Children of Hades (DanMachi)
- Thread starter Cyberweasel89
- Start date
- Location
- Florida
[X] Dungeon Grinding with the Rookie Squad (plus Alivia, minus Urist).
Katanasoul_91
Savior of the broken, the beaten and the damned
- Location
- Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina
[X] Train spellcasting with Ryuu.
We ignore her for too long, is quality time and a date.
We ignore her for too long, is quality time and a date.
MacroDaemon
Lachrymose Lapis
[X] Take the day off and go shopping with Tessa. (Window shopping, if necessary.)
Chapter 6: Part 2
- Location
- New York
[X] Train spellcasting with Ryuu.
After breakfast and helping the Hades Familia arrange the tables again, you decide to head for the Hostess of Fertility and train your spellcasting. You throw on some boots and grab the Gem-Sho, then head out after telling everyone where you'll be.
The Hostess of Fertility is currently serving its daytime patrons, and so has its civilian menu and prices. Ryuu is busy waiting the tables, while Chloe greets you at the entrance.
"Oh, Rooster, nyaa! Welcome to the Hostess, nyaa! I take it you're here for Ryuu, nyaa? I'm sure Mama Mia will give her a break to train you, nyaa!"
You cringe at the Cat Person's verbal tic, again counting the lucky stars that the no-show ROB that sent you here didn't require you to have the same problem. You wait at the entrace for Ryuu, who soon emerges with her wooden sword. "Hello, Miss Ringabelle. I take it you're ready for training?"
You nod and salute, holding your spear at the ready. "Thank you again for this, Ryuu."
"It's no trouble..." she drones.
She guides you to the separate wooden building owned by the Hostess of Fertility, which has a large and partially paved inner garden. Ryuu readies her wooden sword while you ready your golden spear, staring each other down. Then, just like that, she vanishes.
Your eyes flick to and fro, trying to use the heightened senses of an Adventurer and feline to find her. Unfortunately, as a Level 1, you're just not good enough to be able to follow the movements of a Level 4.
"In the sky of a now distant forest. Infinite stars scattered in the endless night sky. Respond to my foolish voice, give me now divine protection of starfire."
You watch carefully, knowing that Ryuu can run around while chanting only because of her skill with Concurrent Chanting. She's been trying to teach you the same skill, but unfortunately, it's a very difficult skill to learn. Only a handful of spellcasters in Orario can do it!
"Give the mercy of light to the one that abandoned you. Come, wandering wind, the wandering traveler. Cross the sky and run through the wilderness, run faster than anything else."
She charges in with her wooden sword and you block it with the Gem-Sho. You imagine it's only due to having a superior weapon that your block holds up, but a true master can make anything a deadly weapon. The Elf jumps back and vanishes into high-speed movement again.
"Imbue the light of stardust and destroy the enemy. Luminous Wind!"
You activate Draw at just the right moment, the green explosive stardust sucked into your body as raw magic. It's a very powerful spell, so it's a lot to actually take in. You can't let that power go to your head. Glowing green, you point your spear at Ryuu and chant. "Tu fui, ego er-"
You're momentarily interrupted by Ryuu charging you again, and you raise your spear to block her. "-is. Relay!"
A point-blank green explosion sends you both flying backward, but that was only some of the magic you Drew. You land easily on your feet thanks to your race and parkour skills, pointing your spear and chanting as fast as you can. "Tu fui, ego eris, Relay!"
You send another missile of stardust forward, the sparkle of green causing an explosion in the pavement as Ryuu dodges out of the way and dashes around you.
"Good, good, Miss Ringabelle! But you can do more than just attack with it! Use it creatively! Use it for more than it was intended for!"
You grit your teeth and chant. "Tu fue, ego eris... Relay!"
You use the sheer power of stardust to empower yourself, and when Ryuu brings her wooden sword down in an overhead swing, you raise your spear's shaft to block and actually manage to overpower her a bit.
"A buff... Excellent, Miss Ringabelle," she compliments. But then she puts more oomph into her swing and pushes your spear out of the way, but jumps back instead of taking advantage of your opening.
You point your speer at the retreating Ryuu, knowing you only have one last shot before you run out. "Tu fui, ego eris... Relay!"
You fire the last of Luminous Wind spell you Drew, your shot enhanced by the simultaneous buff, but right when it looks like it's about to hit Ryuu, she easily cuts the stardust missile in half with her wooden sword, sending both halves flying harmlessly to either side of her.
You collapse to your rear, panting, while Ryuu walks forward to stand over you. She nods, then sits by your side. "You did well, Miss Ringabelle."
You just pant, too winded to speak. The two of you enjoy each other's company, when you reach into the backpack you brought and retrieve the cloth-wrapped lunch Hades prepared for you. Your Elven magic teacher perks when she sees another cloth-wrapped bundle fall out with it.
"You have two lunches?" she asks.
