Ars Paulina

[Bloodedge]

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Ars Paulina is a grand and ethereal structure that stands as a testament to King Solomon's magical prowess. Its architecture is a blend of intricate patterns and towering columns, adorned with symbols of power and mysticism. The temple radiates an otherworldly glow, with cascades of golden light cascading down its façade. Arcane sigils and symbols are etched into its surface, exuding an aura of ancient knowledge and arcane might. The interior is a labyrinth of grand chambers and hidden passages, each resonating with the echoes of Solomon's mastery over magic. Overall, Ars Paulina emanates an aura of awe and reverence, a place where the convergence of magic and history intertwines in a mesmerizing spectacle.

[Apollymi]

Whenever Yume got around to learning from Zheng, she'd have more than enough answers regarding her placement in Munetsuchi. She may not have been worried about it, but her position mattered nonetheless... though it didn't make said position a thing of world-changing importance. Whatever the case, Yume's departure was soon to become a reality. Her timing couldn't have been more perfect, as the second door she knocked upon would soon open into this very room. "I look forward to it as well. Farewell, and enjoy your studies and adventures," he bid. While Yume took her exit, Solomon's eyes traveled toward that second door.

What would occur when the door finally opened? Solomon was watching as a second light entered the realm of Ars Paulina, though this one was not a streak like its predecessor. Instead, the second light was a bright glow in the form of a new gateway. That blonde girl who disappeared from her own world would find herself regaining consciousness as she walked through a portal into this realm. Once she manifested, Solomon took in her full visage in its... disheveled state. "Interesting," he muttered under his breath. This girl appeared before him in lace undergarments and a button-up shirt that could hardly be considered buttoned at all. It seemed she had recently been in a very, very relaxed state. "This is something I didn't expect. Should I say good morning, or good evening?" Solomon wondered. He spoke the common tongue of Alaya, however. Perhaps something should have been done about that first.


A girl in basically just her underwear and a single skirt found her body basically remade within a realm which looked out of the ordinary to her. She was certain she'd only gone to open the door for Kaguya so why was she standing in a place that looked like some kind of divine space temple?! What was more she heard one of the most pleasing voices she'd ever heard in her life, speaking a strange language from atop a high throne. She looked up to find a golden eyed dark-skinned man with white hair looking at her as she tried to shuffle herself around for modesty sake. Even while trying to be modest she couldn't take her eyes off the man before her, cheeks flushed and blue eyes seemed to sparkle.

"Did I die? Is this heaven? Are you god? You have to be, right?!" she asked immediately. "I don't understand a word he just said..." she mentioned aloud. 'But I'd still listen to him all night!~' she finished that thought within her head only to quiet herself. 'Oops too much of a random thought there. I've never even seen a man like this before and I'm standing around in a shirt and panties! What do I do?' she asked of herself only begin reaching behind her. "I should have put on pants, or something... I didn't expect this. I'm... I don't think I would have ever been prepared for this..." she said seeming to not be panicking but that was mostly to do with her strange reaction to this man's visage and voice. "I definitely died. It was probably a household accident, caused by my NEET tendencies. I don't care enough about my own health and safety to pick up things out of my floor. I went to open the door, I tripped and hit my head on the edge of my bed and this is it... I wish I knew what he just said though... would it be weird to be alright if I died and this was my afterlife?" she questioned her own sensibilities. 'I mean he's hot, like super hot. Like I could stay here in the weird space temple with god. Is it sacrilege to want to start a romance with god?' she said softly in her mind. She was still trying to cover herself a bit, mostly because it was likely indecent to appear in front of a man so nude, even if he was god, she wasn't trying to immediately find out she was being offensive. "Actually that last part sounds like an isekai light novel. If I'm sleeping instead of dead I should write that one down. Definitely not about to try and wake myself up though..." she said having her monologue pick up and end at random.

[Bloodedge]

This girl spoke, but not in the common tongue of Alaya. The moment he heard her confusion about his own speech, Solomon had a finger rubbing his own temple. "Ah. That's quite bothersome. I still haven't figured out how father manages to do that during conversion. Oh well," he mused. There were a few things he could do about this situation. Alas, the idea of speaking Japanese just to explain a plethora of things was not very appealing. This girl seemed as taken aback as one would expect in this situation. She scrambled to cover herself to no avail; there was just too much of her exposed from the beginning. "That's the Japan I remember,' Solomon thought.

Throughout all that scrambling, it became clear where the girl's mind was going. She had some assumptions about her current state, though nothing solid. Even so, it seemed her chemistry with Solomon was bleeding through her every reaction. She thought he was God? That was almost laughable, considering his father had taken on the title. The language barrier had to be broken down quickly, and again, there was no point in spending hours offering explanations. As such, Solomon extended his hand to beckon the lass toward his throne. She could freely believe he was God for a while longer ─ at least until further information was given. Of course, there was only one way Solomon would be providing said information. . .

[Apollymi]

The man on the throne in front of her was still speaking a strange language. Even though the blonde lass was busy trying to cover herself and decide the best course of action, she managed to hear his words and still not get it. "Is it a dream? It could be a dream? Maybe I passed out and imagined the knocking and it was the trigger for a deam? That could be a possibility," she said going through several options. "If I dreamed this up... I know at least where he came from... and maybe I just don't understand him because the language part of my brain isn't really working cause he's confusing the other parts..." she came to the conclusion of this. "Oh who am I kidding, he could be speaking a language I know and I still might not actually hear it... I wonder if that is how she feels," she murmured, thinking of a friend who seemed to have a hard time with auditory concentration, in specific cases.

Still, there was a different issue now. Now, the man on the throne was reaching out to her, and she felt strangely enticed to take steps forward. In fact she took at least a few before she realized she was moving. "Huh? Why am I walking towards him? Maybe it is a dream. Well... I wouldn't want to be rude or anything," she managed to get out. "And if I am dead I wouldn't want to be rude to god or anything, maybe he has like reincarnation gifts like the light novels?" she speculated. Even so, she couldn't deny the gentle trembling of her body and she wouldn't be making direct eye contact as she closed the distance between them. She pulled down on the lower part of her shirt and tried for an apt apology. There was nothing saying he couldn't understand her, just because she couldn't understand him. "Gommenasai, I wasn't really expecting anyone who hadn't already seen me like this today..." she apologized with a blush spreading across her face. Now that she was closer he truly was an absolutely stunning man. His skin was so smooth and his eyes seemed almost alive, 'Damnit all, for all the times Kei-chan has to be right about something,' she thought about her current state of dress. "If this is a dream I don't think I'm ready to wake up. If I'm dead I am not sure I am ready to deal with it... I just want to understand," she managed. What did she want to understand, first and foremost why this man was so freaking hot! After that what was actually happening and why she was in her underwear, she could deal with the rest piece by piece thereafter.

[Bloodedge]

The apprentice linked to Solomon was quite the rambler in this unexpected occurrence. That was fine. Interestingly enough, though, Solomon had little to no foresight about this specific person. Her approach was timid, yet somewhat automatic. The call of a soul was nothing to argue with, as some had recently learned in great detail. If nothing else, this girl clearly wasn't arguing much... if at all. "Actually, this is quite fun. It's been a very long time since I've played the role of a scamp. The last time I let someone think the wrong thing so openly... I died," he babbled, smiling at the thought.

She compared this scene to something out of a light novel. When she found out how right that line of thinking was, things would become truly interesting. First though, her approach had to reach its end. That occurred with a blushing apology, and tugs at an article of clothing that barely accomplished anything. As she stood before him, Solomon rose from the throne. His hands first reached out to take her by the wrists. From there, he would gently guide the girl's hands away from her shirt; she needn't be so shy. If he accomplished as much, Solomon would soon be found staring directly into the blonde's eyes, his gaze filled with intent as one hand tilted her chin upward. Softly did he speak from there. "You wish to understand? I can teach you," he said. Solomon still spoke in Common, but that statement carried its own aura. His mana reached out to the girl, as if to carry his intentions into her soul and consciousness. He'd teach her the way all apprentices were taught, starting with his knowledge of languages. First, their souls had to align with a moment of understanding.

[Apollymi]

This young woman was going through a million thoughts several of them spoken aloud though most were allowed to dissipate as she reached striking distance of the man in the throne. She saw him smiling during her approach and he'd been speaking. She didn't know what he said, but he looked rather happy. 'He has such a great smile!~' she thought. 'Wait, am I actually having just like an h-dream with a god of my mental creation? That might be nice...' she thought randomly. Still, there was a bit more to figure out and after reaching the man's fore he stood reaching out for her fidgeting hands as she tried to cover herself up a bit more.

But those hands of his touched hers and her soul went still almost immediately. Her heart on the other hand was doing triple time, quadruple? It was beating out of her chest at the direct contact and she wondered if this was one of those situations were her shame was something unnecessary. Well, even if it was, standing around in front of a stranger in your underwear wasn't something to feel completely confident about. Well, she didn't think she looked strangely but she was also rather inexperienced in the direct way with men so... she would still feel a bit shy. Actually, she generally lamented her lack of boyfriend due to her job responsibilities and school work so... why wouldn't she have dreamed of such a thing? Well... there was one way this was being overcome. She was now making eye contact with this man whose eyes might have been among the most mesmerizing things she'd ever seen. He was talking again, and she still didn't understand the words. But they were still nice to hear. Her face reddened more and she was sure he didn't mean her any harm. 'Maybe god summoned me, that'd be a great start to a romance novel...' she had that thought and her eyes shifted slightly. Her body did too, forward and up, lips gently parted, she didn't know why this was how she was responding to this man's presence. But if it was a dream, she was dead or summoned to a new world, she supposed this could be a thing that solidified it one way or another. The worst case scenario would be something like a tap on the forehead and some chastising for jumping the proverbial gun, but surely she wouldn't be that much of a tease to herself and the universe wouldn't do it either.

[Bloodedge]

Much to his surprise, Solomon was reliving some fond memories from a life lived long, long ago. He'd been spending so much time holed up in this pocket dimension, waiting for the proper moments to appear and contribute to the major timeline of Alaya. With this girl in his presence, he would be able to behave in a more... human manner at long last. With that being the case, her obvious preparation for a kiss could only be met one way. She thought this was a dream, yet wondered if another reality would see her flicked on the forehead and chastised for forward behavior. That wasn't Solomon's intention at all.

Alas, he did know how those thoughts appeared. Finding oneself in this situation had to be well beyond surreal, so of course... Solomon raised his hand to tap the girl's forehead. "I wonder if that was too much," he mumbled. Still, there was no separation forced between them. Solomon's very next move was just what the girl sought, and just what he'd been intending from the start. The warm press of his slightly-dampened lips met hers, delivering unto her flesh a pure sample of his mana. With a spark produced by that contact, the common tongue would be imparted upon the blonde lass. Though the process was quick and easy, something that could have been settled with a peck, Solomon wished for nothing so menial. After all, adjustment of mana was also a very important part of the process.

[Apollymi]

Humanity wasn't a thing to be overlooked. In a single moment in the life of this girl where reality and magic seemed to be currently intersecting, she was left questioning her current existence and the nature of this interaction. So imagine her surprised when her approach was met in the way that would have led her to believe that the godly man of this realm might have thought her advances a bit too much. She received a gentle tap to her forehead and more words that she didn't quite understand. Of course, there was no space between them but her eyes widened gently and she managed to look embarrassed. 'Shimatta, I guessed wrong!'

She bit her bottom lip, nervously prepared to apologize only to have the man continue his forward motion and lean his lips into hers, pressing them together. What an interesting sensation that was. It sent tingles down her spine and warmed her still overly active heart. Oh! 'Never mind he's a tease!' she scoffed internally. Strangely, she felt like after this meeting of lips and the dampening of her loins there was something greater going on. That meeting of lips hadn't stopped at a peck. He felt so nice against her, that her body seemed to relax in a way she didn't know possible for him to be a complete stranger. And there was something else, 'This isn't bad for a first kiss...' she thought while unconsciously aiming to progress. If this was the only of such a thing she'd be receiving, she might as well, fully experience it, right? A gentle sound slipped between her parted lips along with her tongue, as she invited this man into the space of her mouth with a warm and teasing breath. She seemed to have forgotten completely her current state of disarray and the magical space surrounding them, she was a bit too mentally occupied by the feeling of this man's lips against her own.

[Bloodedge]

In this magical reality, the act of kissing involved use of tongue more commonly than Gaia's humans. Luckily, many found adjustment very easy. Once one's mana began to flow, there was little room for argument. The first sample of a mana transfer with a viable target often created a certain instinct to seek said target further. Their lips remained in contact after a gentle tease from Solomon, and through that contact came natural progression from the girl. Her body slacked, her lips parted, and her tongue extended alongside the caress of warmth from within her maw. How interesting; Solomon figured he would be the one to take the next step. Perhaps her natural leaning toward development was more like his own than anticipated.

Well, there would be no further teases of the same nature. On the other hand, Solomon would neither be entering her mouth per the implied invitation. His lips parted as if to respond in kind, but that parting was followed by those same lips closing around the girl's tongue. As if mimicking the final phase of consuming a peach, Solomon's lips dragged away from her tongue with a gentle suction. His tongue tasted hers from below throughout that dragging movement, and only when it ended did he seek entry to her mouth. All along, he had a grasp of her sides which ruffled that barely-worn shirt with the occasional shifting of fingers.

[Apollymi]

This blonde haired lass was being treated in a very interesting way. She'd opened her mouth to allow this man in, she'd stepped into him almost as a reactionary instinct... she was still, just in a button up and her panties and bra. Still, she could not have thought about discouraging his actions. In fact, her mind was abuzz with possibilities. If he was real, this wasn't a dream and this world was magic. It had to be magic, there were rocks floating about in an ultra space sky, this was magic. 'Did weird god guy just summon me to a magical world for romantic purposes? This kiss says yes!' she had the thought. 'I should be more worried about that... I am not...' she thought again. A noise of slight frustraion and arousal occurred as her mouth was not entered and instead the man before her decided to suck upon her tongue and give her a host of sensations she'd never felt before.

'I wish the girls were here... they'll never believe this whole magical world boyfriend thing~' she mused having jumped to several conclusions. Of course, this was a fairly normal thing to do, not that she understood it that way. Having never been an active participant in such actions, she couldn't imagine someone giving away these types of sensations without the additive of intent. Actually everything this man did screamed some sort of intent and she was falling into it. Like before she even had time to react to the suction applied to her tongue the man had actually entered her mouth in earnest. 'Such a tease. I really like it though~' she thought as her town tongue danced against the intruder of her mouth. Oh and he was holding her even as she stood here, shabbily dressed as she was... this had to be some kind of isekai romance thing. Yeah, like a lonely god looking for someone to spend his time with... she could be part of that. She had no inclination to argue as her hands came to rest against his chest. Perhaps she should have gotten his name or something before they got so far, but... well they were already here.

[Bloodedge]

In tasting the flavor of this girl's mana, Solomon confirmed beyond a shadow of a doubt that this summoning was an ideal one. It was quite the flexible bouquet, sweet with a sour undertone that seemed capable of shifting to the other direction when needed. She'd fall right inline as his apprentice when that became clear. If nothing else, she was very easily falling into the method of teaching she'd receive over time.

