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Hikaru watched the transformation, gripping the sword tighter, but still not drawing. Watching carefully, nit intending to start the fight just yet but prepared to act immediately if it looked like there would be one. Mitsuko’s choice to along with this, at least to a degree, would be respected. For now he would just observe, be back up if needed, hopefully make the invader more reluctant to fight. ”All the mysteries to be revealed, with just two questions, or giving up souls, what a wonderful and fair game.” Jumi remarked with some sarcasm and caution. Two questions was very unlikely to tell them much, unless this ‘Death’ was rather wordy and even then maybe not too much. Shinigami might not be a demon, but this game felt more like a demon’s style. “You want to play this game, or ask ‘mom’ anything?” She asked Shinigami. If they were going to ask one or both of these questions, it was best to give Shinigami first chance.

Not a surprising question, from Mitsuko. But a disappointing answer, even if it was cut off. Disappointing Shinigami’s was not very effective. It might have been interesting to hear whatever else ‘Death’ had intended to say, but Jumi was not sure how honest or informative it would be. But one more figure made his appearance finally in the moment of quiet. Maxim did not intervene yet, but Hikaru stepped into the doorway. Transformed. A Knight is shining golden armor. Sword at his side, still sheathed, but hand on it. Prepared to draw if necessary. ”Forgive me for being late.” He said to his guests and Umi, before looking over the intruders whose presence led to him transforming on the way. “I invited the three ladies here, I did not invite you.” He had not heard much of what they said, which made him more cautious. “This temple only accepts its members and guests. Whatever you might be, let my guests have peace. If you are not here to help them leave. If you are, be quick about it.” Jumi was relived he did ask any questions, in case he got pulled into the ‘game’. He was not friendly, but not recklessly hostile, perhaps experience warning him this was a very dangerous potential enemy. Not one who could be approached like a simple demon or monster.

Well I'll go see what I can what I can do elsewhere, and maybe get back to that idea I started talking to you about earlier. Hopefully I can finally get my gears going again here tonight and my remaining day off tomorrow.

Another minor update from Gard. I've been hearing this on Discord, at the time being he says doesn't have the needed privacy to be able to login to the site. He is hoping to be able to get on before October. But nothing more specific.

It's a private club. Was originally a few more people but currently down to the three of us, as we have had to make adjustments since the rule change. Yeah, now on hold until he is back, though I'm sure he wants to get back to that too when he can.

Did hear from Gard. Will let him give the details when he is back, if he wants. But might be some time before he is back, though he does want to keep playing when he is able. Can consider whether we wait or shift things around, especially with Evi.

Exzel was the first to enter by herself. Alexandrine was not entirely sure how to react. She was not a slave, not a complete one anyway. But she was the one who willingly sold her soul to the demon, called her mistress. They were not equals, by her own choice. Choices she could not take back, but at least so far did not really regret either. She was willing to see where things went, willingly obey. Though she was not sure how respectful to be. How to react around Exzel. She was sure she would be taught as they went. That being the case, she remained in the chair, letting Exzel pull her up and guide her. Exzel was treating her well enough to not feel uneasy at least. She listened to what she was told. Nothing that was a revelation to her. Having already leaned of Zorn’s survival from Hikaru through Ellie’s visit to the temple. Though there was the question of how Exzel learned of it. How Zorn came to her, not considering the alliance fragile or not the two demons made, or the fun they had making it. No, it returned her mind to what to do about it, and hopefully deal with it before anything happened to Emi. “It is not as secret as he hopes. You are not the only one to warn me recently.” She said, a hint of her hate for Zorn in the voice. There were questions to ask, what her mistress thought about Zorn or her intention to fight him. But since she was being led to Elie that would have to wait a little while. That was the more immediate priority. She let herself be led into the room where Elie and the butler was. She had to assume if Exzel was here, she and Elie spent time together recently. Hopefully that made Elie feel a little better. She looked at Elie, the usual passive on her face, no hint of anger or being upset. But as it was Elie’s house, she thought she should give Elie the chance to speak first as she considered how to apologize and let her know what she had learned. It was probably best to move fast. But they could probably eat first, if it was not too long. Potentially good to eat before heading into what might be a battle.

Yeah, take your time get better. Though we will see how things play out, once you get going again, there is at least a chance Dai won't be going upstairs alone and might cause a different distraction.

