Ars Paulina

[Bloodedge]

What Ai believed was standard, this world did not yet understand. The mortals of Alaya were learning of such things bit by bit, but it was those who came from Gaia to pave the way. It just so happened that Solomon had seen both sides, and could offer the lass a more relatable experience while grounding himself in a way. Just the same, he was able to experience things the people of Alaya could not offer. Even Miwa, a goddess, had no such inclinations that he knew of. Of course, there wasn't much to be said about that. Creators understood their purpose for what it was. No one was ever going to create something with mana wasted on a hand, though... even that wasn't entirely impossible.

It wasn't long before Solomon felt a clench around his finger. There was a notable increase in friction, though it was immediately replaced by a much more... slippery feel. How interesting; he didn't think a single finger could manage that sort of reaction so easily. Alas, it wasn't as if Ai's hand accomplished nothing either. There was no lack of stimulation, apparently on both sides. Ai expressed a thought that many who transferred from Gaia to Alaya brought up throughout time. Hearing it directly, it was somewhat comical. "You are not dreaming, but you are not the first person to wonder that either. Actually, it is a very common thought to have when meeting impactful moments in a new world. I'm glad to have delivered an appropriate first experience. If you have an interest in anything else, I'm all ears~"

[Apollymi]

Though it had yet to be confirmed aloud there was a certain truth to the idea that the magical world seemed to led to some, mechanical difficulties. No matter, Ai was not on the receiving end of any such thing. In their current endeavor Ai had even gotten to know the nature of an orgasm, and had received confirmation that she wasn't in fact dreaming. Solomon seemed to take solace as he gave that information, thinking that it was standard to react to impactful moments with thoughts of lack of realism. "I'm pretty sure that counts as more than appropriate..." she mentioned immediately.

Still Solomon teasingly offered to cater to her interests in this moment and she found herself staring at him. What was she to say or do in a moment like this? After all, she'd already experienced an orgasm and that was just his finger, if he added any more to it, she was sure she'd be ruined forever. That being said, she actually thought that might be fun, "I'm not even going to be able to enjoy my dreams after something like that... asking about my interests seem almost outlandish," she mumbled softly. Even so, because she was staring at Solomon she had to consider his words. Was there anything else? She didn't even know, the possibilities were numerous and she was only just coming to terms with being awake in a definite sense. In fact she was now blushing again as she didn't know if she would even ask for anything. "Going for honest here, looking at you like this gives me lots of interests most of them giving me second hand embarrassment from them being in my head. So, let's just keep going and progress naturally so I can add to my current experience," the girl mentioned. She was nothing if not honest, and soon enough would be found leaning into Solomon. That hand of hers which moved along his manhood would continue doing so though the girl had taken the liberty of making sure it was aimed towards her core though not quite there yet. She supposed she'd be accepting something rather large into herself pretty soon, but having experienced an orgasm she only found herself wanting more.

[Bloodedge]

"More? That's rather generous of you," Solomon said in good spirits. He hardly had reason to believe much was done on his part, but it was understandable that Ai considered his actions as something greater than he intended. With her thoughts on that first experience, Solomon felt inclined to put forth a bit more effort. What would happen when he did? They'd both find out in time. According to Ai, she would already be rendered incapable of enjoying dreams. That was objectively false, Solomon thought. "Nonsense. You're still human; your dreams will evolve with you," he countered.

Ai had quite a few embarrassing interest, or so she admitted. There was no clarification given on those interests, but instead a desire to progress as nature dictated. He could happily acquiesce to that, though there were some caveats. With her hand still gliding up and down his length, there was one interpretable preference. Solomon noted that she'd shifted it a bit; his member was now aligned to her womanhood, as if it was meant to replace his finger. Of course, he did intend to make efforts toward extricating that finger. Perhaps he'd replace it after all? Time would tell, but Solomon first found it very easy to let that slickened finger glide betwixt her folds for a bit longer. In the end, he may have just been taking advantage of Ai's hand for a bit longer. Such simplicities were a rare commodity. "As you wish. Though I may be the one adding to my list of experiences now. It's so rare that I have personal desires, after all."

