Complete Eastern Brisshal Eye Opening Experiences

[Caelia Etterni]

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Was she really that obvious of a tell? Caelia raked a hand back through her hair, careful of the piece she had on the side of her head so she didn't knock it free. She felt some heat rise to her cheeks for sure now; she had to be blushing. Dammit, she'd have to work on that. She glanced over at Kaede when she asked if there was anything else the Faerin wanted to know about the game.

You didn't answer my original question, and now I'm curious. Why would someone want to avoid the, ah, corrupt magics, as you put it?

She sips a bit more at her tea, making a little bit of a face as she realized it had gone cold now. She set the cup gently into the grass nearby for now, deciding she'd maybe try to subtly dump it out later when Kaede wasn't looking...

And...I get the feeling you practice those corrupt magics, yeah? Could you...teach someone?

@Kaede Hoshi

 

[Darkness]

Kaede had tried to avoid the questions of that comment by jumping topics, but seemed this girl was curious about them so she was going to sigh until she heard her second comments and looked her over some. That explained why she was slightly more relaxed around the girl as she stood up and reached a hand out to follow while using her boots to kick some sand over the fire and start to clean up the area.

"Well I guess your not as pure as you look, though can't say that is entirely a bad thing.~ Yes I COULD teach but not so close to a town where those three types of magic are considered taboo."

Getting all her things back into the bag, taking both cups if the girl was done and pouring it out before she placed it into her bag and set it against the hook on Totetsu's saddle making the hound get up ready to get moving as Kaede could only laugh before she started to head to her usual 'training' spot of the past. A small frown across her face as she arrived there and even after three years the place had not fully recovered. it was once a small field of flowers, now a black scarred ground that could be considered a cancer spot on the world or region.

"The first thing about any of those three magic listed is not to use them near most landers. This world considers them taboo for what they can do if used recklessly or without regard. But I suppose I need to ask what of the three poisons did you take up, and please don't say corrupt magic..."

Shifting out to the middle of the clearing while Totetsu would stay just on the edge of the black ground and lay in some bushes almost like she was afraid of Kaede returning here. It was well warranted as Kaede pulled her hood up and her magic surged outward filling the air with the smell of death and decay as she looked to the girl. THIS was what the magic did to someone who looked deep into it's well and came back out. Was she ready to be lowered in or would it scare her away from the magic was the next question on Kaede's mind.

@Caelia Etterni

 

[Caelia Etterni]

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Caelia was quick to accept the offered hand from Kaede to stand up, getting to her feet with that little bit of assistance. She dumped out what tea she hadn't finished while the other woman was kicking dirt over the fire, handing back the teacup. A little bit of excitement had her heart beating just a bit faster. She eagerly followed Kaede away from Honeyhome, eyes widening just a touch at the sight of the blighted land that they arrived to. This was what the magic was capable of?

...Kind of thrilling, to be honest.

She nodded a bit to show she was listening when Kaede told her not to use this magic near the Landers. She hadn't, not yet, but now she'd make sure definitely not to. Before she could answer, the Elf was pulling up her hood. Caelia watched with wide eyes as the magic surged around Kaede.

Was it a bit scary? Yes. She'd be lying if she said it wasn't. But it also gave her that thrill in her stomach to see the magic at work. There was a gleam in her eyes as the caught Kaede's gaze upon her.

Oh, right! You asked a question. I took, uh, dark magic and hemomancy. They seemed the most...interesting out of everything I could have chosen. I... I wanted to feel powerful for once in my life.

@Kaede Hoshi

 

[Darkness]

Kaede would only smile at the girl when she spoke her choices. Moving to show a small needle on her glove to poke a finger and help some blood flow out into a small knife while the other hand held a black sphere of dark magic. Pulling her magic back to make it easier for the girl to approach as she moved over some so they both stood roughly in the middle but with enough distance to not fluster her just yet.