Solomon kept hold of the girl, and she in-turn rested both hands upon his chest. No verbal understanding had been reached between the two as of yet. By now, however, the swabbing of tongues would have the teen understanding the language known as Common. Perhaps she'd even come to realize, in retrospect, what Solomon was saying previously. Ah, but that didn't really matter. They were connected by the mouths, and neither seemed particularly interested in parting. Solomon considered this the perfect time for a bit of general understanding delivered unto the lass's tongue by his own thrashing. He'd confirm for her how very real magic was in this world. In doing so, he'd also pass along the basics of reincarnation to confirm exactly what the girl was going through... though with the caveat of being transported directly to another world instead. Hers was a rarer case, after all.

[Apollymi]

As this girl kissed the man before her, she seemed to become more comfortable with it over time. What was more, she was sure this kiss tasted delicious. Maybe she was hungry? Or maybe it was like a memory association thing? She was certain every time his tongue moved about in her mouth it tasted of apple butter. It was her favorite snack... there was literally a jar of it under her bed... well, that wasn't something to tell anyone else. Well, at the very least the kiss seemed to be feeding her hunger, or making her hungry? Whatever the case she couldn't have parted if she tried.

There were odder things afoot. While kissing him like this she began to think back to the words spoken upon her arrival. Words about doing something at conversion, wondering if an action was too much, an offer to teach her what she didn't understand. Oh... was this learning? This had to be the most sexual form of learning ever. 'Wait there is more to it than that...' she thought. Why? Well as this kiss deepened and continued she seemed to be gaining understanding of other things. Reincarnation, a world of magic, and information being delivered directly into her brain as they kissed. 'Oh... I was brought into this world and it works on sex magic logic. This is awesome!~' her eyes sparkled inside as she came to certain realizations. It would be an interesting life from here on out. 'And this is just the first kiss! I have to tell everyone else!' she thought of her own friends in that moment and knew she would have been sharing this kind of information with them if they were present. Well, since they weren't, she'd learn all she could for the group. And she'd start with allowing her mind to wander and accept all new incoming information, her mind organized a bit like file folders on a desktop she could easily label and organize all new information.

[Bloodedge]

The light of realization was present within the girl. Solomon could feel it, even taste it in her mana as things became clear and excitement grew more prevalent. Ah, there was probably something else as well. If he was to complete the girl's soul, this was probably more pleasant for her than any normal interaction ─ assuming she had such experiences before. It was always so hard to tell when instinct managed to take over so easily. On the other hand, that same easy transition was proof of compatibility before anything else was made certain.

Time still did not pass in the outside world. Time in Ars Paulina, however, would feel slowed even from within as mana sources intermingled freely between two mouths. It seemed ten minutes or so had passed by the time Solomon loosed the blonde girl, freeing her mouth and torso from his clutches. The passage of information had long since come to a halt; most of the time spent kissing the girl was just for the sake of doing so. Still, that smile was upon his face. "You understand my question now, yes? What sort of greeting should this be for you?"

[Apollymi]

The kiss between these two eventually stopped sharing information. Even so, it seemed to go on forever. If this girl thought herself dreaming she was well past any desire to wake up or do anything unrelated, except perhaps sharing with her friends that she'd not become an old maid. Yes, that was a conversation for the next meeting when everyone else was gone. No matter, eventually their mouths would break and words would once again be falling from Solomon's mouth. Unlike the first few times though, she completely understood him, though processing took a moment or two because his voice was so nice she wasn't really concentrating on processing his words.

"Uh... yeah, I understand what you're saying," she managed looking up at the smiling man seeming just a bit sheepish. She was still standing around in her underwear. "That might be the most interesting way I've ever gotten information," she mentioned. "As for a greeting, it has been a good one so far. A great one even, I feel weird I realized I haven't introduced myself or anything, Hayasaka Ai," she added. She hadn't been doing anything for the last forty eight hours except for sleeping, writing and watching hydralic press videos while being 'off duty'. Without this man's hands on her any more she felt a bit nervous. "Admittedly I don't know what else it should be, this would be my first of any such experience... actually I figured I'd be like thirty before anything this remotely interesting happened," she admitted.

[Bloodedge]

The girl claimed she understood what he was saying now. Solomon expected as much, but her understanding seemed a bit limited still. What he said was not at all interpreted as intended. Luckily, this was no longer due to a language barrier. "You misunderstand. I was referring to my earlier question of whether this should be good morning, or good evening. I'm quite certain this is the oddest introduction you've ever received, considering all the factors," Solomon replied. Even if she'd been approached the same way by a human before, there was no topping the sudden magical experience and unfamiliar deliverance of knowledge.

Apparently, the situation was so outrageous that she'd yet to introduce herself. Solomon knew of Japanese culture and how imperative an introduction was to any meeting. The fact that she didn't offer her name in the first few moments was a clear indicator of how she was reacting. "Hayasaka Ai? I'm glad you found my welcome warm. I am Solomon Jedidiah. For all intents and purposes, you are here because the likeness of our souls is as perfect as it gets. It's even in the name, isn't it?" he asked rhetorically, seeming to be in good humor over the coincidence. "This realm is mine, and therefore yours. Assuming you are not opposed, you would become the queen of this realm and... in the world this plane is linked to, my apprentice, secondary wife, and all things between the two. There are many things that may require further explanation, but in terms you and your friends would understand... yes, it is 'weird sex magic' and other such things."

[Apollymi]

It seemed that though she now understood the language coming out of this man's mouth... there was a slight bit of a misunderstanding. His initial question had been about whether he should be greeting her as good morning or good evening... he couldn't tell. There was a certain truth she was about to get to, which made her blush a little when she considered her own 'bad' habits. "Oh, you meant that one..." she said rubbing the back of her own head. "Eh... well, the truth of the matter is I woke up kind of recently so you could consider it morning, but I am pretty sure it was late afternoon or early evening when I did wake up. I have a habit of being a bit indolent, when I'm not working," she said choosing that word to describe herself and her could be called lazy and inactive lifestyle. Granted she still made time for things that had her interests, like her tinkering projects and the videos she liked watching she just didn't have time or energy for random things like eating, sleeping and unnecessary socializing.

Moving on, she finally got around to her introduction. Maybe she should have been a bit more active in introducing herself, but it didn't seem like it mattered. This man was apparently Solomon... Jedidiah? "Oro? That name sounds familiar. Oh, like the Wise King?" she asked seeming to remember something interesting. 'Miko-chan would love this! He's on her list!!' she squealed. How interesting her friend would have been enthused. Whatever the case their souls were perfectly aligned according to the man himself which was rather interesting. "That welcome was definitely warm, but it is a lot you just said there... like just because our souls align you want me as your apprentice, secondary wife, and queen of this realm and whatever land it's actually connected to?" she said as if clarifying that information. "And what about your first wife? Like if a crazy woman is going to be trying to kill me you have to tell me beforehand I don't think I'm ready for that... especially in a magical world with a magic head start..." she said. There was a little bit of sarcasm to her words, but it was still an honest set of questions. But he also claimed it was 'weird sex magic' as she and her friends would understand it. Did that imply her friends were here? Or somewhere connected to here?

[Bloodedge]

"Waking in the evening? You're a shut-in, then," Solomon surmised. Indeed, she was much like himself. He wouldn't go long without explaining the situation he placed himself in here, but it was not yet time for that. "In that case, good evening. You'll fit right in here," was all he said. Right away, Solomon began walking. He descended the stairs while gesturing for Ai to join his journey. Along the way, orichalcum pillars seemed to be shifting about, along with the main structure beneath them. Ai would eventually be introduced to the interior of Ars Paulina.

She knew his name. Once more, he was addressed as the wise king of ancient times. That was technically true. "That Solomon, yes. You will also find a number of people on Alaya who share identities with historical figures from your world, Gaia. The stories you may know are told from memory using the non-magical perspective. Miracles? Magic that no one understood. Mythical creatures? Mostly common beasts, or even people. There is much to learn, but much time to do so," he explained. A glance over his shoulder left Solomon scanning Ai's form once more. She said nothing about the 'weird sex magic' he mentioned, but did have thoughts regarding his alleged first wife. Her take was quite interesting, if nothing else. "The alignment of souls is everything. You'll find that what you seek in a partner, is what completes you. So... yes, all of those things for that reason alone," he said. "As for your concerns, I am one of five men connected to the Goddess of Arcane Wisdom, Miwa. Each of us is expected to take an apprentice. If you keep an eye on that door back there, you'll see the fifth passing through this realm to reach Alaya quite soon. Miwa would not try to kill you, or anything of the sort. Actually... you should instead expect her to take interest in you, in a way you would find sexual. Yes, sex is that important when magic is involved. Dinner? I imagine you haven't eaten in a very long time."

[Apollymi]

"Ehe," she gave a nervous chuckle at the mention of her being a shut-in. In truth it was quite a bit worse than that, and aside from her current employment and her current status as a high school student her friends complained that she'd turn into a NEET post-graduation. Thinking about that alone made her face redden gently even as Solomon claimed she would fit in nicely. "Good evening," she murmured as she began walking behind the man in question.

This realm of his... or theirs maybe, seemed to be shifting around his movements, maybe even his thoughts. She supposed it was a thing to question but perhaps there was much more to it than that. He claimed that he was the 'Wise King' of historical context that she spoke of. He also explained that in this world many of the existing historical and mythological people, animals and concepts existed but the Gaia side versions were usually told without the magical base knowledge of the world. "Sou ka, I can work with that. Though it does seem like a lot to take in... I'll keep an eye out for inconsistencies," she said knowing that her own current knowledge would need to be updated with information from this magical world and its different base values and the like.

For instance his desire to take her as his apprentice, second wife and queen was apparently due to the alignment of their soul. Souls seeking completion was the base thing to look for in partnership, "That kind of reeks of preteen fanfic soulmate smut. But if it's not just me I'll try to remain open-minded," the words slipped from out of her head in the moment. Moving on from that aspect apparently, it was the case that the Goddess of Arcane Wisdom, Miwa had five husbands of whom Solomon was one and they were all taking these kinds of apprentices/wives. Another such person would be coming through a nearby portal soon enough, she'd keep it in her periphery. 'Hm, maybe she's not jealous and instead just tired.' Ai thought about the situation only to be confronted with the idea that the same wife might have an interest in her, in a way that could be taken as sexual. "Uh, I don't know about that, as far as sexual interest is concerned.. I'm pretty sure I'm not into women like that..." she said abashedly. She was about to ask if the sex part was important only to have it clarified in the moment. "Oh well, I mean I spent the night as Mi-chan's little spoon and waking was a bit strange but I don't think it had that effect," she rambled just a little not knowing how to feel about it. A woman showing such an interest in her would be kind of flattering but she couldn't imagine such an interest just existing. Moving on, she was asked about dinner... "I mean... I haven't eaten in a while but like..." she gave it pause before asking this question. "Is this like a date? Because you're talking about sex and learning and apprenticeships and wives. And that greeting was like a crazy good kiss. So like am I thinking about this the right way?" she asked.

[Bloodedge]

Upon hearing Ai's nervous laugh, Solomon hazarded a chuckle as well. She had no need to be so abashed over being called a shut-in. Ah, now was the time for that explanation, wasn't it? "Don't fret; this isn't Japan, though Munetsuchi ─ Miwa's empire ─ is very similar to it. I'm the King of Magecraft, and I've been locked away in this realm for the better part of a few thousand years. I may be the biggest shut-in this world has ever seen," he declared freely. "Well... three thousand years on Alaya, anyway. Time passes very differently here. The time you've been here thus far will pass in a few decades there," he added.

One certainty was the amount of time Ai would likely spend in this realm. Solomon's teaching was extensive as that of Mugen, yet he was not the sort to teach a thousand years of lessons in a single moment. Well, that wasn't quite true. A thousand years could be a moment in Alaya, but that thousand years could pass in Ars Paulina with lessons given appropriately. She claimed this situation was reminiscent of a teen smut story. She wasn't wrong, and in fact, she was more correct than she may have understood. "The worlds influence each other very heavily. Those fanfics come from dreams, which are the product of a connection to the original ways. In many cases, they are also momentary links to other realities. In short... yes, deja vu is like The Matrix," he said with certainty.

Moving on, Ai apparently thought she wasn't into women, and thus had preconceived notions about the advances of a goddess. With the knowledge he had, Solomon could say that was rather presumptuous ─ especially given what Ai had to say about sharing beds with her 'handsy' friend. If she wasn't into women like that, he had only one thing to say. "You've never met a goddess." That was all there was to it. In time, she'd know what he meant. First though, Ai wondered if his dinner offer was to be considered a date. "Hmm. It's been a while since I've considered things that way, but... I suppose that's a fair way of putting it," he said. Reaching the bottom of that long staircase, Solomon stood before the door to Ars Paulina's proper interior. He turned on a heel, extending his right hand to the lass and sporting that same gentle smile. "We'll treat it that way. Why not? I'll take you on a date, if you fancy~"

[Apollymi]

Ai had been worried that she was a shut-in who was steadily becoming a NEET but she would be relieved. Solomon had apparently been in this realm on his own for thousands of years, and proudly admitted to being the world's greatest shut-in. What was more, the place she would be placed in eventually wasn't Japan but instead an empire like it but different. Such stigmas apparently didn't exist which made the girl exhale a held breath while her shoulders lost some tension. "That's quite relieving actually... locked away for a few thousand years though... self-care must be the right way to go," she murmured. If he was a more than a few thousand years old, well obviously there was no problem living alone in your own bachelor realm waiting for the right soul to come into existence.

Moving on from that point there was an explanation incoming. One about the nature of the world and its relationship to the smutty fanfictions that she mentioned. "Ah, really. I mean they aren't really my cup of tea, but its interesting that they work like that. And the Matrix is a great reference for that sort of thing, did you make that reference for me?" she asked seeming to find it interesting. The Matrix was a treasure of a film. And as she thought it over she'd continue to think about the nature of sexuality in this new world with the information she had to work with. Solomon claimed that she simply hadn't met a goddess. "I suppose that is true, any person with five husbands has to have something going on the rest of us can't imagine," she mused. And beyond that point there was his thoughts about their upcoming interaction. He hadn't considered it the way she'd mentioned and claimed he could take her on a date. 'I should probably be more concerned about being in my underwear on a date. That is probably a bit too forward especially for a virgin but... I definitely want to go...' And as such a decision was reach and this man smiling at her was drawing her in at the foot of these stairs but there was one thing going on before such an acceptance would happen.

A slick squelching sound was occuring as a girl sat in the middle of her bedroom floor. There was nothing going on, and she'd even heard someone knocking but her hands were rather busy. She had one, sliding between her folds gently rolling circles around her sweet spot while she used the other to tease her right nipple. Such was her activity of the time, and some seven minutes after the initial knocking was heard she finally let out a relieved and gentle little moan. Causing her hips to come to a stop as she rocked them against her fingers and the sensation of her orgasm spilled over her. She took another moment to catch her breath only to remember that there was knocking. "Wait... I'm coming!" she claimed as she stood up shifting her shirt and skirt back into place. She began running through her house past the modern living room only to turn back around and run into a side bathroom. She'd wash her hands off gently still looking a little flustered and ditzy. She'd pause and look at herself in the mirror straightening the bow which seemed to be in place on her blunt cut forehead bangs. "Woo... almost forgot. Don't worry. I washed my hands!" she yelled as she finally went to open the door that noise was heard and then she'd be pulled out of the space.