[Apollymi]

Was Ai being generous in her thoughts about Solomon? No. In all honesty her expectations for sexual contact were markedly low because of the life she'd lived previously. Given this, Solomon living up to or going beyond her imaginary best options made him far better than anything she'd thought to be interested in. "It's really not generous. It might be perspective based, but I am just being honest..." she murmured. Whatever the case, apparently Solomon didn't agree that her future dreams were ruined. Instead he claimed that her dreams would grow with her, as she was human. "That sounds a like it'd be even more embarrassing... but it would be good, I suppose," she asserted.

This girl was already doing the subconscious effort of assigning Solomon to a great number of her existing sexual fantasies. Sadily, Solomon was only adding to her fantasies with his actions. In the moment, he moved his finger within her folds making her moan as she stroked his manhood. Solomon said he would go along with her wishes for the most part, but claimed he was adding to the list of his experiences. He mentioned it being rare for him to have personal desires, and Ai found herself smiling as she recovered from that finger movement enough to speak. "Well, as this is a romantic evening and not just a fantasy dream one... I'd be fine answering a personal desire or two~" she flirted gently, leaning in to peck his lips while her hand continued its gentle stroking. She had no idea what he wanted, but an extension of foreplay as fine with her, and she was far from experienced enough to have any negative thoughts about the advancements of foreplay or even continuing until he saw an end the same way she had. After all it wasn't exactly tough on her to move her hand like this and she could easily use it to see what he liked, besides that she got the distinct understanding that nothing truly negative could come of accepting his mana into any orifice she possessed, if nothing else, it would contribute to her eventual evolution.

[Bloodedge]

"I agree it's a matter of perspective. Ideally, that perspective will change with time," he retorted. If Ai continued believing that sort of thing was more than sufficient, he wasn't doing a very good job at all. He'd make an effort to ensure she viewed it as the bare minimum, as he did. Of course, becoming the cause for an evolution of dreams would also be a lovely bonus.

There was a bit of evolution occurring in the mind of Solomon as well. Despite having a human upbringing, Solomon had never directly experienced the simple pleasures of human 'foreplay' as they called it. As such, especially with the unexpected quality of this girl's hand, he was becoming more and more invested. It was paced casually, almost teasingly so. According to Ai, she was willing to acquiesce to some personal urges. That was rather complacent to Solomon, who understood his desire was quite selfish in the human perspective. Regardless, he'd share his thoughts in the moments following Ai's kiss, though another few seconds were taken to taste her lips again beforehand. "It's quite self-serving, I'll admit. Considering what I am, it's also wasteful. Nonetheless, I'm quite invested in what your hands could do. It surprises me, but just your hand could finish me off. Would you be opposed to wasting energy in such a way?"

[Apollymi]

Solomon aimed to change Ai's perspective with time. She found this to be an interesting way to go about things. In her own life experience and knowledge most wouldn't want to change the standards understood by others to make them higher. Perhaps this was a specific attribute of the teacher types? Well, regardless of his reasoning for doing so, she couldn't see it as being a negative to herself or anyone else who dealt with him. In fact, it would only mean she'd continue enjoying herself as they got to know each other's preferences better. "Nothing wrong with changes like that," she mused gently. If he thought that evolving her tastes would be a good idea, she could let it happen without worrying about any shifting in her understanding.

Before any of this though, there was the evolution of Solomon. This gorgeous man had apparently been missing out and the hedonistic nature of humanity would not be tolerating this long term. Ai, despite her inexperience was more than willing to explore Solomon's urges with him, regardless of what they were. He claimed that his thoughts were self-serving directly and also wasteful due to his own understanding of his nature as a 'Creator'. He also claimed she could likely finish him off with her hands... truly? A bit of a blush crept up the girl's face as she considered his words. That was rather flattering wasn't it, beyond that she'd not had that sort of power over anyone, it'd be a waste of her own potential development not to explore it. After all, this seemed like the part in the story where two people found out how well their preferences clicked. "I don't think I'd find it very wasteful at all... It could be considered good on many fronts if the novels are to be believed. So I am definitely not opposed. Besides, this definitely seems like it could be a powerplay on my part, I should definitely explore it a bit~" she said a hint of deviousness crossing her face. Just the same a bit of shifting would need to occur, their positions would need to be shifted. "We should switch then shouldn't we? So that I am in the position you are and you are in mine?" she questioned. Ideally, that would be an easy way for them to both be comfortable while she aimed to stimulate him manually. She could also watch her potential progress while getting more acquainted with his manhood.

