Whoa, we don't have to KILL it!

Try asking it for a feather.

keep chasing but yell "i just need one feather! tell me what i need to do to get it!"

Glaring? Ask it to stop and just say that you need its help to bring back a dragon.

>>324416
Why not just ask it for help? Explain the situation. And apologize first, it's the only courteous thing to do.

>>324416
"DAMMIT I JUST NEED SOME FEATHERS SO I CAN REVIVE ORAES AND HELP SAVE THE WORLD! THIS IS TOO DAMN IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO JUST LEAVE!"

Eistia 2011/07/09(Sat)20:46 No. 324424 ID: d86347
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The phoenix turns and starts to fly away again.

"Wait! I'm sorry!"

It stops and stares at Eistia.

"I need one of your feathers! Just one! It's to save a dragon! Please!"

It continues staring at her

"Just one feather!"

the Phoenix fires something at her. What looks like a flaming dagger slices through the air and hits the ground in front of her. It burns for a moment but when the flames vanish a bright red feather is left behind.
Eistia tries to thank the Phoenix but it is already gone.

to morgan!

>>324424
Good enough. It would have been better to kill it and harvest a bounty of feathers, but I guess that wasn't an option. Even if they're sentient but they're also kind of dicks.

Anyways snag it and head on back.

Eistia 2011/07/09(Sat)20:58 No. 324429 ID: d86347
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Phoenixes are rumored to explode upon death so maybe that would've been a bad idea.

She grabs the feather and begins walking back to the dragon shrine.

But hey, I got the feather at least.

She sees someone else standing next to the shrine.
The person grins.

"Well well well. Here I am doing a bit of recon and who do I see? The Dragon Slayer's sister. What brings you here?"

"just seeing how things are going with this war, seems talimere is locked down"

"I have nothing to say to you. At the very least you surprise me by being polite enough not to kill me on the spot - perhaps you can shock me further by leaving me alone?"

WALK. AWAY.

>>324429
"I thought to find help but only found my fellows are cowards. I'm just going to go home and try to keep my friends from getting hurt. Why don't you let me do that, and I'll let your earlier transgressions slide. Nothing to be gained for you here."

>>324431
This. If does something to threaten you or the shrine, [Flash Step] past him to get to it first. There's no need for you to fight him right now.

>>324429
"What you see is the friend of a potion maker attempting to purchase supplies. Unfortunately, Talimere has barred its doors to all.
Unless you know someplace else to purchase mana gems, we have nothing to discuss."

Step around him casually and try to use the shrine to go home, but be ready to fight.

>>324429
"Travel. Now get lost unless you want another scar."

Eistia 2011/07/10(Sun)00:17 No. 324481 ID: 92e5fb
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"Just trying to get some supplies. Now let me through, we have no reason to fight."

"Of course."

He steps away from the shrine and walks past her.
As he moves past her she hears him whisper.

"Your mom will never return."

>>324481
Ignore him and keep going. Either he's lying, in which case he's just trying to mess with you, or he's telling the truth, in which case he's still trying to mess with you and it makes no difference what he says because it's not like he'll be bringing her back anyway.

pshhh, we'll use the goldeon watch to track her down. so no problems. i mean, look at this, we are about to resurrect a DRAGON, i don't think there is anything we can't do.

Don't react. We'll have Artemis use the watch later to make sure she's still alive. If she is, then we can find her.

>>324481
He's trying to goad you.
Let him stroke his damaged pride. He likely suspects our faction has Ombra's watch, so she's dead and/or baiting a trap. What he doesn't know is what resources we are able to bring to bear in either case.

Beyond that, if she has been captured or harmed by the human kingdom, then that would be grounds for the Dark Elves to become involved in the war - although since Regulus appears to be attempting to provoke open war, it might be best to use subterfuge.

>>324481
Oh, and make sure he didn't steal anything. You're less likely to notice if you're in emotional shock.

Bluh bluh huge bully.

KEEP ON WALKING

>>324488
oh man yeah, make sure he didn't snatch the feather.

make sure he didn't pick pocket you, and do not fight him here. whether hes lying or not letting someone like him pick the time and place of a fight is suicide. If he's not lying you can bring you mom back with a phoenix feather, either before or after the dragon. you don't age so you have forever to track down the phoenix again.(not to mention a large amount of resources)

Eistia 2011/07/10(Sun)01:13 No. 324495 ID: 92e5fb
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Yeah... It's probably nothing. I still have the feather to.

