poor Ehren is still moping and i suspect 'Heather Potter' will try to cheer her up...
Oh, god. That interaction will be GLORIOUS to read... when I catch up enough to read it.
poor Ehren is still moping and i suspect 'Heather Potter' will try to cheer her up...
She is still a mortal being bound by her prejudices and is less aware of having them but 'Harry is a boy and boys are only interested in a few things. They are also less empathetic.' Again, she underestimates the 'Leetle Boy' and it's going to bite her.
it starts at Harry And The Shipgirls: A HP/KanColle Snippet Collection and continues from there... Snip # is 1075Hey! Loving the story so far but can anyone tell me which thread has Harry originally cross dressing at Hogwarts? I can't find the snippet number and I wanted to do a reread.
He woke up before it became a wet dream. But he still had some activity "Below the belt" when he woke up (his pants became too tight and he needed to take a cold shower).
Well, as she is a wee one, she will want to mimic Mama. So likely something similar to New Jersey's tastes. But regardless, Mama NJ will make damn sure she doesn't go out dressed like a hooker/stripper/clubber.Speaking of New Battleship Princess from previous discussion, I wonder what kind of fashion she'll gravitate to once Jersey introduces her to the wonderful world of clothes.
At this point, people at Hogwarts should have a rulebook they hand to any newcomers. First rule on the first page?
"Don't give Harry Potter an excuse. You will regret it."
Well, Ehren thinks she's not right for Draco (She's wrong but...) One of these years Ehren will accept that... most likely right after Niobe, Cleo and Johnston sit on her and bluntly tell her to go on a date with Draco...
To me, it just... flows strangely.
I thought so, but it was supposed to feel like the straw that broke the camels back in terms of Arthur's reaction: They spent the entire day insulting each other with rather viciously, not in a vitriolic best friends way, and that is their last little bit before they parted ways for the night.
For A moment, I thought she'd made a gingerbread man reference...
Talk about fast.An eyeblink later, she was over the East China Sea.
Then she was gone once more.
Yeah. That one's adorable.
So you got the same idea as I.At least Blackbird Abyssal didn't start quoting the Gingerbread Man
Still cute.
...Like the Kamo plans...The Horned Serpent would have been released by TOTEM. They discussed breaking the wards here to release it as a doomsday plan during the Cold War and then during Blood Week. A creature so terrible that it would turn the enemy's victory to ashes.
The tree of freedom is watered with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
With the taffies as her sister figures, just how many of her outfits have selves?Well, as she is a wee one, she will want to mimic Mama. So likely something similar to New Jersey's tastes. But regardless, Mama NJ will make damn sure she doesn't go out dressed like a hooker/stripper/clubber.
Yeah, that one is adorable.
I think Jr. needs more practice to be closer to her Mother's style... the fact that this will allow her to learn how to put emotion to her music is just a side benefit... As for the Snip itself, very nice indeed.
Don't worry Ehren, SOPMOD is firmly on your side.And Junior being introduced to the family
Set long before the Fenrir incident
Apocrypha
*Snip.
Well, there goes Ehren's heart."So... let me introduce you to... Claire Junior!"
Standing there on her open palm, was a tiny copy of the music-obsessed spirit.
It shyly fidgeted under their collective gaze.
Yes please!
Finally Fleur tossed her head back and glared at Harry. "Hmmph! Boys are simple for me to understand. I would make a far better boy than you would ever make a girl!" She spoke in a smug voice full of 'so there!'.
Ehren's blood suddenly ran cold at Harry's smile when he nodded and replied. "We'll see, Miss Delacour. We'll see...."
Considering his extra embarrassment, I think wet (or as close to one as can be depicted on SV/SB).
It was, indeed, a wet dream. Hence Natsumi taking very deep, very long sniffs (because she is a teen herself and interested in him... and as mentioned, Tamamo is not the only "Ero-Kitsune") and it was noted that the shipgirls had thrown the top sheets into the clothes hamper with blushes on their faces. It was just that was as far as I could go into detail without getting whacked over on SB for it.He woke up before it became a wet dream. But he still had some activity "Below the belt" when he woke up (his pants became too tight and he needed to take a cold shower).
