Yeah, come on. Don't act like a child.

DOO IT! DOO IT! DOO IT! DOO IT! DOO IT!
Seriously, I'm not chanting here to be perverted-Sage Magic is all kinds of awesome! Let me put it this way- magic that would make Artemis' jaw drop, and could possibly even rival Regulus's chosen powers.

>>519331
do it do it do it

>>519360
I mean really I'm a heterosexual male voice and he's turning ME on, goddamn, you pass this up it'll haunt you forever

God damned feature obscuring mist...
Anyways, do eet!

>>519331
Come to think of it, you would have had to take your clothes off to dry them afterwards if you did get into the spring clothed.. colds suck.

Be brave!

1/2 Saisai 2013/06/29(Sat)19:28 No. 520334 ID: a68e3e
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Okay, I got this.
Totally got this.
I'll just take off my armor and the black suit and...
Sloowwwly lower my bare legs in.
Alright, done.

Can't see anything below the waist and so long as I don't get dunked in I should be fine like this.
Also, note to self, I need to ask Yuyu if he can get my extra clothes. No way in hell I'm wearing this for however long it takes to train.

"Alright! Ready over here. For the training. Yep, let's do this."

Alcarin looks her over then sighs

>"I forget about you humans. You do not like nudity, correct?"

"Nope. We all hate it. I mean, some of us like it but it's not everyone's thing so yeah."

>"Hmm. Come here. We need to know what kind of... What is the word... Power is the closet. We need to find what kind of power you have."

Saisai 2013/06/29(Sat)19:34 No. 520335 ID: a68e3e
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Saisai slowly moves closer to Alcarin

>"Go like this." He places his hands up as though in prayer.

"Like this?"

>"No, like this."

"This?"

"No. Like... Wait."

He walks over to her and steps behind her. Then he grabs her arms, places them in the correct position. He feels his hand press against her back to straighten her up.

>"Like this."

Oh man
I think I feel something

>"No focus. Feel energy inside you. Focus..."

"Okay..."

He places his hand on the back of her neck

>".... You are not focused. Focus more."

"Right."

Easy for you to say.

>"... Destruction."

"Huh?"

>"You are best at Destruction Sage Magic. I can still teach Healing and Curse but it will take long. Destruction is better for your soul type. I can teach other type, if you want. Which do you like most?"

well, we really have a lot of things that need breaking. and... i am really curious about how he would react to A1. he said oraes was metal and TECHNOLOGY.

>>520335
Destruction can be used for many things, saisai. Learn the fastest first. Then the longer ones.

Longer.

Mmmmn.

...I suppose it makes sense as a warrior I'd be best at breaking things.

I guess we start with destruction, and if we have time, maybe branch into healing later. Being able to fix friends (or yourself) might be lifesaving some day, even if it's hard to do.

Out of curiosity, what would curse sage magic entail? We've seen spells from the other schools, but no curses.

>Oh man
>I think I feel something
That's just your tail, Saisai. You're not used to it bumping into your backside. Totally not anything else under there. Nope. Nope.

>>520335
That was a bit awkward there. Still, he was clearly focused on teaching you.

Maybe the lack of a glorious horn makes it impossible for him to think of you in 'those' terms.

>>520335
We have a healer already, so I'm not too interested in Healing Sage Magic. He stated earlier that the fullest extent of his power was to fully heal someone from the direst of injuries, and it required being in the pool. I think that implies that Healing Sage Magic isn't going to be particularly useful for us. I dunno what Curse is... ask what that field is like, and ask what Destruction can do exactly.

I think we should keep in mind that although the two living dragons are safe, your sister is still being hunted by Regulus. We do not have all the time in the world.

...something has just occurred to me. What if your aptitude for Sage Magic changes when in your alternate Ombra-influenced form? I'm gonna change you, then you should focus again and ask him if your aptitude is different.
[change form]

>>505363
I pretty much considered this obligatory to happen, but thank you for finding a non-pervy reason!
Good to check these things before we find out the hard way!
[change form]

GP-10=90 Saisai 2013/07/05(Fri)22:58 No. 521907 ID: a68e3e
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Alcarin lets go of Saisai and she feels the lump of her butt stay a bit even after he's moved away.

Hahaha I guess it was just my tail
Good.

"I uh... Think Destruction would be best. What exactly does Curse do though?"

>"Curse. It gives bad luck. Make people ill. Make them easier to hit. Subtle magic, best for support. Not you. You can destroy."

"Sounds good to me."

>>520442
>>520431
Guardian abilities:Change Form GP:10, Shadow Ball GP:10, Last Stand GP:50, Darkness GP:00, Summon Ombra GP:100, Limit Break- Avatar of Ombra GP:100

Saisai feels her form shift

Why
Why would you guys do this?
Don't give me that crap, you just want to see my face as red as an apple
I hate all of you.

>"Something wrong?"

Give her more suggestions~
Quickly, while my influence is stronger~

>>521907
But I was serious! Try to focus again and ask him to check your aptitude again.

yes just explain you contain a dragon soul and now with a form change your aptitude may have changed. we can trust him, he wants his dragon back as well.

We're just trying to make you more buoyant. Don't want you drowning, cats have trouble with water after all. Yeah, that's totally it.

And you're in position to fight, but if anything happens, you're now in the right form to throw unlimited shadow balls. See? Totally valid reason.