"That sounded like Chi-chan..." murmured Ai as she took the final steps toward Solomon. She reach out for his arm and will herself not to think too much about her state of dress. "I'd definitely fancy a date... I've never been on one before. Might as well try something new, in the new world," she said smiling.

[Bloodedge]

Ai mentioned self-care, attributing it to the longevity of Solomon. Ah, he'd yet to give her that information. "The quality of a soul determines the length of a lifespan. Gaia has such limitations only because any leylines it has are atrophied. I don't do anything here other than observe the happenings of the world," he said. Moving immediately to the next matter, Ai alleged that smutty fanfictions weren't her cup of tea. Was she being truthful? If she was, that was a rather strange barrier. Solomon wondered the details. "Are they not? I assumed they would be," he said. "And no, the Matrix reference wasn't exclusively for you. I gathered you are from the same Gaia era I lived in, so the comparison wouldn't fall on deaf ears. In bringing it up, I was merely assuming your line of thinking. Apologies if I've overstepped."

There was more to be said about the goddess. Ai surmised that having five husbands was indicative of her capacity as a desirable individual. Solomon believed she was equal parts right and wrong. "The people of this world in general are quite different to what you'd expect. Besides, those same five husbands are acceptable to you as well. You may consider this a fantasy harem, if you like. Each apprentice has a single mentor, but may take lessons from the other four to complete their cycle," he explained while the final door was in its opening process. This one was a bit behind, it seemed. Oh well. The interesting occurrences on the other side, Solomon could see, and he figured they would work excellently when paired with someone specific. Whatever the case, Ai took the male's outstretched hand. The idea of a date was taken quite well for a girl in her underwear surrounded by magic. "Then it's a date. What would you like to eat?" he asked. With that, Solomon led the girl by her hand into a labyrinth whose main chamber had become a grand dining hall... strangely with a table for two at its center. The room was illuminated solely by elementless quasi-spirits who floated slowly around the room. They would dine under those dim, shifting lights while the gentle humming of those spirits added some auditory ambiance.

[Apollymi]

As they walked and talked, Ai was given more information. Apparently, his self-care was non-existent. He claimed that the quality of the soul determined the length of one's life, and that the Gaia side saw such short lives, simply because it didn't have the leylines or mana to sustain individuals. She supposed that made sense. "Watching your favorite show is self-care. Still, that has to be a pretty intense soul~" she mentioned seeming to be joking just a tad. Beyond this her commentary about the nature of her specific fanfic related dalliances was questioned. "Ah, I was a bit unclear, it isn't that I am not into fanfics completely," she murmured. This next bit was a little embarrassing. "I just specifically don't like the 'soul mate' teen category," she explained. "I actually write a few and I prefer more varied content. You can only read so many people being broken up by crazy, power-hungry, mean-girl psycho types before it gets boring," she explained. "And it's always self-insert which is like the lowest tier of fanfic writing," she said seeming to have some interestingly hard opinions about that sort of thing. "Oops, I might have gone a bit overboard. Mentioning the Matrix isn't worth an apology, it's my favorite movie actually... It's been my choice for movie night for ages... so I'm glad I can make references without them flying out the window~" she explained seemingly pleased. For the strangeness of their meeting, it seemed that they could get along at least.

Moving on, Solomon's next words implied a bit of right and wrong in the logic of appreciating the goddess. According to Solomon it wasn't as simple as the goddess Miwa being something amazing but the individuals of this world being very different. Even Ai would apparently be trapped into such thinking, given the aspects of a fantasy harem in which she had one specific mentor but learned from the others as well. "Really?" she said looking at Solomon. Yes, he was tall, dark handsome, perfectly her type according to a few images she'd be shown of a similar person in a specific manga series. And it wouldn't just be him but others she was allowed to partake of in such a way since learning and sex were intertwined. Saying such a thing was tantamount to claiming she could enter the harem with a favorite in mind and still sample the rest. "Life is about to get really weird isn't it? " she murmured. This sounded like a fantasy prompt pulled straight from the mind of one of her friends. Moving on, what she thought was a different version of her friend seemed to be on her way and then she was asked what she wanted to eat. She looked into a very nice looking grand hall with a table for two and nice ambiance. "Um, that's kind of difficult. Will I get fat?" she asked first and foremost. Yes the answer to that question was necessary to determine what kind of food she wanted to eat. There were a few nuances to this new life that would have the girl's decisions altered slightly.

[Bloodedge]

It wasn't that Ai detested fanfiction, but that she'd grown tired of a specific genre. He could understand that. What she spoke of was even one of the more prevalent issues in the world of Alaya, but she'd find that out eventually... as all people did in time. Luckily though, Ai's current situation wasn't so cut-and-dry. "Those, I can understand the distaste for. You'll find that our arrangement isn't so specific as a matter of soulmates. If I say you are the perfect match, which I believe you are, that makes you one of two perfect matches for me thus far. There could be a thousand others who fit the same criteria... though I don't believe it would be done so flawlessly. It seems your friend has a knack for this sort of thing."

Once they entered the dining hall, the only thing Ai needed to do was decide her dinner of choice. In keeping with the sort of wisdom Solomon himself once grew into, she presented the most human questions possible. First, she wondered if life was about to become very strange. "Of course," he answered immediately. "You're in your underwear, about to have dinner with a strange, magical man whom you both met and made-out with mere minutes ago. Even if you decide to return to your world, life will never be the same. Your senses have been activated. What your soul desires is clear, and I'm afraid most people of Gaia will never match them," he explained. One other question was presented. Would she get fat? What a very human thing to wonder. "I should explain that mana is everything. From bodily fluids exchanged during 'mana transfer' or 'sexual acts' as you'd understand, to the food you eat and the air you breathe ─ all of it is mana. Very rare is it for someone to become fat. If you take in large quantities of mana, in your case, you may however become more voluptuous. It's mostly up to you whether that is a temporary or permanent change."

[Apollymi]

Ai was being treated to a rather gentle introduction to the way of the world. They weren't soulmates in the sense of the fanfiction determination. Instead, there could have been hundreds or thousands of people across either world who could have met the criteria. But there was a certain level of flawlessness attributed to this match up, which he claimed was the responsibility of one of her friends. "Oh? One of my friends is the reason I am here? Matched with you even... okay," she said having an idea or two about that. "I won't deny you being the type I would like. I trust my friends especially so... I suppose this is less frightening than it could be," she finished up her thoughts on this idea. Actually, given that she thought it was Kaguya knocking on her door, she wouldn't have actually been surprised if that girl found her way here and was connected to one of these husbands and decided the rest of them needed to be here as well. Yes, actually that seemed like the story of nice flowing story that would be expanded upon, though one had to wonder what happened with her and Miyuki. Was he one of her potentials for working in the thousands. Was he abandoned as an afterthought of coming here... did something else take place she didn't know about? It would be worth thinking about at least, unless it was actually Kaguya who brought her here in which case she'd likely just ask later.

Moving on, Solomon confirmed that her life was indeed about to become strange. Apparently, it was already exactly that, given her state of dress, her first moments in this world, the fact that she was on a date and all. But it wasn't just that, there was additional information about how she would be considered in the moment. Even if she said she was out and went back to her normal life, she had active senses and her soul was awakened enough to the magical side that she'd be left with a yearning that would be hard to quell. "Sou ka," she said. "If I am being honest, choosing to go back isn't really something I've considered. The idea of living in a magical world is a bit too enticing even if the fantasy harem wasn't part of it," she said carefully. "It becomes even more potentially fun if I have friends here to commiserate with so, I'll probably give it some consideration before making such a decision," she mentioned seeming to take an approach which would lead her to continue stepping forward without much hinderance until she could make a proper decision. Moving on, food was apparently mana, sex acts and bodily fluids as well as eating and drinking would give mana. All things were mana based and taking in mana could change her figure as she pleased but getting fat was difficult. "Would it be weird, to want like steamed pork buns and rice? I usually just eat like toast and stuff but I'm not like super picky..." she stated. She was such an odd girl that in truth she could easily just sit down with a jar of apple butter and eat that with contentment but she did like pork buns and other things that could include or be dipped in apple butter.

[Bloodedge]

"In a way, yes," Solomon said about her friend's role in this summoning. "She was heavily involved, and seemed to reach the conclusion on her own. I did, however, set things in motion for the summoning. It was quite fun that we didn't discuss the development at all," he rambled. Ai had multiple friends in Alaya already; nearly all of them by the time she returned. Thus far, it seemed none of those friends had an interest in revisiting their old lives in favor of the current life cycle. "There is much to see in the world of Alaya. I often refrain from giving spoilers, being clairvoyant and all, but... I will soon be able to share them with you."

Apparently, Ai had yet to consider turning back. That was no surprise; the rest of her friends who made it to this world had automatic interest in exploring the magical form of life. There was no reason to believe she'd be an exception. As for the existence of her friends in the magical world, he could attest to the main group's presence. "One has been here for three centuries. Another was brought here yesterday through a connection to the first. You and two others just came through those doors upstairs. As you are best suited to being my apprentice, yours would be the longest lesson, and take place here in Ars Paulina," he explained, noting that she would not physically enter Alaya for quite some time yet. Once Ai spoke her meal of choice, wisps of mana extended from Solomon's body to fill one side of the table with her desired meal. In keeping with his earlier explanation, the meal was constructed by his mana, yet flavored appropriately. With her food in place, Solomon guided the lass toward her chair. "I don't think it's strange at all. In this specific case, the mana you receive from eating will be the same. You should have whatever you want," he advised.

[Apollymi]

The involvement of her friend in her isekai situation was one which was much more involved than Ai had originally thought. Someone had been in Solomon's presence and though the man had set up the potential for that one to help, he'd not discussed what he wished her to do with the lass. It was something decided in a moment on that one's own whims, that made it much easier. "Sou sou, I thought it was Kaguya-chan knocking on my door. I suppose that confirms it," she murmured. That one was exactly the type to decide to invite a bunch of them into an adventure she'd undertaken. It'd taken her so long to make friends properly, she wouldn't be abandoning anyone to mediocrity. She was also the easiest to decide to abandon her previous life considering the situation with her parents and school as it existed. Moreoever Solomon apparently normally avoided giving spoilers but as Ai was his apprentice he'd soon be able to share with her. "It's always pretty crazy when your favorite show is getting exciting and no one else is caught up. It seems like it might be at least a little fun~" she mused thinking about things, she'd at least get a kick out of the new world for the sake of finding the differences between her previous reality and this one.

And what other information would she be given? Well... of her friends apparently the close ones given Solomon's clairvoyant nature. There was a three hundred year gap between the first friend showing up and the second one. And then the second one came in and brought in three more pretty closely together. That being said, it would appear, "Someone must have been a bit lonely for a while..." she said giving it thought. "I wouldn't mind having my bearings before jumping in. You know, recharging the social battery before hopping back into society," she murmured softly. She wasn't emotionally unfit, but she imagined this whole thing could get overwhelming pretty quickly if you let it. "Ah, the Matrix thing again... everything tastes like chicken, but in reverse, where it has the same base but it tastes different~" she teased. "Well, that is fine too," she mentioned. Ai would be guided towards a chair still in her underpants and sit down for her first date of food that wasn't really food, but was, in a magical world, with an exceedingly attractive magical man.

[Bloodedge]

Indeed, the friend Ai assumed had been knocking on her door was the very same Shinomiya Kaguya. Ah, but there was a bit more to the situation than that. Ai had yet to receive an understanding of this world's functions. As one born on Gaia himself, Solomon could explain things more easily than many others. "Asakura Yume is the name currently. The world of Alaya allows the creation of... well, think of it like creating a character. You make it within yourself, and you wear it as an avatar in the world. The people of Gaia who manage to become great, are more capable of doing so with multiple characters kept in Spiritual Cores, or... Saint Graphs as they are colloquially called."

Ai would soon be granted knowledge of the future, which very few individuals had access to. Before that, they would dine. Solomon finished leading the lass to her chair, passively swiping a bit of mana from her hand in separation. That mana was used to conjure a plate of falafels on his side of the table. They would dine on each other's mana in a non-sexual manner... to start. "There's no need to rush. If you accept my teachings, you will be here for a thousand years before physically visiting Alaya. Of course, it doesn't have ti feel like that much time ─ that part is up to you. This realm heavily focuses on imagination, and will respond accordingly to its rulers. You could even change things now, if you'd like. You do have that privilege after sampling my mana and having yours within me as well. If there is anything else you'd like to add to the meal, you need only ask."

[Apollymi]

A name was given, in reference to the friend she spoke. In the world called Alaya she was no longer Shinomiya Kaguya and instead had the name Asakura Yume. "Oh? She got her mom's last name, nice..." she said. Ai and Kaguya had a long lasting type of relationship even outside of school. Theirs was something more akin to a sibling relationship than anything else, but that was a matter of social complexity. Beyond that point, there was the creation of Spiritual Cores or Saint Graphs which were like creating a character in a video game. "Sou ka, I can probably work with that... I do keep character sheets for my writing and a few of the table top games we play together... and I understand things like user profiles," she said. Yes, much unlike Yume or rather Kaguya who seemed to lack the technical side of things, the imagination of Ai wasn't quite so limited.

As she settled at the table it seemed her food choices weren't ones which were odd. Of course she watched as Solomon made food of his own appear as well. That looked interesting, maybe she'd try it later? Yes, that seemed about right. At the moment she sat before pork dumplings and rice which made her quite happy to look at and smell. For food to be mana it didn't seem like she'd be lacking in anything at all. Besides that there was apparently no need to rush. If she accepted Solomon and his teachings, which to be honest, she couldn't figure out how to say no, the idea of it was painful already. "It's nice not to have to rush. I don't really see myself saying no to this, I feel like I should be a bit more apprehensive about that but I feel like I can blame weird magical world influence for that," she said carefully. "Itadakimasu," she murmured as she began to consume food which was delicious and seemed to do something about that strange hunger she'd developed while kissing the man across from her. Perhaps she shouldn't let her mind wander too much, lest her face begin to show some weird signs. "I can't think of anything else I want right now, but I think this place is really cool," she mentioned. Actually she'd yet to gush properly about the science fiction and fantasy setting of this place, she was too busy being distracted by the gorgeous magical man.

[Bloodedge]

Once Ai was in place, Solomon seated himself across from her. A few of the quasi-spirits drew closer to better illuminate the table area, casting a soft glow over both parties and their meals. Solomon didn't appear as interested in the food as he was in the blonde. Both his elbows were atop the table, his hands clasped and rested under his chin. He was watching, staring even, as Ai settled fully. "You are the tinkerer of your group, I understand. When I was a young human, my talents were used to deal with other people. I headed Human Resources, to be specific," he admitted.

Moving on from matters of his previous life, Solomon picked up the first falafel and bit into it. In doing so, he confirmed that Ai's mana was no less flexible than his own, as it tasted of the item it was meant to instead of her natural flavor. "Interesting," he mused. Ai alleged that she had no other desires in mind, despite how many things she could have requested. "You can certainly blame magic for not feeling apprehensive about things. Though, magic and instinct are somewhat synonymous in this case. Take that as you like," he said first. With that, Solomon would address her lack of requests. "Nothing at all? Nothing else for dinner, drink, dessert... clothes that aren't your underwear? Interesting," he noted once more.