Well, to be honest, Fleur only let it slip out because she was worried. And second... she doesn't know that Harry was practically raised in a household almost entirely composed of women (as in, he has dozens of "Big Sisters" and "Aunts" with a handful of male role models).On the bright side, this ought to take Ehren's mind off her kissing Draco.
And seriously, Fleur, have you not learned from when you called him a little boy?
I can understand worried. But by this point she's had a few opportunities to talk to various students about Harry (personally? If the first time I saw somebody they marched in with Abyssals? I would want to know more about this new person... Particularly if he has Shipgirls and Abyssals as allies.) So lack of understanding is no excuse... (like if you go into a foreign country, lack of knowledge about the law is no excuse)Well, to be honest, Fleur only let it slip out because she was worried. And second... she doesn't know that Harry was practically raised in a household almost entirely composed of women (as in, he has dozens of "Big Sisters" and "Aunts" with a handful of male role models).
At this point, people at Hogwarts should have a rulebook they hand to any newcomers. First rule on the first page?
"Don't give Harry Potter an excuse. You will regret it."
Well, Ehren thinks she's not right for Draco (She's wrong but...)
One of these years Ehren will accept that... most likely right after Niobe, Cleo and Johnston sit on her and bluntly tell her to go on a date with Draco...
Ah, Fleur you don't give Harry a challenge like that, he's a military brat and easily bored... (almost every second year and up Hogwarts student) 🐺
Yes. Remember that feeling. You will feel it again in the future. Harry Potter doesn't do things by halves.
For A moment, I thought she'd made a gingerbread man reference...
The tree of freedom is watered with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
With the taffies as her sister figures, just how many of her outfits have selves?
And how many fancy dresses do the Malfoys gift NJ and Nessa?
...
And now I imagine Pagoo wearing a little bow tie.
And Junior being introduced to the family
Set long before the Fenrir incident
Apocrypha
That other one, SOPMOD II... that one worried her.
She had seen just what that doll could do to a Grendel without breaking a sweat. To be exact, she had laughed like a damn maniac as she tore the construct apart. And then she had complained about it being too easy: Something about being less of a challenge than whatever a Smasher was.
And then, SOPMOD asked her if she could have one of her eyes.
So... the idea of her beste große Klavierschwester being anywhere near someone like that... terrified her.
An odd 'shimmer' in the air caught her gaze. The shimmer became a wall or veil. A waving, smiling Claire stepped through backward, her suitcase in one hand and a strange piece of machinery in the other. Then she turned around. The smile became even brighter as the veil vanished.
Ehren couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Both of Claire's eyes were where they were supposed to be and she didn't seem to be in any kind of pain.
"Ehren!" her sister called out and hugged her, which the dagger spirit eagerly returned.
"Great! They all love to hear me play and even have a few skilled musicians among their number. SAT's a fantastic cook if you want some Italian cuisine and Sop..."she adjusted her grip on the machine in her grasp. "well, it would be unfair to the others if I would show you first. Would you please tell the others to come as soon as possible to my room? I want to show everyone."
Ehren couldn't help but feel a pang of worry. Sop... made her somewhat nervous...
But...
If Claire talked so eagerly about whatever Sop made for her, it probably was harmless.
"Wait for me then."
"Ehren, do you have any idea why Claire wants to show us?" her mother asked. Kasuyu, Father Jaques, Miho, herself and her mother were present. Where the two little yokai were, she had no idea.
The younger daughter of her household shook her head in a no. "She said it would be unfair if she showed me before the rest of you. The only thing I know is that Sop made it."
Before anyone else could say anything else, The piano pianist entered the room and summoned her true form before placing the odd device she had brought home on the keys of her true body.
"Thank you for coming, everyone! I would like to introduce you to someone and is there a better way to introduce a fellow musician than by letting them play?"
She placed something on the machine... and the piano started playing.
