Charles Patricius

[Apollymi]

The mind of Iino Miko was something quite complex and only made further complicated by the introduction of the truer forms of her own interests into the mix. Takao could enjoy teasing her and even enjoy his juice, but his words would always receive an outburst and flustering, as was the case with quite a few individuals in Miko's life. "True as that is... let me lurk," she claimed. Of course, she seemed to be asking a lot of things like that from the men in her life lately, when she thought about it. Specifically things that seemed to be the opposite of what the individual in question was like. She'd asked her very rational mentor to let her dream, she'd asked for the very magical Mugen to let her rationalize... and quite a few other such things. 'Hm, why do I keep asking things like that?' she questioned herself. It was a thing worth her own boxing and considerations as she made peace with her existence. Still there was a speech of entitlement, and Takao's right to her inside voice and the sounds it created. "Hai hai, it's yours, but no complaints about the sounds you get♪~" Miko chirped quickly back. Perhaps she'd been spending a bit too much time flirting lately, that one sounded flirty even to her. "Oh? That one wasn't so intense. I expected a tirade..." Shutara commented almost absently. 'There was definitely a tirade, it just changed before she said it,' that was Kaguya's conclusion when she'd seen Miko's fingers tapping together. "I wonder about that myself... " Kaguya said aloud while Miko sighed her hands on the keyboard as she allowed her fingers to be grounded by keys instead of anything else. She'd really missed piano as her main form of instrument she'd definitely be spending a lot of time with it in the future. "Oh, before I forget, I take it you like the juice..." Miko mentioned as she played a different more classical version of a c-scale which she'd not heard properly in quite a while.

Rita gave observations to Hiroshi in a similar fashion to how he provided them to her. She needed him to know how out of the ordinary he was and wondered if he truly understood it at all. His following words made it clear that he had no real understanding of the normal interactions between men and women at all. He claimed he wouldn't be telling her things she and others could already see and preferred deeper and more meaningful observations. He also claimed that he wouldn't lie and given everything about him so far... she could only laugh and nod her head. "Hehehe~, You know that's really weird right? Like, charming and interesting but that isn't how people operate, in general. I am really stunned because unlike most people, I actually believe you wouldn't lie to me, or anyone else for that matter," she claimed, as she pulled on oven mitts and pulled that cake out of the intense heat. It had a golden brown outer hue but was still soft to the touch. She plucked a toothpick out of the holder and placed a small hole in the middle. When it came out clean she turned off the oven and left the cake to rest atop it. "Still, I can appreciate that at least, a lot more that most things, even though its outlandish."

[Bloodedge]

Few could explain the oddities of Iino Miko, and fewer still could fully quantify them. Takao was on neither list. In his mind, she was just that cute, innocent girl who was sometimes contrary for the sake of it. Even now, she requested lurking from a career extrovert. Of course, Takao could do naught but allow it. "You can lurk; that's fine. I'll make the words, and everyone will think they're mine," he said easily. Most didn't even realize how seriously Mikami Takao took those words. Most of his songs were not his own lyrics; they were more like... his interpretation of others' thoughts. In that way, he was a devourer of dreams both waking and otherwise. Such was how the moniker Dreameater was born all those years ago. Moving on, Miko questioned the juice and how much Takao enjoyed it. In the midst of all that teasing, he managed to forget commentary. "Oh, right! Gomen. It's actually delicious. I'm not sure if it's the juice, though. Maybe it's the mouth spot you left on my cup? Got any flavored lip gloss on or anything?" he asked, entirely joking.

Hiroshi couldn't fathom why honesty was such a strange thing to this woman, or to humans of this world in general. An elf would not lie about their opinions of someone; not for any reason. Well, perhaps there were some who were up to more... devious activities, but he was no such elf and no such man. "Lies serve no purpose. For example, what if I were to lie about one of your features? What would be the point? They may be features I enjoy, but you wouldn't have them. Perhaps that is not a cause for disinterest, but if interest is present, why should I not speak of the interesting features? Any other choice is senseless. All people and things possess a certain flair on an individual level; there is always something worth speaking of, good or bad. In this case, seeing primarily 'good' things results in observations that have been interpreted as praise. I see no issues," the tall male rambled while Rita recovered her cake. Ah, that was an interesting thing to look at without the extra decoration and flavoring. It looked almost like a bread, but far softer, moister and surely packed with its own flavors if the previous sample was worth comparison. "Hmm. Interesting. As I noted earlier, it is remarkable to see those things become this. Perhaps you should sell these at your shop?"

[Apollymi]

There were indeed only a few people who could explain the oddities of Iino Miko, and maybe they'd even explain them to her at some point. For now, she was allowed the depth of her lurking, though with Takao speaking on it in a way that seemed to mean something quite different to the two magically inclined girls sitting on the couch across from the two. "Hai, arigatou na," Miko offered sincere gratitude and even a smile. She didn't think she could lurk forever, that much was as obvious as that practiced signature. She'd never even really considered it an option, but... until she found, whatever she was looking for she simply couldn't put herself in the position of holding responsibility for the music she made. Oh well, she was on her way, at some point she might find herself capable of repaying that particular debt, whenever the stage fright truly ebbed. She'd even given a bit of consideration to writing a few songs on her own in their entirety but that'd have to wait just a bit... there were too many pieces just floating along in her head, she wasn't sure of them just yet. But that was also fine as Takao finally commented on the state of his drink. He claimed it was delicious after issuing an apology and then more teasing. It was delicious but he didn't know if it was the juice or maybe just some flavored lip gloss of Miko's, 'I'll give you a mouth to taste!' her brain replied making her close her eyes for a second. 'That is aggressive.' she thought but didn't argue when that these thoughts become so acceptable. Of course there was a flush on her face because such teasing would always make that sort of thing happen. "I... don't wear lip gloss, but it's good to know you're still having fun at my expense, Takushi..." she murmured. "I'm also glad you like the drink..." her choice this time to simply skip over the directness of his outburst. She knew he saw it as a joke, he made such jokes with relative ease.

