With a charming smile Desseer states, "No, let's have breakfast in the dining hall. With the emergencies taken care of, and this new world still new, we need to get some things in motion. We may be fairly safe for now, but that is just because none of the locals know that we are here. We need to have more preparation for hostile neighbors."
Myriana grinned toothily as she responded to Deseer, "I am glad you approved Deseer-kun nya. I was effectively a concubine for a wealthy man before we were brought here, little more than a pleasure slave, to him and those he allowed to use me nya," she seemed almost wistful about that fact and then continued, "I was very good at what I did nya."
Myriana's mind drifted as she cuddled with Iris and Myriana continued, "I actually look like...," she hesitated, "looked," she corrected herself, "like this before nya...well sans the feline bits nya. I convinced Master to let me do a full body scan nya and upload it for my avatar nya. I just made the tweaks from there nya." Yes, it was usually taboo to talk about IRL, or rather the old IRL when this was just a game. Now she didn't see the point in it.
As Iris said she was hungry and offered to cook, only to be told by Inennarra that breakfast could be brought up, Myriana said, "Ohhh! bring it up nya! And make sure they know I need real food now not blood nya."
Accessing the interface for her room Myriana revealed the door to a balcony outside and added a table and some chairs to it. When she was finished, she said, "We can eat out there on the balcony nya." Though she wanted to cuddle longer Myriana finally got up and began to put on some clothes on, just a light shift for now, and began to lick her hands and then use them to smooth out the hair on her ears and tail.
"On the balcony it is," Desseer declares with a smile. He then unlatches himself from Inennarra's arms and hops off the bed.
As the naked elf-incubus gathers his clothes and puts them on, he comments more, "I looked nothing like I do now. I was pretty average. For someone like me, this is such a confidence booster. It is not about being more attractive than others, but instead just comfort knowing that this body is nice to look at." After saying this, he pauses with his clothes unbuttoned and hanging from his body and looks off thoughtfully.
That really is it. Sure, it is nice to be more attractive than others. But it really is just nice to know that I am attractive.
Breakfast is ready within minutes. The maids and frogmen servants bring in anything needed, then the food.
Ink will continue his journey resting when he needs to, as well as eating when he needs too.
Myriana led Iris by the hand to a small love seat at the table on the balcony, one just big enough for the two of them to sit in together. It would let them more easily stay in contact as the change coming over Iris completed itself. They still had hours to go until then, so she wanted to make the transition as smooth as possible for her lover.
It was the first time Myriana had torn into any "human" food since they had been brought to this world and she relished the taste of the stuff! It was like discovering the joys of food all over again and she was enjoying every bit of it. Myriana offered some of the meat to Iris' familiar, unsure if the creature would take it or not, but deciding to be nice and do so anyway.
The meal was good, and Myriana enjoyed it as she chatted with Desseer and Iris and Innenarra about what ever topic came up. As breakfast wore down Myriana leaned a bit more against Iris and asked, "Iris-chan nya? Do you have anya family out there? Friends we should consider contacting nya?"
Iris enjoyed being led around by Myrianna obvious by the dopey smile plastered on her face. Whenever possible she instigates little touches of love.
The cat emerges and takes the offered meat, daintily taking small cute bites.
Her smile fades from her face as this seems to be a painful topic for her, "... I don't know. I was sold to my master by my parents eight or nine years ago. They were poor peasants and I understand why they did it. But when I could I tried to find them. The homestead was taken over by another family and they didn't know where my parents went. My sisters and brothers are lost to me as well. I would hope to track them down someday but I have no one close to me. At least until you. My master died two winters ago. Sure I made some friends in the village but being the 'witch' in the town I was looked down upon unless they got an advantage on me. No, no friends and no family."
A few minutes into breakfast a servant comes in and whispers to her. She excuses herself and if Desseer asks she simply says, "Trivial matters that must be dealt with." She would bow to the three of you and state, "I had a wonderful time and would wish to repeat it often! I am glad you have found such a wonderful person Myrianna. I am just a message away!"
"I understand Inennarra. Should I aim to depart today, I will make sure to let you know before I leave," Desseer responds. After Inennarra leaves, Desseer also pleasantly engages in conversation for a bit.