>>522016
We... could ask him to check again, but I wouldn't be so forward about the Ombra thing. Although, I would kind of expect Ombra's influence to reinforce destruction, or maybe move us towards Hexes. I doubt we'd get healing that way.

>>521907
You're being too hesitant and uncomfortable, this'll make it easier to learn. Stretch a bit, relax. Dunk yourself into the water. Ask about how to start this sage magic training. Do you need to do exercises or study or meditate or what.

seriously, saisai, stop being so scared of your own body, relax and take the rest of your stuff off. you will be fine, he's a total gentleman. and this is a sacred ritual.

>you just want to see my face as red as an apple
What? Change form doesn't make your face red. It makes the end of your hair black, makes your boobs bigger, and possibly gives you a horn fetish, but it doesn't mess with your face coloring. That would just be weird.

Also, you may be able to draw on your power differently in this form. Maybe you're better at curses this way? Have him check.

>>522111
Shadow balls are only free when in Avatar of Ombra mode. As far as we know, Change Form doesn't help Saisai fight at all.
(apparently she's more open to suggestion from Ombra though)

>>521907
Goddamnit, just get it over with and naked. You'll never have another chance with such a hot guy again! Just do it!

1/2 Saisai 2013/07/07(Sun)02:06 No. 522332 ID: a68e3e
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>Get naked.

Haha nope.
Not happening.

>>522165
Sh-shut it...

> Don't want you drowning, cats have trouble with water after all.

... That's racist. And I can swim I just... I don't like being in deep water... Long story.

>>522160
Honestly I think at this point the water is cooler than my face.

Saisai dunks herself into the water for a bit. When she pops out she shakes her head to get rid of the excess water.

Alright, nerves calmed. I'm ready f-
Oh god dammit.

>"Saisai."

"!!! Y-yes?"

>"Your energy has changed. Along with your hair. Let me check."

>>522166
>>521982
"Alright..."

Saisai 2013/07/07(Sun)02:33 No. 522337 ID: a68e3e
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>>522199
Screw it. As it is this thing is more embarrasing as it is than being naked would be.

Saisai takes off her wet top and tosses it where her other clothes are.

>"Hmm. Realize how silly it was? Now, focus."

As Saisai focuses her energy Alcarin places his hand on her bare back. He keeps it there for a moment before nodding

>"Still destruction but stronger. As though something powerful has awakened. Yes, this is good. Now that you can focus try and cast the spell. Here, say this."

He points to a place in the sky away from them.

>"Sorer ne tu cheram ombraes tandrolar eisryn."

Once the last syllable leaves his mouth a giant beam of pure destructive energy flies out of his fingertips. When the spell ends Saisai is left stunned and Alcarin seems a bit more tired.

>"Tiring, but powerful... You try."

"Right. Sorer ne tu cheram ombraes tandrolar eisryn!"

Nothing happens.

>"Hmm... Try again."

"Sorer ne tu cheram ombraes tandrolar eisryn!"

Still nothing.

>"Keep practicing."

For hours the two of them go over this spell. Even though there is no actual casting the spell still slowly takes it's toll on Saisai and by the fourth hour she's panting and leaning on the wall for support. At this point her nudity doesn't bother her, there's just a deep feeling of frustration and anger at not being able to cast what he says is a basic spell.

>"Saisai. It is late. You should stop."

"No... I can get it. Just need to..."

>"You should stop."

"I can keep going..."

I'm so close. I know if I just push myself a bit harder I can get it...

>>522337
One more try and then you're done. Pushing yourself too far might harm you and then you'll have recovery time on top of training time. We just don't have the time for reckless behavior.

Saving the world and all.

>>522337
easy there, this is soul magic. too much can kill you. if the master says you stop then you stop. now consider if you want to sleep alone or with him, but you're going to sleep.

>>522337
Saisai, don't forget that sage magic uses life energy instead of mana. It's the energy you get from food, and use by moving around and by simply living. Look at how exhausted you are right now - if you try again and succeed you'll probably at the very least pass out, and if it uses too much you might even be weakened enough to die soon after casting it. Rest for the night, eat something, get to know Alcarin a bit better, and tomorrow what you learned from your practice today might have sunk in enough that you'll be able to quickly figure out how to focus your energy enough to succeed.

>>522337
Listen to your teacher. You could die from overextending yourself. Remember, he said it would take a long time to learn this.

relax saisai, this is hard stuff to learn.

Wait. We made your energy stronger by tapping into Ombra. Maybe the problem is we're not taking that into account. Try it one more time, and then rest. Remember- this is training, and sage magic is directly fueled by life energy. Push yourself too hard and you could end up injured, same as if you pushed yourself past your limits physically. Discipline is something you learned teaching yourself the spear, was it not?

Hey Ombra, in this form your power is closer to the surface. Maybe it's not working because you're not telling or letting that power to do anything.

Try saying the words with her, this time.

>>522359
that is a good point

>>522337
Sure one more time, give it your all.

I doubt it'll really hurt her, but she'll likely pass out. No worries though. Just a bit of being handled sleepily in a big strong guys arms~

>>522359
Also, this.

Saisai 2013/07/08(Mon)00:21 No. 522686 ID: a68e3e
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What? Why do I have to help? Fine, whatever.
Sorer ne tu cheram ombraes tandrolar eisryn.

"Sorer ne tu cheram ombraes tandrolar eisryn!"

A puff of energy appears but other than that nothing happens.

