>>33334231
>kidnapping
Unforgivable.

>>33334231
Er Yin-sensei shakes her head slowly, her fixed eyes making that motion still strangely mechanical seeming. Akari explains simply: “Kushinada. She hates dragon-children and she would use Jinyuu-onee-sama's secretary as a way to coerce Jinyuu-onee-sama into obedience until she could subdue her.”

“My sister is older than I am, and she may have visions, but she isn't as good a warrior as I am, even in Barrier Combat.” You frown and sigh. “She's also something of a fatalist, too, so that may be part of the problem. If it was any government group they would have contacted us right away. They hate wasting time, and besides, a Japanese seer can't with-hold her talents from the use of others. It interferes with their power even if the person is planning evil. So....a challenge or ransom.”

It is too difficult to explain that you've already run every possibility in your head, and that the only one that makes sense is Kushinada, but the explanations sound good enough to mollify Er Yin and most likely everyone else. Still, there isn't much point in worrying them right now.

'I am sorry that it has happened, Ryukusa-san.” You wave it off, though the gesture is automatic more than useful.

[] I would be silly to blame you for the inevitable, your prediction wasn't news.
[] I appreciate the warning you gave me, but such a thing happens.
[] No worries. Jinyuu-onee-sama can take care of herself for a short while.
[] It's the risk of being in Clan Ryo. But it's all right, we'll rescue her.
[] I don't expect your visions to solve problems; we'll use what we can and cope with the rest.

>>33334264
>[x] No worries. Jinyuu-onee-sama can take care of herself for a short while.
And short it will be.

Rolled 4

>>33334264
>[x] I appreciate the warning you gave me, but such a thing happens.
>[x] No worries. Jinyuu-onee-sama can take care of herself for a short while.
Ah yiss, time for adorable dragon girls

>>33334264
>[x] It's the risk of being in Clan Ryo. But it's all right, we'll rescue her.

>>33334264
>[x] No worries. Jinyuu-onee-sama can take care of herself for a short while.
>[x] It's the risk of being in Clan Ryo. But it's all right, we'll rescue her.

>>33334264
>[x] I would be silly to blame you for the inevitable, your prediction wasn't news.
>[x] It's the risk of being in Clan Ryo. But it's all right, we'll rescue her.

>>33334264
>[] I would be silly to blame you for the inevitable, your prediction wasn't news.
>[] It's the risk of being in Clan Ryo. But it's all right, we'll rescue her.

>>33334264
>[x] It's the risk of being in Clan Ryo. But it's all right, we'll rescue her.
Onee-sama~!

>>33334264
[x] I would be silly to blame you for the inevitable, your prediction wasn't news.
[x] It's the risk of being in Clan Ryo. But it's all right, we'll rescue her.

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[X] I appreciate the warning you gave me, but such a thing happens.
XX] I would be silly to blame you for the inevitable, your prediction wasn't news.
[XX] No worries. Jinyuu-onee-sama can take care of herself for a short while.
[XXX] It's the risk of being in Clan Ryo. But it's all right, we'll rescue her.

Her head lowered, sitting seiza even though she could be totally relaxed among you, her overly formal – even for her – speech. It doesn't take Water Eyes to see she blames herself for her inability to predict such a thing happening. The talent for prophecy tends to run in both Water and Void bloodlines, though there are those who can use their elements for scrying. Still, Void foresight tends to be a lot more fraught with chance and a great deal more changeable.

Still, even if she left the clan, Jinyuu is not without her skills, and she is older than you....actually you only know that she's older than you. You no longer can rely on the information you have about your parentage, since some of it has already been proven false in the Furnaces of Truth. For that matter you can't presume she's your blood relation.

Not that it will stop you from kicking names and taking ass. Though it does kind of put the whole incestuous affair idea to nines. You're not sure if that is regrettable or not. Hell, she might have been lying about you not being able to get her pregnant. And you have increased your Jing since last you met her....not to mention your power, the number of people you want to protect, and your already crazy skills.

“Jinyuu-onee-sama is perfectly capable of taking care of herself for a short time. She is Clan Ryo trained, even if she isn't a member of the Clan any longer.” Akari is smiling to herself as she works on the curtains, her private thoughts secret even to you. Yui's presence in her life has made her much happier in general, and her pursuit of you has actually strengthened your bond with her, your love for her.

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>>33334606
Er Yin-sensei remains sitting very straight, her hands clenched on her bare thighs. “It is still a warning I should have brought to you sooner. I feel it a failure upon my part.”

“Well, it is a failure we share. I should have expected it. The signs were obvious and the prediction was not entirely unexpected, at least to me.” Akari glances at you curiously but you shake your head, warning her not to speak of your own talents in that area. That's not an area you want to cultivate power in for very good reasons. “The risk isn't unexpected; and your warning is appreciated as well, always. Blaming you for something that was inevitable would be silly. I have other things to be silly about.” Akari makes a soft humming noise and Er Yin's tail swishes back and forth a bit faster.

“Yeah, yeah....”

[] So....about the heritage you show. Your appearance is unusual even for our kind.
[] Well, let's discuss that whole missing arm situation....
[] Let's speak of your E.S.P. Explain yours to me, please.
[] Why did you ask Akari to be present now? What changed?
[] So, how likely is it that you're going to share Kiku-chan with me, because, really, she's hot.

>>33334606
We're taking a lot of ass, alright. We can leave Jinyuu's alone though.

>>33334627
>[x] So....about the heritage you show. Your appearance is unusual even for our kind.
Also...
>[x] So, how likely is it that you're going to share Kiku-chan with me, because, really, she's hot.
Because pun.

>>33334627
>[x] So, how likely is it that you're going to share Kiku-chan with me, because, really, she's hot.
The most important of topics
>[x] So....about the heritage you show. Your appearance is unusual even for our kind.
Also this I guess

>>33334627
[] Well, let's discuss that whole missing arm situation....
[] Why did you ask Akari to be present now? What changed?
[] So, how likely is it that you're going to share Kiku-chan with me, because, really, she's hot.

>>33334627
>[x] Why did you ask Akari to be present now? What changed?
>[x] Let's speak of your E.S.P. Explain yours to me, please.
>[x] I'm glad to have a true ally, finally. For too long the teasing of Kiku has been left to me alone. Since you're far more experienced in this, do you have any tips?
Teasing must be prepared thoroughly.

>>33334606
uhh didn't
>[XXX] It's the risk of being in Clan Ryo. But it's all right, we'll rescue her.
win the vote?

>>33334627
>[] So....about the heritage you show. Your appearance is unusual even for our kind.
>[] Well, let's discuss that whole missing arm situation....
>[] Why did you ask Akari to be present now? What changed?
>[] So, how likely is it that you're going to share Kiku-chan with me, because, really, she's hot.

>>33334710
Sometimes XS takes a landside vote and leads up to it a post or two later.

>>33334627
>[x] So....about the heritage you show. Your appearance is unusual even for our kind.
Then:
>[x] I'm glad to have a true ally, finally. For too long the teasing of Kiku has been left to me alone. Since you're far more experienced in this, do you have any tips?
>[x] How likely is it that you're going to share Kiku-chan with me, because, really, she's hot.

>>33334745
right, I hope thats the case because non of that was mentioned in the update

>>33334627
>[] Well, let's discuss that whole missing arm situation....
>[] Why did you ask Akari to be present now? What changed?

>>33334627
>[] So, how likely is it that you're going to share Kiku-chan with me, because, really, she's hot.
We need GUIDELINES. She's in rapture every time we release some power.

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[X] Hot loli, because, DAMN; then Heritage, then Akari, then arm stuff.

You consider, for a moment, and take a deep breath, straightening your back and settling into your most formal attitude.

“For too long have our people – no, wait, that was Lord of the Rings. Um....hmn. Well, in any case, I have needed someone of your strength and caliber to assist me for some time, Er Yin-sensei. It has been very difficult to figure out how to train the ones who needed it in the arts no other has, and keeping my hands off your Precious Gem has been a full time job, and believe me, I failed spectacularly once or twice. So, do you plan on sharing some time, or am I just going to have to settle for teasing, because, face it, your wife is totally hot. And pointers. Definitely pointers.”

“Aniki is very, VERY bold....” murmurs a rather blushing Akari, who is immediately deeply interested in her work. Of course her tail lashing slowly as it appears is a very good indicator that her embarrassment is far more complete than she is trying to let on.

