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Alexandrine’s team had been all girls. She left it unsaid whether anything more ‘interesting’ in those nights together. She looked over at Emi again. Deciding if they needed any other stops. She could give her some food later, when they got the apartment. Maybe a little clothes shopping. Something else did come to mind, that had to be considered, with bringing her into the apartment unavailable. “What have you usually done to clean yourself. You had a generator, but how did you deal with lack of running water?” Alexandrine found it hard to believe she went looking for ponds or other natural water. Did she have a place though with water, that she felt safe undressing?

Will see about other people’s characters. But it may be an interesting place for her to briefly meet Ryan, before he becomes a magical girl/joins the team.

Yeah, and like I said in the notes. ‘Enjoy’ could have several meanings, but did not want to break up the choices even more.

The new poll. The darker side of matchmaking. The various girls and different sorts of monsters. Might take a little more time to consider my votes here. https://ecchidreams.com/community/topic/8097-for-the-girls-monster-experiences/

The darker side of the match making poll. To consider what experiences the various girls might have with different monsters. ‘Enjoying’ could mean several things. Not necessarily happy about it, might feel shame or disgust afterwards, but in the moment she feels genuine pleasure, kind of wants more. For demons/monsters or broken girls it might also be genuine enjoyment and craving. Decided to break the monsters into several categories. ‘Bestial’ is something closer to animal, but still a monster, in non-humanoid shape and likely less intelligent, unable to speak. Something like Zorn or Exzelcryth would be ‘humanoid’. For Ryan the choices assume she is a girl, though it might not be impossible for a humanoid to target her as a boy. This is one of the very few things that is not an option for Magical Girls/Knights/other humans, but some of the humanoid monsters could potentially be Futa. Playing Futa creatures is an allowed option. Since it was not included in the first poll, added options too for each of the girls with futas.

Alexandrine was comforted a little by Emi's touch. Those were not her worst memories, but another things she did not like to remember. The question was what to do. This had been her only easy long term solution. She needed more time to consider one. As they got back to the van she looked at it nostalgically. "This thing might not look like much. But in my early days, me and the girls used it as a base of sorts. Somewhere to plan or camp as we made our way between battles. Also for more casual things." She was considering something. "Moving you into the apartment would be...difficult. Either officially or secretly. I need more time to think of another long term solution. But I have a short term idea. Hopefully not more than a few days. I can get some things from my apartment, put them in back here. At least give you a place to sleep." Some bedding, a light, a few other things. Maybe she could give the girl a little bit of the comfort she had been offered without the strings attached.

Will try to figure something out for starting. Was not sure how long or what direction that Emi/Hikaru meeting was going to go. Since she chose not to be a bride, might be some characters faster. Also got another poll in the making, this time just for the girls. But will leave it at that until it's done.

Alexandrine was sure he would patiently wait for a while. She could see it. He appreciated something about her. Certainly had no fear about 'tainting' his bloodline. But she was not going to say anything that might be seen as pushing her to choose him. It was enough she knew the option was still available, if she ever wanted it. "The old ways. Supposedly all the families were like that, arranged marriages between Magical Girls and Knights, years ago. Most gradually changed, his still takes pride in tradition." She walked back towards the van. She still had no intention of abandoning the girl. "You did not waste either of times though." She opened the door to the building and stepped outside. "I can't just leave you back there. You already knew how harsh the world is. Now you have a better idea. That one batch of demons is gone, but there is always more out there. Demons, monsters, aliens, other strange creatures. If you aren't alone, those who fight them will stop confusing you for one of them." That was definitely something he could have protected her from. Something Alexandrine wanted to protect her from somehow. She also wanted to protect from being prey of another sort. "...I have no children...Zorn himself never touched me like that. But I have some idea what your mother went through...You should never experience that." There was another fear. Her damaged trust, hard life, demon blood...she had to protect this girl from being 'broken'. She had to figure out some way to keep watch, protect this girl.

Hikaru stood, nodded. “I understand. If you ever change your mind, the offer remains open. I will happily talk to you again, if you are ready for it.” He wanted to help her. But there were ways things were done, in a family like his. He might still support her indirectly. But unfortunately for Emi, marriage was the only option if she wanted to live here. It was true, he was not angry, or upset. But if she was unwilling, there was nothing else to discuss. He would return to his chambers for the night. There was something about her. He was willing to wait some time for her. Alexandrine watched him walk towards the back door. She would wait at least until he left the room, see if Emi changed her mind, before leaving. “That’s just the way he’s always been. He looks at many things his own way. That was the ‘easiest’ solution. Something else can probably figured out, if you are sure about this. Unfortunately you aren’t going to convince to live here any other way.” She was not really surprised at this result, but she had thought there was a chance, it was right to offer it to Emi.

