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“We may not get another update about Mitsuko and what she gets up to her until we hear it from herself after it is over.” If the two of them went any further, it might be kept secret, like the time Jumi would eventually have with Reika. She guessed it was mostly up to if Reika wanted to show off. Jumi was not thinking much about it at the moment, but if she was given a show, it would be hard to not watch Mitsuko have a good time. She trusted Mitsuko though. Neither of them were going to go too far with Reika, as long as she clung to her ways and loyalties. A balancing act, don’t push her away too hard, but don’t get too close either. Encourage Reika’s warmer side, but don’t let it lead them into darkness. She had not known Mitsuko long, but had admired her body plenty. A few times she thought she might have seen something different, that she might have managed to become even more beautiful, but she did not want to jump to conclusions on what it meant. “She admitted she has not told us everything yet…not thrilled about that. But me and her are going to have at least one more good talk before Mitsuko is back, I suspect she intends to tell me those things then. If she did something with the sword, good chance we will find out then.” She smiled as Mitsuko turned, almost noticing her it seems. “So close to seeing me. I’d be half tempted to touch her, but might as well not offend our host. I’d like to stay as long as she intends us to. See as much as we can.” It would be a few days otherwise, she could not be blamed for wanting to spend a little more time with Mitsuko, see whatever Reika intended to show of their interactions.

You have a Novaer signature to update too, not retired anymore. As for me, been a long long time since I’ve been in one. Don’t see it changing at this point. Sort of thing is just too difficult for me for a variety of reasons.

Jumi did not really care what Reika did, as long as she did not hurt or try to manipulate Mitsuko. She could not ignore the hint of how Reika was treating Mitsuko, but it was not enough to make upset or jealous, or anything, as long as Mitsuko was not uncomfortable with it. Mitsuko at first glance at least seemed to have an attitude not completely unlike her own, not hostile, but not cautious. It was hard to tell if Reika would try to push it further, either because of Mitsuko herself or maybe for the audience Mitsuko was unaware of. Was Mitsuko thinking like her, one time only, or had enough of Jumi rubbed off on her that she might be cautiously receptive to the woman she already crossed the line with? It was possible of course that Reika might be tempted but hold back because Mitsuko was healing. Both naked like that, it was hard to predict what might happen, what Reika wanted, how receptive Mitsuko was. Jumi just watched though, not uneasy but not excited either, mostly just curious. ”She isn’t a good person, by her own admission. but she is human. Not as depraved as demons. Her loyalties do make me wonder whether or not we will have to fight in the future, but for the moment at least, I’m not too worried how she will treat Mitsuko. But I’m not sure what she is aiming for at the moment.” She shrugged “She might just be trying to comfort Mitsuko, or feel comfortable with them both being naked. Would not get nervous about her motives there…” Try to keep Nall from getting nervous about seeing something he did not want to, unless a direct move was made. ”Mitsuko has not asked about the sword yet either. Maybe we will get a hint of whether she has an idea of what happend, or just has not thought of it yet.” IF it had been drawn into her body, she might have felt it, even with all the other stuff going on. Or maybe she knew something she did no one else noticed at the time. Or maybe not, Reika left Mitsuko to eat, it was hard to tell if they were nearing the end or not, if they would see much more of Mitsuko or not, or what else Reika and Mitsuko would do in the house over the next few days. But a different statement stuck with her. “Not sure how to feel about her saying I’m lucky…she isn’t exactly happy about how me and Shinigami have got closer. But after last night, I’m hoping we resolved that enough not to be a source of fighting.” The talk last night seemed constructive, of course their later meeting, punishment, pleasure or both would hopefully burn off as much resentment as possible. ’Invisible’ as she was, she walked up closer to Mitsuko. She did not attempt to touch her, but looked her over. Just to be close to her. Also looking for any hint of visible changes. Any hint of the surprise Reika hinted at, though she did not expect to see anything too obvious.

“…Not too surprising, we are only sort of here, after all…”. Jumi said with a sigh, her eyes still roaming. “We can continue to keep an eye out for it at least…though I still wonder if it was absorbed into Mitsuko’s body earlier.” It was the easiest answer, if Reika did not move it. It was maybe a cause or partial cause of the changes Reika hinted at maybe? All they could do was follow around, look around as they did. “Mitsuko can’t see or hear us, can’t tell if Reika can or can’t right now either. I’m mostly interested in hearing as much as we can from Mitsuko. See how she is doing what she feels about this. See how those two interact.” Jumi was going to juggle multiple influences in her opinion of Reika, Nall of course, but Kaida’s information influenced it, Shinigami and Mitsuko’s opinions of the woman were especially important, all that mixed with what happened between the two of them in private later. As they stepped out of the room, in someways it reminded her of the dream, except without all the undead running around. “It is strange, I have to wonder if Shinigami understands. That woman’s power, what she is and is not capable of, are hard to predict. Kind of like Diamond, in the variety of it.” She had no idea if this house was a creation of hers or not…or… “Maybe it was Shinigami that lived in a copy of this place, made through her power…”. With how it was destroyed, the end of Shinigami’s relics, she could not rule it out. “Hopefully it is nicer outside than what Reika showed me in the dream where I met her.” Reika was doing a good job, treating Mitsuko nicely enough, inching the scales a bit towards Jumi desiring the later private meeting between the two. Was it the real Reika, or a trick? Jumi was not being too naive, but as a proper Magical Girl, hoped Reika was not completely twisted, capable of showing genuine warmth at least to the right people, at the right time. She would give Reika the chance to prove it one way or the other. “…She is hard to figure out. I’m not letting my guard down completely, but I’m willing to watch. Hopefully this is what she really feels. She has done very unpleasant things, may continue to do so, as long as she is connected to ‘Death’, but I’m going to give her a chance to prove this is how she really feels, not an act. She must know neither Shinigami or I will accept it if she does anything to hurt Shinigami. I truly believe she does not want Shinigami to hate her, at least. What she thinks about Mitsuko is harder to guess.” There would be consequences if her trust was betrayed, but Jumi would try to trust her as long as she behaved. But her eyes were mostly on Mitsuko, curious how she would continue to interact with Reika. Whether the earlier experience, and how they were interacting now would lead to positive responses or not.