"Jerk"

Eistia leaves.
She arrives at the dark elf forest and quickly runs back to Morgan's shop. She bursts through the door and shoves the feather into her arms.

"You will not believe what I went through to get that."

"??? Oh! It's a phoenix feather!"

"I need you to make a Feather of Life to bring back Oraes."

"Sure! I'll have it done in 2 days"

we have time. now.. what else is there to do? hmmm... try to make a shadowman?

>>324495
Ok, now do a thorough check to make sure nothing was stolen or planted on you.

You know your mother's full birthname, right? What is it?

Ask Mimi how close she is to the next level, and how close she is to having a big enough bag to fit a person.
In theory you could cut off bits of your soul, feed those to Mimi, then heal them back, but that would likely be quite unpleasant and we don't want Mimi to acquire a taste for souls.

Maybe you could give Saisai a soul massage, and offer to teach her how to do them? That would probably make Art feel very uncomfortable, and since we undid that horribly delightful prank this would make a great substitute.

Well first Art needs to be informed of what is going on, you can send notes or send us. Not really much else to do there so we should come right back if you do hop us over. Then we should work on training with you to develop new shadow magics. If you can manage to create shadow creatures or turn invisible it should serve you very well in case things go bad here.

We could ask Ombra for advice on it if we do pop over there. Of course summoning her and having her teach you herself would be even better, but that costs us greatly. I'd rather give those GP to Mimi.

>>324495
I just love how she doesn't even flinch at that kind of thing anymore.

Ask Art to check on your mom via the watch.

Eistia 2011/07/10(Sun)17:28 No. 324805 ID: 4d6c7a
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Notes, on it.

Eistia writes Artemis some notes explaining what has gone on on her side and how they're just waiting for the Feather of Life to be done. She also writes asking him to check on her mother with the watch. She also sends him some paper and writing utensils.
As she gives them to Mimi Saisai enters the shop sweating.

"Everything's secure.."

"Woah, you look exhausted."

"I am. I thought I had someone so I ended up trying to track them all the way up the hills nearby. It was just a stupid fairy."

She slumps into a nearby stool.

>>324499
It would be wrong to do such a thing with my brother but I guess it is okay with Saisai.

"Would you like a massage? It will help you relax a bit."

Saisai rubs her shoulders.

"Sure, why not."

I've never done this on anyone but myself.. Well here goes.

Eistia moves behind Saisai and pushes her soul onto her hands. She starts rubbing Saisai's shoulders.

"Oh wow... That feels great."

Her tail moves about and she makes a humming sound, almost like a purr.

This is kind of embarrassing..

>>324805
Just enjoy that you're making someone else comfortable and happy who really needs it. And that it's for your good friend, that will never change.

I wonder if there is anything important about that fairy... Oraes is their dragon, after all. Well it's not like we can follow up on it... but do ask Saisai just where in the hills it went. Might matter somehow.

awww, i think it's cute. you need to relax too, you had a busy day as well.

LesYay makes me happy.

>>324805
Do the Ears. Human hybrids love it when you do the ears.

>>324833
[shut up, this is just a friend making another friend feel better and saying things like that would make her stop because it makes her uncomfortable!]

>>324841

...so?

Eistia 2011/07/10(Sun)18:49 No. 324868 ID: 4d6c7a
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>>324806
"So uhm... Where in the hills did it run off to?"

"Mmm..... Huh? Oh, I'll show you later."

>>324838
Her ears?

Eistia starts massaging one of her ears. Saisai's back archs and she purrs again.

"That's the spot.. Eistia you should become a masseur, this is amazing."

"I'm uh.. Glad you like it."

I've never seen her smile like that.

nether have we. even when art rubbed her ears. but that means she is actually relaxed around you, around him she was always trying too hard.

>>324868
Ask her if she knows massage. Maybe she can return the favor?

>>324868
Keep at it. This is the most relaxed she has EVER been and OH FUCK I JUST REMEMBERED SHE'S IN A FEED BACK LOOP WITH ARTEMIS WHO IS NAKED IN A LAKE WITH A HOT CHICK. WHO IS ALSO NAKED.

Fuck it, Art can take one for the sake of Sai Sai's mental.

You should relax a bit, you're not doing anything wrong here.