The melodic giggle of her big sister made Ehren happy as she listened to the music. Good, without a doubt... but nowhere near as good as Claire. It couldn't be her sister playing: if it was music, she always gave one hundred percent. Still, head and shoulders above Kasuyu, probably better than herself.
...
About equal to her mother.
The last note rang out and Claire picked whatever she had placed on the device up.
With another melodic giggle she held out her hand.
"So... let me introduce you to... Claire Junior!"
Standing there on her open palm, was a tiny copy of the music-obsessed spirit.
It shyly fidgeted under their collective gaze.
...
Ehren stared. So did everyone else in the room.
"... Are...are they mad at...me?" the teeny being asked with a quiet copy of Claire's voice.
Before Claire senior could answer...
"Oh mein Gott, bist du nicht herzallerliebst?!"
Ehren seized the tiny thing in Claire and gave her a tight hug, which made Claire Junior make a noise, similar to a squeaky toy.
Then, he younger daughter of the household realized just what happened.
She blushed a lovely shade of red, much to the amusement of the rest of the household.
Another idea I had for this was Miho making Junior some magical plushy friends to help her move around the castle since she is so small.
On the bright side, this ought to take Ehren's mind off her kissing Draco.
And seriously, Fleur, have you not learned from when you called him a little boy?
Well, to be honest, Fleur only let it slip out because she was worried. And second... she doesn't know that Harry was practically raised in a household almost entirely composed of women (as in, he has dozens of "Big Sisters" and "Aunts" with a handful of male role models).
I can understand worried. But by this point she's had a few opportunities to talk to various students about Harry (personally? If the first time I saw somebody they marched in with Abyssals? I would want to know more about this new person... Particularly if he has Shipgirls and Abyssals as allies.) So lack of understanding is no excuse... (like if you go into a foreign country, lack of knowledge about the law is no excuse)
Speaking of New Battleship Princess from previous discussion, I wonder what kind of fashion she'll gravitate to once Jersey introduces her to the wonderful world of clothes.
Well, as she is a wee one, she will want to mimic Mama. So likely something similar to New Jersey's tastes. But regardless, Mama NJ will make damn sure she doesn't go out dressed like a hooker/stripper/clubber.
The Sharpest Arrow In The Quiver
Hogwarts
Wednesday, November 26th, 2014
Ehren looked at the red-eyed girl in the washroom mirror. Haunted steel-blue eyes looked back at her from her face.
She hadn't been sleeping well at all.
Even her 'field trip' Monday afternoon after classes hadn't helped much with her mood.
She had felt the need to get in a little Luger, trench knife, and hexing target practice on the creatures infesting the Library of Secrets as soon as her homework was done.
Her lips twitched smugly at the memories of her killing spree that afternoon.
But even putting a serious dent in the creepy-crawly population down there hadn't had the wished-for effect.
She was unable to forget the feel of Draco's arms embracing her in his lap.
The feel of her lips on his in their kiss, and then the kisses that Niobe and Johnston had given her.
Her.
Her.
A SS-Ehrendolch.
A Nazi dagger.
A Nazi who had sworn to not interfere with the pure and noble and right and true love that Johnston, Draco, Cleo and Niobe shared among themselves.
Why did it seem even more right to sit in Draco's lap, his arms embracing her adult avatar, his eyes gazing into hers, his Fleet surrounding her and.... and?!
She automatically smoothed down the T-shirt that Claire had dropped off during her visit last weekend before slipping on her weighted harness and gloves. She had to stay in shape, and figure out how to stop Pansy's attempt to enthrall Draco with necromancy. That was more important than some stupid kiss in a drunken moment, right?
"Guten Tag, Harry, Hanna, Regina!" Ehren gasped out, sweat pouring from her as she reached the top of the Great Stairs during this leg of her 'vertical mile' jog that she had been doing to get her mind off the intractable problems that she had been grappling with.
She slowed down, swinging her arms backward and forward to stay limbered up.
The exercise and fresh air had helped clear her mind somewhat so that she had been able to organize her unsettled thoughts and desires. She had managed to visualize locking them away for security back into her mental fortress to be handled at the proper time.