Hey.. I think I got it. I just need to.
Woah...

I...
I can't feel anything.
Holy shit I can't breathe
I
---------------------------------------

Saisai wakes up some time later, alone and in a cave. She's dressed in clothes that aren't hers and laying in a surprisingly comfortable bed made out of some kind of cloth and soft stuffing.

Oh man. Did I black out?

You almost died you idiot! Again! Stop doing that!

I need to be more careful.
Still, I managed to get it in the end.

Where's Alcarin?

Are you seriously worried more about the Oli than the fact that you ALMOST DIED!? Remember, if you die I die!

Should I go looking for him? Not sure if he's close or far away and I don't really want to wander these mountains alone.

no, you stay there.
[change form]
just sleep some more.

Stay. Rest. You're probably still weak from earlier.

>>522686
Maybe get up, stretch, find your legs a bit. But definitely no wandering about to find him. Relax and take it easy.

>>522686
Look around nearby but don't go far.

I wouldn't go looking yet. You pushed yourself to the point where you almost completely drained your life energy. You need to rest.

That fire looks pretty well set up. They tend to die down if someone doesn't tend to them. I'd assume that means he was here an hour or less ago. I'd also assume he's not going to abandon a student in his care. He'll be back.

Is it dark outside the cave?

>>522686
Well if you don't see him in the tent then he must be outside. I doubt he'd be far unless he's finding food or something.

By the way, he totally had to carry you out of the water naked, lay set you up and get you dressed. Isn't that sweet?

She's tough and stubborn, and had the Oli to cover for her. There is a good amount of room between passing out and dying. She'll be stronger for it. Don't worry so much.

Saisai 2013/07/09(Tue)23:32 No. 523328 ID: a68e3e
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... Yeah I'll just rest here. No point in going out in the dark. And possibly alone. That'd be pretty silly.
Still, I really think I got the hang of the whole Sage Magic thing. I just needed to really focus on my energy.

>>522743
Woah... And I don't think he even did anything to me.
Guys, I think I might be crushing on him.
Is this what it feels like to have a crush? I've never had one before.

yes it is, problem is i don't think he thinks of you that way back. friend-zoned before you even tried.

Uh. Yeah, this is probably a crush. That can happen when you hang out with gorgeous strong beautiful mysterious older people who are nice to you and protect you and casually not overfond of clothes.

Problem is I don't think he's terribly interested. I mean, he's like millennia old, and you're kind of his retirement project, passing on his art before he goes. There's a good chance your interest will be unrequited.

...of course disinterest usually just makes you crush harder.

Eh, maybe you'll luck out. Mentor mentee relationships can be a thing. Worst thing that could happen is you embarrass yourself a little, which you kind of do around him anyways.

>>523328
Probably. You're gonna be with him for a while, so you cooouuuld try flirting with him. Have you ever flirted before? Do you have a decent idea how to do it without embarrassing yourself? On the other hand you could just be straight with him. Ask him about Oli romance.

>>523377
This.

>>523328
Nothing wrong with trying to get to know the guy better. You should get to know the guy better before pursuing any crush-like behavior though.

He's clearly fit and handsome, but he's probably older than the entire kingdom of Central. He may be the most powerful, and possibly last, practicioner of Sage magic in the world. Being old and important usually comes with BAGGAGE out the ears.

.. Right Ombra?

Saisai 2013/07/10(Wed)16:40 No. 523540 ID: a68e3e
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>>523330
What's a Friend Zone?

When you're a god there's very little that bothers you. Now most things that others would consider problems just amuse me. Except my death. That's not as funny. Seriously though I think she should go for it. Human lives are so fleeting, why not enjoy all it has to offer?

>you're kind of his retirement project, passing on his art before he goes.

Before he goes? Goes where? You think he wants to die!?
No! He's like the coolest guy I've ever seen!
Maybe if I can get him to have feelings for me I can convince him to not want to go and we can bring back the Oli race together

Dirty thoughts are unbecoming, Saisai.

>>523377
I've uh... Never flirted with anyone before. I didn't even have any friends before I became a knight. Do I like pick him flowers or something?
Or do Oli give each other rocks? You guys have future knowledge and junk, right? Anything on the Oli?

>>523540
Just be direct. Tell him you enjoy being around him, ask him what Oli courtship is like, and try to not lose focus and train hard.

Also, dropping your inhibitions would help a lot. join him in his nigh-nudist outlook!~

>>523540
>Friend Zone
Where you never get past being more than friends. Kinda sucks.

>Oli courtship
How the hell should we know? Or anyone, for that matter. The only way to approach it is to figure him out yourself. But don't be surprised if he's fairly dense to your advances, and then suddenly asks "do you wish to mate" or similar. He seems the type.

Anyhow, from the sounds of things Oli just turn into rocks when they're done with living. Not the same as being dead. Maybe they can even come back later. Let's look into that, might be a good project for him to stick around for.

Well, its not so much future knowledge as information we got from a different timeline. We didn't actually spend that much time around the Oli we met in that timeline...

>>523540
Sorry, we don't have any information about Oli courtship. The Oli girl we met last time got angry at us because she was friends with Regulus. While he wasn't behind the conspiracy last time, he was still a huge dick, so we had managed to kill him. She was upset that we did so without giving him a trial or anything.

I think Oli like rules.