Now that you mention it, we've never seen her with a smile like that, either. She's actually really cute when she's smiling like that... You know, if you get her a bit more relaxed you can probably talk her into completely accepting that Art's not interested in her.

>>324888

In all likelyhood they're more concerned about preserving the huge soulless dragon body that just appeared nearby.

I'm not worried.

>>324888
art has that in the morning not the afternoon.

Eistia 2011/07/10(Sun)20:27 No. 324916 ID: 4d6c7a
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>>324895
Of course, I'm just being silly.
She does seem to be in a far lighter mood, but how would I phrase such a argument?

Eistia grabs her other ear and starts rubbing both of them

"Oh god... That is amazing."

Saisai compeltely relaxes and makes a content purring sound as Eistia massages her ears.

"Thank you. Maybe you can repay me later with a massage of your own."

"Mmm... I don't think I'd be anywhere as good as this... I'm in heaven."

>>324888
Exactly. If he's doing naked training then he's already relaxed, Saisai needs this.

ask "so what exactly about art makes you like him so much? and don't deny it."

>>324916
Tell her she should learn soul magic sooner or later, it would serve her well. She could be better in combat, learn to control her bind, and of course learn to massage herself and others. And as long as Artemis isn't here to be trained, why not start her lessons now?

>>324917
Oh let's just not open that can of worms, please.

>>324916
You probably shouldn't come between her and Art. She's very stubborn, and it would seriously hurt your friendship if you tried it.

In fact, I'd strongly suggest not trying to take advantage of her relaxed state at all as Saisai has a strong personal hatred of people who abuse altered mental states.
Beyond that? It's a dick move to offer her a massage and then try to use it to get something out of her. She won't trust you or your kindness after that.

hey, i'm not saying break them up, i am honestly curious what about art makes her like him.

>>324927
I kinda am too.

>>324926
There's a very significant difference between using someone's good mood to get them to open up or listen to you and drugging them without their knowledge or consent in order to have sex with them.

>>324917
Ask her this.

>>324917
this but back off if she doesn't want to talk about it.

Eistia 2011/07/11(Mon)13:07 No. 325106 ID: 4d6c7a
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"I could always teach you how to use soul magic."

"Mmhmm..."

".... Hey Saisai.. What is it that you like about my brother so much?"

"Hmm? He's... Well he's just a nice guy. The only nice guy I know. He's my first real friend. He helped me a lot even though he got me kicked out of the knights."

Well that wasn't so painful to ask.

"Rub them harder."

"O-okay."

She massages her ears harder making her purr again.

"Just like that."

>>325106
I know for a fact that the rest of her body is tense too, any girl that athletic and emotionally wound up would be. So however much she likes this you should take at least one hand from an ears and work on her back and other things. I wonder how the base of her tail is for her? I have no idea but the lower back always needs attention anyway so work your way down there.

I wonder how Arts feeling, ask her how he feels right now. If he's horribly embarrassed say it serves him right for being a dummy.

"art is a nice guy, too nice, he tries to please everyone to the point that he often pleases no one. but his heart is in the right place"

>>325112
Depends which side. Stick to the Ears and Shoulders.

It sounds like she just hasn't known very many decent guys. I bet if she got to know some more men she'd understand that she can find someone else... Or maybe women, I dunno.

Hey, do you like massaging her? What's embarrassing about it, exactly?

"You know, there are plenty of other nice guys out there... and nice girls, I suppose."

>>325106
She should really lie down if you want to do that properly.

>>325106
Yea, have her lay down so you can give her a back massage. She'll certainly need it.

Go ahead and see if she likes the base of her tail being touched.

>>325113
>>325117
>>325121
Art is her first love. This is an incredibly bad idea, so don't do it.
You can ask what made her realize she loved him, though.

Eistia 2011/07/11(Mon)23:09 No. 325233 ID: 92e5fb
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"Why don't you lay down so I can do your back?"

"Sure."

Saisai lays down on the carpet floors. Eistia sits above her supporting most of her own weight. She begins massaging Saisai's lower back.

"Mmm..."

"I know you like him and he is a nice guy but there are a lot of nice guys out there.. and girls."

"Hmm? Oh I know.. I've just yet to meet any. It seems every man I meet is either after one thing or just not interesting. Or both. Lower."

Eistia massages lower

>>325117
It's nice being able to make someone relax. I've just never done this with anyone else before.

>>325233
It's true. Most 'nice guys' are actually manipulative jerks.
Try massaging where her tail meets her spine.