[Apollymi]

Ai was certainly aware of eyes being on her. She was quite used to it, to a certain extent, even so, Solomon being the one watching her was a bit different from the norm. She saw the little moving lights coming closer making it easier to see, but she also saw a certain gentle glowing quality to his eyes which she wasn't sure was real or imaginary. It seemed that the man in question understood her particular role within her friend group. "I do tinker quite a bit, mostly as an aftereffect of working for Kaguya... she's a bit technologically problematic," she decided on that particular phrase. "But I do find myself liking such things... I made a few adjustments to some existing technology before and also enjoy my creative writing and the like," she said of her own activities. As for his former kind of employment she found herself looking up at him and staring. "Human Resources? I could understand that... those kinds of people are really great, not everyone can manage others, nor bring out their full potential..." she stated seeming to understand it, at least a little.

The conversation between these two seemed to flow easily and as the girl enjoyed her pork buns he found herself easily sneaking a few glances of him while she relaxed. He was still talking too, and his voice was rather nice to listen to, she apparently owed an apology to a friend of theirs for not understanding her obsession with ASMR. Obviously, she'd just not found the right background voice to send her mind buzzing along. "Well, I guess there is that... this is quite a lot to adjust to really. I think I still like it better than assuming I died or was passed out and made up something this extreme," she mentioned. Well, she'd written quite a few extreme stories in her time but it wasn't quite this sort of thing. Oh, she didn't want anything else, not even clothes, a drink, dessert? "Well, I am already dressed like this and I haven't figured out what I would want to wear in this kind of casual situation yet, so I can't really do that... Besides you seemed to imply that I shouldn't be too shy so I'll keep up my home alone or with friends level of relaxation," she mused. "As for a drink... I guess I could go for something, Amazake... yeah, I'd drink that with this," she said that was a solid desire and should produce the drink. A light and ricey flavored beverage which was part of the byproducts of sake. Non-alcoholic but sweet and commonly available.

[Bloodedge]

"Well, if that's what you enjoy doing, consider me intrigued. We are incredibly similar at base, but that difference is crucial. Though, we are both the type who adjust to our environments with incredible ease..." he muttered. Between these little verbal exchanges, Solomon took the occasional bite. He easily could have internalized Ai's mana simply by keeping her in the realm, but that wasn't very cordial. If she would eat during her time here, he'd do the same. Not everything had to be solved with extreme uses of magic; some things were best approached the old-fashioned way.

On this first day, Ai would be given missing tidbits of information that would help her adjust to a magical life. He believed her capacity for it was incredibly high ─ the likes of some divine beings, even. Had she actually been reincarnated after dying, or anything of the sort, this life would have been a powerful one. "If that were the case, I assume you would have been reborn a Celestial. For context, those are the gods of this world. We would have met under very different circumstances. Currently, you are a rare type. Your natural state of being is an assumable form within Alaya, while most who come from Gaia can only be their... 'characters' as it were." With that explanation given, Solomon awaited the reason for Ai's lack of requests. It seemed she settled for comfort because she didn't know what else to wear in this situation. Fair enough, Solomon thought. "Such simple reasoning. I respect it, of course. Besides, who would I be to say anything against you wearing less? You have incredible skin, a lovely form ─ everything physical about you comes together impeccably."

[Apollymi]

What a pleasant conversation this was turning out to be. According to Solomon he found her interests intriguing as they were similar in theory but markedly different from his own. Apparently, they very much had similar ways of adjusting to the things going on around them but their differences would be interesting to find out. She'd finished a whole dumpling and had started on another while listening to him talk, he really had a nice voice. "I suppose in the cases of similarity the differences are more interesting. For me being more flexible is good for our group dynamics and it let me keep hanging out with Kaguya which was important to me," she explained of herself. "Being of use to her meant I gained a hobby I probably wouldn't have looked into on my own, but I found myself enjoying quite a lot. I imagine the use of magic to tinker with technology might be truly fun," she said, figuring she'd get more than enough of her potential romance plots by virtue of what had been explained to her already.

As the conversation progressed, it seemed that her thoughts on death would be addressed. According to Solomon she would have been quite magically inclined, he likened her reincarnated state to a Celestial which would have made her a 'god' in this world. Apparently others in the world could only be their characters, "Do you mean that they can only be their character selves even if they remember being something else? That has to feel a bit like imposter syndrome. That actually would have made an interesting story," she said thinking about it from an imaginary stand point and wondering about it as the base of a story. "Besides that reborn as a Celestial sounds pretty scary, like I don't know if my life skills would have made that a happy thing or not," she said giving it a bit of thought and wondering if she could have made her life just as interesting in such a situation.

Whatever the case, she wouldn't be allowed to think about it for too long. No, instead she was confronted with something very different. After giving her reasoning for not making many if any requests, she was bombarded with a rather open and flirtatious statement. She had thought this was a date, and he did legitimately seem interested in her. He'd made out with her upon meeting her but to have him so obviously compliment her physical features made her face redden and caused her to look away with slightly widened eyes. "Wow, that is a really intense compliment coming from someone like you," she said her eyes flickering over the man as she paused her own consumption. He was gorgeous. The first wife goddess of his was probably also gorgeous, was she really attractive? Well, she knew she was pretty, and that her body was quite well developed but to receive such a compliment from a grown adult, thousands of years old and not simply one of her peers. "I might like that a lot more than I can rationalize. I can barely rationalize it as is... if I was more impulsive I'd probably walk around in my underwear all the time after a compliment like that... I should probably just say thank you, huh?" she'd rambled just a bit but that particular flirt might have caught her completely off-guard. She knew this was going to be an experience, but she didn't expect such a simple set of words to leave her a more flustered than she'd ever been before in her life.

[Bloodedge]

On the topic of Ai's potential existence as a Celestial, Solomon thought she'd be quite good at it. Of course, explaining that would require addressing what Celestials truly were. They had plenty of time; he could share that information freely. "You'd be surprised. Gods in this world are Gods of Creation. Being the creative type that you are, I'd like to think you would excel. Though I believe the same could be said of anything you put your mind to," he assured. If she thought it would be fun, she'd be perfect for it ─ more so than half of the gods this world knew since its inception.

Indeed, most who passed from Gaia to Alaya could never become their original selves again. Most wouldn't even become capable of spawning multiple Spiritual Cores, but those who could may find themselves capable of finding their true identities. "It's not so bad as you may think. When you create another Spiritual Core, it's still you. Think of it this way: you are a different person depending on your mood and recent experiences. In this world, that different version of you can be considered a different person entirely. That can be more the truth, or less so depending on your desire. Theoretically, you could invent a version of yourself that completely differs from the current you, just to see what happens. Some people will eventually do that sort of thing," he prattled.

Above all else, a few simple facts spoken by Solomon were received very positively. Ai reacted as if she'd received the highest praise, when in truth he hadn't given more than a basic observation. "You haven't given yourself enough credit," Solomon claimed. "Apart from a particular glow, you could be likened to a goddess. That glow will come eventually, once your mana circuits open a bit more." With that said, Solomon glanced over the girl's upper body once more ─ at least what he could see over the table. She'd made an interesting choice in the style of her undergarments as well. If she was comfortable with the idea of sauntering about in those, he'd be among the last to complain. "I have no need of thanks. I offer my gratitude for the gifted pleasantry instead. If you're inclined to walk around in that, or even less, anyone bearing witness would truly be made better for it," he said with a strange amount of truth. Given the way she carried herself now, her mana once activated would deliver literal blessings unto her observers if she remained so... unrestrained.

[Apollymi]

More information would be passed along to Ai, and it was nice to hear. In truth she could remember anything this man said simply because she enjoyed listening to him talk, learning the nuances of this apparent new world and life of hers was a bonus she would quantify by her eventual world exploring. "Gods of this world are Gods of Creation, that actually sounds pretty interesting," she mentioned seeming to remember the bit about his wife being the Goddess of Arcane Wisdom. She had to be exceedingly creative, figuring out about magic across the world when it had so much involved in its parts. More than that, another compliment came her way in the form of belief in her abilities. "That's a lot of faith in me. I mean I do understand since you want me as your apprentice that you have to at least think me capable, but it's still kind of odd, but somehow nice to hear," she said finding herself confused. She wondered if this was how people got addicted to praise. Her closest friend was one of those natural genius types perhaps you develop that after coming to like these kinds of compliments? She could see it working out that way even if it wasn't the truth.

Beyond this she received more information about the creation of cores and the development of these individual faces. It sounded like a science-fiction fantasy show she was into as an import. Perhaps she should think less reincarnation and more... regeneration? She smiled thinking of such a fact. "Sou ka, that's really interesting. I kind of understand that part a bit better than I potentially could because of something I find interesting on tv..." she murmured. As long as no one was really messed up when they understood such things she supposed it was probably for the best if not everyone could just remake themselves at will. Even Time Lords had regeneration caps.

More over the compliments to her physical form were placed aside to the idea that the girl hadn't given herself enough credit. According to Solomon she could be likened to a goddess, aside from not having the glow that such a being possessed. He also claimed she could have such a thing as her mana began to flow in her body, which made sense given the idea that the place she'd came from had not had active mana the way this magical world did. "You know, comparing random human girls to goddesses usually starts wars or something... I don't have all the details cause I was only paying a little attention during that movie, but I'm sure it was there..." she said somewhat sheepishly. "Ah, but I can't argue it potentially being even a bit true. This doesn't seem like the kind of situation where I'm being flattered just so you can try and get in my pants..." she said rubbing her own forehead as she finished her food. Dealing with this man was going to give her a really high opinion of herself. And it wasn't just him either and she realized that, if any of the other men in this goddess's harem were this shameless, she was going to go through quite a few mental changes to go along with any potential physical ones. He even went further with his words, claiming that he'd be thanking her for walking around in her skivvies and anyone who bore witness would be better for it. She was sure all the blood in her body was in her face. "I really am on a date huh? With an unbelievably gorgeous man with a voice I could really listen to for hours for no concievable reason. Flirting, compliments, dinner... fun conversation. It's really awesome, and so surreal..." she mentioned seemingly pleased by the whole of this situation though admittedly a bit abashed. "You know when I arrived here, I had a whole internal tirade about whether or getting into a romance with you would count as sacrilege," she admitted. "Even made up one of those isekai titles about it and you're not making me think that isn't the life story I am writing about myself right now~"

[Bloodedge]

"It is. The gods of this world are capable of doing many things. Though the potential of those who have experienced both worlds is always greater. Some will even live up to it," said Solomon. He knew there would soon be a select few individuals who surpassed the divine. Even now, there were a few to have already done so. Ai had every ability to count herself among those individuals, just as the other apprentices thus far could. Who would execute that potential to the fullest? That would always be the question. Regardless, one first had to understand the use of Spiritual Cores. Ai found herself grasping things easily as a matter of science-fiction. Hearing her mention a comparison to television, he quirked a brow. "Ah? You realized the secret of regeneration, didn't you? It has been seen working exactly like that, yes," he stated.

The blonde lass had no idea how right she was. Even on Alaya, comparing a human girl to a goddess would start wars. Said wars could span infinite lifetimes if such a claim was heard by the right (or wrong) person. As for the type of situation this was, Ai was right to presume it wasn't flattery for the simple sake of having relations. On the other hand, agreeing to that thought process would be a bit of a lie. "It's not so simple, nor is it much more complex than that. The idea of this all is for me to be inside you ─ quite frequently even. As I look at you, I become more certain it will be a thing I enjoy personally, which is rare. I won't force it on you, though. Rest assured, you can learn everything I have to teach just by living in this realm, eating, bathing and the like. All of these things will have my mana enter you. Intercourse is only the preferred method; you could refrain from it if you like," he admitted. Solomon may have been the most forthcoming of the Myouou. His desired outcome was made clear in his visage, but he could truly teach Ai all she needed to know without entering her even once. "And no, it would not be sacrilegious. I am the son of this world's current overseeing 'God' as it were, but offering oneself to the divine and those of divine origin is a thing often done. An offering of the self means an offering of mana, which is what divine beings use to strengthen themselves and create for the world. I chose to live as a human, though, so rest assured... a great deal of it is pure interest for me."

[Apollymi]

Apparently the gods of this world were interesting people who might sometimes live up to their hype. Ai would compare them to celebrities in her head for now, seeming not to see herself in such light, but easily understanding how it could be of benefit to know the world of 'pure' human ingenuity and then the one of magic. Science fiction was one such thing, but now it was seeming more like an echo from the magical world settled into the minds of people through their other lives or related counterparts. Regardless, her show mention seemed to be one that Solomon was at least familiar with, a little squeal would leave Ai as she became excited. "Squee, of course!~" she chimed seeming to be very pleased. "Of course, if it works like that, then I have a pretty decent grasp of it. If you are at base still yourself and your 'characters' or 'avatars' or 'faces' only reflect moments, aspects or goals and alignments I feel like I could easily understand," she said.

Moving on from this point, it seemed that Ai's understanding of political headache which could be caused by claims of human and gods appearing near the same tier was both simple and complex. Solomon had already noted that this goddess of Arcane Wisdom was no such individual which was relieving. He even went on to give a further explanation beyond that, confirming her thoughts about him and his rather smooth approach to her as a person. He claimed that she did not have to participate in intercourse, that simply living within his realm could teach her all she needed to know through their mana exchanges without it being the type of intimacy her human self would normally shy away from. "Wow, this is like really direct, but also really nice. I don't think normal girls are prepared for how to react to this sort of thing. On the one hand, I don't feel any pressure to dive into something, which is comforting. But at the same time, you're being very direct about being interested in me..." she mentioned seeming to be thinking about it quite a bit. She didn't know men came like this... Moreover there was the matter that he was blunt about his interest and it not being a simple matter of collecting energy from her for him. He was just interested in her... "You aren't talking me out of it or anything you know? If anything I feel oddly empowered to make whatever decision I want. Before I hadn't really had the time to even entertain anything like this. And I don't really see the applied negatives I would have expected either..." she mused just a bit. She'd finished her meat buns and most of her rice and now she was just looking at the man across from her wondering if there was some sort of catch to deciding fully to romance this god who decided to walk with mankind.

[Bloodedge]

There was excitement shared over an understood reference. With that understanding of Avatar creation, she'd be able to experience excellent results. Perhaps he'd even see the first created Avatar before she left Ars Paulina. Of course, that would be determined by Ai's willingness to stay and learn. "With that sort of thinking, you'll perform magnificently. If you choose to follow this path, I'm excited to see what you make of it. I'll also do my best to ensure you have all the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive."

Ah, but it wasn't simply a matter of Ai's choice. Solomon had to play his part well enough, and it seemed he was doing so thus far. Providing a comfortable environment was ideal. As he seemed to have managed that much, reaching his personal goal was simply a matter of wooing. That seemed to be working thus far as well, based on Ai's own words. "My intention is to be direct. I am no liar; I will not hide my desires. However, I will neither actively manipulate your choice. Though... I suppose that is subjective, isn't it? Being so direct could be counted as manipulation," he mused. There were a few other factors at play here. Those factors had to be addressed before they continued speaking on Ai's choice. "Ah, I will warn you of something else. What you've just eaten was my mana, which you could equate to the act of foreplay. As you continue processing it, your body will desire mana transfer between us. Think of it as an appetizer, but keep in mind that there are non-sexual solutions to that problem. I wouldn't blame you if you decided this was all a bit creepy. Any questions you may have about anything I've now mentioned, I will answer with utmost honesty."