[Bloodedge]

Change was unavoidable whenever time was involved. Of course, time did not apply within Ars Paulina, but its influence remained on mortal and immortal minds alike, regardless of its presence. Any changes Ai experienced would be observed very closely. As he saw things, those changes would be occurring sooner rather than later. First though, it was time Solomon experienced the pleasures of selfishness. He had a desire that would inherently do nothing for the blonde, but it seemed that desire alone was enough of an ego booster to be received well.

Solomon placed himself among humans, and still humans were so strange. There was a certain satisfaction in the visage of Ai as she agreed to his request, thinking it would be a power play on her part. How odd; she was thinking a more familiar way than one might expect. "To consider it that way, you sound less human than you are. For a Creator, this would be selfish of you for demanding mana without offering. Even worse would be not making use of that mana," he explained. Whatever the case, they had both abandoned the idea of this being a lecture. In fact, Ai even had a suggestion that they switch positions, despite her obvious ability to make things work as they were. "If that is how you'd rather go about it, I won't argue," said Solomon. With that, he leaned left until he was able to enter a slight rolling motion. He'd be sitting on the bed within seconds, leaned back on one elbow while his right hand remained hanging in the air. If Ai was to do this, it wasn't as if he could do nothing in return. Solomon had something of an idea for the near future. . .

[Apollymi]

They were approaching an interesting time, one in which Solomon would be the one receiving some attention which didn't necessarily follow normal lines of thinking for him. He claimed, that Ai in the moment sounded a bit less human, and explained the selfishness that would have been misconstrued by people of the world regarding her commentary on powerplays and the lack of care for wasted mana. "Hm, this world considers things in a way I can't really reconcile. I guess it is good to know how it's thought of though..." she explained. She imagined at this point, that turning down a Creator for mana was probably tantamount to a sin, or could be used a rude put down. Creator logic was a bit flawed, well... it was from the human perspective. Sex was a thing of fun and occasionally procreation. Even so, it wasn't at all abnormal to 'waste' a bit from several perspectives.

Beyond this point, apparently, Ai would be given her request. Solomon rolled about leaving her sitting between his legs. She looked at him from her altered position laid back and propped up on an elbow. She couldn't help but find him to be one of the most attractive men she'd ever laid eyes on. And now that she was in this position she felt more shy, and less at the same time. She couldn't help but stare into his face while allowing her vision to trail down his body. How did people actually concentrate during sex? She supposed she'd be figuring it out eventually. She'd been aptly using one hand against him for the most part. But now she could get kind fo comfortable and experiment. There was a lot to work with after all so settled into a more comfortable position. She leaned against one of his legs and gained a relaxed bit of leverage with her legs behind her person. Her one hand moved along his shaft and would be moved continually. It would change a bit becoming something of an open-palmed rub as she almost seemed to be performing something of an inspection, or rather like she was getting to know it by feel alone before her hand circled around it again.

[Bloodedge]

Humans of Gaia and Creators of Alaya were on opposite ends of a wide spectrum. Ai believed the opposite way of thinking was strange, and many would think the same of her methods. Solomon, however, believed they were all unusual. Living with both perspectives, he could acknowledge the positives and negatives of both. "That is the folly of minds as a whole. Truly, there should be no such thoughts on either end. Shared experiences when paired in such ways should be the only matter of importance. Even if someone's mana goes to waste, or only one person receives mana, what does it matter? Mana regenerates constantly. I have no qualms with something unused," he asserted.

From their new position, Solomon would experience the evolution of Ai's work. She used his lap as leverage for her body, and though there seemed to be some slight hesitation, her efforts became something new. A flat palm was rubbing against his shaft by the time Solomon followed through with his own plan. That was a danger of distraction for sure ─ even cause for hesitation prior to mana culminating around his previously-moistened finger. "Oh? I wonder. Is that experimentation, or an idea?" he expressed curiously. As opposed to idling around while being serviced, Solomon let that mana at his fingertip extend as a wisp. The streak of energy wafted through the air, seeming hellbent on returning to his finger's last point of contact... which happened to be within Ai's core. Once there, its end would become something of a bulb that kept itself wedged in place, though still connected to his finger in a way.

