I don't think Fillia she wouldn't mind having a body pillow of herself I think where she would get weirded out if the idea that someone would willingly be spend money on that
even if it was SFW
I feel like the difference would be like see art of you versus reading your own fanfiction
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- Fate Twists its Strings. And brings Change.
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"Helllllo! Everyone~! Welcome one! Welcome all! Welcome to the greatest magical girl convention on Earth! And with your cute, adorable, absolutely amazing host, Magi-chan!"
Lights flash and flicker in the background and fireworks explode into a seizure inducing spray of colors and patterns. The girl on the large tv screen burned out of sight from the sheer brightness, only to appear again from behind the screen with a flash of light, and in a completely different dress as she winks at the camera.
"Yes yes! Hello, chat! What'd you think? Isn't today super exciting?! Yeah! I know right?! For those of you who haven't heard! This is a super special day today! Not just because it's Magi-con! But because this year marks the centennial anniversary of Magi-con! So if you're not here yet, get on over to Delario City for a 24hr celebration of everything magical!"
She thrusts both hands into the air, and more magical effects sputter to life. Emoticons in physical form springing forth as the live chat bursts into praise and questions.
You turn from watching the pink hair hologram of a girl dart around the virtual recreation of the convention centers foyer while answering questions.
She's something akin to an AI, you think, but like… an AI streamer?
Someone called them a V-tuber or something, but you don't remember really. Kind of hard to pay attention to a…
Well actually… you can't really call her fake when she can think… Can you? Hm…
Well, you can't pay attention to another girl when you're riding in a limo of all things. Even more so when you've got Alice chattering away at you from right across.
The morning, had been… interesting… to wake up to.
Mainly because it was a large deviation from the usual. You normally get to sleep in on weekends, and, that is a gift that can never not be giving.
The warmth of your covers, the softness of your bed. The comfort of your pillows.
Truely, nothing compares.
Well… other than cuddling with Alice… she might have been in a drunken sleep, but, that was really nice too… But, sleep. Definitely the best thing around.
It had been wrenched away from you. By the wretched call of your alarm! Blaring at you at an ungodly hour as your eyes cracked open and glared at the infernal thing as if it'd spontaneously explode.
It didn't. In fact it almost seemed to ring louder as though mocking you.
The rest of the morning, other than you slamming your toe into the door frame on the way to the shower, had been a whirlwind of activity.
Who knew getting dressed in cosplay could take a few hours? Alice probably… and maybe you should've asked her for help with the outfit she'd chosen for you… but… pride or something maybe.
It's fine, how hard could clothing and makeup and all that be?
Turns out. Surprisingly hard. At least by yourself.
Luckily, Mum was around to help, and, she's apparently very good at makeup… scarily good actually…
You stare at yourself in the window of the limo, and… you look like a completely different person. Like… in a literal sense…
Which, through a series of hoops you don't fully understand, leads you to an issue you've come across.
Because something's changed.
Something, that you hope is a minor change, and not a sign of bigger changes you haven't taken into account.
You meet Alice's eyes, that sparkle with unsuppressed delight as she constantly looks you up and down. A faint bit of red on her cheeks as she gives you a full smile.
Maybe noticing the way you're looking at her in return, she stops chattering, and runs a hand carefully through her hair.
"What do you think? I haven't messed anything up right?"
You seriously question how she can ask that, looking like she does.
Somehow, she pulls off the.. Uh.. is it called the drill hairstyle? She pulls it off really well.
Her hair's styled long, turned a light blonde, and given curls that look like drills down at the ends. It frames her usual adorable face along with a royal blue hairband. A pair of bright blue eyes looking right at you as she poses. A hand on her hip, and a slight tilt to her head.
Clothing wise, a white and red blazer with long sleeves, paired with a long skirt that ends with black frills just above her knees. Those same frills extend from her sleeves too, along with some black tights on her legs leading to brown shoes.
You shake your head at her question, motioning to your own outfit and tilting your head as she plops down across from you.
Your hair's been changed to a lighter shade of brown, let hang and styled into two long twin tails.
You won't lie… you really, really like the twin tail look…
Twin tails are cool… you should make it Purple's style, who's ever heard of a twin tailed villainess? It's perfection!
Right, outfit, don't get distracted.
A pair of yellow ribbons, tied into cute bows on either side, frame your twin tails, adding a flash of colour, that you think draws the eye.
Your contacts are coloured green, a bit of help from Elly shifting the natural color to that, rather than the usual purple.
