Balthier

Zef took the drink, and threw it back, draining the cup in one go. The saké smooth and refreshing. "Ahhhhh! That's a good bottle!" He enjoyed the view further and it didn't escape Exzel. Though she wasn't often in the mood, or frame of mind to share Elie usually, in this setting and circumstance, with Elie dressed as Allura, her fun loving side was coming back out. And maybe, just maybe Zef deserved something as a reward for rescuing Elie. He had prevented Kaji from emptying his vile seed in her after all. So Exzel as Lotor let him look. Lotor looked for Allura to his companion's hard Oni cock, smiling to himself. He himself was hard for Elie as Allura now to. Lotor took his cup, and sipped the saké, a slight, confident smile still on his lips. A contrast to the hungry, barely retained look on Zef's face. Lotor slowly, but firmly placed a hand on Allura's leg, grabbing her thigh and feeling up towards her hip. "Of course, I'd never want to make you betray your paladins... and yet, I am a prince. Isn't that more important than a mere... paladin?" His finger caressed her smooth leg, until they grabbed her hip, in a possessive preview of what he had in mind.

Akemi smiled again, signifying her happiness at the Hound's decision. She slid an arm around the Hound's waist and gave her a friendly, quick girly little hug to show support, before she stood up, water dripping down her body. "Well then. Let's go." She paused a second her top half out of the water, glistening as the water ran down her feminine frame. "Have you been in a car?" Akemi wondered, if Hellhound would get sick in the car if she wasn't used to it. Then again, maybe she could just roll the window down. That always worked for her farther's dog they had many years ago. Akemi put her hand to her mouth, slightly laughing to herself at the thought of Hellhound riding in a car with the window down, head sticking out. She turned and climbed out of the warm water, her nipples hardening as the water evaporated from her skin. "Could you generate a low amount of heat? Just enough to mostly dry me off?" She asked, tuning around still fully naked, to ask Hellhound. It was curious how girly her mannerisms were, despite the fact, that under the surface a tough swordswoman with a heart of fire lay. She was completely different than that with most of her friends though, and she seemed to think Hellhound was more comrade than enemy now.

I did miss it. Is she not coming back? Work is always crazy this time of year for me. Usually until March.

I was just sick for week. So sapped of energy still it's not funny. If anyone needs to progress past my current stops, by all means, not sure when I'll be back,and with appropriate energy.

Apologies all, but friends reached out and asked me to GM a game, tabletop IRL. I suspect getting that up and running is going to keep me occupied for some time. Welcome aboard!

Depending on family and friends goings ons, not sure if I'll be able to post more yet through the new year. I might, but I also may not, time will tell. Merry Christmas all!

Akemi looked though trying to figure out how it would work. She was fairly sure she could convince her dad... "Perhaps, you can out Mascot the other shop. Think of it as a challenge. Not a physical fight, but a battle to see who can generate more attention... for their restraunt." Akemi feigned looking concerned, "It might be difficult. The cafés Mascot has been quite popular, it'll take someone special to challenge her. She not magic, as far as I can tell anyways." That part was actually true though. "Often times people will dress as animals, to get attention for their business or sports team. They generate interest and can work up a crowd. They can be seen as good luck also." Akemi gently touched her arm, and petted her there. "If you could face this challenge and win, you could become quite popular. But it's up to you, it may not be your... thing. I just think it would be a good cover to get you in. I understand if it's a bit too... frightening. The Cat Cafés Mascot is good. No one would falt you for not wanting to go head to head, in the street, trying to draw attention." Akemi smiled softly, hoping this was a good idea, but feeling a little unsure. More unsure the more she thought about it. None-the-less her smile looked warm and reassuring. "You could always leave if you needed to, even if you did come with me."