Jumi finally shifted back. There she was again, and she hoped the girl had lost interest in them or would not appear again so soon or in what should have been the safest place. But at least she was confident there would be backup this time, and not just Hikaru. At least Nall was pulled away from the whatever the woman was. She rubbed her forehead a bit in frustration with a soft sigh. “You and your damn apples.” She was not sure how much they could really trust her to be honest even if they went along with it. Or if she might try something like what happened to Shinigami last time they ran into her. Was not excited about the idea of eating another apple of hers. ”We just talked to the master of the place. I don’t think he appreciates your trespassing, or threatening our souls.” They did have that advantage. Whatever ‘Death’ really was, could she just shrug off the idea of offending Maxim in the center of his temple? They were presumably than anywhere else this might happen. Though she glanced to Shinigami. Most curious how she wanted to handle this. Did she, or Mitsuko, want to take their chances with this, ask any questions?

Many many installations later. See about posting now. Dreams did have her status update on the 20th, mentioning her return from inactivity, wanting to jump back into RPs but not being sure who would want her to come back in. I encouraged to keep going here, though did not get a reply to that. If you see this, Dreams, still would welcome you to jump back in here. But no pressure/rush.

Long weekend. Have Monday off, was off a little early today too, but short term distraction of a new computer and getting it setup/things installed. Will get some replies in elsewhere soon. May look for other pictures/info for the setting thread here too. Hopefully Gard is just busy, not dealing with more difficult stuff. Will wait a little longer there at least. But if he still does not login for a while, may have Dai wander upstairs, check on Ryoko, see what else is going on and see if he involves himself at all but don't want to shake things up there too much before he is back..

Noises of footsteps, sounds of voices. Alexandrine could not hear the words, but it sounded like both Exzel and Elie were here. Whether that made things awkward or not would remain to be seen. She was not sure if she should go to them, wait for them, or for the butler to lead her to them. Her mind had been too distracted, a rare thing, that she had missed the butler’s earlier question on whether she wanted to wait in a different room. Reflexively scratched a moment at her neck, the collar that could not be seen or physically felt at the moment, but that she was there. Not trying to activate it, but distracted by thoughts of the nearby demon. One of at least two in the building. Were there more? Now that she was tied to a demon, she had to guess she would be seeing more of them. Could only hope they were closer to Exzel than Zorn and those who followed him. That was something else she had to figure out what to do about, and hope Emi did not get tangled up in it on her own.

Should hopefully get a reply in there tomorrow.

Maxim’s eyes drifted off to the distance as Shinigami spoke, listening but feeling they should end it here. There was irritation on his face. “I do not appreciate those who invade my temple. I may have to consider getting personally involved. But for now I will send you back. Hikaru is approaching as well, and can assist if needed. I can help get him into the room if needed. It may be a while before we speak again. But I will keep watching, and tell you anything I may learn about ‘Death’.” He had long avoided getting involved in mortal affairs, or assisting him family in non-subtle ways. But the sanctity of a temple must be defended, he would watch a little, but had to consider dealing with the invaders, punish them in some way. But first, he began sending Shinigami back, so she could assist as necessary, against the invaders that appeared to know her. As Jumi and the others began to shift back, Umi turned with anger and alarm. No one had dared enter this place uninvited like this. And while those three were apparently having an unprecedented holy audience? Did they really dare tempt divine intervention? “Begone from this holy place! You are not welcome here. If you seek a battle it is unlikely to go well for you.” She did not have the power to fight. Hikaru would not ignore this though. Perhaps Maxim, or even his father, would not either. She did not actually know if these invaders were looking for a fight, but they did not give off a good impression. Coming uninvited was not appreciated either.

The original idea was a work/home blend for the women. They live there and do at least most of their work in their rooms. But yeah, could be more specialized rooms too. May or may not copy character images from that club, for some of the women there, though still looking for a picture for Ryoko’s mom.

I should give an explanation on that. A whole mix of things, some of which LEROZERO is already aware of, has left my writing at a much slower pace than it often is, even with a few RPs on hold as several partners appear to be busy. I have been trying to get my gears going again with existing RPs, picking up the pace on them again, before replying to requests for new stuff. Though that has been taking longer than I thought it might.