Missed this. I have not got around to reading any of the books yet (long term project after all and busy end of year), but will see about including you if I ever get anything going. The last few things we’ve tried to do together here and other clubs have had roadblocks, but I’m up to keep trying. After my writer’s block with Cortex, I’m less likely to volunteer for other people’s stuff, unless maybe in one of the systems listed above (though if someone suggests I specifically join something else, I‘ll at least consider it), but may eventually get something of my own set up.

Jumi was left uncertain with that wording, she was sure Reika intended to have fun when the time came. But it remained to be seen if Reika intended for it to be fun for anyone else who was not a masochist. She was not going to bother asking for details, she suspected Reika would say something like the surprise was part of the fun. She would just wait and find out when the time came. Besides, the apple’s magic prevented her from saying anything else, until she found herself back in that room. From what Reika said, she was not positive if this was Mitsuko in the moment, or a flashback of sorts, just to see her as part of the healing. “I barely know more than you about that one, it is Mitsuko and maybe Nall she is after.” She answered questions about the god in question first. Not something she considered herself enough of an expert on to answer. As for the not intending to hurt her. “Like I said, I’m trying to take your word on that, though I will reserve final judgement until it is all over.” What she learned from Kaida had an influence on her thoughts of Reika, but in the end it would be Reika herself who determined Jumi’s final opinion of her, good or bad. She had a feeling it would end more ‘complicated’ as Shinigami described her own feelings towards Reika, but it might end either more positively or negatively compared to Shinigami’s feelings. She was not thrilled to hear about lies, but she bit her tongue about pointing out again, she hoped they were at a point of honesty at least. It was more important to check on Mitsuko than get in another argument with Reika, she was trying to be better than the first few times they talked. “Do whatever you need to when the time comes, whether tonight or some other time.” She reasserted she was not backing away from that, punishment or fun. Though now was not the time to explain her reasoning. Not a lie or omission, just waiting until later to admit it, for the time that would be just the two of them. She did not know if Reika would mock her for it, or like it, she would find out later. Then she watched Reika pull out Mitsuko, wake her up. If she was awake, did that mean the healing was closer to done than expected? Maybe Reika could answer that in a little while. It now appeared more likely to be the present, but Mitsuko seemed only aware of Reika. Maybe this was a way to learn more. She was interested in what Mitsuko thought and felt about the whole thing. She did not seem upset. Of course that was another influence on the scales inside her. If the two of them continued to positively interact it would lean Jumi to wanting to have at least one experience with Reika, something else she Mitsuko and Shinigami could share. She knew the risks, had no intention of joining Death or giving Reika her soul, but her own complicated thoughts towards Reika did not leave her with absolutely no desire. She expected it to be a one time thing though, unless Reika was pulled away from her past and death. ”We should probably follow. See as much as we can of Mitsuko.” She told Nall as her eyes roamed the room, and Mitsuko’s lovely naked body. Though Reika answered one question. At least a few more days. “Do you see or sense the sword?” She asked Nall, while Reika was still focused on Reika, prepared to follow, if she could, when the two left the room. She was not sure just how long Reika intended to let them watch, if it would end as they left the room, or she would let them see a little more.

Have not forgotten this place. Will find something to put at the top to decorate the place up eventually. No one joined yet other than the few of you I invited so far, may change as activity picks up. Some details about the setting probably still have to be figured out, but I have been thinking about something character-wise to start with. On my side I have been thinking about using altered versions of a characters I had used a little in a another club. 'The Hanari sisters', technically two girls and one futa. A trio trying just to survive in a world where that is becoming increasingly hard. Will have to adjust them some, age them up a bit. The original version of the younger two were two young with the original versions. That being the case, will probably also have to look for new pictures for them. In their attempts to survive, they might run into and/or be with characters of others.