Zef regarded Elie before she left to change, "There is a little sweetness, which can be masked, depending on the brewing, and notes of umami. The complexity depends on the brewer. One may think it like beer, but it seems closer to wine to my mind." Saké was one of Zef's loves. Much like well endowed women. He watched her reaction to Exzel's transformation to Lotor, smiled to himself to see his mistress drive Elie a little wild with want. Lotor-Exzel let Elie up, and he watched her with a look that told her, he wanted her, yet he remained clam and still, putting a hand through his white hair, to show it off. His posture as he sat was relaxed, but his body was perfectly masculine, exuding a feel of power and command. Exzel had something like stage presence in this form, and with Zef a little ways away, their powerful masculine aursa permeated around Elie. Zef and Lotor-Exzel looked at Elie as she entered. Lotor with a fitring, confident slight smirk, Zef's mouth actually dropped a moment, as his eyes took in her Allura cosplay. He had managed to control himself up until now, but as he sat watching her walk in, it might as well have been Allura, he got hard for her. His body betraying his thoughts, and there was no hiding his large Oni cock in it's current state as he sat there in the clear wster and Elie approached to pour the drinks. Lotor spoke, "Simply ravishing, my dear. A perfect Princess Allura!" Lotor observed her walking, still a slight smile on his face. If Exzel had a secret desire, it was probably to fuck either princess Allura or Lotor. Fucking as Lotor would almost be as good. "An astonishing likeness..." "Now princess, pour our guest a drink, and tell me the secrets of Voltron..."

Akemi was just not used to someone else's body pressed against hers like this. It made heart heart beat, just a little faster, nut the warmth was nice. She looked thoughtful. How would people react? "I'm not sure. I think it would be okay. I can't account for every individual though. I can definitely get you there and to my father's restraunt..." Suddenly an idea came to Akemi, and she raised one arm, make a fist and brought it down into her other hand that was open palm up, in a sort of body language to signify a sudden idea. She bounced on her seat, nudging her hip against the hounds. Her voice, was filled with excitement, "Maybe I could tell people you're our shop's mascot? You know, like an icon, used to attract customers and for good luck. A restraunt across the street from ours opened a while ago, and they use a girl dressed as cat girl to attract customers. It's been cutting into our customers too, maybe you're just what we need! If you wouldn't mind of course... But it could give you a kind of secret cover to be in Yokohama for a time at least." Akemi turned, looking hopefully at Hellhound. It wasn't perfect, but it was an idea. One that might work and get her in the City a bit anyway.

Akemi felt like Hellhound was cozying up to her like a dog seeking affection, though she was humanoid also, so Akemi didn't quite know how she wanted to respond, so didn't withdraw, but didn't cozy up further either. Instead displaying a gentle smile, "It pleases me to hear that. The most important thing is, we must not damage my father's establishment. If you can promise me that, I can definitely let you try his famous beef bowl." Akemi felt a slight nervousness as the Hound leaned against her, causing her to squeeze Hellhound's tail a little more firmly. "I-I'm sure someone will notice you." Akemi wondered what her father would think. He was aware of the Magical girl world, had been since he'd met her mother. But she'd never tried to befriend anyone like the Hound, nor brought them by. He had been nice to her school and magical friends so far, but had no idea how he'd react to a beast girl. Somehow, she found herself hoping for his approval. "I'm pretty banged up though. I heard there's a princess a little north of my home home that can bend fate, and can even heal. I'm wondering if she can heal my scars, I want to find out. Soon, if possible."

"To my taste, their is nothing better to drink. It may be a bit much for someone of... less constitution." Zef glanced at Ellie's body as if he could somehow judge how well she could tolerate drink. She certainly looked... healthy in his eyes. Exzel squeezed Elie against her as she listened to her talk. A devious smile crossing her face, suddenly feeling playful. "Oh, I'd like to see that. Then again, I'm not sure you've fully considered the possibilities of what I'm capable of." With a brief moment of concentration, Exzel changed shape, morphing into the perfect form of Lotor. Now possessing his voice as well, "I could conquer many a princess!" With that, Exzel as Lotor grabbed Ellie and sat her on his lap, handling and feeling up her body, before releasing her. "Perhaps we should see how good your cosplay is? Would it not be fitting for Allura to serve me some deink?" Lotor winked at Elie, sitting with excellent posture, looking very masculine with chest out, and Exzel made a point to give her a smoldering look, that said prince Lotor could get what he wants.

