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Jumi followed and grabbed Elie’s hand, gently but firmly. “Relax. We’re all on the same side here.” She could tell there was something bothering Elie. She had a few guesses to what it could be, but it could also just be something from her civilian side. “She was right, I think spending some time here would be good for you. I won’t force you to talk about whatever happened, but there are people here you can trust.” ”I don’t know if you heard what she was saying in that speech just now. But the Diamond Sorceress has gone through a lot. She spent the last few years barely living, locked away in her apartment, when she was not working. Empty inside. It looks she has finally found something though, and is here for healing as much as anything.” She hoped something here would reach out to Elie, make her feel slightly better. Hopefully she would find some fun here, recover at least a little. Alexandrine watched Elie run off and Jumi follow her. Hopefully that turned out well. The poor girl was clearly still traumatized over what that demon did to her. For now she would let Jumi try to fix it, but she might try to talk to her again later. She nodded to Emi. “Happy. A lot of people can find shyness like that in a girl like you cute. They want to see more of you…Rin did invite them all to hear you two sing.” Knowing she might get scared over that, Rin quickly hugged Emi. “You can do it, Emi! I’ll be with you. I won’t leave you alone for a second here.” Emi would never be alone with a stranger or fan. Her friend and now teammate would be there. “I’ll do most of the talking for us, if it helps.” At least at first, she guessed Emi would be scared to say much, thought maybe she would warm up as it went on.

Pretty open on that. While some FxF mixed in could be fun, looking for some MxF to be involved as well. It could be more than one, whether they are played by more than one person or not. Aggressive, rough, but perhaps try to make her like it. Though I’m not picky on what form they take.

You don’t need to follow one. I just mentioned you in the other since you were not following it and was not sure when you would see that if had not,

That woman had become a magnet for new Magical Girls, hadn't she? "Diamond Sorceress." Jumi gently corrected her. "Back here there are no secrets in that area. But it won't be long before you are out in the crowd. Careful not to use real names." It was important to get that in the woman's head now. Something she had to practice. She glanced out to the stage, Alexandrine had done better than she hoped. The one new girl did well too, the bunny girl seemed to be overwhelmed. But that was not a big deal. She had left a good impression even with her shyness. "Mixing the two lives?" She shrugged. "I get it somewhat, I suppose. Though I've been doing this I was a little kid. This side has always been the bigger half of my life." Sure there were things like school, but she had less of a personal life than many here. "Things like this are kind of like holidays for me." It was one of the rare times she could really relax, have some fun. Both with the other Magical Girls/Knights and the fans. Seeing Emi was more or less frozen, probably not really processing anything Rin said, Alexandrine decided that was enough for her new team. She bowed slightly. "Thank you all again. We hope to see you all at the various events here." She guided Emi back to the relative safety of the back stage area. After a wave, Rin started following them. There were still others who had to make speeches, they would have time to rest a little before going back to the crowd. She glanced at Elie, talking to Jumi. She was glad the woman made it, but for now she did not interrupt her talk with Jumi. Elie could see them after they were done, if she wanted. For now she tried to calm Emi. "You did a good job, see how happy they were to see you?"

I'll reply after Elie, sticking to that order for the moment. We'll see how long the strict order lasts. Once we get into the actual convention, will see where all the characters end up and how the posting works out. They probably wont all remain in one big group. There is probably somewhere Mitsuko could fit in there, but will see how it plays out. And with Zorn and Hellhound, will see if Exzelcryth hangs around with them after they meet.

No big deal. The idea behind this club was a lot of stories happening in the same setting but could otherwise be independent of each other. Right now the convention and working things around that is the main complication. After we are past that, we will see how much various stories connect. Stories are happening at different times. Zorn/Hellhound and Wanderers are technically a flashback, of sorts, but only a day or two before the convention. Hunter is later, but it remains to be seen if it really matters (depends on if it goes beyond the sex and in what ways). The hunter was more referring to the situation. Jumi is hunting for threats, but she is sort of being hunted as well. Her hunters could be any number of things though.

The time skip is middle of page 9, if you just want to read about some of the stuff at the convention grounds. Everything before that is Alexandrine, Emi and Ryan/Rin meeting and bonding.