Speaking of ease, Rita found it easy to talk to, and easy to listen to Hiroshi. He had a full rant to give, but it was quite interesting to take in. In Rita's opinion this man often spoke like he wasn't human himself and she was only made more amused by that thought as she drank this evening. "Lying about features is pretty common. Whether a point of interest or disinterest, most people don't tend to care. You are a lot more rational than most humans can ever be, I've witnessed people give compliments they don't mean with the sole intention of being mean or rude to each other," she explained. "It's good that you aren't like that, but I am sure there are plenty of stories to be shared by people who have had lies spread about them even though they've done nothing wrong... to be honest it seems almost alien of you to think the way you do, but I enjoy the unique perspective," she said truthfully. Humanities darker aspects were likely more prevalent than they could be in other places. And even in nice places people could still make them less nice. But that didn't really matter long term either. Rita liked baking the cake she'd created so recently was finally finished. And it seemed that there was more commentary to offer about it as well, as for selling the cakes she gave a shrug. "When the old guy who left me this place was still working, I used to sell them on special occasions and holidays. I thought about converting it to a partial bakery at some point but I definitely didn't have time to bake while running the shop before..." she said thinking about it now. She had a lot more free time than she used to, now that she wasn't taking care of an empty home and a listless husband. A creative outlet or two would keep her busy for a time.

[Bloodedge]

Miko didn't wear lip gloss, apparently. Takao found that strange, as she seemed to have a particular sheen on her mouth of late. Takao even appeared slightly confused, but then... there wasn't an actual mark on his glass or anything. "Really? Every now and then, it looks like you do. It's a good look for you," he said earnestly. With that, he'd continue drinking his juice/energy drink mix calmly. Alas, he wasn't quite done bothering Miko. "And I was gonna go for seconds," he joked further. Sadly, Miko's assumptions weren't quite accurate. Takao was full of jokes... but he wasn't entirely joking. For the duration of their friendship, he'd been taking small jabs and finding no reciprocation. It was... strange. He'd picked up a hint of interest here and there, but figured there were other factors snuffing it out. It seemed that was still the case. It took all he had to avoid sighing openly. "So, anything else on the agenda? I figure you're about ready to start molesting that new keyboard, and nobody needs to see that... again. If you guys want to do something or even spend the night though, that's cool too. Tarae, you're staying, right?"

While Takao proved how very free he was with his space, Hiroshi found proof of humanity's... foolishness. The cause for lies made no sense whatsoever, and he couldn't even begin to think of why it was 'alien' for him to view things as he did. Being called alien was strange in its own right, actually ─ Rita didn't know how true that statement was. He was very much an alien lifeform by many of the perceived standards. Sadly, she would not be finding out the whole truth of it ─ at least not presently. Perhaps one day, when the prophecy of convergence reared its head again, that would be possible. "I'll take that as flattery from you. I do pride myself on being... not quite human, as some might put it," he said between sips of beer. He was reaching the end of another can, and beginning to feel its effects on his equilibrium. Hiroshi's mind, however, would not be affected so easily. "You have much time now, if you choose to take it. I can manage the shop alone so long as I'm living here, and there is even that newcomer you've assigned duties to. You clearly need time to reacclimate to life and acclimate to many changes. I am ready and willing to enable these things however you desire, including by carrying the burden of shop management. If there is anything else, you need only ask," he assured with a brief pause thereafter. "Hmm. It seems I am beginning to feel this drink's effects on my body. I expected it to take more."

[Apollymi]

Miko didn't wear lip gloss but at least one person besides Miko was aware of the state of her body. Kaguya could only smirk a bit as she realized that Takao's senses might have been slightly better than she'd been giving him credit for, even while she acknowledged his magical abilities. Still according to Takao, it looked like she did from time to time and he claimed it was a great look for her, Miko's fingers began tapping together as she looked up, seemingly embarrassed, but it was mostly because of the thing happening in her head. 'Bet that dick will look good on my lips, try me!' Miko's mental tirades were always so dark leaning. "Hai... arigatou," she simply accepted the compliment burying the rest in a deep box. Kaguya couldn't help but wonder what was said, the radio silence of Miko's mind was starting to be bothersome. She didn't know she'd find it so amusing to the know exactly what the girl was thinking, it'd only been a few days and she truly missed the white noise of the perverted girl's thoughts. Too bad Miko wouldn't be able to properly bury it, because Takao claimed he would have come back for seconds, of her lips. Miko cut her eyes in Takao's direction, a certain devious light seeming to take them for just a second before she remembered who she was talking to. This wasn't one of her conquests nor one of her mentors, this was... a different sort of friendship. 'Shush... it's not like that...' she tried to talk herself out of her current state with relative quickness before something odd fell out of her face. "Almost got me that time," she managed quietly, her flushed face turning back to her keyboard. Kaguya watched all this play out with wide eyes, Ai did too. Shutara was used to it, but she saw something a little different in Miko's reaction that time. Oddly enough it would be Kaguya who spoke, cryptic though it was, "Sou ka, Mi-chan can't see the forest for the trees..." she said deviously, looking at Takao. Well... that'd have to be fixed, and she was the invasive friend so she'd see to it. It was her duty after all, but what was Ai's duty was, technically something else. "I do like the offer and normally I'd say a big musical sleepover is a great idea, but I have a date. And I need to make sure these two are tucked somewhere they can't get into trouble," Ai said carefully. "As if we'd get into trouble. And... how does a shut-in get dates, Ai-nee? Also Mi-chan needs to pick up her parents~" Kaguya mentioned. "Fuck. I forgot... I wouldn't hear the end of it if I was late again today," Miko said seemingly distressed at having to stop her molestation. "Also don't call it molesting... you have no idea how long it's been for me," she said about the piano. "Well, I'm always up for a sleepover and the room I'm supposed to take isn't ready yet, I was hoping I could crash today~" Shutara said pleased as she always would be.

