>>30611663
>>Feel like sparring?
We can go after that.

>>30611663
>I'd rather do forms for the moment.
Always forms. Wonder how much we've lost periodical bouts in the arena

>>30611663
>I think I'll go now.
No time like the present.

>>30611663
>I'd rather do forms for the moment.
FOOOOOOOOOOORMS

>>30611663
>Feel like sparring?
"I'm not quite ready to let you go yet"

>>30611997
>>30612036
I'm down with forms, so long as we spar afterwards

>>30611663
>I'd rather do forms for the moment.
It's good for our robot hand, and I'd rather not have it cause any bruising.

>>30611663
>Feel like sparring?

>>30611663
>Feel like sparring?
probably better than forms for training, and we get to interlace it with some light foreplay with Mike. 'Accidentally' of course

>>30611969
>>30612054
>>30612095
>>30612148
>>30612069

>>30612085
>>30612069
>>30612036
>>30611997

Writing.

>>30611663
>sparring
>training
Again? What are we, some freeform roleplay character? Lets just go right now.

>>30612315
Yeah I don't really get it.

I mean Michael's about to go to an Opera isn't he?

>>30612315
Forms erry day.

Really though, I just figured it would be good to get some last moments with Michael before we get all weird.

>>30612315
I submit that whenever we get all weird, all we do is practice the forms over and over again, since that's apparently our fetish.

"Before you go, do you feel like sparring?" you ask. Micheal weighs his options, looking up at the sky.

"Sorry. Next time I possibly can, okay?"

"...Yeah, sure." you watch him go, then go through your forms, the familiar motions. The free rotation of your hand allows you to do some weird things with your spear, but not much more - it's too long for most of your ideas.

After what feels like an hour, you head down to the church, finding it mostly empty and Rikard cleaning. A young woman with straight black hair sits in the pews and watches him.

>Talk to the young woman
>Talk to Rikard
>Take a seat and wait.

>>30612420
>>Take a seat and wait.

>>30612420
>Talk to Rikard

>>30612420
>Take a seat and wait.

>>30612420
>>Talk to the young woman

>>30612420
>>Take a seat and wait.
Take it easy.

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>>30612420
>>Talk to Rikard
Time for things to get...naughty.

>>30612420
>Take a seat and wait.
There's no reason to do anything right now, is there?

>>30612420
>>Take a seat and wait.

>>30612513
Because he totally knows what we're here for, right?

>>30612562
Doesn't he?

>>30612420
>Talk to the young woman

>>30612513
>>30612488
>>30612465
>>30612447
>>30612556
Writing.

>>30612577
I didn't think so? We decided to get initiated under Raev at lunch with Michael, so we never once told him about it.

>>30612577
>>30612597
Unless he is psychic he doesn't know.

>>30612597
I thought we would have told him something like that off screen.

>>30612588
You take a seat, watching him clean. There's a sense of peace about it, and he chats quietly with the young woman. You learn she is Erva Mellori Corvus, and by intuition, you suspect they are close friends.

He finishes, putting away the broom.

"To what do I owe this visit, Annelin?" he asks at last when he returns.

>Writein

>>30612650
Just waiting for initiation.

>>30612650
We were looking to get initiated.

>>30612650
"I wanted to know what becaming an initiate of Raev would entail."

>>30612663
>>30612679
These.

>>30612650
"I'd like to um, be an initiate. Raev has been very good to me."

>>30612663
This. Just be business like.

>>30612650
"I've realized I'm not indebted to Raev, and I would like to start again, properly"

>>30612650
"I was considering getting a proper initiation."

>>30612663
>>30612679
>>30612685
>>30612747

"I'm... Uhm. Looking to initiate." you say, smiling softly.

Rikard smiles, walking up to you and taking your hand, lifting you up.

"Then we shall bring you into the fold." he says gently. "Come with me."

The young woman rises wordlessly, dusting off her posterior and following the two of you. Downstairs, into a large room with cushioned floor, walls, and many, many pillows.

"This is where we hold such things. Due to the process of the rite, it is important to remain as safe as possible." he says, as Erva smiles and flops onto the floor, rolling onto her back with a happy sigh. "Now - Do you swear to follow Raev's word in all things, excepting orientation?" he asks, "Do you swear to do as she asks, move as she moves, and stand beside her in the best and worst of times?"

>Writein

>>30612823
Sure, why not?

>>30612823
"Yes."

>>30612823
We've kinda been doing that already, so sure.

>>30612823
"Aye"

>>30612823
Blah blah blah, just do it.

>>30612823
NO

>>30612823
I don't see any reason not to, so sure.

>>30612846
>>30612872
>>30612878
>>30612858
Writing.

>>30612964
"Yes."