"Ehren." Harry's voice cut through Ehren's happy reverie as they entered the Entrance Hall.
"Was ist das?" Ehren responded after waving at a pack of Beauxbatons students trickling inside.
"Something's been wrong with you since this weekend. What's troubling you?" Harry asked, leaning closer with concern in his face and voice.
Ehren squared her shoulders and gave him a firm and commanding look, noticing out of the corner of her eye that Fleur was heading their way. "It's nothing and I'm handling it even if there was a problem. Which there isn't. A problem."
Fleur jumped in to add her two francs to the mix. "Stop badgering Mlle. du Chasteler, M. Potter!" The French girl said with her hands on her hips to highlight her T-shirt and a frown on her face. "You can't understand what she's been going through."
Fleur softened slightly, then leaned in. "She's my friend too, but it's a girl problem that she is dealing with. A boy you like you can't understand a woman's heart like hers when she is in pain over amour non réciproque."
Finally Fleur tossed her head back and glared at Harry. "Hmmph! Boys are simple for me to understand. I would make a far better boy than you would ever make a girl!" She spoke in a smug voice full of 'so there!'.
Ehren's blood suddenly ran cold at Harry's smile when he nodded and replied. "We'll see, Miss Delacour. We'll see...."
She's less than a week old at this point, so she deserves some slack.I think Jr. needs more practice to be closer to her Mother's style...
Smashers are... borderline immune to ballistic small arms fire and very resistant to everything else. These things will happily wade through beam cannon fire by Typhons, which vaporizes T-dolls. One of the main tasks of these hover tanks is to hunt them and its about 50-50 who wins. And the most horrifying thing about those things? They can happen only a few hours at the most after heavy Collapse exposure and they radiate Collapse themselves. So we have creatures at least on par with Grendels that take less time to 'produce' and can spread by infecting humans. But I'll let SJ decide if they are stronger and tougher than Grendels.And how hard is it to kill a smasher? Regina had to use her full strength to take on a Grendel. Are smashers stronger/more durable than grendels?
I hoped for that reaction...
Meanwhile NJ, of course, complains about how silly she looks in dresses, much to the confusion of everyone around her.That is an adorable image of Pagoo,. Draco and Nimue will no doubt hook Nessa up with birthday gifts of pretty dresses.
Claire herself was unsure of Sop before the visit. Before, they met twice: Once, when she played for wz.29 and Sop asked for one of her eyes(bad) and afterward where she got that vampire fang bracelet(neutral?) Remember, in the first Claire in the Sopmod's lair, she wasn't sure just how Sop's room would look like.I'll note that Ehren would be worried, but Ehren also defers judgement on if people are good to Claire a lot, since she admits that Claire is far better at 'people things' than she is. So she wouldn't freak too much since Claire clearly sees something in SOPMOD that Ehren doesn't.
I think everyone in the family would.Yeah, Ehren would be looking forward to Claire showing it off.
Yup.Interrogating the right person, although Mutti knows that if Claire asked for secrecy from ehren, wild horses won;t drag it out of the dagger.
For someone so utterly devoted to the art of music, hearing someone play for about four minutes is a better introduction than a thousand words.
It was to come across as humility. Ehren, like so often, selling herself short. In addition, to show just how good Claire's tiny Companion is. But what is more impressive: Junior being so damn good that she's a match with someone with centuries of experience, or Colombe being so damn good that she's a match who was literally created to make music?To be fair, Claire sets an impossible standard for Piano. Ehren is actually a better pianist than Colombe is (in Claire's expert but biased opinion) and could play semi-professionally if she worked at it (a pianist teaching and doing paying gigs in the local bar/small town orchestra on a Friday night). Kasuyu is terrible at Piano, of course.
She loves her big sister, here is a mini-me of her sister being shy. Of course, she hugs.Peak Ehren! She really is a massive softie under the ice. And yes, that was utterly adorable.
Note made. A big plush wolf for land movement and a stuffed dragon for when she needs to get up somewhere?Or just enchant and animate some of Claire's small army of plushies.