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[ How sad that the menu here doesn't live up to the grand environment. Marie lingers on the menu some more, before shaking her head firmly. ]
I would still settle for some coffee instead. Unless you're not a fan of it?
[ How sad that the menu here doesn't live up to the grand environment. Marie lingers on the menu some more, before shaking her head firmly. ]
I would still settle for some coffee instead. Unless you're not a fan of it?
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That would be right! Even if said person produced questionable sounds upon eating really real good food, it still shouldn't get mixed up with sex.
[ Aside from the ecchi vibe it would give, it's still not comparable with actual hentai. That's a greatly important difference! ]
So don't feel like you're selling your body while giving out hugs. It's innocent service you're offering to the society, your friends, and yourself too!
That would be right! Even if said person produced questionable sounds upon eating really real good food, it still shouldn't get mixed up with sex.
[ Aside from the ecchi vibe it would give, it's still not comparable with actual hentai. That's a greatly important difference! ]
So don't feel like you're selling your body while giving out hugs. It's innocent service you're offering to the society, your friends, and yourself too!
Coffee's quite all right with me! In that case, we'll have to agree to a rain check for a proper cup of tea some other time.
[ He looks down at his wrist, slightly nudging the sleeve back to look at the device that was given to him. His meager amount of funds directly correlates to how much mana—Chroma—he has in himself at the moment. It isn't anything fantastic, having come in from basically zero, but should be enough for a coffee. ]
Shall we queue?
[ He looks down at his wrist, slightly nudging the sleeve back to look at the device that was given to him. His meager amount of funds directly correlates to how much mana—Chroma—he has in himself at the moment. It isn't anything fantastic, having come in from basically zero, but should be enough for a coffee. ]
Shall we queue?
Oui, of course! Let's get tea some other time!
[ Meanwhile, Marie had already gathered quite a bit of Chroma in her system, within just one day, all thanks to her tendency to be touchy-feely towards fellow Moonblessed people who allowed her to get that close. It's not a great amount, but it would get her a load of guaranteed coffee.
She happily nods, settling down properly to get some nice hot caffeine at last. ]
[ Meanwhile, Marie had already gathered quite a bit of Chroma in her system, within just one day, all thanks to her tendency to be touchy-feely towards fellow Moonblessed people who allowed her to get that close. It's not a great amount, but it would get her a load of guaranteed coffee.
She happily nods, settling down properly to get some nice hot caffeine at last. ]
[ Archer's rather grateful to have someone else here who seems much more naturally-adapted to the social expectations. He isn't one for touchy-feely anything, although he can pretend just as well as the rest of them. He watches Marie for a moment, then holds out a hand with the palm up. ]
Might I be so forward for a moment?
Might I be so forward for a moment?
[ She watches the gesture, but no longer than a couple seconds pass before she recognizes it for what it is and her hand is already extended, fingers delicately touching his palm.
Assuming he's in need of Chroma to spend, she won't be commenting or judging. ]
Is this alright?
Assuming he's in need of Chroma to spend, she won't be commenting or judging. ]
Is this alright?
[ Archer allows the contact as it is, breath deeper for a brief instant as he feels the point of connection thrum through him. Fascinating. And then he turns the wrist of his other hand to observe the Chroma count, watches it slowly rise. ]
It is. Thank you, Marie. Such a thing almost seems too easy!
It is. Thank you, Marie. Such a thing almost seems too easy!
[ With discretion, she will keep the contact going for as long as Archer needs. It comes so natural to her already, the feeling of delight stirred by a simple joining of hands or even just fingertips. This planet truly is something else, and she loves it already! ]
It's mighty convenient, isn't it? A simple touch, and you'll have enough money to sustain yourself for days!
It's mighty convenient, isn't it? A simple touch, and you'll have enough money to sustain yourself for days!