"then discard thy shame for a night and a day, and stand with us in celebration of your new life and family." he says, pressing his thumb to your forehead firmly. You feel something warmly melt away in your head, and the world goes all fuzzy and warm. You sit down heavily as Freth enters the room, and goes through the same.

The world feels warm, maybe a little too warm. Erva smiles as she hugs Freth, and Rikard sits across from you.

>Why do I feel so warm?
>This armor is all too hot.
>Talk about your friends and how you miss them.
>Talk about Micheal and how you're worried.
>Just talk.

>>30613161
>Why do I feel so warm?
>This armor is all too hot.

>>30613161
>>Talk about your friends and how you miss them.
>>Talk about Micheal
>>Just talk.

>>30613161
remove clothes
>Talk about Micheal and how you're worried.

>>30613161
>>Why do I feel so warm?
>>This armor is all too hot.
(take the armor off)
do not talk about Michael and other people, this is the time for Raev

>>30613161
>Why do I feel so warm?
>This armor is all too hot.
And then, just when they're expecting lewd.

Talk about our feelings. The entire night.

>>30613231
Supporting

>>30613161
>>Talk about your friends and how you miss them.

>>30613161
>Talk about Micheal and how you're worried.

>>30613161
>Talk about your friends and how you miss them.
>Just talk.
Exposition, ho!

>>30613161
Step one, shed clothes.

>>30613265
>>30613259
>>30613211
>>30613227
>>30613285
Writing.

>>30613302
Can we at least strip while talking?

>>30613321
I will second that.

>>30613302

>>30613321
Don't worry, there are just as many votes for stripping so Avalon will combine them:

>>30613198
>>30613227
>>30613231
>>30613239
>>30613241
>>30613287

>>30613302
You let the pauldrons slip from your arms, slipping off your gauntlets with a sigh.

"I miss my friends." you say sofly, leaning on the table, enjoying the softness against your arms. "Sunshine especially." you lay your head on the table. "We used to do everything together. Even beating up boys." you grumble. "I'd roll her around and she would make me little trinkets." you slip off your boots as well, humming to yourself. "And all the other Appals were so nice to me..." you grumble, feeling so much better. "Why'd they all have to die like that. It's not fair at all..." you feel yourself tumble backwards, and Freth giggles as you unfasten your breastplate and set it aside, leaving yourself in your bra. It feels so good...

"You're silly, Annelin~" she says, walking up and hugging you. You gently push her away, but she insists, soft mounds against your arm, and you gently push her away again, sending her laughing and flopping into a pile of pillows.

"How do you feel?" Rikard asks, eyes remaining on your face. Somehow, you feel frustrated about that...

>Writein

>>30613388
"Tired"

>>30613388
"Wonderos. Like a wisp caught in the wind."

>>30613388
"Bad. It never felt fair, or right"

>>30613454
Seconding.

>>30613388
"I'm not sure... My body feels light and varm, but I keep thinking about all the friends I've lost."

>>30613454
Maybe say something about how even if we kind of got closure in the whole wormwood thing, it's not like we can just forget.

>>30613388
Eh, hugging Freth is fine, kissing her is where the line should be drawn.

Also, I'm worried that we might offend Raev by being a huge buzzkill.

>>30613729
Yeah, she can cuddle next to us, so long as she doesn't try to make it sexual.

>>30613388
Say we feel like a weight is being lifted from our chest, but that weight was holding a lot down.

Also worry that we're doing it wrong.

>>30613553
>>30613464
>>30613454
"It feels bad." you grumble, pushing off your pants and relaxing in your undergarments. He's not ogling you. It's getting frustrating. "It's not fair. It's not right. My friends deserved something better than that. They... They deserved a funeral! Something! Anything! No one even cared!" you feel the tears rise. "There wasn't any change! I went home and daddy just told me they got what they deserved! And mom just told me to buck up!" you walk up to the table and slam both fists on it. "They deserve better! All of them! There should be a monument!" Again and again you slam your fists on the soft, cushioned surface, your emotions running wild. "And I'm tired of being called a whore! I'm tired of holding back, damnit! I have my needs, like any other person! And I don't want to wear fluffy dresses or learn to be all talky but for the sake of Raev I want to hold the prince and tell him he can do anything, and then I want to watch him do it, because he's so amazing and bright and beautiful and-"

Rikard grips your hands.
"Breathe."

You comply, taking in a huge amount of air.

"And..." you look over at Rikard, with his honest face and gentle eyes and warm lips and soft hair...

>I just want him to be happy.
>I just want to be happy.
>I just want everyone to be happy.
>Writein

>>30613807
>Writein
"I just want us to be happy."

