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“Alright, you two. I have to get something special, now that I’m here. One of you on each side, I’ll put an arm around each shoulder.” Hana was not going to keep the crowd waiting especially long. She would get her picture. Get it signed, then be on her way. Maybe find them again later. If she was lucky. Rin followed the instructions, stood at her unknowing coworker’s side, let her arm drape around her. **** “It’s like how they don’t recognize by appearance, even though most of us don’t change appearance drastically. It is a universal aspect of the power for all of us. The average person won’t recognize us while transformed. Demons or monsters should not either, unless something unusual is going on.” Elie’s mark was an exception. That demon would probably always detect Elie, transformed or not, but that was a very unusual exception. The powers was a bit of sensitive subject. Alexandrine hoped not to say anything that might be taken the wrong way. “How much variation is there in them? You tried to fight that demon before we showed up.” She did not ask the question of how much control Elie had, thinking it might be answered anyway. She would keep it safer, get a sense of how many things Elie might be able to do.

Depending on how tired they are, and if Toshiro wants to get to know Emi and/or Alexandrine, in various ways, the camping trip could potentially happen. Emi might have more reason to be excited about seeing him again at the convention.

Love confessions was a bit of an exaggeration. More like lust confessions? Blind crush confession? But the important thing was that sort of attention. Something that may or may not lead to things later. Rin was not sure whether clarifying that would make more or less excited. “Don’t worry, we’ll keep the place safe. Who knows, we might get another member or two as well.” Rin did think that was possible, but was unsure how far Alexandrine wanted to go with it. Hana nodded in response. “I’m sure you will.” She glanced at Emi. “I bet a lot of them will underestimate you. Think you are more harmless than you are.” ***** Jumi waved the fan off. “Take your time. Find something special. That really fits you. I’ll let you know what I think. I’ll be around, until this all over.” She was sure she would see the girl again, one way or another. Now. She had to go back to her old mission. The hunt for all the nudes of herself. *** Alexandrine took her seat. Took a bite of the cake. It was good. ”Well, you can’t sing on the main stage. But you can sing like Rin and Luna if you want. As long as there are still openings. There is a signup sheet on that stage. People will be up there the whole time, as long as they keep signing up.” Elie was sure likely to be a surprise up there. Something more professional than the others. “You want your name to spread, and be more established, that would probably help.” It would be a good introduction for someone like her.

We’ll see how long the day lasts. The meal and photos may not take especially long. But it depends on Emi and Rin have some fun with boys, and if ‘Fujiko’ attempts to have Elie and Alexandrine at the same time. Alexandrine could have pulled it back or had it disappear when she saw Exzelcryth intended to escape with Hellhound. That was her goal after all. Just to end the fight. The bigger complication is the portal closed before got through it. And they have to find their way back. Poor r Ryan, left alone on the other side.

“There must have been some confusion earlier. Food is something you should not have to pay for here.” Alexandrine doubted anyone intentionally tricked Elie into paying for something she should not have. “You might have been mistaken for a fan dressing up as one of us, should not happen later, as you get better known.” As a new one, and one who did not make a speech in the beginning, that was possible. “We will talk to them about fixing later.” It was better for them to eat and talk for now, like planned. They had plenty of time to get Elie her refund. ***** The girl was quite happy to get her picture. Rin was sure that was something the girl would keep and treasure. Maybe awakening feelings similar to what Rin had, dreams of becoming the same. Though the girl probably did not have the power to do so. A girl their age came up next. Dressed similarly to a Magical Girl. But without the power. Rin got a little nervous, hoping her disguise held. And the fact she was actually a girl now. This girl, Hana, was one of her coworkers. “I can’t believe I am lucky enough to meet two new Magical Girls when I came here! Good job with the little girl.” She said to Emi, having recognized her shyness. Of course Rin had to pretend not to know who this girl was. “You two having a good time? Hopefully the fan boys have not been too much for you.” ”No no, we haven’t had any love confessions yet.” Rin joked, but would not be surprised if they got a few of those before the convention was over.

