Alexandra's Ranch (Termite)

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"That's definitely a thought, but I doubt that will happen tonight. And probably not next week since I already set up a training schedule. That means we'll both be living here for at least a few days, and if this world is anything like mine then I want to make sure neither of us suffer from the blight that is the mosquito." And at that Alex immediately set out to patch whatever holes she could find to keep at least the pests of the world at bay. Hopefully that would also prevent the weather from pouring in. "Besides, Venice said she would show us how combat in the Ranching business would work. Once we meet her we can figure out where to go from there."

 

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Gyuki nodded. "I will prepare for my week of training until that day. Was there any other concern you needed to address?" she inquired, helping Alex patch the holes if she permitted it.

 

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"No, nothing else for today, at least. I'm sure something else will rear its ugly head tomorrow." Alex didn't refuse Gyuki's assistance, and if the lizard woman felt she wasn't up for finishing their bout today than that was fine. There was always tomorrow, and it would be something to look forward to instead of all the repairs that needed to be done. And maybe she could show Gyuki some basics when it came to shield-fighting. Even if it didn't quite mesh with her one-sword style there were still a few lessons that could prove quite useful.


((Fast forward to tomorrow?))

 

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Gyuki shrugged, "I would welcome a challenge." she replied simply.

After a few more small words, they both said goodnight, and went to sleep to prepare for Gyuki's training tomorrow.

Monday:

Gyuki charged at the dominoes, before slamming her scaled fist firmly into the base of the first of the long line. The heavy domino tipped over slowly, but they all did fall.

"I could have done better..."

+3 Power!

Tuesday:

Gyuki stood in the flowing stream, facing onward with quiet preparation. When a tidal wave from the wide stream suddenly came forth, Gyuki attempted to stand her ground. The tidal wave came crashing against Gyuki, and she stood in place for all of a few seconds, before being blown away.

Standing from the water after the result, Gyuki cursed lightly, but said nothing of her results.

+3 Defense!

Wednesday:

Gyuki attended class with a kitsune instructor. After recieving a test at the end of the class, Gyuki passed with a few marks. Not perfect, but she passed.

+3 Intelligence!

Thursday:

With a pile of rocks in one hand, and her other ready to throw one already gripped, Gyuki seemed a little awkward in her stance. When the targets came up... It was a disaster. Gyuki couldn't even land a single rock.

She hung her head and didn't say a word, obviously in shame.

Gyuki failed her training

Friday:

"HI-HOOOOO!" Called a fairy wearing a black dress among other fairies of the same attire, before a dozen fairies came flying at Gyuki like bullets. All Alex could see was a series of flashes before every fairy was seen knocked to the ground after being hit. She clearly had something to prove after yesterday's training.

"This is not a game." Gyuki lectured the fairies. "Continue to treat it like one, and you will end up hurt."

Gyuki performed wondrously!+9 Speed!

Results:
Mamono Level: 212 (+7)
Life: 93
Power: 102 (+3)
Intelligence: 111 (+3)
Defense: 102 (3)
Skill: 114 (+0)
Speed: 111 (+9)

 

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There really wasn't much to be said about the training, or at least Alex didn't say very much. The first day involved the felling of gigantic blacks stacked near each other to cause a chain effect, and as she watched Gyuki unleash her attack Alex found herself wishing she could jump in and give it a try. That feeling was doubled the very next day as her trainee ended up being swept away by a wall of water that had no end. These were exercises she had never even dreamed of! If one wanted to pass one needed not only brute strength but the knowledge to use it at just the right point! The fact that it even looked kinda fun was simply secondary. This was training. It was meant to test and improve one's strengths. Enjoying oneself was unnecessary, and Alex's wish to try them was a simple matter of academic curiosity. Nothing more.

But that curiosity died on Wednesday. As she watched Gyuki enter the class Alex felt a little uneasy. And that was made all the stronger when she learned it was an actual class. The dragon had thought this was a class designed to help someone learn how to best use their spirit to affect the world around them. A study in the metaphysical to aid in the physical test. But this was a study in academia. A test of one's knowledge and retention. A test of simple learning for learning's sake. And Alex has had enough of that in her life. The classes at home were a chore, even more so when Father brought in those damned old men as tutors. They were too stuffy and pompous, and Alex had no desire to go through that again.

The fourth day was target practice, and as Alex watched Gyuki appeared to have difficulty getting into the swing of things. It left her utterly failing to test her skill, and Alex didn't say a thing as the lizard woman left with her head hung in shame. She could have said something encouraging, but Alex never liked someone patronizing her whenever she failed. She doubted Gyuki would take it any better. Besides, a failure was motivation. No one wished to keep that useless feeling stuck within the pit of their stomach, and Gyuki proved that the very next day. With a skill reminiscent of her defense against Alex's power attack the lizardkin was able to knock each and every one of the black-clad fairies to the ground. "Impressive!" And it was. "...You didn't smack them too hard, did you?" As impressive as it was the inner mother of the dragon started to show herself, and seeing all the childlike fairies laid out on the floor had her more sensible side reaching out to them. She really did hope the little ones weren't too terribly hurt.

And now that their training for the week was done Alex started looking around. Her eyes scanned every head she saw, and her nose even sniffed the air a few times as if searching for a certain scent. "I thought Miss Venice would have shown herself by now. She did say she was going to show us how a battle would work..." Of course she also said it would be next week, and there were still a couple of days left. But wouldn't it make more sense to do it while they were still on IMA grounds? Alex would linger a little more to see if Venice would show, and if she didn't well then it was off to the second-hand ranch.

 

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Not at IMA, but at Alex's ranch did Alex discover Venice's scent, before she'd find that Venice was at her ranch, waiting for her. "You're fifteen minutes late from when I expected you to arrive." Venice announced. "Did you look for me at IMA? You needn't worry yourself with promises I make, as I'll be sure to make good on them, so all you need to do is expect me to be there when I need to be." Venice informed Alex. "Now, about what I promised," she began, before directing her finger to Alex's ranch. "If you are to be a successful Rancher, only having one partner will not lead you down that road. Gyuki may eventually become very powerful... But she cannot lead you to the top alone. You must recruit more partners, build a strong group of friends and followers. Gyuki may have come willingly, but there will be cases where strong potential followers will be your enemy. As a Rancher, it is your duty to tame these dangerous mamono, and encourage peace. One of said dangerous mamono shall be your test. If you can defeat and tame her while guiding Gyuki, you may enlist her to be your partner. If you fail to show the qualities necessary... Then your Ranching license will be revoked. You will be allowed to remain and prosper as a Rancher if you can show that you are capable of supporting the peace, and able to stop those who would seek to disturb that peace."

"If you can agree to that... Then I will take you to the place where your test will be held." Venice said sternly. As the woman who owned the city, she was very strict about it's safety.

 

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So, Venice was waiting at Alexandra's ranch. Note to Self: Do not alter your plans where Venice is involved. The woman is quite the stalker. And Alex understood it. The vampire cared for her city, so she did her best to ensure it remained safe. But to demand that a new Rancher test themselves in its defense or face expulsion seemed a little severe. Then again nothing ventured nothing gained. "Then trial by fire it is. Come, Gyuki, it's time to prove our worth."

 

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RJ: Nodding, Venice led the way from Alex's ranch. Making their way away from the city, alarm came over the trio as a man was suddenly running towards them in a panic. "Run! Get out! There's some metalic creature on a rampage!" he shouted, before fleeing past Alex.

Termite: "Metallic?" Alex shot her partner a slightly confused and questionning look, but she figured maybe it was someone in armor. Best to just get out there and see.

RJ: Making their way further, Gyuki had nothing to say as she braced herself for the upcoming struggle. In the middle of the village, they didn't have to look far to find a woman with a shining, metallic body, swinging a huge spear-like weapon around at several poorly armed guards around her full circle, blowing them all away, even sending one crashing through a window. Twitching, something seemed wrong with the feminine construction. "C-c-c-c-c-c-continuing c-c-c-c-command. D-d-d-d-d-d-d-destroy t-t-t-the en-n-n-nem-m-m-my." she stuttered repeatedly, sparks flying from her body, before she turned to Alex and Gyuki, her yellow eyes turning red. "Enemy detected. Engaging." she announced, facing the pair with her spear.

RJ:

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Termite: The moment the guard flew through a window Alex had her hand resting on the hilt of one of her swords. She had yet to pull it free or even bring her shield to bear, even when the construct designated her as an enemy, but that didn't mean her guard was down, either. "All right, Gyuki, be careful. Don't let her strike you at all costs."

RJ: "I'll accept your challenge, you mad Magi construct." Gyuki responded to the golem, before the two prepared to fight...

RJ: (This is the start of the battle. Both participants begin with 0 Guts, which after receiving an order to use a skill, they will build up before commencing an attack. The more guts a mamono builds up, the more powerful skills they can use.)

(Guts builds up overtime, and as each mamono builds up the will to make an attack, time passes. In certain situations, you may be pressed for time to finish a battle quickly. For every second that passes, any mamono will gain 5 guts, or a higher or lower amount depending on any various factors.)

(When you reach a pause like this in the fight, that's your queue to give your mamono direction. Tell them what skill to use, and maybe tell them how to fight as well, to give them a different strategy to follow depending on the flow of the battle. Sometimes, as an example, when you see the enemy building up a lot of Guts, it might be a good idea to defend.)

RJ: Gyuki: 93 / 93
Guts: 0

Maverick Golem: 64 / 64
Guts: 0

(These tell you how much life your mamono and the enemy has remaining, as well as their respective guts.)

These skills are available for Gyuki to use:

Magic Slash
Mag 8
E/-/-/-
Basic

Aimed Strike
Pow 17
E/-/E/-
Basic

Commands: (Choose a kind of encouragement to give your mamono.
Giving commands does not mean she cannot use a skill unless otherwise noted. Be careful with trying to encourage your mamono, since if she is not loyal to you as the other mamono is to their trainer, then it may backfire, and doom your mamono to lose the fight.)

Go all out! (Increase to hit and damage, lower dodge and defense)
Play it safe! (Forsake using a skill, doubles defense and dodge)
You can do it! (Cure negative morale)
She can't stop you! (Add positive morale)

RJ: Gyuki: 93 / 93
Guts: 0

Maverick Golem: 64 / 64
Guts: 0

(These tell you how much life your mamono and the enemy has remaining, as well as their respective guts.)
Termite: "Test her defenses with that Magic Slash you showed me yesterday, but keep your distance! She can't stop what she can't hit." (Positive Morale)
Termite: (And it wasn't yesterday. Change that to last week. Derp)
RJ: "I'll show you how much I've improved!" Gyuki responded, gaining the Pumped morale!
RJ: "Destroy the enemy." the golem repeated, clearly acting Reckless!
RJ: Gyuki's magic slash hit! But only left a mark on the golem's shell, causing 8 damage! "What...? How tough is she?" Gyuki said, surprised by how well the golem recieved her attack.
RJ: "Overcharge, Activated." The golem announced, before she seemed to begin emitting fire, as if burning herself up. "I will destroy the enemy quickly."
RJ: The golem takes 3 damage from Overcharge!
RJ: The golem raised her spear, and charged at Gyuki! Though she managed to catch the spear with her blade, Gyuki was thrown back, landing on her rear with a thud for 12 damage!
RJ: Gyuki: 81 / 93
Guts: 2

Maverick Golem: 51 / 64
Guts: 1

These skills are available for Gyuki to use:

Magic Slash
Mag 8
E/-/-/-
Basic

Aimed Strike
Pow 17
E/-/E/-
Basic

Commands: (Choose a kind of encouragement to give your mamono.)
Go all out! (Increase to hit and damage, lower dodge and defense)
Play it safe! (Forsake using a skill, doubles defense and dodge)
You can do it! (Cure negative morale)
She can't stop you! (Add positive morale)

RJ: Raising her hand, the golem seemed to weave magic to herself, aiming her palm at Gyuki.

Termite: The landing was awkward, but better on your butt than through a wall. But magic in the air? "Play it safe and stay on your toes!" (Full Defense)

RJ: Going on full defense, the Maverick Golem suddenly released a bolt of lightning at Guiki, which ran right through her for 20 damage!

RJ: "I put everything behind that block... This damn war machine..." Gyuki grunted, falling to a knee!

RJ: Gyuki is now Pessimistic!

RJ: The golem takes 5 damage from Overcharge!

RJ: (When you have enough guts for multiple skills at a time, and you wish to use those skills, you may.)

RJ: (Sort of like a combo attack)

RJ: Gyuki: 61 / 93
Guts: 22

Maverick Golem: 46 / 64
Guts: 4

These skills are available for Gyuki to use:

Magic Slash
Mag 8
E/-/-/-
Basic

Aimed Strike
Pow 17
E/-/E/-
Basic

Commands: (Choose a kind of encouragement to give your mamono.)
Go all out! (Increase to hit and damage, lower dodge and defense)
Play it safe! (Forsake using a skill, doubles defense and dodge)
You can do it! (Cure negative morale)
She can't stop you! (Add positive morale)

RJ: "Weakness found. Proceeding to eleminate the target." The golem announced, preparing to fire again.

Termite: "Don't give in! Get in close and aim for a chink in that armor!" (Cure Morale, Aimed Strike)

RJ: "Damn it... I can't show this kind of weakness." Gyuki said, standing back up! Gyuki is no longer Pessimistic!

RJ: Aiming for a swift strike (And pretty much replacing Gyuki's accuracy with crit this time because she desperately needs this golem's weakness), Gyuki suddenly landed a blow in the very chink Alex told her to aim for, even taking an offensive stance to make the blow more powerful. (Forgot to mention, Gyuki's passive lets you tell her what stance to take to increase her stats.)

RJ: Gyuki slashed the golem for a Critical Strike! Causing 26 damage!

RJ: The golem suddenly began twitching again, sparks flying as the fire coming from her body ceased, and she fell to a knee. "C-c-c-c-critical cond-d-d-d-d-dition... Mission... F-f-f-f-failed..." she announced grimly, as if she were to explode under such conditions... But instead of such a fate, she merely remained motionless on a knee, apparently giving up.

RJ: Gyuki wins!

Termite: For a few seconds Alex pulled her shield forward to defend against what was a possible explosion, but once the creature finally fell she relaxed. "Very good." Though it didn't sound like much there was a slightly vicious smile on Alex's face when she turned to her partner. "Keep that up and we won't have to worry about that run down mess much longer!"

RJ: Gyuki's level goes up by 6!
Mamono Level: +6 (211)
Life: +3 (96)
Power: +3 (102)
Intelligence: +3 (111)
Defense: +3 (102)
Skill: +3 (117)
Speed: +3 (105)

RJ: "Very well done, you two, excellent companionship." she congratulated them. "Now, we must deal with her." she directed towards the golem. "Normally in this situation, a Rancher would adopt this mamono into her Ranch, and once we solve whatever issue was driving her to violence, you may do so. If you don't want her... I'll find a use for her."

Termite: "I believe... I shall accept her. I feel she would make an excellent training partner, don't you agree?" This was asked to Gyuki, who had first hand experience with this creature's strength.

Termite: "Though what is this Magi business you mentioned?"

RJ: "She was a worthy opponent." Gyuki nodded.

RJ: Venice nodded as well. "The Magi are reknowned for their creation of technowledgy through the use of magic. This golem before you is the child of such developments."

RJ: "With an artificial soul... She can think, and act on her own, as well as perform for limitless amounts of time so long as she recieves energy and her body remains intact."

Termite: "An artificial soul..." This brought a rather sour and nearly furious look into the dragon's eyes. "It sounds like the Magi need some proper punishment."

RJ: "You're six hundred years too late." Venice giggled.

RJ: "The Magi threat was removed a very long time ago, when I was still young."

Termite: "Then this one is just a legacy? What's she been doing this entire time, then?"

RJ: "I'm not sure. Someone must have used the adapted technology we use today to change her, and make her violent. Don't worry, I've made golems before myself, so I'll know how to fix her."

Termite: "Hm. I guess artificial souls don't carry the same stigma they do where I'm from." This stigma was actually a personal belief, but Alex wasn't going to say that.

RJ: "Artificial souls are merely souls created with the energy from a normal soul, to mimick a real one. Using our own powers, making a golem is basically trying to unnaturally create another living, thinking being. Though often the result is only as dangerous as the creator."

Termite: "At least that last bit is the same." Not wanting to go into further detail Alex decided to change the subject. "How long do you think her...repairs will take?"

RJ: "Barely any time at all, I can repair her now if you like."

Termite: "Oh? Please do." This would be interesting.

RJ: Venice nodded with a smile, before casually stepping up to the kneeling Golem, and getting behind her, before kneeling herself, and placing her hands on the construct's back, before closing her eyes, and remaining silent. After only a few seconds, she opened her eyes. "Found the problem," she announced, before opening some kind of hatch on her back, and pulling out some kind of black orb from within. "This orb was fueling evil magic into her system. With it gone, she should be fine," Venice stated, before laying one hand on her again, before Alex would see all of the damage Gyuki caused reversed in an instant as the construct opened her eyes, and looked up at Alex. "... Where... Am I?" she asked immediately.

Termite: "Near the city and in a bit of trouble." If the construct looked puzzled or even asked for clarification then Alex would motion to the damage to the buildings surrouding them as well as the guards that had been swatted like flies.

RJ: Standing up straight, the golem surveyed her surroundings on her own. "... I feel as if I have awoken from a dream. One of anger, and hatred." she announced. "My soul..." she said, before bringing a hand to her chest. "My fake soul... Feels weak, and it shudders... I am in need of repairs."

RJ: "But I just fixed you up." Venice argued.

RJ: "There are parts of me I feel that are missing. That thing you hold is not one of those objects."

Termite: "Do you know who would have taken them? And can they be replaced?"

RJ: "They are important, and cannot easily be remade. Only my mother, Isabell Queen, knows how to make my parts." she announced.

RJ: Venice shrugged, "Tough luck, Isabell Queen died of old age centuries ago."

RJ: "My parts... Parts of me... I'm sure they're still intact. No, I know they are. But... I..." sparks flew from her again as she seemed to struggle. "... I can't remember..."

RJ: "Quite an ancient machine you are." Venice complimented her. "Isabell Queen... There are many that would collect your parts and then put you in a museum."

Termite: That last remark earned a rather contemptuous snort from the dragon, though it most certainly wasn't aimed at Venice. This is one of the reasons Alex didn't like artificial souls. Since they were artificial some people thought nothing of tearing that soul to pieces. "Then it's a good thing you'll be coming with me. I'll make sure no one steals anything else from you. And if we happen to come across anything that belongs to you then we'll get it back, one way or another."

RJ: And then Alex named her Ashlotte. "Odd... That name sounds familiar... Perhaps that was my old name..."

 

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RJ: Back at the Ranch, Venice nodded to Alex. "Again I say that you did well. I trust that you will perform admirably when acting in the defense of this city, and in turn, yourself. My city is the life blood of Ranching itself, unlike some Ranchers who went bad failed to realize. Alex." Venice smiled at her. "I look forward to seeing you prove Jade wrong about you."

Termite: Alex would have returned the smile, but...well... "...what did she say?"

RJ: "You don't remember?" Venice looked confused? "She was standing in front of you when we first met."

Termite: "That greenhorn comment? That's nothing. I don't hold any personal offense against something that's essentially true. She could have been less rude about the whole thing, but I know how my elders are at times."

RJ: "Good to hear that. I am a woman who looks for potential rather than up front experience."

Termite: "That's good to hear. Before you go, what must I do to care for Ashlotte? I've never dealt with any technology more advanced than a firearm, and that was just to decide I had no use for them."

RJ: "She should be fine... She just needs energy." Venice announced. "... Do you know how she gets energy?" Venice asked with a light chuckle.

Termite: That chuckle made her a little wary, but Alex was still relatively new to mamono in general. "Not quite..."

RJ: "Well... How often do you have sex, Alex?" she asked, and Alex might know where she was going with that

Termite: "Wha-Oh..." And at that a rather rosy hue rose in the half-dragon's cheeks, and her gaze shifted around a little as she hesitated. "Not since I've appeared in this world..."

RJ: Venice let out a hum. "Well... Let's just that what you've just told me would surprise many. Sex in this world, and on this island most importantly, happens more often than people say hello to each other. And Ashlotte... She absorbs energy through sex. You'll find she has all she needs to have sex underneath her coverings."

Termite: "It's not like I've never done it before!" It was probably a bit of a surprise to see her seem so offended by it, but she did have a daughter back home to prove it. "I'm just...well...kind of shy about the whole thing..."

RJ: "Please don't tell anyone anything you've just told me." Venice said in reply, "There are far too many people who will immediately seek to pick on you just because you'd be putting yourself off as the perfect victim of sexual teasings."

Termite: "Gyuki..." Alex suddenly appeared next to her partner, and though there wasn't any outward sign of it the lizardgirl could probably hear a little bit of panic in the dragon's voice. "You didn't hear a thing. ...Right?"

RJ: "I did, and I won't ask any questions." Gyuki replied. "A lack of confidence is common in young ones."

Termite: ((I wanna do italics!))

Termite: ((DAMMIT!))

Termite: <Oh god...> "Just... Just keep it to yourself! And you too, Ashlotte!" Alex had had enough teasing about that from one succubus, she doesn't need another world to start doing the same. "And you, too!" And of course a finger gets thrust at Venice.

RJ: "All of my information is confidential." Venice said, seeming offended. Ashlotte didn't seem to care, and Gyuki shrugged. "Just train yourself with me, I'll rub that shyness off of you." she replied.

Termite: And thus did the dragon turn bright red. "I...I didn't mean..." And this was when she realized how desperate she was appearing. Her dignity kicked in and caused her to straighten up and cough, "We should talk about this another time..." but it did nothing for the still rosy blush on her cheeks.

Termite: "Miss Venice!" Still blushing. "Is there anything else I should know before we part?"

RJ: "Miss Venice," Gyuki said after Alex, "How often have you had sex?" she asked. Venice smiled. "I've had my happy moments with some kind men, and women. Most of it was with my mother though, after I had to teach her how to treat men properly. These days I pretty much try to keep my rather active partners satisfied. You wouldn't believe how energetic an ancient Ryu can be." Venice giggled, answering Gyuki and staying on topic, before nodding to Alex. "You should go and visit the city. Your career will end early unless you make some connections with other IMA members asides from me. I suggest you go and visit Fio, the rabbit. She's rather militant, and is also shy about sex, just like you. You two should get along well."

Termite: "Uh..." Good lord, what was with these people? "Yes. City. Sounds good." And unless either Gyuki or Ashlotte had anything else to add Alex would bow graciously to Venice. "Thank you for your help." And then it was time to get moving.

RJ: Once back at the Ranch, Gyuki took the liberty of showing Ashlotte around. When given a room, Ashlotte instead preferred to claim a closet as her room. "In such a large space... All I need is this quiet storage for when I am not needed."

Termite: "Are you sure? That seems rather..." It sounded like it bordered on abuse. How could a soul stand doing nothing in such a cramped space? "...Spartan?"

RJ: "... I wouldn't know what to do... With such a large space." Ashlotte replied.

Termite: "You don't have any interests?" Well, this was definitely a new one. "Anything you like to do during your free time?" And then a thought struck her. "Is that because you're not complete?"

RJ: "... I am not sure." Ashlotte replied. "The orb that was taken from within me was where my main core used to be that acted as a storage for my power. In my free time, I would like to search for my other pieces."

Termite: Well at least that was something. "I guess you can take the closet, then. But if you ever wish for a room then all you need to do is ask."

RJ: "I will remain in here until I am needed, then." Ashlotte announced. "My power is very low, and I must conserve it." she said, before opening the closet and heading into it among the other items such as a boom, bucket, and mop.

Termite: "Oh. I guess you'll need to...uh...recharge, then. Later! For now, uh...just rest..." And all the while Alex was trying to pull out said broom and bucket and mop to at least show some bit of humanity to the golem.

Termite: "Gyuki! We have some time left in the day, so let's both go into town for a bit. I'd like to reward your performance today, and I thought that'd be easier to do over there."

RJ: Gyuki nodded, "If you insist." And then they went into town, which seemed more like where good people go to live happily ever after. Almost anything Alex could have wanted for pleasure or fun was within the city, and as such, she saw a wide diversity of people inside. There were mostly monsters as well inside. Harpies, devils, even an angel was seen casually walking about with no one person standing out. Even a woman that moved a lot like Ashlotte stepped around Alex. She must have been a golem too.