>>30613807
>>I just want him to be happy.
>>I just want to be happy.
>>I just want everyone to be happy.
Then go nonsexually cuddle with Freth

>>30613807
>I just want to be happy.
"Find a place where this conflict won't define me"

>>30613807
"I... I just want everyone to be happy."

>>30613807
>expect sexytimes
>draining emotional cyst instead

"Why can't I make things better, instead of worse."

>>30613846
>>30613853
>>30613910
Writing

>>30613807
>>I just want him to be happy.
>>I just want to be happy.
>>I just want everyone to be happy.

>>30614020
"I just want... I just want to be happy. I want him to be happy. I want everyone to be happy." you groan, as you feel Freth hug your back. Her warm mounds press into your back pleasantly, but you gently shake her off and realize she's fully naked.

And you notice Rikard's eyes roam her body slowly. A twinge of jealousy rules you briefly.

>Damnit, look at me! (Writein action)
>Talk more.
>This room is stuffy.
>writein

>>30614080
stop talking.

>>30614080
>Talk more.

Let it aaaaaaaaaall out

>>30614080
>Talk more.
>writein
"Wish all that punching and training could do more than keep me fed and famous."

>>30614080
>>This room is stuffy.
Also, that pile of cushions looked nice and soft

>>30614080
>This room is stuffy.

>>30614132
I support PILLOW FORT and its PILLOW FIGHT agenda

>>30614080
>Hug Ferth
>Keep talking
Let him look at both of us

>>30614156
Yes yes

A fort that none can conquer.

Invite Raev. I'm sure she'd love it.

>>30614080
>Talk more.
hey is Raev going to show up for this

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>>30614080
>Talk more.
>This room is stuffy.

If Rikard likes curves, our muscles have WAY more curves than little miss soft over there.

Let's wrestle her down. Babbling, of course.

>>30614080
We can't let Ferth win, show the wares.

>>30614160
>>30614427
I don't like the idea of Annelin being so needy for validation. Just relax in some pillows.

>>30614451
I think it fits, considering her current situation in the love triangle for Michaels affection.

>>30614379
>>30614156
>>30614451
>>30614132
You find your mind wandering as you discard your bra and panties, stretching in the nude as you walk over to a pile of pillows. Some are more firm, squareish... yes. You hum as you set them up, taking in some of the smaller throw ones behind you. You build up a small room with six of the pillows, all set against a wall. Finally, a blanket over the whole of it leaves with a small bunker with a way to see out. You grin out from it, and Freth giggles and makes her own rather sloppy one.

For what feels like ages, you toss pillows at one another, enjoying it simply as Rikard gathers the strewn clothing.

You feel a gentle warmth about your waist and nearly jump, but the person behind you isn't really a person.

It's Raev, snuggling into your back.

>Writein

>>30614574
Eh, let her and Freth snuggle. Snuggling never hurt anyone. Only push em off if they start getting gropey or worse.

>>30614515
We shouldn't even be projecting romance onto him. He's our fan and growing cub.

>>30614574
Torn between snuggling back vs. giving her a squeeze before turning back to our war.

>>30614574
>Lean into her embrace
"What is thy bidding, my master?"

>>30614574
"You only get to stay if you help, Raev. This is MY fort"

>>30614515
Sure, but Rikard aint Michael.
>>30614631
Maybe Michael reminds her of the childhood she lost the same way Annelin reminds him of the mother he lost

>>30614671
I like this. I wouldn't mind if it segued into >>30614629, but we need to win the pillow war first

>>30614574
"M-my lady!"

"H-have you come to desecrate my fortress?"

>>30614671
>>30614702
>>30614657
>>30614710
Writing.

>>30614574
I don't really care what you guys vote for as long as you don't push her off.

>>30614681
The one where Ann chased girls only to speak with them? It's more likely the whole parental enmity/pressure angle.

>>30614737
"M-my lady... This is my fortress." you say, then grin. "You only get to stay if you help!"

"Very well." she says smoothly, with a soft, warm laugh. You pelt Freth's base with pillows and soft, foamy animals and other things, until it finally collapses and Freth bursts out, sending parts flying all over. She stomps over, and collapses before your fort. Raev pulls her in and lays atop her, ebony skin oddly enticing against Freth's ivory paleness. You lay with them, warm and happy, slowly falling asleep.

...

You wake up in the center of the room, still naked. You blink, and something forms up in the back of your head. Your eyes go wide, and your mouth slowly begins to open as Rikard lays a black cloak over you, edged with lace.

"You are a remarkably free soul, Annelin." he remarks. "Sometimes the rite does not last as long as a day, sometimes it lasts longer. It all depends on your own inhibitions and how much you hide from the world. Which for you is very little."

>Writein

>>30614868
"Can I keep one of the animals?"

