10 to 15 isn't bad for a rookie and a zero-spell mage.

Getting evaluated by Homura and Mami is the obvious next step since it's kinda the point of the meet. What about after that?
 
Reappearing a meter to your left, Homura gives you what you feel is a rather unfairly pointed look. You know it's a spar and you're both pulling your hits and abilities.
Hey, here's an interesting question: how is Homura not automatically drawing us into her time stop every time she gets within our range? Surely she has Grief in her soul gem, even if it's mostly clear here, and doesn't Grief that enters our range automatically become "ours" if we're not actively resisting the effect, like we do in Witch barriers? Or does it not work that way?
 
We don't automatically grab people's gems, so I don't think so?

I'm pretty sure we only pick up unclaimed grief within range, so Witches grief is harder, and grief in a gem would be similar.
Heh, then in response to Homura's magic sidestep we should have pointedly wiggled her Soul Gem in its socket. At the same time, though, I'm wondering if there is a way to automatically get a "grip" on any Grief that enters our range? Something like that would make it much harder to sneak up on us using stealth, time stop, or even super-speed abilities.
 
So.

• Get evaluated by Mami and Homura.
• Have at least one spar where Sayaka and Homura are on a team together.
• Show off costume magic.
• Give Sayaka her cupcake.
• Tell Sayaka about Walpurgisnacht.

Am I missing anything?

Well, if you didn't know any better, you'd say Homura preens in her own quiet way.

10/10.
 
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So, question: Do people actually find chibi's... cute? Because to me they're mostly just mildly disturbing.
 
That was wonderful. Ahahahahaha! Everything went smoothly, everyone had fun, Sayaka got gud... That was wonderful. And we specifically did not smash Homura in the gut with a warhammer. Yes!
 
We didn't see much of Sayaka - Homura and Mami will need to fill in the blanks - but what we did see looks pretty promising.



Sayaka's magic sparks blue, and a large kite shield materialises in a shimmering display of light. "Got it!" she says triumphantly, looking up at you.

She has a shield! That's excellent.

"Sabrina!" Sayaka's voice. "Homura's alone, after me!"

Saw an opening, was willing to call for backup to exploit it.

"Down!" Sayaka barks. You're already jerking to the side.

Just in time for a sharp bang to reach your ears. Sayaka's blade launches past you.

Used us as a distraction, warned us in time.

"Sayaka!" you call. "Gonna set up a shot for you! Homura behind me!"

...

Sayaka sets her teeth and slams her shield into the ground.

Anvil to your hammer.

...

Sayaka yells and charges through the vacated space. Right at Homura.

Set up the plan with little information and less warning, pulled it off admirably.



I'm quite satisfied with the performance we saw out of her - and I think she got the intended lesson of not just charging in.
 
Draft One

Mami smiles at you. "What next, Sabrina?" she asks. "We still have time."

[x] Hmm. Another round later, I think?
-[x] Hug Mami more. "Dibs on you!"

[x] But first... how did we do? Homura, Mami, your thoughts?
-[x] I didn't see the whole thing, but I have to say that your teamwork was quite good, Sayaka. Good communication, and you set up for a couple of neat combination attacks.
-[x] That shield is going to be pretty useful in the future, I can tell.
--[x] Ask Mami about magic weapons and outfits. Is it just a matter of willpower, or...? How customizable are they for combat? You noticed I can reshape my outfit with a bit of concentration - are weapons the same way?
--[x] Actually, Homura, you have a shield. Any advice to Sayaka about using hers?
---[x] If Sayaka asks about the outfit reshaping thing, show her Maidbrina.

[x] Telepathy Mami.
-[x] Homura mentioned not feeling comfortable sharing her power with Sayaka yet. Hopefully she'll come around with a bit more time?

[x] So, is there anything we should practice first, or are we going straight into another round?
 
Hmm. Another round later, I think?
-[x] Hug Mami more. "Dibs on you!"
I'd suggest rewording "Dibs on you!" to something less suggestive.
--[x] Actually, Homura, you have a shield. Any advice to Sayaka about using hers?
Homura never actually uses her Shield except that one time with the magic barrier in episode 1. I doubt she has any advice to offer to a mainly melee combatant.
[x] Telepathy Mami.
-[x] Homura mentioned not feeling comfortable sharing her power with Sayaka yet. Hopefully she'll come around with a bit more time?
Why are we asking this? Feels pointless.
 
I'd suggest rewording "Dibs on you!" to something less suggestive.

Homura never actually uses her Shield except that one time with the magic barrier in episode 1. I doubt she has any advice to offer to a mainly melee combatant.

Why are we asking this? Feels pointless.

Agree (2), (3). (3) we can speak up on if somebody asks about it. (2) is... I've seen that point raised a lot so it must be right, right?

(1) meh. Homu said it. I don't see a real problem with it. The more paranoid we are about stuff like that the more paranoid brina is. That's okay but it's also... We're fine as-is.
 
(1) meh. Homu said it. I don't see a real problem with it. The more paranoid we are about stuff like that the more paranoid brina is. That's okay but it's also... We're fine as-is.
My main problem is that, if I remember correctly, we're trying not to be overly romantic with Mami since we don't want to pressure her into thinking that we want to start a more intimate relationship.

A bit too late for that, I know.

But still, "Dibs on you!" while hugging her fits the bill perfectly for 'overly romantic'. I can't explain it properly, but it reminds me of someone going "Dibs!" to their friends when they see someone they're attracted to. Something more neutral like "I get to be on Mami's side this time, right?" would be preferable.
 
I'm quite satisfied with the performance we saw out of her - and I think she got the intended lesson of not just charging in.
Good. Now we need to analyze our failings and proceed to correct them. I think we could have done better in the "flying brick" department. At least twice we deliberately took bullets to the body, while on a live situation that could have proved distracting at the least.
 
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