Termite: As Alex walked around and noticed the various races simply walking freely she was instantly reminded of her home. The Hidden Village was nowhere near as grand as this city, but the openness between people was nearly the same. "Well, there's a lot of things to see here." Alex's eyes followed each person as they passed, and with all the different things to see and do she found herself at a loss. "What about yourself? What do you do for entertainment?"

RJ: "I used to train myself with my closest friends, and often we made up ways to challenge ourselves for fun." Gyuki revealed. "Such as standing under a waterfall, and seeing how long we could last against each other before one of us had to escape to warm up. As well," Gyuki smiled, "We sometimes grinded against each other to test each other's sexual endurance."

Termite: "Yes, well, let's save that for some other time..." And Alex immediately started looking around for something to push the conversation away from the sexual. There had to be something she could use to challenge the lizard.

RJ: "Fio! Fio!" Alex suddenly heard a man's voice calling out, before she turned, and saw a man with an orange fest and bandages on his hands kneeling down and taking the hand of a woman in an oriental dress with long, white bunny ears. "Please, Master Fio! Take my into your dojo and train me! I want to prove to the world that human men still have worth!" he begged. Fio simply removed her hand from him. "Then don't start by asking a mamono, one who you wish to prove your worth to, for help. See me when you've earned your power on your own, then everyone will believe in your strength." she said, before leaving the man, disappointed, in the street as she continued on her way, away from Alex.

Termite: The sudden call definitely earned the dragon's attention, and as she turned she found a rather normal looking man prostrating himself before an oriental bunny. She didn't think much on the man's dismissal, what she said was true enough, but Venice did say this rabbit was a Rancher. And if she remembered correctly this was the Rancher Jade was anxious to train with. "Venice did say I should meet with her. Come on, let's go introduce ourselves." And to do so Alex rushed forward while keeping a few feet between herself and the bunnygirl. As she neared she slowed to a casual walk while still keeping that distance, and once she managed to catch Fio's attention she offered a small salute. "Greeting, Master Fio."

RJ: When Alex began to follow Fio, she earned the bunny's attention by immediately being considered an enemy. She turned instantly, taking a martial stance at Alex. "What business do you have with me!?" she exclaimed, ready for battle.

RJ: http://www.ulmf.org/bbs/picture.php?albumid=552&pictureid=8186

Termite: With the sudden twirl Alex immediately had her hand resting on the hilt of her sword, but as she took her own stance she had yet to pull it free. "Friendly. Hopefully. I'm a Rancher, and Venice suggested I speak with you. She said we're very much alike." And with the both of them somewhat squaring off a casual observer would be hard-pressed to disagree.

RJ: Upon hearing Venice's name, Fio lowered her stance. "Speak with me about what? Do you seek to earn relations and connections with the IMA members in order to earn respect?"

Termite: When Fio relaxed so did Alex, but her hand still lingered behind her back. "Somewhat. I'm new to the Ranching business, and earning relations and connections would help me succeed. But I'm also curious."

RJ: "Curious of what?" Fio asked, before turning, and walking, gesturing that Alex may follow.

Termite: "Of you." And Alex did just that, her body now relaxing fully while still keeping a respectful distance. "And how you run your Ranch. When I first arrived I heard Jade complaining she'd be late for her training with you. When an elder speaks about someone we younger whelps tend to take notice."

RJ: "Hmph, Jade." Fio said with a bit of an ill taste on her tongue. "She comes to ultimately train with Ryu, who is also an ancient dragon from another land. It's mostly her instinctual territory that's making her act that way, but unlike her, Ryu couldn't care less about Jade's ego. And I don't either. But yes, I am a Rancher, and one of Rank A, one of the elite of IMA. If any force were to threaten this peaceful paradise, they would have to go through all of this world's most powerful individuals at once. Those individuals being me, Iris, Venice, Claire, and the Great Elementals."

Termite: "She sounds more like my uncle every day..." Way to strengthen the stereotype, Jade. But Alex perks up at hearing Fio's role. "That sounds quite impressive. And organized. Have there been previous threats that require your attention?" That much preparation didn't simply come out of the blue.

RJ: "Yes, and very, very often do these threats arise." she revealed. "You never know who might suddenly get the idea that they want all of the wonders of this city to themselves. Last invasion was even one of my own kind rebelling, and trying to manipulate time so that the insects who eat their carrots never existed."

Termite: "That...well...huh..." Alex didn't know how to handle that one, and as she tried to wrap her head around twisting time simply for the sake of carrots the cogs in her head started to grind to a halt.

RJ: "In comparison to what I have seen, the individuals in this world are far more powerful than in others. Of course, this means that many irresponsible people will end up with power they don't deserve. So we end up with situations like that." Fio revealed.

Termite: "I mean no offense, but I'd rather deal with something as silly as that instead of the genocidal rapists from my world."

RJ: "Grass is always greener on the other side, I suppose..." Fio said with a sigh.

Termite: Somehow Alex felt like she disappointed Fio, but there wasn't any helping that. "Are they truly that dangerous?"

RJ: "Yes." Fio replied simply. "When a mere mouse can sell cheese across town that can potentially turn every human female child into a mouse, one has to wonder what more powerful mamono are capable of."

RJ: "Cheese! Get your cheese here!" they heard not far away, before Fio immediately turned, and ran towards them as the mice gave a start. "Run!" and jumped through a grate and into the sewers below. "You little bastards!" Fio cursed.

Termite: "That...that actually sounds somewhat sinist-" That thought was interrupted by the cry of Cheese, and before Alex knew it Fio was off chasing mice into a sewer. The half-dragon merely sat still and pondered this latest event for a bit. "Does no one take any measures to prevent something like this." A bit of an edge worked itself into Alex's voice, an edge that could only be gained from a protective mother finding a possible threat to her child.

RJ: After the mice fell down into the sewers, Fio called a Mantis woman over, and the green insectiod was quick to give chase. "She'll hopfully shut those little rats down..." Fio grumbled

Termite: Though the appearance of the mantic earned a rather inquisitive look it was unable to calm the small storm brewing under the half-dragon's skin. "I'll need to catch one myself and have a little talk..."

Termite: And she was referring to a mouse.

RJ: "You'd be doing a service." Fio replied. "Anyway..." she let out a sigh. "Are you going to satisfy your curiosity by following me everywhere? I still don't quite understand your angle."

Termite: "No, but..." Anger may not yield to slight curiosity, but it could not withstand the overpowering force that was the woman's shy and embarrassed nature. "Can we talk somewhere a little more private?"

RJ: Fio raised a brow of curiousity. "... I suppose I don't have any demanding plans... So long as this isn't a trap, or something rediculous." Fio agreed, before turning again, "Let's speak in a private room in the spa." Fio offered. "I was planning to go there eventually."

Termite: It was odd to think this was some sort of trap, and it tempered some of the nervousness working its way through Alex's nerves. "No trap, I just need to ask you something from Rancher to Rancher." And so she followed the bunnygirl off to the spa.

RJ: Paying for their room, Fio did the honors for Alex, before they went into a changing room, where Fio casually slipped her oriental dress off, getting naked, before waiting for Alex to do the same so that they could head to their room. (You never know, Alex might get shy)

Termite: Alex getting shy was a given, especially when Fio simply slipped out of her dress as if it were the most natural thing in the world. But she wouldn't let that stop her, and all her armor, weapons, and under clothes were stored elsewhere as she followed the woman.

RJ: Making their way to a seperate room, Fio took a seat in a steamy square room. Both naked, Fio looked comfortable as she leaned back into the egg shaped seats provided for customors to relax in. "Now, tell me what you wanted to speak of."

Termite: The steam really helped. It forced Alex to relax even when her mind was getting a little frantic as she took a nearby seat herself. "Well... I managed to capture a golem today as Venice's request, and when I asked about maintenance one thing led to another..." Just get it out, girl. "Venice said I should talk to you since you and I are both 'shy' when it comes to sex..."

RJ: "Shy... Huh?" Fio hummed. "I am not... Shy... I just don't view sex as something so recreational... Rather, I put importance on the act. And just because I do not have sex every other day does not mean I am shy..."

Termite: "Oh." That was a rather commendable view, one that Alex already shared. "But...well...what about Mamono that need it to survive? I'm not comfortable just throwing myself at people like that, but I don't want to deny her what she needs to function..."

RJ: "... There are... People you can hire for that sort of thing." Fio said with a slight blush.

Termite: "Oh..." Alex returned that blush quite nicely. "I've only just started as a Rancher, and I'm not sure I could afford hiring any...er...help..."

RJ: "Hrm..." Fio thought, a little bit awkwardly. "Uh... I suppose... Just... Um..." Fio seemed flustered. "... Roll... With it..."

Termite: "O-Oh... I guess I don't really have much choice..." This was definitely awkward, and what Alex asked next probably didn't help it in the least. "Have you ever...you know...rolled with it...?"

RJ: "Tha-that's something...! Look, I am too old for such... S-such questions!" Fio stuttered, trying to seem proud, but not acting on the years she claimed to have.

Termite: "My apologies!" Normally Alex would have recognized the attempt at pride, but she was more worried about something else. "I just...wanted to know if you had any advice for...you know..."

RJ: She let out a sigh. "Yes... Fine, yes, I have rolled with it... On occasion... When the situation calls for it."

Termite: "So you do you work your way up to it? Or do you let your partner take control?"

RJ: "I wouldn't just lay back in such a pathetic fashion!" Fio said with sudden outburst. "I would contribute."

Termite: "But...!" It looked like Alex was having a hard time trying to get her point across. "I just... Um... Hmm... Nevermind..." Sulk.

RJ: "Just speak! This is difficult for both of us! Tell me what you truly want to know!" Fio said angrily.

Termite: "I'm... I'm just not used to all this sexual energy hanging around in the air! I don't know how to deal with! And what makes it even worse is that I'm a bit of a sub! I've already got Gyuki starting to tease me about it! And Venice said that if anyone else learned about it then I'd be nothing more than a target for every other mamono out there!"

RJ: "Well yeah," Fio shrugged. "Other mamono will of course prey on you." she acknoledged. "All you have to do is get a little confident in yourself. I have no problem having sex, it's just... I would at least prefer to get to know them through combat first..."

Termite: <Confidence?> Alex thought about that for a couple seconds. She knew she was confident in all thinks except the sexual, and the only way to get confident in that was to just go out and have more sex. But she didn't want to feel like a floozy, either. She liked to know who would be knocking her boots. And Fio did the same by fighting them. Well that was one way to get to know someone. But... "I guess... I guess I have a lot to think about. Thank you, Miss Fio. Is there anything I can do to repay you for your advice and the room?"

RJ: "It's fine. The cost of this private room was a mere 1000 gil for each."

Termite: "1000?" Whatever blush Alex had been sporting this entire time drained in the face of such a number and how easily the veteran trainer simply glanced over it. "I see... But my father always taught me to repay any debts no matter how small." And this wasn't exactly small, at least not for someone who was a mere Rank E.

RJ: "... The only favors I could ask are sexual, are you aware of this?" Fio asked with a serious expression, betrayed only slightly by her blush.

Termite: "Oh." And the blush is back. "I was not, but it doesn't change things. I have paid a previous debt in such a way..." And it was back with a vengeance. It even started turning some of her scales a darker green that was nearing brown.

RJ: Fio let out a sigh. "... Very well... There's a kitsune fox spirit who enjoys possessing people and having sex using their bodies... You can let her possess you and that'll be fine. After a little while, she'll let you go."

Termite: "How long does a possession last? Usually."

 

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Re: Alexandra's Ranch (Termite)

RJ: "A few hours."

Termite: "Where do I meet her?"

Termite: "Oh, uh, will that mean I can't recharge Ashlotte?"

RJ: "She's at my Ranch, and in all honesty... You might be able to kill two birds with one stone."

Termite: "Oh." Well, this was oddly convenient in a rather awkward and embarrassing way. "I guess I'll follow you a little more once you're done. I'll just need to let Gyuki know what's been happening."

RJ: Nodding, Fio let Alex go about her business, before awaiting for whenever she was ready to go see the kitsune spirit. "Right, I'll make sure Ashlotte is awake." Gyuki announced upon hearing the plan.

Termite: And then Alex was off to Fio's ranch.

RJ: After following Fio, Alex found the bunny's Ranch... To be anything but an actual Ranch. Rather, what she saw was a large, oriental styled mansion complex that looked complicated even from the outside. "Ah, you've brought a visitor?" said a sudden voice from the side, next to one of the seemingly many entrances to the mansion.

RJ: http://www.ulmf.org/bbs/picture.php?albumid=693&pictureid=10254

RJ: "Ah, Lotus... This is Alex. And Alex, this is one of my partners, Lotus." Fio introduced them to each other, while Lotus giggled, and gave a light bow. "Pleasure."

Termite: A mansion... It made Alex wonder if she could work her way up to a mansion if she climbed in the ranks. But a voice caught her attention, and as she turned she found a rather noble looking lady greeting her. The bow was returned, and as she dipped down she answered in one of her usual greetings. "Well met, Miss Lotus."

RJ: "You must be here to allow my little friend to have some fun." Lotus assumed. "You didn't strike me as someone who would be so open sexually when I first saw you with Fio in the town. Rather, you seemed... Like someone very submissive, you know, like a common victim of those wild mamono rapes you hear about."

Termite: "You could tell that just by looking?" So much for keeping that a secret... "Well, Fio was kind enough to offer me some hospitality, and when I asked how I could repay her she suggested this." And surprisingly enough Alex was managing to keep herself under control. At least for now.

RJ: Lotus cocked her head to the side in a curious manner, looking Alex up and down. "When I look at you... You seem to remind me of Jade when she was younger. Even at her age, she has such poor sexual experience. I hope you won't lead such a lonely life." she said to Alex. "With that said, my friend will teach you how to live a little. She's in one of my tails right now, so if you could... Lower your mental defenses."

Termite: "There's a reason I'm a little, er...guarded when it comes to sex, but I do have a daughter back home and an angel willing to keep me company." At the request to lower her defenses Alex took a moment to think on that. Then she started to strip. Her armor and weapons were placed into a neat pile, and once she was left in her simple clothes she gave everyone a somewhat embarrassed blush. "It helps me get into the proper mindset..."

RJ: "Are you ready?" she asked, raising a tail as she aimed it at Alex.

Termite: After one long breath with the tail aimed at her she finally relaxed. "Yes."

RJ: A purple spirit with a humanoid body slowly emerged from Lotus' tail, before throwing herself into Alex with a wide grin and a giggle. Alex felt no impact from her... But she did feel herself being invaded not a moment before she stretched her own arms over her head. "Aaaaah!" Alex moaned, her eyes glowing purple with ethereal kitsune ears over her head. "Wow, what a strong body!"

Termite: Different. Very different. Possessions in this world aren't the same as her own. For one thing she could feel herself still within her body. And for another she didn't feel like she was getting pushed aside. "Er... Thank you. I try my best." And thinking she might as well see how much control she has the possessed dragon shifted her arms a bit to try and get a feel for those ears. She knew they weren't real, but this world was definitely a strange one...

RJ: When she went to feel, she did in fact feel fluffy ears atop her head. "Weee!" the kitsune suddenly squealed, before grabbing at Alex's clothes, and throwing them off gracefully. "Much better! This body can move around so much better without all that stupid bulk!" she said, before making a leap, the naked Alex jumping onto the roof of the mansion. "Let's go have sex with that golem!" she announced, moving with agility, jumping back down to the ground and running at full speed.

Termite: "Hey, just because they prattle on at times doesn't make them-" Whatever was to be said was immediately cut off by her body tensing for a second in order to leap onto the mansion. And then they were off. It was a rather odd thing to find yourself rushing at full blast without any sort of input, but Alex didn't try to fight it. If she told her leg to move one way while her possessor decided to go another then she could end up really hurting herself. But one thing did bother her. "How do you know about Ashlotte?"

RJ: "I know what you're thinking! This is my body now!" the spirit replied. Arriving at the ranch, they would find Ashlotte waiting for them inside the house. But rather than seem happy, Ashlotte already had her spear ready. "Hostile presence detected within you." she announced upon Alex's arrival

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Termite: "Whoa whoa! Not hostile!" As if to prove her point Alex stood straight and crossed her arms over her chest, partly to show she was not completely subdued and partly to hide her nipples. What good that was when everything else was on display was questionnable, but it was the principal of the thing. "I am serving as host for the time being."

RJ: "Yeah-yeah! Relax!" Alex said, removing her hands from her breasts and waving at the golem. "I'm here to give you some energy and lovings!" she announced. Ashlotte still kept her weapon up. "... Your aura keeps shifting, as if unstable... Is this possession damaging you?" she asked.

Termite: "It is a bit odd feeling yourself move without any say, but otherwise I feel normal."

RJ: "Oh..." Ashlotte slowly lowered her spear, before Alex moved forward, and looked under the golem's skirt, letting Alex see that the golem seemed to be prepared for sex, as she had not only a pussy underneath, but a fully erect, pale cock that matched her cold skin tone. "Nice!" Alex commented, before moving over to the table, and bending over promptly, raising her tail into the air and offering her ass. "Come get me, miss construct!" the kitsune taunted her into engaging in sex.

Termite: "N-Nice?!" That was all Alex could say to her sudden inspection of Ashlotte's equipment before she found herself bending over the table presenting herself quite lewdly. "H-How crass..." But no matter how indignant she tried to sound there was no hiding the sudden blush of arousal or the slight swaying in her legs that did not belong to the kitsune.

RJ: "Hey-hey, golem girl!" Alex called out, "The person who owns this body... Really wants you to fuck them." Alex suddenly blurted out. "Be gentle, but firm with her~!" she said with a giggle, while Ashlotte merely removed her dress, and stepped up to rub her length along Alex's folds. "I can sense your arousal, Alex. With your permission, I will begin." she said with a formal tone.

Termite: Alex's mouth hung open for a few seconds, words trying to form on her lips and dying before they had a chance to get screamed at the spirit. "P...Please..." <Goddammit, why do I like losing control like this?!>

RJ: Hugging Alex's hips, Ashlotte pushed her length in past the dragonesses lips as Alex felt every once of pleasure she recieved from the initial insertion result in Ashlotte sucking some of her energy from her body. "Ah.... There's so much supply of energy inside you, Alex..." Ashlotte moaned a little. "You are... Like a mamono yourself... With such potential..." she noted, while Alex giggled. "I noticed~! I intend to put that potential to use once you're satisfied!"

Termite: A low moan escaped as she was penetrated, and as she felt her own energies being sucked into the machine she let out a small gasp of pleasure. <Just like the succubi back home...> And with that on her mind her tail instinctively wrapped around the golem's waist and held her there. "Put it to use? What do you mean?"

RJ: "We're going to have a lot more fun after miss Ashlotte!" Alex responded to herself, before moaning as Ashlotte began a steady thrusting, grinding her length around inside of the dragoness, and sucking out her energies. "I will do my best to make you cum, Alex," Ashlotte promised, and made good on her promise by slamming into her sweet spot with each steady thrust.

Termite: "Oh." She managed to say that between thrusts and moans. <Gods, this is good! It's like she was built just for this!> With every slam into her most sensitive spot Alex let out another grunt of pleasure, and her fingers started clawing at the table before bunching into fists. "A...Ashlotte... Can you reach climax?" At that Alex's inner walls tightened and gripped the constructs member, her ears waiting to hear any cries the golem may make.

RJ: "... I could... But I am not complete, so many pieces of who I am must be replaced before I can fully experience what it means to be alive." Ashlotte responded. Her tone was calm, and cool, as if bringing Alex pleasure was something routine to her. "I am feeling my parasitic side squirm with pleasure as it eats your soul, but I cannot express it."

Termite: "Then please... describe it... I like ot know that my... my..." A longer than normal pause was taken to let Alex shudder in ecstasy before she regained some control. "My partners are enjoying themselves..."

RJ: "Your pussy is gripping me tight, and the strength from that feels good. It tells me you are strong." Ashlotte answered Alex calmly while continuously pounding into her, and absorbing her energy. "The feeling of your energy being devoured and digested inside me is very arousing... And I am compelled to continue draining you until you climax."

Termite: "And if...if I were to do this?" As Ashlotte pulled back Alex used her tail to push the golem back just enough to break contact, and once she was free she flipped herself onto her back before grabbing the girl with her legs and dragging the golem back into her depths. And once Ashlotte had returned she managed to reach forward and grasp the golem's chest, her fingers pressing into her shell before experimentally rubbing a thumb over each nipple. Or at least where a nipple would be.

RJ: Switching to a new position, Ashlotte took interest. Her breasts felt heavier than what would be considered normal, but were still fairly gropable. As well, Alex felt, through the dress, what seemed like nipples. "It's a bit strange, but it does not feel bad." Ashlotte replied to Alex's question. Finding Alex's pussy again, she pressed herself in, grinding her dick around Alex's insides.

Termite: That sounded like an invitation, and Alex continued to fondle and grope the golem's breasts even when Ashlotte's cock worked its way back into her surprisingly needy pussy. A low moan escaped her lips as she pulled herself even closer, and after a bit of fishing she brushed the shirt aside just enough to free Ashlotte's tits before pressing herself really close. "Can you support my weight?"

RJ: "Yes." Ashlotte answered, before taking Alex easily into her grip, and lifted her off of the table with her length pointed upwards, stuck inside the half-blood's genitals. With a mechanical gyration, she continued to pound upwards into Alex while holding the dragoness by her ass. "Are you feeling faint? I am a quarter away from full capacity."

Termite: Alex let out a hum of approval as she was picked up and impaled, and she made sure she arched her back just right so the golem couldn't help but find her sweet spot. "I'm... I'm fine... Keep goinnnggg..."

RJ: "I will," Ashlotte nodded, thrusting faster, and faster until she was pushing Alex towards her brink. "Nearly at full capacity... Are you about to cum?" she asked. "When you cum... All of your energy will flow..."

Termite: "Yesss..." By that point Alex had tightened her grip, her arms wrapped around Ashlotte's neck while her tail did the same around the golem's leg. She was trying to hold the construct as close as possible while still letting herself be bounced up and down all she liked. "I'm..." And that grip tightened even further, to the point where a normal person would have felt a bit of pain at being squeezed so tightly. "I'm...!" And when it finally happened she slammed her hips down and held herself there. She nearly roared in bliss as her body went through its orgasm, and she didn't let go until Ashlotte finally motioned to let her down.

RJ: Alex felt her energy pouring into Ashlotte as she rode out her orgasm. All of her pleasure was like a current going into Ashlotte's body. The added draining might remind her of the land she came from as the sensation of being fed off of in such a spiritual way was a dark pleasure that made the act of sex even more enjoyable to the point that once she was done cumming... Alex felt completely out of energy, drained from Ashlotte and the experience of the sex itself. Drawing her length from Alex, Ashlotte carried the dragon to her bed, before setting her down. "Thank you, Alex." the golem said to her.

Termite: An appreciative hum was given when Alex was finally let down onto her bed, and though she was weak she managed to stretch herself sensually before moaning out a "Your welcome" in her afterglow. For a few minutes she simply sat and rested, the pleasure from being drained still cascading across her nerves, but after a while she stretched herself out and spoke to herself in a nearby mirror. "And how are you feeling?"

RJ: "It was such a pain to not end up drained!" the kitsune suddenly replied with a bit of anger. "I would have died if that golem were more aggressive!"

Termite: "Oh." Alex forced herself to sit up. "Will you be okay? Is there anything I can do to help?"

RJ: "Nope, you can't do anything~" she cooed, before Alex suddenly jumped off the bed. "And that's the best part! I'm in control now! And it's time to have some fun!" she announced, before opening the window, and jumping outside, flipping, and landing with grace while in the nude.

Termite: "Wah!" And thus did Alex start her unintentional sexual adventure! And without any way to rein in her own body she was forced to simply watch as her body ran off to find itself her first victim.

RJ: Alex felt herself using magic she had little knowledge of how to use, before suddenly, she headed in a certain direction. In the distance, Alex could eventually hear a man's voice. "I hope Demeter will like what I got for her. It's really hard to please an immortal..." he said, letting out a sigh, before Alex came into view of a man with brown, wavy hair, and an outfit that marked him as a married man in the community, something Alex would have learned rather quickly, and seen various men wearing. But it seemed such a gown mattered little to the kitsune spirit, as Alex felt herself preparing to pounce him.