There'd been an explanation at some point while she'd tinkered to get the color just right… but…
It kind of glossed over you because your brain had been melting out of your ears after Alice had sent a snapshot of what she was coming as.
… Alice is hot. There's no question about that. And you will use that excuse if someone ever asks.. Uh… something…
Breaking away from your distraction, you adjust one of your sleeves on the blazer you're wearing. White with red and black accents, just like Alice's. Though, you don't have the frills or long skirt like she does. Your sleeves are detached, and… your skirt's a bit shorter than you'd like.
Eh, nothing a bit of Elly magic can't fix. So you've now got the whole, skirt just on the edge of a reveal thing, that the Magicals have.
Alice had said that a longer skirt would've been fine, but you'd shook your head, and stuck with the character…
At least you've got black socks and a pair of brown boots. Should help with the snow, and Babr-e Bayan can deal with the cold if it becomes a problem for you.
"You look great! Picking out Rin for you was a great choice."
You fight to suppress the blush on your face at the praise, some paper saying that she looks much better. Especially in blonde.
"Eh?! I-I mean. Um.. thanks…"
The silence is… interesting. A little awkward, but, the fact you're both blushing pretty bright is probably why.
Alice giggles after a moment, a sound that's cheery, happy, and so full of elation that it breaks whatever the awkwardness was.
You ask a question with paper, still confused as to why she chose to come as this… Cecilia? Are they even magical girls?
"I mean, maybe? Its from like, this suuuuper old anime. Like, really, really old. Before we had holographic stuff."
She flicks one of her drills and it bobs as she leans forward.
"So, while I was getting my old costume ready, I was gonna come as… I don't know if you know Mami?"
You shake your head no, though, you can assume that might have been the blonde in your flicker of vision.
"Okay, well, I was gonna come as another blonde… but, I thought about it, and, a thought came to me."
As you'd hope, when she thought about things.
Your quip gets a "Hey!" and a light swat in return. It never hits and she huffs in amusement.
"That's uncalled for. I'm top of my class you know~? Hehe, but anyway, So, I wondered. What does being a Magical Girl mean? At like, its base. And I came to a thought… A magical girl… is just a girl, who transforms into something or someone else."
You nod along.
"And, so… can't we technically… call girls, who pilot mechs, as magical girls? They like, they go from normal people, and transform, into fierce fighters, who can pilot suits of armor, to do stuff… and, don't Magical Girls transform, from normal girls, into fierce fights, who use magic, to do stuff?"
You narrow your eyes in thought, silently humming, and miming the action with an exaggerated edge. Alice leans forward slowly. Almost on the edge of her seat as you consider it… and then you shrug.
Getting a sound of surprise from her as you let your body go from miming, to a sudden head snap and shrug.
Her reaction is cute, and you silently snicker behind a hand as you nod. Some paper confirming that you guess that fits the theme.
"Mhm, it's from a show called IS. Really old… I wish it had more seasons, but sadly not… If we had more time to prep though, I definitely would've made us both pilot outfits!"
… You don't know if you like the way she almost seems to pant when she mentions that…
Nope… the far away look and slight bit of drool coming from her definitely isn't something you like… Though maybe for her you'd make an exception…
If its old anime… who knows what travesty they'd dress you up in.
You put a hand behind you, and a brief ruffle through your void brings a handkerchief into your hands. Which you use to dab at Alice's cheek.
The contact flinches her back into focus, and she thanks you as she takes the offered piece of fabric.
"So… um… I look good, like this right?"
You nod, hard. And get a bright smile from her as you watch her shoulders relax quite a bit.
"I just, didn't know… I'm um… taking, a bit of a plunge today… showing off more my true self."
You tilt your head to the side in question. And watch her take a breath or two.
"This, my hair. Is, um. Normally blonde. And, I wanted to show you, more of. Well. Me… rather than hiding behind a mask. Last time, I tried to show you my eyes. We both got a headache with that, so, I thought, I'd try something else."
You use some paper to tell her that you love how she looks, and that you think she looks great no matter what she's wearing.
Another smile, another feeling that praising Alice is always worthwhile. And she nods at you.
"Yeah… My sister says the same." You paper out a question on how that went. "Oh! Yeah, I didn't tell you. Uh, well. We met up at a park, and… honestly, we kinda just talked really. She's not been around much, with a bunch of work keeping her busy. And, well… stuff was a bit awkward at first. She's… Um…"
You watch Alice's eyes narrow. Head tilting down in thought as she searches for a word.