Not even Er Yin's injured honor can withstand the 720 degree turn you took in your speech, and she bursts out laughing, her tail threshing the air and her posture relaxing slowly. She gives up sitting seiza, and settles more comfortably onto your futon, cross legged. Her toes, much like her fingers, are almost triangular shaped wedges of metal. “I would never attempt to claim that anyone can fully predict you, Ryukusa-san. Of course she is mine to share, and even yours to have to yourself if you wish, if you do not mind me spending time with her as well. I could not take her from you so abruptly as all that. She adores you, as I do – more so, for knowing you better.” Her voice is soft, and filled with emotion. “I envy her her closeness to you, as all of your loved ones are close to you.”

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>>33335066
You smirk at Akari, who pretends not to notice, and then consider for a moment more. Finally, you rest your hand on your knee, and look down at the strangely fierce looking blind dragonette. She has the lean torso of a warrior, her belly not entirely flat but slightly sculpted under the dress; her legs and arms as muscular, but her thighs and derrière have a nice suppleness to them, a softness to them matched by her breasts. But it is her arms, legs, and tail that says the most, as well as that strange dark scar between her eyes.

“You said you were the daughter of Pan Lung. What does that mean? Despite being of clan Ryo, my sister is held by powerful people. I do not want to risk your life after having given it back my my pretty Kiku-chan, even in rescuing someone as important to me as Jinyuu-onee-sama. And make no mistake, I will rescue her, just as I would any of you.”

Er Yin seems surprised that you would ask such a question, and in a way it is sort of a relief to know she isn't some kind of omniscient blind visionary who will only give you enough information to get wrecked by, and then look superior after you are triumphant and claim they knew you would succeed all along. It is also gratifying to see how she regains her confidence after being reminded she is still one of your people. The rings were not just for show as far as you are concerned.

Her tail rises and sketches an ideogram in the air, the shining symbol meaningless to you but rather decorative. It fades quickly as she speaks. “My father serves the Celestial Bureaucracy as a guardian of sacred places. It is his task to ensure none defile the sacred groves at the foot of Wudang Mountain.”

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>>33335157
Taking the hint, Akari-niji-chan finishes up with the window, and then walks around to kneel at one side of the futon, closer to the door and where she can see the window.

It is obvious this may take some time because Er Yin sits up straight, though she remains cross legged on your futon.

“There are four ways to restore your arm, Ryuu Ryukusa. One relies upon the power of a youkai-born, and while not dangerous it is time consuming and will have a price attached.” She's undoubtedly talking about Hinata-hakase. “It would, however, be your own true flesh and bone that does so, and does not involve any spiritual corruption; the price would be high but it would not harm you or yours. It would most certainly be dangerous to pay that price, and to renege would be fatal.” That sounds both complicated and like something that would have repercussions.

“The second would take several days. It is only a little dangerous, but it would require a great deal of effort from each of us whom are yours t protect. There is also the chance that it may not work, simply because the techniques are strange and difficult for each of us involve.” You have a hunch on that one but let her speak. “Each of us would help craft your arm for you, save Yui-san, who is not born of dragons. Stone for bones, Wood for flesh, Void for sensation, Fire for life, and your own Water for blood.”

“I already took my blood from the arm when it was cut off, though.”

Her tail slides across the bed and sways like a snake as she straightens. “That would make it somewhat more likely to work, since it would lessen the difficulties for several of us.” Akari smiles to herself; you can hear the thought, 'It is Ryukusa-aniki,' her and Yui's explanation for most everything. While you suspect she might be overjoyed with the knowledge of your actual....well, what remains of your arm, you keep it to yourself for the moment.

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>>33335193
“The third way would require the use of the Sacred Mirror Yata-no-Kagami or the Sacred Jewel Yasakani-no-Magatama. It would be dangerous because we would incorporate the Sacred Treasure into your arm itself.” Akari and you blink at the same time, though your expressions are habitually schooled against surprise. “This would make the process faster, taking only a few days, and it would grant you protection against the powers of Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi, the dragon slaying sword. But it would be the same as a human eating the flesh of an immortal being here.”

Dangerous isn't quite the word you would use for that. More like kamidamned fuckin' dangerous. Immortal flesh kills humans, and when it doesn't kill them, it turns them into monsters, and when it doesn't do either, it turns them into undying creatures who can only be killed by the removing of their head. “That really doesn't sound like an option.

Between Kiku-chan and myself, we are skilled enough that the process would be unlikely to kill you or cause you to become a bakemono. It may cause complications, or spiritual contamination. It might inflict a madness upon you, depending on which Sacred Treasure we used, or allow the kami of the treasure to possess you at times.” You shake your head, but then she reminds you of something else, since that doesn't stop her from talking since she can't see you doing it. “It is the only guaranteed way to protect you from the Grass-Cutting Blade.” That vision of two of your number being stabbed by Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi could complicate things or may be prevented.

[] How accurate are your visions, especially the ones you mentioned earlier?
[] We'll come back to that, tell me the fourth way now.
[] We might need Jinyuu-onee-sama's help to collect the Treasure, which defeats the purpose.
[] What if we had a different jewel or treasure to use?
[] Could the process be sped up somehow, if we could acquire the treasure?

>>33335217
[] We'll come back to that, tell me the fourth way now.

Le's consider all options... carefully!

>Delivered: one infodump minus one section.

20 minute minimum vote time instead of 10-15.

>>33335217
>[x] We'll come back to that, tell me the fourth way now.
>[x] We might need Jinyuu-onee-sama's help to collect the Treasure, which defeats the purpose.
We can use the Treasure against Kushinada without implanting it into us, can't we?

Right now, having our dragonnettes regrow our arm sounds like the best compromise between speed and danger.

>>33335217
>[] We'll come back to that, tell me the fourth way now.

>>33335273
>We can use the Treasure against Kushinada without implanting it into us, can't we?

That was my reasoning as well, but let's see the fourth option before jumping to conclusions.

>>33335217
>[] We'll come back to that, tell me the fourth way now.

awww I liked the idea of the 'never melting always warm ice arm'

>>33335217
>[x] We'll come back to that, tell me the fourth way now.
>[x] We might need Jinyuu-onee-sama's help to collect the Treasure, which defeats the purpose.
I like the second way actually, I still want to hear what else we can do, but having an elemental arm sound pretty hype

>>33335217
>[] We'll come back to that, tell me the fourth way now.
>[] We might need Jinyuu-onee-sama's help to collect the Treasure, which defeats the purpose.
>[] What if we had a different jewel or treasure to use?
I like the Captain Planet arm method myself, even if its the most difficult.

Plus, we might be able to use our sapphire arm in the ritual, as much as I would hate to deprive Akari and Yui of their relic.

>>33335308
>I like the Captain Planet arm method myself, even if its the most difficult.
it ain't the most difficult by a long shot...

>>33335348
Its the most tedious with the most points for potential failure, but one of the less dangerous.

>>33335217
>[] How accurate are your visions, especially the ones you mentioned earlier?
>[] We'll come back to that, tell me the fourth way now.
>[] What if we had a different jewel or treasure to use?

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[X] All this other stuff is useful....but real question is....

“As....potent and as powerful and as interesting as all those ways sound, we must come back to those, Er Yin-sensei. I have no doubt at all my loved ones can manage the techniques you described, even if it takes a while; and while incorporating the Imperial Treasure into my arm sounds interesting, it might cause trouble down the line.” Just a little, you think. Like the theft of an Imperial Treasure. Not that too many humans know they exist for certain. You know a few deities who might object. Not personally, thank Kami. “How accurate are your visions? I know that void senses can be sporadic into the future, but you seem to have a better grasp....”

Er Yin smiles coyly. “Better than most, though not as sure or as complete as those of an actual diviner. Enough so that I can say with certainty that you were planning on spending tonight with your two niji, rather than Kiki or Kiku or myself.” Akari seems somewhat non-plussed by the statement. “Enough to say that I saw the ocean outside your Barrier.” Thankfully she does not mention your reaction to it.

THAT is a scary bit of insight. Am impossibility in a timeless space from inside a timeless space before you knew her. “And if we had another jewel or treasure, rather than one of the Imperial Treasures? After all, the only person who has easy access aside from Hinata-hakase and Kushinada is currently one of the people I'd need it's help for protecting.”

“Jinyuu-onee-sama?” Akari asks softly. You nod, your lips a tight line.

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>>33335680
“There would be no guarantee that it would work, and it would not protect you from Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi at all, Ryukusa-san.” Well, you were specifically thinking of your niji-chan's enshrined relic, but maybe a little bit later. “Those treasures carry power, and you need that power to manage the return to strength. Their very nature as implements of protection and restoration of balance is what makes it possible.”

You nod, slowly. “Then the fourth way is...?” You have a suspicion of course, especially after the morning's fiascoes.

