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She did not react negatively, that made Fujiko breathe a lot easier. It could be the slight alterations to appearance, combined with the trauma and the large crowd, or the effects of the mark that blocked her from completely recognizing Exzel in human guise. Probably a little of everything if she had just had an emotional breakdown. Whatever the case she felt releived, but she could feel her mark reacting now. Normally it would make the marked one more reactive to sexual advances, horny, however it would be to less effect with the limiters, it might still giver her a warm feeling in certain places. It might work more the closer she got, it had been a long time since she had had a marked "pet," and had put limiters on. Though the dangerousness of the situation excited her deep down. "Oh hello!" She waved to Elie sitting with Daimond S. She did move closer, looking to get a read on Alexandrine, to make sure her presence was not off putting. She had put work I to making a good impression, and did not want to upset that now. "I have been enjoying the musical performances and looking around, I don't wish to intrude, butwould you mind if I joined you now? I noticed Tarot cards earlier. I hope it's not too forward to say I'm interested to know more about that." She looked between both girls, trying to judge if they actually wanted company.

Exzel's voice was calm, even, "I meant no disrespect Hellhound. Perhaps you're more right than you know." She thought back to when she was an operative for Gyumao. Thought about how she used her power through the centuries. All the black ops, infiltration, exploitation and assassintion. Some of it had been for survival. Some it, she had enjoyed some of the work, if it hadn't been under Gyumao, she really might have lost herself in it. She had liked the subterfuge and manipulation best. "I do not deny it." She gave a gentle reasurring smile, as she knelt next to Hellhound, her dress having seen better days. "Let me help you for now, if I may? Let us get you healed up?" She could be an interesting friend to have, her offer was sincere. It wasn't long before Zef returned with the Mazone women, corrupted tree spirits in human form. Standing prepared to assist, but for the go ahead from the beast-girl.

Fujiko scanned the crowd visually as she went, walking with a purpose, it was a little harder to find her mark with the power limiters on. That and focusing on keeping her aura suppressed just in case. With all the magical girls and cosplayers around, it was harder than she liked. But after long minutes, she was able to zero in, and find the right direction, threading her way through the crowd. She did a double take as she passed the picture area. That bunny girl, not what I want right now. She continued on, eventually finding her mark. There she was, sitting at the table, with the Daimond Sorceress. It looked like they were eating desert or some such. She decided to get a green tea from a vender, and walk closer, not straight at them, but near them, casually, as to not attract extra attention. If she could get close enough to activate her mark, perhaps it would ease her mind before see saw her. Perhaps not, no telling how much the limiters would block any effect. She would be prepared to run if needed, marking clear escape routes, and large crowds to get lost in, if this went bad. She was passing the table, behind Daimond S, looking at Elie seeing if she would catch her eye, and trying to read what her reaction would be.

***** Fujiko flashed a flirtatious smile at Jumi, "Yes perhaps your right." She ran a hand down her side to her hip. "I might be able to find something, I should look around more. Thank you for your suggestion." Fujiko thought she could definitely pull off the short skirt that seemed to be popular with magical girls. "If I find something, perhaps you might rate how well I pull off the look? Your opinion would be most welcome, I hope to see you around later." Fujiko could feel the emotions from her marked human receding, though she was still curious as to what was happening. She felt the need to go check out the situation, as much as she wanted to chat up Jumi more.

@Warning The thought process was, she saw Hellhound pinned and the fight going out of her. Exzel assuming a killing blow might be coming very soon, Exzel having a feel that Alexandrine was powerful and fairly remorsless in combat, whether that was true or not. I was picturing a spear, that didn't hit anything critical like her heart. Thinking that she'd be able to remove her, retreat, and give her enough time for her demon healing to compensate for blood loss. It was time to go, and she didn't want to suffer Hellhound's fate, nor want to leave her alone to her alone to die. She's got things to aid healing at the fortress as well. So that was the thought process. It I write something that seems off, by all means, I'll hear anyone out. Can always go back and change it up if necessary. Though it sounds like Alexandrine would pull it back when Exzel came over to her, so I think we're good now, everyone? As to getting back, I'm assuming thay forest wan't terribly far from the City? If someone has a cell phone, I'm thing they could just GPS their way back, or at least find the closest civilization for a Uber so something?