Ummm. We only knew one Oli in the other future. And she was a girl. And she liked Regulus. So... um. No, I'm sorry, we don't have any Oli specific romantic advice.

>You think he wants to die!?
Possibly? He's very old, and this definitely seems like a passing on the torch thing.

Doesn't necessarily mean it will happen soon, though. I mean, his tying up of loose ends might be longer than your natural life span.

Saisai 2013/07/11(Thu)00:39 No. 523663 ID: a68e3e
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>We only knew one Oli in the other future. And she was a girl. And she liked Regulus.

Damn... That's not gonna be much help here.

>>523541
I can 'try' being direct. Also I don't know where the hell he put my stuff so I'm stuck in this loincloth it seems. Maybe I should just stick with his people's clothing while I'm here. See if that helps with the training.
And other things.

>Anyhow, from the sounds of things Oli just turn into rocks when they're done with living. Not the same as being dead. Maybe they can even come back later. Let's look into that, might be a good project for him to stick around for.

Hmm... I'll need to ask him about this.

Saisai hears someone moving outside the cave.

Maybe that's him...

She gets up and makes her way to the entrance. Her steps are unsteady due to her fatigue and new tail but she manages to make it out the cave. There she sees Alcarin sitting by the edge of the cliff.

>"Saisai. You are awake."

"Yeah. Thanks for carrying me and stuff..."

>"Do not thank. You would have died if I did not help. Next time I say stop, I mean stop."

"Ah. Sorry."

>"It is fine. Now you know."

She sits down beside him

"You're not tired?"

>"My people do not sleep much. 4 hours, at most."

"Wow. So I guess you have a lot of time on your hands every day."

He nods.

"So... What do you like to do when you're not training me?"

>"I hunt. I climb. I visit the graves of my people. I live a simple life here."

"Have any hobbies?"

He shakes his head.

"Right. I would imagine there's nothing much to do up here."

>"Yes. But you are here now, so my day has purpose. Teaching you has made my day better."

>Tell him you enjoy being around him

"I uh... Enjoy you teaching me. And being around you."

Another nod

"So uhm... Mind if I ask you a few questions about your people? There's not a lot we know about them."

>"Ask."

"When you guys die you turn to stone, right?"

>"Yes."

"Is it possible to come out of the stone? Be reborn?"

>"Very. I have done so many times. We are immortal unless we wish to move on. Many of my people have moved on. And those that have not no longer answer when I reach to them."

"Are you planning on... Moving on?"

>"No. Not yet. I must teach you. Then I must teach Curses. And then Healing. I will be here for many more years. When you are gone, I will still be here. Perhaps until the time of your great great grandchildren. I can not allow Sage Magic to die."

"Okay. I was worried you were going to teach me and then kinda just... Off yourself."

>"No. Not for some time."

"Cool. So... Mind if I ask a few more questions?"

>"I do not mind."

Ask him if his horn is edible.

What?

"Is your horn edible?"

>"Yes. Some say it tastes like candy. People would sometimes break them off and steal them. They grow back though. Still, we hid them from then on."

"Oh that's cool. So howdoOlicourteachother."

>"... Excuse me?"

"Oh I was just you know curious about how Oli like you know, let another Oli know they're interested in them. Just cause you know no one really knows about you guys and I would like to be able to tell others how you guys worked there's really no books on you guys so it's all a mystery and I think people would like to know."

>"Ah. Courtship is simple between the Oli. We breed very slowly, our women would give birth once a century and the community would raise the child. Unlike humans there is no need to form strong families. We simply tell the one we are interested in that we would like to be their mate and that is that. Relationships vary. I have seen some last an hour and others last decades."

"So you would just tell that person you liked them?"

>"Yes."

"I see..."

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF-
I CAN'T SAY IT.
IF HE SAYS NO I DON'T THINK I COULD KEEP BEING HIS STUDENT
I WOULD JUST RUN AWAY AND HIDE UNDER A ROCK FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS.

>"Are you okay?"

but what do you have to fear? that this ONE guy you know says no? you have options girl, you are very pretty. so only reason i can think of to say no is he doesn't want a relationship with anyone.

>>523663
Tell him you like him.

Worst case, he says no. But I don't think he will. More likely, he'll say he doesn't know you well enough - and things will move on from there. The 'Freind Zone' happens when you don't make it clear what you want. So do so.

I give like a five percent chance of outright denial.

>When you are gone, I will still be here.
That reminds me, at some point you're going to need to cast soul bind. It's a pretty intimate spell, since anyone bound together by it will feel each other's emotions and some physical sensations, but if you cast it on someone with a naturally long lifespan your own will lengthen to match theirs. Just so you know.

Oh, and if you do go through with telling him you're attracted to him, let him know that you currently have some obligations that getting pregnant would interfere with, but that you are interested in forming a relationship with him.

>>523682
ah, yeah, exactly what kind of relationship do you want? being together but not fucking is pretty much what you have right now.

>>523663
There are more of those mind eaters out there. It's a good thing you didn't go out on your own.

Before you say anything about your feelings ask if Oli ever have relationships with the other races.

>candy horn
...and now you probably know more than you wanted to about Ombra and Oraes.

>"So you would just tell that person you liked them?"
...I think. I um. Kind of. Like you. *Blush, stammers off into unintelligible noises*

>I WOULD JUST RUN AWAY AND HIDE UNDER A ROCK FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS.
Yeah, and then he'd still be there waiting when you climbed out from under the rock. And the rock would probably turn out to be one of his relatives. So don't bother.