>>30614868
"Thanks for the complisult."

>>30614868
It was nice to finally get all that out there. And for Raev to lend us her aid in our time of war.

>>30614868
"is that a good thing?
um... what time is it anyway?"

>>30614868
"Was that it, am I initiated? What happens now?"

>>30614868
>>30614939
yeah, at least get some comfy pillows and an animal or two.

>>30614953
>>30614960
For a priest of the goddess of exhibition, that was probably purely complimentary and a very high compliment at that.

>>30614982
If we can take home a little stuffed raven pillow, that would be perfect.

>>30614868
Tell him that that has its own set of problems, namely if what you're feeling is negative or ugly, there's nothing to hide it behind.

Ask him what we should do in cases like last night.

>Our best relationships are play punching relationships
No wonder we turned gladiator and fighter-sexual

"What happens now?"

"You come by in the evening, and I tell you when holy days are coming up." he says with a gentle smile. "That, and you follow the tenets."

"Which are?"

"Try not to be ashamed by things you can't control, or are in the past. If you made a mistake, learn from it and fix it." he says.

"So something like the other night..."

"You handled it as well as I expected." he says, handing you your armor as you get up. "Other than that, simple prayers are all we ask."

>Writein

>>30614868
"Yeah."

"We should do that again."

>>30615253
"Thank you, Rikard."

These are cool tenets. Basically just chill the fuck out.

>>30615253
Ask for a stuffed raven from the pillow room.

>>30615253
>Try not to be ashamed by things you can't control, or are in the past. If you made a mistake, learn from it and fix it.

Sounds like something we badly need.

>>30615253
"Thank you."
>Hug

>>30615253
seconding >>30615282

>>30615253
Search for our fateful plush

>>30615253
You smile, nodding as you dress yourself. You're surprised, you remember all of the time in that fluffy fog, but you're not ashamed by it.

Raev approaches, handing you a raven plush, a very fat one. It doubles as a pillow.
And then, before your eyes, she turns into Erva.
"In case you're wondering why I didn't eye you in that time, it's because I was waiting for my beloved to give me permission." he says, draping an arm over her, and she nuzzles against him wordlessly.

>What.
>You're sleeping with and... and dating...
>I already knew. I was just being polite.
>Writein

>You're sleeping with and... and dating...

>>30615407
>What.
>You're sleeping with and... and dating...
>Woah...


>...Isn't she supposed to be into women?

>>30615407
>Writein
You two make a lovely couple.

But you need to work on your subtlety. Corvus? Really now?

This is our chance to show that we mean it when we want people to be happy.


>I imagined. Good on you both.

>>30615407
>try not to be jelly
>be jelly

>>30615458
>>...Isn't she supposed to be into women?
Well he was described as having an incredibly feminine body.

>>30615407
>writein
Smile. "It's good to see two people so happy together."

>>30615407
>What.
>You're sleeping with and... and dating...

and seconding >>30615460

>>30615407
>You're sleeping with and... and dating...
>>laugh it off and call him a lucky bastard

>>30615407
>>Writein
"Someone always carries the pants..."

>>30615407
"Well, that explains a lot. Don't worry, I'm not terribly offended."

>>30615485
Your vote and the post you seconded are kinda at direct odds with each other. If you're surprised by her reveal, you have no room to criticize her subtlety.

>>30615511
well we can be surprised by it and be genuine in wishing them well

>>30615407
"It was supposed to be a mystery? I just thought it would be rude to talk about it."

For a moment, you're surprised, but it all sort of clicks in your head and you find yourself smiling at them.
"That explains a lot. It's not like I'm offended... You look great together."

"Thanks." Rikard says. "She can't really speak right now, but..." he scratches the back of his head. "If you'd like to do anything with the two of us, consider the option quite open." he smiles gently and Erva, or rather, Raev, winks at you. "I think you should head to the castle. It's about time for the young master to return."

>I think I'd rather stay and chat.
>>About...?
>I'll head on back. Thanks for everything.
>I didn't hurt Freth or anything, did I?
>Writein

>>30616118
>I didn't hurt Freth or anything, did I?
bet she never existed

>>30616118
>I'll head on back. Thanks for everything.

>>30616118
"There'll be enough time to discuss that when the way shrine is built"
>I'll head on back. Thanks for everything.

>>30616118
>I'll head on back. Thanks for everything.

>>30616118
>I didn't hurt Freth or anything, did I?
>I'll head on back. Thanks for everything.

Give both Raev and Rikard hugs before we go, make sure Freth is alright, make sure we have all of our armor and so on, then head back to the castle.

>>30616118
>>I'll head on back. Thanks for everything.
>>I didn't hurt Freth or anything, did I?