[Apollymi]

A moment of shared interest was enough for Solomon and Ai to be a bit giddy together. He had such a positive reaction to her random nerdiness that she could only feel more comfortable in his presence. Even if nothing else had come of their interaction, even if they hadn't made out upon meeting each other, Ai was sure she could have befriended this particular man, their oddity of meeting aside. "It's really interesting that you're so supportive of me," the girl mentioned blushing. It truly was strange to have someone ready to support her random ideas and endeavors. She'd been locked into a particular job since she was seven years old. Beyond that she'd been playing roles to complete that job for the most part, it didn't leave her much room for her own whimsy... he was enabling her already and she hadn't even given him a real affirmative. It also left her with the desire to do something amazing and show off... it was quite odd, but she got the feeling it would be truly gratifying if she managed it.

It seemed she would only continue to grow enamored and keep exploring her options when it came to Solomon. It was apparently not his intention to be manipulative. He aimed to be honest and direct, though he considered the interpretation of manipuilation in such a case to be subjective. Ai gave it a bit of thought and understood his meaning but she was still human, "It doesn't feel manipulative to me, so I am pretty sure that is the important part..." she stated before he continued. His claims about what eating in this world meant for her and how her body would react to such an intake of mana was very interesting. Eating food or in more direct terms ingesting and digesting his mana was tantamount to consuming an aphrodisiac which linked directly to the man himself. Her body might desire things her normal mind might not wish to participate in. He told her this rather honestly... "See, this exact bit is why I think it isn't manipulative. You're also still willing to accept whatever my decision is which is kind of satisfying in an odd way..." she said giving thought to the idea of mana being eaten and an act of sexual foreplay. "Hm, I guess then I wasn't just really hungry while kissing you and having the thought that you tasted like apple butter then?" she questioned almost rhetorically. "So essentially I've already taken it in and it works like biochemistry where it can influence my physical responses? That doesn't sound too bad. And it wasn't like my initial thoughts weren't a bit wayward in the first place..." she mentioned trying to think of the way she wanted to question the entirety of this thing. "So, if mana being exchanged works like that then... like how else does it change what I would know about intimate relationships? I feel like I should also admit that my first thoughts about this situation definitely involved intimacy so I don't find that particularly offputting but I also don't have anything to go off of... so the whole of the experiences would be new to me aside from second hand knowledge and extrapolations from consuming and writing way too many smutty fanfictions."

[Bloodedge]

In another world, they indeed could have been friends. If she had only been born in a different location, her life would be on a different path, and they would have met under different, non-magical circumstances. That was of little importance, however. The quality of a soul had a certain minimum in certain individuals. Even under different circumstances, Ai would be deserving of the same support, and would have received it from people like Solomon regardless of their connection. "That's so human," he said with a chuckle, knowing how often humans undervalued themselves.

Ai believed his efforts were not manipulative. She was correct, of course, but human nature left many philosophical questions on the table. From his own life experiences to stories from his father in the non-magical world, Solomon pondered such thoughts as what he'd soon share. "One might wonder if that, itself, is manipulation. Human nature is so strange, isn't it? I could just as easily be presenting this side of myself knowing it would work better on the type of person you are. If I were to do that, it would have better long-term results than other methods," he explained. Even as he spoke of that potential, there was a certain honesty in the tan-skinned male's eyes. He seemed almost wholly incapable of deception as a person.

Regardless of all that, Ai wondered if it was a mental matter that he tasted of apple butter, or if it was due to the effects of mana. That was easily answered. "I only just received confirmation of the flavor myself. It isn't just you. I should say, you taste of starfruit. Every person's mana has a flavor, a scent, and a texture as it registers to the senses of others. If it tastes of something you like, that is a sign of your compatibility with that person. In some cases, however, you may find someone's mana desirable even before that. I believe that is what happened when you first registered my aura. Humans often attribute the sensation to strong physical attraction... though it may be a bit early for you," he mused. As for how mana transfer affected the way she would view intimacy, there was very little to it. "There aren't many changes from the norm to be concerned about. You're familiar with the 'two become one' concept, yes? It is essentially that in a more literal sense. If I were to enter you right now in the conventional way, I would become more you, and you, me. Mana transfer is chemistry taken to an extreme ─ or Alchemy, to be more accurate. One of your teachers will be an alchemist. If you take this path, know ahead of time that he has a distaste for talk of chemistry as a science."

[Apollymi]

"Did I say something weird?" Ai wondered. She figured that living an exceedingly long time in a magical world might have made talking to what was still considered a human child a bit laughable. It was obvious that Solomon didn't see her as a proper child, but she just like many of her friends had her moments, though she tried the hardest to keep them at bay. Still their conversation progressed to bits about human nature and how odd it was. Ai had already mentioned not seeing his actions as manipulation but he went on to honestly posit that it was possible that he was approaching her this way because it would work and thus it was still manipulation. "Well, I suppose if you wanted to look at it like that sure. But that is like the normal kind right? Like putting your best foot forward at a job interview or trying not to be a slob with your new roommate. You'll eventually feel relaxed enough to be more open about yourself, your strengths and weaknesses as a person. So long as you go in willing to loosen up as it becomes possible and without any expectations of more than what you're putting out... it isn't bad," she mentioned knowing and understanding her own take on that aspect of humanity.

Solomon was being so honest with her, she could be nothing else in return. She'd already admitted to thinking of starting a romance with the man she'd believed to be god upon looking at him. Still, there was a certain amount of pragmatism which could be applied to Ai's way of thinking. She'd continue to find out about this world and all that was within it, and she'd also learn how 'mana' as a type of energy worked in the world. He brought up the idea of 'two becoming one' and the sort of spiritual alchemy that people talked about when the spoke of marriage in 'religious' terms. Apparently this was apart of the physical nature of mana and even without knowing mana one could feel this way based on the aura. "Okay, nice to know that I hadn't just lost myself, I don't think it is too early for me. I was having some pretty strange thoughts about a perfect stranger at first," she admitted a bit bashfully. Though she was still willing to have this conversation, everything surrounding this conversation was still a bit embarrassing when she thought about it for longer than a couple of seconds. What was more, apparently one of the other husbands was an alchemist who didn't like chemistry? "Is that one of those things where the magical version of something is so much greater than humans understand it... that people feel insulted they are being compared? I feel like I've encountered that a bit. Not even as a trope," she murmured thinking back to a strange almost argument she'd once had.

There was also something else she felt the need to question after finding out that the whole of sex and intimacy weren't too different from her own understanding. "So... I will preface this by saying I'm not implying anything but," she said knowing that such things usually put exactly that thought into anyone's head regardless of the real point of what was being said. "Like, what about normal stuff, like contraception and like being safe from... invasive sicknesses, like STDs..." she said. Sex education did a pretty good job of making it very easy to say no to sex potentially, but if she wanted to do it, she might as well be sure of what it would mean to do so. "I didn't mean to imply anything negative about anyone but sentient beings are complex. I don't want to end up accidentally pregnant or with something I can't get rid of," she mentioned. She wasn't even sure this was all strictly about sex at this point, magical world differences might have meant she ended up with like some kind of growth or a demon attached to her soul or anything.

[Bloodedge]

"No, nothing weird. Your way of thinking is just so clearly human ─ so Gaia. It's refreshing, is all," Solomon replied. The form of logic Ai applied to their conversation reeked of Gaia in a way he hadn't experienced since being there himself. Of course, she was only minutes removed from that world, but she would be the Tenbu of the most 'human' path. How would she be following that path though? That was the point of curiosity. Her thoughts about his manipulation argument were solid, though it was no less human that she believed a certain type of manipulation to be acceptable. Whatever the case, they had more things to address.

For starters, Ai was openly admitting to having some wayward thoughts in their first moments together. Honesty beget honesty, it seemed. Hearing that sort of thing straight from the proverbial horse's mouth, Solomon quirked a brow immediately. "Oh? What sort of thoughts were these, that they counted as 'strange' to you?" he wondered. If anything, Solomon wished to know where her mind traveled... for his own potential use. As for the alchemy versus chemistry issue with one of her future teachers, there was a simple answer. "That comrade of mine is an elf. They hold knowledge in high regards, so something like chemistry for him is like playing with numbered blocks," he said with ease.

Once that was addressed, Ai raised a point he'd been awaiting since her mind's workings became clear to him. She spoke of contraception and infections transmitted by sexual contact. She claimed it was not her wish to receive any permanent diseases, nor did she want to 'accidentally' become pregnant. On those topics, there were many things to address. "You needn't worry about any infections. They exist, but they are more like curses. If you decide to become intimate with someone outside of this little circle, I assure you... you will be able to tell if they contain a sickness, as it shows in the soul. That will come naturally as part of your training. Now, pregnancy, I must be perfectly clear about. Once you have reached a certain threshold in your own capacity, it is a thing you have complete control over. That is the realm of what one might consider 'demigods' and the like. Before that, however... there is a thing known as the Call of Creation. Contraceptives are blockades for mana. If you are using one, your body will argue because it thirsts for that mana. Yes, this does mean you will physically want to conceive. If the male is of a higher-tier existence than the female in this case, pregnancy is assured most times. In the other direction, pregnancy is only possible if the female wishes it so," he explained.

Ah, but there was more to follow that explanation. Solomon did still have his own desires, after all. "Now, that might understandably make you wary. In an effort to sell myself, I take no issue depositing my mana in whatever place or manner you'd like. If my explanation makes you fear for your own ability, or lack thereof, to consent... I could even agree to such terms beforehand. The soul's desires are a powerful thing. I can assure you, mine is the type that demands to be received. Oh, but I should say pregnancies are not the same here. All people, and all things, are made of Mystic Code. Yes, code is to be taken literally for the most part. You could very well cut and paste an entire adolescent if you had enough data inside you at the time. Those friends of yours are in the process of learning that same lesson," he rambled. Was there anything else? Well, yes. Solomon hadn't found the opportunity yet to mention another thing, so he decided to blurt it out at random. "Also, forget about any bathroom-related needs. Only the lowest-level creatures have need of a toilet."

[Apollymi]

Ai was able to breath a bit easier knowing she'd not said anything weird. Solomon apparently found her thinking to be rather human and as such found her refreshing. She supposed that made sense, especially for him as a person who was from the other side as well. She assumed getting people to understand nuances on this side could be rather difficult. Whatever the case, the conversation topic moved to the kinds of thoughts she was entertaining at their first meeting. She couldn't help but blush but she wouldn't be dishonest in anyway, "Well, the ones concerning you were really strange. Like the immediate thought that I could live a life in this temple with the hot god guy speaking a language I don't know. That I really like the sound of your voice, even while I have no idea what you're saying... but I've never really been into ASMR. That if I was having an h-dream I wouldn't be waking myself up because it might be worth whatever imaginary experience I gave myself. That if all this was real, I wanted to stay and try to romance the hot guy on the throne," she mentioned all of these things while looking sheepish. "It was really quite extreme for me," she admitted. She'd basically gone through a small bout of puberty and almost arbitrarily decided to throw herself into the man she was currently on a date with simply because he had the audacity to exist in front of her.

At the end of that there was an explanation of why his 'elf' comrade apparently would speak of chemistry as a thing. She'd heard something very similar to that kind of statement before, not on a grand scale but as a point of general irritation. "Okay, so no talking band practice with the musical philosopher/sound engineer. Duly noted..." she said have an established idea of how to deal with such a thing based on one of her friends who was rather adamant about something enough that she wouldn't even participate in it, though she was considered a genius at the art of playing music. Moving on from that... her more practical questions would receive some less than practical answers. Solomon went through the paces of explaining quite a few things to the girl about the nature of this world and sex as an action within it. Diseases weren't a problem, you could tell because they functioned more like active curses. Contraceptives got in the way of mana flow and thus would impede, and everyone at a certain level had the desire to receive mana so... "Call of Creation sounds like the PG version of Breeding Kink," she murmured as she processed this information.

Still it was acknowledged that she might take issue with how this was being discussed. Solomon claimed that he could and would deposit his mana in the manner she'd prefer as it was an understandable worry for her. "Oh? Why does that sound so nice but so dirty at the same time. I feel like I am living the romance novel life..." she found herself murmuring. That being said, it wasn't as if she intended to procreate in the normal way as an 18 year old girl who'd barely experienced life. That was far from her desire. Still, there was the matter of the code being code in the way she understood it. She'd experimented a bit with coding, made an app or two for Kaguya's use, simple stuff really so surely she could easily deal with such things on her own. Though apparently pregnancy wasn't really a problem either because she could write out a self-sufficient extra existence if it came down to it. The most interesting thing came at the end and that seemed to be an add in or an after thought. "Wait wait, no bathroom stuff? Like everything bathroom related? Like no girl time either?!" she exclaimed seemingly very excited about the prospect of never experiencing menstruation again in her life.

[Bloodedge]

Solomon had been made curious as to what the girl's earlier thoughts were. There were few, if any secrets kept between them thus far. As such, her answer came without hesitation nor complication. Apparently, her 'strange' thoughts were regarding her immediate desire to remain in this realm with him. He couldn't consider that much of a problem at all. In fact, the plan was for her to live in Ars Paulina for a very long time. "I must admit that isn't very surprising information, though for you, I'll take it properly as a compliment. You're free to romance me all you like," he admitted. Though she may have considered it extreme, Solomon could only think of it as positive.

It seemed Ai also had a point of reference for the unique mannerisms of Ailen. Such was to be expected, since Ailen's apprentice was one of her close friends. There were ten individuals among this group now, each one perfectly paired to one other. She'd encounter Ailen eventually. In doing so, she'd probably be more than capable of interacting without issue. Moving on, she registered Solomon's mention of things guaranteed during sex was... once again, a very 'Gaia-side human' interpretation. The phrase 'breeding kink' had probably been thrown around multiple times by now. Ai wasn't the first to mention it, nor would she be the last. "It is certainly the PG version of a breeding kink, yes. It is assured that you will have one if we become intimate," he stated.

Solomon would offer his mana in whatever orifice Ai herself preferred, by situation if desired. According to Ai, that notion was both nice and dirty. He supposed that was understandable. "I don't blame you for thinking that. Should I gather that you find both of those thoughts pleasant? Or is that presumptuous?" he wondered. Tying in to the talk of orifices, Ai latched onto the idea of bathrooms becoming unnecessary. From what he understood, that was a pretty big deal for most who reached a high enough tier after transferring to Alaya. "Correct; none of those things are necessary. All of those things exist only for people who have low-tier mana usage and retention. It's called waste for a reason. As for 'girl time' as you call it, it occurs because your body is incapable of sustaining the code that would become your half of a child. That code corrodes over time ─ very quickly on Gaia ─ and must be expelled, lest it affect the host. Many humans on Alaya still go through that sort of thing, but certainly not on a monthly basis. By the time you would experience your first here, you'd be more than capable of sustaining the code, and thus would experience an absolute maximum of one... if that."

