Yeah, the donut thing! I had to have one just to keep them quiet! I suppose I couldn't deny a local delicacy and they didn't appear to be poisoned, so no harm no foul, I suppose.
As for the city, it was beautiful. Very far-eastern. Turns out that cult of fox folk were an extremist group and they took them for processing to the full extent of the law.
So, really, you missed nothing but a few sights. And desert monsters.
[She straightened up her hat.]
But back at you! Moonlacing! You've gotta tell me if there's someone cute in your mind... any progress in that front, hmmm~?
I dunno, I feel like anything that pushes that much about food is bound to be bad news...
[Very far-Eastern though? So what, like home? He led her to his bedroom where his guitar was on his bed and the acoustic was leaning against the wall on the opposite side.]
Wh-What?! I-I um... well. M...Maybe?
[He nearly tripped on his own too feet at the sudden question of his love life. Or whatever it was right now. His face also turned beet red and he sat down heavily at the computer chair to hide it behind his hands.]
[She took it upon herself to sit on the bed and take a look at this guitar resting here. Her fingers smoothed over the polish.]
Oh, don't hide like that, dear... it's always complicated when you first dip your toes in the dating pool, isn't it?
My first crush was a very large lizard man. Now THAT was complicated. But he had a hell of a singing voice. Yet as much as I dreamed of him doing a whole mess of things to me, it turned out I intimidated him.
[She smirked at him.]
And I get that a lot. But at the very least, I can offer advice.
[He sank further into his chair with a soft whine at being told not to hide. But he obliged. Sort of. His hands were on his heated cheeks, but at least she could see his face.]
That's because you are intimidating, doesn't matter you're size.
[He'd point to all the ladies in his team for that. He was very used to small, intimidating ladies. Heaven help him. Finally, his dragged his hands down the rest of the way and flopped his arms on his legs.]
I mean... yeah, I guess it's always complicated but... I'd also gone from like... b-being a total virgin to-to sleeping with several different people a-and even made out with a guy!
[Just. What? He was still in the process of coming out to his friends but Madhuri didn't know him before his revelation, so it was a little easier to say it to her.]
People just don't... do that in such a short amount of time where I'm from, I guess. A-And I'm not actually dating any of them, so I feel weird about it.
[She canted her head thoughtfully. He'd been quite successful, but his society bore hangups to ensure he grew up feeling some level of shame. Well, that just won't do.]
...If it's any consolation, so long as every party involved was alright with it, what you've done is perfectly healthy. Hell, experimenting with other men doesn't mean anything if you don't want it to.
But you should never deny yourself the company of another, man or woman, because society urged you to think in a specific way.
[She smiled.]
But the stories oversell and undersell sex, don't they? You finally have it and realize it's nothing like they say. You wonder if some authors have even touched a boob.
[She was right, it wasnโt the first time heโs heard that. It was just hard after quite a long time of being told he was a pervert (and letโs be real, he deserved it some of the time). But then he snorted a laugh.]
I mean... youโre not wrong? Itโs definitely not at all like Iโve seen in stories and stuff. [Heโs pretty sure on some level porn was never like the real thing, just like movies in general werenโt real life.] But at least I can say I have touched a boob and itโs quite nice.
[He still blushed as he said it, but he laughed too. He hid his face again as he did.]
I donโt normally get to say shit like this, you know? Iโd have gotten slapped in the face for it.
Of course, some folks aren't keen on 'kiss and tell', so I won't ask for names. Instead I'll say that I'm pretty happy for you! It's wonderful to see you so open and happy like this, albeit a little embarrassed. I get a kick out of it when they grew up in a society that's pretty hush-hush about intimacy.
[She gathered up the guitar and decided to play around with it a little, see how it sounded.]
Oooh, mmm, this one's nice and warm. It's got tones like honey... who made this?
Heheh, thanks. If only more places could be like this one, huh?
[He listened to her strum the guitar, tilting his head to listen a bit.]
Mmm, I dunno the maker. I bought it here, though. Itโs the closest I could find to the one I had back home. I tested it before buying it, of course, but Iโm glad it meets your approval!
[She looked a little closer for a creator's stamp or some kind of signature. ...Ah-ha, there it was... a little symbol here, tucked away inside. She had to keep an eye out.]
See that in there? Any maker worth their salt would make sure people knew who made it. Look for this stamp right here. This person, whoever they are, put heart and soul into every instrument they make.
[She stopped, and kindly offered the guitar back to him.]
My mother had made the one I use. I upgraded it, augmented it to tap into my magic using the scales and horns of dragons I'd given a sound spanking.
Oh!! So thatโs why, geez... music is practically my life and I didnโt even think about that.
[He took it back and rested it on his lap, listening to her. He smiled.]