“The fourth method is the safest, and quickest method. You discovered parts of it by yourself, and experienced a lesser version of it yourself, only a short time ago. It is called 'Splitting the Pearl' and involves forming a close bond with each of the elemental forces that we are part of.” It certainly went a lot more smoothly the last time, and now you know the name for it. “But it is not a technique of dragon born children, Ryukusa-san.”

Oh.

“So....when I prayed, I forged a bond with Water, and then I made bond with Wood through Kiki-hime, and lastly I forged a bond with Kiku-chan to Fire. So....you and Akari. Void and Stone.” That is both depressing and interesting. You could have regrown your arm before, but then again, that was a whole lot of pain and trouble. To say nothing of how Kiki reacts when you do things to your pearl. Akari is looking very intently at Er Yin-sensei, her expression unreadable otherwise. That explains why Akari is here.

>>33335721
>That explains why Akari is here.
Oh. OHHHHHHHH. Dang, Er Yin, you lewd.

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>>33335721
“What manner it is formed in, Ryukusa-san, is dependent on which of us you chose to assist you. Likewise the opening of the powers you gain will also be dependent upon that choice. Finally....each time you split the Pearl, it is more likely to happen spontaneously again. It can only happen three more times.” Er Yin's tone is deadly serious. “Once for Void. Once for Stone. And once for Destruction.”

“Horobi. I would be an actual demigod then, with no real training and all of Horobi's power, is what you are saying. No longer a dragonette.” The idea of having that much power is a little frightening, largely because even accidentally you have seen the potential to cause major disasters inside a Barrier. Outside a Barrier, you might not be as powerful now....but that might change. And then there was that oceanic movement from beyond the Barrier, in the realm of the spirits themselves.... “Damn. That is some scary stuff, Seer-chan.”

Akari-chan smiles and the upper length of Er Yin-sensei' tail flicks back and forth several times at your new title for her.

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>>33335758
“There will be changes, you will still be you, but you will bear marks and signs. No one who sees them will mistake you for anything but a demigod eventually, Ryukusa-san, even though your form is of a dragonette and will remain so. That is your fate, or your destiny. The other methods do not have that....burden.” She looks down and her tail slides back and forth several times. “Also, with that, your physical desires will be that much stronger. You will be closer in nature to Ame-no-Horobi-no-Mikado, and his loves will be pressed into your desires; even though you love each of them for their own merits, Horobi's memories are not a trifling matter.”

She's blushing, and Akari is looking at you speculatively.

[] What about if we used the Sapphire Dragon's Claw Jewel? How does that change things?
[] What if we combined the Splitting of the Pearl, and I did both of you now?
[] But as long as my loved ones are here and safe, I won't go mad, right? Right?
[] You didn't mention how quickly it could be done. Nor how it might affect you or Akari.
[] How obvious is the demigod nature now? How likely are we to fool Oba-san, Taisho Ryoga, and Kushinada?

>>33335789
>[] You didn't mention how quickly it could be done. Nor how it might affect you or Akari.

>>33335789
>[] What about if we used the Sapphire Dragon's Claw Jewel? How does that change things?
>[] What if we combined the Splitting of the Pearl, and I did both of you now?
>[] But as long as my loved ones are here and safe, I won't go mad, right? Right?
>[] You didn't mention how quickly it could be done. Nor how it might affect you or Akari.

>>33335789
>[x] You didn't mention how quickly it could be done. Nor how it might affect you or Akari.
>[x] What about if we used the Sapphire Dragon's Claw Jewel? How does that change things?

>>33335751
Well, she IS the only other aggressive person in our new family, anon. It can't be helped!
>>33335789
>[x] You didn't mention how quickly it could be done. Nor how it might affect you or Akari.
>[x] What if we combined the Splitting of the Pearl, and I did both of you now?
We can be lewd too.

>>33335789
>[x] What about if we used the Sapphire Dragon's Claw Jewel? How does that change things?
>[x] You didn't mention how quickly it could be done. Nor how it might affect you or Akari.
I'm not very eager to try this method honestly.

>>33335789

>[X] What about if we used the Sapphire Dragon's Claw Jewel? How does that change things?
>[X] But as long as my loved ones are here and safe, I won't go mad, right? Right?

Well, demigodhood it is. Fixes the dragon-slaying sword issue too, I think?

>>33335789
>[x] What if we combined the Splitting of the Pearl, and I did both of you now?
>[x] You didn't mention how quickly it could be done. Nor how it might affect you or Akari.
Crafting our arm feels like the best choice since it going wrong simply results in no arm, apparently - no risk. All the others could be pretty shitty, though Hinata might not be that bad.

>>33335789
>[] You didn't mention how quickly it could be done. Nor how it might affect you or Akari.
>[] How obvious is the demigod nature now? How likely are we to fool Oba-san, Taisho Ryoga, and Kushinada?
>[] What about if we used the Sapphire Dragon's Claw Jewel? How does that change things?

>>33335789
>[] You didn't mention how quickly it could be done. Nor how it might affect you or Akari.
>[] What if we combined the Splitting of the Pearl, and I did both of you now?
>[] But as long as my loved ones are here and safe, I won't go mad, right? Right?

>>33335952
>no risk
No risk in the immediate term. She still said that splitting the Pearl can only be done 3 more times.
Also, we would unlock all of Horobi's power, but have no control over it.

>>33335952
most importantly, its yet another gift from our Precious People. there is a power to that, even if it won't protect us from the Fuck-You-Sword

>>33336012

That just means we gotta get practice in. If that splitting the pearl thing is gonna keep happening the more we, for lack of a better term, "enjoy" the others, then we might as well rush it so that we can have the opportunity to train in it, rather than have it happen at a fucking horrible time.

>>33335789
>[x] What about if we used the Sapphire Dragon's Claw Jewel? How does that change things?
>[x] You didn't mention how quickly it could be done. Nor how it might affect you or Akari.

>>33336012
I think he means the captain planet method of crafting our arm, not the Splitting the Pearl method

>>33336041
The problem is that we can't control until we have our demigod powers unlocked, and if we unlock them, then it is very likely to cause a national disaster worse than Fukushima and the Great Kanto Earthquake combined.

>>33336083
I think that's significant enough she would have warned us about that. The warnign about the disaster was the actual God reincarnating. Er Yin is just talking about us being a demigod not a god.

>>33336239
the final time the Pearl cracks is going to be with Destruction

>>33335789
>[] What about if we used the Sapphire Dragon's Claw Jewel? How does that change things?
>[] You didn't mention how quickly it could be done. Nor how it might affect you or Akari.
>[] How obvious is the demigod nature now? How likely are we to fool Oba-san, Taisho Ryoga, and Kushinada?

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[X] Right, lets clear this up piece by piece, in a simple order or importance.

You point out the obvious, because, being Clever, it suits you to do so. Really, you're just being kind of....well, you've got a case of nerves, is what this is. There, you admitted it. Still....the other half of what she didn't say is really concerning. “I notice that you didn't mention how quick the process would be. Or how it could harm you or Akari-niji-chan.”

“We are in no danger at all. Nor would you be, with me here to guide you through the process. It is only because I was unable to assist that the process has been so violent and painful before.” That was why she was upset when it happened and she threw Kiku at you to calm the process down, no doubt. And, in retrospect, you can see why it is going to cause problems now, since as she said: you're halfway through the entirety of being born as a demigod. “The process itself would take a few hours at most, and you would sleep through much of it after the initial....joining.” The kissing and petting part. Heavy petting, if you have anything to say about it, and you undoubtedly will. But this never needed to happen, not in such a twisted, haphazard manner.

You would wonder how much of this is Oba-san's fault, but pretty much the whole damn lot of it is squarely on her flat head.

“And if I just decided to have both of you instead of one or the other?”

“Aniki!” Akari looks genuinely shocked at the suggestion. You may feel a certain tie or kinship to Er Yin Long, but she's an absolute stranger to Akari.

“Well, if I could contact the Void through Yui, I'd rather have it that way, but I think because she's an oni, it doesn't matter how much I care for her, it wouldn't work.” Akari seems mollified by that. Apparently she is really looking forward to you and Yui being in the same bed.

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>>33336279
She's a really kinky little Stoner, she is. That's so hilarious, those other dragonettes have no idea what they could have had....and now she's all yours! And Yui's, but that's all right.

Er Yin sighs softly. “Sadly, you are correct. It would have to be myself. But if you chose to take both of our Elements, I do not think that we could prevent the last splitting from happening immediately....and I would be in no condition to help you through that process, I have the feeling. I do not know if I could help you through that even rested and prepared.” Too many variables. Water Eyes or no, you wouldn't be able to predict how that would occur yourself.

“Well....how about a relic. Specifically, a relic of myself.”

Er Yin-sensei looks confused.