Hikaru showed no immediate reaction to her question. “I told you. You will only be my bride if you choose to. I do hope I can convince you. But I will not force you, or pressure you to do so. I will not be angry if you leave. Let me put the question to you then. Is there anything I can do that would make it more appealing to you? To make you want it?” He did not want her to feel any obligation to do this. He wanted to help her, to show her there was happiness to be found here. He did hope there was something he could to warm her up to it. ”This is your choice.” Alexandrine repeated. “I do believe you can find happiness here. But neither of us want you to do it unless you want to.” She had made this suggestion for a reason. But she told Emi just to consider it. She could understand the girl’s reluctance.

Hikaru sensed the unease. Her unspoken question, in her reactions. “Just as I mourn my wife. I miss your mother too, as a friend and ally. I do not know everything that happened, can only guess.” He paused to consider how to cover the next subject. “I did not know Zorn did that to her. It is something I can only understand to a degree. Our enemies have learned to hurt our women that way. Partially for their own pleasure, partially to hurt the women. Every Magical Girl is aware of the danger. Teammates try to protect each other when possible. Sometimes they get isolated, there have been occasions a whole team was over powered and taken by the enemy at the same time.” ”I do not know what your mother was thinking when she found out she was pregnant. But I have not seen her for years. Did not know where she was. But she sent no message saying she was in danger. And some just get overwhelmed and lose the will to fight.” He glanced at Alexandrine, without judgement. He was not going to risk insulting Emi, making random guesses at what her mother thought. “Meeting you, I regret I did not try to find and help both of you sooner.” ”You are not the first Magical Girl to be the child or descendant of a demon, or other non-human creature. I cannot say with certainty it is not already in my blood.” ”You have had a hard life. I cannot blame you for being uneasy. I offer you comfort, peace, at my side. You would have freedom to come and go as you please. But this would be your home, your family. A place you do not have to hide yourself, to be able to relax. All I ask is for you to consider this your home your family. To spend at least some nights with me.” Yes. She would be his wife. Sex was expected, and yes hopefully she would bear his children. But if she found love elsewhere, he would not stop her. He offered a place to belong, peace. He would not be forceful about it, not expect it constantly. As long she gave him a reasonable amount, and felt she was part of the family he would let her do what she wanted most of the time. ”It is not a fairly tale wedding, I realize. It might not be what you dreamed of. I cannot promise you romantic love, but do not rule it out with time either. What I do promise, is I accept you completely for what you are. Would feel no shame with you at my side. With Alexandrine’s help as well, we can offer you a chance to experience things you never have. To not be seen as a monster. To be seen as a hero like your mother.”

Hikaru glanced at the girl as she put her hood down. Taking note she was not entirely human, but he was not bothered by it. He understood what it meant, and that it was not her choice. No sudden movements or strange reactions. He nodded at her offering her name. Then was silent for a moment as she explained her origins. ”I know both those names. Ueno and Zorn. I fought alongside your mother in the past. Against your father. I am grateful for your honesty.” There was no anger or disgust in his voice. “For you to tell me that, Alexandrine must have explained the past. Do not be afraid. I have mourned my wife. Alexandrine gave all the vengeance I need.” He decided to explain the situation for him a little more. “Many families of Magical Girls and Knights are very old. Including g mine. We have a pride in our history. Our traditions. Family legend says our power started with the child of a god and human.” He shrugged. “I can not say if it is true for sure, but we take pride in our family either way.” ”I may be a few years past my prime. But I am not an old man either. I am still young enough, that I should marry again. I would still take you as my bride, if willing. But please, ask me anything you wish before making your decision. Myself, my family, the marriage, anything you wish to know or talk about.”

You get a choice when making them if they are anonymous or not. If anonymous, I don’t think anyone can see it. I thought they were fun ways to see what everyone is interested in, but of course no one has to vote on them. Planning can also be done here, or privately too.

I set it so you can see who voted, by tapping/clicking on the number of votes (to make sure if both players were voting for it or not). Me and Chiyako appear to have voted for everything. BladeRunner voted for some.