Things were quiet. Alexandrine was used to quiet. The familiar feeling of her life at home the past few years, only briefly broken up over he last few days, but that bit of warmth was in danger. What was more certain was those around her in this place. Who would appear first, the butler, Elie, Exzel, both of them together? It was quiet, but a little restless. She had not felt like this in a long time. Was likely to feel certain feelings, or desires if Exzel appeared. But she still had to apologize to Ellie for getting carried away that night. She could not guess where this was going to go now, other than she was following Exzel’s lead, wherever that went. It made her a little tense as she sat and waited. She was not going to go wandering off on her own. It did feel a little strange, in such a big fancy house, compared to her small apartment. Only Hikaru’s temple was somewhat similar, at least in size. She found it a little hard to imagine living in such a place, especially alone or with just one or two others. She just had to wait, for whoever would show up first. Find out what happened after things were resolved with Elie. What Exzel intended for her.

There was an interesting question. One he wondered about to a degree as well. “Ah, the one who could be called your mother? That is a good question. My eyes have been mostly of my family, their enemies. Genuine demons. But that one, she eluded my gaze until I watched Jumi and Mitsuko meet you. Is she truly death? Some sort of goddess? A magical girl, with ambitions to be more? Maybe something in disguise? If she was just a Magical Girl, she should not have been able to resist a goddesss one on one. But her powers are unusual. And to create someone like you, whether through magic or birth…you are correct she does seem to be hiding something, though what it is, I do not yet know. He might not have been able to give Shinigami a useful answer in the moment. But perhaps he could offer something. ”These are things I wish to know as well. Just what is she, and what is her purpose? If I should find answers to these questions, I will share my answers with you. I truly wish to help you three, it was unfortunate I could not offer you more. But that at least is something I can do, try to look into these things and give you the answers you seek. I hope you can find acceptance among humanity on terms that satisfy you, though it probably will be easy. The two girls, and perhaps a few others care about you. I understand why you declined the offer, but Jumi was willing to accept the offer, to help you, perhaps try to understand you better, by temporarily becoming more like you.” Jumi herself was beginning to shift back towards her body, could not add much to that. But Maxim knew Jumi better than Shinigami or Mitsuko, watched her longer. Her could guess her motives, some more playful or curious, but deeper feelings as well. It was something that made him a little more hopeful of their chances.

It’s mostly there due to its connection to Ryoko (I’ll probably also write something up for Dai’s idol agency eventually, among other places). That and being easy to move over due to it originally being its own club. It probably will eventually have it’s own separate thread, people can come and go from, and while not being a big part of the story, others could potentially make characters who work there,

Well looked like she would miss her chance to indulge that curiosity. Mildly unfortunate, but Jumi was not too surprised. She would not push that point, but it was more unfortunate they could not get any help here. It looked like Shinigami and Mitsuko did not see much hope of getting help here, but she felt she should say something before they were sent back. “That idea might not work, but if anyone has anything else they might want to try asking, now is the time. Not every day you get a god willing to help you out.” Maxim did not seem offended, but Jumi had to wonder if they would get another chance, if they thought of something later. Even as she said this, she began to feel something lightly pulling her back towards her body. Only slowly, lightly for now. Not as fast as when they had been brought here. Perhaps he was giving them at least a short chance, to ask for something else, if they had ideas. “It would be tragic for such a fight. When no one involved had been manipulated by demons.” Maxim was troubled by the possibility of Magical Girls fighting each other unnecessarily, though there was only so many ways he could help. He did not intend to get involved, not shed such innocent blood. “As for your trouble with a certain other goddess, I will see what I can do to help.” He would not, perhaps could not, fight that enemy off on his own, but perhaps he could help there, if they were in danger. “Unless there is anything else you would ask, you will all be returned to your bodies in a moment.” As Jumi suspected, he would give them a short chance to ask, if they had their own ideas for how he might help regarding Shinigami.

I figure could be either one of you two, depending on if they wake up on their own or get woke up by the butler. Either way, Alexandrine will wait until one or more of them come back to see her.

Alexandrine tried to relax as best she could, while waiting for the tea. She listened to the butler, a bit troubled by what she heard. A demon had been here all along? Around Ellie? Had Ellie known? Had it influenced her being drawn to Exzel? She tried not to overthink it, or be concerned. There was no longer any ground for her to complain about it. She could only hope this demon was closer to Exzel than Zorn. She let him leave without saying anything, to work on the tea, wake up Ellie, maybe Exzel. She had to prepare herself, apologize for that night, the three of them, Exzel claiming her body and soul. It was important to say, but she also had her warning to give Elie. It was enough to distract her for the moment from worries about Emi. Big things were likely to happen one way or another. To learn what it truly meant long term, to serve Exzel.

