Ch.1: "By the Fire" / Village of Ogygia

[Ireth]

Leto

Leto flushes a bit in embarrassment and comes to the edge of the screen, handing the health kit to Kell without looking around the screen. "Here. Sorry."

 

[tbgg]

Kelleia

Kell assures Leto, "It's fine, hon. No harm done." And she accepts the healing kit and puts in her Phoenix purse.

Then, stepping back fully behind the screen, she tells Sapphire, "OK, I'm ready!"

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

Behind the Screen
Kell sees the blue-haired fairy, Sapphire, fluttering at eye level wearing a turquoise chiton. She and the chiton are soaked.

Sapphire blushes as she says, "This is actually made for a nymph, not a fairy. It'll make sense in a moment, but… I'll need you to remove your clothing. I mean all of it."


In the Tunnel
Buck returns with three men. One is large and heavily armored from head to toe. Another is silver-haired, shirtless and scarred. The other is fat, bald, unarmed, and wearing large wooden beads around his neck.

Buck introduces them to Leto and Akantha, starting with the old man. "This is three-time wyvern-slayer Karl Dragonsbane, the big one is Wallace Williams, the Iron Wall, and the bald one is Goros Baldknuckle Junior, young master of the Fisting Love."

"Loving Fist." The look Goros gives Buck is anything but loving.

"Apologies, my friend. We have Leto the Huntress whose talent I spoke of some days ago, and Akantha is the daughter of the famed gladiator Manimus. I will let her reveal who her mother is if she so wishes. I will also ask you to kindly keep your distance from the screen. Kelleia of Nyse is—"

"You had me at 'Nyse,'" says Goros. He assures Akantha, "I'm going THAT WAY!" He points away from the screen. "Please don't rip my face off if I do otherwise. It won't be my fault. Honest!"

Wallace the Wall dutifully stands between the screen and his fellow hunters, shield raised. They slowly retreat from the screen.

 

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Kelleia

Kell blinks at the dialog between the hunters, but dutifully releases her armor spell and removes her sandals and blue-purple chiton, draping the chiton over the wall of the screen.

Not wanting the men to overhear, she whispers to Sapphire in the lowest voice she can, "Do I remove my underclothes, too?"

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

Sapphire looks nervous as she replies, "Yes... it is necessary for the magic to work."

The fairy begins to remove the chiton.

 

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Kelleia

Kell then removes her breastband and underwear, standing completely naked before the fairy. And hoping to Aphrodite that she doesn't have any trouble with the men outside the screen. Not that she's ashamed of her body, but she knows the power she has and she doesn't like to unleash it without cause.

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

Sapphire hands Kell the tiny bluish square of cloth that was just on her body, apparently draped low in the back to allow room for the wings.

When the fairy places the cloth in Kell's palm, she can see beads of water on the 6" x 6" square. The cloth is thoroughly soaked.

She also gets a good look at the fairy. She has the figure of a tiny adult, but her body is smooth like a child's. The only confirmation that this fairy is an adult in any way is that she is visibly aroused.

Her fingers caress the edge of Kell's hand, but the fairy's gaze suddenly snaps up, her eyes meeting Kell's. "Forgive me," she says, her voice quivering. "Wring it out. Please waste little time doing so. You just need to dry it and…" She averts her eyes, but her heavy breathing suggests that it's not the sight of Kell's body that's affecting her. "…oh, wow! Wow… uh… it'll wrap you… like… like a gift from the goddess of—"

The fairy shouts, "DAMMIT!" and clings onto the side of the changing screen.

She peeks her head out and shouts, "Copper, you know I'm the last of us that should be in this predicament!"

The fairy slides her body down the side of the changing screen as she breathes in some of the air on the outer side. She seems a little calmer when she peeks her head back in. She appears to be holding her breath. "I am so, so sorry!" She sticks her head back out and inhales deeply. This time she leaves her head out, hovering with her rear end awkwardly hunched in Kell's general direction.

"Please tell me when you are dressed! Sorry!"

((When Kell wrings out the cloth, it will grow to 5' x 5' and wrap around her like a chiton. If she imagines any shoes that match this outfit, Kell will find herself wearing shoes as well as any undergarments that suit her modest tastes.))