[Apollymi]

Ai was taking a rather open approach to her developing relationship with Solomon. Though she might not have yet been using the word relationship to describe what was going on between them, it felt the most natural. As such, she'd easily confessed her rather strange thoughts, but apparently they weren't so strange. Solomon to his credit didn't take any offense at all to the girl's initial interest in him. In fact he claimed it wasn't surprising and took it as a compliment instead, going on to claim that she could romance him all she liked. "Ehe~" she chuckled nervously. "Since you don't mind... I'll do my best," she mused. It was still a new experience for her. She'd never had a boyfriend or anything like that before so maybe it would be worth it to... have a turn at romantic intrigue for herself.

Moving on, along with the idea of romancing the godly man still sitting across from her... there was the discussion of what was to come, in a less direct way. The internalization of the 'Call of Creation' was apparently guaranteed in an interaction with Solomon. It was probably a mana and existence based thing, she could understand that, much. "That seems both natural and a bit extreme. But as long as we're being honest here... I don't have the experience necessary to know what to expect. It seems like one of those things that can't be properly planned for," she mused thinking about it more than she likely should if she was going to continue having a civilized dinner. Well, it would only be so civilized anyways, considering the matter of their conversation about the words he spoke. Did she like both of those ideas? "Hm, you aren't being presumptuous. They are both pleasant thoughts... even though I didn't expect to have them," she said carefully. "It'd be really easy to assume something was wrong with me if you hadn't already explained how this works," she murmured. There was a certain amount of clarity in this interaction that left her feeling less... odd about her abrupt change in general demeaor.

What was more, a quick lesson in biology would give her the best lesson she'd gotten so far. The magical explanation of bodily waste was easy to understand regardless of ones background. What was more, there was every possibility that she'd never experience the worst parts of her life again. "That is great news, also magical world explanation for that makes a great deal of sense..." she stated. "Magical world is definitely winning out in the biology department," she stated her honest opinion. She was more of a technical person than a magical person, but if she could make magic work the way she wanted, she figured she could have a pretty reasonable time. Additionally there was a certain level of burning curiosity beginning to take over her form while she stared at Solomon. Consuming someone else's mana really did have a strange effect on her physical form. 'That whole h-dream thing wasn't even off at all...' she thought as she stared at Solomon's face her eyes were traveling all over his face and landed upon his lips.

[Bloodedge]

A nervous giggle escaped the lass, followed by an acceptance of the offer to 'romance' him. Ai seemed so very unexperienced, yet in a uniquely endearing way. She wasn't behaving as some lost child fretting over their every step, nor was she inexperienced and overconfident to her own detriment. No, she seemed to have neither clue nor guidance, but a genuine interest in doing whatever she thought was best. Such was the perfect quality of humanity. "Best of luck to you. Don't worry; I won't judge you negatively. I ask only that you remain yourself as wholeheartedly as you can, whether that becomes beneficial to me or not."

There was a message within Solomon's words, yet no purpose for its clarity just yet. He spoke truths that would gain greater reasoning as time passed and new experiences presented themselves. Ai couldn't plan for certain things, as she said. In exchange, Solomon could provide the tools she needed for whenever the right time came. The same would apply to his offer prior to any sexual exchanges. "I'll be honest. You could have millennia of experience, but the only thing that can prepare one for mana transfer with greater creatures... is mana transfer with greater creatures. Nothing is wrong with you. In fact, you are more composed than one might expect you to be under the circumstances. The vast majority of humans would have been completely nude and offering themselves in the first few minutes if I'd kissed them like I did you," he explained, certain his effects would have been far too potent on others of her species.

In the wake of multiple explanations, Ai decided a more magical world was the way to go, it seemed. He couldn't agree more as one who lived as a magical being in a world without magic. Humans on Gaia once seemed so primitive, so pointless even. That was a rather dated way of viewing things, as he was now taking direct interest in one of those same humans... who, herself, now seemed to be staring a hole in his mouth. "Interesting," he commented. "I've yet to deal with someone who still has human values like this. I can only wonder if the current behavior comes from the mind, or the soul."

[Apollymi]

That tiny bit of nervousness in Ai's soul could likely be counted as excitement. She was being encouraged by Solomon to do what she wanted, and he claimed he wouldn't judge her negatively for her attempt. He only asked in return that she be herself, which was interesting. She was herself around her friends now, but to start off that way was a bit out of the ordinary for her. Of course, she'd started off that way a bit more than normal given that she was currently sitting around, having dinner... in her underwear. "Oh? I am used to being a bit more flexible with the kind of person I am... but I do like the idea of being myself," she mused. She hadn't been a bit dishonest this day, she figured it'd be disingenuous to start being that way now.

Beyond this, there was apparently nothing to be done about sexual contact with a greater order creature. The only thing she could do would be to have sex with one. It was apparently a life changing thing. She could see that as a potential. She imagined her friend Kaguya finally having a good time, considering the negatives associated with her first human world experience. Given how impulsive her friend was, Ai imagined she threw herself in without many reservations. Ai was also hailed as having more composure than most humans as apparently the same kind of kiss from Solomon would have ended in them naked and offering themselves to the man. "Hm, I will take that as a victory I guess. And feel less awkward about sitting around in my underwear then," she said knowing full well that she was just as bad. In fact. After her eyes had travelled across his face they'd settled on his mouth and she was still staring at it now. She watched his lips move as he questioned something and heard the sound of his voice which was so very calming against her ears. She heard every word he spoke but her processing speed was rather slow. "Huh?" she said first only to snap herself to attention as the rest of his words caught up with her. "I... uh... I don't really know," she explained of herself. "I am hearing everything you're saying but I am so distracted," she mumbled, though her eyes still hadn't moved. "I assume that is kind of normal," she explained. "Mentally, I find myself thinking back on the earlier part of our meeting and wanting to continue and I assume that is also aligned with my soul..." she said carefully. "But I wouldn't want to rush a date either." she concluded. Yes, complete honesty. Not wanting to miss out on any aspects of her date while also wanting to progress... it was a strange thing.

[Bloodedge]

"Flexibility is not to be underrated. I understand completely that you are capable of shifting about as necessary, but for your own sake, keep things natural. You don't want to accidentally create a character you don't like controlling, right?" asked Solomon. Keeping things in terms of a game, he meant only to express the chance of her first Avatar becoming something undesirable. One deserved comfort in their own skin, after all. Transition to a new form in a new world could be jarring for many ─ especially if poorly executed by one who had such variety in their potential.

In receiving Solomon's truth about her own capacity, Ai expressed a state of calm. It was good that she felt less awkward about her state of dress currently. Solomon, for one, would have taken no issue if she had no clothes at all. "If I remember, I assume it would only be more strange if I put myself in a similar state of dress?" he questioned. Though he knew the answer was, in truth, one that changed from one person to another. Perhaps 'yes' was the likeliest response, but the main difference between Ai and Solomon was their upbringing and world outlook. Regardless, it was still true that she'd yet to make a request for additional clothing.

It was also true that Ai lost herself staring and falling to the tone of his voice for a moment. That was also normal for humans. "You needn't worry about that. You are correct; it is the desire of your soul that produces such effects. Though... that isn't to say your natural personality-based preferences can't be at all to blame. The only one who could say for sure whether that is the case, is you. I am open to whatever you desire. What is it you'd like to do? If it is your wish to have a more normal 'date' experience, to learn by any other means, or even to abandon all of that in favor of something else, your wish is my command~"

[Apollymi]

Solomon had some nice advice for Ai as she sat with him and discussed her new life at a nice pace. He claimed flexibility was good but that she could be more natural to avoid creating for herself a character she might not like being, "Sou ka, I suppose that is a consideration. I wouldn't be happy if I ended up uncomfortable... I am glad I chose to go about it this way over other potential ones..." she murmured. She'd continue on in her more relaxed state seemingly pleased to not be offending or anything like that.

Speaking of things that weren't offensive, the idea of Solomon stripping down to a similar level of undress wasn't at all unappealing. In fact, the young girl's eyes sparkled and her mind immediately began to wander. 'I thought I was already distracted. I haven't even considered what he looks like underneath those clothes. I kind of want to know... and it would be fair considering I am already in my panties just sitting around~' she thought rapidly. She chuckled once more nervously. "Ehe..." she gave herself a moment to gather her thoughts. While shfting her eyes over him again, in a more complete manner. "I want to say it would be fair if you did. That equality as a point of greeting would be a good thing," she mused. "But I'd also be lying if I said I didn't just become very interested in the idea just because you mentioned it. And I am now super curious while also being certain that it will completely break my concentration... this soul desire thing is really weird to manage with my people brain," she expressed her current understanding of herself as a person. "So I guess what I'm saying is... undress to a level of fairness and I'll try my best not to become a wordless mess~" she said with just a tiny bit of sass.

Beyond this point it seemed that Solomon was content to do whatever it was that Ai wished to do. He claimed that her natural inclinations could be to blame for her level of distraction but it could also be her soul. He was willing to conform to whatever her desires were in this moment as far as her 'date' scenario was concerned. "I should say I am not against the physical contact with an understanding of how it works. After talking to you for a while, and while knowing my friends are also here... I could easily agree to this new life," she explained of herself. "As for the date, in the spirit of romance novels, I am willing to be completely wooed and smitten in all ways that is possible~" she said having come to a pretty firm decision. One didn't get over tall dark and handsome godly men taking a liking to them. And she was enough of a pragmatist to want to find out the depths of everything he had to offer. So she decided to live a little more freely with herself and be herself and as irresponsible as she wanted to be as it was her life to live.

[Bloodedge]

"As am I. I've seen many who became entirely different to their original selves in this world, and they suffer for it to this day. The phrase 'absolute power corrupts absolutely' is not quite accurate in truth, but the spirit of it remains in a sense. I'm sure you can rationalize the how and why of that," he stated. At long last, it was time for Solomon to rise from the dining table. He'd soon be responding to Ai's desire, either altering his own state of dress, or leaving it be. The girl seemed to be in thought over this for a moment. When the silence ended, that nervous giggle reared its head again. A few assumptions could be made about her answer then.

Fairness was the solution. Though Ai hadn't been considering such a thing until Solomon himself spoke of it, she concluded that a bit of disrobing on his part would be best... though she admitted to likely becoming distracted. Oh well; Ai also swore to make an effort, as if to avoid such distraction. However she managed, Solomon found firm logic in his undressing regardless. "I believe it would be for the best overall. Even if you are affected strongly, it may be better for adjustment over time. So..." Without further ado, Solomon peeled away the bulk of his robes. Armor segments and cloth alike were discarded against the chair he recently abandoned. By the end of it all, he sported only an ornate loincloth, jewelry including those strange rings around his neck, and... what almost looked like a permanent, natural film of oil on every inch of visible flesh.

There was one more thing to be done. Ai decided to delve into this new form of life, accepting the idea of being wooed in whatever ways possible ─ all ways, even. Upon hearing that claim, Solomon brought about another shift in the realm. Gone would be the dining hall they sat in, replaced by a place of learning instead. They seemed to be within a large library with full shelves aplenty, yet empty tables and an empty desk. In place of lights, there remained those same quasi-spirits lit more brightly than they were previously. "This does remain a meeting of learning, so forgive me if I've made things strange by making it a library. It's my understanding that this is also some sort of fantasy for humans who attend school. Is that still the case? We could easily make it something else if you'd like. Perhaps you're more the traditional sort, and would prefer a bed?"

[Apollymi]

Solomon was apparently pleased that Ai hadn't gone in a more negative way. He claimed that there were many who were corrupted by their changes and power structure. "Sou ka, I suppose that makes sense. There are lots of people who wouldn't know what to do without the challenges their original live presented. And many more who would become abusers after being abused and things like that..." she rationalized seeming to find it to be a perfectly human way of having something work out.

Moving on, that nervous giggle and her explanation of her current desire was heeded. Solomon stood, making the claim that even if she was easily distracted by a closer to nude form, it would do much better for acclimating her over time. She supposed, she'd actually do her best not to become a bumbling mess. Even so, she couldn't take her eyes off the man as he stripped himself of clothing. He exposed perfectly bronzed and seemingly well oiled skin down to just a loincloth and some rings. 'He's so hot!' her mind was doing her a great injustice by only coming up with words like that. She stood and got a better look at the man the entire time, nearly tripping over herself to stare rather brazenly. "Definitely for the best..." she nearly whispered as she continued to stare, with a blush on her face as her mind wandered. 'Am I really going to get to have sex with this man? Like seriously?' she seemed to almost question her luck in this case. She almost didn't notice the change in venue around them but Solomon would bring attention to it.

"Oh? Right learning..." she murmured. Her eyes moved from Solomon immediately to the rest of the room, it was still breathtaking to see, but she couldn't help but have her eyes land back on Solomon. What was he saying, about libraries being part of fantasy. Well, they always made for a top-tier setting in school romances. and she... well, if she didn't already think they were excellent potnetial places for romance, she was definitely liking them now, "Libraries are always good settings. Usually don't get a half-naked, super attractive teacher in them, but I'm sure that's only making it a better place," she mentioned, not seeming to realize how many of her subconscious thoughts leaked into that particular sentence. "I like beds too... probably more than I should, but we can always move on to that when suits us, yes?" she asked but it wasn't really a question. All through her mind, multiple scene potentials were playing out where she was learning in this library through Solomon and various sorts of foreplay only to be placed into a luxurious bed for the main event whenever that became the thing to do. Yes, that all sounded just fine. In fact, her knees were a little weak considering it. Perhaps she should take a step or two, examine some bookcases, finally draw her eyes away from Solomon?

[Bloodedge]

Much to the girl's credit, she didn't immediately become a wordless mess ─ at least it wasn't so bad as she made it seem. There was only a temporary silence after he disrobed, and though her first few phrases didn't seem completely 'there' as it were, she didn't seem too bad off. Still feeling quite nostalgic, Solomon decided to joke around a bit. "Oh? If that's for the best, what's keeping us both from getting rid of everything?" he asked with a chortle. Now that he thought about full nudity, though, there was another thing he'd yet to bring up. That was rather important. "I should tell you ahead of time that acceptance is key in this world. Being physically capable of doing some things is a matter of your desire to do so," he babbled.

What was his warning for? Well, Ai would find out soon enough if she didn't have reason to realize his meaning already. Her mind was wandering, but perhaps her eyes hadn't considered doing the same ─ unlike his. Oh well; they'd cross that bridge when they came to it. For now, Solomon wondered if producing a library was truly the best idea. According to Ai, it was fine... and so was the idea of a bed if they wished to progress to that. "Ideally, you will be in this realm for a very long time ─ long enough to explore any and everything you like. I could even put a bed here in the library if you want. Though this location is an entire school building; I suppose the nurse's office already has beds," he stated. For the time being, Solomon summoned a book from its shelf to his hand. Ai would soon find that these books worked a bit differently. Much like the food, all was made with his mana. Merely opening the book in front of her caused wisp to move toward her head, both exposing her to his aura directly and filling her mind with an understanding of the Territory Creation Skill. "As you can see, lessons may happen at any pace you like as well. As I intend to offer teachings through any and every action possible, what would you like to learn about first?" he asked while gradually stepping closer to the lass.