I probably should have made a separate topic for that, like Chiyako suggested. My fault there. There was a time skip in ‘Rebuilding from Scratch.’ They have wandering a bit in the convention grounds, before the fans were let in and now various girls are introducing themselves, giving speeches to the audience. After that is when it really begins. I probably will make a new topic for it once, the speeches are over and everyone goes out into the crowd, doing various things. You could join in where they are now, if you want, or wait for the separate thread. The part of the speeches and introductions is really just the last page of it. Up to you how much you want to read of it. Hellhound/Zorn and Wanders in the middle of that time jump in Rebuilding.

While the tree of them were up making their introductions, Jumi saw Elie make her appearance and walked over, with a friendly smile. “Another new girl? Getting a number of them today. Well, you may already know who I am, but in case you don’t, Rose Fairy. Welcome to the world of Magical Girls. Here by yourself, or are you a new member of a team?” She was unbothered by the amount of skin showing on the other woman. It was not that rare for a Magical Girl. Back on the stage, it was about as good of an introduction as could be expected for Emi. It did not bother the audience. They cheered for her. Of course a number of eyes were on her, especially from the boys. A few isolated ‘pick me’s could be heard among the cheering. Which quieted down as Rin stepped up. “Hello, I’m Rin Nyoko. I have grown up admiring Magical Girls. Dreaming that this day might come. I was lucky to meet the Diamond Sorceress, the same night she found my friend, Luna. She saw the power within me, helped me to bring it out. I’m looking forward to having a lot of fun with you all. Come see me and Luna sing later!” She had been nervous, but she managed to well, there was a lot more cheering.

I explained the idea behind that one in the story request thread. Just a chance for anyone to give Jumi some ‘fun’ with demons/monsters/etc. It is set a little later than the others. After the convention. It might just be a short sex scene, or could lead to something more. Anyone was welcome to join, playing and sort of monster, with profiles or basic nameless ones. Hellhound could be there, but she probably wouldn’t be the only one.

There was also the woman they had recently saved from the demons. A troublesome thing. Proof a new team was needed. It was unclear if that demon was a lone agent or part of something greater. The other they ran into did not seem connected to the first one. They had to look into that more. But it should be safe to have this break. That woman, Elie was likely to be here, but Alexandrine did not see her yet. Hopefully she had recovered from what that woman did. Alexandrine knew how painful and confusing it could be to be violated by a demon. She had invited to visit her apartment, if she ever wanted to talk about it. Jumi’s team came back from their speech. “…It’s our turn now. I will start. But you two should introduce yourselves too.” Alexandrine led the two girls to the stage, some initial cheering, mixed with confusion. Who were the new girls? Where was the rest of the team? As the noise quieted, Alexandrine cleared her throat. “Thank you, it has been a while, hasn’t it? I have some sad news to tell you all…a few years ago, my team went to fight a demon lord in his home. A final battle. We won…but the others did not make it out…” ”I have spent the last few years mourning them. Wondering if I would fight again. But I have realized, it is not time for me to retire yet.” The crowd was silent, in shock about the news. A few could be seen crying. ”This is a day for celebration. Thank you for sympathy, for those of you who hoped to meet them. I am here to celebrate too. I am putting together a new team. These two are the beginning, a few more may join later.” She glanced at Emi, checking if she was prepared to introduce herself, or if Rin should first.

Since you aren’t following this topic, letting @BladeRunnerknow, in case you feel like doing that.

That topic is up now, for anyone interested.

Going to see about joining in on the other side of the fun. Write up a post-convention topic. Jumi on the hunt, getting in trouble. Let a demon/monster or two have some fun with her. Anyone who wants can play them. Could just be a short scene, or lead to something longer. The attackers could random nameless characters, or ones that get profiles.

I had thought about that. It is technically still possible. The main event of the convention, after all the introductions are over, could be the start of another thread. You could do that. She might end up involved with helping Emi and Ryan/Rin become fellow professional singers after the convention is over.

I was thinking first the girls would become aware of Elie in trouble. Go to help her, then eventually either something would happen to bring the rest of them to the forest, or the two of them over. Hellhound should still see them, maybe get some play. But Zorn might try to keep out of sight. It could be a separate thread, like the fans. Depends on what they do. If they are interacting with our characters, then they can join that thread. But if they are doing their own thing, they could have separate threads.