"So, when did you realize you love Art? What caused that?"

yeah, art is too socially inept to fake it. unless he is THE BEST and has been faking it this whole time... naaaaw.
she seems to like t, and you seem to be happy about giving it. really are best friends. and sure may as well ask when she changed from like to love.

Well Art is great and all, but what is it she really wants in someone? Surely Art isn't her ideal man in every way. And what about that guard fellow, was he a jerk or boring or what?

Oh and put a bit more effort into the back, you want to be sure to loosen up all the muscles.

Pffff, did you miss the inside edge of the shoulderblades? Just underneath, those muscles. That's the part that needs the most attention. Saisai slouches all the time.

Eistia 2011/07/11(Mon)23:39 No. 325248 ID: 92e5fb
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>>325246
Her and the guard chat every now and again but it seems not much came of it.

Eistia presses a bit harder into her back to loosen the muscles. She lets a bit of her soul hands slip into Saisai.

"Woah!"

"!!! w-what?"

"Uhm... It's nothing. Keep going."

Eistia pulls her edges of her soul hands back in and keeps massaging.

"So when did you realize that you loved Artemis?"

"Love? Well... I mean I can't say love.. I do really like him. I guess it was gradual, I can't think of a specific time."

"Right. Hey mind if I move your skirt down a bit? I want to get the spot around your tail."

"Go ahead."

Eistia pulls down the top of Saisai's skirt and rubs the base of her tail. Saisai's tail begins wagging and she purrs again.

"Oh man I've never felt that before.."

Do two places at once? There and her upper back.

I bet you could almost shut down her brain for a few seconds.

>>325248
Go ahead and use your soul hands to do a deep massage, and keep around that area.

Oh yeah, she hasn't even had a tail for most of her life since it was cut off to make her look human. The light dragon restored it shortly before she arrived here. Ask her what it's like having a tail. And try massaging the length of it, I really don't know if it will have a strong or weak effect though.

So she really likes him but doesn't really love him... Tell her she needs to find someone who she really feels passionate about not just likes a whole bunch. Even as intimate as a soul bind is being very close friends doesn't make for a relationship. It just makes relationships better.

Seconding asking about the tail.

>>325248
Bring up the idea of her going out with girls, again. Has she spoken to any prospective women around? ...I'm starting to wonder if this is really just a regular massage anymore. Heheh, maybe Sasai is hinting that she's interested in you?

Oh well, just find tense muscles and go to work on them. I guess it doesn't really matter where they are, so long as you don't grab her butt or anything.

Hey, does that Time Bind prevent your relationship from going past friendship?

>>325267
I would say it might be the other way around. Saisai doesn't really seem to be hinting anything. Whether or not she would be interested, though, is an entirely different thing.

Eistia 2011/07/12(Tue)01:42 No. 325272 ID: 92e5fb
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"How does it feel to finally have a tail back?"

"Pretty good, I actually missed having one. I feel a lot better with it then without."

Saisai runs her hand along the length of Saisai's tail.

"Mmm... Especially that."

Eistia keeps rubbing her tail while her other hand begins loosening her up her upper muscles.

"You say all this bad stuff about guys, you may as well just start dating girls huh?"

Oh god what did I just say.

"Haha I might as well. Little to the right. Perfect. Though with my luck it'd be the same story."

"Well I think you just need to find someone who really cares about you."

"Maybe.."

>>325267
Oh, the time bind. Time Binds can be placed again and again each new one overriding the previous one. This is just in case things don't work out between the bound people for whatever reason...

>>325272
Let your soul hands sink in a bit, and focus more on the base of her tail than the tail itself.

Heh, a mutable eternity, it seems ironic somehow. Ask Saisai if her remaining time points let her actually do any magic anymore. She should have 2 or 3 right now between the two of your entwined fates.

As for massages from here you should work her sides of the waist, and down the sides of the legs.

>>325272
What DID you just say, Eistia?
You've got to keep your inner critic awake when wearing us.

Now, what's with you accidently poking her with your soul, what's that actually feel like for her?

maybe, if she and you want, you two could try going on a date?

>>325427
This is a good idea. Show her a nice time! AND I SWEAR TO GOD IF YOU HURT HER WE WILL HUNT YOU DOWN TO THE END OF EXISTENCE. No pressure.