"They can be super tasty made right. I don't know if they'd agree with you though. My father... actually runs a restaurant in Yokohama, a big city not terribly far from here. I was just considering if I could smuggle you into the city some time to try food." Akemi smiled big as she continued to stroke the Hounds tail, unconsciously squeezing more around the end of her tail, "I get the feeling you might like his beef bowl. In fact, it's one of our specialties. Perhaps I could bring you there one day? If you think you could control yourself enough." She wasn't 100% sure it was a great idea, but things were going in the right direction that Hellhound might actually turn into an ally, and Akemi needed more friends that could fight too. It was just at that moment when Akemi's stomach growled. Looking rather embarrassed as she laughed nervously, with a slight blush in her cheeks, "It seems like all the fighting has caused me to work up an appetite. Thinking about that beef bowl is making me hungry too, it would seem." Akemi sat still as the Hound moved closer, trying to hide her surprise when their hips touched under water. "M-maybe, if you promise to be nice, I can show you the city one day." She said trying not to get distracted.

Something the Hound said caught her attention. They she was the only one of her kind. Akemi didn't have any siblings, her mother had died too young, and she had felt alone in her youth. Maybe not as alone as the Hound, but she had experienced her own kind of isolation as an only child, her father had never remarried. And now, she had inherited her mother's power, and her father's hope for the future. She at times, felt the weight of continuing her family line. Looking at Hellhound she wondered if she had any similar feelings, but left them unvoiced for now. "Yes, I need to go back eventually. I help my father run his business, and I want to check on my friend..." Akemi listened further before responding, "Hell sounds quite horrid actually. No family at all?" The look on her face was genuine concern as she probed with the question. She was surprised when Hellhound say closer to her. Even more surprised to feel her tail around her waist. It tickled a little at first, and she had to suppress a little laugh. Then when it passed, she reached down under the water and gently began to stroke the Hound's tail with soft, waterlogged fingers, even as it was around her thin waist. "Say, what do you eat? Have you ever had noodles or rice, or do you only eat meat?"

Zef had a thoughtful look on his face, before he looked over at Elie. "Sexiness? I must disagree, the princess has the most appeal by far, though I can see how Lotor and the others would be appealing to you. If I had a princess like that..." He bagan to raise his arms to show how he would grab her, and handle her body, then remembered himself and present company and lowered his arms before he went to far, as Exzel raised an eyebrow, easy to imagine what he would do with such a girl. He regarded Elie further. "Lance is a fun character too." His fun loving, and playful side did appeal to Exzel. "Well you are a little young, I suppose. Don't feel you have to drink with us. I'm sure Lady Exzel won't mind you drinking tea. More saké for me that way anyways." He said that last bit just above a whisper. "You relax tonight, I'll grab the good." Exzel put her hands on the side of the pool and jump out easily. Her lithe, naked form dripping water. Zef tried not to look at her, still struggling with his Oni urges, looked back at the screen. Meanwhile Exzel, walking normally, couldn't help but look like a supermodel on a runway, even relaxed as she was. She grabbed full platters of food and sat them by the side of the spring. Before sliding back next to Elie, like she never left.

Akemi kept to herself, mostly, rubbing her skin until she was a clean as she could get. She noticed Hellhound swimming around, but didn't stare, as was polite. Eventually she herself, feeling like a cool down was needed from the exertion earlier, swam around also. Calm and graceful she swam small circles in the hotpring, breathing deep. Relaxing. "I was expecting a relaxing day. I was coming here to meet my friend... Instead I got into two battles. And to be honest, I wasn't sure I would make it past today." Akemi relaxed further floating on her back. She needed this more than she had known, the hot water doing wonders to leach away the stress of the day. "What a surprise it turned out to be." Moved by the stillness she recited a haiku that she had suddenly recalled. "The west wind whispered, And touched the eyelids of Spring, Her eyes, Primroses." She soaked in the pool for a time, finally sitting near the side. Looking at her scars, she would have to seek magical healing if she wanted her skin back to perfect. She recalled one contact that might be able to help, but would have to pursue that later. Her right arm shoulder felt a little stiff for all the hard sword swinging earlier, she had put all her might into some of those attacks. She rolled her right shoulder to loosen it up. "Where do we go from here?" She looked directly into Hellhounds eyes as she spoke, though her expression was flat, her warm brown eyes betrayed her gentle spirit however. She ran fingers through her hair, as she thought about what to do next.

