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And I've never heard of any lion prince or any "Sunset Savanna," so I'd say that makes us even!
We may not be too close, but we *are* a part of the same family. I'd say I know him better than you do, anyway. And there's someone else I'm sure would never give up on looking me. Someone whose hand I promised never to let go of. I'm sure he knows I wouldn't leave him by choice.
But since I can't rely on the other members to rescue me, I'll just have to rescue myself. First thing's first, though - do you think there's some magic charm keeping this place undetectable? Is that why no one can find it?
We may not be too close, but we *are* a part of the same family. I'd say I know him better than you do, anyway. And there's someone else I'm sure would never give up on looking me. Someone whose hand I promised never to let go of. I'm sure he knows I wouldn't leave him by choice.
But since I can't rely on the other members to rescue me, I'll just have to rescue myself. First thing's first, though - do you think there's some magic charm keeping this place undetectable? Is that why no one can find it?
[Oh dear. He hasn't even seen everything yet, and he already boasts that he can handle it...]
Very well. [Shalem gives Leona's cheek a pinch before he pulls away and sits up to remove his shirt and tie his hair back properly, sweeping that unruly lavender length away into a higher tail.
Now Leona can see just what's under his clothing. Scarred skin stretched over muscles honed not for vanity but for strength.]
Very well. [Shalem gives Leona's cheek a pinch before he pulls away and sits up to remove his shirt and tie his hair back properly, sweeping that unruly lavender length away into a higher tail.
Now Leona can see just what's under his clothing. Scarred skin stretched over muscles honed not for vanity but for strength.]
exactly
we're both even in the sense of neither of us knowing anything about where we both come from.
interesting how that works, huh?
anyway.
i can't tell if there is magic involved.
and if there is, it's not the kind i'm aware of
it could be easily be some kind of technology that surpasses our understanding
could be a mixture of both
i can only make so many assumptions and i'm going to also assume i'm probably wrong, too.
we're both even in the sense of neither of us knowing anything about where we both come from.
interesting how that works, huh?
anyway.
i can't tell if there is magic involved.
and if there is, it's not the kind i'm aware of
it could be easily be some kind of technology that surpasses our understanding
could be a mixture of both
i can only make so many assumptions and i'm going to also assume i'm probably wrong, too.
[ that's the best part of muscles. that he gets such a good close look draws out a noise of appreciation, as he pulls own shirt off. not that he's trying to one up him or anything! unlike shalem, he hasn't had to bear the brunt of defending others with his body. definitely less scars. ]
Damn. Guess I'm in good hands no matter what, huh.
[ let him be arrogant and haughty for a while. rarely does he have a chance to be genuinely impressed by someone else. ]
Damn. Guess I'm in good hands no matter what, huh.
[ let him be arrogant and haughty for a while. rarely does he have a chance to be genuinely impressed by someone else. ]
Like an advanced VR system?
[He's had that thought before. They have something like that at home, actually. He's just never had a turn with it or really paid much attention to that stuff. It sucks to acknowledge, but he's very in over his head here.]
What kinds of magic are there, anyway? Is it light magic versus dark magic? Or is it a "some people use earth magic, some people use wind magic, some people shoot fire, and some control water!" type of deal?
[He's had that thought before. They have something like that at home, actually. He's just never had a turn with it or really paid much attention to that stuff. It sucks to acknowledge, but he's very in over his head here.]
What kinds of magic are there, anyway? Is it light magic versus dark magic? Or is it a "some people use earth magic, some people use wind magic, some people shoot fire, and some control water!" type of deal?
i guess if you want to boil it down to something that simple, sure
but nothing is that simple around here
other than the game's rules.
when it comes to magic, there's a lot.
you have practical magic, ancient magic. protective. curses.
elemental magic is also a thing. void, too.
but you have to learn and practice and hone your use of it.
it's like anything, really.
but nothing is that simple around here
other than the game's rules.
when it comes to magic, there's a lot.
you have practical magic, ancient magic. protective. curses.
elemental magic is also a thing. void, too.
but you have to learn and practice and hone your use of it.
it's like anything, really.
A variety, huh.
I won't ask you to explain all that stuff. That'd take forever and I know you prefer to lounge around, so you probably wouldn't do it even if I did ask. I just have one more question.
Is the ability something you're born with? Or can someone learn from scratch if they put in proper effort?
I won't ask you to explain all that stuff. That'd take forever and I know you prefer to lounge around, so you probably wouldn't do it even if I did ask. I just have one more question.
Is the ability something you're born with? Or can someone learn from scratch if they put in proper effort?
Yes, you could say that. [Shalem would argue that while he's not an expert or anything, he does endeavour to do his best by his partner. He adjusts himself so he's hovering just above Leona, and within kissing range.
Because of course they'll still have to do that.
He rubs Leona's cheek again... but moves downward this time, brushing a thumb over the hollow of his throat before kneading at one pec.]
What was it that you said earlier? You're... fragile?
This doesn't look fragile to me.
Because of course they'll still have to do that.
He rubs Leona's cheek again... but moves downward this time, brushing a thumb over the hollow of his throat before kneading at one pec.]
What was it that you said earlier? You're... fragile?
This doesn't look fragile to me.