"I guess maybe teacher-like? Is the phrase? Like… she's very strict. Maybe disciplined? That might be better… Lots of, teaching lessons and the like. It takes a bit to get used to chatting with Vera, but, once you do, she's actually really nice. We chatted, and, she gave me some advice… I just."
She blushes brighter…
"I just, need to keep working at it, and it'll work out."
You'd hum if you could, leaning in a little to show that she's piqued your curiosity. But, when she doesn't say anything else, you nod, and sit back into the plush seating of the limo.
If she doesn't want to tell you more, you don't plan on pushing her.
You watch her face, as it goes through a few different emotions. A flush of embarrassment, a happy little smile. A look of…
Determination? Resolution? Something like that.
And then she stands up and sits down next to you.
You don't really think anything as she takes your hand and holds it. And, when she doesn't say anything, you let your mind drift, to enjoy the warmth of her hand and the feeling as she slowly strokes your palm.
This is totally friend behavior. Yes.
You ignore the voices in your head. Because you don't want to complicate things for now. Too much to focus on. Too many things that could go wrong today to cement anything.
A breath is silently exhaled, and as if that's a signal. You half zone out. Listening to Alice as she picks a topic related to the convention, and starts to talk about it to you.
Of course, right as she starts, is when the limo comes to a stop, and you blink as a screen appears where the partition would be.
A suited driver, mentioning that you've arrived.
Alice says thanks in your stead, and you get up before her, to help her out when the uh… is it a chauffeur if it's not the driver? You don't know fancy people speak. But when the door is opened for you, you do your job and help Alice out.
A part of you wonders if this is normal for people attending conventions… the whole, limo and fancy car thing…
And you find your answer as the car behind you pulls up nearby, another luxury car, of a make you can't tell, but all curves and lights and the epitome of RICH screaming at your face-
"Ah! Satsuki! I didn't know you were coming!"
You'd focus on that far more…
If it wasn't for the face that sends whatever plans you might have had shattering to the ground. Even more so when she turns to you as Alice calls out her name…
Satsuki's here too?!
We alllll love the butterfly effect don't we? I'd hope so~ Cause guess what? Its happening~
Look! Satsuki's here! More girls in cute cosplay! That's gotta be a good thing right?
Right? Of course, we know, nothing can go wrong with adding another girl to people at this convention~
If ya wanna run damage control, you're welcome to~
Apologies for delaying the chapter, but had to rewrite it cause my first draft wasn't playing nice with me.
So here we are, hopefully something enjoyable, and I'm sure the cosplays can be figured out by you smart folks no?
Have a great night, I'll be around to answer questions and such as needed!
Infinite Stratos? Oh nice pick! And in comparison to PMMM far less death flags.
Alice and Fia are immensely cute together.
And Satsuki is here whooo boy. I don't think Filia has met her in civilian form. That complicates things.
Maybe we could try to bring her along with us on this magical boogaloo. If that's not in the cards then maybe make an emergency call to Reaper for additional overwatch.
Nice update Blanaa. Whatever happens im sure there won't be enough popcorn.
Ah yes, totally-a-vampire-but-actually-not girl and totally-not-a-vampire-but-actually-is girl both in the same room together. I'm sure this can only go swimmingly.
On the one hand, putting Satsuki with either Alice and Fia or the sister and her boyfriend would both result in her being a third wheel. But on the other hand, letting her go alone and unsupervised can only go poorly?
Maybe we could introduce her to our good friend Rea P. Er, or our other friend Lorica who is really into elf cosplay, believe it.
Yay praiiiiiiise! And don't worry. Less death flags perhaps, but plenty of dramatic/harem tags to be spun!.... Even if Fia only has her eyes on like.... two (?) girls at the moment!
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- Fate Twists its Strings. And brings Change. And adds something... twisted
- - 2 Time To EVENT (3/5) (-1 x 2 (Fate's Intervention))
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You blink.
You stare.
You, for lack of a better word, shut down. Because you weren't expecting this.
You weren't expecting Satsuki here at all… No, you weren't… Your plans all circle around keeping Alice safe…
Maybe because she wasn't in your glimpse of the future? Though what could that mean…
Maybe you split off from her? Or maybe you didn't meet her in that reality…
A chill runs through you at the thought. What would that have meant?
She'd have been dead already.. Killed by a stupid gangster. Or employee or whatever it is you called the idiots in the warehouse you'd raided way back when.
Then what does that make this? Her being here… A result of your choices? A responsibility brought about by having power?
