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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).

Notes for the as a whole and specific locations within it. First example to be posted soon.

Have to see if I can a good picture for Ryoko’s mom. I did good with Ryoko. Have to see if I can repeat it. I have a tradition to continue from another club too after all. Need more hit moms in your area. Though I had help with my previous hot mom.

There was no hint of anger or disappointment in the divine figure’s face. He was willing to help, but would not be offended by their declining it. Unfortunately even with power such as his, there was limits to what he could offer. They might leave with nothing accomplished. If so, he would wish for the best, but stay out of it. He was not the sort of god to use his powers on those who did not desire it. “I was told you might feel that way. It did not really surprise me, it was merely an offer.” He now considered it declined, would not speak more of it unless they gave a hint of changing their minds. “As for where we are, why you are all like that. Only your souls are here. The light covering you, it is simply given to all visitors, though might be comfortable without it….” He paused as he considered how to answer the where. “This has been my home since I left the mortal world. A place between worlds. It is not something like the afterlife in any case. When we are done here, whatever may happen, I will return you all to your bodies in the temple.” But he did not immediately offer anything else. Perhaps assuming anything within his power might be rejected? Or seeing if any of them asked about an alternative? Not immediately returning them to the temple either way. Jumi saw Mitsuko’s look. Might as well speak her mind, even if it did not change anything. She was unsure if this Demi-god could help them, but she appreciated the attempt. Might as well give her opinion of the offer, like the other two had, if nothing else. “I get it, we aren’t asking for something with an easy answer. Even a god can only help in so many ways. I get why Shinigami feels the way she does. Not going to try to convince her to do something she doesn’t like. All I will say about it is I would not be bothered by what might happen to me in such a deal.” She was already used to living a double life, keeping secrets. IF Shinigami wanted to do it, she would be prepared for the changes. But unless her willingness to do it had an impact, she doubted it would change anything. Would not try to tell Shinigami to try it if she found the core idea unpleasant.

Jumi had kept mostly quiet, listening to the other two with some interest, though she would speak up when it came time to make a decision or if she had something important to say. She thought Mitsuko was doing a good job, though her imagination was wandering. If she or Mitsuko took a firm like Shinigami’s, how would she react? Would she be more attracted to them? And would the transformation include everything Shinigami had. Experiencing that, doing it with Mitsuko or Shinigami was kind of appealing. But not worth seriously considering unless Shinigami liked the idea, which she was skeptical about. Only uncertain if the temporary changes to her and Mitsuko might make it more appealing to Shinigami. Maxim listened to Mitsuko as well. Of course nothing was going to happen unless Mitsuko, Shinigami and Jumi all agreed. Suggestions were merely being made now, to the two women who prayed for his help. Help he was willing to offer, but it remained to be seen if it would be accepted. “I could bring all three here. My reach is not limited to those inside the temple. Though the Sorceress is in the middle of something she should not be distracted from.” Alexandrine was not likely to appear, but Nymphia was not an impossibility. If her input might have an influence, he could bring her over. Shinigami though, nothing would happen without her approval. Perhaps it was time to bring her over. With a moment of concentration he reached out. Gently pulled her to appear at the side of Mitsuko and Jumi. “Welcome, Shinigami. I answered these girls prayers, called them here to speak with them. To offer help, I am willing, but only if you all agree to what I offer. Nothing will be forced on you.” ”It is not an easy thing to help with. I did have one idea. I would understand if it does not appeal to you. But I will offer it to all of you, only grant it, if all of you desire it. The easiest solution of course would be to appear human. Not to permanently transform you of course. Only grant you the power to appear human when you want, if you wish. Not an illusion. But temporary changing your body, so no human would think you were anything else. Though even for a god, such a thing is uneasy. It would require me to, the best way to put it is, blend the three of you. Them both getting a little of you, you getting a little of both of them. Even then, the change would require something of them. Shortly after you finished taking such a form, one or both of them would have to change. At least in body, become something like you were, for an equal amount of time.” ”This was my immediate idea of how to help you three. If you do not like it, I understand, but I offer it to you in my desire to help you. And I am willing to answer any questions any of you might have about this solution, if you want to consider it.” How would Shinigami feel about the idea? Should Nymphia be pulled in? He patiently waited to see, would not be offended if the offer was declined.