Termite: A fleeting thought passed through the half-dragon's mind when she found herself using magic she never knew. <Can she use my own abilities?> But it was quickly brushed aside and buried. Even if she wasn't a full-blood Alex could still cause a great deal of harm, and the thought of her own power being let loose unchecked made her shiver a bit in worry. But the sound of someone else's voice broke through that, and she soon found herself stalking toward a rather pleasant looking married man. "Hey, wait, you can't be..." The thought of violating someone's marriage vows was a rather dishonorable thing that Alex couldn't abide, but since she had no control over her own body she could only do one thing to keep herself from acting foolishly. "HEADS UP!"

RJ: Her calling out alerted the man, and as he turned, and Alex leapped... She may have been surprised that the man quickly met her fist-first, and laid her flat on the ground with surprisingly immense power. "A wild mamono?" he questioned aloud, before he shrugged as if it were no big deal. "Sorry, but I'm married." he announced to Alex, before calmly heading off.

Termite: "Wha..." Alex found herself suddenly looking up at the sky. "What the Hell?!" What the hell, indeed. Who would have thought a normal looking man would have managed that. "Hey hey! Wait!" Some more effort was taken to get herself back up, and as she sat crossed her legs to cover her dignity while one arm rose to hide her bare chest. At least if the spirit allowed her. "How'd you do that?"

RJ: "Such things come with time, when you're immortal." the man replied with a smile without stopping his movement. "Goodbye, rapist-chan."

Termite: "My apologies." Well Alex was definitely in control, and she gingerly rose to her full height while still trying to remain somewhat decent. "And I'm not a rapist. I'm just hosting a spirit for the time being." Cue the blush. "And...and I think you may have scared her." At that Alex turned her attention inward. <Hey, are you okay in there?>

RJ: In her mind, it seemed that the spirit took most of the shock of his blow, and was apparently dazed. The pain in her face was just an afterthought for Alex. "Kitsune spirit, I presume? They like doing naughty things." the man replied. "I really have to go. Demeter will burn the whole world down looking for me if I'm late."

Termite: "Oh. I guess you should't keep her waiting, then. Again, my apologies." A respectful bow was given, and after that Alex waited until the man had finally left. <Such foolish behavior. Come on, time to get up.> A few mental prods were made to try to get the spirit to focus.

RJ: "I'm not done yet!" Alex suddenly announced as she sat up, the kitsune having gained renewed vigor. "I'm gonna find a cute guy to fuck!"

Termite: "That's fine, but don't just jump the first one you see! I don't need you tearing my body apart!"

RJ: "Don't you worry, that guy was just unique, the next guy will fall right into my lap!" she announced with vigor.

Termite: "And no married men! You should be able to tell how I feel about forcing someone to break their vows."

RJ: "So raping a man without a spouse is fine?"

Termite: "It's...more acceptable. But can't you, well...seduce someone?"

RJ: "Takes too long, I can't hold possession over you forever!"

Termite: "Hm... Maybe we can use someone who has something to prove..." The image of the man trying to get into Fio's good graces earlier passed through Alex's mind, and she started heading off to see if he was still lingering in the same area.

RJ: "Good idea!" the kitsune agreed to her thoughts. And after heading back to the town, they indeed found the man sulking in a restaurant.

Termite: "And there he is." Since it was Alex's idea she took the initiative and sat herself down across from the somewhat depressed man. If the spirit chose to take any pose to make her look more enticing then so be it. "So, you wish to gain Fio's approval."

RJ: The man looked up, and noticed Alex was nude... Though he didn't pay too much heed, as Alex was apparently not a criminal from her lack of clothing. "Yes... But unfortunately..."

Termite: "Unfortunately nothing. If you wish to show her your worth then you must prove it. You must defeat a mamano. Do you agree?"

RJ: "A mamono... Will that really...?" he asked, looking hopeful towards Alex.

Termite: "It will be a start. Facing a mamono will take strength of character, and defeating her will showcase your potential as a student. But it is risky. Are you willing to take that risk?"

RJ: "Yes!" the man nods, standing from where he was eating. Notcing he still had food left, he gobbled it up quickly, before facing Alex again.

Termite: "Very well." Alex waited as he finished his meal, mentally face-palming at how he decided to fill his stomach just before a battle, but that wouldn't show. "Come with me, then." And once they were in a more secluded area she turned to face him. "The mamono you will face will be one under Fio's care." At that she pointed to the spectral ears that were showing over her head. "Care to introduce yourself?" This was said to both the human and the spirit. Best ot get everything out in the open.

RJ: Grinning suddenly, Alex waved at the man. "I'm gonna do bad things to you~" she promised, while the man held up a sword, prepared to face her. "I won't let this chance slip by!" he boasted. Taking control, the fox spirit charged at the man... And the fight ended instantly. He rose his hand to swing... And Alex caught his hand. She held his hand over his head, wrenched his blade from it, and slammed into him, knocking him down and straddling him. "Wow! I feel like a bully!" Alex giggled.

Termite: "And somehow I think you enjoy that..." Alex had intended to let the man build up at least some confidence, enough to get him to train harder so that he would be able to prove himself one day, but little miss kitsune ended that in one swift blow. But she wasn't about to steal control. "Well, the fight is over, it seems. But there are still ways to defeat a mamono. I'll let you guess how..."

RJ: "Don't make him even more depressed." the kitsune said. "It's impossible for a man to win while being fed upon." she informed Alex. Handling the man easily, Alex undid his pants, and found he was already quite excited to be swallowed into her genitals. "So excited to be raped... Don't you feel pathetic?" she asked him with a giggle.

RJ: "Rather, don't you think you're better off this way?"

RJ: The man just simply laid there, staring up into the sky with a pathetic, and empty expression. It seemed his weakness and loss left him truly crushed.

Termite: Though there wasn't much she could do stop it Alex was still surprised to see that the man's spirit was so easily crushed. It was no wonder Gyuki worried about becoming too powerful. Surely he couldn't be this pathetic... And she was going to find out. The spirit still held control, but behind the mirth in the dragon's eyes there was a cold stare that demanded the man's attention. It bore into him and held him still long enough to ask one small question before it vanished. Is this all the fight you have?

RJ: Seeing Alex's gaze... Het met it, and did respond with desperation. Reaching up, he tried to push against Alex, but Alex was just too strong, especially in conjunction with the kitsune's power. As such, he was easily pushed back down as Alex sank her hips down, and felt her inner walls squeezing, and crushing what was inside her. Even with him inside... She felt as if she was going to break him. The aspect seemed to make the kitsune overjoyed as she began to hump up and down rapidly, drawing out a pained moan from the man as both hands went to his face, covering his own face up as he tried to bear with the agony.

Termite: <Hey! Don't crush him!> At this pace the would-be hero would end up seriously injured, but no matter what she may say within her heard Alex knew her words fell on deaf ears. So she sought a different course. Her own hands lashed out, and once they grabbed his wrists she pulled them to her chest and held his palms there. Maybe a bit of distraction would calm that spirit.

RJ: Alex felt energy pouring into her from where he was inside her. But instead of filling her, the kitsune absorbed it instead, and seemed to be the cause of why Alex was absorbing him. By the time Alex pulled his hands up, he was limp, and weak. "Succubus magic is like venom, you know? It cripples the mind, making it think only of sex."

RJ: said the kitsune, using Alex's voice

RJ: "Why..." the man said from below with a pathetic voice. "I can never... Win..."

Termite: "You really can't..." They way Alex said it almost made it sound like she'd been defeated as well. It was probably why she cupped his face for just one moment before she released what little control she had and let the fox spirit have its way with the man.

 

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RJ: Cupping his face as Alex had been, the fox spirit moved Alex down to plant a firm kiss on the man's cheeks, moaning as Alex felt herself twitching and squeezing around his length. Somehow, sensing the spirit's feelings, Alex got a hinting that the man would cum soon inside Alex, but the fox showed no signs of stopping...

Termite: <Good lord, this man isn't going to last...> And then the spirit would be off to find release elsewhere. And then Alex would leave a trail of battered and abused bodies in her wake, the spirit waving a path of rape and destruction wherever she stepped. Or something like that. And Alex wasn't ready to become a siren of destruction. So she started slightly angling her body, pressing herself closer to the man while rolling her hips a little more gently to increase the stimulation she was receiving and hoping to give the fox some amount of sexual relief before the man exploded.

RJ: As Alex tried to be more gentle, she met with a bit of resistance from the fox. <What are you doing!?> the fox exclaimed agrily. <Don't interfere!> she scolded Alex, forcing Alex's body to continue the abuse, drawing out moans from the man as he suffered Alex's mighty hips slamming down on him. Twitching, and going red in the face, he was getting pushed to the brink, and fast.

Termite: Well, so much for sympathy. <Where I come from the demons and succubi strive to bring as much pleasure to their partner as they can. It leds them feed more easily.> This much she was quite familiar with, and for a bit she thought the fox would be doing much the same. She did mention succubus magic and all. But if the spirit was just enjoying domination for domination's sake then Alex would simply pull back and let her passenger have her fun.

RJ: <Why do you think he's cumming so fast?> the fox shrugged off Alex's words, continuing with her motions before suddenly, as they were talking, Alex suddenly felt the man throbbing, and spurting inside of her. The fox held Alex's hips down, and grinded her waist to milk as much as possible from the man as Alex felt an excess of energy flowing into her, just to be eaten by the fox. "Delicious..." Alex moaned happily.

RJ: Meanwhile, on the ground, after the man came, he laid on the ground, unmoving after releasing his load. It seemed as if the fox took everything out of him.

Termite: "...Huh." Seems this man was a bit of a masochist. And now Alex felt somewhat awkward. She had felt a few pangs of pleasure, but they really didn't feel like her own, at least not when she was letting the fox have her fun. But she couldn't help feeling the spreading warmth pouring into her, and unfulfilled as she was it was just kinda disappointing. "Huh." But the man collapsed, and as Alex looked him over she noticed he wasn't moving. A cautious hand fell to his neck. "How long until he recovers?"

RJ: "It's different from person to person," Alex replied to herself, before raising herself off of the man. "Not a filling meal... Kind of disappointing." Alex whined. "Oh well, your soul's starting to reject me now, let's go back to Lotus!" she announced, before suddenly taking off, leaving the man on the ground. In Alex's side vision, she could see other mamono approaching the man on the ground... With rather obvious intent as Alex ran at top speed with all four limbs, like an animal.

Termite: "Hm. Very well." And just like that Alex was running off once again without any input whatsoever. But a peek back showed the man attracting the attention of other mamono, and it brought a bit of a sour note to Alex's mood. But there wasn't much she could do right now. And this was a supposedly civilized area. That man would suffer a little more, but he should be able to walk away. Eventually. Hopefully.

RJ: Arriving back at the oriental ranch, Lotus was waiting near the entrance on a finely crafted chair. It looked like it belonged in a museum of exquisite carpentry, and yet Lotus was using it for simple comfort as she waved Alex down, and brought one of her tails to the dragoness, taking the fox spirit back into her tail. "She feels happy. Well done, Alex."

Termite: Well at least she was entertained. "My pleasure." And oddly enough she actually meant it. Even if the last of their time together had put the dragon on edge Alex was more than happy to endure some unpleasantness to repay a debt. And she could get dressed again, something she started doing once she found her clothes and armor. But something was bothering her, and as she was pulling her shirt over her head she turned toward Lotus. "Is that man going to be alright on his own?" Alex was assuming the kitsune would know what she was talking about since the spirit had returned, but if Lotus asked about it then Alex would explain.

RJ: "... Eventually." Lotus said with a smile. "Anyway, how much were you offered? A thousand? Two?" she inquired.

Termite: "The cost for a room in the spa. Fio payed my entry, and this was my way of paying her back."

RJ: "Hoooo?" Lotus hummed with interest. "Shall I treat you to some luxuries as well?" she giggled intentfully

Termite: Alex immediately stiffened, and even if it was simple and obvious teasing she couldn't keep herself from blushing at what was implied. "I, uh, don't want to become that kind of girl..."

RJ: "That kind of girl you say..." Lotus giggled happily. "There's nothing wrong with being a little extra friendly. Dare I say you could benefit greatly from spending some quality time with me."

Termite: "Friendly is one thing, negotiable affections are another."

RJ: "Friends with benefits, you know?"

Termite: "I'm familiar with the term..." And though her face was still red she turned her body just enough to display her ass while she slowly eased her shorts back into place.

 

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RJ: "Familiar with the term you may be, but..." Lotus taps her folded fan against her lip, analyzing Alex carefully. "Do you really understand what it means to Ranch?"

Termite: Another pause, this time more contemplative. "Not quite, haven't been here too long. I figured a Rancher trained a mamono so they could help combat the more dangerous forces that existed in the wild." And of course Alex was taking a more general look at things.

RJ: "Ranching is a social job." Lutos revealed. "And when in Zippangu, do as the gods do."

Termite: "I've heard something similar before..." And the fact that she actually acted on it was the reason she was standing before the fox that moment. "You wouldn't happen to have any advice, would you? I'm still feeling a little lost when it comes to social interaction."

RJ: "Why not participate in one of our Carnal Carnivals hosted by the Oni?" she offered. "Some sake and company and you're sure to have lots of good bonding with various mamono who may become your friends."

Termite: Huh. With a name like Carnal Carnival Ales had little doubt what kind of 'bonding' would take place. "How often are these things held?"

RJ: "Usually once a month."

Termite: "I'll see if I can work in some time." Even if she wasn't looking forward to the carnal part it was still a great place to network. Nothing like a party to get people all sorts of friendly. "When will the next one happen?"

RJ: "Next week, during the week end. There will be cute men, and friendly faces, and much food and drink. No invitation required, anyone may come."

Termite: "Hm. I'll see if I can come, maybe even bring the girls with me, even if Ashlotte wouldn't understand how to have fun." That last bit was said a little lower as if Alex was saying this to herself.

RJ: "The men will provide good energy, all incubi." Lotus promised. "After inviting you as I have, I would be rather upset if you didn't come."

Termite: "Then I won't disappoint." At this point Alex had finally finished placing all her equipment back on her person, and after that she gave the kitsune a bow. "Thank you for the invitation."

RJ: "I look forward to seeing you." Lotus returned the bow.

Termite: "If you'll please excuse me I think it's time I tracked down Gyuki. I somewhat abandoned her after chasing after Fio." And unless the fox had anything else Alex turned to go home and find her wayward partner.

RJ: Leaving Lotus, Alex returned to her ranch, there, Gyuki and Ashlotte were carrying home fresh buckets of water. Gyuki held a bucket that must have weighed twice the weight of an average human, and Ashlotte was heaving a bucket as large as a small room over her head.

Termite: Spying the two carrying the respective loads Alex slowed and simply watched them for some time. While Gyuki's strength was nothing to laugh at she was quite clearly outdone by Ashlotte's pure physical strength. And this was when the golem was damaged. The thought of Ashlotte fully repaired was almost a little scary. "Ladies." If there was still more that the pair was doing Alex would offer to help. "Gyuki, my apologies for running off earlier."

RJ: "Why are you apologizing?" Gyuki asked harshly, as if chiding Alex for asking such a question as she set her own, inferior bucket, before the bucket Ashlotte set down created a minor shockwave that Alex might feel lift her feet from the ground for a split second.

Termite: "Because I-" A slight pause was given so Alex could keep her footing and not fall like some fool. "-intended that time to be our own and ended up getting sidetracked. That was disrespectful."

RJ: "You made no oath, don't waste your breath treating me with so gentle care as if I would hold you in ill light for such a trivial manner."

Termite: "As you wish." Sometimes things were far simpler than they seemed. And Alex was grateful for that. And with that out of the way she turned her attention to the buckets. "Do we have a reservoir nearby to store all this?" You had to wonder where all that water came from and what it's purprose would be.

RJ: "We will be bathing in the larger tub and drinking from the smaller. This ranch is ill equipped, so if it becomes unpure we must take it to a spring and get new water."

RJ: "Master," Ashlotte voiced. "Shall I retire?"

Termite: ((Time?))

RJ: (Hrm?)

Termite: ((What time of the day is it for them?))

RJ: (Oh, dusk)

Termite: ((Thank you.))

Termite: "If that is what you wish." Alex's reply to Ashlotte was merely given as an afterthought as she looked toward the larger bucket. It was oddly convenient how the pair of them sought to gather some water for a bath. Alex felt like she would sorely need one soon. She even leaned over the impomptu tub's side before carefully breathing in and holding that breath for a moment or two. When she finally let it out she did so by blowing through her mouth, and after a small puff of warm wind a stream of fire leapt forward and plowed into the waters in the tub. A plume of steam rose to fill the air, and in no time at all Alex would have it heated and ready for some comfortable bathing.

RJ: "So, you know of magic as well." Gyuki observed, before climbing into the water as well after slipping out of her armor.

Termite: "Indeed." Alex disrobed herself for the second time today and eased herself in. "It stems from my heritage and lets me become more like my father. And that's about all I can do with it."

RJ: "Family of a dragon? I don't understand, shouldn't your powers have come from your mother?" Gyuki inquired, confused.

Termite: "My mother was human, my father was dragon. My world is very different from this one, though some things are remarkably similar."

RJ: "Oh, that's right, you hail from a different world... Such a strange thing." Gyuki hummed.

Termite: "I guess It's a little weird that I don't think it so strange. My world seems to attract any number of dimensional holes. My love back home hails from a dimension of Hell. The fact that we've been breached so many times is probably why I fell here."

 

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RJ: "Our worlds are alike in that fashion. Dimensional gates are very common here. Beings of powerful magics often create their own realms and make their homes there." Gyuki replied.

Termite: ((And I forgot what we were doing, so I'm gonna look up the convo. Be back in a few minutes...))

Termite: "I haven't heard much of that in my world. It's mostly invasions and random openings that leave people stranded. It makes me wonder if anyone has fallen into mine from over here."

RJ: "I've heard of several attempts, mostly from the Baphomet, a powerful war beast. From what she wrote, however, I understand that a being known as Matt-chan... If I understand right, met her and told her to go back."

Termite: "Matt-chan?" It took a few seconds for Alex to figure out to whom that name referred. "Oh, the Godslayer. Never met him, but I've heard that man is a beast. I've also heard he simply slays whatever's in his way."

RJ: "I can imagine why he wouldn't slay a Baphomet. That beast is easily the most powerful in the world."

RJ: "Truly a beast, when even the cardinal sins, Persephone, the late queen's children, could not handle it."

Termite: "Hm." So, the Baphomet was the big bad nasty in this world. Alex decided she would remember that. But in the meantime she felt like doing something for Gyuki considering all the work she's done lately, so the woman simply slid in behind the lizard without any hesitation and started massaging the girl's back.

RJ: Gyuki gave a hum, but didn't seem bothered by Alex's action. "Ah, for a moment I thought of you like my sister. She was kind."

Termite: That caused a rather thoughtful pause before Alex continued. "Thank you."

RJ: "I was the harsher of my sisters... Perhaps the reason she hated me was due to... My cruelty in my youth. During training, I used to hit her very hard. I wanted her to be able to tolerate pain..." Gyuki sighed sadly. "Instead, I made her fear combat... With our customs... I fear she will never find a husband... Because of me.."

Termite: This time the pause was more reflective, and Gyuki would most likely feel a bit of tension running through Alex before it started to fade. "I believe I understand your sister. I was much like her in my youth." A small debate rolled within her mind. "Have you sat and asked her if she wishes to become a warrior? And do your customs only pertain to battle?"

RJ: "She avoids me, and I hold too much shame for my actions to approach her. And yes... To marry, we must meet a man worthy of defeating us."

Termite: "Have you considered involving a third party?" At this point Alex started using more of her strength, her fingers and palms starting to knead into Gyuki's back to reach some of the deeper muscles that are usually ignored.

RJ: Gyuki hummed a little. "I would not do something so shameful. It would only disrespect her."

Termite: "Hm." It sounded like the two were at a stalemate, and the only way they would work past this was if one was willing to get past their insecurities. But if Alex did have a little insight into the sister's feelings she had no right to interfere, so she let the matter drop and started working on Gyuki's lower back.

RJ: Gyuki was as eager to let the topic drop as Alex. Quiet as time went on, Gyuki let Alex finish her work unless Alex wished to speak.

Termite: Not much was said by Alex. Her hands rose along the lizardkin's back ot work on her neck, and then the dove down once again and even worked on her sides, but eventually the woman suddenly stopped. "We need a bed." Had it not been said so clinically it would have meant more considering that they were both naked while one was pawing the other.

RJ: "There are beds in the ranch as well as your house." Gyuki reminded Alex.

Termite: "I think the house will be slightly warmer. Come." And with that Alex led the lizardgirl into the house and led her straight into the master bedroom. There Alex told her to lie face down, and soon after Alex was straddling the girl once more for more massages. But this time Gyuki would notice the Rancher's hands moving lower with each pass, and once the dragon started kneading her behind it was a sign that this would probably become a full body massage.

RJ: "H-hold on!" Gyuki suddenly cried in protest. "That place...! Just what is your interest in me!? Do not tell me you seek to claim your victory over me!?"

Termite: The sudden protest caught Alex by surprise, and if Gyuki made any motions to sit upright she would soon find the dragon tumbling over to the floor with a dull thump. Either way she let out a somewhat tired breath before turning to face the girl. "No. I enjoy a massage, and I thought you would enjoy the chance to relax. As for touching you there the glutes are an important muscle group, and getting them to relax will also help relieve tension in your legs."

RJ: Gyuki possessed a deep blush, but did not throw Alex off. "... T-the glutes... Right..." she said slowly, seemingly highly embarressed.

Termite: Such embarrassment would not go unnoticed, but Alex didn't appear to linger on it for very long. "I can stop if you'd like. All you need to do is ask." A few seconds were given for the lizard's answer, and if she didn't say anything then Alex would continue. Of course she'd need to start all over again, but such was life.

RJ: "I would not restrain my opinion if I had one! If I do not complain then I have no complaint." Gyuki said simply.

Termite: But she was complaining a moment earlier. Alex wisely decided to not point that out, and her hands went back to Gyuki's neck and started slowly making their way down. Once it came time for the glutes she slowed a bit, her thumbs working deep and lazy circles, the whole time her ears perked and waiting. Gyuki was rather embarrassed by this last time, and Alex wondered if she would make some rather interesting noises before she started working on the girl's thighs.

RJ: And interesting nosies she made. She twitched, and spasmed every few seconds. She was very sensitive near her sexual areas, and perhaps even more surprising, Alex would see that her rubbing of Gyuki's thighs was making her pussy wet...

Termite: <Well well...> This was quite the development, but she didn't linger for very long as her hands slipped lower and started working on and past Gyuki's calves. Once it came to the feet Alex moved lower and gave each one some rather special attention, something that always had her melting into bliss, but that only signalled a return trip. This time Alex went slower, her fingers pressing deeper while her thumbs rode the inside of Gyuki's legs. It wasn't long before she started reaching that interesting area once again, and the woman started rubbing lazy circles that kept threatening to get closer and closer to Gyuki's intimates with each pass.

RJ: Gyuki was audibly gritting her teeth as she showed astounding self-control from all the stimulation Alex was both providing and threatening her with. She looked ready to explode when her thumbs drew so near to her pussy.

Termite: And drew near Alex did. Her massage had her practically flirting against the lizard's labia, and she worked even deeper and stronger strokes for a couple of seconds, but on that one pass that would have brought her contact she instead eased further up and started kneading Gyuki's ass. It probably wouldn't be all that better, not with the way the massage was causing each cheek to open and reveal what lay between them, but it had to be some relief.

RJ: Gyuki was more relaxed than Alex may have thought. Gyuki seemed totally breathless by the time Alex moved on to massage her ass, in a state of total relief. She didn't seem to mind the massage on her butt at all.

Termite: Well that was more relief than she would have guessed. And without any further complaints about the fondling of her ass, either. In a way that helped Alex relax as well, and though she lingered just a bit she soon started to rise and work on Gyuki's back once again. But that also started including the girl's sides, the dragon's fingers working down over the lizard's hips and up toward her ribs. And a little higher had her flirting with the far more sensitive flesh that swelled out from her chest. There Alex used the tips of her fingers to work over each rib and very carefully between them, and what some people never realized was that there was a bit of breast tissue to work with just under a person's arms. As Alex worked on this she listened once again, but this time she didn't linger all that long until she was working her way down each individual arm as if nothing overt was about to happen.

Termite: ((And I'm getting wordy again...))