But, he eventually stands and addresses Myriana, "I'm going to go to the dining hall and probably prepare for heading back to the city. It is my understanding that your companion requires your presence for her recovery. While your time and actions are yours to decide, never bound by my will, I think that your talents and abilities could be very helpful to my plans for the Veil Kingdom. As such, should you desire, I would like you to join me over there." As he turns to leave, "Well, I'll leave you to it."
Myriana listened to Iris talk about her family, or what little she knew of it, and found that she could sympathize. Iris' story was different from Myriana's but not so much so that she couldn't understand the sense of abandonment and not having anyone close. to her. It was during this that first Innanara and then, at the end, Deseer, took their leave with his request that she consider helping him in the Veil Kingdom. Myriaa nodded to him and said, "Of course Deseer-kun nya, as soon as we are able, we'll be there to help nya."
Myriana waited until Deseer had left and then looked to Iris as they finished up their food. "We can look for your siblings together if you want to nya, it may take a while but you will be a fae soon nya, that will greatly extend your life nya and give us time."
Once they had finished with the food and the current topic Myriana asked, "Are you up to traveling to the Veil Kingdom now or do you need to recover more first nya?"
Desseer exits Myriana's chambers and heads for the dining room.
As he walks, he pulls up the guild chat and toes into it:
Hey all,
I'm going to head back to the nearby water pillars to study them more seriously. I would like to get in contact or more information with the nearby ladies in huts. After addressing those two things, I will head back to Drother. If you would like to join any or all of those, I will wait in the dining hall between each.
--Desseer
When Desseer arrives at the dining hall he looks around. The plates were clean and shiny. The table and chairs were looking clean and brand new. And..no one in sight.
"Well..," he says quietly to himself, "..guess I'll head out. I suppose I didn't really expect any taker for this first one.."
With that, he strolls to the front door and exits the Abattoir. He closes his eyes and pictures the map in his mind as he unfurls his wings from his sides.
He flies west to the stream and then follows it to the obelisk.
Desseer lands next to the obelisk and reaches into his thoughts for the Detect Magic spell. After casting it, he focuses on the obelisk, trying to divine if the obelisk is merely a focal point for teleportation, or it can also initiate teleportation between obelisks.
The Demon King makes his way back to the new guild headquarters to join them.
She smiles sweetly at the thought but was not getting her hopes up. At the question if she was ready, "My belly is full and my body is restored. Sure I am adjusting still but that shouldn't stop us."
After several days, Desseer thinks he can activate the obelisk to act as a teleportation device, likely more like a waypoint like in Yggrasil. Which is where his thoughts likely came from. He would just need to charge it up appropriately, though there is no telling how many spell levels it would need. Luckily he had an army that could help with that...
...
After the eight hours Iris seperates from Myrianna and a cocoon of magic envelops her. In 24 hours she emerges a changed creature.
Myriana spent the next several hours with Iris until the time for her transformation to begin. While it would concern most people to see such a site Myriana remembered it from her own change from a catfolk into a fae so she knew it would be alright. She left Iris safely in her chamber, locking the room to outsiders other than herself and Irirs' familiar, and went about her day trying not to worry.
Myriana spent some time helping Deseer investigate the Obelisk, and still more time enjoying being in a living body again. She eventually went back to her room to sleep and went about her day once more before returning in time for Iris to free herself from the cocoon. When it was time Myriana sat watching intently while stroking the familiar's ears.
Once Desseer and Myriana finish the obelisk investigation, he leaves her to her frolicking (and general enjoyment of being living) and heads back to the Abbatoir.
When he opens the front door, he calls for Inennarra.
"My dear, as I go about the rest of my to-do list, could you gather the cohorts, servants, and such who have spellcasting to cast spells into the water obelisk? Myriana and I think it might be a form of teleportation and just needs some refueling."
"Secondly, I will be heading over to the village of women next."
Desseer then opens the guild chat and sends:
I'm going to head to the village of women about 5 miles from the Abbatoir shortly if anyone wants to join.
Domayoku returns to the Abbattoir, he flashes into the telepotation circle. He is likely brought to the meeting hall where he is entertained until a guild member arrives.
The spellcasters would gather and head out to expend their magic into the obelisk.