[Apollymi]

Ai couldn't help but be distracted by the mostly naked man beside her. She would have been lying to say that she didn't immediately think of what he might look like naked. Of course, she wouldn't have mentioned that aloud, but his teasing nature didn't make it so she had to. No, Solomon would take that upon himself. What was stopping both of them from getting completely naked? "Asking me questions like that is... surprisingly shocking," she murmured. "I don't know, why we're not both naked, but it is definitely started to sound like a good idea..." she added. If they got naked she'd get to see him naked which was good. Of course, she may not be able to think aobut anything but the hot naked godly guy beside her which also didn't seem that bad as an idea. Moving on from that point, apparently acceptance was key. This was related to the nudity issue than she was probably in for some sort of surprise. "Is this a mind over matter thing? Is that what you're telling me... I just have to not think about it too much?" she asked for the sake of clarity.

No matter the answer to her inquiries she would be keeping in mind all the things that Solomon said. In fact, she probably couldn't have forgotten them based on the smoothness of his voice alone. Apparently, he could add a bed to this room, or they could enjoy this school. "School as a fantasy setting. Definitely a good choice~" she mused. If there was one thing she found herself liking it was school buildings as settings for romances, not that she fully understood why that was a thing. Moving on, she finally had a book in her hand but it wasn't a normal sort of situation. Opening it, gave her information in the form of an aura which passed directly into her relaying 'Territory Creation' as a skill to her consciousness. Solomon inquired about what she might want to learn about and she gave it a minor bit of consideration, "Uh, how does memory work and creation? I think given the kind of person I am I will want to understand those things better..." she asserted. when she'd said the word creation her eyes had dipped back to Solomon's form, he really was a distracting man.

[Bloodedge]

Ai alleged that he managed to shock her with such a question. Even so, there was logic behind it. Humans were born into this world without clothes, and nudity was only the natural state of being. When presenting and offering oneself to another, he found it sensible to do so while baring all assets. Alas, even Alaya had long since lost those sorts of sensibilities. It wasn't really an issue either way. "Once upon a time, it would have been the basis of our introduction. That isn't the case in either world now. Either way, that is a decision I leave in your hands. You can do away with mine, or your own, if you so wish it."

Solomon had nothing more to say on the matter of acceptance. When Ai needed to understand, he believed she would. More important at present was any curiosity she had. One question was asked, but it seemed intended to be two. What a strange little hiccup that was. "I assume you mean how does one recall things long-term? In that case, the soul has its own memory. You may consider it like having a hard drive which can be organized in whatever way you are comfortable visualizing it. If you have the ability, any memory experienced while using a specific Spiritual Core can be recalled by accessing the core itself," he explained with ease. "Creation... depends. If using magic, it is a simple matter of envisioning something and applying mana to it. The Mystic Code is constructed in accordance with your vision once you understand the process. Through magecraft, however, things are simply inverted. Codes are determined beforehand, and putting them together allows creation in a much more limited manner." As he offered this explanation, Solomon continued moving forward. He was soon within striking distance of Ai, pausing there only to observe her more directly. As it seemed, she was doing much the same.

[Apollymi]

Solomon spoke of prior times, where nudity would have been a precursor to the rest of their meeting. She supposed she could understand that, seeing the package before you received it... even so, it was still rather interesting that she was told she could render either or both of them naked at her own accord. "You are going to leave your nudity in my hands? Is that a good idea?" she asked almost as if she wasn't apart of this conversation. In truth, they could both end up naked simply because her mind was wandering towards that as an option.

How as she supposed to pay attention or articulate any thought she had when the thought of this caramel colored man beside her made her knees go weak and her mind fuzzy? Even now, he was speaking and she barely pieced together her actual question, so much so that Solomon himself had to clear it up before answering it. "Yeah, that is what I meant. Gomen," she murmured, having the grace to look a little embarrassed. She needed a cold shower. "Still that is good to know... I can work with that explanation," she mentioned. His last statements about creation and how it applied between two different forms of magecraft or magic made perfect sense to her as well. She'd developed applications for phones and done some some minor coding. She could understand his words and know how either method could be used, and how pieces of both methods beyond that could be used in tandem to get ones desired results. Ai was processing Solomon's words while looking at the man himself, he really was something. Did he know he was distracting visually? Well he had to... did he know how easily her mind wandered along to other things? She should have been more annoyed by how much she just wanted to press her lips against his and learn through experience. Wow, that was a little aggressive, even for an internal monologue. She bit her bottom lip just a little while having her eyes scan Solomon's form, yeah, magical world biology was probably doing a number on her. It didn't help that he was also just attractive it was like a deadly combination. 'It really isn't fair...' she thought while her fingers flickered gently at the buttons which held her top together.

[Bloodedge]

Was it a good idea to leave his nudity in Ai's hands? Of course. If Solomon himself had a choice in the matter, it couldn't really be considered an option. "I think it's the best idea. If I were to decide for myself, there would be no clothing already. The chance of that making you uncomfortable, however, is not worth the risk. By leaving it up to you, I further enforce the notion that I am comfortable in either situation, and that you are free to feel comfortable if nudity happens to be preferred," he answered. Solomon was one who considered all things from multiple angles. He had very few firm opinions, and the few exceptions had a great deal of fact enforcing them. In fact, there was an entire story dedicated to one of those examples from him... but that was neither here nor there.

Whatever the case, his explanation was a functional one. Solomon figured things would be easily understood by Ai if he spoke in technical terms. Her slight lapse in articulation aside, their lesson was progressing quite smoothly. "You'll do amazingly with this information. If you ask me, those are the perfect starting questions. In essence, you will be the Queen of Magecraft ─ capable of using magic and advancing magecraft. Knowledge from Gaia will serve you well, as I'm sure you realize by now," he said confidently. Just then, Solomon noticed a strange development. Ai's mental musings had apparently resulted in the casual biting of her lip during some extensive staring. At the same time, Solomon's attention was drawn to that mobile hand. Ah, perhaps she was making a decision after all. Should that be the case, he'd happily leave her to it... and keep up observations all the while.

[Apollymi]

Solomon was a logical being. He was leaving the decision about his nudity in the hands of Ai for several firm reasons. He was giving her the option to engage or not, he was allowing her the maximum comfort he could in this new world situation without potentially risking upsetting her, and he was confirming the idea that he found her choices acceptable. This was almost too enabling. In truth, Ai could feel herself slipping further and further away from a standard human consciousness. She was just a girl after all. A girl who spent all her spare time, reading and writing smutty romance novels. She was already naturally leaning towards the more fantasy option. "Well, when you say it like that it makes perfect sense... but when I think about it, I get the weird urge to push the limits," she mused almost rhetorically.

What was more, though she'd gone very quiet in the last few moments, she'd not gone brain dead. No, instead she'd chosen the perfect path of starting for her information gathering about this new world and her apparent steps towards being the Queen of Magecraft. She understood the technical terms, she understood how to build things that worked whether with pieces or just with her imagination. But what she didn't quite understand, was the feelings which had her biting her lips and fiddling with her own meagerly dressed form as she stared at Solomon. "Starting with out of world knowledge where magic is well-sourced and popular is like starting off life with a database to pull ideas from," she murmured. "To be honest, I am surprised I'm making any sense here..." she said once again her eyes were transfixed resting on the lips of the half-nude man before her. "I feel like there is something I need to do..." she mentioned. She leaned towards Solomon gesturing him towards herself and if he acquiesced she'd press her lips against his. She wanted to, rather needed to complete such an action... she felt it at the depths of her person and so she'd take her first steps towards a life in which she followed the whims apparent in her soul. Why not? In a library with a hot teacher talking and being encouraging to you... your heart was supposed to skip that little beat and lead you into a compromising position, there was no reason not to live the fantasy.

[Bloodedge]

When Ai spoke of wanting to push the limits, Solomon chuckled once more. That simple description of things perfectly encompassed all that he'd been meaning to portray earlier. Having easily come to understand it in her own way, Ai was priming herself for a smooth, yet eventful magical life. "That is the Call of Creation in a nutshell. Once the soul realizes its desire, there will always be a push toward achieving it. You could call it an itch to make every necessary step toward creation, even to the point of foolish behavior in some immature cases."

Speaking of that itch, Ai was showing all the symptoms of creation's call as time passed. In the middle of her progression, though, she brought up another interesting comparison to a more technological matter. "It's a bit jarring at times, I'm sure. Take it at your own pace; you'll do very well. I have seen both sides, so I'm sure you will always make sense to me," he assured. Before long, Ai expressed a desire or 'need' to do something. What could that have been? Well, it was quite obvious by the time she spoke the words. A bit of forward movement was paired with a gesture requesting his approach. As it was clearly fitting with his desire, Solomon did not hesitate to do exactly that. He leaned in, welcoming the second meeting of lips between them as instigated by Ai. His arm stretched out in the interim, eventually resulting in the press of his hand against the bookshelf behind Ai ─ all while his free hand ruffled the fabric against her side. This wasn't something he'd be shying away from, nor was it a moment he'd let slip between his fingers.

[Apollymi]

Apparently, this 'Call of Creation' was the sort of thing that inspired the feelings that Ai was currently struggling with. She was told of some going off the rails when confronted with those sorts of feelings and she could somewhat understand it. She felt out of control herself, but everything she'd been told before this point implied a level of safety which she couldn't ignore being given. Solomon had left how he gave her information, his nudity and even the desire for sex and information in her hands. By doing this, while actively stating that his interest in her wasn't just a soul related bond, or something like that made her believe she had something of an earnest chance at something honest which she hadn't considered before. "An itch, a nagging sensation in the back of the mind..." she murmured seeming to find those descriptors apt enough. "I don't feel like I am making bad decisions though... they might be a little selfish but I've never made that sort of decision before," she murmured. Her friend the one she worked for always told her to do something for herself. Perhaps this would count?

Speaking of taking for herself, the desire she had to kiss Solomon was acknowledged by the man himself. He leaned into her, using a bookshelf as support and putting a hand to her covered side. His mouth met hers and she felt infinitely more relaxed. She was a bit less fidgety, a bit more logical. Was it really so poignant a thought? She was beginning to believe this sort of thing leaked straight into her own personal desires. She found her hands once again against his chest but this time with a skin to skin contact. It was so nice beneath the skin of her hand, she found herself easily prodding h is mouth for openness. Right... she was beginning to put together more important pieces of information she'd left by the wayside as she aimed to slip her tongue into his mouth. Perhaps she'd address that eventually but for now there was dessert to be claimed in the form of apple butter for the recesses of his maw.

[Bloodedge]

Ai's assumption was right. She wasn't being irrational and making terrible decisions, or anything close to that, really. She received an open offer that her soul agreed with, and she was responding in kind to see it through. Such was the way things were meant to go. Being true to one's soul could never lead anyone astray. Some were viewed negatively for being so, but subjectivity was no matter of importance in these cases. Alas, Solomon would be incapable of verbalizing her rightness in approach, as they would be entangled once more within moments.

Without the shock of transference being so prevalent, Ai seemed a fair bit more forward. Her hands landed upon his chest with confidence, and her tongue begged entry to his mouth without hesitation. It was only right that he enable the former and permit the latter. Hers was the aggressive approach, as intended for this particular meeting. She'd find no resistance at all in entering his maw. No, the only thing awaiting her there was another entanglement of a physical nature. This time, however, Ai would find that there were no lessons being delivered through his tongue even as it swabbed at hers repeatedly. This had nothing to do with teaching, really. Ai presented this meeting of mouths as a point of desire, not of learning. As such, Solomon would only reciprocate according to his own natural urges.

[Apollymi]

Ai was finding herself being enabled at every turn. Perhaps she'd ask Solomon about this sort of thing when their mouths separated. But at present she'd find herself further entangled with him and strangely receiving no information. Oh? Was this because she'd not prefaced wanting any? Well, that would make sense perhaps... as her tongue moved about in his mouth, wrestling against his she found herself more capable of thought than she had been prior. Maybe she'd find her voice again after all of this?

Well, she was having a good time now, hands against his chest... her fingers would begin to trail ever so presently upward until her arms were resting against his shoulders. Her arms around his neck this felt infinitely comfortable and since her advances weren't being stopped she was having a pretty good time if she was being honest. Romancing Solomon was definitely the thing she wanted to do, she could spend some more time learning a bit later, for now her movements brought their bodies closer together and the blonde lass to ehr credit started to seek contact with his skin. It was very nice. Ai was certain she'd never written a scene so steamy and it was her hobby of choice.

[Bloodedge]

Their tongues were not the only dancers in this waltz. By Ai's machinations, their bodies were brought closer. Gone were her hands from Solomon's chest, those arms used instead to ensnare his neck after making the trip up both shoulders. No negative reaction would come from Solomon. Ah, but there remained a reaction of sorts nonetheless. With neither opening nor desire to retreat, he pushed forward. A hand formerly held against the bookshelf was moved. Soon enough, both his forearm and Ai's back would be against the books instead.

From there, it seemed there was no end in sight. All dances came to an end, but this would not be doing so any time soon. There were some very short breaks triggered by Solomon, though the sole purpose for each was breathing. That 'steam' Ai gave consideration to felt somewhat real to Solomon. Of course, the likely culprit was warm breath from his own mouth bouncing back against his own face during those pauses. It was always the most interesting thing, feeling one's own mana after ricocheting off a compatible partner. This was the sort of simplicity his father always spoke of ─ little things that one only noticed in the heat of a moment, yet things that could make a world of difference when realized.

[Apollymi]

Ai was shfiting. Oh, it wasn't simply her arms that moved, but Solomon's as well. She found one behind her back and her back turned to the bookshelves. With the pair of them as close together as they were, this truly was expanding upon the library fantasy usually written about in novels. She could feel in their small breaks, heated breaths that left her panting and desiring more. Yes, she understood the need to breathe, but she was more content to seek Solomon's lips and tongue.

It wasn't just their mouths at this point though, with less space between them she could feel the contrast of their bodies against each other. A tiny frustrated noise escaped her as she realized that nudity was indeed an option because of her present desire to press their skin against each other. Was this a desire of the soul? Probably, she wished for them to be closer together and she was starting to feel like clothes got in the way of that. She wasn't a nudist by any means, but she was definitely... feeling the desire to remove all barriers between them as soon as possible. Perhaps that wsa a cause of that 'mana metabolizing' he mentioned earlier. To take a taste was to desire more, which made her realize that these kinds of interactions were closer to being on drugs than anything else. Though love and romance were often described as drugs so maybe this sort of thing is where that idea came from? Regardless, she couldn't stop herself, one hand remained high around Solomon the other aimed to undo those rather strained buttons on her shirt, perhaps just the thicker layer would do as she aimed to remove it from her person. Imagine her elation when the exposed skin of her arms eventually both found themselves back around Solomon's shoulders. And now in only her bra and panties she could feel his skin against her own in a much more convenient way. "That's better..." slipped out from between her lips. She hadn't spoken in what felt like ages, but it also felt like she'd just been talking. Strange.