You glance up at the sky slightly. Noting the clouds that loom in the distance.
Suitably ominous, and one more twist in today's path then…
"I wasn't scheduled to be arriving today, no. Father had stated it'd be far too dangerous for one of my standing to appear at such a public event."
You glance at Satsuki as she huffs and rolls her eyes, coloured a light blue you notice. A hand flicking her now pink hair to the side. Sitting at around mid back you'd guess, and tied up with purple ribbons.
A dress that you'd guess could be called futuristic? Maybe, kinda cyber-esque? Though.. Mixed with a more goth look too. Mostly black, but with white detached sleeves and a circular skirt of sorts.
A bunch of belts connected to her belt covers her chest, lying on top of some black fabric. Probably to protect her modesty of something equally Higher class lady-esque.
No stockings or anything, though she's got on a pair of monochrome knee high boots, one black, the other white, both with rather large looking heels… and, red spikes on the tip? No, pink.
Same with her hands, ending in pink claws that clink when she brings her fingers together.
Speaking of sharp bits, a large pair of horns on her head too. Kinda devlish? Maybe dragon-like? Oh, and, what you think are fangs too…
Overall, you give her a 5/Alice for her cosplay. Glancing back up at your friend as she steps in front of you with a bright smile.
…Oddly, she steps a bit to the side too… and you tilt your head slightly as she almost shields you…
Which is cute, because you can probably take a sniper round to the face and come out fine nowadays after Babr-e Bayan's newest upgrades.
Meh. You'll play damsel for a bit, why not. It's a new angle. Besides, there's no look of recognition in Satsuki's eyes when she glances over you.
"Ah? Huh. Yeah, I guess that makes sense."
Satsuki does… something with her hand. Rolling it around and holding her fingers out to catch a bit of falling snow.
"Yes. Well… It took a few concessions, and some reasoning that my being here would be seen as implicit support towards the convention going on. And here I am."
She motions behind her, when you focus for a moment, you feel your cores rapidly spool up to alert. A rapid rotation that's primed for action as you slip closer to Alice and slightly in front of her. Eliciting a quiet "ah?" from her.
But you make sure to put yourself between her and the four cloaked figures behind Satsuki.
It might be a wireframe… but you know two of those suits of armor even in diminished forms…
It's the people who attacked you and Morgana. You don't relax, even when you notice the slight movements that the closest two make. The slightest drop of their shoulders. A hint of lack of tension…
But… they could spring up and shoot Alice. Or attack her… or something…
They had the tech to create that massive explosion from range… who knows what they could do.
"Ah, Oh right. Uh. I don't think you've met Fillia?"
You meet Satsuki's eyes. Your purple to her now blue ones. And you see them narrow at you for some reason…
But before you can figure out why, they go back to normal, and she gives you a curtseyed introduction.
There's an almost instinctual need to curtsey back at her, to follow protocol… whatever that means.
But, Curtseying is Purple's deal, not yours. And so you give her a wave in hello.
"It's nice to meet you. But, while I'd love to keep discussing this in the cold, shall we head on in?"
Alice nods, and you do as well, subconsciously stepping closer to her while Satsuki leads from the front. Complaining about heat bubbles and incompetent managers… and about putting in complaints.
You kind of zone out her mumbled complaints when you notice Alice shiver ever so slightly. Almost instantly, you grab her hand, and hold it tight.
A slight pull on your chrono core. Miniscule really, and you let the heat that normally comes when you pull a charge flood through your body and out.
Your bubble of knowing tells you that Alice steps closer, if only a little. But, you don't see her shivering, so, you consider that a success.
Luckily, this level of.. Uh… acting as a space heater doesn't drain any real charge from you… At least. It doesn't stress your cores in a noticeable way.
Even if you think one of Satsuki's guards looks back at you when you pull on your core… but she, you assume it's a she by the slimmer armor and boob plates, turns back around to follow with her group shortly after.
You glance up at Alice, catching her gaze and then flicking your eyes between her and Satsuki with a questioning expression and tilt of your head as you walk together.
"Uh. Ah. Us? So, We're… kind of like… I guess you could say rivals~?" She stretches the last word, and your raised eyebrow has her sigh. "Ugh, so. She was top of the class… and then I transferred in. Was mediocre for a bit, and then I ended up acing a few tests. Yeah. One thing led to another, and I ended up top of the class, she ended up second."
She shrugs at you.