Once again, not a straight answer. Just like how she was sent here instead of Reika just answering who she was. Though that did pass some time. Meeting Kaida also was at least a potential for someone else who might be able to help at times. So maybe it was for the better. “I know as much as Kaida can tell about you at least. As for Mitsuko, I’m trying to take your word.” Jumi was not as worried about that as Nall was, though she would be happy when Mitsuko was finally healed. Her concern was more about what Nall was concerned about, which hopefully had nothing to do with Mitsuko, and also hopefully was not anything too dangerous. But if it did not have anything to do with Mitsuko, Reika was not likely to know anything about it. ”Unfortunately you probably don’t know anything about what is actually concerning us, would hope you already know what it is and would be telling us about it if you did.” And then there was another apple, and words that could not really be ignored. “Can’t ever just spit things out can you? Or do you think that time is the best to tell it?” Was that going to happen now, if she took a bite, or was Reika still waiting for a certain time. “I keep my word, what I learned won’t change that.” Perhaps an answer to Reika saying she did not feel bad about something because of her and Shinigami. Jumi was still willing to let Reika vent, take things out on her. Her thoughts about Reika were more complicated now, but she still intended to go through it. She could endure it. Part of it felt symbolic too. She and Mitsuko were technically united with Shinigami by this woman. Mitsuko and Shinigami both had their experiences with her, even if it was short for Mitsuko. Part of her felt she should at least once experience something with Reika, though what that experience was would be up to Reika. It might be more pain than pleasure, but she would go through whatever was offered. Were these things something she wanted to gloat about while punishing her? Or wanted to wait until Mitsuko was healed for one reason or another? She glanced to Hikaru, then in the mirror to Nall. “Don’t worry about me. I’m going to go check on Mitsuko. Up to Reika there if she wants to spell things out or take care of last business between us now or later.” The details of the punishment session of course were a secret between her and Reika, Jumi assumed even Mao did not know. Since she did not consider herself in danger, she would not say more about it. She might or might not tell Mitsuko or Shinigami after it was over. Of course she did not know if it was going to happen now, or later. But she prepared herself, just in case. At the very least she would check on Mitsuko and see if the sword was anywhere in sight. Taking a breath, she took the apple to her mouth bit into it. At least Nall probably did not have to worry about Reika petting him now.

“I was not thrilled leaving Mitsuko with her myself, but Shinigami seemed to trust her enough, and she knows Reika better than any of us.” Jumi was trying to give Reika the benefit of the doubt, but she could only wait to see if Reika lived up to her word or not. If Reika was right that she would be happy with the Mitsuko she saw after it was over. “I should have a chance to get updates soon, maybe or maybe not tonight. I don’t know if I will see Mitsuko herself, but if I do, I will see if I see the sword on or around her.” Was it risky or not to say this, with the uncertainty over whether Reika was listening or not? She could only hope that whatever happened later, Reika would not be their enemy at least until Mitsuko was healed. They were not in the greatest position to do much else. …or so she thought, but it looked like the question of whether they were being listened to was answered. She was not entirely surprised to see Reika appear. Hikaru was a little more surprised, glancing at her through the rear view mirror, but otherwise focusing on the driving, and letting Jumi do the talking, maybe Nall if he wanted to join in. “If you heard everything we’ve been saying, you already know.” Of course it was possible she was only half listening, just noticed she was being talked about. For the moment she was somewhat willing to give the benefit of the doubt. ”On the way back from that little errand you sent me on, learning about you.” She kept her thoughts on what she learned about Reika to herself for now. “Since you aren’t saying anything about it, I’m assuming you don’t have any significant updates about Mitsuko.” She would be disappointed at least, if there were and Reika did not say it on her own. But for now, there was no hostility or suspicion in the voice, just a reminder. A confirmation, she’sstill hoped for at least complete honesty between the two of them. “Your work is not having unexpected results unrelated to Mitsuko?” She would wait a moment to ask about the sword, a more general question first. There was a chance Reika was not intentionally up to anything, but just the way she was doing things was having unintended side effects, causing what was troubling Nall.

“Don’t worry about it. I’m reminding her to say something, if something important happens. Assuming she’s listening.” Jumi addressed Mao’s point first, clarifying that was for Reika. That was the easier and quicker thing to address. Nall’s concerns were more troublesome, no easy way to check on. “Concerns just keep piling up. Well, a Magical Girl’s life is rarely easy.” She was not shrugging it over, but she was not going to panic about it either. Especially when they still did not know exactly what was going on. Hopefully it was nothing too problematic. “No easy way to check on it, I suppose?” No communication, but she had no idea how easy it was for Nall to go to and from such a place. There might not be an options there other than wait and see what happened, or maybe pray for some insight from Maxim, whether or not to do that could be decided at the temple. For now, she had reached the car. She got into the front seat and waited for Nall and Mao to enter. “Kaida is ready to follow us, but she has chosen a pretty unique form of transportation, see if you see it from the car, or after we reach the temple.” She updated Hikaru, who seemed surprised but did not ask any questions just yet, as he started to drive.

“Funny, I was going to say the same thing.” Jumi remarked, with an amused smile, to the suggestion that Kaida might have transformed into a dragon. Would have been unusual, but not completely impossible. Some Magical Girls or Knights did appear somewhat inhuman after transforming, but usually not to that extent, and usually when it happened there was a good chance their father or grandfather was a demon who forced himself on a Magical Girl. “If she had, that might have explained what you thought was familiar, you might have known her.” She also had a suspicion it was occasional possible for certain non-humans to take human disguise. A Guardian Beast could have something like a dragon’s body, but be able to transform into human form at times. Kaida appeared to be a human though, if she was capable of such transformation she probably would have done it. What he said after that was a little more concerning. But whether she could do anything about it, depended on exactly what Nall meant. “Do you mean, in general, some connection you have to her or where she lives…?” If it was that, it was maybe something to be concerned about, but not something she could do much about, might need help from the godly side at the Temple. See if Maxim could do anything, at least look into it. “…Or do you mean Mitsuko specifically?” That would be more troubling, but something she might be a little more capable of handling. She glanced to Mao. “…Someone told me she would give updates on Mitsuko, if needed…”. She was not saying it to Mao specifically, not upset at her, but was not sure if Reika was listening through Mao. Whatever else might happen, whether Reika made herself an enemy or not, Jumi would like to believe what was said earlier. That they would be completely honest with each other, no lies or deception between them. That if there was something that needed to be said about Mitsuko, Reika would tell her. Of course, if Reika was distracted by something sudden with Mitsuko that needed her attention, Jumi would accept that and be fine waiting a little to hear about it. “Either ay, it is probably best to get back to the temple first. See what we need to do from there.” She began walking, a little fast to Hikaru’s car. “We all have our skills. It is impressive what some of us have come up with.” Umi did not take credit for what a small number had accomplished over the years. But it was nice Shinigami found it impressive. “The first step does not take long to start, but it takes some time to wash. You may or may not still be here by the time it finishes.” She let Shinigami watch as everything as put in, she added detergent they closed it and pressed the buttons to get the setting she wanted and started it. “There is nothing else to in this room for now. It would probably be the best time to get your food then see how long it takes the others to be back.”9