Akemi, unsummoned her shield, and then her sword, both returning to the either from which they came. She walked slightly behind the Hound, noting she walked like she had no care in the world. She had fought the whole last battle topless, in fact, and Akemi saw no sign that she cared. She wondered if it was her nature, or if it was just because they had all been female so far. Was she trying to show off, or did she just not care. Akemi had always had a little amount of jealousy for those more endowed than herself, since her earlier teen years when it had become clear she wasn't going to be that busty. Still she had managed to get some looks still do to her slender waist, and immaculate hair and face, always taking great care with her makeup. Soon she could hear the gentle flow of water. She watched the Hound finish stripping to nothing and jump in. She paused herself looking around. No one. Biting her lip, she unsummoned her magical transformation. Wings unraveling and disappeared, her armor dissolving in a small swirl of blue bright light. She was back in her torn shirt and navy blue skirt. She bashfully removed her skirt, then her shirt. While she was conscious of her smaller chest around other girls, sometimes making her feel less of a woman around other women; her tone legs, and tight ass, those of an athlete, where perfect. Finally, removing her undergarments, she left her clothes in a neat pile on a grey stone, and slid into the hotspring. She let out a breath as the water felt good, standing waist deep. Dunking herself under and rubbing her face and body, she began to remove the blood from her skin. Save for the marks across her body that Hellhound had sealed. Akemi's skin was almost glowing as she cleaned it in the warm water. Starting to feel human again."You're right the water is nice!"

I don't see an issue with that. I think we had a fairly wide range of characters allowed so far.

Despite circumstances, and the events of the day. There in the hot spring, with Elie, holding her, and watching Voltron she felt at peace, for a time. The curve of Exzel's body, her waist, her hips, her chest, were exquisite, and they fit Elie's own curves as Exzel's warm arm pulled her against her body. In the stillness of the moment, Elie could feel the thump-thump beat of Exzel's heart in her chest. The gentle rise and fall of her chest as she breathed. The demoness' chest was ample and soft against Elie's, her embrace warm. Warmer in the hotspring. "Yes, let us eat, drink, and be merry. Do you have Mochi? And perhaps Saké?" "Aye! Sake!" Seconded Zef. Exzel squeezed Elie's hand, and took her deep purple eye's off the screen and glanced at Elie through, thick, long eyelashes. A small glimpse, perhaps of happiness in soul, fleeting as it may be. Beauty on the surface, sorrow hidden beneath. Whether it was that happiness or the weight of other things, one couldn't tell, but perhaps, just a single, solitary tear rolled down Exzelcryth's cheek. "That is very kind, your closeness, however is all I need to ease whatever pain I have." Zef, once very alert, had also been drawn in, fascinated by the projection. He gazed intently at Voltron, taking in all he could. His hand on the side of the spring, thumbing the tsuba of his sword absently. "This... Lotor?" "Aye, intriguing, is he not?" "Indeed. Yet, the paladins are not without merit. I shall observe further. Keith in particular bares watching."