"We've kind of just hung out since then. Well… she calls it making acquaintance," she leans into your ear… and you try not to blush when she breathes against it. "I think we both know she wants a friend."
You nod. And move your head just a little bit…
Because it's oddly hot right now, and you refuse to acknowledge why that is.
Yup.
Just pulling on your cores too much, that's it.
Definitely.
You run a hand carefully over your face, making sure to not shift the light dusting of makeup on it and let out a quiet breath.
Sucking back in the focus and courage you'll need as you take a longer step than before. Pulling Alice along with you.
You can worry about your tag-along once you've got Alice smiling brighter than the sun.
POV: Rook (ICON Squad Alpha)
Playing bodyguard wasn't what you'd expect to be assigned to. Hell, you're sure not even Boss had predicted that an Alpha squad would be assigned to bodyguard duty for a kid.
But, well, you suppose that guarding the daughter of one of the Council members isn't too bad.
Villy chirps a reply to a conversation for you as the rest of Alpha finds suitable positions near your charge.
Invisibly of course. Because apparently four soldiers in fully armored suits could be seen as rather intimidating to the public.
It's a cosplay convention, you seriously doubt anyone here would look out of place. But, Command says so, and Boss follows. And you follow Boss.
At least you get to test out the new cloak modules. A glance down at your hand showing the faintest shimmer in the air, though Villy assures you that the shimmer's just a distortion in your helmet's cameras, and that you're almost perfectly invisible.
Only a magical girl with proper sensory skills could pick out your group, and by that point, you'd have bigger problems than staying hidden if that was occurring.
Your eyes stray towards the duo that your charge has been sticking near. Somewhat at least. She's been staying mostly out of sight from them, blending into the background where she can… and, if the little grin she's got says anything, seemingly enjoying the goings on in front of her.
Speaking of the duo though… You glance over them. Noting nothing of real interest. Or at least nothing that could be a problem…
The brown haired one does spark a question or two… though it could be you over analyzing the situation… She's always between your group and the blonde. And at times… it's almost like she can see you.
Your cameras have spotted her glancing in your general direction every now and then. The slight motions in her body hinting at… some sort of alertness. It could be nothing… but… you're feeling the inklings of one of your hunches coming up…
You take a few steps toward Ms Akane. A question from Rook on why you're shifting is answered by Villy for you. And you nod at the answer to tell him it's correct.
Everyone's armor is highlighted in your hud, same for the others, so you see him nod back as he confirms. And everyone seems to shift a little closer around your charge just in case.
Maybe you're overreacting… but… just in case, you have Villy run the data you're getting on the duo through the database. Mostly checking over the Magical Girl records.
No hits. Which has you narrow your violet eyes… Hmm… But you swear there was a flicker of ma-
You blink, shaking your head and focusing back on your charge. You can't afford to be so scattered brained when you're guarding someone, that's like, guarding 101.
…Though… Why is your hud flashing about a possible cognito-hazard?
POV: Filia
"Hey, Fia! Look over here! It's a limited edition figurine of Azure Blue in a wedding dress! I didn't know they were releasing this today?! It's not meant to be out for like, a month!"
You give Alice an amused smile as she points excitedly at a figurine at a booth. Gushing over the intricately made dress on the 1/5th scale figure.
You have to admit, it's well made. With flowing fabric in a pristine white, small hints of blue added in with flowers or puffs. A beautiful dress that you honestly can't ever imagine Azure wearing.
Well… at least without a fight…
Your hand goes to your chin… and you silently hum… Magic, magic… maybe there's a way you can like… set the field in the future…
That'd be fun…
Depending on the means, possibly reality breaking too, if you go with what you're thinking.
You raise an eyebrow at Elly as she glares down at you a little. Though the hint of an amused smirk ruins the effect.
Trying to pull a localized reality tear, just to overlap a wedding dress onto a magical girl when she transforms… honestly… It'd be easier to just cause her costume to explode and tear apart instead.
You shake your head at her, slipping the cashier at the booth a credit chit while Alice's back is turned and she's distracted by another Azure figurine.
Elly doesn't understand the appeal of beautifully dressed girls. Everyone knows that clothed is much, much more heart throbbing then naked.
Beside. Ripping off their clothing is just crude. They'll be much more embarrassed when they realize what you've done if it's wedding outfits.
…Though, Azure might look better in a suit…
Girls always look great in suits.
You slip behind Alice as she continues to gush over an Azure in a biker outfit. A tap on her shoulder has her turn around.