 

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Kelleia

Not wanting to cause the poor blue-haired fairy any more distress than necessary, Kell quickly wrings out the cloth and imagines sandals of turquoise leather to match the dress with bright orange stones to match the purse across the toe as well as bright orange cloth straps to wrap around her legs. She additionally imagines a gold belt just like the silver one that goes with her blue-purple one that wraps just under her breasts, criss-crosses across her abdomen, and fastens at the waist. For undergarments, she imagines a breastband that will let just a small amount of cleavage show as well as a new pair of bright orange leggings cut 3 inches above the knee. Enough to show her calf like she did with the men at the stake, but enough to stay modest if the wind should blow her chiton up. For a final touch, she imagines the chiton with a slit about 3 inches higher than her previous one and tiny black and white stones likes the ones on the purse accenting the neckline of the chiton.

Trying to put the fairy at ease, she says, "I guess you're attracted to women, huh? I'm really sorry, too. I really wish sometimes that I could just shut off this nymph power I have."

When the outfit has completed, she tells Sapphire, "OK, done now. What do you think?" And when the fairy turns to look at her, she gives a graceful twirl.

 

[Reaver]

Akantha buys the acid rainbow and strong sake.

 

[Ireth]

Leto

Leto smiles as the blue-haired fairy peeks out from behind the changing screen. A sweet aroma tickles her nose, and a strange feeling comes over her, a desire to cuddle and protect her like a little doll.

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

In the Tunnel
Sapphire smiles at Leto and feels an urge to fly into the Huntress' hands, but suddenly the air changes. Sapphire flies to Kell.


Behind the Screen
The fairy is still completely naked, but after a few more deep breaths, she regains her composure. She hovers in the air crosslegged, as if sitting on an imaginary chair, and her hands are folded on her lap. Her arms allow for a degree of modesty.

"Copper and I are going to have a little chat about this. Um, yes, I think you are lovely, but I mean… if you and I were to… I think I would have broken limbs."

She laughs, "I know you're not suggesting anythng! I guess you didn't know, I'm like you—I mean, there are no male nymphs, no male fairies either. The difference is you can mate with a human man and bear a human child. But me? We fairies only have each other. You have no idea what it took for me to fly away from you.

"Anyway, you really are lovely. Let me tell you of the magic. When you jump in the water, the outfit scrunches up and finds a place in your hair. You have that cute bun, so when you swim, you'll wear nothing but a hair accessory. Squeeze it dry when you're out of the water, ready to dress. The Aqua Scrunchy won't help you fight the breel, but it's $22. Maybe you can buy both chitons?

"Oh, and it's safe for you to skinny dip in the fairy springs, by the way. I know water magic. Trust me, water dilutes your... effect. There's a spring in Arcadia, and if you happen to meet a fairy named Phoebe there, tell her..."

Sapphire doesn't say anything for a moment. She lowers her gaze.

"...hi."

((In addition to being able to strip down for swimming, Kell can choose to imagine swimwear, same way she imagined the shoes and such. She also rolls 2d6+3 for aquatic feats and 2d6+1 for using water as cover for stealth vs. onlookers above water. She can hold her breath for a longer time.))

 

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Kelleia

Kell says, "OK, so let me see if I understand this: The Aqua Scrunchy doesn't have the lightning magic, but does become a hair accessory when wet. Let me ask you this: as long as the base chiton is this lovely turquoise, can I imagine any accessories I want, or will it always create the orange, black, and white ones I just created? Then if I want to change the accessories I have now - say I want the belt to have alternating black and white stones instead of being gold - can I change that, and if so, how?"

"Then the Chiton of Enlightment with the lightning magic comes in the indigo or the periwinkle, is that correct?"

"And as to your friend Phoebe, I'd be delighted to pass along a message if we see her in Arcadia. Wouldn't you like me to tell her something besides 'hi'? It kinda sounds like you rather like her."

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

Behind the Screen
Sapphire replies, "Anytime you wear it, or whenever it changes from wet to dry, you can have whatever accessory you want. I think when it's wet you can also accessorize. I mean... I don't know why you'd want to wear anything when you swim, but it must be possible. I know you can hold your breath longer if you wear the Aqua Scrunchy.

"Enlightenment comes in electric blue, indigo, and periwinkle... flower, not crayon."

After a brief hesitation she says, "Tell Phoebe I can't find somebody else. I won't. If you want to, I mean. Copper wants me to move on, but I can't. It was always just me and Phoebe. Maybe this sounds dumb to you, but what we had wasn't about a physical need. What happened with her in Arcadia doesn't change how I feel." Tears begin to fall from her eyes. "I'm sorry... you must think I'm very silly, being faithful to someone who's already starting a new life without me. If you remember to tell her... well, even if you don't, thanks."


In the Tunnel
Karl says to Buck, "Why do I hear crying? Did that asshole burn another nymph?"

"The nymph came to me unscathed," Buck replies. "The amazon was sentenced to a burning today, but these ladies turned the tables. Akantha finished the judge with her fists."