>So was Freth real?
>Is there anything I should say or not say now? I mean besides the details of the initiation, obviously, that's probably sacrosanct.

>>30616118
"I think it's about time I head back to the castle, I've been neglectimg my duties for far too long"

>>30616233
....we're still on vacation, remember?

>>30616213
>>So was Freth real?
How can Freth be real when lesbians aren't real?

>>30616265
We've been on vacation for at least 5 days, haven't we?

>>30616118
ok so is Rikard her only lover or is it like that with all priests of Raev, and why not a woman if she is the patron of lesbians, or is it just who cares because she can love a man too, everything goes in the temple of Raev just have fun.

>>30616325
missing an arm will do that

>>30616148
>>30616202
>>30616204
"So did I hurt Freth?"

"She's only a little put out, but she understands." Rikard says.

"Thanks for everything." you hug them both, and, fully dressed, return to the castle.

You're barely there in time to catch the prince and Monica parting ways and talking animatedly.

She kisses his cheek just as you approach.

>Writein
>

>>30616462
"Hi Mon, how was the Opera?"

>>30616462

>>30616462
"looks like you two had a nice day"

>>30616462
>Friendly greeting.

>>30616462
Smile and greet them both, ask how the opera was.

"Evening, folks. How was culture?"

>>30616462
"Good job, he didn't push you back"

>>30616462
Shiver.

>>30616462
They're having a moment. Give them some respect and some space.

>>30616561
>>30616479
>>30616533
"Looks like you had a fine time." you say with a smile.

"It... wasn't anything special." Monica admits. "More Law tripe. But it was fun because Micheal was there."

It's strange. You feel like there should be emnity here, of some sort, but... You don't feel it.
Micheal nods.
"I already sort of knew it by heart - but I liked it."

>Hey, Monica. I've... wanted to ask you something. (Consult personally about the option of sharing.)
>I'm glad you two had a good time.
>So I'm a follower of Raev now.
>Writein

>>30616727
>I'm glad you two had a good time.
>So I'm a follower of Raev now.

>I'm glad you two had a good time.

>>30616727
>>So I'm a follower of Raev now.
"But I only got a plush and some play time" Then smile at Monica. Hard.

>>30616727
>I'm glad you two had a good time.
my turn now

>>30616727
>>I'm glad you two had a good time.
>>So I'm a follower of Raev now.
and i just feel so much more...relaxed about things, thank you for the sugestion Michael i needed it.

>>30616727
>I'm glad you two had a good time.

>Hey, Monica. I've... wanted to ask you something. (Consult personally about the option of sharing.)

Start by telling them we're happy they enjoyed themselves, maybe make a joke about one of us taking him to an Arena and the other the Opera, and look for a chance to talk to Monica in private.

>>30616727
>I'm glad you two had a good time.

>>30616727
>I'm glad you two had a good time.
>go practice our forms.

>>30616727
>Hey,Monica I've been wanting to ask you something.

>>30616727
>I'm glad you two had a good time.
>So I'm a follower of Raev now.

I'd really rather not go the sharing route, seems kind of lazy, and I really can't imagine Michael being okay with it, might just make us seem desperate.

>>30617073
>>30616827
>>30616755
Writing.

>>30617073
I look at it as "Michael is finally giving people a dating chance". One less worry on our minds.

>>30617073
I'd say even if we do aim for it, it's too early to bring it up.

>>30617138
"I'm glad you two had a good time. I'm... I'm a follower of Raev now."

Monica grins brightly. "...I'm not a budding lesbian." you add. Her smile only lessens a little, and you chuckle. "Really, it just felt right."

"I'm happy for you." Micheal says. "But it's about time to head to bed. I'll see you in the morning, Annelin." You all filter off to your respective rooms, and you pray at the window until you feel warm hands upon your cheeks.

...

Morning comes with a bleary feeling, but it's no less warm. You immediately head to the training area after dressing yourself, to find Sarl there drilling Micheal already, rather hard.

>Observe
>Interfere
>Comment
>Writein

>>30617292
>Comment
try to help

>>30617292
>Observe
only
>Comment
if necessary, no point stepping on Sarl's toes without good reason, since we asked him to do this in the first place.

>>30617292
>Observe
>practice forms.

>>30617292
>Observe

Make sure Micheal is still working hard, and see what Sarl is teaching him. I think we can trust Sarl in this, so unless we notice something odd don't try and help.

>>30617357
This.

>Observe.
No point in hiring a specialist if we're judgmental and interruptuous right off the bat.

>>30617353
Seconding.

>>30617357
>>30617386
>>30617335
>>30617353
You watch, noting Micheal has ditched his shirt entirely. His motions are slightly more fluid than before, and Sarl is working him far harder than you ever did. Sweat flecks his smooth chest and arms, and he pauses occasionally to wipe his forehead.