And channeling a bit of Purple, you add a bit of flourish as you present the figurine to Alice… who lets out a sound of surprise and a stuttered "eh?".
Her eyes dart between the figurine and you, and she goes so red you'd squeal in happiness if you could… and were an outsider to this.
Though you can almost hear Satsuki's as she blushes and pokes her head out from behind one of the many booths… completely ignoring a very confused looking cashier who's giving her a wide eyed look.
Your attention is obviously on Alice though, only spotting her out of the corner of your eye.
Your constant does as you'd expect. Grabbing the figure from your hands and spinning it around a bit before moving at lightning speed to wrap you in her body.
You let your body shake a bit with a silent giggle. As Alice does the volume for you.
"Ahh! You're the best Fia! Thank you! Thank you!"
You're dizzy for a moment as she spins you around. And then you blush when you notice how many people are watching your little display.
But… you think you're better off than Alice who's much brighter red.
Hehe. She's almost steaming actually.
Maybe it's a little mean to have done this in public, but, eh.
The intrusive thoughts won. And you're not responsible for intrusive thought Fillia.
"M-maybe we should… go somewhere else?"
You nod to Alice, blinking as your vision is suddenly taken up by an ice cream cone… turning to spot Satsuki between the two of you, and offering Alice a blue cone while you get a red one.
"Well, would you like this? Or shall I pass it on to someone else?"
You take the cone, amused by Satsuki's attempt at a serious tone… It doesn't work that well when you can spot the enjoyment littering her face.
You guess she too realizes the goodness that is, flustered Alice. And for that…. You share a mental fistbump.
You can see it in her eyes, even if she hmph's quietly when you give her a smirk.
Alice gives you a slight glare, but it's overridden by her blush as you smile brightly back at her. Amping up the innocence with a little head tilt and blink combo-
Something LOOM's at you. And your head snaps to the side. Your entire body moving in form and with instinct as you STARE towards it.
But, it's just a bunch of people walking around and chatting…
You shake your head, and let your cores spool down a little, even as your body remains somewhat tense.
It's fine… you're… just too on edge, behind all the cheer. And happiness…
The thought that, there's something coming, just has you bristling at every gaze.
"Fia? You okay? Sorry, um, Did I do something? I-I'm not actually angry. Really.. Just-"
Alice's hand grabs yours, and you feel whatever tension sits in your instincts melt away. Shaking your head at her, and papering out that you thought you saw something.
An idle part of you notes that she's a little tense as well… but maybe you're projecting. Or just seeing what you want to see in her.
The interaction's only a moment or two. But Alice's touch helps soothe your worries.
It's fine. She's still here… and you're not losing her. No yet. No now. Ever.
You grip her hand, side eye noting a moment of surprise, as you yank her with you toward some other booth. Shifting your expression to a bright smile as you tell her you're happy she invited you on this date.
The fiery blush and steaming ears has the expected effect… even as you bump up your cores a level and slip a higher portion of your consciousness on noticing any oddities.
There's a feeling… like… something… having changed. A niggling, in the back of your head. From who knows how many loops.
The faintest, slightest... flash of green?
So far… So good.
Is the best way you can put the time with Alice and you. as you silently relax.
After whatever that little scare was, you've been on alert… but, nothing seems to have truly changed. Alice is still the same blushy mess, though, you've noticed that she's getting braver as the day goes on.
Hell, SHE'S the one pulling you into her arm as you walk hand in hand. Which, you'd like to think. Is proof of your friendship.
And nothing more.
No lower brain, this does NOT mean what you think it does! Down! Shush!
You drown your thoughts in the warm vanilla smoothie thing you're drinking. Blowing bubbles in it while your eyes roam across the third floor cafes.
They're packed, which is an understatement.
People sitting in chairs, some chatting, some listening to the supposedly famous idol group cross band that's playing music and dancing around on a stage.
There's a large holographic screen with Magi-Chan dancing along to the beat as she sings too. Hell, you see two more AI streamers and a bunch of human and virtual characters joining in on a wall covered in screens.
But yeah, it's packed. People in chairs, and people who can't sit are standing and joining in.
The roar of people singing is honestly overwhelming any sounds that aren't super close.
You glance at Elly for a moment, and her telepathy slips through your mind. A small report from Lorica on your sister and her boyfriend.
The slimmed down and translated version being that she's enjoying the convention. And nothings gone wrong as of yet… you don't need to know the intimate details, even if you can almost hear the amusement in Lorica's tone as she tells you it all… An idle part of your mind wondering if she knows it's your sister…
Actually… Did you tell her? You forget…
The sound of Alice draining through her second chocolate shake brings you to the fore again, a swirl of vanilla through the gooey chocolate surface long since lost to the swirling of her straw.