Thatโs really cool. My parents are actually the reason I like music so much. I think my dad has a bigger album collection than I do, even still has his vinyls and record player. Momโs the one encouraged me to play as long as Iโm the one who saved up for the guitar. Yโknow being all responsible and stuff.
[But it was for the best because he earned the money for his guitar, just like he did now. He was incredibly proud of himself for that.]
I was born and raised among a traveling circus. My folks were performers. They told me I could do anything I put my mind to if I put in the effort: Lion-taming, trapeze, clowning... fire-eating would just be cheating, though.
[A beat.]
Tieflings are fire-resistant. It'd be like you trying to wow an audience with 'water-eating'.
[She wiggled to get comfortable, and raised her hands into position. The guitar appeared in a manner of wisps, and she wasted no time in getting started on a flirty little bassline.]
It's not about keeping up. It's about creating as you go...
[Not quite something he was used to doing yet, but he had dabbled. And without a random crowd like last time, Yosuke followed the flirty baseline for a few moments. Eventually, he joined in with a small little number, nothing fancy but easy enough to go with the baseline for now.
[HMMM. Needed more. With a snap of her fingers, she called upon Grackle again. The raven settled on the bed stand, and after a moment of tuning in, added to the tune with an eerie mimicry of a drum kit]
And that's how you make use of a spirit raven...! Alright, Yosuke, how about this?
[Her tune gave his number one last little caress before guiding along into something more recognizable.]
It's getting near dawn, when lights close their tired eyes...
I'll be with you, darling soon, I'll be with you when the stars start falling...!
[Oof, she always loved this bassline. But she was curious if he could tie a bow and transition into something new. How many songs could they connect together?]
[It was fairly easy to figure out just how this jam session should go and since their first meeting involved David Bowie and Yosuke had a pretty awesome conversation about Queen with a several thousand year old demon with an awesome (currently toy sized) Bentley...
It was a little too easy to transition to something else. His grin widened as he did.]
[The recognition glimmered in her eyes immediately. With a shimmy in her seat, she joined right on in. But she took on ol' Freddie's vocals with her guitar, but took it on a new level, perhaps applying a little pressure himself.]
[Yosuke did a playful roll of his eyes, okay, okay, he'll do David Bowie again! At this rate, she was going have him sing all his songs, wasn't she? He was pretty sure he didn't have the same smooth vocals of the guy but whatever, no one was around to hear him.]
It's the terror of knowing what the world is about Watching some good friends screaming "Let me out!"
[Rather than getting to the nonsense words of the song, Yosuke simply laughed when he saw some of the stuff dance in his room. His feet bounced as he watched and played.
Should they transition to something else? Yosuke had an idea but he waited a bit longer in case there was something else Madhuri wanted or to keep going.]
[There was something a little newer that he had in mind. He loved the old stuff, don't get him wrong. But there were plenty of newer songs that he was getting into all on his own due to the Internet and his dad, actually.
He brought the volume down a bit as he went into another song. He hadn't planned on singing again, but as the chords picked up, he couldn't help it.]
Hello, I've waited here for you Everlong Tonight, I throw myself into And out of the red, out of her head she sang
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As for the city, it was beautiful. Very far-eastern. Turns out that cult of fox folk were an extremist group and they took them for processing to the full extent of the law.
So, really, you missed nothing but a few sights. And desert monsters.
[She straightened up her hat.]
But back at you! Moonlacing! You've gotta tell me if there's someone cute in your mind... any progress in that front, hmmm~?
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[Very far-Eastern though? So what, like home? He led her to his bedroom where his guitar was on his bed and the acoustic was leaning against the wall on the opposite side.]
Wh-What?! I-I um... well. M...Maybe?
[He nearly tripped on his own too feet at the sudden question of his love life. Or whatever it was right now. His face also turned beet red and he sat down heavily at the computer chair to hide it behind his hands.]
It's complicated.
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Oh, don't hide like that, dear... it's always complicated when you first dip your toes in the dating pool, isn't it?
My first crush was a very large lizard man. Now THAT was complicated. But he had a hell of a singing voice. Yet as much as I dreamed of him doing a whole mess of things to me, it turned out I intimidated him.
[She smirked at him.]
And I get that a lot. But at the very least, I can offer advice.
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That's because you are intimidating, doesn't matter you're size.
[He'd point to all the ladies in his team for that. He was very used to small, intimidating ladies. Heaven help him. Finally, his dragged his hands down the rest of the way and flopped his arms on his legs.]
I mean... yeah, I guess it's always complicated but... I'd also gone from like... b-being a total virgin to-to sleeping with several different people a-and even made out with a guy!
[Just. What? He was still in the process of coming out to his friends but Madhuri didn't know him before his revelation, so it was a little easier to say it to her.]