Flattery, that is how Hiroshi would take being called alien. "Hm, it's probably for the best, I did mean it as a compliment," Rita affirmed. It seemed that Hiroshi was even fine with accepting more work as Rita navigated her new personal life. She was actually quite stunned as it seemed really generous of an offer, even if she was paying him for his services already. "I really want to argue about forcing all this extra work on you when we've only just met. But, I also feel like I shouldn't and just accept the extra time... so I'll try and make full use of you while you're here. Thank you..." she offered. Though much like her niece her own mind wandered just briefly. He'd been very casual about accepting potential sexual advances, and the more she drank the more it seemed like a good idea to maybe, do something about her long standing frustrations. In her own mind, he was a ready target, not as extreme as the others who threw themselves at her, and something about him made her feel quite comfortable in his presence as if she could grow into her best self in his care. "Grain based alcohol is a bit slow moving but always has that kind of late quality. It doesn't take much to get to the best point, as long as you aren't normally a drinker," she said. "Also, you should be very careful... I'm being good, but if you make such open-ended offers I could throw myself at you, Hiroshi-san~" she said in gentle warning.

[Bloodedge]

Something was slightly different about the way Miko responded now. Takao wasn't sure how much one could change in a few months both physically and mentally, but Miko's pauses in moments like these were a bit longer... and they felt somehow different. Either way, there was nothing to be done about those answers remaining intact. As for the matter of going for seconds, Miko alleged he almost 'got her' this time. What could she have meant by that? Well, that look in her eye just beforehand belied a completely different answer. "Almost, huh? Guess I'll try again later. I'll get you~" he teased. Kaguya had something very interesting to say about Miko's observational mishaps. Her words were worth Takao's direct attention; she understood something important. Regardless, it seemed the group wouldn't be sticking around much longer. One had a date, two others had to be kept out of trouble, and one of the latter pair had familial obligations. "Damn. Well, there's always room. You're all free to loop back around if anything changes; just give me a call," he said. He and Shutara would be alone, it seemed. No matter; it was often that way. Much the same could be said of Miko... who could definitely be called a keyboard molester. "It's definitely molesting. Just a minute ago, you looked like you were trying to get it going. It'd basically be porn if not for the fact that... you know... it's a keyboard~"

There was another positive attributed to Nara Rita. Though she considered arguing against his offer to take on the workload, she saw the sense in accepting, and did so. Wisdom was showing itself through this woman. "Good. You and those you are connected to will be better for it. One should make time for their passions, and incorporate them into their work. In doing so, one opens the door to much growth," he assured. Ah, but it seemed another door was opening. As they began talking about alcohol and this particular variant's effects, Rita warned that she was being good, and that she could 'throw herself' at him with those sorts of offers on the table. She suddenly sounded more like her niece than ever before, leaning into a much more familiar type of conversation. "Sou ka. You make it sound like a warning to be on guard against. In truth, I believe any warning should be sent the other way. I would accept with honors, surely, but I believe there would be some caveats to that activity ─ things to be understood about human expectation of limits."

[Apollymi]

There were a couple of notable slips, Kaguya could nearly hear it, the perverse words slipping from Miko's heart into her brain and being silenced, and translated into something more palatable. In response to being told that he'd almost gotten her, Takao claimed he'd try again later. He'd get her... "Uh-huh," Miko couldn't fathom a proper reply. Actually she couldn't make sense of it. She'd started hearing the things he said as if there was some implied deviance, like he was making a pass at her. But obviously that was just her projecting... it'd never felt that way before and she was still on a bender and obviously not every person who spoke to her was trying to get into her pants. That'd be a rather presumptuous idea. And in that moment her stomach was grumbling, she was starving.. Meanwhile, Ai had something cheeky to say, "Say you won't get into trouble like both of your underaged selves didn't spend last night in a casino. Beyond that a shut-in gets dates the same way your exhibitionist self and everyone else does... through Mi-tan~" Ai said as if it was perfectly reasonable. "Fair enough," Kaguya said seeming to know that Miko was basically a hub for their sexual appetites. "Ah, it's Ch... Kazu then. Gambareyo," Miko said earnestly. "Hai hai, no warnings or anything, just acceptance?" Ai said seemingly pleased. Though she knew what her friends were like she still expected a bit of pushback for being so aggressive about the date thing, but Miko at least wanted someone else simply to be happy, regardless of the position that it put her in. "Iia, Kazu is great and he isn't the type to be put off by anything slightly weird about you, or your shut-in behavior... so have fun," Miko said earnestly. Such a thing triggered an interesting memory for Shutara, as the girl seemed to always do that sort of thing for other people. "Also there is no need to worry about me, I plan on working tonight so... I won't be leaving whatever room I find myself alone in with this, which I am borrowing and will return in a couple of days... and it's not porn, you don't understand how long it's been for me," she offered quickly to Takao with sparkly almost pleading eyes. "Also, I won't just return it, in a couple of days I should be actually free, since it's still spring break for me, If you want to hang out, for real... this time. But only if you want," she offered honestly. "And I'll make sure she calls you, no worries~" Kaguya mentioned knowing how easily Miko became distracted. She needed to spend some time with this keyboard, but she also needed to get her parents. Kaguya had sat up and began putting her shoes back on, and Miko was slipping into the ridiculous heels she'd been wearing today.