“We have the remnant of aniki's arm. It's a solid sapphire dragon's claw, much larger than her arm was. It is currently in the shrine.” Akari simply smiles, a smug little smile.

“Brat.”

“Yes, aniki.”

It takes a few minutes to process that information. In fact, she seems to be deeply distracted by it. Her lips are moving, and her eyes....her eyes are focusing, a soft, unnatural silvery like behind them.

[] Remain still and wait patiently.
[] Go sit over by your niji-chan, the silly lizard.
[] Have Akari fetch the arm.
[] Water Eyes. See what can be seen, though it may not be much.
[] You know, getting dressed might be a good idea. You're still in a sleeping robe and shorts.

>>33336303
[] Water Eyes. See what can be seen, though it may not be much.

while doing that:
[] Go sit over by your niji-chan, the silly lizard.

she need some confort

>>33336303
>[x] Water Eyes. See what can be seen, though it may not be much.
>[x] Go sit over by your niji-chan, the silly lizard.

>>33336303
[x] Remain still and wait patiently.
She's probably scanning, so best not to interfere with it.

>>33336303
Akari snuggles
and start teasing her about her being excited tonight because her and Yui both get to be the M-type

>>33336303
>[x] Go sit over by your niji-chan, the silly lizard.
Duh.

>>33336303
>[x] Remain still and wait patiently.

>>33336303
>[] Go sit over by your niji-chan, the silly lizard.
>[] Have Akari fetch the arm.
>[] Water Eyes. See what can be seen, though it may not be much.

getting dressed would deny Akari the view

>>33336303
>[x] Go sit over by your niji-chan, the silly lizard..
>[x] Water Eyes. See what can be seen, though it may not be much.

>>33336303
>[] Go sit over by your niji-chan, the silly lizard.
>[] Water Eyes. See what can be seen, though it may not be much.
Stay in the robe. Robes are GOAT lounging wear.

>>33336303
[X] Go sit over by your niji-chan, the silly lizard.

>>33336303
>[] Go sit over by your niji-chan, the silly lizard.
Hug Akari from behind, letting the robe come undone just enough to let some of our bare skin press into her back. When it gets to be too much for her, have her fetch the arm
also, Water Eyes

>>33336303
>[x] Remain still and wait patiently.
>[x] Go sit over by your niji-chan, the silly lizard.

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[X] Go sit over by your niji-chan, the silly lizard.
[] Have Akari fetch the arm.
[X] Water Eyes. See what can be seen, though it may not be much.
[] You know, getting dressed might be a good idea. You're still in a sleeping robe and shorts.

Aware that you have to be somewhat careful not to incite another Splitting of the Pearl, you still slide off the vanity and walk over to where Akari kneels just off your futon. She cranes her head up at you for a bit, though she never loses tract of Er Yin or the window, and then faces forward when the angle becomes inconvenient. You sit down behind her, and slide your hand through her surprisingly soft black hair. Despite her elemental nature, it is soft and silky, and she lowers her head – a little.

You lift your head, and look at Er Yin Long with Water Eyes.

This is a young woman ostracized to the point of no longer caring about the way she has been ostracized. Her draconic nature is so violently present, so telling that hiding it would never have been an option; even as a child she undoubtedly heard ghosts, saw things others did not, and suffered the burden of 'difference' daily. Yet rather than making her bitter, she set forth and followed the way of her father – a guardian of precious things. Not of places, no, but a people. The Ainu culture became her Treasure to Protect, That Which She Would Guard. T

Through that guardianship she discovered more of her own history, discovered someone who loved her for whom she was, and found answers, answers to the questions the Void asked and things to make sense of what the Void showed her. Even when confronted by Clan Ryo and Clan Kaga, she protected her secrets, and even when she lost her sight while fighting alongside her beloved, she still remained faithful to what she believed and knew.

Even now, she serves to protect her loved one, from the pain that losing you would cause her.

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>>33336903
Turning your eyes away, the knowledge almost feeling too intimate, you cease using the Water Eyes. You lean forward and hug Akari, who leans her head back, relaxing into your one-armed embrace; you thought you would be comforting here, and here it is all turned around. But that's forgivable – that is what best friends are for. Her tail slides about your waist and she reaches up and strokes your hair slowly.

“You know that if you wish it, I will, aniki.”

“Hai. I wouldn't. That is for you and Yui-chan.”

“I know.”

“Stupid lizard.”

“Yes, aniki.”

Er Yin opens her eyes and speaks softly. “If you wish....we could use the relic of your arm in place of the Imperial Treasure, but it would still not protect you from the Grass-Cutting-Blade. It might even call to it, and be a liability.”

“Messing with karma, huh?”

Er Yin-sensei smiles wryly. “Yes, that is exactly so. However....” She considers seriously, again, her head down as she turns to face you, getting back onto her knees. “If you were to Split the Pearl with one of us, with the arm....it would be only minutes, maybe half of an hour before the process would be complete.” Akari starts to say something but Er Yin holds up her hand, her tail lashing once. “That is not to say there is not a risk. If it is joined with Void, it will relate to the Power of the Heavens and the Mystery of the Spirit. It may be a very obvious, very unsubtle change that could reveal you for who you are, a demigod.”

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>>33336925
That would be undeniably bad if word got out to Oba-san.

“If it were joined to you by Stone, it will be less obvious outright, but within the barriers it will be undeniably obvious. It will also be tied more closely to your strength and your body, as well as to that Strength of Stone and Inviolable Armor of the Earth.” That makes it a much harder choice.... “Even against Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi it will not be stopped. At the same time it will be that much easier to Split the Pearl, because it will flow naturally from Stone to Void.”

That's a heaven of a choice!

[] Hinata-hakase might get her wish yet. You'll talk to her at least.
[] Have the arm grown by your loved ones. It will take a long time – you'll have to fight Goto and more than likely Kushinada without it, but it will be safest.
[] An Imperial Treasure is the way to go. It might take a while, and it has risks, but you might get help from the Kami to deal with your own nature.
[] Split the Pearl with Stone. Akari first, which is not only the proper order, but will help you against Goto AND Kushinada.
[] Split the Pearl with Void. It disrupts the order, but that will buy you time to learn more; spiritual power could be a great boon.

>>33336974
>[] Split the Pearl with Stone. Akari first, which is not only the proper order, but will help you against Goto AND Kushinada.
More importantly, Akari's wanted this since the beginning of the Quest

>>33336974
>[] Hinata-hakase might get her wish yet. You'll talk to her at least.

I really want to meet her. I mean, seriously. And Kiku would enjoy it.

>>33336974
>[] An Imperial Treasure is the way to go. It might take a while, and it has risks, but you might get help from the Kami to deal with your own nature.
Im willing to risk corruption for the ability to punch kushinada in the face at our own discretion.

>>33336974
[x] Have the arm grown by your loved ones. It will take a long time – you'll have to fight Goto and more than likely Kushinada without it, but it will be safest.
No messing with demigod powers, especially since Er Yin said she won't be able to help if we do it this way.

>>33336974
>[x] Split the Pearl with Stone. Akari first, which is not only the proper order, but will help you against Goto AND Kushinada.

>>33336974
>[x] Have the arm grown by your loved ones. It will take a long time – you'll have to fight Goto and more than likely Kushinada without it, but it will be safest.
We don't need no stinkin' arm!

>>33336974
>[x] An Imperial Treasure is the way to go. It might take a while, and it has risks, but you might get help from the Kami to deal with your own nature.

Kami possibly possessing us? yes please.

>>33336974

Amateratsu-O-Mi-Kami, this is not an easy choice!
I'll go for:
[] Have the arm grown by your loved ones. It will take a long time – you'll have to fight Goto and more than likely Kushinada without it, but it will be safest.

Being reckless has cost us much already.

>>33336974
>Split the Pearl with Stone. Akari first, which is not only the proper order, but will help you against Goto AND Kushinada.

>>33336974
>[x] Hinata-hakase might get her wish yet. You'll talk to her at least.
Even if it doesn't win, we should make love to Akari anyway. For fun.

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>>33336974
You can chose to use the Relic or not if you like. The use of the Relic will also be asked about at the appropriate times.

Common sense dictates that growing the arm or using an Imperial Treasure precludes use of the Relic. Common sense also dictates Hinata may request the or might accept the Relic as payment, but that is neither assured nor entirely safe.

Extra 5 minutes added to vote time.