Alexandrine did not feel she could get especially close to anyone right now. Since that day, her heart had grown cold. She could have done what she needed to physically as a wife. But she did not feel right doing that as she was. Now she felt Emi deserved it more. Alexandrine had known peace and happiness in her past. This girl had not, even her bond with her mother just softened the cruelty of her life. She gave the girl a soft pat on the head, a slightly strange feeling with the hidden ears there. “You have nothing to apologize for to either of us. You might have a demon’s blood, but you do not have their heart.” With that she stepped forward. Pushed the doors open and led her into a wider room, pillars on each side. Windows showing the victories of centuries past. Down a carpeted center and eventually up steps. A man sat there, on the floor, cross legged. He wore a fancy dark red robe with several small golden emblems. “Alexandrine.” He said with a nod, she nodded back and he turned to the girl at her side. “Welcome to the home of the Shinkawa family. I am its current head, Hikaru. I would welcome you into the family. But please sit. Let’s talk a little. Whether you become my bride or not will be your choice.” He wanted her to be comfortable, at ease. But there was going to be no romance here. Maybe love would come later, it would be nice, but it was not a requirement. Whether it did or not, he intended to treat her well, if she chose to marry him. The ceremony could be tonight, if she was willing.

She had heard that question? Well it was not that surprising and she was not bothered by the asking. It was a sensitive question though. Connected to the pain Emi was already a little aware of. “I’m not suited to be anyone’s wife right now. Even if this is a marriage where love is not required.” Had he asked when she was younger, she might have said yes. But right now, her heart and body were closed to such things. She opened the door and led Emi down dimly lit halls. She knew where she was going, where the meeting would occur. “He already had a wife, last time I might have considered saying yes.” He needed a new wife, not a first wife. Another connection to the tragedy that Alexandrine and Emi were somewhat linked by. The nature of the building perhaps, made her a little more open. “I have not fought in several years now. Not transformed. I used to be part of a team. Now I am alone…” ”Your father was indirectly responsible. Though the real blame was on the demon he served. Your father was one of several generals. We stormed their realm. Their fortress. My last fight. They were defeated. But only I left those walls.” She was holding a lot in. This was intensely painful to say. “One of those girls. My friends…and my sister. Was his wife at the time.” She turned into a larger hall leading towards large golden doors, their ultimate destination. “Do not let any of this make you scared or guilty. You are not your father. I understand that and so will he.” They were part of a different sort of world. Maybe some others had been stupidly hostile with Emi. But they wanted to help her. Saw her as one of them, not a demon. Not even being Zorn’s daughter changed that.

It was a quiet drive. Alexandrine was not much for small talk in recent days. Though at some point the two of them would probably get to know each better. Seeing how new it was to Emi, she took turns easier than she might have otherwise, but besides that drove normally. They left the town eventually. A few minutes through open fields. Then she turned down a road leading into a wooded and hilly area. She watched for any animals in the road, but otherwise. kept going until they reached the gate. Old ornate. As the van approached, they opened, let her drive in a closed behind them. It was a bit of a complex inside, one large building in the center, a few smaller ones around it. The center building was clearly old. A number of statues, spires and various decorations. It kind of had the feel of a temple. “This is it. His family home. They lived here a long time.” There was a reason for the look. Emi would learn as she met her potential husband. Alexandrine stepped out walked to the side, opened Emi’s door, waited to see if she needed any help getting out or regaining her footing.

Alexandrine led Emi down the streets again, back to the unassuming van, parked where she had started the chase. It was just driver seat, passenger seat and an empty back. “Sit in front or back, whichever you are more comfortable with.” She offered as she got into the driver seat, waited for her to get in and started it up. “It will not be a long drive. His place is a little outside of town, but on this side.” Had the girl ever even been in a vehicle? Very recently? With her background, it did not seem impossible, though she had experienced it while her mother was still around. She drove fairly fast, not exceptionally. But she did not want to take her time with something like this.

Alexandrine pulled out her phone. She had to give him a hint of what was coming with this surprise visit. “…Yes, it’s me..it has been a long time…”. Questions about why she called, if she was prepared to fight again, or if not, if she wanted to be the one to become his new wife. Not the first time he had asked her that. She had briefly considered it in the past, but felt she was in no condition to do it. “You’re right, I have sat in the shadows for too long…” ”…No, I must still decline. But that is why I have called you. I want to introduce you to someone. A possible bride. A girl I just found today. She is at least willing to meet you and consider it…”. He found the idea interesting. Alexandrine, attempting to play matchmaker, bring him a potential bride. She did not mention the demon blood, knew he would not care. “We will be there soon.” She said and hung up. Turning to Emi. “Follow me. I will take you to my van, drive you there. Meet him with you.” She turned and walked towards the door.