C'mon, take the chance. If you don't, you'll regret it for the rest of your life. That's worse than any temporary embarrassment.

...besides, he's got to have been around a few times. I'm sure he'll be able to let you down gently if it comes to that. Or alternatively, if he doesn't let you down... experience has it's advantages.

Saisai 2013/07/11(Thu)15:15 No. 523767 ID: a68e3e
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"So... Do Oli have relationships with other races?"

>"It has happened many times in the past. Humans and Dark Elves seem to be particularly attracted to us."

"Hahahaha I don't blame them."

>C'mon, take the chance. If you don't, you'll regret it for the rest of your life.

"So would you like to... Have a relationship with me?"

Oh god I said it.
I actually said it.

Hours seem to pass as Alcarin stares off into the dark woods surrounding the mountain. Saisai's heart beats as fast as if she'd just finished sprinting up a hill and still he doesn't reply.
After what seems to be an eternity he turns to her and nods.

>"That is fine with me."

"Huh?"

>"I said that is fine with me. I have not spent time with anyone for many years and you seem to be pleasant company. However, it can only last as long as your training does. We both have things we must do after."

"That's uh... Fine with me."

>let him know that you currently have some obligations that getting pregnant would interfere with, but that you are interested in forming a relationship with him.

"Ah but you know we uh can't do anything... Sex related. I don't want to get pregnant. We can still like... Kiss and stuff."

>"Oli can not breed with humans."

"Huh?"

>"Oli can not breed with humans. Our relationships with them are purely for companionship and pleasure."

"Oh."

OP:100 Ombra 2013/07/11(Thu)15:17 No. 523768 ID: a68e3e
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==================================================
Hey guys, it's me Ombra the Shadow Sprite.
Let's play a little guessing game.
Who is currently being fucked by a buff Oli while forgetting that someone else is in her head?
I'll give you three hints
-She has red hair
-She's been acting like a horny teen all day
-And her name is Saisai.

>>523768
Hey just be thankful that we can leave her be. You were rooting for her too, anyhow.

>>523768
Is it Sharaes?

yeah that sounds weird, kinda odd you can carry us, that's like, grabbing yourself by the collar and pulling upward to fly.

so are thought eaters dangerous to us? or do we not ping on their radar?

if not we can roam around a little.

Whoo! Go Saisai!

>>523768
Pff. What do you expect. Horny teenager offered consequence free sex with a gorgeous, mysterious, considerate immortal with probably more skill and experience than anyone else around could ever hope to live to acquire. She hit the jackpot for her first time. (...although I pity whoever has to follow that act).

And you were totally egging her on, little miss candy horn.

So... whatya want to do? Just chill? Hang out? ...go harass some of those imp things?

>>523768
Alright Ombra, remember you gotta conserve your energy or you'll be forced back in there. They could be fucking for HOURS. So we can't fly much or go invisible.

>>523768
...Sharaes? No wait, Masil!

Quick, steal Saisai's clothes and hide them in a tree

>>523803
Yes this

hide her cloooothes

>>523837
That just gives her an excuse to have more sex.

Do it.

OP:99 Ombra 2013/07/27(Sat)15:56 No. 528356 ID: a68e3e
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>>523771
No, it's Saisai.

>>523770
Yeaaaaah I know. I'm glad for her. She's been on edge since she joined the Knights. Now she can burn off some of that and maybe focus on getting me back to life.

>>523776
They were already pretty well into it when I left. Ugh, it's weird even thinking about it. Also I can totally fly without burning up points. The powers that I have that cost points are
Possession: 10
Invisibility: 10
Shadow Ball: 10
Mind Reading (Surface thoughts only): 10
Open/Close: 10

So I'm good flying.

Also it seems there's none of those imps around even though they like swarmed when Saisai was outside.

>>523803
>>523837
>>523853

Yeah, no. That'd mean I'd have to like go back in there and I don't think any of us want to see that.

>>523774
Yeah yeah, good for her. She's part tigerfolk so I imagine she has the stamina to keep up with him. Since we have free time let's see what my sister is up to.

Ombra flies towards the lakes and to Sharaes's cave.

"Hey! Sharaes!"

At her call the Dragon of Water pops out of the pond in the middle of her cave. She's in her merfolk form right now and when she sees Ombra she gives a squeal of delight and smiles at her

>"Ombra! You're so tiny and cute!"

"I'M NOT CUTE, DAMMIT!"

>"But you are~ What are you doing here? And why do you look like a fairy?"

"This is the only form I can take while I don't have a body. Still recovering. From getting hit with the Dragonslayer. You know, the blade you created."

>"..."

She looks away from Ombra.

>"I know... It's all my fault this happened... I'm the worst..."

Sharaes starts crying.

"H-hey! No you're not the worst! You had a good reason! I'm... Look, I don't like being like this okay? Sorry."

>"-sniffle- Okay... So, what's it like sharing a body with someone~?"

Aaaand she's back to normal.

"Annoying. I can't wait to get back to normal. Hey, did you ever find out what happened to the Dragon Shrine?"

>"Oh, right! It seems it was knocked over by something. I put it back up and it should be fine now."

"Good. Don't wanna hike to the nearest one."