RJ: Unlike her womanhood, even should Alex go anywhere near her nipples (somehow), Gyuki never seemed to be bothered. In fact she seemed more into the massaging than before, even chuckling a little. "Tickles..."

Termite: With the lack of any overt reaction Alex felt she finally learned something about her partner. Extremely sensitive when it came to her intimates, surprisingly resistant everywhere else. Should Gyuki ever find herself a man it would be something Alex would need to tell him. Of course there was also nowhere else left for Alex to tease, so she finished her massage by working the final kinks out of the lizard's neck before giving her a firm pat on her back. "All right, all finished. Enjoy it?"

RJ: "I enjoyed almost all of it. It felt a lot like training when..." she cleared her throat. "You deliberately threatened to touch my pride..."

Termite: "Yes, er..." It was time for Alex to blush a bit. "I hadn't intended to do so. I'm just a little... weird... when it comes to sudden blushing and whatnot."

RJ: "Pervert." Gyuki said flatly as she got up, and went to collect her armor.

Termite: That last bit came as a shock, and Alex was stunned for a bit as Gyuki gathered herself to reclaim her armor. "Never would have guessed someone would call me that." But she couldn't sit around simply being surprised at herself, so she eventually pulled herself to her feet to gather her armor as well.

Termite: ((Time?))

RJ: ( Night )

Termite: And after that it was time for bed. Time for Alex to ponder what she had been called. Time to lose sleep wondering why she chose to tease the girl like that.

RJ: Alex and Gyuki went to their own beds, and then sleeeep. Then, Alex was woken up to Ashlotte bringing her tea. "Good morning, master."

 

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Termite
"Good morning, and thank you." The tea was accepted without any further fanfare, and after a few cautious sips Alex simply downed the whole thing. A short while later the dragon started stretching her body out. "What has you up so early?"

RJ
"I stopped my hibernation protocol when the morning came." Ashlotte answered.

Termite
"Hm. Is Gyuki awake?"

RJ
"Affirmative, she is training in the yard."

Termite
Damn. Was Alex gonna have to start waking up earlier? Would her draconic side allow it? Not looking forward to that possibility the woman donned her armor and motioned for Ashlotte to follow as she stepped out to watch Gyuki train for a few seconds.

RJ
"HAH!" Alex heard Gyuki shout, as the lizard girl made a clean slice through the grass, clearing out more space before she directed her blade to the ground, and wind started to come. "HWUAH!" she shouted again, before all of the loose vegetation was tossed into a growing pile of overgrown grass.

Termite
As she watched Alex started stretching herself out a bit, her muscles being forced to unwind before they finally got ready to move. "ALL RIGHT!" Now that she felt loose enough she started walking directly toward the lizardkin. "Time for some training. Here." And then she took the shield off her arm and handed it to the girl. "Defend." And without any further warning Alex started attacking, her training blade cutting quick but predictable arcs through the air. And while she attacked she kept a close eye on Gyuki's defense, watching how she adapted to using a shield.

RJ
Handed the shield, Gyuki refused it, tossing it aside before quickly reflecting Alex's first blow. She moved much faster than before... Or rather, her reactions were faster. Her eyes watched Alex carefully, as she'd notice Gyuki was quickly learning how Alex liked to fight.

Termite
Having her shield simply tossed aside had Alex scowling a bit, but she simply rolled with it and started attacking a little harder. Little by little she pressed more strength into each attack, and she started pressuring her student in an effort to work her way closer to her discarded shield.

RJ
As Alex's attacks became rougher, Gyuki would suddenly dodge a few of Alex's attacks, ducking and sidestepping out of the way. Working Gyuki closer to the shield, she suddenly ducked to the side, and grinned at Alex. She had a clear shot, this much she could see, but Alex saw something Gyuki did not. Gyuki's foot stepped on the shield, and on the wet grass, slippery due to the morning dew, her leg flipped and went into the air, kicking Alex in the jaw, and causing them both to fall on their backsides.

Termite
"...Huh..." Staring up at the sky for a moment Alex rolled her jaw a bit to test any injuries she would have taken before rolling back and away. A slight push had her bouncing to her feet quickly enough, and there her tail twitched in the air slightly as she waited to see what Gyuki was doing. "Nice shot."

RJ
Gyuki rose to her feet awkwardly, shaking a little. "That... was not intended..."

Termite
Though she didn't quite drop her guard Alex was obviously showing a few signs of concern. "You okay?"

RJ
"I'm... Just a bit shaken..." Gyuki replied, seeming so unbalanced that a breeze could knock her over.

Termite
At that point Alex started looking for her shield once again, only this time she quickly stepped closer to catch the lizard if she happened to sway a little too far. "Hit your head on the way down?"

RJ
"Quickened heart rate and emotional instability." Ashlotte answered. "I-I'm only a little embarrassed!" Gyuki replied.

Termite
"All right, then." Taking her shield back Alex motioned over to the rather ratty looking house. "Let's take a moment to calm catch out breaths." After that Alex would simply find the nearest convenient looking seat on the porch and motion for both of her mamono to join her.

RJ
Gyuki grudgingly came along, and Ashlotte sat in a way that didn't seem comfortable. Her back was straight and she had no slouch. She looked like a statue more than anything else.

Termite
"Since we're sitting here I might as well give you fair warning. Next weekend I shall be attending a Carnal Carnival. You're both welcome to attend as well."

RJ
"Such a thing?" Gyuki inquired. "Why would you do that?"

Termite
"Well I was invited, and as daughter to a noble I've been taught to accept as many social obligations as I can. It should also let me meet other ranchers and let me make some valuable connections."

RJ
Gyuki went silent, before sighing softly. "Whatever suits you... I won't attend, however." she answered. "I will gladly gather energy there." Ashlotte replied, accepting Alex's offer.

Termite
"As you wish. Now..." Alex started focusing a little more intently on Gyuki. "Why did you throw my shield away?"

RJ
"I do not use a shield." she replied flatly.

Termite
"Understandable, but that doesn't mean you can't learn from it."

RJ
Gyuki turned to Alex, her reptilian eyes thin and focusing on her with nothing but strict seriousness. "I. Do. Not. Use. A shield."

Termite
The seriousness thrust toward Alex was only met by something equally as stubborn. "Why?"

RJ
"Because a shield is a coward's weapon!" Gyuki snapped. "My sword is not a mere tool, it is apart of me. An extension. A shield is nothing, and is worthless to the relationship between myself and my weapon!"

Termite
Alex narrowed her eyes at the sudden snap. For a moment she looked like she would start yelling back, but a couple breathes had her calming down a bit. "Even if you only wish to use a sword in battle learning how to use another weapon has its own benefits. Learning to use a shield teach you how to deflect incoming momentum instead of trying to ground it out through your body. It would teach you how to maximize your own defense with a blade while using minimal effort."

RJ
"I will not speak on this subject further. I will not abandon my sacred weapon for any other."

Termite
There was definitely a frustrated look in her eye, and Alex wanted to scream at the girl. She wasn't asking Gyuki to abandon her weapon, she just wanted her to expand her repertoire and incorporate other styles into her own. But calling her sword a sacred weapon showed that Gyuki was more than simply devoted to her style. There was no point in trying to push it, not unless something happened that forced Gyuki to change her mind. So she let the issue drop even if she'd been called a coward. Right to her face. And that was probably why she picked herself up to walk back into the yard. She needed to let her anger calm a bit, to let her deal with the disgrace Gyuki had shown. So she stood with her back turned and her arms crossed, the fingers of one hand tapping irritably against the forearm of the other arm.

RJ
Alex was left undisturbed. Gyuki went off, equally angry, while Ashlotte remained indifferent to the situation.

Termite
It took a few seconds for the anger to dissipate somewhat, but eventually Alex started speaking again. "Ashlotte. How much do you know about lizardkin society?"

RJ
"They are a proud warrior race. They hold the art of combat in high regard, and include it into all aspects of their life." she answered.

Termite
"Are they usually that zealous when it comes to a chosen style of combat?"

RJ
"The lizard folk are given a weapon chosen at birth. They are raised to fight with their chosen weapon, and are trained with no other tool. Because of the intimate relationship between the weapon and it's master, the lizard race are renowned for wielding the most unique weapons in the world, as each weapon is altered to shape the personality and taste by the workings of it's owner."

Termite
"So their weapon is a direct connection to their own identity." She could understand that. She never really felt quite whole until she had at least some shield in hand. It definitely helped alleviate some of the anger Alex was holding, but now she was starting to worry about how much she offended the girl. But she also wasn't about to run up to Gyuki and profess apologies like that. Not so soon after being insulted like that. But standing around doing nothing didn't help things, either. So she started going through a few drills she taught herself to keep her feet light and her arms nimble while fighting some invisible opponent. "Ashlotte, care to assist me?"

RJ
"How may I serve?" she inquired.

Termite
"I need some exercise, so try to hit me." And at the same time it would give her a chance to personally assess the golem's abilities. Watching her fight Gyuiki was one thing, but feeling the blows herself would be far more telling.

RJ
"For your own safety, I will not apply full force." Ashlotte announced, before she lifted her spear, and before Alex could even tell what happened, Ashlotte didn't move, before the spear launched from her arm, and the tip shot like an arrow straight past Alex's face, where she'd feel a warm liquid dripping down her face, blood. Even though Ashlotte was bulky... Her attacks were very dangerous.

Termite
"...Huh..." The cut was left as it was, and Alex immediately fell into a full defensive stance, every bit of her suddenly focused on making sure her sword or her shield managed to intercept and deflect another thrust before she ended up with another mark.

RJ
Ashlotte didn't actually move a whole lot. Retracting her spear, Alex saw a huge opportunity to counterattack, but no doubt she'd be struck back due to Ashlotte's amazing attacks.

Termite
She could have countered, but for the moment Alex didn't. She simply stuck to keeping herself defended and getting her body up to snuff. Of course if another opportunity presented itself she wouldn't let it go unanswered. She would move in, her blade rushing out to clang against Ashlotte's superior armor without worrying about damaging her, and when it came time for Ashlotte's counter-counter Alex would quite literally roll with it. Her shield would be used as a point of leverage, and once the spear connected she would let the rest of her body simply turn into the impact and along the spear's length so that she was standing within the golem's defensive line. After that she'd give the construct a light tap and signal that she was done.

RJ
Once Ashlotte retracted her weapon, she raised her other hand, before a sudden spark of electricity came at her. Her shield did nothing to protect her as Alex began to tremble with the electrical currents traveling through her and bringing her to her knees. It didn't hurt, and made for a great muscle tightener, but since Ashlotte wasn't using full force, it was no wonder why it didn't hurt. Once again, Ashlotte was open, preparing another attack. Answering her opening, Alex's blade made Ashlotte's armor ring from the force of impact. Responding immediately, Alex rose her shield, and Ashlotte swung her spear wide, slamming her weapon against Alex's shield and sending her flying back a good ten feet, sliding on the wet grass along her back.

Termite
"...huh..." This was the second time this morning she was looking up at the sky. Only this time she felt somewhat tired. And banged up. And slightly burned and twitchy. "...Damn... All right, that should be enough. But before we finish I need one thing." For a few seconds she simply sat there, the air around her starting to warp as if it were under intense heat. "I need to know what Gyuki felt from that shock attack." Her body started changing as well, her muscles tightening and winding around each other while her skin was swallowed by the scales starting to spread over her body. "So hit me with one shot, full power." The fact that Ashlotte was such a handful even while restraining herself was not lost on Alex, and she was allowing her draconic side to step out in order to give her some bit of grounding and defense for what she guessed was about to smack her to the ground. Again.

RJ
Ashlotte rose her hand again. "Affirmative." she acknowledged. And then, suddenly, she shot forth a furious spark. When it hit Alex, it ripped through her and made her impressive form tremble. It was enough to bring Alex to her knee, just like before, even in her impressive form.

Termite
For a while she simply sat there on her knee, her body slightly sizzling and smoldering in the aftereffects of Ashlotte's attack. But even if there were thin wisps of smoke rising from her form Alex managed to get her muscles back under control and rise. But it wasn't the most graceful of stands, and even if she tried to look unperturbed by the whole event her tail contained to twitch and shake in spasms. "Th-thank you..." After that she simply walked back toward her seat on the porch and sat down to let recover a little longer. Lord knew she was going to need a rest.

RJ
Ashlotte took a seat where she was sitting prior, and all was quiet~

Termite
After a few minutes of quiet rest the faint wisps of smoke wafting from her form finally faded. Following that her body reverted to its natural state, and following that she picked herself up and stretched out her muscles once more. "All right, calmed down a bit, no sense putting this off." Off to find Gyuki.

RJ
Gyuki was off on her own, meditating with her blade resting along her lap. She was running her claw over it slowly, as if petting it.

Termite
When Alex approached she did so in full view of the mamono, and unless Gyuki made it clear Alex wasn't welcome she would sit across from the lizard at a respectful distance. She didn't say anything and waited for the girl to speak first, but if it became clear she wasn't going to say anything then Alex would start. It wouldn't be the most elegant of conversation starters, but sometimes it was impossible to avoid being blunt and direct. "Did you mean to call me a coward?"

RJ
Gyuki's eyes were closed in meditation, unopening even as Alex approached. "No. What I said was from prejudice formed from watching various combatants with shields. As I trained with them, they would never win, only block."

Termite
Even though it wouldn't be seen Alex nodded in understanding. "How exactly did I anger you?"

RJ
"My weapon is an extension of me, who I am." Gyuki reminded her. "If I suggested your arm be removed, and replaced with a different arm, wouldn't you be displeased?"

Termite
Alex took a glance at her own arm. She could see the form it took when she called on her father's power, and in a sense it replaced her own. But she understood lose, so she nodded in understanding to Gyuki's question. "All right. Whenever you're ready we'll continue where we left off. If I can't persuade you to take up my weapon then I'll find some other way to refine your defense."

RJ
"I defend with my blade, and I attack with it." Gyuki said as if it were so simple. "I am done for now though. I need to calm myself after... This morning's mishap." Following that, Alex was free to either converse further or begin her week

RJ
Sunday, Alex made her way to the city, and found the arena, where she met with the desk clerk.

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"Ah... Fresh blood." she giggled. "Which tournament are you here to sign up for?"

"... What is that patch on your... What is that for?" Gyuki inquired, looking at the woman's crotch, who giggled in reply. "What do you think?"

Termite
Alex was preparing to answer until Gyuki just had to point out the patch. The half-dragon's eyes automatically drifted to the woman's crotch. And there they lingered a bit, Alex's head cocked to the side in curiosity. "Er... Rank D placement..." Good gods, what was that for, easy access?

RJ
"Ahh, lot of those recently." she giggled. "As you know, the ranked tournament is entirely professional, and you're likely to face..." she blinked. "Wait, do I see only two mamono?" she inquired. "I'm sorry, but you will need three to pass the final test. I can still sign you up for the tournament, but you cannot graduate until you have at least three mamono in your roster."

Termite
"...Huh... Well, now I feel foolish." Which was evident by the splash of brightened pink lighting her cheeks. "My apologies, I'll return once I have the proper number."

RJ
"You can train further in the mean time, never hurts!" she giggled.

Termite
"Thanks for the advice." Alex was preoccupied with her own thoughts, and once she'd stepped outside with her mamono she turned to the both of them. "Either of you have any clue where to look for a third?"

RJ
"Depends on what kind of girl we're looking for to join our little team..." Gyuki hummed.

Termite
"Personally I'd prefer the warrior type that uses a weapon. I do intend to put in some hands-on training, and that will include you as well, Ashlotte. I just need to find a way to make myself strong enough to withstand your attacks."

RJ
"So you say, but... Aren't most of the candidates around our level... Kinda weak?" Gyuki asked. "I mean... A bug girl?" she asked, looking at a insectoid girl with brown wings and limbs, and then a dozy weresheep that idly wondered about, loosely heading towards the arena. "... I think your standards are a little too high..."

Termite
"You may be right... Any suggestions, then?"

RJ
"What say we just... Put up a request and wait for people to come?"

Termite
"Open audition, huh?" Alex thought about it, and after a couple moments she started grinning. "That actually sounds a bit interesting. Let's give it a try."

RJ
Finding an area to sit in the common place of the city, they made their sign and waited. Not long, and the weresheep from before appeared, stumbling about in a sleepy state. "Ah... I'll do it~" she said with a sleepy grin and a raised hand.

Termite
Alex wasn't expecting to see the weresheep returning so soon. The whole sleepy thing didn't quite fill her with any sort of confidence, but it was still wrong to simply discard her offer without letting her prove herself. "Are you sure you're up for a battle?" Of course she couldn't help but be honest. "If you really think you can then I'd like to see a demonstration, please." A quick look was given to her mamono, a silent request for a volunteer, but if neither one did then Alex would step out herself to act as an opponent.

RJ
Gyuki stepped forth, before the weresheep idly came forward. Gyuki shook her head, pitying her foe, before giving a sudden squeak as the weresheep wrapped her arms around her, and pushed her down to the mat that they sat on. Gyuki squirmed in resistance first... Before Alex would notice her struggles quickly fade as Gyuki seemed to succumb to the drowsiness herself. "W-what... I can't... Keep my eyes open..." Gyuki groaned, before moaning helplessly as the weresheep began to move her hips, grinding their leather clothed pussies together lewdly in public, violating Gyuki and drawing a few interested eyes. "Ah... Ahn... I... Mmng... Can't... Resist...!" Gyuki groaned, forced to endure her sexual torture.

Termite
And of those interested eyes Alex's was definitely a pair. "That's one way to win a match..." Of course her cheeks were turning their customary shade of red by now, but she still kept an eye on the match. Specifically she kept an eye on Gyuki, and should the lizard motion for surrender then Alex would pull the weresheep away.

RJ
The weresheep humped and grinded their sexes together in public as Gyuki slowly began to submit, and adopt a drowsy expression. "Ah... Wuh..." Gyuki moaned weakly, while the weresheep continued to hump the now helpless lizardkin.

Termite
"H-Hold up!" Alex was obviously a bit flustered by the entire display. "Miss," she addressed the weresheep, "would you stop for one second?" Alex lowered herself down to whisper in Gyuki's ear. "Do you want to continue?"

RJ
"Wubba... Hah... Mmm..." was Gyuki's reply to her whispering. Her eyes were half closed and drool was running down Gyuki's cheek, before Alex herself suddenly was hit by an intense rush of drowsiness, leaving her open for the weresheep to grab the back of her head, and pull her in for a kiss.

Termite
"Huuuh...?" The sudden onset of drowsiness left Alex confused and muddled, so when a hand came forward to grip her head all that she could do was look up in confusion before a pair of lips caught her own. The sudden kiss left her moaning for a second or two, but shortly after she felt a sudden need to pull herself away. Her body wasn't exactly working at its best, but she still tried before some voice within her said 'Too late'.

RJ
Pulling away slightly, Alex managed to just slip away, before she landed on her back in a daze. It took a moment, but her head eventually cleared when she was not inhaling the scent of the weresheep's wool.

Termite
Once the cobwebs finally cleared Alex simply looked down at the pair. "Huh... All right, Miss Weresheep, you're currently the forerunner. If you'd kindly let Miss Gyuki go we can see if anyone else is willing to audition."

RJ
When Alex looked down, she'd see that the pair were sound asleep together, their sexual fluids having leaked all over the ground.

Termite
"Okaaaay... Ashlotte, take Gyuki and try to wake her." That left the weresheep for Alex, and though she fell prey to that drowsiness once she bent forward to pick their prospective teammate off the ground. If anyone nearby wondered why she did that when she nearly fell victim to her own drowsiness all they need to do was get closer. With each step they approached they would feel a rather strong pressure meeting them, an almost tangible force that would push a person back and leave them feeling demeaned in some inexplicable way. And when they caught her eye they would see a determination that said that said she would not be reduced to some whimpering pup.

RJ
Awoken by the pressure as Gyuki was dragged away, the weresheep rose sleepily to look at Alex. Rather than fear, she smiled, and hugged Alex's leg. "Wah~" she gestured without care.

Termite
A hand fell to pat the weresheep on the head. "Very good, little one. Though others may question it a victory is a victory. For the moment your position as a team member is safe. Now let's see if anyone will step forward to challenge it..." And though she really didn't mean to her gaze fell out and onto the assembled crowd, the sheer arrogance showing on her face daring someone to step forward and try to earn the final space in Alex's roster.

RJ
"Ooooh~" called out a curious voice as most of the crowd backed away. A single figure stood amongst others, unphased by her aura. "What an aura of challenge! You know, this is a peaceful town." the woman announced to Alex, her pink hair flourishing in the wind as she held an umbrella over her, seemingly more for style than anything else.

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"I will have to pacify you, you know~" she giggled, rather than wanting Alex to back down, she seemed more eager for Alex to break the rules so she could accept that challenge which Alex gave off.

 

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Re: Alexandra's Ranch (Termite)

Termite
"That it is." Though she didn't do much more than simply cross her arms it looked like Alex wasn't preparing to back down any time soon. "And I will abide its rules and laws." A rather arrogant smirk rose on her face, but Alex's eyes didn't show any real animosity behind them. "That is, of course, unless you'd like me to, Miss Lotus."

RJ
"So you say, yet you're antagonizing the town with such an aura." Lotus giggled. "You could say I love my job, helping Venice keep this town peaceful, ironically by confronting those who would disrupt the peace. So... By law, you must back down, or you can refuse. The choice is yours, Alex. I'm happy either way," she said, while Alex detected no hint of power coming from Lotus.

Termite
"Hrm." The half-dragon's eyes flashed down to the mamono most likely still bound to her leg, and when they rose back to Lotus she didn't look all that pleased. But the law was the law, and it would do no good to besmirch the family name. "One moment, please." She then turned to the weresheep. "I need you to turn down the drowsiness any way you can, understood? If you're still the forerunner by the time we're done here then we can cuddle all you like when we get back to my ranch. Sound good?" And if the weresheep agreed Alex would bring her presence down step by step until Lotus appeared satisfied.

RJ
The weresheep let out a "Baaa~" noise, before moving away. Once Alex had lowered her power, Lotus giggled. "Slightly disappointing, even if what you did was the right thing to do. Oh well, there are still tournaments for me to enjoy~" she giggled. "Don't cause anymore of a ruckus, okay~?" she told Alex before casually walking away.

Termite
A respectful nod of the head was given to the woman as she left, and with that out of the way Alex simply sat back and waited to see if anyone else would approach to challenge the sheep. "Ashlotte, would Miss..." And Alex still didn't know the girl's name. "My apologies. My name is Alexandra. The drowsy lizard is Gyuki, and the construct is Ashlotte." Once she had the sheep's name she would address the golem once again. "Would you be affected by her aura?"

RJ
"I detect a high concentration of particles coming from the sheep. I absorb various elements from the atmosphere and transform it into a kind of lubrication to allow my parts to move. If I processed her elements, I would likely suffer similar effects." she explained. And when the sheep was seemingly asked her name, she answered, "Baaa."

Termite
"Noted." If Ashlotte was susceptible to an aura of drowsiness then that meant she was susceptible to just about anything else. Or at least that seemed logical. It was something to think about when it came time for the tournament. And while she did that Alex still waited for a new challenger.

RJ
"Bwa-ha-ha!" laughed a powerful woman's voice, before a tall figure approached, the ground shaking with each step she took, before a large and proud minotaur stood over Alex, looking down at the smaller woman as the minotaur was at least eleven feet tall. "What's this? Do you band of wimps need protection? What's with the stupid sign?" she criticized Alex and her group. "In front of the arena, no less! If you think some strong warrior will answer you, you're dreaming! Buncha weaklings, get outta here!" she commanded Alex and her group.

Termite
Alex was absorbed in her thoughts before the booming voice and the thundering ground roused her from her ponderings. She brought her eyes up to see who was so arrogant, and then she had to...look up? Well, this was different. Alex was nearly seven feet tall, herself, so she never really had to look up at someone else, at least not in her adult life. But what followed put a frown on the dragon's lips, and though she did stand she didn't show any sort of hurry to do so. A quick glance around the area showed nobody else willing to step forward, and Alex made a show of looking around the minotaur before turning back to her party. "I doubt anyone else will show any interest, especially now. All right, let's go home and get some rest, then we'll prepare for the tournament."

RJ
The minotaur snorted at Alex, before grunting at the party of three other, smaller minotaurs behind her. "Gotta do your civil duty and clean up the trash in this city sometimes!" the minotaur laughed as she walked towards the arena while Alex and the others left. "... I detected a high power level from that minotaur." Ashlotte announced while carrying a sleeping Gyuki.