Rin was happy enough to let it happen like this. This was good for Emi. She was sure they would get plenty of pictures together. Rin would probably have some by herself too. The girl nodded. Took the stuffed Alexandrine, held it tightly and smiled, standing at Emi’s side. The staff took a picture. It would be developed shortly, and Emi would be given the chance to sign it. The girl gave the plushie back, with an excited smile and ran to her mother. Rin waited for Emi to return to her side. “Probably going to get a little of everything with these fans.” A wide variety of fans, looking up to them in different ways. Some more innocent than others. Among the crowd watching, was a boy, Alex. He had watched the two of them sing earlier. A new pair of Magical Girls. And on the team of the Diamond Sorceress. It was tragic, hearing what happened to the old team. The almost worst case scenario, explaining why they had been quiet so long. Only could have been worse if the Sorceress had died too. But she found these two. Was putting together a new team. He would wait a little, let others have a turn first. But he wanted to talk to them. Especially the bunny girl showing a lot of skin. Both girls were appealing though. He was sure he was not the only guy here that thought so. He had to consider how to approach them, leave a good impression. He did not want to come off as weird or creepy.

She was certainly trying. Alexandrine had to give her credit for that. She doubted it would be successful, at least not quickly, but it would not hurt to give that stuff a try. Either just the two of them, or with Emi and/or Rin. She had to wonder how either of them would react to things like spas or massages. “That could be interesting.” She semi-committed to it. As for the smile, well, she was free to try. She glanced between the cakes. She did not a lot of stuff like this, even in the past. At first glance, she was not really sure which might be better. On a whim, she decided to try the flashier one. “I think I will go with the second one.”

The girl nodded, still fascinated that someone could have a child with a bunny. Well Emi handled that well enough, Rin thought. Admitting either parent was a bunny was a little interesting. But she just smiled, letting the two interact some more. Of course each individual fan could spend only so long here. Places like the food court or private rooms were the places for longer interactions. “I want to have a picture with you two!” That was what she said, but she was looking at the stuffed Alexandrine, not Rin, for the second one. The girl’s mother stepped towards them, intending to help her set it up. **** Alexandrine would let that rest. Maybe she would still buy something else for her, but she would let Elie buy that, and something for her, if that was what she wished. They stepped forward through the lines. Well Elie said she would treat her. But Magical Girls and Knights did not have to pay for food here. The gesture was what mattered, and Elie had chosen the type of food. Close enough in her mind. “I should do the same, I suppose.” She left it unsaid, while in line, that said place for her was a rather cheap small apartment. But at least Elie’s place was somewhere Emi could safely visit, unlike the apartment. She looked over the cakes. She had an idea of something to buy for Elie later. This convention was the best time to do it, though she would not say anything yet. Leave it a surprise. “You’re probably right.” She observed about the new team helping her. As long as she could protect them. Though she was not sure she ever be the way she was again. Some things just changed you too fundamentally. “They do look good.” She waited for Elie to choose one as she looked them over.

Rin would try to keep it from getting too out of hand. She had to protect her bunny! But it would not be a big deal if a few people did that…probably. Especially kids like this. Though she had to wonder what would happen, if a boy or man got touchy? Would she enjoy it? “Was your mommy a bunny? Do you have a bunch of brothers and sisters?” The girl’s innocence hopefully made the question more humorous than painful. Rin found it kind of funny, but watched for any sign of it being too much for Emi. ***** Alexandrine let Ellie lead her towards the food. That sounded nice enough. They could spend some time with that. Take the time to eat and talk. “You don’t have to worry about buying me something like that.” It was a little touching. But she did not want Elie to overspend. Especially since she was treating her to her to the meal. “Maybe I’ll buy it for you. An apology for what I said about your cards.” They seemed to be on better terms now. But Alexandrine did want to make up for that, more so because it had been a complete accident,

Alexandrine did wonder if Fujiko would find her again. She seemed uneasy around a bunch of Magical Girls before. But if it was just two of them, would she be bothered? It would be easier than some fans at least. Someone Elie could probably be comfortable with too. ”You probably have some idea what it is like. I’m sure they do adore me. But it is different with someone who does not know the real you, what you have experienced.” The popular aspect of it. It was a little different, but as a singer, Elie was probably used to having fans as well. Sure it was nice to have them, it was a reminder of why she was doing this, but it had not been enough to help her out of her pain. Hopefully better experience than her last ‘fan’. She shrugged at the other offer. Been a while since she ate with someone like this. She did not mind if Elie chose a stronger drink or not. “You wanted to get something sweet, get something sweet.” She offered. Death was always a risk in this line of work. It was inevitable eventually. Did not make it any easier to deal with. Though she appreciated Elie’s efforts to comfort her.