"Nicely done. So you're not burned, but you all have your Phoenix purses. So what's your next move?"

Karl addresses both Akantha and Leto (who is no longer affected by that strange, pleasant aroma).

Goros says quietly to Wallace, "I wish I had one of them purdy purses."

 

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Kelleia

Kell says, "Then I definitely want both the Aqua Scrunchy and the Chiton of Enlightment. In the periwinkle, I'm thinking. Though the other colors sound great, too. Aphrodite always said that with my coloring, a slightly softer color looks better if it's going up next to my face."

She places an arm on Sapphire's tiny arm. "I don't think you're silly at all for knowing what your heart wants. In a way I think you're lucky. I keep having people put these expectations on me of what THEY think I should want and who THEY want me to be, but no one ever helps me figure out what I actually want or who I want to be. It's quite frustrating. I think that if you're lucky enough to know who you want, you should fight for her. If it's not too personal a question, what happened with her in Arcadia?"

 

[Ireth]

Leto

Leto smiles and introduces herself to the men. When Karl asks his question, Leto says, "Buck has made us an offer to go after the breel. If everyone's in agreement, I think that's where we're headed."

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

Leto in the Tunnel
Karl grins at the idea of a breel hunt, and he looks like he has something profound to say. But before he gets the chance, Buck ushers him down the tunnel. Akantha, Wallace and Goros are having a hushed discussion.

Hess tells Leto, "I'll see what they're up to."



Kell Behind the Screen
Sapphire takes a moment to regain her composure. She says, "Oh… we can talk if you'd like, but your Huntress friend is waiting, and… well, maybe invite your friend to come back here."

Ruby flies into the changing area with a blue robe. "Or, you can put something on."

Sapphire blushes.

"Or not," Ruby adds with a grin. But she gives Sapphire the robe anyway.



Kell and Leto in the Tunnel
The walls of the changing area start to rise. Once the screens are up, it appears Leto is the only adult human present. Some fairies are in the shop, putting away what isn't needed, and Hess is there carrying Akantha's purse.

The child says, "The men told Akantha that the judge's son recovered from his coma. She's not gonna do anything to him, but she said Xarris knows her face, and if you two are seen with her, everyone's gonna figure it out that Hades' Angels is… cyclape poop? I think she means a lie. She's off with the hunters—she really hates being around men, but it's her only way out and it doesn't endanger you—but she really appreciates you two saving her life."

Hess opens up the purse she was holding. Apparently, Akantha kept her old pouch to carry the sake, but spent her remaining $40 on a parting gift.

((Health Roll for Leto, Health Roll for Kell.

About Akantha leaving… see discussion thread.))

 

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Kelleia

Kell frowns at Hess' news, but takes the Health Roll and puts in her purse. "That's odd. To just run off after we saved her. I hope we see her again..."

She tells Leto, "Sapphire here was about to tell me about her love Phoebe and what happened in Arcadia. We have time to listen to her tale, don't we?" She gazes at the huntress hopefully.

 

[Ireth]

Leto

Leto nods and solemnly accepts the gift. "I understand. Thank you for letting us know. Will you still be joining us?"

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

Hess stays with the women, and she listens with them as Sapphire tells her story.

"What's there to say, really? Phoebe was living the good life in Arcadia. Tourists came to the fairy spring, and they loved being around us. But Phoebe couldn't get enough of being around the big people. She started partying, and sometimes I'd find her on the beach sleeping in a wine glass. One day I didn't find her, and just like your amazon friend just now... the good-bye was second hand.

"She wrote a note, and a bird sent it. The note mentioned that she had done something she's ashamed of... but didn't say what. I can't imagine what she could've done that I wouldn't forgive. I don't think she was with someone else. I'd forgive her... or slap her, then forgive. But I think she'd tell me if it was that. She said she'd always love me, but she'd hold me back. She wants me to be free. It doesn't make sense.

"So I know you can send a bird, but don't bother. Just please ask for Phoebe when your travels take you to Arcadia. You can send a bird to me if you find her. That would mean so much to me."

 

[tbgg]

Kelleia

Kell tells Sapphire, "If we make it to Arcadia, Sapphire, we will make it a point to hunt down Phoebe. I agree that her behavior sounds like she's ashamed. I don't know what we can do about that, but we'll tell her that you're waiting for her. And that's she's hurting you by pushing you away. I won't promise that we'll have her send the bird - but if we can get her to talk to you, we will, and if we can't, then we'll update you with what we find out." She smiles encouragingly at the fairy.

"How long ago was it now that she pushed you away? That might be an important clue."