Your ears flick in response to Ryuu's words. "Um... no. I prepared my own lunch, but Dad insisted on giving me one of his own. I was going to save my own lunch for later, but... did you want it, Waitress?"
Ryuu doesn't react, so you place the second wrapped bundle in her lap and smile at her. Hesitantly, she unwraps it to reveal the grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, bacon, white cheddar cheese, barbecue sauce sandwich, still warm from when you cooked it earlier. She cocks an eyebrow at your concoction, then shrugs and takes a chaste, reserved bite from it.
You watch with anticipation for Ryuu's reaction. The former Adventurer pauses after taking a bite, then begins chewing. She swallows and your breath hitches in your throat as she turns to look at you. "It's good. You'd make an excellent wife, Miss Ringabelle."
"W-Wife? M-Me?" you stammer, a blush spreading across your dark cheeks and your black-furred tail flicking.
"Do not be so easily flustered, Miss Ringabelle. Being a good wife is not much different than being a noble warrior. Both involve duty and honor."
You look away and tuck into the boiled fish Hades prepared for you. Mmmmph... Why's Ryuu gotta embarrass you like that?
As you return to the Underworld Dorm just past lunchtime, you find Urist standing outside, around the stable. He turns when he hears you approaching, probably having senses high enough to hear your quiet cat-like tread what with being a Level 6.
"Ah, good. You are here. I have doggo."
That gives you pause. "Doggo?"
He steps aside, revealing a dog on a leash, sitting and panting. "I have doggo," he repeats.
"...Why?"
"Because."
Hades steps outside, chuckling. "Urist heard you thought about taming that Golden Mushroom, so he figured a substitute pet was in order. One of his cousins breeds dogs and wolfdogs, so he went out to get one for you. It should obey your commands and make an excellent warhound for the Dungeon. I've even already given it a Falna."
"Oh." Uh, wow... you can't remember the last time someone got you a gift as big as a pet, let alone a dog. You look at the canine, examining it as you try to determine what gender it is, what breed it is, and try to decide what to name it.
Reader Choice
-Name the dog.
[ ] Write-in.
-Dog's gender.
[ ] Male.
[ ] Female.
[ ] I dunno.
-Dog's breed.
[ ] Write-in.
After breakfast and helping the Hades Familia arrange the tables again, you decide to head for the Hostess of Fertility and train your spellcasting. You throw on some boots and grab the Gem-Sho, then head out after telling everyone where you'll be.
The Hostess of Fertility is currently serving its daytime patrons, and so has its civilian menu and prices. Ryuu is busy waiting the tables, while Chloe greets you at the entrance.
"Oh, Rooster, nyaa! Welcome to the Hostess, nyaa! I take it you're here for Ryuu, nyaa? I'm sure Mama Mia will give her a break to train you, nyaa!"
You cringe at the Cat Person's verbal tic, again counting the lucky stars that the no-show ROB that sent you here didn't require you to have the same problem. You wait at the entrace for Ryuu, who soon emerges with her wooden sword. "Hello, Miss Ringabelle. I take it you're ready for training?"
You nod and salute, holding your spear at the ready. "Thank you again for this, Ryuu."
"It's no trouble..." she drones.
She guides you to the separate wooden building owned by the Hostess of Fertility, which has a large and partially paved inner garden. Ryuu readies her wooden sword while you ready your golden spear, staring each other down. Then, just like that, she vanishes.
Your eyes flick to and fro, trying to use the heightened senses of an Adventurer and feline to find her. Unfortunately, as a Level 1, you're just not good enough to be able to follow the movements of a Level 4.
"In the sky of a now distant forest. Infinite stars scattered in the endless night sky. Respond to my foolish voice, give me now divine protection of starfire."
You watch carefully, knowing that Ryuu can run around while chanting only because of her skill with Concurrent Chanting. She's been trying to teach you the same skill, but unfortunately, it's a very difficult skill to learn. Only a handful of spellcasters in Orario can do it!
"Give the mercy of light to the one that abandoned you. Come, wandering wind, the wandering traveler. Cross the sky and run through the wilderness, run faster than anything else."
She charges in with her wooden sword and you block it with the Gem-Sho. You imagine it's only due to having a superior weapon that your block holds up, but a true master can make anything a deadly weapon. The Elf jumps back and vanishes into high-speed movement again.
"Imbue the light of stardust and destroy the enemy. Luminous Wind!"
You activate Draw at just the right moment, the green explosive stardust sucked into your body as raw magic. It's a very powerful spell, so it's a lot to actually take in. You can't let that power go to your head. Glowing green, you point your spear at Ryuu and chant. "Tu fui, ego er-"
You're momentarily interrupted by Ryuu charging you again, and you raise your spear to block her. "-is. Relay!"
A point-blank green explosion sends you both flying backward, but that was only some of the magic you Drew. You land easily on your feet thanks to your race and parkour skills, pointing your spear and chanting as fast as you can. "Tu fui, ego eris, Relay!"