"Kaji at least thinks of himself as an aristocrat. So he has a veneer of manners at least. There are blood thristy monsters out there, that are truly savage." Exzel explained as ahe sat in the hot spring with Elie. She did enjoy the sounds she could make Elie make. It brought a genuine smile to her face. Exzel thought about Elie's words. If Zorn and Daimond could work together, she might be the only one with a shot at getting that happen, but that was loooong shot. As far as she could tell they hated each other more than anything. It might be a miracle is she could just keep some kind of peace between the two let alone, having them work together. Still either one would be a great help. Anbd Exzel had every intent to keep her hold over Daimond. Taking one of the most powerful magical girls as her own, was an excellent move on her part. Combine that with Elie and her Oni allies Mazone guards and she did have a rather formidable force coming together. Hopefully she could keep it together somehow. She wasn't looking to start a war with anything, but war with Kaji and what was left of his Golden Legion might be coming whether she wanted it or not. If not war, at least lower intensity skirmishes. Exzel didn't think Daimond and Zorn would ever lay together, though she had an idea what Zorn would do for their session a week ago. But she didn't want anyone else influencing her Daimond. She had got her first, and she was Exzel's prize. Now if Daimond could influence Zorn, that might be something else... but she didn't know how likely that would be. This could all blow up in her face as it was, and this wasn't the kind of explosion she wanted in her face. "I would settle for them getting along enough to not kill or maim each other. I'm not even sure how the current neutrality pact will hold up." The water felt great, the warmth was just the right temperature to penetrate her muscles, for a full relaxation. Zef sat in the hotspring also, so that he was on the far side of Elie from Exzel. Eyes darting between the girls, their assets drawing his eyes, he just couldn't help it, they both looked great, and the surroundings. He was still on alert, even naked in the pool of warm water, his sword set next to him on the dry ground. He would not be caught unprepared, even if supposedly the danger had passed. His mind was caught between scanning the surroundings and how good he had felt cuming on the human girl, it had been a while since he had taken one himself. In fact it had been centuries thanks to being sealed away for so long. So it was hard to ignore, nice and beautiful Elie, and sexy lethal looking Exzel in so close a proximity. He could control himself, but he did look. His Oni instincts telling him to take the girls. But his willpower was strong, and he was able to ignore for the most part. He made a conscious effort to keep some physical space between himself and Ellie, for good measure. Exzel meanwhile looked completely relaxed, pulling Elie to lean on her. "Thank you Elie, I'm not sure how much I bare at the moment." She was preoccupied with plotting against Koji, giving into her pleasure at the moment was just not on her mind.

Akemi was still not sure this wasn't a trick. Then again, the beast could have just teamed up with the demon, instead they had fought together.. And she did need to clean off. What the Hel? Maybe they really could be better than enemies. This might be an expect bad but hope for the best situation. She thought she was starting to think like her father. She had been a bit of a daddy's girl, especially since her mom had died so young in her life. Against the odds, as was her style, she chose to take a chance. Hopefully her other friend would forgive her for being nice to the one that injured her. Is she could make a friend, that wouldn't be betraying the people here, would it? Again, they had teamed up against the Golden haired demoness, that had to count for something. "Alright. Let's see what we can see what we find and go from there." She thought she must look a right proper mess, and getting the blood off her and out of her hair, at the least sounded like a good idea. She didn't want the demon's blood on her longer than absolutely necessary anyway. With the slightest smile she said, "Lead on, and I shall follow." Akemi made to walk just behind her, still a little on guard, just in case.

Zef bowed slightly. "My sword is sworn to her. A debt to be repaid." He looked at Exzel handling Elie a moment as he spoke, then politely looked away. Trying not to get too turned on despite their activities and Elie's sweet voice. Exzel continued softly with her fingers pumping her marked girl. The mark of Exzel on Elie glowed brighter as close as they were, increasing Elie's desire, not that it needed to be. Exzel's smooth fingers and gentle touch, expert at massaging intimate places. "Aye, Zorn is his name. We are not supposed to interfere with each other's minions. By that I mean not attack or harm. As much bad blood is between Daimond and Zorn, I have personal doubts how true either my stay to the agreement. I don't want a war, but nor do I wish Daimond to feel like she's been betrayed." Exzel looked at Elie with a soft loving look, as her finger took her deeper, "I amazed how wet you still are." Exzel could tell her body wanted it, whether it was the mark, Elie's needs, or both. It mattered little at this point. She pushed in faster, holding her around her back also, hugging her breast to breast. "I'm not sure I can command Daimond to not seek vengeance. I mean, I can order it, but I would probably have to break her will more. And I rather like her how she is... If I were her I would want vengeance too, so we'll have to see. Equally I can't have Zorn attacking my minions either because, looking that weak would invite more chaos. No, if there's a way for peace, it will be delicate like threading a needle. Further more, Zorn could be a useful ally with Gyumaoh's army remnants gathering around. There's worse foes out there than Kaji, let's hope they stay away frim Earth." The Nexus Devil picked up Elie and carried her to the warm water, slowly stepping in. Zef, completely naked, muscular form like a statue, made to follow her in.