Termite
Alex bristled at the minotaur's comment, but she did little else. She knew that type, and simply blowing off the derision as nothing more than an annoying buzz was usually enough to annoy them right back. "I don't doubt it." And though she wouldn't openly admit it Alex was pretty certain she wouldn't last in a battle with the beast. Eleven feet of mass large enough to set off its own little earthquakes was never a good thing. She may be able to put up some resistance, but eventually she would be worn down. Best to simply avoid the fight.

RJ
"Don't worry about that..." Gyuki groaned, waking up in Ashlotte's arms. "Seems like Lotus and that minotaur, Roan are gonna go at it... Lotus will wipe the floor with her..."

Termite
"Heh, good to hear. Feeling okay, Miss Gyuki?"

RJ
"Don't call me Miss, as if I'm married..." Gyuki grumbled before Ashlotte set her down. "... So you decided to bring the sheep along...?"

Termite
"No one else showed any interest, and she did earn her chance to compete." Once they returned to the second-hand ranch Alex turned toward the sheep. "My apologies, but you shouldn't have to deal with this for too long. We'll all be heading for the Rank Advancement Tournament tomorrow."

RJ
"What's that?" the sheep asked with a blank, sleepy expression.

Termite
"We'll be competing to show that we're better than the other Rank E ranchers so we can move out of this mess."

RJ
"Oooh..." the sheep gestured. "... What's a rancher?"

Termite
"I'm a rancher. We train mamono to sharpen their skills and do our part ot keep the peace while also entertaining the world. That second part is what pays the bills. I think." And to head off some further questions Alex gestured toward her temporary home. "This is the ranch. It's where mamono are allowed to train and relax and do just about anything they want. I've been told this is a starter ranch, so that's why it looks so run down."

RJ
The sheep flopped onto the grass happily. "Waah~" she announced happily, making herself at home on the grass. Alex's words seemed lost on the sheep, she seemed half there and half somewhere else.

Termite
Well at least someone's happy with the ranch. Alex let the sheep named Baaa have her fun. "All right, ladies, do whatever you wish to prepare for tomorrow." Alex was ready to start doing the same herself, but a sudden thought made her stop. "Ashlotte?" She gestured for the golem to come closer, and once Ashlotte did she spoke in a more subtle voice. "How are your, er...energy reserves? Will you be ready to battle?"

RJ
"Your request to spar used ten percent of my energy reserves. The decision is up to you, master." Ashlotte replied.

Termite
"Can you, uh..." Blush in 3...2...1... "Can, can you control how much you take?"

RJ
"Affirmative." Ashlotte nodded. Then, suddenly, she lifted her skirt, and a length sprouted from her sex. "Preparations for insertion complete."

Termite
"N-NOT OUT HERE!" And then Alex turned a very bright red at how loud she just been and quickly grabbed Ashlotte's hand to take her inside.

RJ
Following her inside. Ashlotte was silent and obedient as she was dragged along.

Termite
Once they were inside Alex became a lot more timid, and though she started peeling off her armor and clothing she still looked a bit guarded. "Do you have any preferences for...recharging?"

RJ
"It would be best to put it in your vagina, where most of your pleasure nerves are located." she said flatly.

Termite
"Oh..." That helped ease some of her nerves, she wasn't sure how, but Alex still kept herself covered even as she stood naked. Wh-whsat about foreplay?" The question came as she climbed into her bed and sat in the center, her back towards the golem and her tail starting to rise slightly as if very timidly asking someone to touch her.

RJ
"Very well, I shall engage in foreplay." Ashlotte agreed, getting into the bed, and making a much larger crater where she climbed in than Alex, due to her weight as a construct. Despite her body, Alex felt soft, squishy globes press into her back from behind, as Ashlotte came in, hugging her front to Alex's back, and reaching around, massaging Alex's breasts with an emphasis on her nipples.

Termite
It was hard not to notice Ashlotte climbing in after her, but once the golem started massaging her breasts Alex started letting out soft, pleasant gasps. "I... I'll need to get a stringer bed..." And in almost no time at all the dragon's body started rocking gently against the body behind it.

RJ
"May I make an inquiry?" Ashlotte suddenly asked, her thumbs gently swirling around Alex's tips. "Why did you request this? Was it to provide me with such low charge, or was it for the sake of stimulation?"

Termite
"Sti..." A small moan was stifled as her nipples were circled. "Stimulation... It helps me relax and puts me in the mood...

RJ
"So..." Ashlotte's disposition seemed to change. "This is my service to you... I will serve you well, master." Ashlotte announced, before she suddenly began to use energy. She channeled a very slight amount of her power into her fingers, poking right at Alex's tips before Alex would feel her nipples coursing with a light charge of electricity. The charge raced through her sensitive points, stimulating her breasts while shocking her not at all. Leaning in further, Ashlotte suddenly ran her synthetic tongue, soft and wet, almost exactly like a real tongue, along the dragon girl's neck.

Termite
"Ah-aaahhh!" There was nothing she could do to stifle her cry, her breasts suddenly tingling with power and pleasure. Each pulse of electricity had her body nearly twitching in ecstasy, and when that tongue landed on her neck her head simply rolled to the side to give the golem more access. At the same time her legs started opening on their own accord, and soon enough Ashlotte would be able to see Alex's excitement dripping down her thighs while her hips started making very small thrusting motions against an invisible lover.

RJ
"Are you pleased, master?" Ashlotte inquired. "I detect that you are highly aroused." she announced, before one of her hands went down to where her legs spread, the vibration of her energy trailing along her stomach, before reaching Alex's sex, starting with her clit, zapping her most sensitive area with her low voltage. "Making my master happy, makes me 'happy' as well. My soul is giving off such feelings."

Termite
"Mmm~!" She barely heard the question, her mind assaulted with pleasure from such simple touches to her chest, but the pleased sounds she was making was more than enough answer. There wasn't much else she could do but moan in approval as that hand started driving a trail to her cleft, and as it neared she tried to keep her body as rigid as possible. She twitched from time to time, the electricity either finding a vulnerable muscle or an exceedingly sensitive spot, but once Ashlotte's fingers finally arrived at her clit Alex let out a quite vocal cry of bliss. Her hips rushed forward to grind her sex against the hand that pleased her so, and were it not for the fact that she still pressed harder anyone watching would swear she just came right then.

RJ
Crying out as she did, Ashlotte suddenly stopped, and withdrew a little. "Are you ready for pen..." Ashlotte stopped, before seeming to rephrase what she was going to say. "... May I put it in?"

Termite
The sudden pause left Alex momentarily stunned, her arms somehow having worked their way up behind her head to wrap around Ashlotte while her legs spread wide for anyone to see. Her breaths game in ragged little pants, her eyes shifting back a bit as she heard Ashlotte speak. When the question was finally asked she nodded very slightly before half gasping and half whispering one word. "Please..."

RJ
Ashlotte, upon hearing Alex's plea, acknowledged her. Taking Alex by her hips, she moved in closer, until she was standing on her knees right behind Alex. Wrapping her arms around Alex's body, she lifted the dragon up slightly, before putting her length to Alex's petals, and pushing herself in, hilting her cock inside the half-blood's pussy.

Termite
"Oh gods..." She didn't know what it was or why she felt that way, but once Alex felt the Ashlotte hilt herself within Alex's pussy she realized one thing: No matter what kind of magic or how great a technique there may be nothing would ever beat having something filling her aching tunnel. Every time it happened she felt her body practically give in to the sheer ecstasy of it, and either her tail or her legs would wrap around her lover's waist and compel whoever was there to start plowing into her while she moaned in utter bliss. And that's what her tail did, lifting on its own and giving Ashlotte unimpeded access before gripping the golem by the hips and given a gentle and rhythmic pulse that pulled her closer. It would be more than enough encouragement to get any living soul to start fucking her, and she had no doubt that Ashlotte would do the same.

RJ
And do the same she did. Ashlotte held Alex close as she began to pull her length back out, only to firmly thrust it back in. "I am so happy, master," Ashlotte announced, thrusting into Alex with vigor to show her joy and to fuck Alex the way she wanted it as the familiar sensation of being absorbed of her soul overtook her, and made her feel pleasure right to the very core of her being.

Termite
At that point Alex was beyond words. She was beyond thinking of anything other than the cock plunging in and out of her depths. She was enraptured by that feeling, by the constant thrust of something hard brushing against every inch of her inner walls and striking every little pleasure center she had. And then the draining truly began. Those nerves within her pussy abruptly burned with sexual fury, every inch of her body now being tuned into the song of pure unadulterated joy she felt from having her soul sucked from her own body. All she could do was moan even louder at Ashlotte's declaration before her own hips took over and started thrusting back in time to meet the golem even harder. And she would keep on pushing it, the slow drain allowing her to push her body to its limits, her skin slapping loudly against Ashlotte before she slammed back one final time and let out a moan that would probably be heard from anywhere within the ranch.

RJ
Ashlotte met each needy rock of Alex's hips with a thrust of her own, slamming her length in as they worked together to fuck each other. Ashlotte pounded against Alex's wet flesh, soaked in her own juices, sending droplets flying about every which way upon each impact. Thrusting faster and faster, Ashlotte gave no moans of her own, simply watching Alex become enthralled by the pleasure while bringing more to her with zealous thrusts. When Alex finally came, Ashlotte held her master there, with her arms wrapped around her. Only when Alex seemed to recover did she say, "... Maximum charge... Are you pleased, master?"

Termite
While Alex came down from her orgasmic high her hips never stopped, only slowing in small little gyrations that kept her body reeling in pleasure. But all good things must come to an end, and little by little the light grinding ground to a halt. "Yes, very pleased." Even then Alex didn't move very much, simply basking in the golem's embrace. "You know, for a second it looked like you were enjoying yourself..."

RJ
"Yes. I could feel my artificial soul become warm as I brought you pleasure. I was almost afraid I would overheat." Said Ashlotte, as steam would visibly blow out of her ears while the golem herself adopted a seemingly relieved expression.

Termite
"Hmm... Stronger bed and some cooling..." But as much as she tried to make light of it there was no hiding Alex's concern. If she ever ran into Venice again or found someone else skilled in golem technology she would have to ask about the overheat. For now though she rose her hips to cease their pairing, her own fluids dripping down Ashlotte's length as it was exposed while a low and throaty moan escaped her mouth until the thing popped free. "Anything I can do to help you cool down?"

RJ
"... I know of no method, although overheating does not cause any permanent damage, so there is no need for concern... It is... Like a natural process, similar to sweating from exposure to heat." she explained. "I will be fine."

Termite
"Good to know." Indeed, it was a relief, and Alex gave the golem a smile before easing herself out of the bed and back to her discarded clothing. She opted not to don her armor, mostly because she had no desire to leave the ranch, but also to let her body cool down a bit when she went outside. "I'm going to check on our newest addition, see how well she's adjusting. You're free to stay here as long as you'd like." And then she went out.

RJ
Nodding to Alex, Ashlotte would stay behind as she went outside to find the sheep asleep on the grass. It was already getting fairly dark outside, which seemed enough to do the sleepy sheep in.

Termite
Well, that was actually kinda cute. Alex considered simply letting the sheep enjoy herself outside, but who knew what kind of storm may strike overnight. That meant moving Baa herself. After taking a breath she started calling on her spirit, her lips barely whispering "I will not give in I will not give in I will not give in" over and over until her father's arrogance started to assert itself. She knew her strength was diminished, but she was certain she would still have enough to pick up the girl and carry her into the barn so she could enjoy a proper bed.

RJ
Once she picked up Baa, the distance between them and the bed felt as far as she could go, as her body demanded going to that bed. Carrying Baa, Alex would make her way into the barn, to the nearest room, and fall down onto the bed with a thud as Baa snuggled up to her, while an overpowering desire to cuddle up with her as well and become lost in a deep sleep suffocated Alex's thoughts.

Termite
Good lord, how could such an innocent looking thing have such an influence? By the time Alex managed to get herself through the door she felt like she was about to pass out. There was no way she was going to get back to her own bed, and as she finally found the perfect looking substitute she called out as she just barely kept herself from falling into it. "Gyuki, wake me up in the morning, please..." And that was it, Alex simply succumbed to enjoy some shut eye while cuddled up next to the sheep.

RJ
Alex slept throughout the night with Baa, and would awake the next morning feeling as if she had the best night's sleep that she could ever remember. "You really get around don't you?" Gyuki inquired, standing over the bed and looking at Alex.

Termite
Having enjoyed a rest unlike anything she had ever known Alex felt unstoppable as her good mood radiated out into the world. Not even Gyuki's question brought down her spirits, though she did the lizard a bit of a puzzled look. "What do you mean?"

RJ
"Nothing I suppose." she sighed. "You are going to a Carnal Carnival after all... Lots of sex with lots of people..."

Termite
"Oh..." That put a bit of a damper on her spirits, but she wasn't going to let that stop her. "Gyuki, come here." She patted the space beside and sat up in the bed, and once the mamono was nearby she faced the girl directly. "When I was very young I was abused by my brother and sister. Harshly. Far worse than anything you've done to your sister. It took me a long time to open up to another person. Once I did I realized I had a choice. I could stay inside my little shell and not welcome anyone into my life, or I could embrace the joy of being with another person. I chose the latter simply because I didn't want my siblings to dictate how I lived my life, and I haven't regretted it. It doesn't mean I go out seeking someone's bed, but if I end up there I'm not going to tuck tail and run. Understand?"

RJ
Gyuki turned her head away and sighed. "Yes, I understand. I apologize for insulting your way of life. I don't know why I found that irritating."

Termite
"Have you ever simply enjoyed yourself with another person?"

RJ
"Well of course. Conversation, meal time, and combat are very great for socializing."

Termite
Looks like Alex needed to be blunt. "And have you tried sex? More than just endurance training, simply to enjoy it."

RJ
"NO!" Gyuki replied almost violently before Alex could finish the first sentence. "I mustn't allow my genitals to touch with the unworthy! Only a man who has the power to defeat me may experience my body!"

Termite
"That's probably what bothers you. I look much more like a lizardkin than I do a dragon, and seeing something similar to yourself simply scoffing at such a fundamental rule must be frustrating."

RJ
"Perhaps... My kind are usually exiled for disrespecting ancient tradition."

Termite
"Then just remember that I'm a higher being." A rather playful smile was given to the lizard, and after that Alex got up and stretched herself out some. "All right, let's hit that tourney and get out of this pit."

RJ
"No offense, but won't that creature be a liability?" she asked. "She's weak other than her ability."

Termite
"This is advancement from Rank E to D, so I doubt we'll have to worry too much about overtly powerful mamono. And the rules said I need three mamono, not that I had to use all three."

RJ
"... Then I suppose Ashlotte and I will take turns being the one to fight... Or just one of us." Gyuki hummed. "At least, until the battle with the Rank E IMA head... Envy, if I recall correctly."

Termite
"And we'll deal with that once we come to that bridge." It was almost amazing how supremely confident Alex felt after a wonderful night's rest.

RJ
"Alright... I suppose I will try to have faith..." Gyuki said with a bit of uncertainty.

Termite
Well if Gyuki wasn't going to be certain than Alex was, and she returned to her room to gather her gear. Once she was properly dressed for battle she assembled her mamono and headed out to the arena. "All right, I've returned with three mamono. I'm ready for the Advancement Tournament."

RJ
"Hooo?" The woman replied. "A sheep, eh? Well, you qualify... But, I will say good luck, because... You'll need it~"

Termite
Another unbeliever. Ah well, Alex simply returned a confident grin before filling out whatever paperwork was needed. After that it was on to glory.

 

[Termite]

Re: Alexandra's Ranch (Termite)

RJ
Entering the arena contestant area, Alex shared the large room with seven other Ranchers. One of them, a pink haired girl, was moping off to the side. "Gotta win this time... Can't have another stupid repeat like with Locke..." she sighed. Meanwhile, a calm and collected girl sat next to Alex, looking up at a screen that began to show the pairings. Alex's first opponent was Elora, the mermaid. "Oh, it seems I'm your opponent." she said to Alex with a smile.

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"Win or lose, let us try our best and wish the winner luck."

Termite
Looking down at the small girl Alex smiled in return and offered a respectful nod. "I would not ask for more. Good luck to you and yours."

RJ
"Alex!" the announcer called her out. "Choose your mamono and bring her on out! A one on one duel between Elora and your mamono is about to begin!!!"

"See you in the arena," the girl said, before heading off.

Termite
Another nod was given to the rancher, and when it was time to choose a mamono Alex gave it a little thought. A mermaid couldn't be too strong, right? "All right, Baa, your time to shine."

RJ
"Snuggle time?" she inquired, before she was led out into a large arena, facing across the sandy stage with a mermaid, who seemed to float through the air as if in water, magic clearly at work. "I won't be offering a domination duel. At this point, I'm just doing my best." Ripple announced with a smile. "No domination duel, folks!" the announcer shouted. "Well, that only leaves the fight! Ranchers, are you ready!?"

Termite
"Indeed." Once they both entered the arena, however, the confidence was quickly replaced with curiosity? "Domination duel?" She hadn't heard about that, or at least she didn't remember about hearing it, but she could ask later. "Ready!"

RJ
"READY! SET! GO!" the siren announcer exclaimed, before Ripple told Elora to move in! "Oooh? What's happening?" Baa wondered.

Right from the start of the fight, Baa is Happy! She isn't paying attention!

"What's this? I know a poorly trained mamono when I see one, folks! This sheep looks confused!"

Baa: 35 / 35
Guts: 0

Elora: 40 / 40
Guts: 0


Commands:
Go all out! (Increase to hit and damage, lower dodge and defense)
Play it safe! (Halve Guts generation, increase defense and dodge)
Defend! (Won't gain guts until enemy attack, double dodge and halve damage received)
Wait and See! (Do nothing, gain Guts passively)
Get brave! (Gain guts at a faster rate, lower dodge and defense)
You can do it! (Cure negative morale)
She can't stop you! (Add positive morale)

Termite
"That's just the way she is. Baa! All these people came to watch you! Show them what snuggle time is all about! Hug that mermaid! You can do it!"
(Cure Morale + Go all out)

RJ
( Only one command may be given at a time. )

Termite
(Cure morale, then)

RJ
Baa turns around, and looks at Alex with a blank expression, as if wondering what's happening still. Baa doesn't seem to be listening to Alex!

Elora moves in, and delivers a harsh slap to Baa from behind! Baa receives 13 damage!

"Ow..." Baa complained. Baa is now Timid as she looks at Elora, afraid.
( New morale replaces old morale )

Baa: 22 / 35
Guts: 0

Elora: 40 / 40
Guts: 0


Commands:
Go all out! (Increase to hit and damage, lower dodge and defense)
Play it safe! (Halve Guts generation, increase defense and dodge)
Defend! (Won't gain guts until enemy attack, double dodge and halve damage received)
Wait and See! (Do nothing, gain Guts passively)
Get brave! (Gain guts at a faster rate, lower dodge and defense)
You can do it! (Cure negative morale)
She can't stop you! (Add positive morale)

"I don't mean to bully you... But your mamono seems like she isn't ready for combat." Ripple apologized from afar.

Termite
"She said she wanted to give it a try, so I'm giving her that chance now." But Alex didn't realize Baa would be so confused. "Baa, I know you can do this. Just focus on the mermaid and show her you just want to be her friend."
(Cure Morale + Hug)

RJ
Hearing Alex, Baa slowly pushed herself up. "But... It hurts..." she struggled.

Termite
"I know..." The look in Alex's eye said she understood what Baa was feeling. "It hurts, it's scary, and you don't want to be there anymore... But if you can make it through this I promise that you'll feel something else that will make everything better. But that can only happen if you stand up and give it your best."

RJ
Looking at her, Alex's expected reaction was not what she got. After listening to her, when Elora came at her once more, all Baa did was let out a cowardly cry as the mermaid came to finish her off. But then, suddenly, the mermaid fell over!

RJ
"Oh-hoh! Elora seemed to lose focus there! She's Asleep!" the siren announcer exclaimed.

Termite
The moment Baa started crying Alex looked like she wanted to go out and cradle the poor girl in her arms. But the sudden exclamation from the announcer had her hesitating, wondering if the match would be called or not.

RJ
"Don't look up here, Alex! You better do something before Elora wakes up!" the siren announced to Alex.

Termite
"Baa! Look! She's wide open! Now's your chance! Sit on her!"
(Add Positive Moral + Hip Check)

RJ
Seeing Elora in her current state, it seemed like the sheep just didn't listen to Alex no matter what, or wasn't paying attention. Either way, she slowly approached Elora, before touching the mermaid fearfully. Putting her arms on the mermaid, she seemed to lift her and move her around, trying to check to see if she was okay. All the while, Elora's symptoms only seemed to get worse. By the time her eyes opened, she looked as if she were heavily drunk.

Termite
Well, nothing was really working, but Elora was being put into a bit of a stupor. Maybe Baa just couldn't win traditionally. Maybe it was time for a different approach. "Baa, can you bring the mermaid over here?"

RJ
Baa looked over to Alex, before slowly bringing the mermaid along. As she did so, the mermaid woke up, before suddenly moving from Baa's grasp. "Are you alright?" Ripple asked. "W-what happened? I am not injured." Elora noted. "Elora..." Ripple seemed to know where Elora's thoughts were going. Suddenly, Elora pointed her trident at Alex. "Why would you bring this peaceful creature to the arena!? Even when her opponent was helpless, she did not attack! Are you cruel!?"

"Alex," Ripple stepped forward. "I know this might be embarrassing, but you must pay closer attention to your friends. Your sheep... She doesn't seem to act familiar to you at all. Friendships are important in the arena... And it is with this in mind... That I withdraw." she announced. "I don't want to humiliate you further. Please, learn from your mistakes. Spend more time with that little sheep before sending her into battle."

Termite
"NO!!!" Of all the times Alex has been flustered it has never been like this. Part of her looked like she would die from humiliation, another part looked like it would explode in a fit of tears, and the last part looked like it was desperately trying to keep the other two pieces from breaking through to the surface. "I can live with humiliation, but I will NOT accept a handout!'

RJ
Rippled looked back at Alex from where she was walking away, her mouth open in surprise. "I'm sorry, Alex... The only way this can be settled is if we harm that sheep further. I have no desire to fight this battle."

Termite
"Then don't. I will forfeit. This is my mistake."

RJ
Baa looked back and forth between the two as they exchanged words. Looking panicked, and guilty, the drowsy sheep rose to her feet finally, and held her little fists up at Elora and Ripple timidly. "The mamono is apparently still disobeying it's trainer!" te announcer said. "She's not forfeiting the fight!" Looking at her, Ripple still stepped back. "... That sheep... She's quite scared, and yet..." she looked at the sheep with pity. "I-I'm sorry..." the sheep apologized to Alex. "N-now... Is not the time... For s-sleeping..."

Termite
"Baa, it's okay..." Alex motioned for the sheep to come over, and once the girl was near she gently laid a hand on top of her head. "You don't need to do this. I was wrong... I should have made sure you understood what was happening before i asked you to fight."

RJ
"I know what's happening now... I have to win..." Baa replied, before separating herself from Alex's hand, and charging at Elora. Weakly, Baa threw herself at the mermaid, colliding into her for a meager 4 damage.

"Elora..." Ripple said, leaving the decision up to the mermaid. "The sheep wants to fight for her partner... Even though she doesn't deserve to have such a partner fight on her behalf, I won't back down from her request."

Returning the attack in kind, Elora struck Baa with her trident for 16 damage, sending Baa flat on her back as she had the wind knocked out of her.

Baa: 6 / 35
Guts: 0

Elora: 36 / 40
Guts: 0

"What a brave little sheep!" the siren cried out, in tears, "She's fighting so hard!"

Termite
"Dammit..." Alex wasn't sure what to do. Baa was showing some true courage, and as much as she wanted to see the little sheep from being hurt she wasn't going to intervene now. It would be even more cruel to stop her that moment and break the will she was showing. "Baa, I don't want to see you get hurt... But..." Alex managed to straighten herself out, but even then the tears in her eyes were sitting ready to fall where everyone could see. "...if you insist on seeing this through, then... Then give the mermaid a hug!" And from then she watched intently, her body poising itself to spring forward at any moment. Things were leaking bleak for her partner, and the moment that things turned bad, the moment that she saw an attack that Baa could never possibly avoid, she would step out onto the field. If she needed to break the rules to make sure that girl remained safe then she would, and if she had to sacrifice her own dignity to do so then so be it.