>>33336974
>[x] Have the arm grown by your loved ones. It will take a long time – you'll have to fight Goto and more than likely Kushinada without it, but it will be safest.
Still want that Captain Planet arm

>>33336974
>[] Split the Pearl with Stone. Akari first, which is not only the proper order, but will help you against Goto AND Kushinada.
Not because I want the arm back, but because this is the only way we get to sleep with Akari, and I'm willing to risk full demigod awakening for that to happen

>>33336974
>[] Split the Pearl with Stone. Akari first, which is not only the proper order, but will help you against Goto AND Kushinada.
Its happening tonight anyway

>>33336974
>[X] Split the Pearl with Stone. Akari first, which is not only the proper order, but will help you against Goto AND Kushinada.

Knowing this quest, the demigod awakening is gonna happen anyway. so we might as well do Akari.

>>33337121
>but because this is the only way we get to sleep with Akari
What?
No, we were planning on doing that tonight with both Akari and Yui.

>>33336974

[] Split the Pearl with Stone. Akari first, which is not only the proper order, but will help you against Goto AND Kushinada.

>>33337121
>>33337166

I'm pretty sure we are going to do Akari and Yui anyway, unless we let Er Yin do it.

>>33337166
but sleeping with Akari'll probably split the pearl. So if we don't want to split it, then we'd have to not

>>33337165
>>33337154
Yes, it's happening tonight but we don't have to split the Pearl tonight.

And while the demigod awakening is going to happen, we don't need to accelerate it and go on a path that Er Yin specifically said she won't be able to help control our power when it happens.

>>33337195
We haven't slept with Kiku but we've already split the Pearl with her.

>>33337229
Which doesn't mean the pearl won't split from sleeping with Akari.

>>33336974
>[] Have the arm grown by your loved ones. It will take a long time – you'll have to fight Goto and more than likely Kushinada without it, but it will be safest.
>[] Split the Pearl with Stone. Akari first, which is not only the proper order, but will help you against Goto AND Kushinada.

>>33337195
>>33337229
>>33337199
We slept with Kiki and didn't split the pearl, but her kissing us almost did. Er Yin can probably keep us from doing it by accident. And if we split the pearl with her now we get to sleep with her again tonight!

>>33337248
Can't have three arms, anon. Wrong dragon.

>>33336974
[] Split the Pearl with Stone. Akari first, which is not only the proper order, but will help you against Goto AND Kushinada.

>>33337318
I thought you needed to split the pearl twice more to get the arm back.

Either way, I vote for harem-grown arm, but Akari still needs her loving tonight.

>>33337318
What if we put one on our back?

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>>33337318
>Can't have three arms, anon.
Not with that attitude.

I hope we get to meet the Sacred Treasure kami anyway.

Hopefully meeting Hinata at some point during this quest goes without saying.

>>33336974
>[] Split the Pearl with Stone. Akari first, which is not only the proper order, but will help you against Goto AND Kushinada.
She can always protect us

>>33337428
well yeah, we're going to need the help of both to beat Oba-san

Vote concluded, writing.

>>33337375
>>33337356
That would be Chinese Imperial Dragon. Or a toad. Depends on who you ask.

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>>33337522
Too bad Er Yin didn't inherit any of that.

>>33336974
>[] Have the arm grown by your loved ones. It will take a long time – you'll have to fight Goto and more than likely Kushinada without it, but it will be safest.

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[X] Split the Pearl with Stone. Akari first, which is not only the proper order, but will help you against Goto AND Kushinada.

Tilting your head, you whisper in Akari's ear softly. “Go get it.” You don't have to elaborate, but before she starts to stand, you squeeze her firmly and whisper very softly. “Tell the others to make a Barrier over the entire property and go outside to practice.” That will not only make things safer, but give you the privacy you need.

It also makes your intentions towards Akari VERY clear: she lowers her head, cheeks flaming, and her tail tightens about your waist.

“Yes, aniki.”

She leaves quietly and shuts the door. You crawl slowly towards Er Yin, your eyes narrowed, and she straightens, her tail coming up as she hears you approach. You kneel before her, hands in your lap.

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>>33337639
“There's no danger to Akari at all.”

“None, Ryukusa-san.”

“Even if we use the Relic.”

“I swear ten thousand times she will be safe.” Er Yin kowtows before you, placing her hands to make a triangular shape with fingers and thumbs and she touches her heat to the futon.

You take a deep breath. “All right. Will I be able to stay with her and her lover tonight safely, or with Kiki tonight, safely?” The technique is still very unpredictable to you, so better safe than sorry. “Or for that matter you and Kiku-chan?”

Er Yin laughs softly. “Once you learn the proper technique, you will never have to worry about an accident except with me, and I will work hard to keep it from happening unintentionally. Though, you will not need to sleep with her.” She pauses. “Unless your intentions are that?”

[] I would like to. And Akari has waited a very long time for this.
[] That is my intention. It's not like you'll be watching us. Really. Sort of.
[] If I don't have to, I'll wait until tonight.
[] Will I still be able to get her off? I did with Kiku-chan, even though I barely touched her.
[] Do you think it would be a problem?

>>33337494
we can still have harem grown arm later even if we split the pearl with akari?

>>33337660
>[] I would like to. And Akari has waited a very long time for this.

>>33337660
>[] I would like to. And Akari has waited a very long time for this.

>>33337660
>[x] I would like to. And Akari has waited a very long time for this.
>[x] That is my intention. It's not like you'll be watching us. Really. Sort of.

>>33337660
>[x] That is my intention. It's not like you'll be watching us. Unless you're into that, but I don't think Akari would approve I'm afraid.

>>33337660
>[] That is my intention. It's not like you'll be watching us. Really. Sort of.
Then we can double-bully Yui.

>>33337660
>[x] Will I still be able to get her off? I did with Kiku-chan, even though I barely touched her.
>[x] I would like to. And Akari has waited a very long time for this.

Have sex while barely touching her somehow. Perfect.

>>33337660
>[x] I would like to. And Akari has waited a very long time for this.
>[x] That is my intention. It's not like you'll be watching us. Unless you're into that, but I don't think Akari would approve I'm afraid.

>>33337660
>[] If I don't have to, I'll wait until tonight.

>>33337660
>[x] I would like to. And Akari has waited a very long time for this.
>[x] It's not like you'll be watching us. Unless you're into that, but I don't think Akari would approve I'm afraid.
>[x] Do you think it would be a problem?

Unrelated, but is Heaven in this setting (or Japanese/Chinese mythologies, for that matter) a place you really want to go after dying? As in, is it a good place?
Is dying the only way to get there, or are there physical ways the living can take?

>>33337824
Kiki's mom allegedly left for the Heavens without dying.

What about Yui? Why not invite her? It's also something Akari wants, if I recall, and the ritual won't be broken if an oni-born joins, will it?

>>33337824
Depending. In Buddhism, the highest realm taht
you would consider "heaven" is ultimately not
desirable since its just as hard to balance your Karma there, as it would be in in the less nice stages of existence. Its still a whole lot more comfortable, but the "human plane" is still considered the most desirable to be able to shed your karmic burden.

>>33337675
It looks like people want us to get locked into the 'awaken demigod powers early' route, so we probably can't back out now.

>>33337824
>>33337675

Answers later.

>>33337660
[x] I would like to. And Akari has waited a very long time for this.
[x] Do you think it would be a problem?
[x] Could I bring Yui into this without it being a problem?

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[XX] I would like to. And Akari has waited a very long time for this.
[X] That is my intention. It's not like you'll be watching us. Really. Sort of. .
[X] Will I still be able to get her off? I did with Kiku-chan, even though I barely touched her.

You smile, even though Er Yin can't see it. “Because of Oba-san's machinations, Akari never had the opportunity to be to me all she wished. It was only necessity that made Kiki-hime my first. Well, chance and the fact that every time I got near her I wanted to fuck her brains out. At least my Pearl did.”

Er yin nodded. “She may be the incarnation of Horobi's wife, but even that pales to the significance that you are Water, and she is Wood. It is natural that you would be so drawn to her. Your Pearl is not entirely your own at times, Ryukusa-san?”

You feel the Barrier go up, and Er Yin looks blindly up and around. There was a distinct hesitance in the creation of it. “Damn, that girl is really out of shape....” you mutter.

“I can see why you needed my help so badly.”

“Pretty much. There is just too much, and not enough time. But yes, it feels like my Pearl has a mind of its own, especially around Kiki-hime. Is that just Horobi's past acting on me, or what?”

Er Yin shakes her head. “No – as I said, it is naturally drawn to Wood. Though Fire is also a very strong draw.” She smiles suddenly. “Did you enjoy playing with my Hougyoku-chan, Ryukusa-san?”

[] honesty
[] playful
[] evasive
[] kindness
[] warmth

>>33337939
>[x] warmth
>[x] honesty
T-two isn't too greedy right?

>>33337939
>[x] warmth
And not just because of the pun

>>33337939
>[] honesty
>[] kindness
>[] warmth

>>33337939
>[] honesty
>[] playful
[] kindness
[] warmth

All the things except evasion.