Well, that was something. Jumi had not quite expected to see anything like today, and she had had a share of sights over the previous days. It would certainly make an easy ride for her. Though she wondered how it was going to work when they made their way to her place. Use the dragon as a distraction to keep eyes off Shinigami? Could work outside, though there was still the trick of moving her around in the building. ”Looks like you can get a better flight than the sorts I am used to. Hikaru will do his best to go fast enough to keep up and lead the way. But going like that, you could find the temple on your own. Probably sticks out in those woods, when seeing it from above.” If she wanted to at least, but looked like she would be keeping close enough to not get there a head of time. “I’ll go let Hikaru know how you are coming. I’m sure it won’t be an issue at the temple, with you coming with us.” Jumi turned and began walking to Hikaru’s car. Coming along with him, she could not imagine Kaida’s ride being an issue, though if she she showed up alone and by surprise it sure would have caught the temple off guard. ”Yes, the details vary, but we have our ways of washing such things. I will lead you there first.” Umi was not going to bother Shinigami with descriptions of all the different ways such things could be washed, with or without machine and the variations in the machines. Shinigami would probably see at least several variations over time. For now, after finishing dressing, she opened the door, let Shinigami gather things and led her down. “It is in the general direction of the dining area, but a few rooms away.” Down the stairs, through the halls, but taking a different turn, to the laundry room, with several rows of machines. “People living by themselves, or with just one smaller family do not need so much, but this room is shared by all of us.” She explained, opening one of the machines so Shinigami could put stuff in.

“Familiar.” That was an unexpected thing to say. Jumi would not have thought Nall would have known anything about the woman. Granted the name was slightly unusual for a Magical Girl, if anything sounded a little more like Nall. Kaida had not seemed to act like she knew Nall either, but it was probably not something to think too much about. “Nice to another friend, though don’t know how often we will see her after we get back home. Nice to have some more experienced who will be closer to Mitsuko when she is in classes though. Some extra help if she needs it.” Hopefully the school would be left alone, not very likely for demons to attack such a place, but that goddess was less predictable. ”But yeah, temple first, see how long we stay there. Then take you and Shinigami to your new home. Figure out how that will work out. Make some more adjustments after Mitsuko is back.” It would not be too crowded tonight. But after Mitsuko was back some things, especially sleeping arrangements would have to be figured out. Shinigami and Nall would be secret additions too, while there would be paperwork with Mitsuko. An official roommate, among other things. But that was a little in the future. Possibly a few nights spent with just Shinigami and Nall. She made her way out of the building, took a moment to look for Kaida and stepped over to her. “Hikaru already went to the car. If you are ready, I’ll go over and join him. Up to you, if you think it will be easier to sit with us or follow in your own car.” Better to let Kaida decide what was easiest, with first the drive to temple, then Jumi’s place, either back to the temple first or to Kaida’s place, depending on what vehicle she chose to take. “Should not be too long, at least for the temple, just outside of town. My place is a bit more of a drive.” She did not live in town after all. This was Alexandrine’s territory. That said, it was not too long by car to get where she lived. Thankfully Mitsuko’s commute to school after getting back would not be too painful. After drying herself a bit, Umi stepped through the portal. It was perhaps the best way to do it. In the novelty of using such portals, she had forgotten her clothing was left behind her, not brought along as she usually did. She took out some fresh clothes, more or the same as what she wore before and began dressing. It would not have been a big deal to get the sheets washed herself or ask someone else in the temple for help, it was nice Shinigami was willing to do it though. She did not yet wonder if it would be stranger to sleep in the bed tonight, after what happened, her mind was focused on the next task, as it often was. “I will keep you company until the sheets are clean then at least, see what happens from there. Though I doubt we will be apart long, before the others return.” Their proper patting would be after they got everyone to Jumi’s place. Any time separate before that might not be very long,