RJ
Elora rose her trident as Baa charged in again. It was clear that already, this was the moment that Alex was going to step in. Moving in, a whistle was blown, and Elora stopped as Venice jumped into the field. "That's enough, Rancher interfering in the fight. Alex is disqualified." the white haired woman announced, before urging both parties back inside. "What a sloppy mess." Venice sighed as she walked with Alex. "But don't worry, Alex. Don't let this haunt you. Any shame you feel is your mind correcting itself so this never happens again. Alright?"

Termite
A slow shake of the head was Alex's answer to Venice's statement. "The shame I feel comes from the fact that I should have known better. I exposed someone to pain when they were far from ready for it. I should not have been focused on getting out of that plot. I was no better than my brother or my sister..."

RJ
"Then accept the hospitality of the people of Zippangu, they will surely allow you more comfortable living until you better yourself." Venice suggested. "You're neighbors to them after all."

Termite
Another shake was given. "I'll learn to deal with what I have. Besides..." A look was given toward Baa. "She loves the grass."

RJ
Venice chuckled. "Suit yourself... Though, if you don't mind, I do have a mission for you that might renew your confidence."

Termite
"Hm." A gentle sigh was given, and Alex took a moment to collect herself. "All right, what is it?"

RJ
"There's a group of alps calling themselves 'Viva la Resistance,' and saying that I am a woman oppressing men. I support free speech, until they started attacking IMA staff. Would you be so kind as to clear them up next week? I'll give you all the details then. They've also been kidnapping and raping women and mamono alike, as if wanting to prove that the male gender is making a comeback, which it isn't." Venice laughed.

Termite
"Sounds good. Should give me time to deal with everything and get my head on straight."

RJ
And then Alex was home again, with a sleepy, beat up sheep in tow.

Termite
Once she was home she asked Gyuki and Ashlotte to excuse her, and following that she brought Baa into the house. There she either led or carried the sheep to the bed, but once the girl was in there she simply stood while trying to figure out what she was going to say.

RJ
The sheep slept soundly in the bed. Gyuki and Ashlotte went to their own rooms. Ashlotte seemed as indifferent as always, and Gyuki didn't seem pleased with Alex's loss.

Termite
With Baa falling asleep Alex merely kept watch. She wanted to talk with the sheep at some point, and even if she nodded off it was always a light nap that would easily allow her to wake in mere moments.

RJ
After a while, Baa rustled a bit, "Baa..." she baa'd

Termite
With Baa rustling Alex decided to take a risk. She climbed into the bed and sat on her knees near the sheep's head, and a second later her hand reached down and started stroking the girl's head. "Feeling better?"

RJ
It wasn't long before Alex was quickly made tired and snuggling up with the sheep. "Mmm..." the sheep hummed, snuggling to Alex.

Termite
She knew it would happen, but she fought it as it did. Of course her focus changed from wanting to talk to making the sheep comfortable, so her hand kept absentmindedly stroking Baa even while she fought to remain conscious.

RJ
Baa's wool was very soft, and smelling it's pleasant odor as well as feeling it was enough to crush Alex with the urge to give in and cuddle up, something that Baa seemed to do often.

Termite
And Alex gave in. She laid down and pressed herself as close to the sheep as possible...but her armor kept her from getting the full effect. She could have taken it off, but Baa's presence latched onto the draconic laziness that laid dormant in her blood, and removing that armor was just too much effort at that point.

RJ
They snuggled for a while, until Alex fell asleep, waking up sometime later as she had before, feeling like she had the best sleep ever, despite the armor.

Termite
After waking Alex stretched as much as she could in her armor. It wasn't much, but she didn't care. Instead she focused herself and looked to see if Baa was waking as well.

RJ
Baa seemed both awake, and yet she seemed content with continuing to rest in the bed.

Termite
Well, now was as good a time as any. "Hey." Another round of head stroking. "I'm sorry you had to go through that. If I knew that was your first battle I never would have sent you out like that."

RJ
"Mmm," Baa hummed. One way or another, it seemed Baa wasn't too worked up about Alex's topic, even as she brought it up and apologized.

Termite
If she wasn't bothered by it then might as well continue. "So, I need to know something. Do you want to stay with us?"

RJ
"Mmm..." Baa repeated, continuing to snuggle Alex. It seemed Baa didn't want to go anywhere

Termite
"Mmm." It was a relief to Alex, and she returned the snuggle as best she could. "You won't have to fight anymore, not if you don't want to, but I will ask you to train a bit, okay? I want you to be able to protect yourself if you need to."

RJ
"Mmm..." Baa said once more, her eyes closing as she put her hand over Alex's mouth, as if to quiet her.

Termite
Alex let out a small smile as she was very kindly told to be quiet, and she obliged the sheep and kept from saying anything further. Instead she let her arms do the talking, both of them wrapping around the girl and gently squeezing her close before relaxing and returning to the slow strokes from before.

RJ
The sheep happily relaxed together with Alex, only ever moving when Alex thought it time to wake up.

Twas a new day.

Termite
While Alex wasn't in any rush she eventually did pull herself out of bed. "As nice as this is I still have some responsibilities." With it being Tuesday she probably already missed the deadline to sign up any of the mamono for training for the week, and she'd need to find someway to put in a late order for food for everyone. "Hey Baa, what would you like to eat?"

After making sure she had a standing order with the grocer (or whoever it is that supplies the mamono food) Alex gathers all her mamono and has them stand outside near the uncut tall grass. "All right, since Baa will be staying with us she'll need to have her own training regimen. But since she hasn't done anything like this before just throwing her into a battle like I foolishly did won't help at all. So, I think we should play a game. We'll call it Stalker." She pointed out to the grass. "Can anyone guess what this game will be?"

RJ
Gyuki looked apathetic, Baa was eating some of the uncut grass, and Ashlotte was standing in place like a statue. Alex did not get an answer.

Termite
"I see..." The enthusiasm was awe-inspiring in the most sarcastic way possible. So time to up the ante. "Since this is a game there should be a prize, correct? What sounds like an appropriate prize?" This was asked to each of the mamono.

RJ
"Being allowed to return to my meditations." Gyuki replied. "To serve my master is all I require." Ashlotte replied. "Baa," Baa replied.

Termite
"Very well. Gyuki, if you win you shall be exempt from this tomorrow and allowed to meditate and ask for any additional training you see fit. Ashlotte, if you are victorious then you shall be allowed to serve your master as much as you wish. All night, if that's required." Though she didn't add winks or smiles for effect the innuendo in the statement was apparent enough. "Baa, if you win we'll find something fun you and I can do together before bed."

RJ
Baa curled up in the grass and seemed to fall asleep while everyone waited in silence. Gyuki still seemed irritated over her loss.

Termite
"The goal is to stalk a target and pounce them before they do the same to you. Once you've caught one person yell so everyone can hear it, then start stalking someone else. Person with the most captures wins." And with that Alex simply walked into the grass and pulled Baa up to her feet on the way before suddenly sprinting and hiding and waiting for everyone else to join.

RJ
All was quiet, and everyone vanished from sight into the grass. Alex heard slight whispering, before all three of her mamono came out at once, and pounced solely on her. Alex was crushed down underneath the weight of the three girls. "REVENGE!" Gyuki cried out, having organized this mutiny.

Termite
For a moment it looked like Alex had the breath knocked out of her, but after a few seconds she looked up with an impish grin. "So that's how it is, huh?" Her eyes suddenly turned reptilian, and with a small blast of heat she turned her draconic heritage on full blast just long enough to throw everyone off of her before vanishing into the grass once more. And just before she vanished she said one thing. "Team Mamono: 1 point." And then she nearly disappeared before their eyes. Her scales nearly covered her entire body and blended oh so well with the grass, and surprisingly enough her armor started acting like a chameleon and shifted until it was as green as the rest of her. And from that point on she started stalking them all, her first target obvious. Gyuki.

RJ
Getting to Gyuki even with her advantages would prove to be a problem. "Target identified, heat signature." Ashlotte announced, before her hand shot forth and caught Alex by the arm. Baa followed up, grabbing Alex's leg, and Gyuki finished the combo, jumping, and pushing Alex back into the ground before rolling off into the grass, off of Alex to avoid her trying to blow her off again.

Termite
"Team Mamono: 2 points." Sneaking around with Ashlotte able to track her heat signature could be a problem, so Alex decided to try something a little different. She dialed the ambient heat blasting off her body down enough to be less noticeable, and then a moment later she started breathing that same heat out in controlled bursts. It wouldn't be enough to start a fire, but hopefully it would be enough to throw off whatever technology Ashlotte was using.

RJ
As everyone retreated, and Alex trying to control her heat to throw off Ashlotte's sensors, all was quiet again. The trio made no noise nor motion that she could detect.

Termite
Alex could consider her method a success, or at least she hoped it was, but now she had to locate the others. To start things off she moved as silently as possible down a path that the others had not taken, and after a bit she started searching the ground for a small rock she could use to throw in a random direction and rustle the grass. She wouldn't throw it hard because she didn't wish to accidentally bean anyone, but once it was thrown she moved a little more and waited to see if anyone took the bait.

RJ
Quiet, sneaky. Alex went for a dozen seconds, before finding herself a rock. Once she found it, a quick hurl, and- "Trajectory analyzed," Ashlotte announced, and everyone was on top of Alex again.

Termite
A little puff of frustration was released. "Team Mamono: 3 points..." Once everyone was gone Alex simply moved slowly and thought. If distractions and subterfuge weren't going to work all that well with Ashlotte then she'd just have to rely on luck. And maybe a bit of analysis. They all seemed dependant on Ashlotte's observation, and she wondered if there was a pattern or formation they were using to hunt her down. If she could analyze it herself maybe she could find a weak point instead of blinding pushing forward and hoping she found someone unaware.

RJ
Whenever Ashlotte found her, it seemed that Gyuki had fair distance from the last location Alex was found in. Baa was seemingly all over the place, only jumping in when things got exciting-and Alex's foot suddenly bumped against a sleeping Baa in the grass.

Termite
"Huh..." Alex said very quietly to herself before stalking away from sleepy Baa. She could have claimed a point then, but that seemed a little too easy. Instead she started a small search from the sheep's location, hoping to see if anyone was lying in wait in case they were using Baa as bait.

RJ
Stepping further, something tugged at Alex's ankle slightly, before she'd notice a rope covered in dirt and mud, concealed, wrapped around Baa's neck, and leading off into the grass.

Termite
Time to see where this rope went. Sneak sneak...

RJ
Sneaking along, she came face to face with Gyuki.

Termite
Not wanting to waste a second she very quickly lunged forward and tried to hip-toss Gyuki to the ground before shouting "One!" and rushing off.

RJ
Yanking her rope as Alex ran away, Gyuki managed to trip her up, before landing on top of her. "When does this child's game end!?" she exclaimed.

 

[Termite]

Re: Alexandra's Ranch (Termite)

Termite
A sudden flurry had Alex tripping, flipping, and pinning Gyuki all in one complicated motion, and there she sat no longer trying to hold any form of stealth. "You saw the travesty that was my match, correct? You were right. She was weak and unprepared. I was too arrogant to listen. But even after she started crying and had no clue what was going to happen she still decided to stand at my side and fight for me. It was more than I was capable of when I was that naive. I won't force her to fight anymore, but if she ever decides she wants to then I want to help her prepare. That's what this game was for. All of us trying to tackle each other would eventually end in some scrapes and bruises. It would help prepare her for the rigors of training and combat without feeling like we were trying to knock the stuffing out of each other." At that Alex got up. "But I see I've disappointed you. Again. So don't worry. I won't ask you to continue any longer." And at that Alex simply started walking back to the house and letting herself fade back to her normal self.

RJ
"We could have won without the sheep!" Gyuki shouted to Alex angrily as she walked away.

Termite
"I know." There wasn't a hint of anger in her reply. It felt more like shame, but she wasn't about to turn and reveal that shame to Gyuki.

RJ
And then Alex was back at her house, with Ashlotte following behind her, intent on collecting her reward, and doing so by bringing Alex tea.

Termite
Once the tea was given to her Alex accepted it without a word. It took a few seconds of simply staring at it before she uttered a simple "Thank you." to Ashlotte, but even then she didn't drink. She just seemed to sit and brood.

RJ
After a while, a pair of bunny ears showed up, their owner: Fio the Time Warping Rabbit. "I see that the results of yesterday have carried on to today like a bad cold." the bunny announced.

Termite
"Disappointment does have a tendency to linger..." Alex gave a respectful nod to her visitor and offered a seat, a look toward Ashlotte indicating that some tea should be prepared for Fio as well.

RJ
Fio accepted the tea after sharing formal greetings. "Loss is something we all face, as with the shame that comes with it. Strength comes from overcoming such weakness." Fio stated simply. "Do not let it linger."

Termite
"Easier said than done. The blood of my ancestors does not take well to shame..."

RJ
"Jade as well, Venice's dragon. She is always beaten sexually by Melpha, the wingless angel, and always returns to try and pull out a victory. However, the key difference between the two of you is that Jade never accepts shame. Any form of loss only drives her further with the desire to win."

Termite
"Hm." Alex finally managed to sip some of her tea, and after she does she looks at her cup. "I could deal with it if it were simply my own, but I shamed my mamono as well."

RJ
"Gyuki seems thirsty for a chance to win as well." Fio followed up. "And she..." she looks at Ashlotte. "... She seems loyal as well."

Termite
"A chance will be approaching, soon. Venice asked me to deal with a group of alp that have been terrorizing the area, and I accepted. But that won't happen until after the Carnival."

RJ
"That is good. Keep looking forward." Fio advised, apparently trying to counsel her neighbor.

Termite
"Hm." A moment of silence passed. "The Carnival. I know Lotus is attending. She invited me. Will you be there as well?"

RJ
"... Somewhat." Fio answered with hesitation.

Termite
"Hm." The hesitation was obvious, which meant Fio wasn't looking forward to it. "Is it truly as Carnal as it sounds?"

RJ
"I will be cooking. As such, I cannot participate in the actual ceremony..." Fio's ears hung as if that was the reason for her hesitation. She felt left out.

Termite
That was not what she expected. Given Fio's nature when it came to the carnal side of things the fact that she was disappointed meant that the Carnival itself wasn't just some endless scene of debauchery. Alex doubted that would be enough to get Gyuki to attend, but it definitely lightened her expectations. "You don't get any chance to participate? Not even for an hour or so once all the food has been prepared?" And then a thought came to her. "Not even if someone volunteered to relieve you for a couple hours so you could enjoy yourself?"

RJ
"I am specifically to make the food. The training someone would need to replace me... Would take far too long to fit into the few days we have, besides... Rio doesn't want me getting pregnant."

Termite
"O-Oh! I see..." Well, so much for that theory... "I'm not really looking forward to getting pregnant myself... Does this world have any contraceptives?" She vaguely wondered if the Merchant back home would appear if he was summoned all the way out here.

RJ
"Well of course," Fio replied to Alex. "But it's more of a moral issue, that and... I wouldn't want to get rid of it. I love all of my pupils, and those include my children. I am a teacher by my very soul, and I love my job."

Termite
"I guess you have nothing that would strictly prevent it, then. I'll need to be on my guard to avoid becoming a mother so soon..."

RJ
"On your guard?" Fio inquired, as if the thought process was strange to her.

Termite
"Er..." How the heck was she going to explain that to Fio? "We'll just have to see how the Canival goes, haha...!" Answer, she wouldn't.

RJ
"You shouldn't be on guard at such a festival... You sound like a man." Fio chuckled.

Termite
"C-Come on!" Embarrassment level: 7.5. "I'm just... I'm not ready to create another child. That's all..." Increased to 8.5.

RJ
And her embarrassment would only increase, as the usually serious Fio was now holding her belly with both hands, and laughing. "You... You are certainly in touch with your masculine side!"

Termite
And all Alex could really do is sit there looking mortified and indignant and a little surprised at seeing Fio burst out like that.

RJ
Wiping a tear away, she seemed to try to regain her composure. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." she apologized. "It's just... Society sure is different in other worlds."

Termite
"I can see that..." She said, still looking a little perturbed before letting out a sigh and forcing herself to relax. But she still felt a little misunderstood. "Let me put it this way. If I had a child I would devote everything that I was into making sure she had a happy childhood. And I'd see Ranching as not much more than a distraction."

RJ
"Most Rancher use the aid of the medical center to have their children grow to adulthood in a week. They are rather talented at giving Ranchers happy children who can help out at the Ranch."

Termite
"That's..." Alex was going to say something different, but a couple seconds of careful thought stopped her. "That's something to consider..." The thought of suddenly raising a child still didn't quite sit with her, but she didn't look like she was wholeheartedly against it, either.

RJ
"Because we, as Ranchers, are the defenders of this city, Venice does anything she can to promote the growth of our strength. Raising children used to be an activity that required much attention, but now... We are like a perfect society."

Termite
For a good few seconds silence settled over Alex. "We'll... just have to wait and see how things go at the Carnival..."

RJ
Fio nodded. "Indeed... And try to have fun, won't you? The land of Zippangu is still a very real place, and is filled with carefree immortals. When in Zippangu, do as the immortals do, as the saying goes."

Termite
So that was where they were going for the Carnival. It seemed Alex would be going there one way or another. "I will. I wouldn't want to embarrass Lotus by being the wet blanket."

RJ
"Good. I will make some good food for the occasion too." Fio announced, before rising. "Well, I've run out of things to say. I must be off to prepare for the Carnival."

Termite
A nod was given. "Thank you for visiting." And once the rabbit was gone Alex would end the day. She'd find Baa and find out what the little sheep wanted to do, making sure Ashlotte was nearby the entire time to see to any needs that may rise, and the following day she would wake by asking Gyuki how she wanted to train for the day. The game itself would be ignored, and Alex would do the same the day after until the weekend finally rolled around and it was time for the festival.

RJ
Baa just wanted to laze around, and Gyuki simply wanted to practice using her blade. Ashlotte awaited orders the whole while, and only took action when Alex requested it. When it came time for the festival, Lotus herself arrived, seemingly wanting to make sure Alex didn't forget. "Hora-hora!" she beckoned to Alex. "It's time for the festival!"

Termite
And, surprisingly enough, Alex was worried about her outfit. "Think this is too Spartan?" Of course that meant she was wearing her gear, and beneath that some simple clothes that really didn't stand out. Then again the armor was polished to a rather brilliant sheen, and it held the same exact color as her scales to make it look more natural.

RJ
"Indeed. Dress in something sexy!" Lotus insisted. "I have a spare kimono at home if you'd like."

Termite
"Hm." Of course Alex had to let out a little blush at the answer, but she didn't object. "If you'd be so kind..." Of course she also made sure her mamono that were joining were following along.

RJ
Ashlotte and Baa seemed willing to come along. "I understand that the males there will be kind. I will come and see if one is willing to give me energy." Ashlotte announced. "Baa." Baa said, before they gathered up with Alex, ready to go.

Termite
And it was off to get dressed. Having never worn a kimono before Alex was in for a bit of a lesson, and with her tail getting in the way she wasn't quite sure what to do with it.

RJ
Though unsure she was, as Alex departed with Lotus to Fio's ranch near the northern area that surrounded Venice City, and into the oriental styled buildings that were constructed there, Lotus, dressing the nude dragoness, pointed out that there was a hole made available for mamono such as Lotus herself, for her tail to slip through. While dressing Alex though... Lotus giggled slightly. "I wonder what dragon scales feel like... May I touch your tail?" she inquired. Dragons were indeed rare if someone like her does not know of their touch.

Termite
The question was odd, and combined with her recently nude state it had Alex turning red once again. "O-Of course!" And Lotus did she would find that Alex's tail was very much like a lizard's tail, only slightly rougher with a few more almost unnoticeable bumps courtesy of how fine the scales were. "Where I come from the dragonkin scales can vary greatly. My brother and sister have...drastically different tails."

RJ
"I see... You tail feels rough, as I thought it would. Jade's tail looks like it would feel smooth, but alas, she is Venice's pride, a Grand Dragon." Lotus commented. "But where are my manners? Dragons nary get along, and her name likely brings you grief."

Termite
"That's not a problem. I barely know the woman.." While she spoke Alex took a little longer look at her tail, and then she shook her arm out of her sleeve a bit to take a look at the scales there. After a bit she offered that same arm to Lotus.

RJ
Shown to a mirror, Alex may be surprised to find herself wearing the kimono rather well, seeming to fit right into the style of Zippangu, and due to the art of the dress (a black background with pink lotuses), Alex seemed as if she shared a special connection to Lotus herself. "There~" she giggled. "Now, are you ready to join the celebration?" she asked, sliding the door open to behold the yard, where a bunch of red oni were gathered around a single bunny in the middle. She looked small, and yet seemed to carry an ancient aura about her as she drank from a jug while the oni's chanted around her. "Drink-drink-drink-drink-drink!" they cheered, before the bunny tossed aside the jug, now empty as the oni all cheered and the bunny held her arms in the air. "I've still got it!" she cheered. Giggling, Lotus stood next to Alex as the white haired bunny rose, and slouched against the side of the building which they came from. "Lotus... Entertain the onis... I need a nap..." she said drunkenly.

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Termite
With the chance to let her vanity show Alex took the time to examine herself in the mirror. Even with her advanced height the kimono proved a surprisingly elegant piece of dress, and though the warrior in her complained about being constricted the fact that she looked great overrode that thought in an instant. When it came time to attend the Carnival Alex nodded, and after a bit she was outside watching a little rabbit keeping pace with the legendary drinking prowess of the oni race. To see such a small thing manage that was a feat, but after watching the rabbit for a moment Alex suddenly felt she shouldn't be all that surprised. But not even ancient bunnies of unspeakable power could withstand the assault of alcohol, and it was up to Lotus to start entertaining the visiting demons. And Alex would follow along, her head bobbing respectfully toward the drunk bunny, and she would watch what would happen next. Gotta get a good feel for what's going on before throwing yourself into the fray.

RJ
"The men aren't here yet." the bunny announced, before looking to Alex finally. "Ah... Alex... I have heard mixed opinions of you..." she said. "I am Rio. I am the Elder Bunny among my people, and Fio's grandmother."

Termite
A bit of a sigh left Alex, but considering her performance earlier in the week she understood why opinions would be mixed. That just meant she'll need to do better. But enough sour mood. "Tis a pleasure, Lady Rio. Hopefully I'll prove myself worthy of some of the higher expectations."

RJ
"Bah, such a stock phrase. I've heard it a million times from pupil and stranger alike." Rio suddenly became grumpy. "Well, can you put up with an old woman's request and fetch me some water?" Rio asked Alex suddenly.

Termite
Alex tilted her head a bit at the response, but after a small pause she righted herself. "Of course." And unless anything happened on the way to retrieving said water Alex would return and try to bend at one knee to give it to Rio. But with the kimono wound around her that just wouldn't work. So Alex let out a frustrated sigh and had to bend herself rather demurely. "Gonna need to get used to this thing..."

RJ
Taking the water, Rio drank it all immediately. "You are nothing like a dragon." she noted. "You're far too polite. Fetching water for a bunny, a dragon's pride would never allow it. Tell me," she gripped Alex by her sleeve, and pulled her in close until she could smell the sake on her breath. "Just what do you hope to accomplish by being a Rancher?"

Termite
The first comment was enough to get Alex annoyed, but the sudden pull was nearly taking things a little too far. "Pride can extend beyond selfish desire, so don't think I don't have any pride just because I don't act like some prima donna." At that she very calmly used her hand to dislodge Rio's grip. Another sigh was given, one that cleared out her frustration a bit, and once she was done she addressed the rabbit's question. "At first I wanted to join in the battles, but when I heard I had to register as a mamono I thought I would become someone's pet. So I became a Rancher to stay involved. But now that I've seen how things work I simply wish to make myself useful. And if doing so happens to involve showing that I'm better than anyone else then that's just a bonus." It should be noted that Alex didn't rise once she was done. Rio clearly had a point she was wanting to make, so Alex was going to wait for it.

RJ
Suddenly, Rio grinned. "So you 'do' have some anger in you. That is good. Lotus!" she suddenly beckoned to the kitsune who was casually observing with a smile. "Prepare the training weapons. The sake has made me rowdy." she announced. Nodding, the kitsune obliged, before Rio looked to Alex. "I may be old, but I could still show a youngin' like you a thing or two. Would you care to participate in the festivities by sparring with this little bunny?"