Will get these mental gears going again at some point. Not enough of an expert to give much input on it. Want to hopefully let Gard and Dreams any input if they want too as well. Though yeah, I like that image. May think up a bit about Ryoko’s mom and/or some of the other ladies there who may eventually be occasional side characters (place they work will be easy enough, just taking the place from one of my other, inactive, clubs and maybe adjusting it a little).

It is a good question, others can give their thoughts on. The genre tends to lean to the darker side, and probably at least parts of the city are. But have to figure out exactly how much it applies to the entire city or not.

Did not have a chance to think of a lot yet, but going back to this, will have to see exactly how much we split them up, though yeah I could see sections like that existing. More specific places like homes, the whorehouse Ryoko grew up in or the idol agency Dai works at could show up from time to time too, among other places. It kind of feels right to keep things focused on the club, but exploring other places helps establish the setting more, give characters a chance to do things when they are not there and just widen the story/character opportunities a bit more.

No reaction to the explanation of who Shinigami was the child of. Perhaps he already knew, at least knew what they knew. But if he had any more insight into who or what ‘Death’ was, he did not show it. Another short moment of silence, perhaps considering if there was anything else. Miracles were possible, but within limits. He could not just magically make humanity accept Shinigami. But perhaps it was worth elaborating on his idea, even if they rejected it, they ought to hear it all. ”No, perhaps she would not accept that.” He begun, having watched as he said, it would not have surprised him perhaps. But if they wanted help, the offer should still be made. “Though, assuming she did agree, it would not be a simple thing. Require assistance from both you. To truly transform something, even temporarily, is not a simple thing. Less so here.” If Shinigami had been a demon, or something more understood, that would only make it a little easier. ”To draw a little of each of you into her and a little of her into you. Make the transformation more genuine, though it is understandable if one feels uncomfortable becoming something else. Assuming it happened though. It would have the side effect, for as long as she took up the form, shortly afterwards, one or both of you would have to temporarily change. Something more like what she is.” Perhaps it would not change anyone’s opinion, but it was worth telling them what it takes to, what would happen and why.

There was a moment of silence. Perhaps not an easy question even for a divine figure. “Even as a son of a god and ancestor of many Knights and Magical Girls, I am not well known outside of the temple. Nor is my father. We cannot call out, tell people to accept her and hope they will listen.” It was not such a simple matter but did that necessarily mean there was nothing he could do? Jumi thought it looked like he was considering something. ”I am very powerful. Though even we have limits to our power. The feelings of this Shinigami Ned to considered as well.” Maybe he thought of something but at least one of his ideas he guessed would be unappealing to Shinigami. “It is made a little more complicated by not being entirely certain of what she is.” Her uncertain nature, her uncertain power, potentially made some things unpredictable. ”It might not be impossible to make others think she is human when they look at her. Or to let her take a temporary human form as a disguise. But assuming she agrees, and assuming it works, it might cause a change to one or both of you.” No immediate elaboration, waiting to see if they strongly reacted one way or another.

Yeah, a few others appear to busy with things. Will see what I can do about the quiet though. Had not got much thought on the setting yet, but will see about getting a few replies in elsewhere and see if that gets gears going. Still might get some thoughts in here tonight.

I may or may not do some thinking about wider setting stuff over the weekend, if I do, and post it, other people can of course give input and/or make their own suggestions. Want to get my brain going again. Work has been eating into my writing way too much recently, and as a few of you already know, had some personal distractions (one of my two dogs had been rather sick for weeks now, after trying a number of things there was nothing left that could be done, we had to put him to sleep yesterday). Not easy, but not something that will make take a break from writing either. It tends to motivate me to write more.