Jumi shrugged to the question of other dimensions. “Maybe, I have no idea if the dream version was really connected to the real place. My attempts to get answers out of her were not very successful.” Having seen what Reika could do with dreams just made it less certain. She could not say if Reika just had that much control over someone’s dreams or if something else was going on. The question only seemed blurrier with that place. “Kind of like how trying to figure her out got me sent here. She does like to answer questions clearly enough.” Reika also of course would not say much about Mitsuko. It was another reason Jumi still wanted to go through the second dream, even if Reika got carried away with punishment. There was still too much uncertainty, she wanted a better sense if Reika was going to be a problem or not. Best case scenario, Reika would be satisfied and leave them alone. Worst case, she might get a taste of Reika hoped to do in the future, her intentions and her techniques. Then Kaida left though. Any questions would have to wait, Kaida could maybe learn more from Shinigami at the temple, Jumi’s questions would come later, maybe tonight, maybe later. She took a moment to finish the little bit of food still in front of her. “Give her as much time as she needs with animals, after that, should be ready to go back. Shinigami and Umi should have had enough time to do what they wanted to do.” Whether research, fun, or a mix, they had been given a good amount of time. “Should get with enough time for Kaida and Shinigami to have any talk they want, before we work on getting Shinigami home. Though it might be best to wait until fairly late for that.” They would have to see if the help Kaida could provide helped influence the timing on that. Hikaru nodded, stood up. “No need to rush Kaida, but I will go prepare the car, head over when she is ready.” He stepped outside and made his way to the car. It was nice to see that the two of them seemed to have a good impression on Shinigami, though Umi was not sure what she was like before, or what Reika had hoped for. “Yes, my life will likely be more quiet than the three of you. Especially in the short term, but I believe you all will find some way through it.” They were strong, she could see that. Fighting was likely to be in the future for all of them for some time before considering family. Though she hoped they found a way to figure something out in that area, if they reached a time they were more interested in it. It was not as simple as two humans, or a human or a demon, but she suspected it was not completely impossible if they searched hard enough for a solution. She stood and walked over to get a towel. “Yes. The others will probably return before long. Hopefully they learned something useful. Feel free to get more food if you wish or wait for them where you will. I will probably stay out in the open somewhere until they are back.” She had to prepare to take Shinigami and Jumi to Jumi’s place. So she would not go back to her room or anything like that. It was likely there would be somethings to talk about after they returned and before leaving too that might be good for her to hear.

“We have spent many generations fighting demons and monsters, studying them to help us learn ways to do so. Shinigami I could see was different, and I have known the Fairy here for some time. If she will speak up for someone, I trust her word.” Hikaru explained his acceptance of Shinigami, her being welcomed. As for what the temple could do to try to help. “I do have some connections, people I can speak to. The temple is respected by local authorities, unfortunately it will not be quite so easy to convince the average person. Living under the threat of demon and monster attack for so long, the people are likely to be scared by anything that looks too much like one. Sadly the number of such creatures that have been friends to humanity are even fewer than those humans twisted or tortured into joining them.” Things like Broken Girls were thankfully very rare, but still, demons or monsters that wanted to help humans for non-selfish reasons were even rarer. Hikaru was not even sure there were any confirmable cases, though there might have been a few in myth or legend. “The temple is also only a short term solution. The happily accept guests who need assistance. But only temple members are allowed to live there long term. The temple is family, all members either born into it, or joining by marrying a current member.” “I doubt Shinigami would mind meeting you. Not sure what she would think about you knowing Reika, but in the limited experience I’ve had so far she does not seem to be hostile to anyone who is not hostile to her.” Jumi gave her thought on the meeting. It probably would go in the direction it had when she met other new people, especially if she and Umi were doing what Jumi suspected. Hopefully Shinigami would not be uneasy about an examination from someone who used to know Reika. Then a question that was more difficult. How they got where they were. Jumi let out a soft sigh. “I’m still not completely sure everything that happened there. Shinigami could probably explain it better. Goes back to the night I met Reika.” She would have to do her best to explain, somewhat guessing. “Like already said, me Mitsuko and Nall were taken by Shinigami via portal to a house she had been living in. No idea where it was, never looked around outside. After a few days there, Reika decided to introduce herself to me in a dream. A haunted version of the house. Surrounded by what I could say was… ‘post apocalyptic’ surroundings for what she showed me when she opened the door. Whole lot of trying to get me to eat an apple, which I did not. After it was done, well let’s just say things happened. Shingami destroyed the place and some relics that were apparently a significant source of power. Another run in with Reika, and that goddess who is after Mitsuko. We escaped back to the convention on its last night. No idea what happened between Reika and that goddess. Shinigami no longer has that place to go back to is the big thing.” Umi did not want to say too much. She knew very little about Reika, what Shinigami thought of her or their past together. She did not know the sort of pain Shingami referred to, though she was aware of what demons often did to human woman. But that was at least primarily male demons, she had little understanding of what two women did together, willingly or not. She was aware of how casual Jumi was with partners, but it was not like Jumi bragged about the specifics. “I hope it will work out for you. Jumi is a good girl, Mitsuko seems to be as well from the little I have seen. I’m sure they will try there hardest to help others accept you. I don’t know Reika, what she has done or what she might do. But hopefully it end in one way or another that will not be painful for you.” She did not know if a fight was inevitable or not, if Shinigami hoped to be free of Reiko or not. Or if Reika could somehow be redeemed, even partially. She would not hope for a specific outcome, just one that was least as painless as possible, if not happy. “My place is more on the support side. My children may become Magical Girls or Knights but I will likely keep to temple duties, not completely without danger. But less likely to find it than someone like them or my probable future husband.” She did occasionally deal with demon connected things. But rarely demons themselves. Her power was less likely to be good in a fight, but she did usually have Hikaru or others along to keep her safer. She would hopefully never face what a demon could do to her.