She finished scratching behind to dog-girl's ear, her hand falling by her her armored thigh. She listened to her explain the differences of demons, she had hears of succubus, but had always thought they would have wings. Interesting. If not perhaps it was something similar, she would have to go to the temple and consult the sources for more information. "A friend...?" Akemi said pondering. Her thoughts while initially conflicted, were calmer now. Despite the Hound killing people, despite her friend getting hurt, they had drawn the blood of her foe together. For Akemi drawing swords together, was no small thing either. She was staring off into the distance, processing the days events in her mind. It was amazing how soft her voice was when not in combat, "Perhaps... perhaps we are... or we can be." She was surprised by the next question, although she was just wonder if it might be worth while to find a stream or something nearby to clean a little. The question brought her gaze back to her surroundings and her mind as well. "A bath? Out here!?" She was wondering what she was talking about exactly, she did want to be clean, a bath out here? Was that even possible? Was it a good idea? "I could do without all this blood for sure. What exactly do you propose?"

Between her blood, Hellhounds, and the demoness', Akemi looked rather a mess. Ash and blood on her body and on the armor, down her legs. She didn't particularly want to be seen this way in public, yet she didn't want to revert to her normal girl form yet either. As she stared attention ash a moment longer she noticed the Hound looking like a sad puppy. It was cute, despite the earlier carnage. Her head pat turned into resting her hand on the Hounds head, then rubbsing side to side reassuringly, before finally absent mindedly scratching behind one of her ears. "Good." Akemi said plainly, allowing her voice soft and feminine now that combat was over. Finally taking her eyes off the pile of ash and really looking at the topless dog-girl. They were both pretty messy it seemed. She was actually thankful they were able to team up this time. Already having been banged up, had it been one on one, the outcome would have been questionable. "First one I've seen so... good looking. Usually they appear much more monstrous. I wonder if this is some new group?" Akemi wondered out loud.

Hellhound's fist connected with the demoness before she could release her attack. The savage blow, cracking her spine, as flames exploded forward through her body and out her front. She looked down, as her energy dissipated, not quite believing she had been bested. "Noooo!" Was all she got out as her whole body was consumed by flames as burned quickly to a pile of ash. Akemi's face was stern, eying the Hound a moment before standing relaxed. She executed a chiburi, bringing her sword up by her ear, then swinging it down to the side and stopping suddenly, to fling off any blood still on her blade. Breathing deep, she sheathed her sword. Somehow she had managed to make it through today alive and with her virtue in tact. For not the first time, she was thankful at least her bikini her armor had held together. She walked silently over by Hellhound, looking down together at the pile of ash, she put a hand on the Hound's head and gently patted her.

Zef was caught off guard, had thought the girls were too involved with themselves to notice him. Luckily that cold water had reduced his rising lust momentarily at least, leaving him in a semi-hatd state only. Though what Exzel was doing to Elie right near him wasn't helping matters. "I am truly thankful for your offer," his mind thought of that priestesses especially, "but I would not impose such a request on so noble a lady. Nor would I risk corruption of your guardians. I believe I would presume too much to use them in such a manner, especially if it would endanger your relationship to them." Zef did not want to do anything that would weaken Elie's link to her spirits. He knew Exzel would not approve of him disrupting anything to do with her spirits, no matter how much he might find Elie and her spirits attractive. She thought he might play it safe for the time being. Exzel held Elie gently continuing to massage her between her legs. Ahem.. Exzel cleared her throat, "About that black Easter Bunny, I met him the other day... I tried to work out a neutrality agreement. Non-interference if you will... whether that stands with Daimond, remains to be seen. Her vendetta may be too strong. Regardless, I must speak with her soon."