[ wow, he knows leona so well... he's already lounging around already. just loafing in a particularly soft spot of grass somewhere in one of the more natural looking areas, happy to be surrounded by green. ]
you either have it or you don't.
there are plenty of magical and non-magical people that live in my world.
but the potential is wasted if you don't work hard to develop it
you either have it or you don't.
there are plenty of magical and non-magical people that live in my world.
but the potential is wasted if you don't work hard to develop it
[ and it's something he likes. kissing is always fun. other things are equally fun, too. both ears flick as shalem sizes him up, puffing his chest out when he goes there with a hand. ]
Was kinda bein' sarcastic. Magic is a physical thing too, ya know?
[ he's not sure if shalem would understand or would simply trust leona's judgement. either way? he offers a blep. just a little playful peek of the tongue. ]
Was kinda bein' sarcastic. Magic is a physical thing too, ya know?
[ he's not sure if shalem would understand or would simply trust leona's judgement. either way? he offers a blep. just a little playful peek of the tongue. ]
Alright, that first thing tells me everything I need to know.
But that's fine. I don't need to learn magic; I'm perfect just as I am! Plus it might distract from my idol work, so this might be for the best anyway.
[He'll just have to gather other people who can do it and rely on them to bust him out of here! Or serve as meat shields, in case things go south before then.]
But that's fine. I don't need to learn magic; I'm perfect just as I am! Plus it might distract from my idol work, so this might be for the best anyway.
[He'll just have to gather other people who can do it and rely on them to bust him out of here! Or serve as meat shields, in case things go south before then.]
Yes, that's what you said, so that's what I meant! You said "you either have it or you don't," so I decided I don't need it anyway! Simple as that!
But are there now? Do they use it in their performances? I know a few idols like that back home, but it's less real magic in their case, and more optical illusions plus silly outfits.]
[Sorry, Switch. And sorry, Tsumugi-kun.]
But are there now? Do they use it in their performances? I know a few idols like that back home, but it's less real magic in their case, and more optical illusions plus silly outfits.]
[Sorry, Switch. And sorry, Tsumugi-kun.]
We might, since Leo-kun suggested forming a shuffle unit! He said he'd take care of the music and I could take care of the other stuff! I'll admit the idea does hold some appeal, since I don't like going too long without being onstage. Plus I'll get rusty if I don't sing at all, and I've heard you can collect tips that way!
Though I'm still not sure how I feel about performing for a bunch of brainwashed shop clerks and embarrassing nouveau riche types. That's not my ideal audience at all, I'm afraid. But I'm sure the other hostages could use some cheering up!
Though I'm still not sure how I feel about performing for a bunch of brainwashed shop clerks and embarrassing nouveau riche types. That's not my ideal audience at all, I'm afraid. But I'm sure the other hostages could use some cheering up!
To the limit...
[ that pinch doesn't faze him. if anything, it just makes his heart grow a little more fond of the man toying with him.
he helps shalem out. he undoes his belt so he can slide off his black denim pants as well as his undergarments. and... voila. that's basically it. shoes and whatever also go, but that's just like. whatever. ]
... like what ya see?
[ he's got royal blood. his lineage does have him well endowed, that's for sure. ]
[ that pinch doesn't faze him. if anything, it just makes his heart grow a little more fond of the man toying with him.
he helps shalem out. he undoes his belt so he can slide off his black denim pants as well as his undergarments. and... voila. that's basically it. shoes and whatever also go, but that's just like. whatever. ]
... like what ya see?
[ he's got royal blood. his lineage does have him well endowed, that's for sure. ]
[Shalem gives Leona's abs a pat, before reaching for the lion's legs to spread them.]
You'll do well, I think. [Well, relatively speaking. Not many people can handle Shalem right off the bat.
It's his turn, however, and he removes the rest of his own clothing, revealing just what he's managed to hide in his trousers. He's a grower, all right, not a shower. If he was the latter, he would never have any trousers that fit.]
You'll do well, I think. [Well, relatively speaking. Not many people can handle Shalem right off the bat.
It's his turn, however, and he removes the rest of his own clothing, revealing just what he's managed to hide in his trousers. He's a grower, all right, not a shower. If he was the latter, he would never have any trousers that fit.]
[ leona isn't just a person. he's a prince. he's got extraordinary magical strength, physically gifted, good pair of ears and tail. so what can't he handle? even when he looks at shalem's everything, the beastman sort of. blinks a few times. ]
Ya think?
[ hey, shalem would know best. leona's been good at having one in him. but... two? that definitely might be a different kind of stretch than he's used to. ]
Ya think?
[ hey, shalem would know best. leona's been good at having one in him. but... two? that definitely might be a different kind of stretch than he's used to. ]
[Two inboxes just wasn't enough for him, huh.]
Leo-kun, Rinne-senpai, and of course, Jun-kun! I'm not sure how we'll sound together, but there's nothing we can do but try our best. As far as cheering someone up goes, songs are usually more effective than a pep talk, at least in my experience. They're what you'd call a universal language.
Though I do give wonderful pep talks, too, of course. Just ask Jun-kun!
Leo-kun, Rinne-senpai, and of course, Jun-kun! I'm not sure how we'll sound together, but there's nothing we can do but try our best. As far as cheering someone up goes, songs are usually more effective than a pep talk, at least in my experience. They're what you'd call a universal language.
Though I do give wonderful pep talks, too, of course. Just ask Jun-kun!
[ closes eyes. he haunts me everywhere i go... am i being blessed or cursed, who's to say ]
well.
i guess i can't say i wouldn't mind hearing what you all sound like together.
but i feel bad for your jun if he's the one who has to be on the receiving end of your pep talks.
well.
i guess i can't say i wouldn't mind hearing what you all sound like together.
but i feel bad for your jun if he's the one who has to be on the receiving end of your pep talks.
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