"Well lucky for you I took both those, and Animancy... and corrupt... lastly was chronomancy and I view them all as just about taboo as they get ha ha. So what one would you like to learn about first, I will say Hemomancy is still a work in progress for me so I can only teach you so many of the tricks."

Moving as she would lower the hand that was not chosen and focused more on the other while wondering how to go about training someone in these magics. She was sure they way she learned was a bad idea so this was going to be a bit tougher then she expected and that was fine. Rolling her shoulders as she took up a defensive stance and seemed ready for combat.

"Firstly let's see how well you can do with the magic, come at me with all you got, I can take a few hits and don't worry about the pain... Sort of my thing ha ha.~"

Kaede smiled as she let her magic form a dark hue shell around her frame to take some of the damage if the girl did as she was asked and attacked her. It was likely not the best way of training someone, but Kaede needed to make sure of a few things. The main thing was if this girl had a darker side that the magic might exploit, the second was how strong she had the magic already. lastly was if the girl had it in her to attack another person if needed.

@Caelia Etterni

 

[Caelia Etterni]

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Caelia's eyes were drawn to both the knife and the dark orb as Kaede showed off just a bit of what she could do. It looked so simple when the Elf did it. She still struggled with the basics it felt like, but she was still pretty new at the game. She had a teacher now, too!

We can focus on dark magic, if you're best at that. Maybe some other time we can learn more about hemomancy together? (small laugh)

She watched curiously as Kaede took on a defensive stance, blinking once in surprise when she asked to be attacked. With all she had? She did hesitate, but after a moment, Caelia seemed to make up her mind. She set her feet a bit further apart so she was more balanced, holding her hands out in front of her. With auto-assist turned on, she moved fluidly, loosening her muscles to let the game take over as she'd started to get used to. Maybe one day she'd play with free combat, but at her level now? Better to let the game help her as much as it could.

There was a physical shift to Caelia as she gathered dark energy around herself. Her irises seemed to get smaller and brighter, pinpoints of blue light with just the tiniest red centers to them. Her long white hair took on almost an ombre effect, the bottoms of it moving ever so slightly as if in a breeze. Darkness like a smoke clouded around her, gathering into her hands. Her expression was darker now as well, maybe angry or upset were the right words to describe it.

It was only maybe a second or two before that energy that was coalescing around her fired out, slamming into Kaede's dark shell. It fizzled for a moment towards the end, not doing as much damage as she had probably been hoping. Still, she was breathing a little heavily now, her eyes still that strange pinprick of color.

Like...Like that, right?

Rolls

Normal Attack
1d100 (35) + 5 + 0 = 40/4 = 10
10 damage
Dark Magic | Caelia Etterni | 572C1

@Kaede Hoshi

 

[Darkness]

168 / 170

Rolls

-10hp Damage from Caelia
Recover
1d20 (8) = 8
Recover 8 HP (kaede)

Kaede took the attack head on, though maybe she should not have had the girl gotten lucky and the magic opted to prove the fact Kaede was more then aware of. Even a novice has a chance to smack a veteran down a few pegs if they aren't careful. Adjusting her stance a bit for more of a ranged fight as she replaced the small magic barrier though some damage was still able to be seen to show progress before she spoke.

"Not bad, the key to magic is knowing when, where, and how. Dark magic is the type that excels at long term fighting as it has better burn off then other magic at the cost of taking a bit more from the caster as cost."

Moving a step away to give her more room as Kaede traced a circle around herself when her shoe before getting ready for more attacks. She was going to have the girl try to find a way to get her out of the circle, be it from dealing enough damage to make her tap out or in this case, step out. Or, drive her out of it with attacks. Either way she figured it might be smarter to explain her idea as she got ready.