You stop yourself from biting your lip as he runs through a particularily challenging series of swings, having to start over over and over.

Sarl grins.
"You are a fast learner, as she said." he says, grinning. "What do you think, Annelin?"

>I think it's ho-er, I think he's doing pretty well.
>What do you think? ...Are you going to train him shirtless... all the time?
>I could get used to this.
>I'm not sure I'm qualified to comment on his swordplay.
>Writein

>>30617625
>>Three flirty options out of five, man? Really? Come on.

>Not really a sword expert, but his general aptitudes are much better. Keep it up.

>>30617625
>>I'm not sure I'm qualified to comment on his swordplay.
>>I could get used to this.

>>30617625
>I could get used to this
>could you kick it up a notch without breaking him?

>>30617625
>I could get used to this.

"And he's making good progress."

>>30617625
>I could get used to this.
>I'm not sure I'm qualified to comment on his swordplay.

>>30617625
>I could get used to this.
>I'm not sure I'm qualified to comment on his swordplay.

>>30617693
>>30617685
>>30617665

"I could get used to this." you say with a gentle smile, making Micheal flush deeper. "But I'm not sure I'm qualified to comment on swordplay. Have you sparred him?"

He mumbles something. "I'm sorry?"

"He managed to get in a lucky counter toss." he says. "The boy is an exceptional learner, but he is physically weak. If he's to best his father, his technique must be flawless. I'm asking to double his workouts."

"D-double!?" Micheal manages.

"You're his guardian. His father has already approved."

>Yes
>No

Two out of three, might as well push him at least until the duel
>Yes

>>30617814
>Yes
we can agree for now, and adapt if he can't handle it later

>>30617814
Do it.

>>30617814
>Yes

>>30617814
>>Yes
We can always massage those sore muscles of his at night

>>30617814
>Yes
"Sorry Michael, but we don't really have the time left to take it easy."

>>30617880
Good point, we must make full use of this fact.

>>30617880
Monica called dibs.

We should ask Rikard if Raev's church offers any weapons training to its members. We can't let Michael lap our fighting ability.

>>30617814
>Yes
Get on with the program

>>30617936
If we really want a sparring partner we can always talk to Karl, Rikard doesn't seem like much of a warrior, and Freth doesn't seem the martial type.

>>30617936
>implying she has the muscle required to give a proper massage
After the massage we gave him that one day, anything Monica tried would just disappoint him.

>>30617814
>>Yes
"I love you but it's a tough love."

>>30617936
>Monica called dibs.
Sharing is caring.

>>30617974
Speaking of massages, we should actually ask Rikard to teach us more about massaging, if I remember correctly he's the one who taught Karl.

>>30617966
Looks can be deceiving, but even if not I think Raev could point us in the right direction.

>>30618056
That sounds like a great idea, actually.
Freth would probably volunteer to be our training dummy.

>>30618056
That's a very good idea.

"Do it." you say. "We can always help him recover from long training."

"Alright, then." Sarl grins at Micheal. "Back to pushups, boy." he says, "On the ground!" Micheal drops and gets to work, and you cross one leg over and watch.

"Oh, Deckard wanted to see you." Sarl adds. "Says he wants to talk about old times."

>Where is he at?
>Not in the mood, Sarl.
>Writein

>>30618186
>Not interested, Sahl. Burned that bridge a long time ago.

>>30618186
>>Where is he at?

>>30618186
>Where is he at?
just ask, don't go.

>>30618186
>>Not in the mood, Sarl.

>>30618226
Oh, and start doing some useful training.

>>30618186
second this guy>>30618226

>>30618186
>Where is he at?
As far as I know we didn't part on bad terms, so no sense being a dick to him.

>>30618186
Yeah yeah just...one more minute, he can wait.

>>30618186
>Where is he at?
"I haven't heard of the old Arena in a long time"

>>30618186
>Where is he at?

Go say hi, catch up on old times, and most definitely do not sleep with him.

No rush though, as >>30618293 said.

>>30618305
>definitely do not sleep with him.
Why not?

>>30618231
>>30618246
>>30618304
>>30618293
>>30618288
>>30618305
Writing.

>>30618186
>Where is he at?

"I haven't seen him in ages, I wonder what he's been up to. I'll try to pay him a visit later."

We don't dislike him, he's a nice guy, and even if he's our ex, he's also our mentor and I don't think we left on a bad note.

We aren't going to sleep with him, but we can spend time with him.

>>30618329
1. It's kind of a dick move to Michael, considering we recently freaked out at him for even going on a date with another woman.
2. Nothing good comes of hooking up with an ex.