>"Mhmm. It's all taken care of. You should just relax while you're here~ You know you two are more than welcome to stay here as long as you want~"

"Thanks for the offer but no. I gotta take her to see my people so she can learn some Soul Magic. Girl's as dumb as a bag of rocks though."

>"Don't say that about your host."

"She isn't here, I can say whatever I want. And even if she were what's she gonna do about it?"

>"I'm just saying... Masil and her host got along and worked together very well."

"Which is surprising considering how much of a bitch she can be."

>"Well... No offense but you can be a bit mean too... Remember Oraes?"

"Hmm? What about her?"

>"You know... With Aeryr..?"

"... No idea what you're talking about."

>"What? Really?"

"Yeah. What, was it because I ate her horn?"

>"Do you really not recall how she died?"

"Uh... No, not really. Wasn't it....... Oh, we got the Dragonslayer now."

Sharaes studies Ombra for a while before nodding

>"Well that's good. Keep a close eye on it. And do try to get back to normal. If anyone can bring back Thasti it's you."

"Never liked him but I guess it would be better to get them all back. Well, I'll see ya later sis."

>"Bye, Ombra."

Alright, where too now? I can see Masil or maybe chat up some Merfolk if they're up.

You're down to 99% percent power now. And that fight and conversation took... several minutes, at least. Meaning yeah, so long as nothing kills your fairy form, or you don't use more expensive powers than just existing, you should be able to stay out for hours.

...just be careful not to lose us, okay? You kind of poof away when the fairy form ends, and right now that would leave us stranded.

>Do you really not recall how she died?
...we, uh, might have some information on how that went down, if you want to know. You won't like it though.

>Masil or Merfolk
Depends on if you're in the mood to be annoyed or to fool around.

You really don't remember how Oraes died?

We should really follow up on what she was saying about Aeryr and Oraes later, unless it's something you were just playing dumb about. Which you shouldn't be doing with us. The alternative is you are actually being dumb about something you were involved with and possibly responsible for. What do you remember about Oraes' death?

Anyways, go talk to Masil.

>Yeah, no. That'd mean I'd have to like go back in there and I don't think any of us want to see that.

You know us better than that =P

>Aeryr and Oraes
..............
We'll tell ya later

Might as well see what Masil is up to for nothing more then to get talking to her out of the way.

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Oraes.... Didn't she die f>>528574
Yeah, I guess. Girl is annoying as hell but she came back to life. Talking to her might be useful.

"Hey, Sharaes."

>"Hmm~?"

"Where's Masil?"

>"Ah, she's over there. She has her own chambers set up. Can't miss it."

"Thanks."

Ombra flies over to the direction where Sharaes pointed and sees Masil laying naked in a pile of velvet.

>"My my. When I sensed you looking for me I thought my powers had been messed up. It is nice to see I'm wrong~ What brings you here dearest Shadow Dragon. Or should I say Shadow Pixie? You are quite adorable in this form, you know."

"Dammit Masil... Can't you at least put some clothes on?"

>"Why should I? Doing so would deny others the chance to see my pure form. It's not something I would wish to deny anyone. Not even you~"

Ugh
Why the hell did I want to see her again?

>>528646
Ask her how she got back to life. Did she have to take over her host or what?

you wanted tips on how to work with saisai better so you can return to full form.

OP:97 Ombra 2013/07/28(Sun)00:52 No. 528658 ID: a68e3e
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Bet you she'll do that stupid thing where she pretends to stretch just to show off her boobs.

Masil yawns and stretches.

"Nya~. So what brings you here?"

Called it. We've been playing this stupid game for centuries. She just doesn't get the hint. She just thinks 'everyone' is interested in her. Well not me. Except right now. But that's just because she knows things I don't.

"So how did you come back to life exactly?"

>"Hehehe. I had Myli's help. The two of us worked together to restore my body and place my soul within it. Shame he's dead now, he might have been able to help ya, nya. And wasn't he the Human King? Man, he was so close. If only you'd asked him~"

God she's so fucking annoying, even when giving advice.

"So what can I do then?"

>"Like I'd said you need to work with your host, nya. The two of you work on her Soul Magic and once she gets it all you'll be revived nya. Simple really."

"Yeah well she's not the sharpest sword on the rack..."

>"Just work with her nya. My host and I worked hard on Alchemy. He didn't get it but at least he tried."

"It just won't work. She can't do magic and I'm worried she's gonna die before she can learn it all. If she does I do, you know that right?"

>"I'm aware, nya. But as it stands your only option is to work with her nya."

"I could just kill her and take over her body."

>"That has some downsides..."

"What? Like?"

>"The bodies we made for our people are not meant to hold souls like our own. If we tried to force it there's a chance the body could reject it. And even if it did accept it our souls are just too powerful. We would have to rest most of the day just to keep the body from burning out. It's probably the worst method of coming back to life."

".... I didn't know that."

>"Well you're not the Dragon of Life and Light~. The Dragon of Darkness and Souls can't possibly know all that I do~ Is there anything else you need to know? Please, ask. I would love to share some of my VAST knowledge with you, Ombra."

ask her if she has any other advice that she thinks will help. and by advice I mean things that will help you come back to the land of the living bring back Thasti, and/or help us stop what's his name before he can slay the rest of the dragons. If not then lets go screw with some mer folks for a bit.

>>528658
Ask her how Oraes died.

Ask her why you don't seem to remember how Oraes died, according to Sharaes' reaction.

'cause yeah, that's pretty weird.