"Just keep going wild against me, if it helps think of me as someone you don't like... or if your like me try to think of a reward you want if you manage to get me to step or move out of this circle.~"

Kaede hummed happily as she recalled the other times she 'trained' people and always seemed to enjoy making bets on it where the winner got a reward and loser paid for it. Part of her wondered what the girl would ask for as the victory prize, herself she would ask for a date but that was Kaede simply enjoying their time together and wanting something less combat focused as she was trying to retire and leave things to the next generation of players coming in.

"Lets say you have roughly four minutes to get me to step out from the circle?~ if I win you have to come along on a date with me sound fair?~"

OOC: Feel free to decline Kaede's bet. Overall Kaede will step out of the circle if she falls below half HP (85HP), and only plans to use recovery. The downside is she only giving you four cycles (starting this next post) to try and get her that low so pray for dice gods.~
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[Caelia Etterni]

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Caelia took a few deep breaths to recover herself. She felt like her entire body was electrified, buzzing ever so slightly as if she'd had too much to drink. She was surprised that she got a decent hit off on Kaede, to be completely honest. She nodded a bit when Kaede told her what to focus on, shifting her stance ever so slightly to something more comfortable. She watched curiously as Kaede traced a circle around herself, head tilted just a bit in confusion. What was she doing?

You want to take more? If you say so, I guess...

She wasn't going to question the Elf too much. She was already being kind enough to let her practice on her. She blinked slowly as Kaede told her to "think of a reward," unsure of what she would even ask from a veteran player who was stuck in the game permanently.

It felt weird to ask for something from someone who had lost that much...

She shook her head a bit to refocus, starting to draw on that energy again. Just as she was about to release the blast once more, though, Kaede spoke again, challenging her and saying if Caelia lost, she had to go on a date with her. Shock was evident on the small Faerin's face, and she made an embarrassed squeaking noise as the dark magic was released once more. The blast this time was weak, petering out almost before it even hit Kaede.

Did I hear you right? I mean, you said - If you win, you want to - Are you sure that's what you want?

Again, the Faerin's cheeks had turned red.

Rolls

Normal Attack
1d100 (8) + 5 + 0 = 13/4 = 3
3 damage
Dark Magic | Caelia Etterni | 572C14

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@Kaede Hoshi

 

[Darkness]

170 / 170

Rolls

-3hp Damage from Caelia
Recover
1d20 (17) = 17
Recover 17 HP(kaede)

Kaede could only laugh before she would puff her cheeks like a small child. She swore she said it clear enough, though seeing the girl so flustered was adorable and enough to make Kaede almost step out of the circle to try and tease her more but stopping just at the edge. Laughing again as she moved back to the center and hummed her next few words.

"You could always say no to doing bets, But the only thing I've come to value in my time here is dates and time with woman who make me enjoy living still... Besides the date could just be you helping me out at the clinic one day, or a stroll in the park, unless you wanted to do more then such thing.~"

Kaede blushed just slightly at the end of her words, taunting the girl some as she would laugh it off but could very clearly see she was not exactly apposed to such things but was trying to be less forward in her approaches nowadays. Moving to reset her magic shell before she would recall this was training and she needed to be a good teacher not just a teasing one.

"One thing you will likely always have in combat is things that throw you off, the best thing to do while fighting is to limit your reactions to such things and focus on the issues at hand. You have a threat, or a goal to achieve to not lose. Dark magic also comes from a dark part of you, knowing how to pull enough out to use, but not enough to drown in the aftermath is vital."

Kaede would adjust her hands to fold behind her back as she lowered the magic shell but as soon as it dropped she would stop playing games and let out the violent side of her. It was not the magic, but the expression and demeanor that changed. Eyes glowed with dangerous intent, her face twisting as if thinking of torment and her posture looming over the girl in hopes to drive fear to use as fuel to attack her rather then anger or hate. Kaede did not want to see someone follow the same path she had, anger and hate had been the best fuel, but it also ate the caster much faster.