Elephant Guy 2011/07/12(Tue)13:57 No. 325431 ID: be051b
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>>324841

and then

>>325427

>>325506
what? where are you seeing i think the message is something else? the lesbian/bisexual tendencies are based on other factors.

I think she's straight. this is just a massage. I swear she could eat a sandwich and some of use would make it sound like something perverted

>>325510

"eat" a "sandwich" you say? hot.

oh hohohoho, but she wouldn't just eat a sandwich.
First she'd nibble it, and then she'd ravage.

>>325590
case in point.

Eistia 2011/07/12(Tue)20:38 No. 325712 ID: 4d6c7a
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>>325428
>>325427

WHAT!? No! No no no that's not
This is nothing like that!

I'm just trying to help her out!

>>325274
Okay then.

"Here this will help."

Eistia lets the tips of her soul hands sink into Saisai and keeps massaging.

Saisai gives out a soft moan and completely relaxes.

"Eistia that feels amazing.."

Okay I think I should stop now.

i never said the massage was related to asking he out. you two obviously like hanging out together and saisai apparently has had thoughts related to it. i am just saying to give it a shot and see how things work out. if it doesn't then just go back to being good friends. if it does then take it from there. and you don't have to even call it a date, just... take her out to dinner.

If you think you should stop, why haven't you already stopped? Feel free to stop of course, just don't be really abrupt or anything. That'd be awkward.

>>325712
Nah not just yet, she's almost asleep so lighten up and finish up. It's much nicer for her to be asleep still feeling like this than have her wake up now. A full massage would get her legs and arms all the way to toes and fingers, but she's good for now.

Oh and ignore the weirdos, they don't speak for all of us. But uh... you know this girl is a clingy girl, and she may well cling to you, so keep that in mind.

>>325712
Ideally you'd stop either when she falls asleep or after you come to a natural stopping point, like thinking that all her muscles in a given area are loose.

And if she's complimenting you, gracious acceptance of her praise is in order. Come on, 'sonly polite.


Do not worry about the people who are sexualizing massage, it's really not. They're just being silly. That said, I have to wonder about the stimulating possibilities of touching someone else's soul if you were doing something sexual... perhaps something for you to contemplate and plan to try out in the future when you have a lover of your own.

Eistia 2011/07/12(Tue)21:05 No. 325739 ID: 4d6c7a
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>>325728
Oh trust me, it feels quite good and can be very relaxing.
I think I will continue a bit longer but..

Eistia takes off the Guardian.

You guys won't be watching, sorry.
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Eistia 2011/07/12(Tue)21:08 No. 325744 ID: 4d6c7a
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Ah there you are.
Sorry that I had to remove you but I was feeling quite flustered with people watching me..
Saisai is fast asleep in my chambers now, she looked exhausted.

A guard approaches Eistia.

"Miss, there is someone at the entrance for you."

"Who?"

"He wouldn't say, he said you must see him in person."

"Does he have a fox face?"

"Uhm... Not really. He did appear to have an old wound there."

"Fine. Come with me."

Guardian Quest Chapter 12 End Eistia 2011/07/12(Tue)21:10 No. 325747 ID: 4d6c7a
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Eistia walks to the entrance and opens the doors. An older man grins at her.

"Hey there. Uhm... Is a boy named Artemis here?"

yell 'DADDY!" and hug him, when he tries to deny the claim, hold us up.

>>325747
Look at him and say "D-daddy?" then run over and give him a huge hug.

This will completely screw with his mind.

say hi to daddy, Eistia.

>>325744
>Sorry that I had to remove you but I was feeling quite flustered with people watching me..
>Saisai is fast asleep in my chambers now, she looked exhausted.
Dammit, Eistia. Because we didn't see the whole thing, the default assumption is now that you and Saisai made sweet love until she passed out. You should have known we'd think that and kept us on, "flustered" or no.

On the other hand, if you actually did do that and just didn't want us watching, well. Then mission accomplished.

guys his dad is dead. that's probably just some guy who looks like him. or a deliberate impostor. if he claims to be your father toss us to him and say catch. the blood line thing should act as a good test and if not, we will be able to keep an eye on him.

Ok so... tell him Artemis isn't here at the moment. Ask if his name is Sable. Then introduce yourself by your first name, and tell him who your mom is. Then hug him. Or punch him in the face. Or both.

>>325757

we could always get Eistia to toss him us.

>>325747
What the fuck? That can't be him!