Meanwhile, there was an interesting moment taking place within Rita's apartment. The likeness between her and her niece was starting to make a bit more sense as time went on. She was told she should make time for her passions and that she and everyone else would be better for her long term delving into such things. She'd take advantage of Hiroshi's kindness while he was around to offer it. Actually many things in her mind told her to take advantage of him in general, including the disembodied voice of one of her roommates. She giggled then her head tilted back as an easy-going reaction came from Hiroshi that was intriguing, inviting and full of openness. "You said it would be an honor, that's another of those things you say that sounds like such a compliment. When in fact I have pretty much said I'd just be using you to get over a problem I am having," she claimed those magenta eyes of her narrowing just a bit. He was quite the tall man and he claimed to be inhuman and her human and horny brain could only equate it to one thing... so how else was she to take that. "I'm willing to accept that warning but, it just makes me curious. I have to see now, I guess I know what I'm doing while the cake cools... come on Hiroshi-san~" she said knowing that her friends had once been right, she and one other friend of hers, were absolutely terrible at flirting. Well, no matter, she supposed, doing something about those nagging sensations of her body was owed her at this point.

And while one session started up, it would appear that Chika was at her limit. Her eyes were swirling as she approached yet another orgasm. She was face up with Kazuhiko still moving around within her rear. She could feel something massive coming, with one leg placed atop Kazuhiko's shoulder. "...Chika's leaving this time..." she claimed as if that made sense. Of course, as her body tightened around him, it would become obvious that when she reached climax this time, she'd be passing out. But she was holding on, with all of her strength in an epic contest to do her absolute best. Loud squelching noises were still being heard and a mess of fluids were still dripping everywhere though her body was tingling and the entirety of the living room smelled of lychee and almonds. This would be the end for her. Even that bow seemed to stop spinning as she worked herself towards completion this time.

[Bloodedge]

And so, it became clear that this little group on the tour bus would be disbanding within moments. A brief discussion between the parting trio took place, including a name Takao wasn't familiar with. The past few months must have been busy, or perhaps he'd simply never had reason to hear the name. Whatever the case, Miko would apparently be returning that keyboard within a couple of days... after some 'alone time' with it. Takao shook his head. "Not much point in bothering. Neither of us is going to use it, so just keep it. If I hear anything about Kaiba Corp wanting it back, I'll let you know," he stated. The way things seemed during the acquisition of that piano, it was probably made with Museion in mind anyway. As such, Kaiba Seto likely had it constructed for Miko herself, the same way Takao's guitar was engineered. Moving on, it seemed Miko would have some free time during the intended return window for that keyboard. He didn't have use for the keyboard, but there was a twinkle in his eye during the rest of her words. What a rare opportunity. If nothing else, he could already trust Kaguya to keep her word; she seemed the forceful friend type. "I think I should be free until the next show, as long as nothing comes up. I'll be looking forward to a call then," he chirped.

In the meantime, another fact was presented by Hiroshi. Just as others had been, this one was taken as a compliment despite its objectivity. He'd have to get used to how his demeanor was received in this world. In the world of Alaya, it was simply accepted ─ he was an elf and a scholar. As for the fact that Rita would merely be using him in the idea they discussed, he hardly thought that would be a problem from any man's perspective. "That is more of a reason to make myself available, not less. It would only mean my skills have been put to use for the betterment of another. That would make it an honor as well as a privilege," he said with absolute certainty. Meanwhile, Rita made some seemingly accurate assumptions about the warning he offered. Much like Miko before, she seemed curious to find out. None of that typical human tact was applied when she urged him to follow along, and frankly... he didn't need any of it. He walked along behind the woman, not a word of agreement needed. "Interestingly direct, I must say. I suppose fate decrees I am to be 'used' today."

Deviance had been the primary objective in Yuuya's abode this day. No end would come just yet, but... something would come to an end. Specifically, Chika was making it sound like she was ending ─ or rather, leaving. What a strange thing to say, Kazuhiko thought. Either way, he wasn't nearly done enjoying himself. He loomed over the girl's body, keeping that one leg of hers held firm against his shoulder while his hips moved vigorously against her. Kazu felt the flesh of her backside rubbing and slapping against his lap each thrust. Between that, the feeling of swimming focused around his pelvic region, and the intense friction applied to his shaft, Kazu couldn't stop moving if he tried. "Huh, leaving? That's a party foul! You'll owe me big time if you check out now~" he warned as if serious. Of course, Chika wasn't the only one 'leaving' as it were. The genetic and spiritual base code of Kazuhiko was leaving... his body. Indeed, only moments after that impromptu warning, he was pumping his essence into Chika's rear, as if he'd been saving up for ages instead of literally letting it pour freely all along.