OOC: Three cycles remaining.
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[Caelia Etterni]

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Caelia wasn't entirely sure if Kaede was being serious or just teasing her. It was hard for her to read people in real life, let alone in a game. A part of her was wary about this sudden attention, but a larger, more desperate part of her craved it. She wanted so badly to be seen, to be someone that others wanted to have around. If Kaede wanted to play this little game and bet a date on her losing, hell, Caelia was half tempted to just throw the entire thing altogether!

She was still going to try, though. She didn't like losing.

Caelia's breath caught slightly in her throat as Kaede suddenly dropped all appearances and became... Well, the only word she could think of to describe it was monstrous. She felt a fear sink into her stomach like a stone, wondering briefly if this veteran she'd only just met would actually hurt her. She suddenly became fixated on that thought. Would Kaede just use her like a plaything? Fear mixed with frustration. Her eyes, two gleaming blue pinpricks with red centers, widened ever so slightly.

She focused on Kaede's words about how dark magic came from a dark part of the person using it. Caelia focused on that fear, that frustration, that upset that someone might use her again just because they could and did what she'd always wanted to do in the real world.

She lashed out.

Like a whip, a crackling tendril of dark energy shot out from the Faerin and slammed into the protection that Kaede had wrought around herself. Caelia held it for as long as she could, pushing it to do as much as it could, before it dissipated. When she spoke, her voice trembled ever so slightly, choked with emotion she was trying so bitterly not to show on the outside.

I think I'm starting to get it.

Don't drown in it, Caelia, don't drown in it, she told herself silently. But oh, oh it felt good to lash out at someone for once in her damn life, to have some semblance of control over a situation. Of power. Even though she knew Kaede could beat her easily if the other caster tried, she let herself have this moment of riding high on the magic she was learning to wield.

Rolls

Normal Attack
1d100 (88) + 5 + 0 = 93/4 = 23
23 damage
Dark Magic | Caelia Etterni | 572C15

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@Kaede Hoshi

 

[Darkness]

149 / 170

Rolls

-23hp Damage from Caelia
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Recover
1d20 (2) = 2
Recover 2 HP (Kaede)

Kaede was starting to get some more knowledge about the poor girl as they fought, it was not just a saying you learned more from crossing swords then words. She could tell the girl had issues with real life, and the magic was her escape from them. taking the entire blow head on and slightly sliding backwards to show it was a good attack before moving back to the middle and speaking again.

"Good, but at this rate you will still be going on a date with me.~"

Like a light switch Kaede had swapped back to her playful manner as she spoke and lifted her head with a stuck out tongue. This point though she was humming a song that while she doubted the girl might know was something she felt was worth humming. 'Monster' by Katie sky, it had gotten her past a few rough patches when her dad would TRY to sing it to her from the living room while she was brooding in her room after another breakup or something like that.

While she figured the extent of Caelie's issues was deeper then her own Real life issues she hoped the song might help or make her more mad that Kaede was reading to much into the girl. Either way she wanted to help the girl, even if it was one sided she would do everything to help people out of the darkness like Harmony had done for her. That was one of the only reasons she got out of bed anymore.

"Maybe taking you to that old haunt of mine back in Dunnstads, I hear they recently add a more private area for dates of all kinds to go down.~"

Kaede hummed more as she got the magic shell ready again, though it was clearly not as strong as she was maybe cutting the girl some slack, or was starting to run out of magic power herself. Much to the hidden side she was burning the candle on both ends to keep her own magic in check to avoid it lashing against the attacker who she was as of yet just letting get free hits.

OOC: Two cycles remaining. (Goal 85HP)
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[Caelia Etterni]

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Caelia wasn't sure if the point of Kaede's switching around was to taunt her or what. Still balancing on that razor's edge of composed and falling apart, she grit her teeth slightly and tried to reach for more, more, more. She wanted to prove to Kaede she could do this, that she was stronger than she looked.

That she was dangerous.

I wouldn't be so sure yet...