[Apollymi]

Apparently, on the matter of Creators and Humans, Solomon was choosing the side of fence sitting. Though this was not in the negative light, it seemed the middle ground between them was what he claimed when it came to sexual experiences. His words implied that he believed sexual experiences should be about sharing between two, and said that he didn't care if some went to waste or anything of that nature. "I don't think it would matter much to those of us who didn't see it that way. At the same time we're mostly here just to have fun, though I can see that won't always be the primary focus~" she mused. "I'd probably take the middle ground on it too and as long as involved parties are happy by the end... everything in between should be fine," she expressed of her own views. She definitely wouldn't be taking any hard stances without some experience and she definitely wasn't going to avoid any experiences either.

As for her movements, those open-palmed strokes were noticed as she relaxed against his leg. This was a much more comfortable position for easy access to his loins and given this she seemed to find it easy to test out different kinds of strokes without putting any weird strain on herself. Solomon for his part in it, expressed curiosity that didn't sound judgmental so she thought to explain. "Yes? It's probably a bit of both, it's a lot of surface area, there's a lot to..." she paused. Why? Well in the middle of her explanation there was a sudden strange feeling within her loins. She seemed to become aware of something Solomon had done which felt like he was back within her loins but she was sure his finger was no such thing. "Touch. That's...um, something," she said aloud. 'Did this man just make magical sex toy? Is that a thing?' she thought seeming to be astounded but that flash of curiosity and shock in her eyes, didn't stop her from continuing to engage. Obviously this wasn't nearly as 'selfish' an act as it seemed on the surface. Just the same, her strokes seemed almost monotonous aside from the occasional change in grip, as if she was testing each for efficacy in some way all the while wondering if something strange was going to occur within her loins.

[Bloodedge]

The two agreed. The only thing of any major importance was how involved parties perceived a situation in the end. So pointless was the Creator belief in wasted mana, and equally pointless was the human belief in selfishness. Both parties consistently limited themselves from what the other side focused on, and that... was no good for anyone. Ai's understanding was ideal, if one were to ask Solomon. "Everyone sacrifices for what they believe is the right choice. Sometimes, what we need is simply to find the middle of a crossroads, and carve a new path," he said. That wasn't particularly meant for the talk of sex, but instead all aspects of life. He couldn't outright stop teaching after all.

What he could stop doing, was expecting things. None could have anticipated the intricacies of Ai's approach, nor the reason behind her unusual methods. Solomon had little choice but to enjoy something new as the lass claimed various reasons for her... exploration. Of course, there was also something of a hiccup in the middle there. He knew the cause, but he wouldn't harp on it. "Apologies. I must not have mentioned my creation of Artifacts for various purposes. I haven't offended, have I?" he asked in a somewhat teasing manner. In the meantime, that growing bulb began pulsing within Ai's canal. He kept it linked to his own thoughts through that string of mana, seeming to send vibrations through it as easily as one flexed a muscle.

[Apollymi]

"Hm, that's pretty pointed. I like it... there is nothing wrong with finding your own way, when previous paths don't appeal to you," she said giving her own opinion. Still, she appreciated that he was still offering words of advice and clarification. She was still quite new to this world and it would be best if she received a full understanding of the nature of things before she went out into the world.

At the very least, Ai didn't have to cope with the man's silence, which she found herself not wanting after realizing how much she enjoyed the sound of his voice. It seemed that her own voice was the one most likely to stop at random, given the intrusion into her person by a device created by Solomon. What did he have to say about this? Apparently he could create items called Artifacts and he'd just created one attached to himself but currently blossoming inside of her loins and vibrating. "Ooh!~ No need to apologize..." she managed to get out as the vibrations started. She could already feel her canal pulsing in response. She'd never been one for sex toys but now she completely understood a conversation she'd had once. "You definitely haven't offended. I didn't expect it, but it can only be considered a bonus..." she admitted. Though she was just as interested in pleasing him, Ai was still human enough to not want to be left out, in this way... she could please him and be pleased in return with not just her own accomplishments to make her happy. Just the same, a bit of heavy breathing would ensue but she'd continue her work. Finally after a bit of study and coming to terms with the size and girth she began to use both her hands on his tool. Both of them were open palmed initially as if she intended to feel him against both palms in various textures. Her right palm eventually ran over the head of his manhood while her left drifted down the shaft before it encircled it. How interesting.