[Apollymi]

While they were getting ready to leave, Ai took the opportunity to look at the keyboard and figure out how it would be packed. Such was easiest done by her and she found it amusing. To her own surprise the keyboard lowered into its standing legs and folded in half to make it more carriable. It went even further than that, the legs of it, becoming handles and the small ball-bearings at the center becoming wheels for it to be pulled behind someone with a surprisingly short wing span or picked up and carried. "Sou ka, Kaiba Seto might also be a stalker while being a genius," Ai commented noting that this would make it quite easy for Miko to carry around a keyboard with her, even given her smaller size. That being said Miko was busy chatting with Takao who claimed she could keep the keyboard and he'd let her know if Kaiba Corp wanted it back. "If you insist. Though I'd probably cry if they actually wanted it back," she said, already quite attached and it would only become worse over the course of the night. "Arigatou Ai-nee," she said as she glanced over at the girl who was holding those things, while Kaguya gathered up the bags of shirts and the like. In the meantime Kaguya was noting the obvious interest in an extra meeting that Takao was having. She also couldn't help but realize that Miko had asked the lad out on a date, even though she probably wouldn't think that is what she was doing. 'Mi-chan are you really so hopeless?' she wondered internally. Of course, Miko wasn't hopeless. She noticed that twinkle in his eye but attributed it directly to the idea that she was going to hang out with him after neglecting him a bit. She saw it as a showing of his general happiness and Miko wanted her friends to be happy, even if the things that made them happy made her sad. "Hai hai, it's a date, I'll call you~" she said without any thought of how the words sounded. She simply put them together and knew they'd work out. Afterward she stepped up in front of Takao, she did something that felt quite natural for her and reached up holding his face on both sides and smiling at him. "And take care of your voice, if you break it... I'll break you♪~" she said in all seriousness. "Mi-chan's inside voice is on the outside, suddenly..." Kaguya commented making a blush come to Miko's face. But she wasn't just talking about the lass's words but was also commenting about her actions, those that she didn't know she took around people she liked truly. This was the second time in a very short amount of time that she'd done something very normal and had a slip of some sort.

In the meantime, Rita was busy letting her internal monologue and external dialogue meet in front of an equally strange individual. Hiroshi continued to prove himself an alien among the men she'd met. And each time he spoke in a way that defined those differences, Rita became more certain of her actions around him. It was almost laughable how easily the man found purpose in what a human would call being taken advantage of, "Still not doing anything to dissuade the thought that you might be an alien. I like the energy though~" she said in all honesty. And apparently Hiroshi took no issue with her behavior either following along like he was going to be taken on a grand adventure. "Yeah, since you seem to like it... I won't think too hard about it, but I don't have an ounce of tact... I couldn't flirt to save my life. One of my roommates claimed it was one of my best individual traits," she explained of the situation. The truth of the matter was that when she was younger some were run off by the bluntness of her conversations with them, they weren't sure about how serious she was when she spoke. She had the easiest time talking to even more forceful misfit types, such was made obvious by even her conversations with Hiroshi. "Also I take it by that statement you don't mind being used, in truth it's been a while so... I apologize in advance," she said earnestly. She planned to find out her curiosities and unlike her niece, the maturity of her existence dictated that she skipped a lot of the formalities of a sexual endeavor, choosing to begin undressing him to sate her current curiosity unbuckling his belt while looking up into his face. The truth was she felt almost needy and after reaching her bedroom, which had been made up today she found it to be an almost perfect setting for this sort of thing, it was a bit dark, with a large bed and dark colored sheets with rose patterns. Another such pattern existed on her outer left thigh and stretched with thorns down behind it, like a tribal tattoo, whenver that came into perspective.

At the same time, Chika was being reamed. In truth she seemed to be stunned, even the bow in her hair seemed to flop. Ah, but what was said in response to the thought that she'd be checking out soon? That it was a party foul? "I'll pay!" she claimed not even bothering to confirm what she'd be owing or anything like that. Such was simply her nature. It didn't help that there was a buzzing sensation traveling through her body, as Kazuhiko's biggest load yet was leashed into her rear along with the slapping sensation of flesh against flesh. She was going stir crazy. She could practically feel everything prickling across her skin, from the depths of her body which couldn't process anything else. She moaned her content, her entire body tightening only to lose the light in her swirling eyes and go limp soon after. Her brain reached maximum overload and she upon reaching that last orgasm had her body overwhelmed enough to completely stop it from functioning for the forseeable future.

[Bloodedge]

Takao could say one thing about Kaiba Seto: he was definitely a stalker. The number of meetings he had with the man didn't hold a candle to the number of events Kaiba Seto could recall about Takao's personal life. He may have been made privy to more things than necessary by unknown means, but it never seemed to be for any negative or malicious purposes. "Well you're not wrong," was Takao's response to Ai. He could only hope the next meeting with that man was some time away, and it seemed Miko thought much the same, given her attachment to that keyboard. More importantly, Miko offered some interesting phrasing about their arranged hangout. A date, she called it. Though that was a common phrase for any agreement between people, he couldn't resist picking on the lass's use of it in this instance. "A date, huh? I'll be sure to double brush my teeth and wear something nice," he said. Soon enough, Miko's hands were against either side of his face, as if scolding a child or... perhaps something else. Eyes wide and brow lifted, Takao stared into the girl's face to hear a most interesting threat. "Yes, mom. Whatever you say, mom," he said sarcastically, dipping a few fingers into his cup to splash a bit of that mixed drink into Miko's face. "Go, go! The longer you stay here, the more likely I am to trap you all in the tour. The stuff I meant to give you guys is in that drawer behind the cabin. You guys can get my number from her if you want. Oh, and... if you wanted merch, you could have all gotten it for free. Somebody keeps refusing the handout~"

Hiroshi would not consciously fend off the thought that he may be an alien. It was so true, he couldn't discourage it. Apparently, they would both be keeping a noted aspect of their personalities, with Rita deciding the same for her straightforward approaches. Ah, but Hiroshi had not yet seen it all. Soon, he'd know in greater detail how direct Nara Rita could be. "It is a favorable trait in those who can utilize it properly. The same could not be said of anyone taking that approach. One could say you are answering your soul's nature, and in that regard, it is made appealing by being truthful to who you are," the male rambled. Just then, they reached the bedroom, and Hiroshi... learned more about how direct Nara Rita could be. An advance apology could have belied some lacking experience, memory or tact... or even all three. There were multiple assumptions to be made, but it certainly may have been for the fact that Rita would immediately begin loosing his belt. She showed an amount of urgency he'd seen somewhat recently in a strange forest. Surely alcohol couldn't have been equally to blame here; they weren't having that sort of banter before. Either way, Hiroshi could see the similarities once more. This woman's niece would have begged to be excused for her actions in such a moment, though only after prior agreement as he observed. Moreover, things would have started in a very different way. Perhaps Hiroshi was soon to learn what more mature people of Gaia were like. Everything was an opportunity for learning.