It was quiet for another moment, then two small lights appeared in front of the two girls. They shifted into the shape of eyes, then a body formed around them. The appearance of a young man. Much like statue in the center of the room they were just in. “Welcome. It has been a long time since I have hard living, mortal guests.” He said, with a small smile, no hostility in his voice. Jumi could not help making an observation, even if this figure was who he appeared, half-god. “You have a whole temple of family down there, you could invite them from time to time, or visit.” He did not appear to be offended, though Jumi could not tell if he was amused by that or not. “I hear their prayers. Offer assistance in my way. But since I ‘retired’ so long ago, I have left direct responsibilities up to my children and their descendants. They have done well with the power ultimately inherited from my father.” ”But, this is not a family matter. You two seek help, with a rather difficult problem. Acceptance of one many humans would fear, as demon or monster. I have some awareness of how you got here. I am not a god who watches everything, but I have seen some of what you two have done in recent days.” Jumi understood he was saying he probably did not watch their more intimate moments, not that she would have cared, but it was nice to know even gods could value privacy.

She isn’t like the standard demons like Zorn. Probably distinct from those with more of a shade of grey like Exzel as well. But it is a rather open setting, I like what has been done with her so far. The distinction between demons and other monsters admittedly has been rather vague. I had not thought a lot about the definitions, giving people ba lot of freedom to work with. Perhaps being from another dimension or dimensions of sorts being part (though we aliens as another distinct group, so not exactly other planets), while maybe ‘monsters’ are native to the world. I do think being a goddess of sorts fits the setting, the only danger with that sort of character is being overpowered, but that has not been an issue with her so far and don’t see it becoming one. A demon of sorts could work as well, even if it makes Jumi and Mitsuko have a harder job. I could see it going well and fun with various options. No rush to decide, it could be kept a mystery a little longer.

I did not have time to reply to that last night but I do want to and hopefully will soon. Hoping today will be lighter than a lot of recent work days have,

So far everything has pretty much been connected in some way (some connections looser than others), though my intention always was that whole world of independent teams I tried to describe in the description. There is nothing stopping people from making a story completely unconnected from the characters so far if they want. Trying to join in the existing story is possible too, if a little more complicated and optionally reading existing stuff but help could be given. It has slowed down with some of us having less time to write, though I hope to eventually get myself writing more frequently again. As well as a few characters still getting some adjustment to their stories after one member left.

There was Mitsuko, as she guessed, just the two of them for now. She looked off into the emptiness. “Not exactly Heaven, but nothing quite like anywhere I’ve seen before. Looks like they called our…minds? Maybe souls? We will likely have company in a moment. Though no idea if they will just give us some sort of help, or try to negotiate something. Looks like they just want to talk to us first. Maybe see what we are thinking or how far we would go?” Jumi thought out loud as she tried to guess the situation. She suspected the two of them would not be alone for long. She played a little with the light that was also clothes of sorts. Looks like they were not the sort of gods to think nudity equaled purity, or were just being nice to the two of them. It shifted a little in her finger but she could barely feel it against her skin. It was closer to light than clothes. A sign of the strange place they were in, but she was not worried. Whatever happened, she did not feel they were in danger and would be returned to their bodies after the meeting was over.

Umi turned her head to watch Nall make his appearance. She was glad he did not get lost, though she had not been too worried about him and was convinced he would he would have been found before they had to worry about leaving. But she just watched him and Shinigami for a moment, before turning to the other two. Something appeared like it was going to happen, perhaps something unprecedented, but she had no idea what it might be. She was hopeful about it though. At least a chance a chance for a solution. Jumi decided to give it another push. It looked like she and/or Mitsuko were accomplishing something. She took a breath, tried to push a little more. (One or both of you listening? Sorry if I don’t come off as respectful enough, I don’t pray much to any gods out there. But we aren’t going to be here much longer. So if you want to talk, now seems the best time, or if you just want to work your magic, some sort of miracle, I won’t be arrogant enough to push hard a time, though before we leave would be nice.) She waited another moment. Before a dim golden glow surrounded her body, as well as Mitsuko’s. Jumi’s eyes went a little dim. Umi made her observation of what was going on. “They might not come to us….but perhaps they want to talk to those two. Maybe you as well.” She said to Shinigami. This was about Shinigami after all. But maybe they wanted a private talk with Jumi and Mitsuko, bring Shinigami in a little later, if it went well. For Jumi there was a flash of light, then she found herself somewhere new. Floating. Her wings showing, the clothes she had been wearing gone, but her body surrounded in something like a gown of light. “Just my soul? That how we are doing this?” No one else was there, but there was a light by her, that she guessed might soon be Mitsuko brought here a similar way. Maybe they were actually going to talk to gods, maybe get a solution here, or help towards one.