>>30618305
First we have to know if he's available and staying. Mention we killed a Demon and our hand needs tricks.

>>30618331
Heh heh heh

>>30618334
This. If he starts trying to get into our pants we say no, but we shouldn't be averse to just talking.
>>30618346
If it's a date I'd agree, but there's nothing wrong with just catching up.

>>30618334
"Where is he? I'm not about to rush off, but..."

"Oh. He said he'd be at the Library. Wanted to give you something... Some sort of pendant?" he taps his forehead. "I cannot recall. Something about Sunshine."

"He found one of my old trinkets?! I thought dad tossed those all out!"

Sarl shrugs and continues to drill Micheal.

>Go. Go now!
>This can't wait. I should say goodbye and see him.
>I can't seem so eager. Maybe I should just make an excuse.
>Relax, calm down, and watch the hot topless prince exercise.
>Writein

>>30618440
>>Relax, calm down, and watch the hot topless prince exercise.

>>30618440
>Go. Go now!

>>30618440
>Relax, calm down, and watch the hot topless prince exercise.

>>30618440
>Relax, calm down, and watch the hot topless prince exercise.
he's not going to throw it away, but micheal will eventually put a shirt on

>>30618440
>>Relax, calm down, and watch the hot topless prince exercise.
Then immediately rush off to get that Sunshine pendant.

>>30618440
>I can't seem so eager. Maybe I should just make an excuse.

>>30618440
>Relax, calm down, and watch the hot topless prince exercise.

Not like we have to go right this second. We can go see him when we're done oglin- uh... observing Michael's training.

I just realized that when we greeted Michael yesterday after our initiation, we were clutching a fat Raev plushie. He must've found that adorable.

>>30618440
>Writein
Count to fifty, then go with military precision.

>>30618440
>"Thanks."
>Forms

Man, we're really slacking off today.

>>30618440
>Relax, calm down, and watch the hot topless prince exercise.
Once he's finished, ask if he'd like to come along and learn some more about where we came from

>>30618440
>This can't wait. I should say goodbye and see him.

>>30618440
>>Relax, calm down, and watch the hot topless prince exercise.

>>30618592
I wouldn't have Micheal come along, when we saw Deckard recently he said he wanted to talk to us privately. We can tell Micheal about the pendant and Deckard later, but we really should have this talk in private.

>>30618592
I think we should go alone, not fair to Deckard if we drag Michael along with us, and it will just make the whole thing awkward.

>>30618702
It's going to be awkward no matter what I see no reason we shouldn't being moral support.

>>30618702
>>30618671
Seconding these two. Besides, when we get all emotional telling the Prince about the pendant and Sunshine, we want to be alone with him.

>>30618440
>Relax, calm down, and watch the hot topless prince exercise.

>>30618767
Because it would be unfair to Deckard who asked to see us alone.

>>30618526
>>30618516
>>30618502
>>30618500
>>30618475
>>30618779
>>30618661
Writing.

>>30618782
I want to be fair to Deckard why exactly?

But fine, bring Karl and have him wait near by. I seriously think we might need back up of a shoulder to sob into.

>>30618825
>I want to be fair to Deckard why exactly?

Because he's given us no reason not to be?

Seriously, why are you so convinced he's going to be a total dick to us that we need to drag someone along to look after us?

>>30618850
For real. This paranoid thinking is what made us look like a cunt with that whole Monica situation.

>>30618825
umm, what? we were friends with benefits that stopped having benefits. We'd only need a shoulder if we get more trauma flashbacks, and I think we can hold that in until we find Mike again

>>30618814
You relax, watching the prince for the moment. Eventually, when you can't take the waiting, you get up and head to town.

The library is a very quiet place, run mostly by automotons animated by Law. One brushes you, emits a canned apology, then rushes inside. They look like humans made from cubes and gears and steel.

Eventually, you spot Deckard leaning against a column, looking out at the city. He's just as handsome, quiet, and attractive as you remember, and he smiles at you when you approach. That smile... You shake your head to clear your thoughts.

"...Sarl said you had something of mine?" you manage.

"Well... I wanted to see you. God, you look incredible." he says, eyes widening as he takes you in.

>J-just give me the pendant.
>You too.
>Can we talk elsewhere? The automatons here give me the creeps.
>What are you trying to do, Deckard?
>Writein

>>30618939
>J-just give me the pendant.

>>30618939
"I spent the night naked with two persons and a goddess. Your turn."

>I'm told you had something of mine?

>>30618939
>You too.
>What are you trying to do, Deckard?

>>30618939
>Write in
"No. We said no more games Dec. Honestly if you think some trinket of dad's is worth reopening the past you're wrong."

Turn around and leave.