>>33337939
>[x] honesty
>[x] warmth

>>33337939
[x] honesty
[x] kindness
[x] warmth
Come to think of it, shouldn't we do most things inside Barriers when we can, since they accelerate time inside and so we could have days of training inside while only a few hours pass outside?

>>33337939
>>[] honesty
>>[] kindness
>>[] warmth

>>33338032

We can only keep a barrier up for so long, and then we'd need to rest. We probably would win some time.

>>33337939
[x] honesty

She's the best.

>>33338086
>She's the best.
That's not Kiku
That's not Kiki
That's not Akari
That's not Yui

>>33338132
We are talking about Kiku.

>>33338132
>Kiku
That is who were talking about

>>33338132
All of them are best.

>>33338086
whos the best?

>>33338195

Inari's the best. Which is convenient, since she's the five of them combined.

>>33338195
Kiku is the best to tease cause she melts and her hair gets all pretty.

They're all best in their own way, really.

>>33338211
>Inari's the best
Can't argue that

>>33338211
agreed

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[XXXX] honesty
[XXXX] warmth
[XXX] kindness
[XX] playful

You scoot a little closer, smiling, and lay your hand along the soft silk above her pearl, between her breasts. She straightens, her smile faltering for just a second, before your Pearl pulses softly, and and you feel hers respond. Her smile returns and she lays a hand over yours. “I was....surprised at how easy it was to give her....exactly what she needed. Even my hand around her throat, which brought her over....I don't really think that I would do such things to anyone else. But for her....yes, Er Yin Long. I enjoyed your Hougyoku-chan very, very much. It was an honor, and a pleasure, to give her the release she desired, in the way she desired.” You Pearl is pulsing softly in time with her heartbeat, which is surprisingly slow.

Her tail has settled onto the futon, for once not coiled up and over or waving slowly. You rise to your knees, your hand still pressed over her pearl, touching the warmth of her breasts. She remains still, one hand upon her thigh, the other over yours, the jade rings touching. You kiss her forehead softly, a benediction of sorts. “I would be equally honored to learn from you what you have to teach me of such things, if you would not mind, with or without your beautiful little flame, with her permission.”

You glance sidelong at Akari, who is kneeling nearby with the leather wrapped Relic that used to be your left arm. “Besides, I have a terribly kinky niji who likes tying me up. I'd like to get a few licks in first.”

Er Yin's laughter is high and sweet, and loud, honestly mirthful. Akari giggles, that bright, beautiful noise you don't get to hear as often as you like.

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>>33338435
“To be honest, yes, my intention is to give to Akari what she has deserved for so long. She – we have waited long enough. And tonight I am sure she will bring me to Yui as well. Yui, like you, loves another, but adores....worships me. So, yes.” you consider and tilt your head. “Though managing what I did with Kiku-chan is definitely worth bonus points. Seriously, that was cool even for me.”

Er Yin gives another, softer laugh. “I will do my best for you then.”

She slowly slide-crawls backwards, her tail slithering along the bed, once more halfway raised, carefully feeling her way off the bed. You motion to Akari, and she crawls onto the bed slowly, cradling the leather wrapped Relic on one arm. You position yourself to your back is to the window, and Akari is facing it.

“Place the relic to Ryukusa's left side, Akari.” Her tone is all business now, soft, but firm, brooking no argument, lacking honorifics. “If it is wrapped, unwrap it so that you may touch it when needful.”

“There are silver pins set into aniki's arm, into the bone, and wrapped around, sealed by magic, Er Yin-sensei.” Oh yeah, those things. Um. Well it would suck to have to take them out but-

“They will not matter. You may leave them in.” That's a fuckin' relief. “But I must now ask....do you wish to Split the Pearl, and then make the Clouds and Rain, or the opposite?”

You lift your hand, Akari's confusion obvious.

[] Split the Pearl, then make love.
[] Make love, then Split the Pearl.
[] Can we do both?
[] I would like to have two hands for this, please.
[] Whatever is safer for my niji-chan.

>>33338460
[] Whatever is safer for my niji-chan.

This being said, if it's all equal:
[] Split the Pearl, then make love.

>>33338460
[x] I would like to have two hands for this, please.

>>33338460
>[x] Whatever is safer for my niji-chan.

>>33338460
Splitting the pearl is probably going to make Ryukusa high as fuck again, so I'd say

>[X] Make love, then Split the Pearl.

Unless

>[X] Can we do both?

Turns out to be an affirmative, in which case go with that.

>>33338460
>[] Whatever is safer for my niji-chan.
But
>[] I would like to have two hands for this, please.

>>33338460
>[x] Whatever is safer for my niji-chan.

>>33338460
>[x] Can we do both?
Ryukusa can be greedy too.

>>33338460
>[x] Whatever is safer for my niji-chan.

If it is safe
>[x] I would like to have two hands for this, please

Akari deserves the full attention..

>>33338460
>[x] Make love, then Split the Pearl.

>>33338460
>[x] Whatever is safer for my niji-chan.
By far the most important matter here.

>>33338460
>[] Can we do both?

We've already been assured that it's safe, full speed ahead.

>>33338460
>[x] Whatever is safer for my niji-chan.

>>33338435
>Even my hand around her throat, which brought her over
Did we just tell her how we made her lover orgasm through erotic asphixiation? Guys, there are lines. Lines that shouldn't be crossed. And that very nearly did.

>>33338460
[x] Make love, then Split the Pearl.
compliance tszmenty

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[X] Can we do both?
[X] I would like to have two hands for this, please.
[X] Whatever is safer for my niji-chan.

“What would be safest, Er Yin?”

Akari blinks at you, her placid expression touched with a smile.

“There is no danger here for her, Ryukusa.”

“Then, both, if it is possible. I would like to have both of my hands for her, if it can be done.”

Akari blushes, unable to look you in the eyes any longer as you gaze upon your closest, your best friend, the one whom you should have had first, who allowed you to have another first, so that you could keep your word and your honor.

You reach out and lift her chin slowly, bringing her eyes back up to yours.

“Then let Akari undress you first – lay down so that the relic is in the proper position on the proper side.” Her instructions seem senseless in their obviousness until you recall her lack of visual cues. Akari smiles and reaches for your belt, slowly working the knot free. “No tying her up, Akari. Chances are very good the cloth might explode.”

It bothers you faintly that she sounds serious.

“Okay.”

You smile. “Just okay?” Akari slowly parts your robe, baring your breasts, your chest, your belly. She looks down slowly, taking the sight in, drinking it in as she has never had the opportunity to do with you watching, you being aware.

“No.” You can see it in her eyes, her expression of wonder, how much more than okay this is.

>>33338847
It wasn't even asphyxiation, more like the hand just being there

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>>33338894
“No.” You can see it in her eyes, her expression of wonder, how much more than okay this is.

Her hands part the robe entirely, drawing it over the gleaming blue flesh of your stump, as well as your arm. You smile as she discards it carefully, folding it reverently. The she moves close and slides her arm behind your back, under the stump of your left arm. It takes no prompting to lean back, and she supports you easily, one armed, and lays you upon the bed. As you straighten your legs out, she is crawling back, her fingers sliding along your ribs, your hips, to take the shorts.

She hesitates, and you allow her, the moment. Her eyes close and then open, and only then does Akari remove your shorts, baring your clean body, the vivid line of your sex, your muscular legs. She works them down and is as fascinated by every inch of your body. Finally, she has you naked, and you look up at her as she straddles your body and crawls up until she is over your belly, looking down at you. Her hands clench, then unclench slowly....

You are utterly helpless, except for the power of Horobi. Your Pearl pulses, starts throbbing heavily.

“Concentrate on Akari, Ryukusa. Do not worry about your Pearl. See her, touch her, reveal her.” Er Yin's voice is soft, soothing. There is a sharp stab in your mind, as some dark, over-trained part of your brain realizes you are utterly helpless before her, at this instant, a terrible miscalculation on your part.

[] Trust Akari, undress her.
[] Sit up, caress her hair, her horns, weaken her.
[] Feel for her Pearl too, see if there is a connection there.
[] It's not her that the warning is about, you are safe, just do as told this moment.
[] Breathe deep, give her this, you have to finish what you start, and finish Akari too.

>>33338847
This.
>>33338917

We didn't even squeeze. Also her mistress asked, it's polite to let her mistress know the truth.

>>33339036
[x] Trust Akari, undress her.
[x] Sit up, caress her hair, her horns, weaken her.
[x] It's not her that the warning is about, you are safe, just do as told this moment.
[x] Breathe deep, give her this, you have to finish what you start, and finish Akari too.