The idea is she is trying to stop Hellhound. Stabbing her if she gets too close. The first few as a sort of warning, then trying to hit her. Of course she might be able to dodge at least some of them but there may be too many to completely dodge. They won’t stab too deep, if Hellhound takes the hint, but the closer she gets, the more dangerous for her.

Alexandrine kept her eyes on Emi, and the boy. She did not know him, but she did not intend to leave him behind. But, it looked like she had only drawn the attention of the other creature. Seemed more like an animal than demon, though she was sure it was more or less human intelligence. The Sorceress turned a portion of the forest to diamond, and that made Hellhound want to play with her more? Zorn hoped she did not do anything stupid. He could tell his enemy was not out to kill, but he knew how dangerous she was. How flexible her power was. He never saw another Magical Girl or Knight who could do as many things as her. That was why she lived that day. Why he and his master lost. They had lost too much taking out the rest of her team. Alexandrine watched calmly. Not intending to underestimate the creature, but not worried either. “Bad dog.” She continued to use the weapon she just created. She could do much with the forest as it was. Diamond branches of the trees stabbed towards Hellhound as she approached. Each one a spear. She was not out to kill. But she was serious, and would do so, if she had to. But like the other demon, if she fled, or let them go through the portal, that would be the end of it. This was a first warning though, not to get too close.

Silver hair? Alexandrine thought back. She could not remember anyone like that in the various enemies she fought, Zorn’s bunch, or earlier. Another hint it was something more local, she would not have known. A black bunny though? Sounded like a more ordinary rabbit. She was not especially superstitious, but that felt strange. Probably just a coincidence. ”It’s why we have always fought them, for centuries. Some want to conquer us, some just want to hurt us. Humanity has vilified demons for a reason.” She shrugged. “I can’t say there aren’t a tiny number out there who can be changed. But they are the exceptions, if they exist.” A mother figure though? Alexandrine did not think she could fully take Emi’s mother’s place. But Emi was likely the closest thing she would ever have to a child of her own. She was the first person Emi trusted since her mother died. She would not betray that trust. ”Going out as two Magical Girls, we may occasionally get interrupted by fans. But we can do that in between.” She pointed out as she led Elie back out into the crowd. It was why she suggested Ellie spend time with her as a ‘fan’. But maybe a little of that would not be too bad. “Choose whatever you want. Whatever you need to relax.” She was being treated, but this was also for Elie’s sake. She could choose whatever she liked best.

The girl paused. Looked at Emi…curiosity? On her face. She inched closer. She occasionally looked at the stuffed Alexandrine, but was more focused on Emi. Rin hoped this was the kind of interaction Emi needed, to grow more comfortable with the people around her. ”Are they real?” She almost whispered as she got close, reached up and lightly touched one of the ears. Fascinated that this girl might actually part bunny! Maybe a child of an actual bunny and person? She was still too young to know exactly how that sort of thing happened. **** ”Im sure she and Rin are having fun one way or another. I encouraged them to do things on their own. Establish themselves, let the fans get to know them. She may already know that, but I will pass the message along.” They could spend some hours together before she had to find those two. Sleeping options had to be considered. Especially with Rin. But maybe Emi and her could sleep here tonight. She followed Elie. She had a feeling a professional singer put more into her makeup than she did. But if she wanted help, Alexandrine would give some. “She probably feared the eyes more than you. She is sensitive about her blood. About her father. They never met, but the eyes did resemble his. They are fairly common in demons though. Seen plenty of others with similar eyes. Though not so many looking like a murderous rabbit-man.” Shapes varied a lot more in them. Even after years of fighting, Alexandrine was occasionally surprised by the forms they might take.