She says it quietly, almost muttered under her breath. When she lashes out again, though, the beam that crashes into Kaede's shield isn't nearly as strong as it was moments ago. Was she getting tired? Or running out of magic, was that a thing you could do?? She frowned, annoyance clear on her expression.

What she didn't notice was the slight black tint now coming to her otherwise white hair, or the ink-like darkness spreading up her fingers. It seemed the longer she used this magic, the more it was changing her, at least temporarily...

Rolls

Normal Attack
1d100 (24) + 5 + 0 = 29/4 = 7
7 damage
Dark Magic | Caelia Etterni | 572C16

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@Kaede Hoshi

 

[Darkness]

142 / 170

Rolls

-7hp Damage from Caelia
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No action

Kaede would switch to a look of concern when she noticed the physical changes to the girl, so it was not just her that got effected by extended use of the magic. Her mind trying to recall what she even looked like before she used the Taboo magic as much as she breathed to no real avail. She could only hope the girl had some other tools to use to avoid fully losing the memory of the past looks. Though some might just think Kaede was thinking this over to much.

"Almost time to admit defeat.~ If you got a ace up your sleeve now is the ideal time to use it little Caelia.~"

Humming as Kaede would help in her own way by moving to the back edge of the circle, all the girl needed was another heavy attack to win, and Kaede was not going to recover either to show she had faith in her student. She also was doing her best to hide her intention of tossing the match by stepping back when the next attack connected even if it was not strong enough to push her because she felt bad for the girl and wanted to give her a sense of progress against hard odds.

Kaede mused to herself she was still a big softy for woman, even if she was being less bold on approach she wanted them to not dislike her and often did what she felt would lead to them finding her company helpful or desired. Did that mean biting the Lose and having to do what she said sure, but not like Kaede could see the girl making her do something crazy like go drinking or hunt someone down right? Shake her head to refocus on the situation, never look away in the final moments.

OOC: One cycles remaining. (Goal 85HP)
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[Caelia Etterni]

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She was starting to get tired. Caelia could feel the waning of her energy stores almost like watching a health bar decline. Still, she wanted to win this, wanted to prove she was good enough to Kaede. Over the course of meeting the Elf and sharing this part of herself with her, Caelia had grown a hint of respect for the other woman. There was a strong desire now to earn the same from Kaede, to prove that she was worthy of the other's extended attention.

Come on, just a little more... You can do this, Caelia.

The words are whispered to herself as she adjusts her stance once more to attack. That same beam attack lashed out from her, jerking and dancing through the air like a horizontal bolt of lightning as it rushed Kaede once more.

The impact was stronger than the blow before, and Caelia let out a quiet, if tired, laugh of relief. Had she done it? She looked at the ground, trying to see if Kaede had been pushed outside of the circle.

Rolls

Normal Attack
1d100 (72) + 5 + 0 = 77/4 = 19
19 damage
Dark Magic | Caelia Etterni | 572C17

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@Kaede Hoshi

 

[Darkness]

123 / 170

Rolls

-19hp Damage from Caelia
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No action

Kaede took the blow and tried not to oversell the pushback but her acting was not something she was good with when sober as she stumbled backwards and out the circle. Looking down as both feet cross the line with a sigh and puff of her cheeks that she lost. it was worth giving the new players some hope, much more after giving so much that would scare them from the game. least that was how kaede saw it as she walked over to pat the girl's head before speaking.

"You win, so what would you have me do.~"

Playfully toying the words as she reached a hand under Caelia's chin before tracing it away and standing back to give a servent-esc bow to the woman with a teasing smile. her own mind thankful she lost as it quieted down the voices in her head, but sad she would likely not get to tease the girl as much as she could have on a date. Always another day and challenge they could toss up was her safety net, though next time Maybe Kaede would fight back just a little bit.