>>33339036
>[x] Breathe deep, give her this, you have to finish what you start, and finish Akari too.
>[x] Trust Akari, undress her.
>[x] Sit up, caress her hair, her horns, weaken her.

>>33339036
>[X] Trust Akari, undress her.
>[X] Breathe deep, give her this, you have to finish what you start, and finish Akari too.

Trust in second best girl

>>33339036
>[] Trust Akari, undress her.

>>33339036
>[x] Trust Akari, undress her.
>[x] Breathe deep, give her this, you have to finish what you start, and finish Akari too.

>>33339036
>[x] Trust Akari, undress her.

>>33339036
>[] Sit up, caress her hair, her horns, weaken her.
>[] Feel for her Pearl too, see if there is a connection there.

>>33339036
>Feel for her Pearl too, see if there is a connection there.

then weaken her

>>33339036
>[x] Sit up, caress her hair, her horns, weaken her.
>[x] Breathe deep, give her this, you have to finish what you start, and finish Akari too.
Finish Akari sounds kinda ominous to be honest.

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You file away the warning, your Deadly, Clever mind capable of recalling far more than a momentary thought seems to be at first.

Slowly you sit up, reaching for her. The Stone dragonette remains still, smiling shyly as you caress her hair, then her small jade horn, your thumb sliding along the dips and strangely chipped texture of smoothness. She shudders, and relaxes further, her tail sliding along your legs, and you meet hers with yours, wrapping hers in sleek coils of yours, easily entrapping it. Her breaths come more quickly in response.

So, she likes be being tied up, too. How lovely!

You smile wickedly, and slowly, gently caress her horn, then her cheek, your thumb brushing one delicate eyebrow lightly, and she shivers. Her soft, throat, you trace lightly, fingertips only. Then the collar of her uniform....which you part, easily, your claws slicing through the material instantly, sliding along her soft to the touch skin without even leaving a reddened mark. Harming her would take a serious amount of effort, but undressing her?

That takes claws with you're working with one hand.

>>33339363
You feel the momentary bump of her bra strap, and she quivers as you slice through it as well. Hands limp at her sides you slices through panties, skirt....then slowly slice her sleeves open, your fingers always, always caressing her skin, your claws stroking that beautiful, invulnerable body. Every touch fills your heart, ever caress makes her shiver. And then you are naked before her, she before you, her legs parted over yours.. Surrounded by remnants of cloth. Despite that, you are face to face, her smaller stature and kneeling making it perfect to sit so.

You feel her lean into you, your lips parting instinctively, and she is leaning ~past~ you. You ignore that, and caress, kiss her soft shoulder, enjoy the feel of her smaller breasts moving against yours. The voice whispering in your head says to kiss her, give her what you have for her, take what she offers....

You feel your Pearl sliding apart, opening, throbbing heavily and deeply. Her chest is glowing, faintly, the space between her apple sized breasts pulsing with a soft reddish light. Your hearts beat as one, your Pearls throbbing in time....

[] Kiss her, accept the gifts.
[] Kiss her, feed her your power.
[] Embrace her, then kiss her.
[] Embrace her, hold her close.
[] Feel her, then kiss her.

>>33339363
Too cute.
>>33339386
>[x] Feel her, then kiss her.

>>33339386
>[] Embrace her, then kiss her.

>>33339386
>[x] Embrace her, hold her close.
>[x] Kiss her, accept the gifts.

We were told to accept their gifts.

>>33339386
>[x] Embrace her, hold her close.
Doushiou?!

>>33339386
>[x] Kiss her, accept the gifts.

>>33339386
>[x] Embrace her, then kiss her.
please help the tail-play is giving me a feeling so complicated

>>33339386
>[x] Embrace her, then kiss her.

>>33339386
>[x] Kiss her, accept the gifts.

>>33339453
Good point anon, changing >>33339417 to that.
>>33339474
I dunno about you anon, but that feeling isn't very complicated at all to me. It's pure undiluted hnnngh.

>>33339386
>[X] Embrace her, then kiss her.
>[X] Kiss her, accept the gifts.

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>>33339474

>>33339386
>[x] Feel her, then kiss her, accept the gifts.

>>33339386
>[x] Embrace her, then kiss her.

>>33339386
[x] Embrace her, then kiss her.

>>33339386
>[x] Feel her, embrace her, kiss her. Let her know she is loved.

>>33339363
>[x] Embrace her, hold her close.
>[x] Kiss her, accept the gifts.

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[X] Kiss, Embrace, Accept.

Your lips part, as hers do, Akari's beautiful carnelian eyes closing as she slips her arm about your neck, yours sliding up her back, down her back, stroking the sensitive small of her back, just above her tail....you kiss....

And the world moves.

You feel it crack, crumble, the shifting of the titanic forces, the dull heat hidden within. Your Pearl splits wide and you feel the waves of power fall away from it, through you. Akari clutches at you tightly, involuntarily as you kiss her, her body pressed tight to yours, nipples like diamonds bruising your softer, cooler flesh. She whimpers into the kiss, and you hold her more tightly, the shattering forces slamming through your body, crashing against your bones.

You squeeze harder and she gasps....and then those titanic movements within your body find resistance. Resistance? Hardly. The fragile metals are fragmented, the rock hard flesh shattered, the crystalline structures pulverized. You instinctively let the blood flow, urged by a silent, beautiful voice out of the dark, and you feel like you've plunged your left arm into liquid nitrogen, the cold so intense it is like fire. You break the kiss, but Akari does not let you go as you scream, her body moving against yours, with yours, her tail pressing between your legs.

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You grasp at the distraction, your hand reaching behind her, under her tail, pressing, gripping as you push your own tail up between your legs to meet with hers, the scales sliding across each other's sexes, parting them, spreading and pressing and rubbing. The fiery cold burns as the titanic explosions shudder through your body and you grip Akari tightly, as she cries out, not in pain, but in raw, shocked pleasure. You hold tight with your arms, the pain, the shock-waves passing, the sensations slowing, leaving you shaking and exhausted.

>Chi Increases.
>Jing Increases.

Trembling, you hold her in your arms, both arms, solid, flesh and blood and bone, though the room is faintly limned with a blue glow....she half collapses against you, shaking like a leaf, laughing softly, giddy as all heavens. Your skin is a soft, deep grey, smooth and unnaturally so, and you can feel the strength and firmness of your body....and the heavy, deep throb of your pearl, huge and still hidden within your chest.

[] So, did the earth move for you too?
[] Did I rock your world, sweetie?
[] Ow, ow, ow ow....
[] Kiss her, remind her that you're not going to be able to take squeezing like that tonight.
[] Poor niji, you were more worked up than I thought!

So, just caught up. Why did you guys pick rushing into this? Why not have our girls craft an arm?

Not trying to disrupt the thread, but I really don't understand.

>>33339755

Welcome to Quests. Hope you enjoy your stay!

>>33339728
>[x] So, did the earth move for you too?
>[x] Did I rock your world, sweetie?
Teasing first and foremost

>>33339728
[x] So, did the earth move for you too?
[x] Kiss her, remind her that you're not going to be able to take squeezing like that tonight.
[x] Poor niji, you were more worked up than I thought!

Also,
>Your skin is a soft, deep grey, smooth and unnaturally so
Good going on having our changes be absolutely obvious to everyone watching.

>>33339728
>[] Kiss her, remind her that you're not going to be able to take squeezing like that tonight.
Which is why we both will take it out on Yui.

>>33339728
>Kiss her,

>>33339755
Good luck getting a straight answer, I personally wanted the elemental arm.

>>33339728
>[x] Did I rock your world, sweetie?

>>33339728
>[x] Poor niji, you were more worked up than I thought!
>[x] Did I rock your world, sweetie?

>>33339755
My guess is they wanted the sex and didn't want to wait.
As for our Pearl splitting, that's a random thing that might or might not have happened tonight, but which people wanted to rush right now.

>>33339755
wanted to be stronger for yui and akari tonight lol

>>33339755
Because this version gives us an actual advantage, while the other one would have been a normal arm.

>>33339797
We were told they'd be obvious in a Barrier, which we are in right now. They won't be so bad outside the barrier.

>>33339728
>[X] Did I rock your world, sweetie?
>[X] Kiss her, remind her that you're not going to be able to take squeezing like that tonight.

>>33339728
>[x] Kiss her, remind her that you're not going to be able to take squeezing like that tonight.
>[x] Did I rock your world, sweetie?

>>33339859
And we're going to be fighting a duel in a barrier, with people that may not be too keen on seeing the rebirth of the Lord of Destruction.

>>33339835
We would have gotten sex regardless . My understanding was that the pearl cracking could be prevented if we were careful.