>>30618939
>You too.
>Can we talk elsewhere? The automatons here give me the creeps.

>>30618939
>What are you trying to do, Deckard?

>>30618939
>>You too.
>What are you trying to do, Deckard?

>>30618939
>>What are you trying to do, Deckard?
And if he gets fresh with us, move on to
>>Just give me the pendant.
No stuttering, though

>>30618986
>>30619012
>>30619016
>>30619050
Writing

>>30618939
>What are you trying to do, Deckard?

>>30618971
>Telling anyone about what happens in Los Raevas, especially our old flame
Yeah, no. We aint doing that.

>>30619072
"What are you trying to do, Deckard."

"Annelin, I just found this and wanted to talk to you." he says with a sigh, handing you a small, rough golden pendant of a spear. This is definitely Sunshine's work. "I didn't see you for three years. I wanted to know how you were doing, that's all. It wasn't like I expected to leap between your legs."

He scratches the back of his head.
"Look, I'm sorry. I'm just dredging up bad memories, aren't I?"

He's not - mostly good ones. But... Inconvenient ones, too. Memories that, while pleasant, you don't need right now.

"I should go. Congratulations on the job and... Maybe on the guy." he says, turning to go.

>Wait. Wait, Deckard.
>It isn't like that. You aren't hurting me.
>It was nice seeing you.
>Hey! At least buy me lunch if you want to talk.
>Writein

>>30619181
>It was nice seeing you

>>30619181
>It isn't like that. You aren't hurting me.
>Hey! At least buy me lunch if you want to talk.

No harm in being friendly, as long as it's clear to that's all we're being.

>>30619181
>It isn't like that. You aren't hurting me.
>Hey! At least buy me lunch if you want to talk.

>>30619181
>>It was nice seeing you.
Maybe offer to chat when things aren't so hectic. I would like to chat now, but demons seem to show up every time we are away from the Prince for more than half an hour.

And we really do need to kick his training into overdrive.

>>30618939
Just tell him we officially became a follower of Raev, and don't correct his resultant assumptions.

>>30619181
>Goodbye Deckard, thank you for bringing me this.

>>30619181
>It was nice seeing you.
ask to hang out sometime, with less tension and memories weighing us down

>>30619181
>It isn't like that. You aren't hurting me.
>Hey! At least buy me lunch if you want to talk.

Let's go chat, at least.

>>30619181
>It was nice seeing you.

>>30619181
>It was nice seeing you.

>>30619217
We should also ask what brought him here, too.

>>30619181
>It was nice seeing you.
>Good-bye.

>>30619202
>>30619220
>>30619238
>>30619250
>>30619253
>>30619257
If we are going to brush him off, can we at least apologize for being so abrupt about it.

>>30619181
>Wait. Wait, Deckard.

"I'd like to talk and catch up, sorry about being so defensive, life's been complicated.

It's been a while, we should at least get lunch. And it's good to see you again."

>>30619292
Why? We're trying to reinforce the end of a relationship, not potentially rekindle something with him.

>>30619292
That's what I was trying to say in >>30619220. Explai9n to him that we WANT to talk and catch up, but it's pretty hectic right now back at the castle. Don't go spilling all the shit that went down, but do tell him that you're really busy at the moment.

>>30619328
I think we've already made it clear that the relationship is over. We're just trying to not be a dick to the guy who was our mentor for many years.

>>30619329
We're not that busy right now, we're on vacation, we're not in a huge rush back to the castle.

He deserves an actual conversation, not us just getting the pendant and then running off.

>>30619181
>Hey! At least buy me lunch if you want to talk.

Get some lunch, somewhere without automatons.

>>30619369
Fair enough. I've got no qualms talking to him, either, so let's have lunch together.

>>30619364
Seriously, no need to be such a bitch.

>>30619364
If we wanted to maintain the friendship we would have sent him a letter sometime in the last three years. We didn't. We cut all communication. Wouldn't you like to know why before buddying up to him? Also "She broke up with me because she felt unworthy of me" isn't a very nice thing to say in fronton an ex's new interest. Im not very inclined to hear him out.

>>30619448
>Wouldn't you like to know why before buddying up to him?

If there was some terrible history between the two of us, I think Avalon would've brought it up by now. He specifically said it was mostly good memories.

>>30619476
I don't think it was terrible. I do think there was a good reason we left him and cut contact.

Alright, time for a numbervote!

Remember, the only things in your vote should be a post link here and on the next line, your number. Nothing more, nothing less.

1 - Ask him to lunch
2 - Dismiss him politely

YOU HAVE FIVE MINUTES.

>>30619513
1

>>30619513
1

>>30619513
1

>>30619513
2

>>30619513
2

>>30619513
2