Termite
Alex let out a little grunt of disapproval before rising up and taking a look at her kimono. Being asked to fight would most likely mean it would be damaged, but that was of little concern. The damn thing was constricting and wouldn't let her move around all that much. She couldn't fight as well as she could. She'd be a relative sitting duck. But... "When in Zippangu... I accept." At that the half-dragon offered her hand to help Rio to her feet, and once they all started moving she tested the limits of her stance by taking as large a step as the kimono allowed.

RJ
Rio chuckled as she was helped to her feet. "Ho-ho-ho, I am finding myself coming to fancy your presence, young dragon." After having said that, she stripped off her bunny suit, and wore nothing but her bare skin. A look she gave to Alex suggested she do the same, although the thing about kimonos is that nothing is worn underneath, so Alex would be bare too. Meanwhile, everyone seemed to be getting excited. The men were appearing as well, handsome men with styled hair cuts and kimonos similar to what Alex herself wore, and Lotus. They'd look at least nice to the eyes to Alex, meanwhile, it was clear that the oni, bunny folk, and even a strange (and large) black, hairy arachne were all drooling over the appearance of the men, and celebrated by trying to each compete for their attentions. However, the men came for one thing, and that was the festival attractions. The first one being the sparring match between the elder bunny and Alex. "Is she a dragon?" one man asked. "Ah, she's cute." another man commented, examining Alex.

Termite
Well, going nude solved that restriction problem. Shame it wouldn't help suppress the flush coming up on her cheeks. But she would do her best to suppress that, instead focusing on the match that would soon start. And the sudden appearance of the men. It seemed to have a rather marked affect on the mamono. Of course the men were cute and all, but the mamono looked like starved men who had just been treated to an open buffet. But vanity is one of any dragon's dirty little indulgences, and the comments directed toward her earned a rather pleased smile in return.

RJ
Both naked, and together in the yard, Rio looked to Alex after she was handed a simple staff that was twice her height, while Alex was offered various wooden weapons of her choice. "She's so serious about facing Rio. I hope Rio doesn't just wipe her out." one of the men said. "Did you see? she smiled at you!" one of the men announced. "You better watch out!"

Termite
When offered her choice of weaponry Alex could only pick two things, sword and shield. It was her preferred style. But the conversation off to the side was rather distracting, especially when they told her smilee that he'd better be careful. But as someone said she was serious about facing Rio. Even with the training weaponry Alex had been challenged. It would be a dishonor to not give her very best.

RJ
"Everyone-everyone!" Lotus announced, getting everyone's attention. "To begin our festival, two fine ladies wishes to test each other's power. Please show them your respect!" she requested, before everyone clapped for them. "Do your best!" one man shouted. "Think you can handle a dragon, Rio?" An oni with blue skin inquired. But Rio didn't answer as her eyes locked onto Alex. "Are you both ready?" Lotus asked with a smile. "I am ready." Rio announced. "Ooh, Rio seems more interested." a man noticed. "That's because all you've seen is her sparring with her pupils." replied the sole large arachne.

Termite
"Ready." Alex blocked out the background conversation and focused herself on Rio, and once the signal to begin was given she wouldn't waste a second. She went on immediate offense, sword and shield being used to test Rio's defenses and to gauge just how strong the rabbit truly was.

RJ
Rio waited. The bunny did not move even as Alex came rushing at her. Even as she was just on top of Rio, within striking range, the bunny stood still, one arm folded behind her back, staring at Alex.

Termite
As Alex neared she expected Rio to do something, but to find the bunny simply standing there with an arm behind her back left the dragon rather wary. But she was already committed to an attack. Her shield led the way, a quick slap meant to rebuff any offense or defense, and her sword followed after to capitalize on any imbalance in Rio's stance. But she also kept turning with that swipe, her leg hooking out to catch Rio's ankle and bring it into the air, and if that was successful Alex's tail would follow simply knock into the back of Rio's remaining knee to bring her to the ground.

RJ
Her sword slapped away Rio's staff, her sword hit Rio clean, her leg flipped Rio, and then her tail brought Rio to the ground like a lifeless doll. The crowd was silent, and so was Rio. As Alex laid Rio down with a single combo, all was quiet afterwards...

Termite
And Alex was quiet right alongside them. She expected some kind of reaction, some form of defense, especially from the Elder to the rabbit tribe. She even wondered if she should ask if Rio was okay, but she thought better of it. Instead she simply waited, and if Rio took her time righting herself then Alex would offer her a hand to get her back to her feet.

RJ
Suddenly, something hit the back of Alex's legs, and her feet were swooped out from underneath her. She landed o top of Rio, who's body was smashed to dust when she came down. But rather than dead, it seemed that Rio was the one who struck Alex from behind. "I apologize, but I never allow my opponent the first hit." she apologized to Alex.

Termite
With her feet suddenly getting swept out from beneath her it was Alex's turn to look shocked on the ground. One Rio disintegrated to reveal another. For a moment Alex simply looked stunned, but she eventually gathered herself and rose to her feet. "I see." Once on her feet Alex entered a ready stance, and once she did a wave of heat leapt out from her and washed over everyone assembled. She didn't change one bit, but there was a certain confidence in her eyes that nearly bordered on complete and utter arrogance. "Round 2." As she started moving forward there was a certain feeling in the air that seemed to speak with utmost certainty: You won't hide from me again.

RJ
As Alex began to rise, Rio turned about, and began walking away slowly, with one arm behind her back which she could now see, that was supporting her back. She walked as if truly elderly, even as Alex began to advance. She paid her no heed.

 

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Re: Alexandra's Ranch (Termite)

Termite
Though Rio made a show of her age Alex was not going to pay it any mind. That body looked far from old, and the fact that the rabbit managed to knock some as large as Alex to the ground with a single sweep showed Rio had some strength. So Alex would treat her as such, and as she approached her sword swung out and struck the staff dead center. Then she started to press closer. Her sword was used to keep that staff locked in place, and her shield would act as a plate to spread the force of a shoulder charge over a larger, less defensible area.

RJ
Deja vu. Alex's sword hit Rio's staff dead center, and split it into two, before her charge hit the bunny and knocked her onto the ground flat. The audience grew silent once more... Another trick by Rio, no doubt.

Termite
If Rio was going to play the same trick twice then Alex was prepared. Another pulse washed out of her body, and as it did the air shimmered and shifted rather violently before calming down in her heat's wake. It wouldn't seem like much, but it would reveal any veils being used long enough for the half-breed to react.

RJ
Searching for such veils, and breaking any threads that there may be, Alex discovered... Nothing. She didn't detect anything. Yet still... Just like before. All was quiet. Just Alex, and Rio laying on the ground. The crowd seemed antsy given how Rio was fighting.

Termite
Alex..wasn't quite sure what to make of this. Rio wasn't hiding. There were no illusions. There was no power hanging in the air except her own. That should mean the Rio on the ground was the true bunny, but that seemed all too simple. But sitting there waiting for a counter would lead nowhere, so Alex started advancing once more. She approached the prone rabbit cautiously, her ears flicking out a bit searching for some out-of-place sound, and if nothing happened she would calmly approach and gently lay her blade against Rio's neck.

RJ
Carefully... Slowly... Alex touched her blade against Rio's neck. In that instant, Rio's body simply vanished. Her senses immediately detected a force approaching her back, and on pure instinct for a back attack, she turned, and blocked one half of the staff that was held by Rio, swinging down at her from a jumping stance above. Again the bunny seemed to vanish into thin air, before Alex was thwacked roughly behind her knees, brought down again as Rio did not duel wield her broken staff, she merely attacked with both halves from both directions... Using some kind of sorcery that Alex had likely never encountered before. "So you had such a skill. But, I am not invisible. I never was." Rio announced. "I've always been right here."

Termite
"Damn!" That was all Alex could offer before she fell once again. Her eyes rose to find Rio commenting on the dragon's skills, and when she revealed her need to not be invisible Alex simply sat there and thought. "I see that now." The only question was whether she was teleporting or simply that fast. She reviewed everything she felt during that moment when Rio vanished and the moment she attacked. She may not have noticed it then, but any form of movement would have disturbed the heat she released. As she did she rose back to her feet, and there she readied herself once more. "One more?"

RJ
"I think you'll understand if you act more carefully." Rio advised, turning her back to Alex, and stepping away slowly, using one half of the staff as a walking stick. "After all, when the enemy shows their back to you, it is not always a trick or overconfidence." She said, before Alex's eyes could catch sight of a bruise where Alex had struck her. She took the blow with her real body. "Sometimes... Your opponent does nothing."

Termite
"Hm." That was something to consider. And since Rio was the one Alex had attacked in each opening strike then that meant Rio was the one taking the fall. She was just finding some way to go from prone to kicking-your-ass in an instant. So what if that moment was denied? Alex started forward again, her body preparing to attack the rabbit once more, but as she struck she shifted just a tiny bit. The shield and sword she was using for a scissor strike extended a little farther than normal, her arms following suit until they were both past Rio's body. Then Alex simply clamped them around that small body, the rabbit hopefully getting caught within her grasp and unable to escape as she started applying some pressure. It wasn't enough to cause any actual damage, but a tight hug that wouldn't let the bunny escape was far from any attack that would have been expected.

RJ
Grabbing the bunny, and picking her up, and applying pressure, Rio looked up at Alex with a look of disappointment. "You've learned nothing." she announced. Moving with a flash, she adjusted herself upwards, and suddenly, Alex found herself being kissed by the little bunny. Her strength immediately faded, and the dragoness went to the ground on her back, limp, as it seemed not to be magic... But the sake itself she had consumed to be somehow paralyzing Alex's body. "I'm too drunk to feel any pain. The oni's sake for this festival was the most potent in this world. Overlooking the little details and that which might seemed unimportant will be your downfall." Rio said, speaking into Alex's lips, before her hands went to toy with Alex's breasts, pulling on her nipples teasingly. "Isn't that cheating or something?" one man asked. "Rio's just drunk..."

Termite
With just a simple kiss Alex found herself collapsing into a paralyzed mess, the strong smell of sake immediately overwhelming her. As such she couldn't really offer much to Rio's chiding, but she still tried. "Drunk doesn't explain how you moved like that..." But that came out more like "Druuuhsn'txplaaamuuuuvdat." So much for coherence. Paralysis also left her completely unable to do anything more than writhe blindly under the sudden teasing. And she let out a soft moan as her nipples were played with.

RJ
Giving Alex one last kiss, Rio replied. "Ah, you probably don't know, being a traveler from another world..." she announced. "I am the Elder Bunny Rio... I am eight hundred years old, and after this island became torn apart by war, I used my powers to reverse time back by four whole years... Do you find that explanation enough?"

Termite
"You were the one Venice told me about?" Of course it still came out a jumbled mess, but Alex remembered the story of the time-controlling bunny that nearly destroyed the island simply for her love of carrots. That definitely explained how she could move around so swiftly, and as she sat there a bit of understanding seemed to dawn over her face. For a moment she looked like she wanted to get up, but...well...being sat on and teased by a bunny simply left her blushing like a virgin.

RJ
"Oh? Did you ask Venice for a history lesson? If she told you of me, was I not known when my name was mentioned?" Rio asked.

Termite
"She didn't mention you by name. I asked about the threats the island faced, and she mentioned time-controlling bunnies."

RJ
"I PROTECTED THIS ISLAND! DARE YOU CALL ME A THREAT TO IT!?" the drunken bunny raged.

Termite
Alex was a little surprised at the sudden outburst, enough to get her speaking a little more understandably. "I... She... Are there other bunnies that can control time?" This was just really confusing.

RJ
"Yes! It's a common practice among my kind!"

Termite
"Well...then...huh..." An entire race that can play with time... "I guess I was mistaken. my apologies."

RJ
"Punishment!" Rio announced, nursing on one of Alex's nipples.

Termite
"Ah!" No amount of drunken slurring would have hidden the sudden cry for what it was, and though her body was still somewhat paralyzed everyone could see the wonderful flush of excitement washing over the dragonkin's body.

RJ
After Rio nursed on Alex's breast for a bit, the bunny girl seemed to simply pass out from being drunk. She was taken to her room, and the festival continued with everyone feeling rather pleased with the way their conflict ended. Laying on the ground, one man put Alex's head into his lap, and offered her some water to cleanse her system of the sake. "You certainly are amazing, miss dragon. Rio looked like she had a lot of fun. She's usually just bored and grumpy when she spars."

Termite
"Thank you." It was a bit odd finding her head resting in some man's lap after having her breast nursed and nuzzled by a drunken rabbit of ultimate power, but with the second-hand sake still running through her system she seemed more focused on how nice it felt being pampered like this. "I aim to please whenever I can."

RJ
He smiled down at her. "You are certainly amazing." he admired her still, in a way she'd find familiar, as such was a way a girl often showed her affections for a man. However... the roles seemed switched in this world. "Would you like something to eat? Fio is cooking, and she is a wonderful cook."

Termite
"I'd enjoy that very much." Though the role reversal was certainly something new it wasn't quite as alien to Alex as one would expect. It almost looked like she'd dealt with more feminine affections in her life, and as she worked herself to her feet she did so under her own power. Of course if it looked like she was getting ready to fall she would gladly accept any assistance her admirer would offer.

RJ
Her admirer took her inside, to a larger building, where Fio was bringing out food as people came in, fresh, and without them having to order. Even a dish of everything Alex would have even at the very least considered to eat was on a plate prepared for her. "Dig in!" the man she was with announced, before he smiled at her with a blush. "Or, would you rather I fed you?"

Termite
Even with her body starting to calm the second-hand buzz and the attention of Rio's lips had left Alex feeling quite pleasant, and once she was seated and presented with a plate of delicious looking food she needed no further encouragement to dig in. But she didn't do so immediately, not when she noticed her companion offering a blush, and his next question caught her off guard. She gave him a good look, and after a bit an alcohol induced smile was returned. "Maybe..." She really wanted to see what he would do.

RJ
The man seemed a bit shy for a moment, and what he was about to do made all the mamono in the room giggle with lewd faces as he fetched a pair of chopsticks, and took some fine cut meat between them before lifting it, and holding it close to Alex's mouth. "Aaaah~" he gestured for Alex to open her mouth. Everyone was already worked up upon seeing such a sight, but they were all waiting for the climax, when Alex accepted it, and ate the food that was being fed to her.

Termite
She was actually surprised her went through with it. And suddenly seeing the food dangling before her eyes like that suddenly left her feeling a little embarrassed, but with all the lewd faces present Alex somehow managed to thrust that embarrassment into some deep pit and opened her mouth. Once she had it in her mouth she simply accepted and focused on chew- Oh, good gods, this was delicious- focused on chewing. After a few more bites Alex leaned herself closer so she could speak with him in private. "Maybe we should go someplace where we're not being leered at..."

RJ
The good looking man blushed red. "Well... I am not against that idea. Since you are new here... It is unsightly, but I could... Invite you to my room?"

Termite
At the mention of unsightliness Alex took a little more serious tone in her voice. "Are you certain? I wouldn't want to cause trouble."

RJ
He chuckled, before taking her hand. "It's okay. If you were just some nobody, I'd surely be made fun of for being a loose man."

Termite
Alex actually blushed a little at that, no matter how hard she tried to keep it suppressed. "Thank you." And with nothing else to be said she rose and offered her companion her arm. "Shall we?" If there were no objections she would let herself be led to places unknown, but before that she made sure to take a detour to retrieve her borrowed kimono.

RJ
The man took her arm, and sank to Alex's side. The fact that she was a taller woman didn't seem to bother him at all. Leading her out of the dining area, they walked from all the commotion of the festival, to a more quiet area, select few houses scattered about, relatively small in size. He picked one that seemed to be his, and allowed Alex to discover that it was quite a compact living style. It was a single room that doubled as a living room and a bedroom, with a single closet. It was neatly kept and had a very faint, but very nice smell to it. "It's not much, but here it is..." he said softly.

Termite
Though his house was rather quaint it was still in better shape than her own. The only thing she had over him was size. It would probably be a surprise to see that she was slightly jealous. "I rather like it," she said as she stepped inside, and once the door was closed she simply allowed the scent to wash over her before relaxing and sitting down on the bed. "Thank you for inviting me in." While he technically hadn't he also technically had, so she decided to take advantage of that little loophole while it was still fresh. Of course she probably never would have had she not been slightly inebriated, but what's done is done, and as she sat she crossed her legs and gave her host a warm smile.

RJ
Giving her a warm smile back, he sat down next to her, in a way that suggested closeness. "I have naught in my house but comfort and clothes... With only that, I'm afraid all we can do is continue eating. I'm terribly sorry." he apologized, sad that he couldn't do more for Alex.

Termite
"That's quite alright." Alex made no move to discourage any closeness. "Eating with valued company is an excellent use of one's time."

RJ
"Thank you very much." he said with a smile, before they began to eat proper again, beginning by him taking Alex's food, and feeding it to her in such a flirtatious way. "You know, the reason why I live in such a place is due to my being unable to find any work. This is a woman's world, you see, and so... Men such as I are expected to marry to a good woman and serve her as a faithful husband. You could say..." he leaned a little closer to Alex. "... That I'm looking for another way." he announced. "I know who you are and I know where you stand, but... I know that someone who can stand up to Rio and actually make the old relic excited, is someone who can do great things."

Termite
The food continued to be enjoyable, and as things progressed Alex found herself simply relaxing. Then he started getting a little more serious. She didn't quite understand what he meant by not being able to find work, but she recognized and appreciated ambition. And the fact that he aimed it at her and held her in such high regard was rather flattering. "You have me at a loss, then. So, what's your name? And what exactly is it that you'd like to accomplish?"

RJ
"My name is Zuki, and I have been raised by birth on how to be a good husband. That is all I know." he stated honestly. "Please do not feel forced... If you find me too inconveniencing... I will still allow you to join my bed..." he said with a blush. He clearly seemed out of his element. Treating Alex as if she were from his world. but it was all up to her, to either accept or reject him.

Termite
"And why would I think that an inconvenience. I'm honestly curious. Besides, I don't hold the same prejudice against men that all the mamono hold." With that she looped an arm around him and brought him closer.


RJ
Zuki seemed to flush, and she could almost feel his heart flutter from the contact with the much taller mamono next to him. "Y-you are... Very strong... Alex..." he stuttered, quite flustered.

Termite
"Yes, but I'm also very gentle." Alex leaned against him a little, just enough to press herself closer, and should he show any hesitation or fear she would simply lean back. "And despite my heritage I like to help others when I can. If you think I can help you then all you need to do is ask."

RJ
Zuki chuckled when Alex called herself gentle. "Quite a fine Lady, you are." he said. "You certainly know how to stir a man's heart." he said, leaning into her embrace as she pressed herself closer.

Termite
Though some of it had burned through her system the Oni sake still held a good grip on her senses. It made the increased physical contact feel pleasantly nice, and she leaned more fully into the more-than-friendly contact. A moment later her hand came up to lay on his chest, and in a bit of a dreamy voice her face pulled closer until they were mere breaths apart. "May I?"

RJ
Zuki's face became flushed red, the hand on his chest would feel it true, his heart beating rapidly as Alex infused him with such wicked excitement. His eyes fixed up, looking into her own as Alex's assertive behavior seemed to take him over by storm. "Yes," he'd reply simply, a tent forming clearly in his kimono, the result of all the excitement Alex brought about. "I am not that experienced though... Especially not so... Perhaps... To a woman as handsome as you..."

Termite
"That's quite alright." The distance separating them was closed, and Alex's lips met Zuki's and embraced him quite gently. She held the kiss there for a few seconds, her mouth opening slightly without introducing her tongue just yet, and when she pulled back her fingers were lightly playing with the fold of his kimono. "Just let me know how you feel." At that she kissed him again, only this one was a little more assertive and playful, and as she did she started easing herself closer until she was straddling his lap.

RJ
Zuki folded over without any resistance. "I feel... Out of breath..." he whispered up to her, before moaning into her kiss. The fold of his kimono would part without much resistance, and if she willed it, a simple motion would make his chest bare. However, down below, she'd have a sash to contend with, which prevented his lower area from being revealed easily, even though the tent in his pants left only a little to the imagination.

Termite
Alex smiled at his words. It meant he was truly excited, if that much couldn't be told from the moan into the kiss or the rock-hard length nestled between her thighs. But she kept kissing him even as she straddled him, and after a while her hips started waving lazy little circles against his own. At the same time her hands fell to open the kimono and expose his chest, and once he was bare she let herself ease down, naked chest to naked chest, and continued to shower his mouth with her attention.

RJ
Whether due to the sake she drank or simply due to lust itself, Zuki seemed to fall into a drunken state, her kisses seeming to loosen him up so much that when she pressed her naked chest against his, she would sense that there was no doubt or hesitance if there ever was any. His legs were spread slightly, and she could feel his length just barely touch against her ass from within the kimono. His nipples were stiff, and looked as if someone had teased them recently. Despite being a man, he seemed to have fallen into quite a feminine role.

Termite
Alex was quite fine with that. Though she wasn't an expert lover she has shared her bed with members of both sexes, so she understood how to take a dominant, masculine role. Or at least enough to get by. It was probably why her kisses started crawling down to his neck, her mouth lingering at each spot for at least a couple seconds, and once she was past his collar bone she shifted her entire body. Her mouth fell between his pecs, and there she lingered while her hands stared fumbling with the kimono's sash. She didn't make any hurry in untying it. In fact should Zuki enjoy the occasional kiss she gave to each of his nipples she would slow down and linger just to make him feel good.

RJ
Alex would find that Zuki began to squirm as she kissed down to his neck, letting out moans and cries of building lust that had nowhere to go. Kissing down, and putting her lips to his nipples, Zuki let out a deep gasp as his chest pushed outwards, towards the half-dragon's face which kissed them. So close to his flesh, Alex would be able to see quite a difference perhaps, between the men of her world and this man. His body was clean, without hair, and he carried with him a pleasant odor that could only come from very good hygiene. He was like a woman in a man's body, while all the mamono she's met so far... Could equally be said to be men inside female bodies. Just taking in his scent might have been worth being so close to him, nevermind the sexual act they seemed to be building up to.

Termite
The scent drifting off his hairless body was a welcome surprise. It was smooth and clean, almost sweet, like that of a woman. It had her inebriated mind wondering about the rest of him, and just like that the sash came free. Alex pried it loose, and as she started working er way even lower her hands slowly but surely parted his kimono until his entire body was laid bare. And she paused right there, her nose hovering over him as she examined his length thoroughly, but if he were expecting her to continue he would be disappointed when her lips fell and merely kissed the inside if his thighs.

RJ
Removing his kimono and laying him bare, he seemed quite nervous, as if concerned about the appearance of his body to her. He looked up at the ceiling as she revealed his shaved crotch, and shaved legs. His body was prepared as if to be a model to appeal to the opposite sex. His thighs were clean, and carried a slightly different, but still quite sweet scent. Every so often he would twitch, his sack bouncing in an appeal that only a mamono could appreciate.

Termite
She could feel his nervousness, and in a way that made him all that much cuter to the dragon. "You're a beautiful man, Zuki." And she meant it as her lips descended and kissed him just beside the base of his length. She continued from there, each caress flirting around his member and even giving some loving attention to the sack that bounced before her, but after a bit she started getting serious. Her trail took her to the underside of the man's length, and from there she would give him longer, slower, more intimate kisses that steadily rose to his very tip.

RJ
"Ah..." Zuki moaned out in shame as she called him beautiful. "Don't say such embarrassing things..." he pouted, moaning further as she kissed the side of his length, before giving a yelp as she tended to his sack, a sensitive area indeed, and one that made his cock throb even more, as if trying to beckon Alex to finally pay attention to it out of jealousy. "I-I try to keep it clean... But it is a dirty place..." Zuki announced. Rather than dirty, his may be the cleanest genitals Alex had ever set eyes on.

Termite
She could only smile at his modesty, especially when he complained that he was so dirty. It was so far from the truth that Alex decided to simply show him what she thought. Her lips closed around his head, and her tongue gave his tip long, luxurious licks, and a short time later she let her mouth descend farther. Little by little she worked her way down, and it was only when her mouth could take no more that she finally stopped and rose in one slow, fluid motion that let Zuki pop free.

 

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Re: Alexandra's Ranch (Termite)

RJ
Zuki moaned, panted, and cried out, his hips twitching as Zuki swallowed his length into her mouth, but not before teasing it plenty with her tongue. "Oh god...! A-Alex...!" he cried out her name, his hands finding her head and trying to push her back a little. As slow as she was going... It still somehow seemed too stimulating for him. "My heart's going... G-going to explode if you do... That..."