Fuck! Exzel watched the demon dog get effectively handled by the daimond sorceress. She thought quickly. She could summon reinforcements, gather her energy and start going all out, but to what end? She much preferred to set an ambush later, and try to capture one then commit her minions to a pitched battle rashly, the only thing to gain was victory, maybe a meal for Zef, but at what cost? No it was time to fade away. Exzelcryth closed the portal back to the city the girls were so close to, sprinted a short distance at high speed coming up behind Hellhound and grabbed the monster girl. "With me monster! Now!" She immediately opened a portal to her fortress and stepped through pulling Hellhound with her. No sooner where they through than the portal closed in a flash. Leaving the magical girls and a knight alone in a dark, starlit daimond oasis in the forest, and a few flames quietly smoldering on the edge, the smell of carbon drifting through the air from a like campfire. **** At Exzel's fortress **** The portal opened in the zen garden out back and Exzel stepped through, bring Hellhoumd with her. The portal closed as soon as they stepped out. Exzelcryth took a deep dreath, letting the monster girl go, setting her down on some grass under a cherry blossom. A large stone stood in the center of the garden, a 10 foot monolith, with runes etched down the sides, an ancient demonic script, marking this a waystone. Serving a homing beacon for Exzel, once you knew what to look for. It was different than sensing a demon or a magical girl, a waystone like this you could sense only after placing your hand on it and attuning to it. It also carried enchantments to mask evil energy in the area, a gift Hagitha had set up for her days ago. It was dark in the garden save for the glow of the waystone and two long buring torches that flickered orange light by the pond. "They were stronger than I had hoped. That damned Daimond Witch especially. Though the spikey one was also quite adept..." She brushed herself off, recalling the last time she grabbed the boy as she did. His body was surprising solid for a mortal, though she did manage to find one soft spot to grab when she threw him. "Is every in order, my mistress?" Asked a deep booming voice. Zef a 7 foot tall red Oni with white markings, baring an iron studded club over his shoulder, walked out of the fortress to the new arrivals. "I had a run in with the most beautiful girl, Zef. It was all going well until her friends showed up. A tangle with this planet's guardians was unavoidable it seems, but not before I claimed one. But perhaps... I may have found a new ally?" She turned to Hellhound, addressing her in a polite tone, "You got tangled in my fight, apologies. You fought well, despite the Daimond Witch. I'm am Lady Exzelcryth, might I have your name, monster?" "Summon the Mazone, I would have this one healed tonight."

"Do you think so?" Fujiko looked down at herself, and did a half spin, as if trying to picture what she would look like. A show, more for Jumi's sake than her own, to give her a glimpse of more angles of her body for her next question. "Thanks! Who would I dress as though? Could I pull off anyone, do you think?" She looked thoughtful for second, "I'd have to find something that fit just right, and I'd probably need help to be any good. Maybe I should just watch this time and learn?"

"Uhh!" The boy ducked her high kick, and came forward, leaving Exzel feeling exposed briefly, in more than one way. His attacks were precise, and they actually hurt. Gritting her teeth she stumbled back in her dress, just as fire engulfed her surroundings. She made sure to stay clear of the magical flames enough to not be hurt. She was resistant but not immune to fire, especially magic. Soon after she noticed the ground turning to some kind of crystal looking substance. Dancing through the flames as they covered her movement, she saw Toshiro distracted, the fire catching him off gaurd. Stepping quick with a circular movement that wood have looked at home in earth Bagua style martial arts, Exzel got behind him in a flash and grappled him. Her arms going around his chest, her soft breasts smashing against his back, she executed a thrust of her hips to break his balance. Running one hand lower down his front, she grabbed him, and leaned back further throwing him toward the portal. Leg swinging in a wide circular arc after she released him, she stood up in a defensive stance taking in the situation.