“The current plan was for one of the priestesses at the temple to take the two of them, probably at night to reduce chance of being seen. But extra help would probably be a good idea.” Hikaru elaborated on the current plan. “After you come to the temple and meet Shinigami, we can decide the next step.” It would be interesting to see the meeting, this woman who had a past with Reika, meeting her creation. He was not sure how long that meeting would last before the step of taking Jumi and Shinigami home would be, but he was willing to let them stay a while into the night. “I suspect Reika will not appear, unless maybe if she wants to say something to you. Hopefully she will behave herself if she does. I believe she knows better than to cause too much trouble at the temple. There is a real chance she might provoke divine punishment. But we will remain on guard until all our guests are gone.” He would not relax too much, but he did believe if Reika became hostile on the temple grounds there was a real chance of Maxim getting involved and he had to hope Reika was not arrogant enough or believed herself powerful enough to fight such a being. If she could, Jumi and himself were unlikely to be able to do much to her. ”She does seem to care about Shinigami. Not necessarily in a healthy way. But one thing I am fairly sure of is she won’t do anything to make Shinigami too angry.” Jumi added, in part adding on to what Mao said. “I don’t know what will happen in the end, but at least for now I don’t expect her to try to attack us or anything like that. She might have some curiosity towards how this whole thing of trying to help humans accept Shinigami goes. She is not helping, but she does not seem like she is getting in the way either, but she might not expect it to be possible.” Was the idea that if it failed Shinigami would go back to her. That Reika might even pull in her and/or Mitsuko? It did not seem impossible. She guessed her next meeting with Reika would be in a dream again though, unless Hikaru was right that Reika wanted to see Kaida. Her first night back home might be a night with Reika that she could not guess who would go, or she might wait longer. All she was fairly certain of was she would see Reika at least once more before Mitsuko was healed. Probably privately. Umi, temple members in general, did not go through the sort of courtship many humans did. While she hoped for love, the relationship would be a bit traditional. “I will likely wait for him to come to me.” She would not bore Shinigami with details, but would explain a little. “We do things the old fashioned way. We hope for our children to be Magical Girls or Knights. In addition to carrying on the blood of Maxim, we try to marry those in such role or families of such. Much like how Hikaru’s late wife was a Magical Girl.” She did not elaborate, not knowing Shinigami had met the sister of the one she referred to. “It is my hope to marry a Knight or a man related to a Knight or Magical Girl. All Magical Girls and Knights did such in the past, though it tends to only be the more traditional families, like ours that continue the tradition these days. There are those out there that know we still do things the old way, and may seek a man or woman to marry here. Until then, I am a bit closer Io Jumi in my outlook.” Now that she had the taste of it, she could not rule out other short term partners before marriage, though she did not expect to have a significant number. She would wait for such a man. If one never showed up, there were ways make her availability known to the various teams out there, see if any were interested.

Okay, there are still some details to work out, have to figure out the exact character profile sheet, still have to look for images first up top as well. Some details other members can help figure out, like potentially the exact nature of the creatures tormenting the world. But I figured it was good to elaborate on my inspirations and thoughts for the atmosphere of the club. It has been rolling around in my head around a month now. When I thought of it, thought it might have been fitting to start it around Halloween, but did not have the chance to make it fast enough. I was inspired by some horror-ish things I was watching at the time, particularly fictional ‘emergency alert’ videos on YouTube. Also thought it might be fun to go a darker route than I usually do. A chance to see characters get bad endings or turn evil. Most characters here are not likely to have happy lives. Though there are chances for happy moments and particular characters can get close to each other, but they won’t have a lot of time relax. Especially if they are still alive. In the afterlife there might be a few more relatively comfortable places, but they may be isolated and have relatively few people. To a degree I am mixing ideas from other clubs, my own and one or two that are not. But with twists to make them both mine and distinct to this club, at least for the larger world. The little side worlds people can play, I think are just ways to explore other stuff, still on the darker side, but the players involved have freedom on the details. Like I said in the description, someone could explore a ‘bad end’ for character(s) from other RPs, but they could also do something new. Those settings could be about anything, modern/fantasy/scif, with or without things like magic/advanced technology/non-humans. Could be a world just like ours, or very different.

This is the place to ask any questions you have, make discussions or discuss anything you wish. I have posted a basic idea of what I had in mind for the setting but I am open to suggestions and may add/change things based on what people think.