You'd taken a sip from her at some point, and, other than being like an explosion of sweetness, the flavor confused you… was that popping candy still going?!
Your traitorous mind whispers about indirect kisses as Alice sucks on the straw, and you roll your eyes as both your upper and lower brains betray you.
A mental sigh is the best you can do as the Voices join in on this. They should be focused on catching things you miss… and not THESE kind of things!
Someone mutters about how one of her strains of hair is astray… and while you hadn't noticed that before… now you can't not notice it.
Ahhhhhhhhhh.
When you come back to focus, you've already shifted and moved a hand to put the piece of hair back behind her ear.
"Uh… Fia?"
Her voice squeaks. And you blink as your body snaps back to its seat and buries itself in your drink, tapping out that she had some hair out of place… while not meeting her eyes.
…The sound of Satsuki masking a giggle with a horrible cough has you glare at her, and definitely ignoring the thumbs up she shoots you from her side of the table.
How do you react to this?
What do you do?
Your mental signaling for help to your pink haired companion has absolutely no effect, the smirk on her lips almost telling you to figure this out yourself.
You don't know why… but Satsuki's kinda become the unasked for wingwoman? You'd expect her to be like, a third wheel between the time with Alice and you…
But she's stayed out of notice, and… oddly enough… you swear you've noticed her invisible guards bumping people out of your way whenever you've had a little moment with Alice…
Hell, you were expecting one of those. Getting interrupted midway through a conversation with Alice moments, right as she's about to say something important… but nope. That hasn't happened.
The tallest invisible guard in armor having bumped someone who almost seemed to be beelining towards the two of you out of the way.
…The poor guy about to interrupt you had tripped… and splattered a drink over one of the girls in a nearby group.
And.. uh… yeah, it'd been a thing.
Because you stare blankly past Alice as said guy laughs with the group of girls who's costume's he'd soaked…
Your eye twitches. And you're so tempted to just stare up at the sky, past the heating bubble on the roof, and just… question whatever god is laughing at you right now.
But… you resist the urge.
And instead focus on more important matters.
Your time stands at a cross-roads. Alice's enjoyment stands on the edge of a ledge.
You must make a choice.
You…
You…
You need to decide… if you can brave the horrors of your section on the first floor… or if you make the smart decision, and conveniently skip over it and go immerse yourself in Knights floor.
You know you'll make the right choice.
Even as your head starts to ache...
PLAN:
Pick one:
[x] You hate it… but… how bad, can your Imperial Purple area really be? Really…. They can't have had time to make more than figures for you at most right? (-1 Base Time) (EVENT will occur on Level 1 of the Center) (A####t Will be closer to the EVENT (Partially Revealed due to Void Core being at/exceeding Threshold))
[x] Yes. Go to Knight! Go to the scary, powerful, very dangerous Magical Girl's area. It's got to be better than whatever depravity is going on in your area! For sure! Good choice random Voice! (-1 Base Time) (EVENT will occur on Level 2 of the Center) (A####t Will be further from the EVENT (Partially Revealed due to Void Core being at/exceeding Threshold) )
Extras:
[x] Got an extra thing you want to do? Add it here! (Write in option, Emergency planning, things to consider, ect~)
Welp. Too excited to get to this part to hold back~ So here we are, 3.5k words of fluffy goodness. And a bit into the Convention~
We'll probably get another alt pov next chapter, got me some plans. But, if things go well, you'll have this chapters to replan and strategize on what to do when things go fubar and the snap breach happens.
Don't forget, you've got a BUNCH of abilities, and while some do have consequences, sometimes a roll of dice can rewrite my story entirely.
... Its happened already afterall. And stuff has changed drastically~
You guys get hugs, and I hope you enjoy some fluffy, tropey fun!
That's not good. That's really not good. Green, beyond Knight who is less Green and more Knight has made brief appearances and usually in bad flashbacks. Azure remembered something Green in her memories before it flashed to something else. It's hard for me to find references though given it's... well... a color that gets used semi frequently.
[x] You hate it… but… how bad, can your Imperial Purple area really be? Really…. They can't have had time to make more than figures for you at most right? (-1 Base Time) (EVENT will occur on Level 1 of the Center) (A####t Will be closer to the EVENT (Partially Revealed due to Void Core being at/exceeding Threshold))
While I admit that the Knight Area is probably safer, this is much funnier.