Alexandrine froze, a brief emptiness her eyes. A punch in the gut. That name. “…Zorn…”. She whispered shakily. So many memories filled her head, she felt like she might be sick. But she forced them back. Zorn was dead. She killed him, killed them all. She avenged the others. She did not see the body, but he could not have survived the slaughter she performed in that place. She took a few breaths to calm herself. “Forgive me. That name…He is one who has hurt both of us.” ”…Do not blame yourself for your father. Your mother was not the first or last to be violated by the enemy. Not the first to be given a child by it. You have demon blood, but you are not a demon.” She left it unsaid, but she had felt the first half it too. Had monsters force themselves on her on few times, though she never had a child. She returned to the plan. “At least talk to him. Consider it. I will come with you. Whether or not you agree, I promise he won’t hurt you.” She hoped Emi would agree after talking to him. He was a good man, not always a warm one. But he would accept her, give her some peace, maybe even happiness.

That could be fun, though will take some time on world building and gradually putting the team together before we start brining monsters in. Did see you voted for him with both versions of Ryan. Could possibly find a way to introduce them together before either join the team or Ryan discovers his power. Though they likely won’t get together until later, after those things happen. Him and girl Ryan having some fun together before either think about doing it the other way.

Well, it would be interesting to see how Emi reacted to this. A possibility she probably had not considered. “I know a man. A knight. He lives out of town, a large gated home. He is something of a traditionalist.” Someone who stuck to some older traditions, dedicated to the fight. “He would not care about your blood. Your appearance. If you were willing to fight as a Magical Girl, he could shelter you…”. Well that was true, but there was something else he would need. “…If you were also willing to become his wife…”. He was a traditionalist. He needed a new wife, he did not need love though. It was a practical thing for him. He looked at it like a nobleman, he considered Magical Girl/Knight bloodlines to be something similar. Sure, they did not rule people. But to protect people, to preserve the power. The bloodlines had to be preserved. ”He won’t try to control you. He is not a traditionalist in that sense, does not look at women that way.” Sure, certain ‘activities’ would come with being his wife. But he would largely let her do her own thing, probably even look the other way, if she found herself interested in others. It was essentially an arranged/‘political’ marriage of sorts. Was Emi willing to do that for a real home? Alexandrine was unsure, curious to see her reaction. The details would have to be talked out with him though.

Alexandrine thought on the name. Trying to remember if she ever met the girl’s mother. It sounded a little familiar. Not a friend or anything. But they might have met once or twice, even fought together on a rare team up. It was unfortunate that she seemed to be another Magical Girl who had met an unfortunate end. She would not try to make Emi talk much about her, let Emi decide if and when to talk about that. ”I live in an apartment building myself. I would offer to try to find you a room there. But that is a little crowded. You deserve more space. A chance to live somewhere you can relax. Not hide yourself….I do have one idea. But I’m not sure how appealing you will find it.” Free housing, where Emi did not have to disguise herself. That was not exactly easy to find. There was one option she had thought up, but she would not be surprised if Emi did not like what she would have to do to get it. But maybe a girl like this, so used to surviving would consider it a small price. Emi’s reaction would determine if she elaborated.

Alexandrine followed the girl, not making any sudden moves. Nothing that could be interpreted as hostile. One solution did occur to her. But it was one that would likely take some convincing, she would not say it yet. She followed the girl into her home. It resembled her own 8n some ways, except that she no holes to board up and had electricity. As she did so she introduced herself. “My names is Alexandrine. Alexandrine Deforest.” It was offer of trust. A Magical Girl did not casually give that out to someone who already knew what she was. Was it the first time the girl learned the name of one who was not her mother? She looked over the various surroundings some more. “How long have you been here? How often do you move?” She was curious how long the girl would have stayed here if the two of them had not met. Not especially long, she guessed.

Yes, that could happen. I’ve got some ideas with Emi, too. Including a different way to bring Hikaru into the story, help her living situation. Alexandrine may bring that up to her soon. Could also have some interesting father-daughter ‘bonding’ too later on. Could be a mix of an attempt to break her, and demons might just look at things like that differently. Zorn just might just think it is natural to do that sort of thing with his daughter, try to teach her to enjoy it.