"Yo can tell me to do just about anything.~ The only things I won't do so willingly is drinking alcohol as I'm trying to stay sober, or harm people... Anything else you have in mind is not off the table though.~"

Kaede would once more playfully tease with her words as she spun around turning her focus more on setting a heavy lid on her magic to pull some of the dark color from her hair and eyes to reveal a light pink color to them both more akin to other elves in the game might have. it was still a long shot from fully turned back but it was enough she would not likely get so caught of guard by the task she was given that her magic might flare. Regardless she would resume humming the same song she had during the fight.

OOC: Caelia wins.
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[Caelia Etterni]

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Caelia let out a breathless laugh as she realized Kaede had indeed gone outside of the circle. Whether or not she noticed the acting surrounding the pushback wasn't clear, she just looked happy to have won. Slowly, the darkness seemed to fade from her hair and skin. She blinked a few times, her irises returning to a more normal state rather than so small and bright. She didn't comment on the physical changes - she might not have even noticed - and looked to Kaede with a smile.

As the other approached and reached a hand under her chin, she tensed slightly. Not a bad sort of tension, just a reaction to an unfamiliar movement from another person. She didn't push Kaede away or anything, though, letting her touch linger for a moment before the other stepped back to bow. She smiled, a little laugh escaping her.

Well... What would you say to teaching me more? I haven't found anyone else who knows a lot about dark magic, not like you seem to. I'd... I'd like to keep learning tricks from you, if you're willing.

She knew she could ask anything of Kaede, at least that was what the other said, but she really did want to keep learning from her.

Besides...maybe she enjoyed spending time with this person, too.

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@Kaede Hoshi

 

[Darkness]

123 / 170

Rolls

Normal Attack
1d100 (93) + 25 + 15 = 133/4
33 damage -into the sky-

Kaede looked a little sad at first hearing the girl's winning reward, she expected something crazy to see if Kaede would actually do it but nope innocent and pure. God Kaede wanted to tease her for it but would simply laugh and reach a hand skyward as dark magic focused in her palm as she held it and let some rings form around it before letting it go skyward and detonate like a dark firework leaving black and purple sparks going outward.

❰ Dark firework ❱

Humming before she would try to swing an arm around Caelia and pull her closer to admire the one spell show with a giggle before speaking up.

"Here I was expecting you to show a naughty side.~ Guess we can train some more until you to tired to escape teasing if that is how you want to play this game.~"

Musing the words as a whisper into the girl's ear before playfully blowing a kiss and moving back to give her some personal space. hand holding another small orb of dark magic as she wondered how else she could explain the magic. figuring she would go the books she read about route while changing the shape of the magic into a circle around them. Both she and Caelia would feel the looming magic trying to eat part of their energy slowly as Kaede spoke.

"Dark magic is best used either in short burst, or as ritual and Damage over time spells like this one. Right now nothing really happens to use but over time, it would harm us without harming the caster if I chose to exclude myself or was outside it."

Watching the circle as she stayed within it as long as Caelia would, or until it was about to get dangerous in witch case she would defuse it and take the nagging of the voices for her choice. There was a lot of ways to use the magic, but Kaede figured the girl was more focused on the combat uses at the moment and not using it to fuel some machine or something. That said though Kaede had forgot to check on Totetsu who was also in the area and noticed the hound had found a distraction in the form of other creatures while it chased around a few birds.

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Caelia wondered if she'd asked for the wrong thing when Kaede's expression saddened for a moment. Before she could ask if something was wrong, though, the other mage was casting once more. She watched in awe as the dark magic coalesced in her hand before firing into the sky, exploding in a beautiful array of sparks of purple and black that were easy to see even in the daylight. She smiled as Kaede looped an arm around her to pull her closer, eyes still turned skyward until the other started to speak once more.

She felt a little thrill run down her spine having Kaede speak so close to her face, her breath playing out across Caelia's skin. She wasn't used to attention like this from anyone, so she just plain didn't know how to react to it. She chuckled a bit nervously, pushing her bangs out of her face and behind her ear.

We don't have to do more today! I'm...kind of tired, if I'm honest. That took a lot out of me, hah.