Speaking of learning... one Totsuka Chika didn't seem keen on doing so ─ at least in Kazu's opinion. She haphazardly agreed to pay the unnamed price he assigned, leaving him open to make up any ridiculous price he wanted. Based on their interaction thus far, he'd definitely be doing that. Perhaps he would even consult Miko to figure out how many buttons there were to press. Sadly, there was nothing else to be said in the moment. During that final expulsion, Kazu noted a lack of consciousness in his partner of the evening. What was he to do? Well, he hadn't stopped thrusting, though he would be slowing his thrusts over time. This wasn't quite enough. Nothing felt like enough, and he still wasn't completely sure why. As he continued squelching about in Chika's rear for a bit longer, noting no loss of firmness on his end, there was only one thing he could wonder. "Uh... I don't know how long it's been, but... Angie?!" he called out. Maybe it had been long enough by now.

[Apollymi]

According to Takao, Kaiba was definitely a stalker. Interesting, but given all of his money and all of the things he was involved in, it wasn't truly surprising. "I feel like that might come up later," Ai said thinking she probably should have looked into it a bit more. Still, there was a certain amount of design etiquette placed into the creation of that keyboard which made Ai realize it was probably made with Iino Miko's small self in mind. Looking over at Miko the lass didn't seem very concerned about it, so either it was going into a box or she'd decided that information wasn't important. Meanwhile, a perfectly innocuous statement was interpreted in such a way as to leave Takao open to teasing Miko, her own eyes widened for a moment before she closed them... that intense blush on her face going literally nowhere. "And there you go again," she said, opening her eyes and looking over his attire. There was nothing negative about what she said though, she wouldn't actually stop him from enjoying himself at her expense. And maybe if her head was less busy she'd think about that in a more serious manner. She had thousands of thoughts all of which she'd be keeping to herself, but that look was... markedly less innocent than others. And it would only be made more so by the widening of his eyes and lifting of his brows at her threat. 'Kawaii♫!~' her brain chimed for just a second before his utterances came with a plashing of her face. 'He splashed us! Lick him, assert dominance!' she thought as her body recoiled. "Party foul," she uttered. Perhaps if it'd been someone else she was speaking to she would have said something about missing her mouth... but for now she busied herself with licking her lips and getting sticky juice off her face. "Hai hai, I'll pick up the stuff. Mi-chan, be better at acceptance~" Kaguya said while going to the drawer in question and picking up enough of the items for each of them without a second thought. Miko held up her hands in surrender, "I know... I know... I am trying to be better about accepting and taking more for myself. Arigatou... and ja ne~" she offered sincerely putting forth more of an effort to not cut out the kindness of others based on her odd perceptions. Maturity was something she was trying to develop at least... "Ja~" Kaguya said as well with parting gifts in hand. "It was great to meet you," Ai mentioned as she slipped off. "Hai hai, see you girls later. Stop by the booth at the convention if you have time!~" Shutara said to all present. What an interesting change in demeanor their younger friend had, to go along with some very interesting friends.

Meanwhile, Rita was busy proving exactly the difference between someone of mature emotional stability and someone who was not. Though her apology had been a bit vague at best, technically speaking, Hiroshi wasn't wrong in any of his assumptions. She considered herself to be quite out of practice in sexual endeavors and oddly impatient and in need of physical contact. Hiroshi's assertions about the nature of her personality 'positives' and why they appeared as such were quite interesting, "Well, that doesn't sound too bad. And I take it to mean it's perfectly fine for me to..." she'd begun talking and undoing Hiroshi's belt once in her bedroom. She'd said she was curious but upon undoing his belt and unzipping his pants the trip down his legs was... a bit strenuous. There was extra firmness down one of them which she assumed to be the start of an erection but... "Huh," she said her thumb grazing would would have been the normal length of a member which was substationally girthier already than she'd known them to be, for manhood which reached far below even what she would have considered normal given his height. "Hang on, how is this possible? How are you hiding this in pants?!" she said seemingly outraged. "Did I go blind? No... is it the pattern, are you hiding this with the pattern of the pants?" she said seemingly in awe of the existence of manhood so much bigger than she was already giving it credit for. Once she managed to free it, she really was just generally shocked and thus having a strange conversation about it. "I have to have gone blind or be really out of loop for this to be so shocking. I would have called a friend if I'd known I'd end up in a situation like this..." she said in a manner which was mostly a joke, though in her younger years, she definitely would have at least considered it.

Meanwhile, the sqelching noises slowed as Chika's lack of consciousness became obvious. Of course, this was to be expected, her brain was fried after all. But beyond that point there were at least two other targets, one of which Kazuhiko immediately named. Angelica was in tail end of another match with Kei, and had, only two cards left to draw and a necessary mill 3 in her next turn. She hadn't even looked up but still that gentle cry came from her, "Noooooooooooo..." she said. Kei's eyes widened. Her victory was forthcoming but, was Chika the most physical among them, really already down for the count. That was quite terrifying as a thought. 'I can't take that next. I have to hide!' she thought immediately. She missed her spider related abilities. She wanted to shoot herself onto the ceiling to make sure she wasn't in sight whenever that popped up. But she also felt like she couldn't be a total coward about it. She couldn't scurry off to a dark corner and plot, no... decisive action was necessary. Could he be distracted, until the arrival of reinforcements? That had to be the first plan.