>>33339851
This one also has disadvantages, which the other wouldn't have had.

>>33339728
>[x] Did I rock your world, sweetie?
>[x] Ow, ow, ow ow....
>[x] Kiss her, remind her that you're not going to be able to take squeezing like that tonight.
This much cute must be illegal.

>>33339755
All in due time.

>>33339939
Its a exchange of course.
But in this case, i find the advantages outweighted the problems.

>>33339939
>We would have gotten sex regardless
That was my point.
We would have gotten sex regardless, but people voted to go with splitting the Pearl NOW in order to get sex NOW.

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>>33340002
>Average 4chan dweller thinks with his cock, news at eleven...

>>33340002
Oh. Right.
Guess I forgot that this is still 4chan.

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[X] All the teasing, kisses, and gentle reminders.

You kiss the half collapsed Stone dragonette softly on the horns, each one, reveling in the ability to move her more easily with both hands. She shivers and makes a soft, satisfied noise. “If I had known you were that worked up, I would have done something about it sooner, niji.” She looks up at you, slowly, her half-lidded eyes dazed and pupils wide. She really does look stoned. “You're going to have to be more careful tonight, though....I probably won't have the advantage of invulnerability like I did a moment ago....”

She laughs softly, exhausted and strokes your hair somewhat unsteadily, her head laying across your breasts.

“Guess I rocked your wold a little too hard. Did the earth move for you, niji-chan?”

“It moved for everybody,” states Er Yin, her voice soft and very calm....that kind of calm that screams 'I will not panic, I will not scare people, oh my god we're all going to die.' She is kneeling behind you, and places a long sleeved half-kimono across your shoulders.

You hear shouts and screams from outside....and realize that ripple in the Barrier going up wasn't inexperience.

Something got in while it was being put up.

>To Be Continued

>>33340002
The sex was secondary to getting the arm back. And we'll still get the multielemental arm.

>>33339988
But since we're now both of Water and Earth, doesn't that double the weaknesses we have?

>>33340002
>>33340022

That has nothing to do with the choice at all,
the crafting arm choice would have led to sex too, anyway.
But the sapphire arm with Akaris love in it to strengthen Ryukusa, was just way too good to pass up on.

>>33340002
>implying people didn't optimize both lewd and arm consciously

>>33340054
>an attack while we were having sex
Whoops

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>>33340067
No, it doesn't work like that.
We just gotten the arm restored with that Element. We are already Fire and Water, because demi-gods have all elements.

>>33340074
>That has nothing to do with the choice at all,
Yes, it does. Because it was chosen because it would lead to sex now, rather than later.

>>33340092
They know when we're distracted, clearly!

>>33340132
Just because sex is all you can think of, doesn't mean others are similarly restricted. There are definite advantages to this choice, and people liked getting greater physical strength for Ryukusa.

>>33340054
Thanks for running! Great fun.

>>33340054
Someone just fucked up and is about to get their asses kicked

>>33337675
No, but there is something else that can be done for Ryukusa using the same principles. Any further info will be spoilers.

>>33337824
>>33337870
Heavens, as referred to in this setting, is essecially the Celetial heavens above Japan, not where people go after they die, but where the rain is held and doled out and clouds and lightning and thunder are created.

After you die, your spirit goes to Yomi, there to travel to the held for purification or to its final rest which is beyond knowledge even for the spirit-born.

>>33340194
So more like a celestial bureaucracy than an afterlife?

>>33340194
So, aside from increasing the chances of our Pearl getting split again, and then when that happens immediately splitting a third time to unlock our demigod powers before we're ready, what other negatives did this choice have?

We got the positives of it giving us Stone-like strength and endurance. What else?

>>33340194
>to its final rest which is beyond knowledge even for the spirit-born.
Send in the drones.

>>33340194
The first thing to come to mind is the D, but I kinda doubt that. Alternatively wings, that would be cool and useful.

>>33340250
It worked fast. And we made Akari happy.
Together with the super-strength, thats good enough for me.
The Pearl splitting would have happened rather soon anyway, we can't really prevent it very well.

>>33340067
This fellow
>>33340101
is correct.

Ryukusa's unusual appearance is something she will have some control over later - right now, she's still in the throes of her revealed power, so it's more obvious than usual. The full description will come when we next start.

However, if she initiates Barrier combat, she will be revealed as what she is - 4/6ths demigod. Also, most Elemental Eyes used anywhere are going to see some seriously strange things, especially Fire and Void Eyes.

>>33340297
What do Void Eyes see?
I'm sure you've told us before, but I forgot

Thanks for running, XS.


>>33340065
That's not my concern. I don't like us rushing into demigod status when we are currently trying to avoid that.

>>33339728
>[X] So, did the earth move for you too?
>[X] Ow, ow, ow ow....

>>33340297
>>33340315
Some Lovecraftian monstrousity I bet.

>>33340054
Thanks OP.

If Hex stops being a bum and runs ATOW this night will be complete.

>>33340218
That's closer. More like a meteorological bureaucracy.

>>33340250
Well, for one Ryukusa's left hand and forearm are officially as tough and as strong as if she were a Stone dragonette rather than a Water dragonette, and because of the magics involved is invulnerable to supernatural injury entirely (not invulnerable to mundane injury - it would still take tremendous power to harm her left arm and hand, similar to trying to harm Akari). This was verified by Er Yin before the ritual was undertaken.

The downside is that even outside a Barrier, her hand is distinctly draconic, similar to Er Yin's limbs, though different. Other spirit-children will know it is different and unusual automatically, though not necessarily why, how, or what she is capable of with it.

The threat of an immediate Split from Void to Horobi was only possible if Ryukusa had chosen to try and have Akari and Er Yin at the same time. The possibility of accident will still be higher, and higher yet after she takes on Void, but it's no longer guaranteed to go straight from void to Destruction.

Er Yin is also better at not letting accidents happen than Akari would have been.

>>33340414
I wonder how much the two fanbases overlap.

>>33340462
Hex himself follows this, he's gonna be using Barrier Combat in his new quest

>>33340315
Magic, Jing, Chi, Shen and Elemental energies, as well as may other kinds energies and kinds of power.

Needless to say Ryukusa is going to confuse the hell out of most people, but an experienced Void Eyes user (Er Yin, or Yui for example) will be able to make some sense out of what is going on.

Yes, that makes Goto using Void Eyes a problem, should he do so. Oba-san isn't void, though, so there is that.

>>33340476
>>33340462

And XS follows ATOW. Crossover one-shot when.

>>33340498
While I like both, the settings don't really work together. Nor do the characters, honestly.

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I am glad you all enjoyed. the slowdown was due to not being sure about which way you would jump, fully two thirds of the quest was written on the fly for this thread. your patience is appreciated.

>>33340560
>slowdown
You call this slow? Fuck.

>>33340541
>the settings don't really work together.
Seconded. That starts with only men having active dragon magic.
> Nor do the characters, honestly.
2crazy?

>>33340560
>slowdown
I've been reading way too many slow quest lately, this felt really fast
Great thread by the way

>>33340541
>Nor do the characters, honestly.
Why not? I guess I could see setting.

>>33340637
Lewdness levels don't match at all.

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>>33340572
My sense of timing is very badly skewed, admittedly. I often have to force myself to reread the post-times multiple times to make sure I give everyone their 10-15 minutes to vote.

>>33340674
Yet.

>>33340693
thanks for the run cant wait to see whos attacking us now.

>>33340560
I read Magical Girl Noir Quest and followed Blackjack's quest for a while. This is not slow at all.

>>33340693
If you use 4chan x you can set it to relative post times to tell you how long it's been since the something has been posted

>>33340802
>>33340693
[4chan X] https://github.com/ccd0/4chan-x
From the QTG pastebin.

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>>33340743
You mean what.

>>33340833
>>33340802
I am not technically inclined nor numerically proficient, even the simple auto refresh confuses me.

But I appreciate the help.

>>33340839
Ugh

>>33340864
>I am not technically inclined nor numerically proficient,
I thought you work at a hotel reception.

>>33340839
haha i was hoping for something more epic

>>33340883
I do - night audit no less. It's plugging in numbers, not calculating.

>>33340890
You will not be disappointed. You will wish you had been though.

>>33340426
>The downside is that even outside a Barrier, her hand is distinctly draconic, similar to Er Yin's limbs
Thats not a downside to me. I hope its still all sapphire to reflect its Stone nature, too

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>>33340839

>>33340956
That could be what a youkai mukade spirit child might look like.

Akari did mention she got along with mukade....

>>33340987
Of course she does, she likes being tied up.

>>33340918
dammit should have waited till tonight for lewd time

>>33340953
It's a clue that things are different and that could bite us in the ass later.