She stood still as she was enveloped in dark magic, eyes widening slightly as she looked around the circle. She could feel Kaede's magic pulling at her, trying to draw something from her, but she resisted as the other woman explained more about the dark magic they both wielded. She nodded a bit to show she was listening, standing still until the magic was dissipated and they were once more in the sunny clearing.

Her gaze briefly followed Kaede's towards where the hound had trotted off to, but quickly enough it returned to her mentor.

How can I get a hold of you, if I want to meet up and...train more? I'd send a friend request normally, but...

The statement was left hanging between the two of them. She wasn't aware of the full scope of Kaede's UI-lock, but she could assume that some functions of the game no longer worked.

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Kaede would hum some as she considered the question asked, she had no way of accepting the request or even knew if she still showed up on the player listing. That said though she was rather well versed in some magic and opted to try something she had used with Totetsu a lot. Digging around her bag some to find a few white stones she collected from a river some time ago and focused her magic into it. Slowly the once smooth white stone would turn partly black as magic symbols drifted around it's surface and Kaede would hand it over.

"Should let me know if you want to meet, and downside track where you are like a stalker if you think about it ha-ha. The stone is rather fragile so just break it in two and move them apart and I'll try to head over as soon as I can. Or you can just stick around the Eastern or western Brisshal and high chance to find me making rounds around the small towns.~"

Kaede laughed a bit at the end, it was sadly and painfully true that most anyone just had to wait on the roads between the small settlements for a few days and Kaede would show up. She was mostly the medical emergency supply for the area. She had chronomancy to make supplies grow out of season or develop faster, she had Totetsu to traverse large area faster then a horse drawn cart might, and her own clinic got almost no foot traffic because it looked more like ruins then anything else.

"If you want to just chat or gossip for a bit before we go separate ways, or more if you aren't worried someone might come across us.~ i do know a lovely hidden waterfall pond.~"

Once more teasing the girl as Kaede adjusted her hair some and whistled to call Totetsu back over incase it was time to part ways or if they wanted to travel it was faster then walking there and would give Kaede a fun chance to try and tease the girl more by riding with her. Trying to get her own thoughts under control as Kaede swore to be less of an open relationship type and only acted if she could see interest or others took action toward it also, but it was so fun to tease.~

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Caelia watched curiously as Kaede worked magic over the white stone, infusing it with her power before handing it over. The Faerin took it and turned it over in her hand a few times while Kaede explained how it worked. Just break it, and she would come... Easy enough. She didn't mind if the Elf knew where she was all the time, it wasn't like she was trying to hide.

If she ever did need to hide, she'd just...get rid of the stone. Simple. She smiled kindly when Kaede teased her a little again, offering to take her to a hidden waterfall pond somewhere presumably nearby.

As nice as that sounds, I think I'll have to pass this time. I should really try to rest, I'm starting fall asleep just standing here!

It wasn't a lie, either. Caelia's eyes had been drooping slightly while Kaede had been talking, once even closing fully as she swayed slightly on her feet before jolting back to full consciousness.

@Kaede Hoshi

 

[Darkness]

Kaede could only sigh in defeat when the girl officially turned her down. Moving to climb atop Totetsu who happily barked and with little warning grew back to full size towering over some of the trees if she half stood up leaving Kaede some distance away from the girl. Inhaling before she would shout her farewell message to the girl in a playful tone.

"Well then, Until you want to spend that waterfall date token, or that extra training session token, I bid you ado fair lady Caelia. Try not to dream of me to much, or I might show up sooner then you think.~"

Humming as she gave a light tap of her heel to Totetsu and the hound rushed off back towards home. She had made a friend in the girl, and who knows maybe one day it could become something more if Kaede learned how to play the cards right. Either way she was happy she got caught during this delivery, and as she was riding home it dawned on her, she had others to do today... oh well she could do them another day not like she was getting paid for it.

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