What to do? They had little to lose, this was their best chance of finding a better solution. If it worked. Some sort of miracle maybe? Some sort of deal? Could they get something? It was maybe worth trying. If the one was willing to help once, maybe he could again. Or maybe the Demi-god ancestor and founder of the temple would help. She decided to be a little bolder (You been watching me for a while? Friend of Alexandrine, sister of your descendant Hikaru’s wife. These guys have done a good job of keeping the temple going. But this isn’t about me. Shinigami over there, not sure exactly what she is, but she is not a demon. Trying to help, but we’re a bit over our heads here. Think you can do anything to help? If you are a benevolent god, willing to grant miracles just because, great. If you want to offer us some sort of deal, fair enough, I expect it to be a reasonable one.). Dealing with a god was likely different than dealing with a devil. If there might be a cost it would not be out of malice. Umi silently observed. She considered joining in, but even as a descendant of Maxim, she felt these two were more likely to get an answer. Was this all fate? Maybe, maybe not, but whether or not it was, it was a special circumstance. Just maybe they would get involved…she felt a dim energy, a shift in the room. Warm. Was it an answer, or the hint of something more. “I believe they are listening.” There was a little excitement in her voice, this was new. “Let’s wait a moment. This is different. They might be willing to intervene.” It was worth seeing, either just wait a moment, possibly offer further prayer.

Wait, were they law enforcement after all? Damn it. She still could not hear everything, or remember if she knew the man casually, but they clearly had another interest in this man. She was a punk, a street criminal, she was quite familiar with sneaking things into hands of people who were not supposed to see it. But motives for that varied, was he involved in her sort of life or closer to what those two May have been after all? She was tempted to sneak off, but she had gone too far and she was still not certain what these two were or what they were really up to. Better to stick around for the moment, though now she wondered whether she should keep up the show. She was also irritated he man and women chose one of her few havens to do something like this. The alcohol was losing up a little, to vent her frustration on the pair below, mostly to herself. “Dammit, this isn’t the place for that sort of thing. Always being watched, or more.” She whispered, venting to herself. She was being extra well behaved, not trying to touch the pair next to her, plenty of people could be more aggressive. Should always expect eyes, potentially hands, on you. It was incredibly dangerous to try to pass along sensitive material. Proven by the fact at least three sets of eyes were already watching them, maybe more.

What exactly would happen, if anything? Jumi had to wonder. In theory they were going to possibly get answers response from a god or something close to it. Would they offer advice? Potentially offer their power to help in some way? If they did what were they capable of and willing to offer. If it worked, this was likely their best chance at a real solution. But Jumi was unsure what to expect. Apparently these gods usually stayed out of things like that Athena apparently chose to do. Had this Vanorus done anything after giving that woman a semi-divine child? A child that remained the source of his descendants’ power? She walked closer to the altar, knelt in front of it. As she did, Umi offered advice. “Do not be afraid to offer honest prayers. Ask them what is on your mind, for help that is either vague, or very specific. I can not tell you if or how they will answer, only that you do not need to be afraid of offending them with what you ask for. You do not have greedy or selfish motives after all.” If it had to with Shinigami, they should be free to ask for anything, it would remain to be seen if requests would be granted or needed to be negotiated, but there was no reason to fear asking for something they should not.