[Bloodedge]

"Indeed. Be unapologetically yourself, and life will treat you well," Solomon assured ─ a lesson that many in this world and the next could benefit from. Even one of Ai's associates would have benefited from such teachings long ago. In fact, Solomon knew a sibling/niece of his who'd yet to learn the lesson. Perhaps one day, the changing timeline would see some things change for the better in those cases. Perhaps. . .

Alas, now was no time to mull over potential futures. There was a certain future right ahead of Solomon, and one that he'd yet to see. It seemed Ai hadn't seen it either, even as a matter of anticipation. He needn't apologize for the sudden intrusion, she said. She'd consider his use of Artifacts a bonus, so he'd keep the bonus going. There was so much more Solomon could do. Sadly, he would do nothing right away. A pair of hands obviously had power few could truly fathom, as with the application of two to his member, Ai effectively caused a lapse in thought by Solomon. He even saw the return of an earlier phenomenon, namely the effect of sudden pleasures and the body's natural response. Ah, that applied to mana especially. Once he felt the extra sensation of Ai's hand brushing over his tip, the mana in that tool pulsed in conjunction with his more physical tool. This was a decision Solomon knew to be worthwhile, but it was also becoming properly intriguing beyond all else. He hadn't learned such new things in quite a while.

[Apollymi]

Among the things that would happen today, Ai would continue receiving life advice from Solomon. "Unapologetically mysefl? That's pretty difficult for a lot of people... but I'll try," she mentioned. Perhaps she'd even succeed. As far as she was concerned the people who knew her best were her friends and she wasn't always an easy person to read to begin with. There was no real way to completely embrace oneself without a bit of support but between her friends and Solomon she was sure she was already feeling quite comfortable in her own skin.

Proof of this comfort would come from her continued leisurely exploration of Solomon's tool. The application of two hands caused an interesting reaction that Ai noticed for two reasons. The first of the notice happened because of the pulsing of the tool, which only made her shift her hands a bit, one going to the base an the other right atop it, she moved both in slightly sideways motions, twisting her hands against the skin found there without causing too much friction. The other thing she noticed was that the pulse in his phallus came with one on her insides which made a heated breath leave her mouth along with her tongue for just a second. "Eh, that's interesting isn't it?" she asked most rhetorically. She'd definitely enjoy continuing to tease this man, and those twisting motions of her hands would move up and down his shaft as her insides twitched from his Artifact use. This was incredibly hot for something that didn't involve pentration and it was also oddly gratifying, to know she could cause pleasure and hiccups in an adult man.

[Bloodedge]

Ai didn't seem as if she had to try very hard just to be herself. She was succeeding quite nicely when only meeting a stranger in an unreal scenario, and that wasn't even the important part of his suggested approach. "You won't have to try. Just don't try to be something you're not. Remember what I said earlier? Be true to yourself when going through this process. You could make a thousand versions of yourself, so long as they are all part of you ─ even if that part is deep within. Anything else, and it will only take one among that thousand to corrode your soul," he preached. She didn't have to be transparently open with everyone she met or anything; she need only be true to herself. Those who were, would be free of greater turmoil within themselves.

Besides, Ai was obviously in her element when approaching mana transfer in an unorthodox way. She had zero experiences to speak of, yet using two hands for her was above the expectations of most Alayan humans using everything they had available. Solomon had proof of this within moments of that artful twisting maneuver beginning. Visually, she looked to be wringing out a wet towel. The way it felt, however, left no room for comparison. Only the ingenuity of a human could make something look somewhat aggressive, yet feel gentle and pleasant on multiple levels. Solomon felt a tingle spreading within his shaft ─ one that would become more prominent over time. "I understand what my father was talking about so long ago. Humans really bring something different to the table," Solomon commented. While the pulse of that Artifact became akin to a calm drumbeat, he wondered something else. "Shall I offer you something else? It seems your mind could come up with something interesting that I may not have done before."