***By the merchandise*** "I don't have a costume. Even if I did, I'm not sure I'd be so good dressing like someone else." She lied. "If I was interested... where would I even start? It seems like it'd be a lot of work. Do you think I could pull something like that off?" Fujiko did consider it. She actually did find it fun dressing as other people, even if she tried to present the opposite as true. Even more fun taking their appearance perfectly, but that was for another time, and for other uses. She could sense sorrow suddenly. Her marked plaything was close, and feeling strong emotions. Sorrow tended to make people volunerable, and Fujiko wondered what was happening to cause such a strong emotion. It peeked her curiosity, to say the least.

Was thinking BladeRunner would want to post next, most likely.

"Of course that makes sense, thank you." Fujiko/Exzel turned towards the rooms, wondering if any where occupied. The rituals of these earth humans where different, but she's seen far stranger. What were they doing in there, really? She went back to looking at the art. Finding a good one of Daimond Sorceress, and pulled it out to set with the other one. These would be good to show her subordinates later if nothing else. She did come across another of Jumi, completely naked. Lookong it over if she really had that form, she was quite attractive. Fujiko pulled it out, turned and held it out to Jumi for her to take, of she wanted it. "I imagine you are looking for these. I would completely understand, in your position, I might do the same. Although, this one does seem fairly tasteful compared to some, there's a certain elegance in the lines, but they paid special attention to you face. There, the gentle expressionl, yet eyes of someone ever alert and on guard. Still probably not for the general public eh?" She handed her money to the man for the art she had pulled out, and he put it in a bag for her. "I wonder what else there is around here to see? Did I hear correctly there was a cosplay competition tomorrow?"

So the portal should be open for anyone to use right now in the wanderers. If the fight drags on a while, Exzel will not keep it open for ever.

***By the merchandise*** Fujiko feigned an embarrassed look, "Oh!" Covering her mouth a moment. Still leaning somewhat close to keep the conversation somewhat private, "I honestly had no idea. That is why I asked, I had heard some things... but this really is my first time at one of these. But thank, that is very good to know. Could that space used for say, private jam sessions if one was musically inclined?" She straightened back up, "I did just talk to Daimond Sorceress not long ago. She has such a good soul, it was a nice talk. May I ask, will you be joining her new team?"

Happy mother's day!

"If I'm being truthful, I wanted to meet the Daimond Sorceress. Such an interesting girl, you know? Now that I'm here however, I do like music, with the performances. Music night back home was always something I looked forward to." She nodded down to the table they were at, "I find some of the art very well done as well. This is the first con I've been to, there's so much to see. So many people to meet. I wonder, is it true... that fans and girls sometimes get personal time like the rumor I heard?" She leaned in closer lowering her voice, trying to look discreet, "How would that even work?"

Broken by Zorn or Exzel, or her minions (like Zef?) sound like delightful options. I would think Zorn most likely, but either way, I'd be game. Also if she was on Jumi's or Emi's mom's team would be a cool twist.

"I've only recently moved her from, Hokkaido," smoothly reciting the cover she had worked out for herself. She turned and politely bowed as seemed to be the custom in these parts, also aware it helped show her cleavage off momentarily. Practiced at using every advantage her body offered, it was all part of her visual-phsycological tactics with interpersonal communication. Even if people weren't attracted to her sex, they almost all universally reacted better to beautiful people. "I'm Fujiko, Please forgive me, I'm not familiar with your name, but I'd love to know it, if I may?"