Adding the first post of notes there. Could be edited either by discussion here, or me thinking about it more. Might not be a major setting in the story, but could be visited from time to time by characters. Maybe or maybe not including Ryoko. Will see about getting some replies in replies in on other clubs a little later, after a brief distraction, as well as here, if anyone posts anything while I am away. https://ecchidreams.com/community/topic/9870-setting-development-thread/

First case. Ryoko's childhood home, the Whorehouse, the House of Sin. This could be edited some, I am starting with my thoughts from how my previous idea of the place worked, on its old club. Still have to consider adjustments for the setting, how to cyberpunk up the place. Though it's atmosphere kind of fits already. Anyone who wants to ask questions about it or discuss it on the OOC Chatterbox thread can do so. It may or may or may not lead to edits. The night club is probably on the nicer side of town, likes to look modern, fancy, appeal to high end clients. This place, not as much. It is hidden deep in the less pleasant side of town. That said, it does (discretely) get its share of higher end clients. The club is infamous for how easily and openly people have sex. But there are limits, practical and otherwise for what is available there. This alternative also provides privacy, if you desire that. More importantly almost anything is available for the right price. About the only things unavailable is anything that would permanently hurt or kill the staff (though, with cyberpunk, maybe there are workarounds for even that). And in respect of site rules, absolutely nothing involving anyone under 18, or who might appear to be under 18. Beyond that, anything is potentially available. Addressing the point of Ryoko, and what is available. Some of the women working there have children. While all of them are provided birth control, they can choose not to take it, or be paid not to take it. The women live in the place, as do their children. Children are kept away from all the sex though, no participation or witnessing of it (though they are told what their mothers do for work, when old enough to understand). There is some expectation daughters join in after they turn 18, continue the family business. But Ryoko left, rather than follow in mom's footsteps. (notes from the original club I am pulling this from): As far as the building itself goes, it is a somewhat rundown square, 2 or maybe three story building with a basement. It was originally an office building, converted to this purpose. The girls tend to work on the upper floors. Each girl having an 'office' which includes a small bed, and a mix of both personal belongings and 'accessories' for her job. No girl is forced to do anything she does not want to. But the more she does, the more she earns. Payment is based on both the frequency of her work and the specifics of what she does. When a customer comes in, they are taken to an office on the first floor and given a list of options for activities, with prices for and pictures of all the girls, both clothed and nude, working there (with a list of the favorite activities and things they won't do). The guy picks his options and either schedules a later time or tries to do it immediately. Time options range from a few minutes, a few hours, one night, or (rather expensive) several nights. There may or may not be some discussion between the staff and the chosen girl, if more unusual activities are chosen. If she refuses to do something, they will see if another girl will do it and if the customer will accept her, or they will try to compromise with an activity adjustment. It is rare that something mutually agreeable cannot be figured out. After everything is over and payment is made, the girl gets a portion of it and another portion goes to the ownership. Like I said almost anything goes. Most of the girls are in the 18 or slightly higher age range. But there are some older women, but not younger. And there is at least one girl willing to perform just about any request someone could think of, though they might not want to do some of them with a lot of frequency. There are sections of the building/individuals focused on certain more pricey fetishes, examples including attempted breeding, younger girls, humiliation, 'toilet activities', BDSM or watching girls with non-human partners. These are considered specialists of sorts, performing roles that others will never or only very rarely do. Girls willing to do FxF are partially in this category. A slightly higher price due to not all girls wanting to do it and female customers being rarer than male customers but not at the specialist level. The staff is all women, and a few futas (for sex work, there are some men working as security). The nightclub is a better place to go, if you want a man. Though there may be other options for that somewhere in the city.

Still picture looking. But I made a separate thread, 'Setting Development Thread'. Will put notes about that place there, maybe later today. Other places could be described there, by me or others. Probably will keep that thread to just notes about the places/setting in general, while discussion and figuring things out still happen here (cleaner that way, even if a certain other club's Setting Development Thread got rather fun and long by mixing the notes and discussions).