[x]You hate it… but… how bad, can your Imperial Purple area really be? Really…. They can't have had time to make more than figures for you at most right? (-1 Base Time) (EVENT will occur on Level 1 of the Center) (A####t Will be closer to the EVENT (Partially Revealed due to Void Core being at/exceeding Threshold))
Filia you know what I'll defend her indecision right now she's occupying the spot of Peter Parker the universe hates her guts and frankly I don't think Filia it's mentally stable enough to get Gwen Stacy
Filia your area isn't going to be that bad you've only had a proper debut for like a week you are also a minor and that a reasonable something to assume that and if the convention really want to do something heinous at the other magical girls To talk to you first
We gotta learn how to make a cosplay magic field to force all the Magical Girls in the future to have various outfits. It's for a good cause, Purple's popularity would skyrocket. The most stylish of villains.
Hmm, we should have two more 'time slots' after this, well even if FATE muddles again we'd still have 'a' time slot to act... I guess the question is, is it better to have the EVENT happen on F1 or F2. Wait no sorry the real question is that we all really want to see the reactions to this.
[x]You hate it… but… how bad, can your Imperial Purple area really be? Really…. They can't have had time to make more than figures for you at most right? (-1 Base Time) (EVENT will occur on Level 1 of the Center) (A####t Will be closer to the EVENT (Partially Revealed due to Void Core being at/exceeding Threshold))
Should we prepare a rift for a quick evac of Alice? Actually do we have Assassin-chan lurking around watching things too right? Are we passing word to our comrades that we know the EVENT will happen on which floor and [soon]?
Look at Satsuki being the Wingwoman and immediately knowing what's up. Fia, you literally just called this a date after blushing and getting Alice to blush is the priority. Listen to your brain and us voices.
Well you will after we save Alice.
I can't resist. And I want Fia to get flustered while Alice gushes over Imperial Purple
Plus the closer we are the quicker we can react.
[x]You hate it… but… how bad, can your Imperial Purple area really be? Really…. They can't have had time to make more than figures for you at most right? (-1 Base Time) (EVENT will occur on Level 1 of the Center) (A####t Will be closer to the EVENT (Partially Revealed due to Void Core being at/exceeding Threshold))
…The sound of Satsuki masking a giggle with a horrible cough has you glare at her, and definitely ignoring the thumbs up she shoots you from her side of the table.
I don't know, lets ask. Blanaa?
Anyway, aside from the amazing idea of forcing MaGils into different outfits.
[x]You hate it… but… how bad, can your Imperial Purple area really be? Really…. They can't have had time to make more than figures for you at most right? (-1 Base Time) (EVENT will occur on Level 1 of the Center) (A####t Will be closer to the EVENT (Partially Revealed due to Void Core being at/exceeding Threshold))
Yeah, this seems like better idea, especially since we can play off our showing up as just another cosplayer when it happens.
x]You hate it… but… how bad, can your Imperial Purple area really be? Really…. They can't have had time to make more than figures for you at most right? (-1 Base Time) (EVENT will occur on Level 1 of the Center) (A####t Will be closer to the EVENT (Partially Revealed due to Void Core being at/exceeding Threshold))
You forgot to include the open bracket for your vote.
[X]You hate it… but… how bad, can your Imperial Purple area really be? Really…. They can't have had time to make more than figures for you at most right? (-1 Base Time) (EVENT will occur on Level 1 of the Center) (A####t Will be closer to the EVENT (Partially Revealed due to Void Core being at/exceeding Threshold))
[X]You hate it… but… how bad, can your Imperial Purple area really be? Really…. They can't have had time to make more than figures for you at most right? (-1 Base Time) (EVENT will occur on Level 1 of the Center) (A####t Will be closer to the EVENT (Partially Revealed due to Void Core being at/exceeding Threshold))
[X]You hate it… but… how bad, can your Imperial Purple area really be? Really…. They can't have had time to make more than figures for you at most right? (-1 Base Time) (EVENT will occur on Level 1 of the Center) (A####t Will be closer to the EVENT (Partially Revealed due to Void Core being at/exceeding Threshold))
[X] You hate it… but… how bad, can your Imperial Purple area really be? Really…. They can't have had time to make more than figures for you at most right? (-1 Base Time) (EVENT will occur on Level 1 of the Center) (A####t Will be closer to the EVENT (Partially Revealed due to Void Core being at/exceeding Threshold))