You send another missile of stardust forward, the sparkle of green causing an explosion in the pavement as Ryuu dodges out of the way and dashes around you.
"Good, good, Miss Ringabelle! But you can do more than just attack with it! Use it creatively! Use it for more than it was intended for!"
You grit your teeth and chant. "Tu fue, ego eris... Relay!"
You use the sheer power of stardust to empower yourself, and when Ryuu brings her wooden sword down in an overhead swing, you raise your spear's shaft to block and actually manage to overpower her a bit.
"A buff... Excellent, Miss Ringabelle," she compliments. But then she puts more oomph into her swing and pushes your spear out of the way, but jumps back instead of taking advantage of your opening.
You point your speer at the retreating Ryuu, knowing you only have one last shot before you run out. "Tu fui, ego eris... Relay!"
You fire the last of Luminous Wind spell you Drew, your shot enhanced by the simultaneous buff, but right when it looks like it's about to hit Ryuu, she easily cuts the stardust missile in half with her wooden sword, sending both halves flying harmlessly to either side of her.
You collapse to your rear, panting, while Ryuu walks forward to stand over you. She nods, then sits by your side. "You did well, Miss Ringabelle."
You just pant, too winded to speak. The two of you enjoy each other's company, when you reach into the backpack you brought and retrieve the cloth-wrapped lunch Hades prepared for you. Your Elven magic teacher perks when she sees another cloth-wrapped bundle fall out with it.
"You have two lunches?" she asks.
Your ears flick in response to Ryuu's words. "Um... no. I prepared my own lunch, but Dad insisted on giving me one of his own. I was going to save my own lunch for later, but... did you want it, Waitress?"
Ryuu doesn't react, so you place the second wrapped bundle in her lap and smile at her. Hesitantly, she unwraps it to reveal the grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, bacon, white cheddar cheese, barbecue sauce sandwich, still warm from when you cooked it earlier. She cocks an eyebrow at your concoction, then shrugs and takes a chaste, reserved bite from it.
You watch with anticipation for Ryuu's reaction. The former Adventurer pauses after taking a bite, then begins chewing. She swallows and your breath hitches in your throat as she turns to look at you. "It's good. You'd make an excellent wife, Miss Ringabelle."
"W-Wife? M-Me?" you stammer, a blush spreading across your dark cheeks and your black-furred tail flicking.
"Do not be so easily flustered, Miss Ringabelle. Being a good wife is not much different than being a noble warrior. Both involve duty and honor."
You look away and tuck into the boiled fish Hades prepared for you. Mmmmph... Why's Ryuu gotta embarrass you like that?
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As you return to the Underworld Dorm just past lunchtime, you find Urist standing outside, around the stable. He turns when he hears you approaching, probably having senses high enough to hear your quiet cat-like tread what with being a Level 6.
"Ah, good. You are here. I have doggo."
That gives you pause. "Doggo?"
He steps aside, revealing a dog on a leash, sitting and panting. "I have doggo," he repeats.
"...Why?"
"Because."
Hades steps outside, chuckling. "Urist heard you thought about taming that Golden Mushroom, so he figured a substitute pet was in order. One of his cousins breeds dogs and wolfdogs, so he went out to get one for you. It should obey your commands and make an excellent warhound for the Dungeon. I've even already given it a Falna."
"Oh." Uh, wow... you can't remember the last time someone got you a gift as big as a pet, let alone a dog. You look at the canine, examining it as you try to determine what gender it is, what breed it is, and try to decide what to name it.
Reader Choice
-Name the dog.
[ ] Write-in.
-Dog's gender.
[ ] Male.
[ ] Female.
[ ] I dunno.
-Dog's breed.
[ ] Write-in.
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- Location
- Florida
[] Male
[] Dire Corgi
How could I say no to a Dire Corgi?
Edit:
[x] Lindt
[x] Female.
[x] Great Dane.
Fair enough
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Metroidwave
Strength To Lean On
- Location
- Somewhere in Colorado
[X] Drei
[X] Male
[X] Corgi
[X] Male
[X] Corgi
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- Location
- New York
"Dire Corgi," while funny, is not a real dog breed, nor is it a fantasy dog breed available in DanMachi. Any votes for "dire corgi" both past, present, and future will not be considered viable and thus ignored in favor of actual votes.
- Location
- UK
- Pronouns
- They/Them
She's a helluva lot more impressive than I realised.
-Name the dog.
[x] Lindt
-Dog's gender.
[x] Female.
-Dog's breed.
[x] Great Dane.
Urist is a beautiful person, total sweetheart. I quite like the idea of him getting us a massive doggo though and Lindt is my go to name for female dog Pokemon (since Bitch is best girl).
- Location
- UK
- Pronouns
- They/Them
Hmm, that is a pretty convincing argument, though. They are really adorable...