>could have asked Myli
Well yes, help might have been nice. Unfortunately, he was kind of too close to Regulus and all the evil plotting for us to tell if he was actually trustworthy until it was too late. And while his help would have been good, his interference or aggression would have been disastrous.

>body snatching bad
Well whataya know, there are concrete advantages to playing nice.

Besides, you know, not murdering a girl you've found yourself growing somewhat fond of, or taking her away from all her friends you sort of like and don't want hating you.

>darkness and souls v light and life
>vast knowledge
...well, some of what you know should overlap what she knows, or at least be complimentary. Life needs souls, and souls are attacked to life. Light and darkness are opposite sides of the same coin. Which means there's a place where your understandings overlap, and a place where you each know more about your side than the other.

She understands this coming back stuff from a life perspective. What about from a soul perspective?

So we have advice on bringing us back, what about the others? Supposedly you have the ability to pull the souls back out of the cycle or whatever but we have no idea how to do that really. So advice on the details of bringing back the dragons is needed. They'll need bodies to start with. And if any of the dragons need something special to come back we'll need advice there too. I seem to remember Oraes being a special case at least.

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>>528940
"So how exactly do I pull back souls from the cycle? That's my domain so do I just... Will it to happen?"

>"Never flexed your Soul Magic muscle?"

"Never had any reason to."

>"Tsk tsk, sister. It's quite simple once you get the hang of it. It's like your shadow powers. Just make it happen and it will. Though I doubt it'll work in your current form, nya."

"Right. Another thing. Do you really have to say 'nya'? You're not really a Catfolk."

>"I only do it cause it bothers you~ Nyaaa~"

"I hate you so much. So what else do I need to do to bring back the other dragons?"

>"Well if you have their soul they need a body, nya. Any will do but if you can restore their original one that's even better. For people like me, Thasti, and Aeryr that's a bit difficult since we're made out of our elements but for Myli, Sharaes, Oraes, and yourself that is easier. Just find a piece of the body and do some really crazy healing magic. I could possibly restore it, if I felt so inclined. Nya."

"If the time comes I'm going to ask you for your help and you better do it."

>"Or what~?"

"I... Haven't decided yet. So what about for Thasti?"

>"Dunno."

"Right. I'm sure there has to be a way..."

>>528669
"Hey, speaking of dead dragons what the hell happened to Oraes? I can't remember."

>"Oh? Well that's good. You killed her, nya."

"What..? Why would I kill Oraes? Sure we didn't get along perfectly but I didn't -dislike- her."

>"You and Aeryr decided to kill her. Got jealous of her having ALL the other races but the ones the other dragons had."

"... That doesn't sound like me."

>"Well I maaaaaay have nudged you along a bit~ Girl was so damn annoying."

"YOU WHAT!?"

>"Hey, you thought she was too powerful too. So did Aeryr. I just helped you guys along. Oh and also made it so you can't remember. Being the Dragon of Life is so great~ You won't even remember this conversation. I swear, we've had this talk like dozens of times already."

"I'm not going to forget this! YOU HAD ME KILL MY FRIEND! THE DRAGON OF THE OLI!"

>"Hey, isn't there one up in the mountain still?"

"I-! ..... Yeah. He's training with Saisai right now. Actually that's all we need to take care of before we can go see the Dark Elves. Then I'm coming back to life and you'll help me bring back the others."

>"I'll think about it~ So, wanna join me for a catnap~?"

"Never. Goodbye."

>"See you around~"

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>>528662
Talking to some Merfolk sounds nice. Honestly, I get a headache whenever I talk to Masil.

Ombra flies away from the cave. Unlike the Kingdom of Central the lakes are completely devoid of any magical or mechanical lights at night, with only the moon and the stars shining on the Merfolk's home. It's quite the sight.
Ombra lands by one of the lakes and whistles.
Years of talking to Sharaes has taught her some of the more basic Merfolk songs. The one she was singing meant 'Friend'.
Soon enough a Merfolk child pokes their head out from under the water.

>"Hey there! Are you a fairy?"

........
Them to?

oh hush, they're a kid, no idea what dragons are even.

>>529820
Oh, yeah, Masil revealed she 'nudged' you and Aeryr into killing Oraes. Something about Oraes being annoying and too powerful. She said she was going to erase your memory of the conversation--apparently this isn't the first time she's told you about that.

>>529820
Hey. Ombra. Masil's blocking some of your memories. You're gonna want to find out how to fix that eventually and prevent her from doing it again. Just an FYI. Might want to do that for all the other dragons too, because she's probably blocking some of their memories as well.

As for the merfolk, uh, tell her this is just a form you're stuck in and you're actually Ombra. Maybe you can learn a more advanced merfolk song? It's worth spending some time to do that, since we don't have much else to do.

just tell him/her not to call you cute. Oh and those headaches you get from talking to Masil are from her erasing/suppressing certain memories as well as her being a real pain to talk to. Like how she tricked you into killing Oraes cause she thought she was a bitch.

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>>529826
"Do you not know? I AM THE GREAT AND POWERF-ah, forget it. It's not worth it."

Ombra just floats down and sits by the edge of the lake and dips her feet into the water.

It's not like anyone but the Dark Elves knew about me nowadays anyway.

"I'm just a fairy. So, what's your name?"

>"Arana."

"Arana. I'm Ombra."

>"Nice to meetcha Miss Ombra."

"Same."