Iris emerges from the cocoon...
As Desseer is waiting to see if any of his guildmates join, Domayoku enters.
"Domayoku, right?" Desseer says as he rises from his seat. "Hey, I'm headed a short ways away from the Abbatoir to go chat with a tiny village of ladies. Interested in joining?"
The Demon King looked surprised by this offer. "I shall join you, Dessseer. Is this visit for diplomacy, shopping, or pleasure?"
"Diplomacy as a primary, but I don't know how they are going to react," Desseer says casually. But he then gets serious, "But, at the end of the day, they cannot be so close to the Abbatoir and be anything other than beneficial to us. "
Domayoku nods. "Given my inhuman appearance, I shall let you drive the conversation. Helping where I can."
The Demon King motions to the guild entryway. "After you, Desseer."
Desseer twists his mouth comedically, "I was hoping we could bring at least one lady with us. Let's wait just a little longer to see if we can get at least one taker. It is a group of all ladies, I imagine it might be a little helpful."
After the third night you get a visitor. Dominique from the other guild. "Greetings little one, I was wondering what you were doing out here?"Ink focuses on the being and speaks.'Me, I am out getting the lay of the land'
Dominique would ask, "There is nothing for weeks of travel on foot... why don't you stay with your fellow guild members, or I could escort you to the next spot of civilization."
A transformed Iris comes down the stairs next to Myrianna. Her black feathered wings following behind apparently trying to help balance her out.
She quickly comes forward and states, "Sorry for keeping you. Wardrobe malfunctions with new wings and such. Are we ready? I do need to get some practice flying!"
Myriana enjoyed the time of being alive again, enjoying the sun, something she never got to do in her old life with the state of their world, it was glorious! Eventually it was time for Iris to hatch from her cocoon and Myriana wondered greatly what the woman would come out looking like. As she sat and watched, her tail lashing occasionally in a near mirror of Iris' familiar's tail, she did her best to quell her anticipation.
Eventually the time came and there was movement from within the cocoon. It was slow at first but quickly raised in frequency and agitation as Iris struggled to tear her way free. Myriana wanted to help but she knew that this was something iris must complete on her own, so she waited patiently. All at once the movement stopped and Myriana and the familiar both leaned forward a little, their tails stilled. Fingernails began to be seen as a specific portion of the cocoon began to bulge sharply before they managed to tear their way through. With an opening started it wasn't long before Iris had fully emerged from the cocoon.
The former human woman looked much as she had before, though her eyes had become a solid silver in color and her hair had become a long, lustrous, black. She had become a bit slenderer, but her figure had become curvier, her bust a bit larger, her hips a little wider, and her rear a bit shapelier making her an image of decadent desire and her very presence could enchant those in the room with her. The most notable change, however, were the pair of unusual wings for a fey, rather than being butterfly or dragonfly like they were black feathered ones. It was unusual but not unheard of and Myriana decided it must be something connected to her patron, the same with her eyes, thought the hair seemed more likely to be cause by Myriana's own preferences somehow.
Myriana's face brightened as she took in Iris' new look, and she waited until the woman had gotten her balance and seemed to realize where she was before she pounced on her. Myriana rode Iris to the floor, careful to make sure her lover's wings were not hurt in the fall and began to rub her cheek against one of Iris' while she purred loudly even while making way for the familiar to get the other cheek if it so desired. After a suitable period of affectionate cheek rubbing Myriana finally kissed Iris firmly once before getting off of her and offering her a hand up.
As she helped Iris figure out how to adapt her wardrobe for the wings Myriana walked Iris through how to change her form and hide her wings as well as helped her to understand what all she was capable of now that she was a fey as well as what kinds of restrictions that put upon her. When they were finally done, she went with Iris downstairs.
As they came down the stairs Myriana was obviously delighted made a sound and said giddily, "SQUEEEEE! Isn't she gorgeous!" She looked to the pair in the room and asked, "So what is it you want us ladies around for?"
Ink sighs and speaks.'I figured as much. I guess I will head back, maybe someone will be leaving I am eager to explore'
With that the gelatinous assassin made his way back to the Guild Hall.
She enjoyed the affection from both cats. She embraced Myrianna and loved her antics. Afterall she got along with cats better than humans.