[Bloodedge]

With Miko and the others taking their leave, Dreameater's tour bus was becoming virtually empty. Only he and Shutara remained, which was about par for the course most times. Oh well. At present, he had juice to finish and fun to have, albeit with the added confusion that came with a certain brunette visiting once in a blue moon. Signs of change were there, but very slight. Time would tell if those signs meant anything. Some songs were destined to repeat forever, entering the realm of 'timeless classics' as some called them. This one definitely wasn't a one hit wonder of any sort. . .

Hiroshi's time in a world solely inhabited by humans was intriguing at every turn. After a few days in this world, he was finally going to study the more intimate side of humans who had no magical knowhow whatsoever. Of course, he believed Rita would be among the best subjects for said study as one who undoubtedly had magical potential. The variables were all lining up... but then, there was the warped reality as perceived by Rita. That part was understandable. Ah, but the moment was refreshing as well. When confronted by something beyond her understanding, she questioned logically. Hiroshi had been making no efforts to conceal himself; he'd merely donned the breeches provided to him. "By my understanding, the pattern would be to blame. I was just researching that yesterday in my free time. This... plaid pattern has many notable effects on the human eye, but one not observed in any study I've seen is perhaps the most important. This particular variant is composed of lines forming together to create larger, bolder lines. When viewed, I notice it becomes nigh impossible to focus the eye on a single location within the pattern without great conscious effort. Perhaps that is the reason," he explained calmly, as if a woman hadn't just trailed her hand down the length of his cock. Ever the studious one, Hiroshi even addressed her mention of enlisting a friend as a matter of intrigue. "Hmm. Though I am certain you are more than equipped to accomplish much, I suppose a bit of numerical bolstering could prove useful to everyone involved. If that is your desire, I have no additional obligations tonight. I would be willing to wait."

Hiroshi may have been ready and willing to wait around, but Kazu was not. Chika was down for the count. Sakura had to keep her distance until Angelica became stable. Saori had been a phantom since the end of their earlier session. Angelica... was still groaning that extended 'no' each time her name was called. Kazu's list of options was becoming shorter and shorter, but... ah! Angelica was in the company of another girl, wasn't she? The white-haired girl from Miko's friend group was around. As he recalled, each of them showed some level of interest. Maybe... just maybe, he could successfully shoot the proverbial shot. With that in mind, Kazu carefully pulled himself away from the unconscious pink-haired lass, making his way toward the kitchen. Once there, he would be leaning around the doorframe, looking no worse for wear apart from the full nudity. "What about... Shirogane, was it? I've got way too much energy to burn off. So... if there's any interest. . ."

[Apollymi]

A pair was settling in on a tour bus and a trio were on a ten minute cab ride back to their shared dwelling. While the oddities of Miko were being considered by Takao, Miko was considering her own strangeness as well, after a few words from Kaguya and Ai about the nature of her blindness. Whatever came of those conversations, they had ten minutes to fully get through all the details.

All the while, Hiroshi was busy being as alien as possible in a situation that Rita herself found just as strange. Her desire to understand how he was hiding his manhood was immediately answered in the most neutral and scientific way possible. Her eyes widened as she looked up at him, her brows furrowing gently soon after. "Sou ka, that's weird. I didn't actually expect an answer, I like it though..." she said. It was odd to have a curiosity answered, especially by the man who was having his dick touched. It was almost a foreign concept to her enough that it needed a proper explanation... "Rather, I didn't expect a man to be capable of answering a question while his dick was involved," she said noting the oddity but somehow appreciating it. Maybe something had happened while she was in a relationship. Maybe men had changed... that was something she'd have to take up with the group of women she normally spoke to... whenever that happened. Speaking of, there was a rather logical answer being given about that joke concerning phoning a friend. "Wow..." she murmured as she shifted his pants downward from his hips, since after examining his shaft from the outside she really needed a full three-dimensional view. "That sounded so logical. I was joking for the most part... well a younger me would have likely had a friend on standby, but... not the point. You didn't even take the normal way of like asking to see a picture or something like that... and there was another of those compliments. This is so surreal... and so is this," she mentioned while looking directly at his now exposed phallus having pulling his pants down and aptly aimed herself away from it, lest something that big lead to her being knocked unconscious.

Speaking of being knocked unconscious with Chika down and Angelica still saying 'noooo' Kazuhiko was left with one option. He remembered the surname of Kei which surprised her just a bit. Her eyes holding a great deal of panic as she looked towards Angelica she was practically begging with her eyes for the girl to not throw her in. She mouthed gently, 'Tasukette!' still the bravest face was put on as she went to speak. And for her part in this, Angelica got to see in third person the act of false bravado provided by a human. "Oh? You remembered my name, good good. Would have been disappointing otherwise..." she said as if nothing was amiss. Still her forehead was creased as she threw together a quick way of keeping her place but also of keeping her non-committal for a few moments longer. "I am not uninterested but... we're in the middle of a match. I can't go abandoning that 'cause, Chi-sen fried her brains already!" she proclaimed. Angelica looked at her a small smile quivering onto her lips. This must have been how Jeanne felt watching her stumble through early conversations. Well, in the here and now Angelica was the big sis, she supposed this fell to her. But she would wait, see how this one did on her own first and only step in if she actually needed back up. That concert should have been over more than an hour and half ago. Surely it wouldn't be much longer before the return of the other girls. The additive of a match could put the lad at bay and keep him from starting something up for a few minutes longer. 'Hmph, I did it!' she thought to herself, surely that would keep everything the same for a few more minutes.