The Merfolk smiles at her and hums the song of Friendship. It hums half of it and Ombra smiles a bit and hums the other half.

>"Now we're friends!"

"Yep."

>>529842
>>529833
She did WHAT!? Why

Songs could be useful. I'm actually quite the singer if I do say so myself.

"Hey, do you know any like healing songs?"

>"Mhmm! Wanna hear?"

"Please. I want to learn it."

The Merfolk and Ombra spend the next hour going over the Song of Healing. It's fairly complex but soon Ombra is able to sing it as well as any other Merfolk

>"Wow! I've never seen anyone who's not a Merfolk get it that fast! You're amzaing Miss Ombra!"

"Haha yeah, I know I am."

>"I gotta go back to sleep. Goonight Miss Ombra."

"Night, kid."

The Merfolk whistles the Song of Friendship and waits for Ombra to finish it before going back into the lake.

Well that might be useful later on. The Song of Healing is pretty powerful against illnesses.
...

You know I'd spent like 17 years inside you guys, right? The Guardian, I mean. I thought I was gonna go crazy in there. It's cold and there was no one to talk to. Nothing to see but the darkness of the box I was in. The past few weeks have actually been pretty fun for me.
And like... Not just because I've spent so long trapped away. I mean this is the most I've done in centuries.
After the big fight between us Dragons I kinda just... Didn't do anything. Even that bitch Masil has more of a life than I do.
And you guys said you're from an alternate timeline and so far all I've heard about myself is that I tried to kill my other host. I'm guessing I've done 'nothing' other than that that's actually of note.
God, since when have the Dragons been less interesting than the people we created.
It's only now that I don't have unlimited power that I realize just how boring it was.

Bleh. What the hell am I saying all of this to you for. It's not like any of it matters. Saisai will learn Soul Magic, I'll leave, and everything will go back to normal.

but now that you know what it's like yo wont be able to go back to being bored all the time. you could involve yourself with the people's lives. myli was the king of the humans, and while she is a jerk, masil sometimes grants wishes. i am sure there is something you could do.

>>529844
Hmm. Ombra, do you know any way to restore locked-away memories?

As for your future, you don't have to just go back to doing nothing. You can resurrect Oraes, and hang out with her again. Maybe take on a body and wander around having adventures.

you know no one says you have to go back to doing nothing, you could travel, involve yourself more with your people, use your powers to just generally fuck with people for shits and giggles. you know something other then sit in a cave all day and brood. Hell maybe even get laid. I mean even Saisai is getting more action then you have lately and by lately I mean within the last century... unless there's someone you wouldn't mind telling us about.

Hrrrm. Well. Alternate you had a job of guarding a vault with this item called the goldeon watch in it then, but you sound like you used to drown in your indolent slothfulness. To be fair, infinite shadow powers or whatnot probably kinda helps that out a bit! Why go somewhere when you can teleport whatever you want to you? Or something like that.
As far as how to break that? Hrm. Well, you could be more involved with your dark elves this time, as opposed to...whatever you used to do.

> all I've heard about myself is that I tried to kill my other host.
Well, yes, you did. Other-you was a lot more stubborn on that front. Took... days, if not weeks to get you to warm up.

You did some other stuff too, though! You were the guardian of a powerful artifact before you died. You got your host to strongarm Masil into resurrecting Oraes. You helped a dark elf get through this freaky shadow monster mind-game manifestation puberty thing.

And it's not like you-you haven't done anything. Look at what a difference you made to crazy! A robot with a dragon-fairy friend. There's something new.

You do realize that once you get your body back, you can do whatever you want, right? There's no reason you can't assume a human (dark elf, whatever) form and live things up a little. I mean, you can even bother or impose on Saisai and there's not much she could do about it. Heck, maybe you can even gnab us and go on an adventure of your own this time! (You've been stuck with us long enough you gotta count as family).

>Also
...we're pretty sure your memory is skipping over something. We'd tell you what, but every time we do, you forget again.

So let's just say you've forgotten something. You know about anything that restores or protects memories?

>>529844
You have memories of when you were alive, therefore your soul has some form of memory retention. Perhaps you can use soul magic to protect that aspect of your memory from being touched next time Masil does something bitchy with your physical mind?

... come to think of it.. if Masil's capable of affecting you with her life powers without being noticed, could she have done something to Saisai?
Like, say, prod certain emotion-effecting organs to make her want to jump the bones of the first guy she had any interest in? I know we sorta talked her into it but the foundation was there.

Remember, Masil has done worse just to be a pain in the ass. Saisai may need another checkup once she's calmed down.

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>>529846
Yeah... I guess.

>Hmm. Ombra, do you know any way to restore locked-away memories?

Can't say I do. Masil might know but I'm done talking with her for today.

>>529908
What? I don't think Masil has that kind of power over people's t>>529848
Har har. No there's no one I've been interested in. I'm a Dragon. Why would I have any sort of attraction to any of the other races? Sure Masil, Myli, and Sharaes might but I'm not like them. Me, Aeryr, and Thasti have chosen to remain celibate. Like how Dragons are supposed to. Though I think for Thasti it was more of a 'Can't not want to murder something long enough to have sex' sort of thing.

>>529877
Hmm... Going on adventures would be nice. Change of pace from what my life normally was. I'll consider that.
For now though...
I think I just want to relax here by the lakes for as long as I can.
It's peaceful out here.