"My, your endurance is commendable, but I wonder how long you'll be able to keep it up?" She said as she eyed Toshiro, annoyed he looked so calm. He wouod be much harder to break or corrupt than she'd like. Although that could be a fun challenge for another time. Exzel was aware of a hole in the dimensional space opening above her, as she talked to Toshiro. It felt different than the usual demon portal, she didn't think she could control it, but she could sense it. Beside her instead ability, she may as well have been air traffic control for Gyumao's army dimensional travels, for far to long. Her finely honed sense at reading all portals and dimensional holes, tears and pockets was second to none. The little one was trying to use her own tricks against her, cheeky, she liked it. Hellhound was mid air, in a leap at the little one, spikey boy was in front of her, the dimensional hole above her, linked to a dome around the bunny girl, she thought fast. Exzel using her demon strength jumped straight up quickly, emerging from the dome in such a way she caught Hellhound before she hit the dome, altering their trajectories to the side. "Careful! She seeks to use you as a projectile." She felt the powerful muscles of the monster girl as she held her, she would be a real asset in any fight. Exzel set Hellhound down, releasing her as soon as they landed. "That shimmering dome will transport you." She nodded to Hellhound, warning her about the little one's defense. Though she had saved herself from getting hit by Hellhound via Emi's portal, they were on opposite sides of Exzel's portal from the humans now, she all the humans would have to do is back up and jump through. Exzel did keep the portal up, as she saw no advantages on forcing a fight here and now. She didn't particularly want to see what the Daimond Sorceress was capable of while fighting with the kids. She did take a fighting stance however and leapt at the spikey boy, hoping to drive him back through the portal. Launching an extremely rapid punch combo followed by a high spinning kick that would have split a tree, at Toshiro. Hoping it would either anger him, or make him tap his dark power more. She had been holding back earlier, this attack she launched at full speed, as she sensed they were fairly close in strength now.

(I am assuming Jumi is in her magical girl form, please correct me if otherwise) 'Fujiko' was walking around the con, checking out everything, when she noted the art sold at a certain stand. She casually walked over, flashing a playful wink at the proprietor, that made him blush and momentarily look away, when she caught him looking at her. "What kind of art will I find here?" She asked. She noted not everything was displayed, as she heard his reaponse about a 'wide variety' of artists and looks. So she began to look through what he had, wondering if the more riské stuff was hidden. It appears that way. There were clothed renditions toward the front, in the middle she was starting to come across topless art. "Ah, a man of culture indeed." She told the proprietor, with a gentle smile which he reciprocated. She looked for the Princess of Fate, but couldn't find any. As she looked further she was aware of a presence next to her, a magical girl, with pink hair. The very same one that looked to be on a topless pin-up piece that was Exzel's hand as she browsed. She pulled it out turning it away from Jumi and placed it face down on the table, trying to silently indicate to the proprietor, to hold it for her. She went back to browsing, a picture of a topless Daimond Sorceressin her hand, as the pinked haired girl talked to the owner. Looking to Jumi after, "Hello there miss, I love your outfit." She said nicely, to compliment the girl. "You wear it so well, and your hair, is simply amazing! So bright!"

I'll just let her be aware of where they lead for now, and not able hijack this specific kind then, see what fun we can have.

@SataiRolePlayingGuy, Is Jumi in the same region as everyone else?

@Warning, did you want someone to follow Mitsuko home the first night of the con? It seemed like she was pretty careful, someone would probably have to have fo used on Mitsuko to really notice what went down.

@Chiyako, catching up on Wanderers now that I'm back. Emi opened a portal? I'm asking because if you'll note Exzel's abilities, she can "open, close and hijack" magic portals. That said, I don't want to rain on your parade. I would normally have her try and close Emi's portal or hijack and redirect. However, if you don't want Exzel messing with Emi's portals I'll refrain. Don't want to shut down people's cool stuff.

'Fujiko' watched Elie from afar, saw her talking to Daimand S and wondered what they were talking about. No matter, there were too many people to hear. Instead she turned her attention to the stage, slowly eating a big soft pretzel with cheese sauce on it. Having to lick her lips after a bite to get the cheese off it. It was a pleasant song, Emi seemed a bit... unrefined in some movements, but it was interesting to watch for Exzel none the less. She did, actually enjoy music, so this was a bonus.

Exzel looked at the boy edging toward the portal, and the bunny girl holding the guns. Addressing them, "I could have easily closed this portal and trapped you. But I think it's time for you to go now." She gestured toward the portal. "I'm doing you a favor and letting you walk away this time. Unles you want to try your luck? Or... we could talk some?" She only said that because she could sense some darkness about them. If they wanted to talk she would do just that with these two. Exzel looked back to Hellhound. "Do you wager the one with spikey hair would be fun to play with?"