There was a lot more uncertainty how Jumi and Reika’s next meeting would go. Reika had said Jumi would not like what she heard, it was true, there were unpleasant things she had learned. Being so connected to Death was not a good thing either. But she seemed to have regret Mitsuko being unintentionally hurt and was making a legitimate effort to heal her. She wanted to be cautious, not ruling out Kaida’s warnings, but at the same wondering if she did actually change at least to a degree. She wondered if she would get more of a hint in that next meeting. Her ‘punishment session’. Jumi no longer had as much enthusiasm about it, but she was not going to back out now. Especially if it helped give her a more complete picture of who Reika was now. But that was one thing she would not speak of. A private thing for her and Reika alone, just like the dream they met in. Jumi felt whatever happened with Reika, she had to experience at least parts of it on her own. “We have avoided much attention so far, but yeah, sooner or later something is going to happen. We just have to prepare ourselves. I’m just hoping I can keep things quiet until after Mitsuko is back. Going to have to figure things out with Shinigami. She does not like to be confined in small spaces. But she also at least some ability to move around with portals. Hopefully I can keep her out of sight of people who not see her for a while. But it may happen before we can figure out a solution.” Sneaking Shinigami into the apartment. Keeping her there, only leaving and returning via portal, Jumi hoped it was at least a short term solution. But they would have to at least think about other options. ”As for how others see Shinigami, so far it was mostly two. One’s an old friend, which made things easier. But the one who helped us escape was new. Nice girl, was quite understanding. Shinigami left a good impression on her, though I know it won’t always be that easy. My friend might not have been so easy to convince if we had not known each other so long. Others might have a similar outlook without the prebuilt trust.” “I do not know how much I will do in the future. Someday I will marry a man, only do such things with him, have his children. But that is likely to be a few years in the future. Until then, I am free to what I will. As long as it is not an enemy, everyone here will accept it.” Umi was not surprised she lost her virginity to someone other than her future husband, but before yesterday she would not have imagined it would have been something like Mitsuko, not human, more woman than man. She was happy with her choice. “That is just my way, as a temple priestess. Humans vary greatly these days. Some will tie themselves to a single partner for life. Others are more open. I could not imagine Jumi ever tying herself to a single partner, man or woman. I do not know Mitsuko well, but whatever she might have felt before, my guess is Jumi will at least somewhat influence her.” There was a chance she and Shinigami might do more in the future, but it was only a possibility until Umi married. But Umi was convinced Shinigami did not have to worry about anything like that with either Jumi and Mitsuko. Shinigami had found some women who always be there for her. And with Jumi around, she suspected there would be other temporary women around as well, especially if they could find a way to make Shinigami more accepted.

Zorn had some experience with demonic experts in seduction. The succubus, Canata being the prime example. But Canata and Exzel had their differences, Canata simply did what came natural to a succubus, did not have the sort of training Exzel had, had different approaches. He tried to keep a rational head, play them game while remembering who they really were. But Exzel was incredibly good at this, served masters who required such. That and her playing as Alexandrine made it hard for him to think clearly. It was hard to believe she was acting, and if she kept this up it would just be even harder. He was not as easy to manipulate as most, but he was not immune to her technique. Whether she was acting or truly desired his dominance, as long as she did not show discomfort he was likely to keep going, be more aggressive. He would not try to force her to serve him, but if she was submissive in moments like this, it would perhaps make her even more desirable, make the alliance stronger. The words she used, things he had also heard from Emiri as she broke, first admitting to the pleasure. Then to increasing loyalty to him and other feelings. Some similarities but quite different. Emiri was no seductress, he was the one who seduced her. Zorn had no expectation of genuinely seducing Exzel, but the way she was acting now. He could not help but wonder if he had, to at least make her desire his body and confidence. It was impossible to guess after how much she had been through if she desired a male to dominate her, at the right time, the right one. It was a lovely thought, that someone powerful enough to considered an equal, might at least in intimate moments show a degree of submission to him, that she might might show it to him because she wanted to, not because she served him. Right now he did not care and could not think much whether it was actually or not. All he knew was she pleasing him in a way few could and acting in a very appealing way. Exzel knew how to please a male like him. One who was similar in some ways to old masters, just without the desire to make her belong to him, who did not consider her only a source of pleasure and nothing else. The sight of ‘Alexandrine’ saying these things and acting this drove him wild. He went at her with an aggressive pace beyond what he had given Exzel so far. A hunger in his eyes. Desire to see and hear more. His own pleasure only further blurred his thoughts. He wanted to see what he could do, to see and hear more of this. To drive his enemy wild with pleasure. ”…You have..so much to…learn. I will give you your true purpose!” He was still playing along with the game, but very deeply into it. Then the eye flash. What did it mean? The illusion fading? That it was not completely an act, that the demon Exzel wanted more of this from him? They were probably near the end, but there was a desire to get a hint if she wished that. No force, her choice. No consequences if she was unwilling, but if she desired it, maybe advantages. The previous words were for ‘Alexandrine’, the following were as well. But also something for Exzel, to accept if she wished now, or to consider for the future. The ‘rabbit’ was in full strength now. As she screamed he filled her insides a thick heavy release. But she told him not to stop, so he kept going a little while. The guard would have to wait. “Give yourself to me, and the world will be yours. Our power together will crush our enemies. I reward loyalty well. I put you sister in chains, slowly made her desire me, serve me. Oh it was quite the experience. But you give yourself to me freely, because you desire me. You will serve, but not as my slave. You will learn as she did.” It was a risky thing, but while he spoke to ‘Alexandrine’, there was an unspoken offer to Exzel. Not the slavery of her past, not quite an offer of demon marriage either. Not a merging of their territories, but maybe a shift. Certainly not love, but perhaps Zorn offered to be something no previous demon had been in her life. A hope he was strong enough to at least tempt her with offer. Not a slave, not giving up her power, or territory. But a test, if she desired to be submissive towards him in private, to a degree of her choice.n For now he would let her answer as Alexandrine. Choose whether or not she wanted to as Exzel, now or later. “I can give you what no human did. What no one else will. The more my strength pleases you, the better rewarded you will be.” It might have sounded simple minded, but Zorn was no ordinary demon, no sex starved simpleton. Exzel was skilled enough that he was not completely immune to her skill and training but he was not easy to manipulate either. Certainly was powerful to impress many, though it remained to be seen if he had or would later genuinely arouse such thoughts from Exzel. Not slavery, not humiliation, but a demon’s desire to prove his strength and make a powerful female desire to submit to least a little. She had already called him lord, but he desired to hear a little more, even just as Alexandrine. “How does that sound Sorceress? Do you submit to me, submit willingly?”