Termite
"Oh? Would you like me to do something else?" She didn't want to stop. A part of her wondered if his flavor became more feminine as well. But if he was truly so desperate then she would listen, all while her fingers kept brushing delicately against his length.

RJ
"I-I don't know, but... I feel like I'm going to cum just... Just from that..." he moaned, looking at her fingers touching his length. While Alex may have met some early birds, his may be the fastest to reach it's peak.

Termite
So sensitive... And so soon... It almost felt like such a shame that he finished this early... "That's perfectly fine." But that didn't mean she was going to stop. "I'm starting to really like you, Zuki, and if you need to cum then I'll gladly take care of that for you. But only if you'll let me." With that she took his hand and placed it atop her head, and once it was planted she made sure his fingers found the small horn growing on her left. "If you truly want me to stop, I will. Just pull on this horn." And at that her mouth descended upon him again. She kept at the same slow pace that seemed to torture him, the same languid licks that almost worship him, and she would keep bobbing up and down at a near snail's pace until either he stopped her or he finally popped.

RJ
Zuki let out a pouting expression. "You keep treating me so nicely... You are... Such a gentle woman..." he moaned. "I... I will endure it..." he stated, before leaning back, and letting her use her mouth. He never gripped her horn with any sort of strength, rather, his hand just rested on it. He seemed to suffer much shame and pleasure from her mouth, but it seemed he was steeling himself to endure it. Suddenly letting out a cry, Alex would feel her horn gripped, pulling her away. "L-Look ou...!" he tried to warn Alex, trying to remove her mouth as he was cumming, seemingly trying to avoid cumming in her mouth for her own sake.

Termite
She watched him as she serviced him. Alex couldn't help herself. It was like some ingrown instinct. She needed to gauge him, watch every little twitch, hear every breathy moan, all of it coming together and guiding her actions as if she were some expect in the art of love. And she noticed his shame. It made her heart reach out for him, and with every stroke of her mouth she made sure to run her hands across his thighs, an act she hoped would be comforting and encourage him to simply bask in the gift she was giving him. She never knew whether it reached him or not, but he endured, and she could feel him throbbing. He was close. So very close. Even with her gentle motions the way he twitched and pulsed as he lay on the verge of climax only made her want to continue, to feel him explode, but just before he did she felt him pull. Her body cried out, a disappointed wail wrapping from the horn in his hand down to the tip of her toes. But she lifted herself. She did as she said, as she promised, and let him free. Thus did she have a front row seat for the eruption to come, and once he was done she would sate that curiosity that was burning in her earlier.

RJ
Moaning aloud after she let herself be torn away, she watched him erupt like a fountain. He squirted his seed up, before it came back down, and covered his hairless crotch in his own cum. He put a hand over his face, apparently dying with shame as he no doubt thought himself as looking filthy. Though, Alex may imagine that plenty of mamono may enjoy the thought of making a pretty boy filthy.

Termite
"Oh my." Though she was familiar with just such an eruption she'd never actually seen it explode with her own eyes. "Such potency..." The only time she'd ever known them was deep within her body, and her body tingled as it imagined that explosion of liquid warmth into her very core. And though Zuki was shamed by it Alex appreciated knowing that she could have such an effect on another soul. She wanted to cuddle him right then and there and show him just how much she enjoyed watching him at that moment, but her finger reached out and stroked his lenth once more. It was a single pass, one that curled up along his underside, and once that finger was free it fell into her mouth. She wanted to taste him, see how much she truly enjoyed it, and if it agreed with her she would thank him in an even better way.

RJ
Something ticked. Zuki moaned as Alex gathered a sample in her fingers, and brought it to her mouth. It had no precise odor to it, but when Alex put it to her mouth and tongue, at first it tasted bitter... Tick... Something changed about it's texture, she could swear it tasted slightly sweet... Tick... Some force within her made it's presence known in Alex's mind, as the seed in her mouth began to taste... Addictive... Tick... It became clear that she could easily fall in love with the taste alone.
5:25 AM Little may she know, she was becoming a kindred spirit of those around her.

Termite
Had her mouth been clear she would have let out a sudden gasp. She swore the sample tasted just as she remembered from the men of her world, but as she held it that taste started to change. It became sweeter, more delicate, more...addictive... "Z...Zuki..." There was something wrong here. Something was firing in her head, something that was causing her body to bend lower even when she tried to will it to straighten up. "Why..." Her eyes dilated, her movements slowing a bit but still descending as her willpower struggled for control, but there was no stopping it. "Why do you taste so good?" She felt herself lowering inch by inch, and in a matter of moments she would find herself sitting at his crotch once more. She wanted to lick him. She wanted to taste him. She wanted to swallow all he had and lick him again until he gave her more. And... And she wanted even more than that...

RJ
Zuki moaned out, looking at Alex as if he knew what was going on. "Alex..." he whispered her name. "P-please don't say such perverted things..." he chided her, his length and stamina not seeming to have suffered too much from that orgasm, as he was ready for more when Alex went down to go about collecting more of his fluids.

Termite
"I..." Whatever she was about to say was lost when her tongue flicked out and took one long, firm lick from his balls to his tip. "I can't..." She licked him again, this time collecting all the seed she could and swallowing it down without a moment's hesitation. "...help myself..." Another one let her slurp up a small puddle. "I..." Lick. "...can't..." Lick. "...stop...!" She kept going until he was clean, and she kept going until he looked ready to pop once more. Only then did she pull herself to her knees and climb forward, her entrance sitting over his rod while a trail of arousal ran down her legs. "I can't stop..." Down she went.

RJ
"It's okay... Alex..." Zuki said, smiling a bit as she licked him with lust driving her mad. He didn't seem put off or surprised by her maddening lust, simply spreading his legs and allowing her to move about however she pleased, to access his genitals however she liked. He moaned, squirmed, and sometimes his hips would buck up, his length in her mouth going a little deeper. When he seemed ready to blow, he didn't try to move her off that time, instead, he watched with lustful eyes as she rose, and adjusted so her lower mouth could have it's fill. "W-wait..." Zuki complained slightly, looking at her pussy and how tight it appeared to be. "A-Alex...!" he cried out, before Alex felt her folds taking him in, and tightening down on the soft meat that she was enveloping. Alex moaned loudly, his eyes going wide and tongue sticking out as Alex's tight pussy showed him no mercy. Almost immediately he came, filling her with his seed as he erupted. That sensation was somehow intensely better than swallowing it, as her whole body shuddered with maddening pleasure, taking his cum into her pussy seemed like the most rewarding act of her life.

Termite
"Oh...oh gods..." The moment she sank down she felt him filling her core. Her body yearned for it, each shudder feeling like an ecstasy all its own. "This... This is..." This was undignified. This was not how a dragon's daughter should act. It was shameful. Twisted. Wrong in every sense of the word. But above all else, it was "Bliss..." Her entire body awakened, her hips starting to roll circles around his length and encouraging to stay stay hard and strong as she churned the seed already sitting within her belly. Pleasure shot up and down her spine, a pleasure that felt dark and depraved and had her crying out for more as Zuki's rod kept bumping rubbing against her sensitive walls. She felt like she was losing herself to this pleasure, like it was trying to take her over, and no matter how hard she fought she kept losing ground until she could only sit and watch herself moan in complete and utter ecstasy.

RJ
Zuki watched, his expression losing it's energy as Alex rose him. From being unable to handle Alex's pussy, he went to simply adjusting to how tight her pussy was, even if his length was quite red from the friction and strength of her folds. He came much faster when inside her pussy, and despite being his third orgasm, he didn't seem to lose any amount of it's quantity, as Alex's womb was filled with plentiful amounts of his cum.

Termite
She couldn't stop. She didn't want to stop. She never wanted to stop. Oh gods, why has she never felt this way before?! Why had she never had a man like this?! He stayed strong and potent, and the second eruption into her core had her writhing in harmony with the pleasure that bloomed from her sex. And she felt herself coming alive! She could feel his presence filling her, creeping into every nook and cranny of her soul. She looked down at him. Her eyes danced with her body, her pleasure shining across her face as she nearly begged him to cum once again. He had to enjoy himself. He had to feel this wonderful. He had to share in the sheer ecstasy that she felt, and as she watched him she waited for him to join her. She waited for his face to scrunch up in a pleasure so profound that it almost hurt him. And he was almost there... She could tell... Just once more and that look of ecstatic agony would bloom over his tired and drained... Drained...? Why did he...? Something else clicked within Alex, and a moment later her dragonfire started burning within her chest. Her body doubled over, the warped pleasure she felt being pushed down now that she recognized what was happening. She'd seen that face before. She'd worn it multiple times. She didn't know how, didn't know why, but she was feeding on his soul. She needed to stop. Now. And it took everything she had and more just to get her to climb off his prick. And once she did she felt the hunger returning in force, demanding that she jump back that very instant and finish what she started. And it scared her. She didn't know what was happening to herself, why should could steal his energy like that, and where she came from that ran the very real risk of simply being turned into a mindless husk. Above her fear of what happened to her she feared for him even more. She didn't want to kill him, not like this, not someone who opened up to her in confidence.

RJ
Suddenly removing herself, Zuki, in his state of weakness, looked down at her. As she folded over, Alex would feel an amount of sperm flow from her pussy that she may have never believed could have filled her just from this man. The amount of cum she drained from him was incredible, and the new beast that seemed to join Alex within her soul felt so sad that all of that cum was flowing out. Somehow, Alex felt the new, wicked presence concur with her lack of desire to kill him, and yet... It was somehow content with having drained him until he was just about done. She could feel his soul pulsing within her body, the sensation brought about an insane sort of happiness that crushed any darkness in her heart with it's own twisted form of 'good emotion'. "Alex..." he panted, his voice so weak as drool ran down his cheek. Despite that, he wore such a weak smile. "Can you... Feel... Me... Within you...?" he asked, his arms weakly wrapping around her, embracing her. As the beast within her devoured the soul that Alex had absorbed, digesting it, she only felt it growing stronger. "Please..." he begged. "Promise... You will take me as your groom." And... As the beast grew... So too did Alex's power, she felt... Her already amazing strength, showing promise of... Doubling... No... Tripling... In exchange for accepting the beast, and all of it's lovely lust... Alex felt that she could have a life filled with blind joy and true power.

Termite
What... What was this empty voice in her heart? It never said a word, and yet she could hear it plain as day, promises of power and joy and the overwhelming pleasure of feeling another soul thrumming beside your own. A bit of her wanted that. It wanted the strength to stand equal to all that surrounded her. The power to take whatever she wanted. The right to grasp the world and bend it to her very will. It was intoxicating. Enticing. It made her want to take everything and more... And it was sickening... The fact that she harbored such desire was one thing, but this desire wasn't simply her own. Something had crawled into her, warped her pride, tried to replace her own natural power with some warped copy that would never truly be her own. And it thought it could do this to a dragon?! Alex's natural beast was infuriated, enough so that she felt like she was burning from the inside out as she stumbled to her feet. A part of her heard Zuki's plea, but she couldn't deal with that now. She needed to get outside, to open air where her power could do no harm. Because she still felt herself slipping. Even with her father's indignation burning through her that wicked presence was still claiming her bit by bit. It felt like she was being eaten, the darkness wrapping around her and dragging her into whatever hell awaited. She couldn't fight this on her own. So she wouldn't. She stumbled out into the night, her body clutching at herself in absolute pain, and once she felt she had enough room she leaned back and roared. Her voice became an echo of the great beast that spawned her, and a moment later its power burst from her maw and spilled into the sky, a bright and powerful flame that warped the air with its immense heat. But as that fire burned and rose there was something within it. A voice that called out in an ancient language that few undersood. A voice that only the dragonborn could hear and carried on the flames itself. It was a cry for help, a cry to a power even greater than her own. A moment later it answered. Her flame began to change, to shift from the pure white of the highest heat to a darkness that blotted out even the night itself. Those attuned to the world would feel the boundaries of this dimension strain, as if something were about to break through. And if they tracked it to its source they would find it centered deep within Alexandra. She called out, her plea for help reaching out beyond the veil of the physical realm to her ancestors who had grown beyond the paltry limitations of the flesh. She offered them her flesh and her soul, the necessary bridge to allow them to manifest in this world once more, and once they did they would tear through whatever threat endangered their kin. Her fire took on a life of its own, flecks of the brightest light dancing within a background of pure nothingness, and for one moment a form could be seen writhing through the air. But in the next it descended, Alex's fire collapsing in on itself, and in an odd twist it plunged back into her mouth and dove straight into her body. Once the Black Dragon had seen its target it knew what it must do. An outside force was attacking its descendent, and no matter how much damage the woman would suffer it rip it from her soul and drag it beyond the void and back to its realm.

RJ
The power that Alex summoned quickly went force, and was met with resistance. Alex would feel why. The power within her wasn't exactly "eating" her, it was changing her, much like a mutation. When met with this resistance... She'd have to burn away a portion of her own soul to free herself of it.

Termite
When faced with this truth she focused her will into a voice that echoed across her soul. <Do it!>

RJ
Like tearing off an infected limb, the power did as it was asked, as Alex would feel the extraordinary pain of having a rather large portion of her soul burned away, and much of her power with it. The magic that seemed to consume her was deadly, and merciless, able to consume someone a thousand times faster than the corruption back home. Still, Alex was freed of the infection, though her troubles were not quite over... A green wing would be all she saw, before an impossibly powerful force slammed into her, while a massive claw wrapped around her head, smashing her down with such force that would have snapped even a greater creature's neck, and grinding her along the dirt as they slid along the ground as if it were ice. Once they stopped, she was allowed a glance. It was Jade, and she looked infuriated.

Termite
Battered, burned, diminished and exhausted, Alex was an easy target for the blur of green that slammed her down and dragged her through the ground. Seeing this power up close Alex figured she would have been an easy target even at full strength. But she had nothing left to even offer a bit of resistance, so she simply looked up and waited for her elder to speak. If she even got that far It was quite possible she'd simply be destroyed. Either way she had no choice in the matter.

RJ
"YOU IDIOT! HOW DARE YOU!?" Jade screamed, before she stood, grabbing Alex by the tail and throwing her as if she were weightless, slamming her to the ground, Alex's natural strength enough to not be broken by her terrible strength. Suddenly, Alex would hear another. "Master!" Ashlotte cried out, seeing Alex like that, before the golem was rushing to aid Alex, just as she saw Jade turn, looking ready to destroy the golem.

Termite
"STAND DOWN!" She was surprised to see she still had the clarity let alone the strength to order Ashlotte to a stop. "This is a private matter." Her attention turned back toward Jade. She wasn't quite sure why the grand dragon was so angry, but all she could do was offer the motivation. "I will not allow myself to be changed."

RJ
Ashlotte skid to a halt, and just in time, as Jade looked ready to destroy her. Seeing the little threat stop, she looked back down to Alex. "IGNORANT! HALF-BLOODED CHILD!" Jade screamed, before slamming her foot down on Alex's head. "THE DIMENSIONS ARE NEVER TO BE BREACHED! I'M GOING TO END YOUR LIFE BEFORE YOU THREATEN VENICE'S WORLD!" she growled, the claw of her foot clamping down, threatening to crush Alex's head.

Termite
The foot falling on her head brought Alex back to a very dark memory, and for a moment she simply stopped. But it also summoned a deep anger, and with it she found the voice to speak even when she was about to have her head caved in. "So I should just allow myself to be warped into a parasite?!"

RJ
"ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE A CORPSE!" Jade replied, lifting her leg to do the final deed, before sending it crashing down. All she saw was a flash, before she was suddenly face to face with Venice, who was crouching and holding her arms protectively over her head in a cross, blocking Jade's foot. She heard a snap, Venice's bones were breaking. Blood quickly began to stain her white hair, and drip down profusely onto Alex's face. "Will you survive if I leave you for a moment?" she asked calmly, but urgently.

Termite
She really couldn't have hoped to avoid it, not with the look in the dragon's eyes, but Fate intervened. A flash revealed itself to be the undead Venice, and the woman intercepted Jade's clawed foot before Alex found her end. But Venice was not without her limits, and hearing those bones crack was not a good sign. "I will try." And try she did, what meager amounts of strength she had left flowing through her body and granting her a mere sliver of the power her Father held. It wasn't much, but it would allow her to move, and she rolled out of the way before Jade's foot could finish its deadly descent. She wouldn't be able to outrun her elder, and she sure as hell couldn't outfight her, but she didn't need to win. Venice said it herself. Alex just needed to survive.

RJ
"Why...!?" Jade exclaimed, at first stunned to see Venice. Venice replied by suddenly throwing Jade off. Her arms looked limp and broken, hanging loosely, her bones disconnected. But suddenly, there was a sickeningly loud crack, as Venice seemed to regenerate herself, and her bones snapped back into place, righting themselves. "You did well to follow my orders, Jade, but I will excuse this one from the rule. She didn't know any better." Venice announced. "I..." Jade growled, a dragon's fury never went away easily. "I WAS FOLLOWING YOUR ORDERS! DO NOT GET IN MY WAY!" Jade growled, and suddenly rushed to attack her own master. Jade slammed her claw forth, before Venice seemed to vanish faster than the blink of an eye, suddenly above Jade as she soared through the air, holding her palms together as she gathered a ball of energy, before blasting it at Jade. A blue beam of refined power blasted Jade, and buried the dragon in it's light. But suddenly, Jade revealed that that was not enough to kill her. Though she was burned, the dragon surged forth from the light, and fired a ray of fire from her mouth, which ran Venice through, creating a hole in her stomach. But Venice wasn't through, she moved as if she suffered nothing, before energy gathered around her fist, and she slammed her knuckles into Jade, and kept going into she drilled the dragon into the earth. Jade didn't move once she did that, before Venice rose with a sigh, a hole still in her body as she looked, and smiled at Alex. "She gets rowdy occasionally. I apologize."

Termite
The battle that followed her escape was beyond anything she would have guessed, especially as she saw Venice simply standing still with a hole burned straight through her body, but Alex was tired. She was beaten. She was too exhausted to be surprised. "No need. I..." Her head took in the unconscious Jade, the run-through Venice, the trough her own body had made, Ashlotte waiting off to one side, and the one small house that belonged to Zuki. After that she simply fell onto her back with a small thud. "I have no idea what I'm doing or what's going on, anymore."

 

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Re: Alexandra's Ranch (Termite)

RJ
"Shall I call a medic for you?" Venice inquired.

Termite
"Please."

RJ
A dark priestess soon came after Venice left with Jade in her arms. She quietly went to heal the dragoness of her wounds, as Zuki came out, still looking weak, and yet still rushing to her side. "Alex...! What...?"

Termite
Alex rose a hand to have the dark priestess stop, and once the woman did she turned to Zuki. "Hey." As weird as everything had been she still gave him a smile. "Zuki... What happened between you and me?"

RJ
He looked at her oddly. "Do you not remember?"

Termite
"I remember. It was nice. And I remember feeling you within me. But... Do you know what that other thing was?"

RJ
He smiled, taking her hand in his own. "I remember the happy expression on your face, and nothing else."

Termite
Seeing him look so happy had her heart reaching out for him once more... "What is it you see when you look at me?"

RJ
"I see a strong, handsome dragoness with a heart made of gold." he said with an endearing voice, lifting her hand and holding it close to his heart.

Termite
"You don't mind that I tried to consume your soul?"

RJ
He blinked. "My soul...?" he seemed surprised at the question. "I was fed upon by Lotus once... There is no danger in the act... Not a man or woman ever lost their soul in such a way."

Termite
"But that never should have happened." This was the problem she was facing. "I'm not a mamono nor a succubus. I don't have that capacity to steal the spirit from another. But I did. It wasn't right..."

RJ
He seemed to wave it off as no concern at all as he looked to the priestess. "I will tend to her." he said, and she departed, before taking Alex into his room, and laying her into the bed in which they fucked previously. "Alex, you must have come into contact with one who was infected by the succubus curse. It's what flows through all mamono."

Termite
"But... But I'm not a mamono! I'm not even from this world!"

RJ
"You are still a woman, you big silly." Zuki giggled, putting a warm cloth to her head.

Termite
"But... It still didn't feel right... It felt like some devil was whispering into my ear and promising me glory and power..."

RJ
"Well, that power does originate from Hell, but Hell is not such a bad place anymore." Zuki said simply.

Termite
"But why did it want me to change? I can't do that. A dragon should never allow themselves to bend to another's will."

RJ
"That is simply the way it is. The magics here change beasts to match the demon lord's personality, and I suppose since you have that dragon in you... That caused the magics to infect you. For sure, it will infect you further..."

Termite
"So. I'm doomed to lose my identity, then..."

RJ
Zuki gave her a sad look. "Well... Jade suffers it as well... But, she can use her power to return herself to her original form!" he tries to encourage Alex. "I don't really know what to say, really... I've never heard this kind of change be considered a bad thing."

Termite
"It... It was the loss of control... I didn't want to simply mount you and steal my pleasure. I'm not that kind of person."

RJ
"It felt really good. I enjoyed it." Zuki announced. "Alex... It's fine if you let go sometimes... We all have to give in to something sooner or later, like how I gave in to your charm~" he chuckled, offering her something warm, a strange kind of soup he called curry. It smelled delicious.

Termite
He managed to raise a smile out of her, but even that looked a little disheartened. "I still can't let that happen. It's something I promised myself a long time ago. I won't let anyone else control my actions."

RJ
"Anyone else?" he wondered.

Termite
"Mhm." For a few seconds she simply sat there recovering, the curry offered finally being eaten and filling her with some much needed warmth. "My childhood wasn't a happy one. Far from it. I was scarred for a long time, and all I did was live life trying to avoid any contact that would scar me once more. But I eventually got over it, and I decided I wouldn't let myself be controlled like that ever again. Not by any person, not by my own past. Everything I do is my choice."

RJ
"Well, the corruption itself isn't something that robs you of your choice. I mean... Look at everyone in Zippangu." he used them as a reference. "Does Miss Lotus look like she has a decline of choices?"

Termite
"No..." She couldn't argue against that. "Then... Then why couldn't I pull myself off of you? Why did that curse take me over and make me want to fuck your cute little brains out?"

RJ
He chuckled. "It looked to me... That you were enjoying it all on your own~ Though from what I gather, the curse... Makes sex... Considerably more enjoyable... There are even succubi with great self-restraint, and Grand Bunny Rio often chides younger girls for their lust. So... Maybe it's not controlling you, so much as you being unable to control yourself? Not that I mean to be rude..."

Termite
"I... I see..." So, this curse would be something she couldn't escape, not as long as she lived with mamono. And having a piece of her soul ripped out would prove meaningless. "I maimed myself for nothing..."

RJ
"Quite true, poor little dragon." Lotus said, suddenly in the doorway. "But don't feel ashamed, dragonkind has always been known for... Overreacting."

Termite
"Hm..." She was quiet again for a few moments, her arms wrapping around her knees while she sat in contemplation. Then she turned her eyes toward Lotus. "Is there a way to control it? Direct it? Keep it from completely taking me over?"

RJ
"... What? Your lust? Just learn some self-control." she rolled her eyes. "Everyone heard your moaning outside, that was you enjoying the curse quite in it's entirety and more."

Termite
"Hrrrm..." I rather indignant blush came over her, but she sat and thought about it. This curse was attaching itself to a rather primal desire, one that she let run its course in defiance of the abuse she received as a whelp. So how does she find some way to reign that desire in now that it's going to be supercharged? "Dammit... First I'm told to open myself up, and when I do now I'm being forced to push it back down..." This whole scenario was confusing...

RJ
"Feel free to continue opening yourself up. The problem to begin with was you not being relaxed." Lotus said simply. "Truly, you brought a lot of trouble and stir to Zippangu. The problem is not the magic, it is you."

Termite
"I was relaxed! Right here, in this bed, I was the most relaxed I'd ever been since I was thrown here! And what do i get for it? The damned devil whispering sweet nothings in my ear!"

RJ
"... You were angry about being whispered sweet things." Lotus looked at her as if she were crazy.

Termite
"Yes! ... No! ... I don't..." Gods, this was hard. She felt like everyone just didn't understand her. And it was frustrating. And it wasn't helping. She needed to take a breath. "That non-voice I heard promised me strength and power. I won't deny that I want both. But I don't want it by stealing it from others! And I don't want to change who and what I am just for that!"