“Well, you could dress as one of us, if you want. You can also just dress however you think you would look like or would want to look like as a Magical Girl.” Jumi observed as she watched the spin. She was sure the woman could find something that fit well. Probably show off a lot. “But yeah, it would not hurt to just watch one time. See what it is like and how they dress.” She would only give a little advice. “As much as you like the Diamond Sorceress, someone like you should probably show a little more skin.” **** A small crowd was beginning to gather a bit near their spot. A mix of men and women, kids and older. At least some of them would give something easier for Emi to handle. Maybe the plushie would help too. As one little girl walked closer to them. A glance or two at Rin, but more fascinated by the bunny girl and stuffed Alexandrine. Rin just watched her for now. As did the crowd. She was interested, but taking her time to approach. Not necessarily scared. Maybe a little shy. *** Alexandrine nodded. “I’ll leave it up to you to transform or not. You probably won’t need the makeup if you do. That is something safe enough to do in this room, if you want.” It would clean her up on its own. Tended to make a woman look her best. Trying to get her to show more emotion? An interesting challenge. She did not think it was very likely, but another big challenge she would not stop Elie from trying. “We’ll get something to eat and drink after you transform or clean up.” She waited to see if Elie would transform, or if they were going to bathroom to clean up. It had been a long time since she did anything like that with another woman.

One of those less quiet Wednesdays. Should just be gone for most of the morning and maybe a little early afternoon.

Alexandrine finally let go. The point seemed to have been made and Elie calmed at least enough to not run at this point. “You are young. New. You will get more to notice you in time…you already have.” She did have a few who had noticed her, even if it was not under ideal circumstances. She just hoped it was the demon who changed, not Elie. “My offer still stands. We can spend some time out there together, if you want.” Had the acknowledgment of their similarities changed things? Hopefully Elie had forgiven the unintentional pain over the cards. **** Rin had been a little embarrassed by her impulsive line as well. The reaction from Emi was a not a surprise and made it worth it. Like Emi, she was not going to dwell on it. She led her first to an open stand and bench, where people could request pictures. Pictures first then autographs. If they did it in this order, people would request a signature, if they did not bring anything to sign. Which was much more likely, with two brand new girls, like them. ***** Interesting she suggested it without wanting to participate. But maybe she just wanted to see what the people participating looked like. Jumi did not really consider it that suspicious. “There are whole stores dedicated to that sort of thing. Any variety of costumes, some showy, some not. I’m sure there are some being sold here, but there would be less variety to choose from.” Probably not enough here for someone who had never done it to have much chance winning. But then again…”You’ve at least got the body for it. I’d give you a decent chance, if you tried.” Maybe she would not win this time, brand new to it. But Jumi could see her winning something like that.

I’m posting this here because it is not a perfect image. You get what you get with AI. But here is an idea of what Zorn looks like. Except the fur would cover his entire body, and he has sharp claws on his hands and feet. Just ignore the hanging balls at the side of his ears. I have no idea why put it those there.

Red eyes. Those damned red eyes, on that hideous mockery of a mix of Rabbit and man, none of Emi’s cuteness. No, it was a coincidence. He would not have gone so far away. It was not especially rare for demons anyway. Unfortunately it probably meant that demon could still be out there. Something to maybe deal with later. At least get the local team looking into it. All the more strange, she would fall for a demon. But like she said, she would not judge Elie for that. “I’ve spent the last few years alone. Until I met Emi a few days ago. A promise I made to my old leader, as she was dying in my arms. A promise to live for them. Not to cry for them. It was the only thing keeping me going until then.” If it could be called going. Yes, there was her parents. A few others like Jumi, who kept reaching out to her. But for the most part she just lingered in her apartment when she was not working. That was why she was so cold, no tears talking about things like that. Elie had her cards. That promise was almost sacred to Alexandrine.