“We’ve already convinced a few. It was in the halls too. There were not many who saw it. One of those we convinced also helped us get out of the building and city without being seen.” Jumi filled in a few more pieces. “I’m not new at this, I know how many might see it. How I might have seen it if I was not in the middle of it. Not expecting it to be easy, but I’m not running away from it either.” She was still hoping they could avoid fighting anyone over it, but she was not naive enough to think some might be unable to be talked out of it. To think she and Mitsuko were Broken Girls, a concern Mitsuko certainly had and expressed a willingness to fight over if absolutely necessary. ”As for Reika, well, that’s up to her. I’m still trying to figure out what is going through her head too. I will fight her if necessary, but I’m not going to be the one to make the first strike unless she does more to provoke it.” She had conflicted feelings over the girl, Reika managed to reduce her initial hate/suspicion, but as she made it clear to her, they were not friends. She really did another enemy as powerful as Reika might be either. She would be cautious about manipulation, but as troubling as Reika’s past was, Jumi was not going to be the one to attack her first, especially if she kept her word over Mitsuko. Mitsuko being hurt was the one thing that could turn Jumi’s wrath against her. So far, she was willing to trust Reika’s word on that one matter though. Especially since Shinigami also seemed to believe Mitsuko was safe. Getting Mitsuko back, and trying to find a way to get Shinigami accepted were priorities. Umi was a little rested now, but still held a relaxed position, not moving much. Just quietly watching. “I have never really watched such a thing before. Never paid much attention to others washing here before. It was surprisingly enjoyable just to watch.” Of course the others at the temple were all family, by blood or marriage. Not the sort of people she would look at much, or if so, completely casually. It was another surprise with Shinigami. She had never appreciated the beauty of another woman’s figure before. Never had an attraction to it. But after what they did, it was hard not to look at Shinigami’s body in a way she never looked at someone before. She was not sure if it was just Shinigami, what she did, what she had, it was hard to guess if she would ever see a human woman that way. She might not get a chance anytime soon. “Once they are back, I do still intend to take you to Jumi’s place for the time being. I hope it works out, though you may need to find another place sooner or later. You would of course be welcome to visit here at times.” It was hard to know how well the idea would work with living with Jumi and Mitsuko, after she healed, it might not be sustainable but it probably was the best option at least in the short term. Just maybe, hopefully, they could find a solution before being forced to move.

Gard still has not had the time he would like to write, so things remain quiet here for now. I’m trying to shake myself out of a short inactive period too. Coming long weekend will help, today is a regular full work day and work most of tomorrow though we close a little early, then closed for the rest of the week. Working on getting replies in on one of my other clubs and working on a new one (secret and private for now, until I have it a little more setup).

Zorn was certainly having fun with his fantasy. Even if he knew it was not really Alexandrine, hearing the voice say that ignited a fire in him. He loved it when a human woman begged for more. Admitted their genuine desire for him, or for a demon in general. If he believed they really meant it, he almost always let them live. Even if they did not mean it, he could be merciful if they tried to sound like they did. Satisfied with the victory of making his enemy crave him. The woman would never forget she gave in, even if it was not the taboo of joining demons like Emiri had done. Other humans could usually forgive someone who gave in to that moment of weakness, if they did not go further, though sometimes the woman in question could not forgive herself. There was a new eagerness a mix of Zorn’s desire for Exzel herself, and for what she was pretending to be. The one way he could consider sparing his great enemy, if she submit to him, became like Emiri, both his weapon and plaything. It was quite appealing to imagine both sisters belonging to him. But he would have to wait before trying this with the real thing. Instead he would play along. Curious to see how much more Exzel might say while playing this act. He also intended to give her at least one more good orgasm before maybe letting one of his guards have a turn with her. “…What was that, Sorceress? I heard a little honesty from you. Better to let it all out.” He urged with a mix of playfulness and victorious confidence. Giving Exzel a little taste of how he treated human women. Inviting a bit more domination to the end of their play. But how it went depended on how much she played along. A game, possibly acted well enough the guards would believe it, but he was not following the examples of those Exzel used to serve. He would not try to make her genuinely submit to him. Though if she enjoyed the treatment beyond the act, that would be a bonus.

How did he expect her to just give in like this? Catherine would grant he had not quite yet acted as cruelly as she feared he might. But he was connected to demons! Her husband just died! And now he lusted for her. She refused to believe it was anything more than lust. She would not acknowledge any sort of love from him. Even if that was what he thought the feelings were, they were too twisted for her to consider them as such. Giving herself to him would be a betrayal of everything. The only thing that faintly gnawed at her was the thought he would force himself on Ellie if she did not. But she thought he might try to do that even if she did surrender, so she pushed it deeper down. “Why shouldn’t I. How many other women has that demon brought here? How many women have you forced yourself upon?” She suspected someone who sold his soul to demons probably picked up their ways, if he did not already do that sort of thing. She would not be surprised if he had forced himself on women in the past. Magical Girls, regular women or not. For now he wanted her to be willing. But she suspected he wanted her too much to try too long to try. She forced herself to ignore her fears over what he might soon do. That he would take her tonight, whether she was willing or not.

Will hopefully get some replies in this afternoon and tonight, into tomorrow. But going to mix it in with setting up another club that has been rolling around in the back of my mind for a few weeks now. Little secret project until it is at last partially done. Making that may help shake the dust off my head enough to write here more often again as well.