[ When she doesn't pull away, he simply smiles and holds his hand in place, letting the other arm drop. He won't break first, that much is certain. ]
Of course, we seem to be among a unique niche that are capable of this... but it does put us in an incredible position of power over the locals. Yet their approaches seem earnest and genuine. Are they not? [ He directs the last to her, since she seems to have more experience in this despite the short time they've been here. ]
Of course, we seem to be among a unique niche that are capable of this... but it does put us in an incredible position of power over the locals. Yet their approaches seem earnest and genuine. Are they not? [ He directs the last to her, since she seems to have more experience in this despite the short time they've been here. ]
They must be thinking of us as benefactors, since our affinity to produce energy also helps them. I, for one, find no reason not to contribute. They're all such sweet people!
[ Some look a bit uncanny, but Marie certainly doesn't stop at appearance. ]
It's a shame they can't produce Chroma by themselves. They're natives in such a beautiful city, and yet they can only sustain so much with their own power.
[ Some look a bit uncanny, but Marie certainly doesn't stop at appearance. ]
It's a shame they can't produce Chroma by themselves. They're natives in such a beautiful city, and yet they can only sustain so much with their own power.
Perhaps that is the thought process of the peaceful at work here...
[ It makes sense, but having Marie think of it for him helps to legitimize the possibility. ]
Yes, we must be like walking generators to them. If they aren't scared of us, it does make sense they might view us as people to befriend, or use for our gifts as it may be.
[ It makes sense, but having Marie think of it for him helps to legitimize the possibility. ]
Yes, we must be like walking generators to them. If they aren't scared of us, it does make sense they might view us as people to befriend, or use for our gifts as it may be.
Yes, I agree!
[ Konoka nodded sagely. ]
No matter how questionably sexy things sound, it's still different than actual sex!
[ Konoka nodded sagely. ]
No matter how questionably sexy things sound, it's still different than actual sex!
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[ ... Whoa, spicy mama. She'd gotten a rundown of how moonblessings work, but nothing prepared her to that news. ]
Sanson? A cat? Really?
[ Her expression grows a notch brighter with every word she spells. ]
[ ... Whoa, spicy mama. She'd gotten a rundown of how moonblessings work, but nothing prepared her to that news. ]
Sanson? A cat? Really?
[ Her expression grows a notch brighter with every word she spells. ]
Exactly! Intimate acts of affections are not only romantic, or sexual in nature, but they serve both reach a goal and form new friendships! That's all there is to it.
[ She plants another, casual kiss on Konoka's cheek. ]
Kisses, too, I believe are alright. It doesn't have to be a kiss between lips, right?
[ She plants another, casual kiss on Konoka's cheek. ]
Kisses, too, I believe are alright. It doesn't have to be a kiss between lips, right?
Use... it's such an ugly word, isn't it? But it may be nonetheless true for some of those people.
[ Her expression doesn't fall, like she'd expected that possibility much earlier. ]
But I also believe in their good heart. I hope someday they find a method to produce their energy without requiring our help any longer.
[ Her expression doesn't fall, like she'd expected that possibility much earlier. ]
But I also believe in their good heart. I hope someday they find a method to produce their energy without requiring our help any longer.
An ugly word for an ugly thought. It does no one any good to shy away from those truths.
[ He's not being harsh, just realistic. It's hard to say what capabilities these people may have when it comes to dealing with Servants like themselves, but he isn't going to assume they're invincible. Maybe just... comparatively overpowered. ]
Although that would be ideal for them, there's too many variables to say whether that's possible or just a flight of fancy. That's where proper relations will decide quite a lot.
[ He's not being harsh, just realistic. It's hard to say what capabilities these people may have when it comes to dealing with Servants like themselves, but he isn't going to assume they're invincible. Maybe just... comparatively overpowered. ]
Although that would be ideal for them, there's too many variables to say whether that's possible or just a flight of fancy. That's where proper relations will decide quite a lot.
Oh, that's a good point!
[ Konoka found herself smiling a little more when Marie kissed her. Just to return the favor, she kissed back. ]
This feels like so much fun!
[ Konoka found herself smiling a little more when Marie kissed her. Just to return the favor, she kissed back. ]
This feels like so much fun!
You're absolutely right. There is no telling or foreseeing their actions, but I still trust them and their capabilities.