[Bloodedge]

Of all the things to not anticipate, Rita did not expect an answer to her question. To Hiroshi, it seemed more directed than mere musing, so providing an answer was second nature. Why she expected otherwise was strange to him. "If a question is presented and I have the answer, it is only right that I answer to the best of my ability. If doing so opens a discussion, we both have the potential to learn from it," he stated plainly. Ah, but Rita claimed her surprise was due to the fact that his dick was involved. Hiroshi supposed there was some logic to be found in that. "Ah. I've been quite rude then, haven't I? Rest assured, the fact that my mind remains alert is not indicative of any disinterest. I am just in a curious state at the moment. This approach you have is new to me, so it is worth much interest and observation. I have little choice but to wonder what your intentions and desires are as we move forward," he declared. Everything Rita said and did was interesting thus far, from the way she slid down his pants to the way she addressed the involvement of another party. "Sou ka. I thought you were taking it into consideration seriously. As for pictures, I would have no need. For someone to be closely bonded to you enough that they would come to mind in these moments, their quality couldn't be lower than yours, if by much at all. As that is the case, I could expect greatness from anyone you thought worthwhile. If you will indulge me a bit of arrogance, I believed a second person of your caliber would even the scales and allow me freer reign. Of course, that isn't to say I believe anything short of stellar will come from your performance," he continued to ramble.

Meanwhile, Kazuhiko was confronted by a very familiar sight from a less familiar face. Kei responded to the memory of his name with sheer haughtiness, but... something felt a little off about it. Kazu couldn't quite place what that was yet, given his state at the time. No matter. An interest was expressed, but she allegedly wanted to avoid abandoning the current card game match. Kazu couldn't argue against that ─ he wouldn't. Ah, but perhaps Kei wasn't as successful at diverting attention, as perhaps she believed. "That's fine. I'm glad to see people enjoying the game. If you're interested, though, well... it's a lot I'm asking. I've got no problem hopping under the table and doing you a favor until the match is over. Actually, Ang, that same offer goes for you. I'll do just about anything at this point," he stated, willing to completely offer services until relief could come his way if necessary.

[Apollymi]

As all things with Hiroshi went, there was a very logical explanation to Rita about why he answered her question. And it was simply because he had an answer to give, this man seemed by all approximations to be the type who would talk no matter what, and according to himself did so in the pure hopes of learning something. "That is probably the most earnest reason I have ever heard for answering questions," she mused. That was the type of thing one expected of the parents of small children, not between two adults having what should be a pre-coital conversation. Even so, she couldn't say having such a strange curiosity answered was a mood dampener or anything of the sort... no, instead it was something that seemed to feed into the level of comfort she was currently experiencing. And then it was right back to compliments. According to Hiroshi his mind couldn't be altered which was fine, but he had faith in her abilities and it was no negative to her that he could retain his normalcy even in intimacy. "It's not rude. In truth I was just wondering if not being out in the world for so long had just changed a lot of things... but if it's just how you are, I don't see a problem. As for my desires, I think they are pretty simple, I haven't done this in a while and I am in need of a bit of touch and intimacy to get back into the swing of things..." she said of his oddities. as well as her own desires, which continued to be rather bluntly articulated. In fact, it'd likely be good for figuring out if she'd actually lost her touch in this six month dry spell. But that wouldn't be all. Though she was joking it seemed that Hiroshi would be fine with an addition, even without knowing what another individual looked like claiming that the quality had to be similar to that of Rita herself and thus was worthwhile. Even though he was also confident she could pull it off on her own. Just the same with his manhood out and his pants now falling away from his waist, she figured he'd need to be naked as well. aiming to help him out of his shirts and the like as well. "You do wonders for a girl's self-esteem. I would say I don't need that kind of boost, but even if you didn't mean to, I can't help but enjoy it," she said smiling from a point of genuine happiness.

At the same time, Angelica was looking into the mirror of haughty behavior which was much like her own in an earlier time but also a bit different. Shirogane Kei, was an interesting girl, full of strategy and long games by virtue of her deck choices, but not really prepared for the randomness of others. She was easily flustered and didn't expect things to go off the rails as often as they did. Case in point... the niceness of Kazuhiko was being exploited. Giving her a chance to wait for her reinforcements. And the plan itself was rather solid as... he enjoyed seeing people enjoy the game and was okay with them finishing the next round. Of course, as the girls gathered their cards and began to shuffle, a different sort of offer was made as well. An offer of service as they played to either of them, as he was simply just really wound up. "HOW CAN ANYBODY BE THAT HORNY?!" Kei snapped only to cough and gently cover herself. "Humph, I mean... of course, I couldn't take you up on an offer like that. I have to offer my full concentration to the game in front of me," she claimed while blushing heartily. "Though if you wanted something like that Ruri-nee I wouldn't be one to stop you..." she claimed quickly. Ah, but Angelica was all over the place and her own moods were teasing as well. "Oh? Chuck is pretty good at it, but I'm still feeling it from before. I need more time..." she said seeming to think it over. "Though if someone was going to be worried about the mental toll, it should probably be me... given I've already lost..." she said a small smirk coming to her face. "Oh, no. See, you are definitely better prepared than you think, and with all extra imagination that comes from the end you could definitely use it to pull some kick ass strategy. I'm giving you this handicap for the good of all..." Kei added, that haughtiness reaching new heights as she covered her own fearfulness with maximum bravado. Obviously, stalling was what Kei could be called best at.