Alexandrine squeezed Emi’s shoulder, as the teams switched. Now Jumi’s team went up. Much of the same. “Just look when it is our turn. No pressure. It is just the one time you can see everybody.” They had all day. A few days really, to make that choice. They could choose several batches. They could also choose someone later, from the smaller interactions over the various events they did together. Rin tried to encourage her too. ”Don’t worry Emi. We’re doing everything here as a pair. Will pick them together. Spend time with them together. I’m sure it will be fun.” She had hoped to be one of the fans picked. Understood how special it was. She wanted to return the favor, give a few people who would not have been chosen otherwise a chance.

Yeah, that was why I did not go with the confrontation being after the convention. Wanted to give any of you a chance to participate if you wanted. The trick is just to avoid anything happening that would need another thread to be rewritten. Though maybe the girls won’t see Zorn at the confrontation. That would be something lingering in Alexandrine and Emi’s minds.

It was a slow wait, the crowd noises gradually growing. Eventually the curtains opened. A loud cheer as the announcer spoke, marking the official opening of the event. Going over the usual introductions. Wishing luck to anyone who might be chosen for private meetings and then inviting the first team out, who walked towards the crowd waving. Greeting them, giving some updates on what they had been up to. Alexandrine quietly watched the other team. One she was aware of but never really interacted with. “Look over the crowd there when it is our turn. See if anyone stands out. You don’t have to have a private meeting with anyone. But feel free to invite anyone who you want too, if they seem interesting, friendly whatever, boys or girls.” The meeting did not have to be sexual of course, but if Emi and Rin wanted it to be, they were encouraged to do. The important thing was just to have a special moment the chosen fans would not forget.

As you have experienced before, I often get pretty focused on one thread when enjoying it. Whenever AirAllie’s back, if she joins in, it may lead to another thread with similar activity.

Before they had a chance to leave. One of the demons ran up to Zorn, whispered something in his ear. Another demon, unconnected to him. Doing something in that human city. It was both interesting and troublesome. Only troublesome because he did not know if it was connected to a larger demon faction, that could rival his. And it might draw the attention of his enemies too soon. Would the Sorceress get involved? It was something worth looking into, but they did not have to rush there. This hunt could be dealt with first. ”Maybe you will have a chance to play after eating. We will see.” He left it at that for now. He concentrated. Some demons were much better at this sort of thing than him. But he could teleport in short distances, to places he knew well. If he had time to focus, not be distracted. A circle appeared on the ground, including where Hellhound was. He also had limited ability to take others with him. But he could handle one, with relative ease. The circle grew brighter, then there was a flash. When it was over they were deep in the forest. Dark. No humans in the area. He looked to Hellhound. “Smell anything interesting around us?”

I just caught up on reading it. The actions of another demon may draw Zorn’s attention. They may get there, probably through some sort of magic, after the hunting is over. You two can have them keeping having a little more fun if you want. Let us know when you want others to start getting involved. Start with probably Alexandrine/Emi/Ryan. Maybe it happens during the time skip in my and Chiyako’s thread. After the three of them are together, but before the convention. Portals may be involved too, that either somehow get Zorn/Hellhound to them or the get the others to the forest where the two of them are about to be.

Their suggestion was other characters joining in the ‘The Wanderers’ thread, helping Elie, Zorn and Hellhound also suggested possibly watching, meeting/seeing various characters. I still have more to read, just finished the first page. But I’m not against them somehow showing up, if it makes sense.

Will try to get that read in a bit. Though when it comes to the idea of possibly mixing Zorn and Hellhound in, don’t think @Warninghas read this idea yet.

Neither Alexandrine or Jumi commented on the little plush Alexandrine in Emi’s hands. Alexandrine found it a little cute. “I hope you two had a good time wandering around, decided some of things you will do with the fans.” She looked towards the curtain, with the stage beyond. “Once everything is ready, they call us out one team at a time. We give a little speech. New ones, like you two, introduce yourselves. You don’t have to say much.” Jumi looked uneasily to Alexandrine. “Are you ready for this?” Alexandrine nodded. “I’ve put this off too long. They deserve to know.” She took a few deep breaths, kept a calm face. She made a promise to her old leader, dying in her arms. She would live on. She would not cry for them. She had shed a single tear since that day. She intended to keep that promise. She would tell the public why none of them went on the stage with her. Why she was coming with a pair of new girls. Jumi sighed softly. “Alright, just don’t push yourself too hard.” She put a hand on Alexandrine’s shoulder, then walked over to her team. Sounds of a crowd gathering could be heard. “We still have a little time to get ready. The audience is still gathering. We won’t be the first team out either.”