She looked at Desseer and the other demon. She steps forward offering her hand, "I am sorry my mind has been through a whirlwind. I am Iris Kristrille, and you would be?"
She would look a bit confused and would ask, "Desseer and Myriana, where do I fit in your dynamic?"
With Ink's permission, he would pick it up and quickly return to the guildhouse. Taking him a little over an hour which took Ink a few days.
Slowing just enough to skid into the hall like Hermes.
'That could've made me loose my lunch!' he says telepathically as he oozes out onto the ground. Doing so he then reshapes his form and looks about.
'Who's the fairy?' he asks looking at the assembled people.
Desseer smiles a warm smile at the activity in his guild hall. While they were seemingly trapped here, it is nice to see such joy and happiness.
After enjoying the moment, he stands and claps his hands the times. "Alright all! I am going to be leadings a crew east to visit the huts," he shouts at first and then just speaks loudly to be heard by all. "Here's what we know. About five miles east there is a collection of seven huts. They are made of wood and mud. The eleven residents all appear to be female and there is an unusual concentration of small animals amidst each of the huts. In addition to the concentration, the different types of animals seem to hang out together. I suspect witches, which would mean a coven. Oh, the huts are on stilts above a swamp. Any questions?"
Domayoku nods. "I now have greater hope for a positive exchange. Let's go."
"Nope... I am sure we will have a wonderful time!" He states as he comes over to the demon lord. He taps his shoulder leaving behind a bit of ice.
Myriana was quite pleased about the turn of events and looked at Iris when she asked about what her place in this would be. Myriana grinned as she glomphed onto Iris' arm and said, "If these are a coven of witches witches nya who better than a witch to come with us nya?"
Myriana had watched when Dominique and Ink returned and smiled brightly at Ink when he asked who the fairy was and said, "It's Iris-chan of course nya," as she released Iris' arm and struck a pose like she was presenting something to them like some of the old game show ladies used to.
Myriana hesitated when talk of leaving right now came up and looked to Iris as she asked, "Do you need to eat first Iris-chan?"
Desseer gives a short laugh at Domayaku's push for expediancy. [B)"While other guilds are used to quick decisive action, we tend to take a little longer to get going,"[/b] he says with a smile. "So far we've got me, Domayaku, and Dominique as definitely going. Myriana and Iris are maybes. What about you Ink?"
'I shall accompany you. I am eager to see the world and interact. Thier are stories and adventures out there' The inky glob telegraphs to the others.
'Adorable as always Myriana, So this was the result for the change. Interesting?' He days as he waots for further instructions.
She nervously states, "That might be true. But not all witches are the same. I will do my best and my knowledge is at your disposal."
A bit recovered she looks at Myrianna and states with an unbeleivable air, "We just had breakfast! Sure last night was amazing and exhausting but I am still full."
"Alright!" Desseer says with a clap. "Looks like we've got our crew. Let's go!"
"What Happened last night?"Ink asked with a wry sense to his questioning.
'So our aim is Diplomacy" he thinks about it and then adds.
"Do I need to poke around and see if I can uncover secrets?'
Myriana looked a little abashed at Iris observation of just eating breakfast but decided to, in typical cat fashion, ignore that part as she said, "Thanks Iris-chan, we're definitely in so let's go!"
"No need Ink, I'd like to try for a positive first impression. Let's go."
As the group exits the Abattoir you see that many of you have flying potential. Everyone but Ink. Someone grabs hold of him and off you go. Within the hour you can easily see the marshy village. The houses are on stilts holding them over the water.
The half-fiend carefully approaches with the others, mindful of any magical traps or paraphernalia.
Desseer holds up a hand to indicate the delegation pause and group up about 100 ft out.
He turns and addresses the crew, "I'll take lead unless someone else wants to. Myriana and Iris, I'd prefer you stay close." He gives Iris a wink. "The rest of you, these are very likely magic users. Keep your eyes peeled."
He then puts on a confident smile, lands, and begins walking towards the collection of hits.
Once he is 60ft out, he begins shouting and waving jovially,
Ink shifts as they near close going from a blob to a nice simple fellow with a club and a dagger. His clothes are common and his face seems plain as does his features. In fact in a crowd he probably would have blended in.