People just don't... do that in such a short amount of time where I'm from, I guess. A-And I'm not actually dating any of them, so I feel weird about it.
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...If it's any consolation, so long as every party involved was alright with it, what you've done is perfectly healthy. Hell, experimenting with other men doesn't mean anything if you don't want it to.
But you should never deny yourself the company of another, man or woman, because society urged you to think in a specific way.
[She smiled.]
But the stories oversell and undersell sex, don't they? You finally have it and realize it's nothing like they say. You wonder if some authors have even touched a boob.
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I mean... youโre not wrong? Itโs definitely not at all like Iโve seen in stories and stuff. [Heโs pretty sure on some level porn was never like the real thing, just like movies in general werenโt real life.] But at least I can say I have touched a boob and itโs quite nice.
[He still blushed as he said it, but he laughed too. He hid his face again as he did.]
I donโt normally get to say shit like this, you know? Iโd have gotten slapped in the face for it.
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Of course, some folks aren't keen on 'kiss and tell', so I won't ask for names. Instead I'll say that I'm pretty happy for you! It's wonderful to see you so open and happy like this, albeit a little embarrassed. I get a kick out of it when they grew up in a society that's pretty hush-hush about intimacy.
[She gathered up the guitar and decided to play around with it a little, see how it sounded.]
Oooh, mmm, this one's nice and warm. It's got tones like honey... who made this?
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[He listened to her strum the guitar, tilting his head to listen a bit.]
Mmm, I dunno the maker. I bought it here, though. Itโs the closest I could find to the one I had back home. I tested it before buying it, of course, but Iโm glad it meets your approval!
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See that in there? Any maker worth their salt would make sure people knew who made it. Look for this stamp right here. This person, whoever they are, put heart and soul into every instrument they make.
[She stopped, and kindly offered the guitar back to him.]
My mother had made the one I use. I upgraded it, augmented it to tap into my magic using the scales and horns of dragons I'd given a sound spanking.
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[He took it back and rested it on his lap, listening to her. He smiled.]
Thatโs really cool. My parents are actually the reason I like music so much. I think my dad has a bigger album collection than I do, even still has his vinyls and record player. Momโs the one encouraged me to play as long as Iโm the one who saved up for the guitar. Yโknow being all responsible and stuff.
[But it was for the best because he earned the money for his guitar, just like he did now. He was incredibly proud of himself for that.]
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I was born and raised among a traveling circus. My folks were performers. They told me I could do anything I put my mind to if I put in the effort: Lion-taming, trapeze, clowning... fire-eating would just be cheating, though.
[A beat.]
Tieflings are fire-resistant. It'd be like you trying to wow an audience with 'water-eating'.
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[Thanks Jiraiya. Then, he bounced his legs a couple times and grinned widely.]]
So! Whatโs this about a jam session? Iโm not as rusty so think I can keep up with your dragon guitar.
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[She wiggled to get comfortable, and raised her hands into position. The guitar appeared in a manner of wisps, and she wasted no time in getting started on a flirty little bassline.]
It's not about keeping up. It's about creating as you go...
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He smiled.]
I see what you mean.
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And that's how you make use of a spirit raven...! Alright, Yosuke, how about this?
[Her tune gave his number one last little caress before guiding along into something more recognizable.]
It's getting near dawn, when lights close their tired eyes...
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I dig it, I dig it.
[He adjusted his fingers, he hadnโt heard the song in awhile so it took a few tries to get it right. Once he did:]
I'll soon be with you my love,
To give you my dawn surprise.
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I'll be with you when the stars start falling...!
[Oof, she always loved this bassline. But she was curious if he could tie a bow and transition into something new. How many songs could they connect together?]
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It was a little too easy to transition to something else. His grin widened as he did.]
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It's the terror of knowing what the world is about
Watching some good friends screaming
"Let me out!"
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Pressure on people, people on streets...
[Darling, YOU chose the song! With a grin, she dismissed Grackle and make a few of the objects in his room dance.]
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Should they transition to something else? Yosuke had an idea but he waited a bit longer in case there was something else Madhuri wanted or to keep going.]
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Regardless, she let her part dance as she watched him. Perhaps she could transition into a little challenge, but no no, not yet.]
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He brought the volume down a bit as he went into another song. He hadn't planned on singing again, but as the chords picked up, he couldn't help it.]
Hello, I've waited here for you
Everlong
Tonight, I throw myself into
And out of the red, out of her head she sang
oh my god everlong is the sweetest song though. husband's favorite!
Come down and waste away with me
Down with me
Slow how you wanted it to be
I'm over my head, out of her head she sang...
[Kick it up a little!]
And I wonder...!
isn't it though? /chinhands
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