Well the public was never going to find out the truth. About the boy behind this appearance. That was for the better in some ways. Rin could only imagine what the weirder artists might come up with. Of course there would also have been stuff like what she did with Rin and Alexandrine in the van that night. She tried to imagine what the more traditional media would come up with. Especially now that they were connected to Alexandrine and she admitted the old team was gone. "I could see them writing us as a pair of ordinary school girls in private." Of course they did not know the truth about Emi either, making that more likely. "Pair of ordinary girls, trained by the legendary Diamond Sorceress. Hiding it from everyone else. While we go on adventures." Art though? "For individual drawings, might have to see what my powers actually are. I figure that would have an impact on it." Drawing her in the middle of some attack, or using her power. Surrounded by some sort of element if it was specialized. "Or taking care of my cute little bunny." It came out spontaneously. Even she could not really say exactly how she meant it. It was true, she found those aspects of Emi rather cute though. Liked encouraging them.

There was a little progress at least. It would be seen if it led anywhere. Of course, Rin would not go out of her way to encourage things. It was up to the fans to get her into it. If they went back to one of the rooms it would be because Emi invited at least one of the boys. "All the dirtier stuff is unofficial. At least mostly. For most of us." It was possible one or both of them would have drawings like that next time. "Just be careful about looking for pictures of yourself online. Before too long, some of the artists out there might come up with some weird stuff." Not that she wanted to scare Emi, but it was better that she was warned, did not find that sort of stuff by complete surprise.

Rin grabbed something similar. Though she took two. She let Emi have the snack plate earlier, could eat more. She led Emi to one of the further back tables. There was a chance someone would try to talk to them or join in. But with the two of them there, it was less likely. She could reassure Emi it was not what she might be worried about. Those sorts of pictures might be taken in the private rooms. Or at special studios, if they wanted to officially sell them later. “Oh, nothing too unusual. Sitting next to, standing side by side. Maybe making poses. An arm around the shoulder or holding hands. Nothing more than…slightly ‘sexy’?” Something like putting their hand on her butt might be allowed. One of them kissing a boy on the cheek? Sitting in a boy’s lap. Nothing that went too far though. No clothes coming off for anyone or blatantly sexual positions. **** There was much to say here, these two women had a number of similarities. “The attack you asked me about? You lost someone there, didn’t you?” Oh Alexandrine knew much of her experiences very well. “I will spare you the details, not tell you how I watched that horde, including Emi’s father, kill my old team…One of them was my sister…That is something the public will never know. The rest were friends on a level most would never understand. But you might, someday.” “I already told you I experienced things like what that demon did to you. I felt nothing like love for them afterwards. But I won’t judge you. If you think you can turn her, I won’t try to stop you. I only ask you be careful. Love with a demon is dangerous. We have seen it backfire.” She did not let go. Still transformed, she was considerably stronger. Might have been even if she was not. ”I was not dismissing your cards. But there are things they say, and things they don’t. The things they don’t may or may not be a blessing. Understand I say them to save Emi from becoming her father.” That was the most important point to make here. She had to be careful about how it was made.

Rin nodded and led Emi out of the room. Back into the crowd. There were a few more eyes on them, from those who watched them sing. A few brief congratulations or asking if the wanted to do anything together. Rin politely brushed them off as she made it back to the small cafeteria area. A number of table were occupied now. Some just fans, some a mix of Magical Girls/Knights and fans. There were still a number of empty ones too though. But first, Rin led Emi to choose what she wanted to eat. “Pick whatever you want. We don’t have to pay.” Basic needs like food were covered for the Magical Girls/Knights. The private rooms were also a place they could sleep if they wanted. Especially for the ones who travelled significantly to be here.

“Elie is still probably confused from what that demon did to her.” Though they did not hear Elie’s talk with Alexandrine and Mitsuko, suggesting Elie might have fallen for the demon. She was a Magical Girl now. Emi and her both had to worry about that now. There if nothing happened here, there was a non-zero chance Rin might lose her virginity as a girl to some demon or monster. She tried not to worry about that. ”We could get something to eat, if you are still hungry. Maybe sign some autographs or let fans take pictures with us?” A small step. Fan interaction, but not as intense as singing…or sex. Maybe Emi would be ready for that.

Yeah, I’m not sure who is next there. Alexandrine is just trying to make sure Emi and Toshiro go through the portal before she does. She isn’t likely to do much else, unless she thinks one is in danger.