[ By no means she will believe that the Prismals as a community are completely ill intentioned or evil, just as they're not purely good, either. It's the same with Servants like them, and every living being in existence. With some exceptions, she'd say, but it's not something she'd like to delve into while she's having a good time with a new friend. ]
[ By no means she will believe that the Prismals as a community are completely ill intentioned or evil, just as they're not purely good, either. It's the same with Servants like them, and every living being in existence. With some exceptions, she'd say, but it's not something she'd like to delve into while she's having a good time with a new friend. ]
[ Speaking of, he does finally move his hand somewhat to better hold hers, acting like this is more of a natural motion than any intentional move on his part. It's a crowded day and the line to order isn't exactly moving fast, so they might as well be more comfortable. ]
Then I should hope that trust won't be misplaced. For now, they certainly are acting the part, and I'll be more than happy to take them up on it! It's mutually beneficial, after all.
Then I should hope that trust won't be misplaced. For now, they certainly are acting the part, and I'll be more than happy to take them up on it! It's mutually beneficial, after all.
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[ He's... so easy. Painfully so. Influenced by the wine, Marie will take advantage of that quickly.
Inspecting his hands lasts a grand total of three seconds before she grasps them, delicately, in her own gloved hands. ]
You're right, they're clean and perfect for holding right now!
[ He's... so easy. Painfully so. Influenced by the wine, Marie will take advantage of that quickly.
Inspecting his hands lasts a grand total of three seconds before she grasps them, delicately, in her own gloved hands. ]
You're right, they're clean and perfect for holding right now!
[ It's such an personal contact to have while they're discussing important matters, but Marie has a feeling it's something that will happen quite often. Getting used to it won't be so hard to her. ]
Mhm! We're working together to make something better out of this situation. Sure we've been taken here against our will, but this settlement makes up for it!
[ Frankly, she biased because there's so much aesthetic in this place she loves. Crystals! Glitter! So much brightness! Getting money out of cuddling people!
This is just the best to her. ]
Mhm! We're working together to make something better out of this situation. Sure we've been taken here against our will, but this settlement makes up for it!
[ Frankly, she biased because there's so much aesthetic in this place she loves. Crystals! Glitter! So much brightness! Getting money out of cuddling people!
This is just the best to her. ]
[ To be fair, Archer's getting a kick out of the aesthetic, too. He's far too flashy not to appreciate some good flash in return, and Shinjuku prepared him for much of the sentiment even if the styles seem to have gone awry of each other. ]
Then I suppose you were not in the middle of a summoning when drawn here?
[ Or, you know, the opposite of one. ]
Then I suppose you were not in the middle of a summoning when drawn here?
[ Or, you know, the opposite of one. ]
We'll be rolling in riches and affection!
[ Though the affection part felt more important to Konoka, given that she was a rich girl at home. She'd rather be modest. But as far as this... Chroma making goes? Gosh it feels so good. She smiled and actually arched herself subtly into Marie's touch like a cat. ]
[ Though the affection part felt more important to Konoka, given that she was a rich girl at home. She'd rather be modest. But as far as this... Chroma making goes? Gosh it feels so good. She smiled and actually arched herself subtly into Marie's touch like a cat. ]
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[ Well! That was a waste of time. Poor lady didn't get her lunch back and the robot is gone like the wind, taken away by people who didn't listen to reason and should have taken the matters into their own hands instead of making her do all the work!
It's too late to ruminate on that, and she's not one who should be sulking over the loss of food, either way. She looks at the stranger apologetically. ]
I'm sorry. I should have taken the robot hostage, but I didn't expect them to act so rudely!
[ Well! That was a waste of time. Poor lady didn't get her lunch back and the robot is gone like the wind, taken away by people who didn't listen to reason and should have taken the matters into their own hands instead of making her do all the work!
It's too late to ruminate on that, and she's not one who should be sulking over the loss of food, either way. She looks at the stranger apologetically. ]
I'm sorry. I should have taken the robot hostage, but I didn't expect them to act so rudely!
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