[Bloodedge]

In the midst of their 'steamy' make-out session, Ai reached yet another conclusion. She'd previously been fiddling with a button on her shirt, and now, she was back to it. One of Ai's hands left Solomon's body to finish peeling away her shirt. Once that was done, wherever the shirt itself went, Ai returned to her original state. Solomon's hand fell back into place, touching unfiltered flesh instead of some Gaia fabric. Tingles of mana graced his senses in a way he'd not felt since a previous life. Ai claimed the ability to make direct skin contact was better, and she couldn't have been more right. There was a certain unity to be found in such contact, and it couldn't be replicated ─ only enhanced once achieved.

"I agree," Solomon said while there was time and space to do so. In fact, he agreed enough to do so physically. It was not by creator instincts that Solomon's loincloth was rapidly becoming shorter, nor was it any effect of magic at all. In fact, it was sheer human arousal that lifted the garb and roughly brushed the blonde girl's leg. It was refreshing to return to his 'roots' from time to time. Whenever he remembered, Solomon would have to spread the sensation... though that probably wouldn't be necessary by now.

[Apollymi]

Ai was rather engrossed in making out with Solomon. Even so, the removal of a single article of clothing seemed to make all the difference in the world to how good it felt to be touching him. Skin to skin contact was noted to have visible calming effects on children and the like... perhaps it worked a bit like that? Regardless of the way it worked, Solomon himself mentioned liking the shift in her wardrobe. It was nice in a way, to know her whimsical and selfish decisions weren't ones which could be considered negative. It also made them more comfortable to make, and she assumed she'd be making quite a few as time progressed.

And progress it would because her current proximity to Solomon let her know something very specific. Their closeness while kissing would leave Ai in a very interesting situation. It would become obvious as time went on, that the pair of them would know arousal in each others presence. Ai was pretty certain she approached such a thing just from thoughts about the contact alone. But, at the same time Solomon's body at least, was very present and made it obvious that he wasn't simply being placating when he mentioned being interested in her. No, because she felt a sensation against her leg which made her eyes widen and her mind burn with certain curiosity. "Oh? I guess I'll take that as another form of honesty," she murmured gently still she hadn't bothered to pull away. With the freedom to explore the feeling of his skin against her own she was left to wonder if his earlier statements about acceptance in this world were indeed in reference to things like what was now rubbing against her leg? It did seem quite massive, she'd talked to Kaguya about her sexual experiences and figured manhood didn't actually come in real massive proportions, but she supposed in a magical world anything was possible. At the very least, it didn't seem like this man would be the type to give a less than satisfactory experience, so perhaps.... progressing things a bit further might be worth it?

[Bloodedge]

Something was to be said about Solomon's physical reaction. Upon feeling him against her leg, Ai allowed another moment of separation to comment... interestingly on how she'd take the physical response as honesty. She'd hear that sort of line from others about herself, in due time. From Solomon, though, she'd hear only the truth of his own state. "Ah, forgive me. I've shut off my divine reactions. Even so, my human side seems even more invested than I anticipated," he explained.

Ai's reaction seemed a bit... shocked, in spite of her words. Since she made no efforts to separate them, Solomon could gather that it wasn't a negative sort of reaction. Perhaps she was simply catching up to his earlier words about acceptance. There was always the possibility of a Gaia human's mind failing to truly accept the lack of physical limitations here, but time would tell if Ai fell into that category. "Are you having a change of heart? I understand you've never experienced even Gaia's expectancies. I wouldn't judge you for choosing another option, or even requesting a change of some sort. Any arrangement we make is to my benefit either way, so there's nothing to fear."

[Apollymi]

Ai was given more information as she kissed Solomon. He asked forgiveness and explained that while he'd shut off his more divine reactions, his human self was still very interested in the activity at hand. "That's really flattering actually. I like the idea of a super magical world, but not everything has to be magical either," she explained of herself. Given how accepting Solomon had been of her... near spaced out self since she'd arrived, she had nothing to offer the man but the same amount of confidence he'd given her.

Regardless of her general acceptance of Solomon she was still a bit shocked about the size she was being allowed to feel. The girl she worked for found herself routinely flashed by individuals, she'd told the group how to spot a man with a size related deficiency based on her own experiences. She knew by virtue of how Solomon carried himself that he would be no pushover, just the same the magical aspect of this thing was rather amazing. Still, it didn't seem like something she should shy away from. He'd given her no reason to distrust anything he'd said, and if he thought it'd fit, it'd be worth trying out at least. "I'm not having a change of heart, more like developing a cursory understanding of something..." she mentioned. "In truth I am quite inexperienced but that hasn't made me think I shouldn't, it's quite the opposite actually," she found herself explaining after she pecked her lips against his once more. "I do think I want that bed in here though, in the interest of both intimacy and setting," she murmured. Actually, the idea of having sex in a bed in a massive library was actually pretty enticing. And maybe when everything else was settled, she could go back to a passionate romp against shelves, or a sneaky quiet escapade in the stacks... the options were endless, truly.

[Bloodedge]

Upon hearing Ai's opinion about magic, Solomon knew great satisfaction. She'd fall perfectly into the studies he offered at that rate. Knowing th einfinite capacity of magic, while knowing it was not necessarily an improvement to all experiences, was a lesson known by few in this world. His daughter would soon be learning that same lesson, albeit by no involvement of his own. That was a bit of necessary negligence on Solomon's part. Now that he thought about it, though, his human values made Solomon believe some form of apology was necessary. Well, that could all come later when he met the young goddess again.

For the time being, there was a necessary clarification of beliefs. It seemed Ai was not having second thoughts ─ rather she was becoming enlightened in a way. This path was one she still intended to tread despite her inexperience, though the bed idea from earlier reared its head again. It was interesting to observe those shifting intentions. Regardless, he could easily make that happen. "It will be fine as long as you want it to be. Now..." With a brief pause, Solomon allowed a small amount of space between Ai's body and his own. Down the aisle he looked as a small cove produced itself between the shelves. In that cove, there was a bed set under soft lighting, its sheets the color sepia to match the tone of an open book. That space he left available, he figured was plenty of room for Ai's movement if she saw fit to change location immediately. "How about that bed? I tried to both replicate and enhance the feeling of Gaia's mattresses."

[Apollymi]

Ai's opinion about magic was surprisingly similar to her opinion about technology. She was willing to be fully informed of both to have the best tools at her disposal for her use, but she also could make full use of simpler things. In truth she'd compare her own use of magic to her use of computers. Yes, she'd type things that needed to be pushed out en masse for the ability to do so quickly, but nothing beat a handwritten short story on a boring night. All things simple and complex had a time and place.

It seemed that Solomon was in agreement with that, as the man used magic to produce the bed she'd asked for and claimed to have made it the same but more comfortable than the standard. He also confirmed that she would be fine as long as she decided to be, "Hai hai... " she murmured. And now with a small amount of space between them she eyed that bed in the alcove and had a large grin spread across her face. "Sugoi!" she murmured seeming to find it to be appealing on sight alone. Granted she'd seen nothing she didn't think was fantastic since she came here. Besides all things, there was only one real way to test a bed, she'd take Solomon by the hand and move with him towards it, only to find herself flopping back down into the comfort of one of the softest mattresses she'd ever had the privilege of touching. "I'd like to think I spent enough money on my bed to say it was well beyond standard, but this is divine~" she mused squirming in her comfort. She would have done the same in any of her friends spaces as well, but here and now she rather suddenly felt a tad sheepish about the way she'd been moving, knowing that Solomon was watching. She sat up at the waist her legs spread slightly apart and waved him towards herself. They could continue from here, and she couldn't well enjoy a bed of this quality by herself.

[Bloodedge]

Ai took the time to observe Solomon's most recent creation: the bed intended for their nigh-immediate use. She seemed to be appreciative of its visual qualities, but that was only half the victory. There was no point in something being visually appealing if it didn't function as intended. Ah, but Ai would not be waiting to find any remaining answers. Solomon was taken by the hand as she moved down the aisle, only to watch intently as she dropped onto the mattress. In that moment, functionality was confirmed. Ai even verbally expressed her appreciation of the bed, yet Solomon was still taking in the whole of her form.

In sitting up and gesturing, Ai presented herself with a slightly timid undertone. There was a certain quality of innocence radiating from the human girl. Was Solomon suffering the desires of a Creator after all? No, that couldn't be the case. Perhaps human rationale was just attracted to human appeal. Whatever the case, he stepped forward. A single knee met the bed in the small space between Ai's legs. It was Solomon's intention to lean into the lass, one hand grasping at the back of her neck while his lips pecked hers just briefly. Humans had another habit they didn't remember the cause of; Solomon wished to explore it this time around. He found her lips only briefly because he wished to move beyond them, nestling into the side of her neck to apply his lips there instead. Ah, a few pecks smacking against skin felt a bit different. There was some direct exposure to mana that flowed actively beneath the skin, quite different in feeling to the exchange between one mouth and another. It felt almost as if he could swipe away the girl's mana like drawing from a river, though that wasn't quite possible.

[Apollymi]

Ai allowed herself to squirm in comfort and then rather innocently invite Solomon into bed with her. Much to her own satisfaction he seemed appreciative of the view and joined her with a single knee in the space left between her legs, she was grabbed by the back of the neck and had her lips pecked immediately afterwards. There was a softness to the bed combined with the rather firm texture of flesh to consider. Some things couldn't be replaced and the look of the man as he approached her this way would probably be seared into her brain. This would only be made worse as their lips didn't continue meeting. Instead, a string of pecks were laid upon her neck making her pulse speed up beneath the surface of her skin and sending heat straight up and down her face and neck.

That felt really nice and she couldn't have begun to explain why. In fact, her body reacted pretty naturally to him nestling into her neck by exposing more of it to him. A gentle little moan passed between her lips as she found herself softly biting the bottom corner. One of her hands continued to support her form, the other reached out to touch the rather solid wall of muscle in front of her slipping around his side and to his back. His skin felt incredible beneath her finger tips and he smelled amazing. Was she drooling? That'd be embarrassing, but surely it wasn't the case, she was simply enjoying herself.

[Bloodedge]

Enjoyment was the sole purpose of this little escapade. Solomon cared not for any teachings currently. Unless Ai herself expressed an interest in learning through intercourse, he wouldn't bother with it. After all, it wasn't the way of humans, so he'd at least leave a few first experiences in a form considered more 'natural' to the residents of Gaia. Shinomiya Kaguya was an exception, but his apprentice would not be unless she wished to follow that same route.

It seemed she didn't care much for the 'intimate lesson' at present either. Ai relaxed during his advances, and her body responded both by enabling his assault and by reaching out. Her touch was more purposeful than it was previously. She'd reached for his chest twice before, but now those dainty fingers were upon his back instead. Solomon's eyes shifted toward the girl's face. There had yet to be any deception in her words or movements. She claimed earlier that this was a choice to be made, and she was certainly following suit. As such, Solomon would do naught but proceed. That hand of his moved from the back of Ai's neck to the side otherwise unoccupied. From such a position, his thumb was able to stroke her cheek, and his forefinger curled slightly just under her ear. He kept something of a grip on that side, all while his mouth opened widely on the other. A wide tongue pressed firmly against the girl's pulse, dragging slowly up from the base of her neck and stopping just under her jaw. Once he reached said jaw, his lips puckered against it. "I wasn't expecting to feel so human. I'm afraid that decision of yours is still necessary, even if there's no lesson to be taken. I will admit that even my human sensibilities won't naturally agree with pulling out~" he said softly.

[Apollymi]

Ai was very much enjoying herself. She'd decided to experience the romance of her life with the man before her, and he was definitely living up to it. Would she take magical lessons through sex? Probably some other time. She didn't mind the craziness of the magical world, but her own disposition made her want to experience everything she would have as a human and move on from that point. It would give her the best basis for working with the new information and sensations.

Speaking of sensations, Solomon's hand and mouth were moving about. He caressed her cheek with his thumb, he looked into her face, he licked her neck. She squirmed once more another moan leaving her mouth and her fingers tightening gently against the flesh of his back. As he kissed her jaw she could swear she was swooning. She'd done nothing to deserve this particular lifestyle upgrade, but she wouldn't be turning it down even after just this little sample. Ah, but Solomon was speaking again, so close to her face her body shivered gently. He really did strange things to her....

But apparently she also did strange things to him. He felt so very human right now according to his own words that he needed an answer to his previous inquiry about what to do should they be fully engaged in sex. Oh, right... apparently even if he could control his actions to some extent, she couldn't really avoid an act of creation with him. Hm... she supposed this was best considered before anyone's pants came off but she could only make a terse little sound at first. "Hmph~ Right... I might have gotten more than a little distracted~" she murmured. "When you mentioned it before it sounded like creation could be the creation of anything... so I guess what I should be questioning is, if its possible for me to create something without ending up birthing a love child my first day. I mean it seems like I should be able to do something else with it before it's a problem but I'd need to understand how possible that is," she murmured. "If I can then I'll go for the full experience... I kind of want to regardless, but I'd need to know the kind of impact such a thing would have," she said finally. Oh, she could feel a kind of intense heat radiatiing from between her legs, she really wanted the experience already and she knew that she'd almost just agreed because it felt right to do.

[Bloodedge]

Distracted. That was a fair excuse for letting that orifice-based decision slip. As Solomon had done nothing to bring it up again until it was nearly time to begin, one could easily say he was distracted as well. Ai herself couldn't take all the blame. What of her answer though? Well, it wouldn't come just yet. Just as she'd done all along, the blonde sought additional information before making a decision. She questioned her ability to do something with the Mystic Code they would create, as to avoid becoming a mother while still achieving the 'full' sexual experience. What a difficult question. Solomon was a Wisdom King, but his wisdom had nothing to do with this matter. No, this was something only Ai's ability could manage.

Never had he stopped aggressing. Even while Ai spoke her piece and expressed curiosity, his lips were repeatedly pressing against her neck and face. Before he offered a response, he would be found nipping at her earlobe. "I couldn't say with any great certainty. You've yet to be fully integrated into Alaya, so it will be a special case. As a full-fledged human, you would have to develop the ability to alter the code before it completes itself within you. That has never been done, or even attempted in a direct sense before. While it is possible, the chance of success is honestly abysmal. Vast as my mana is, the intensity will only raise the difficulty more," he admitted. Even in speaking the bleak truth, Solomon did not slow his approach. His free hand found its place on her thigh with a gentle caress, only further solidifying his understanding of their future union. Truthfully, they were a bit too compatible for such a gamble to take place. "I cannot help you make this decision, but it must be firm. My instincts as a Creator and my desires as a human both wish to impregnate you. My incredible bias will do you no good."

[Apollymi]

Yes, Ai found herself to be distracted and it seemed that Solomon would be doing nothing to stop that from happening. Even as she questioned him he didn't stop his forward progress. She didn't know exactly what sort of abilities she had to conquer nature in this case, but at the very least she knew officially that she truly enjoyed the attention she was being given. Beyond that, Solomon spoke what she could interpret as his truth. Odd as it was, she assumed his clairvoyance didn't necessarily extend to his own actions before he committed to them, and as such this thing she'd asked him being beyond his understanding in an exact way wasn't exactly out of the question.

Still, as multiple placements of lips along her face and neck happened she swooned. What was more, a gentle hand caressing her thigh made her moan gently and pull him closer into herself. Even as she considered that this might be something that wasn't within her control, that had a high chance of failure... she couldn't say she wanted to do anything but what was on her mind. And what was more, Solomon himself claimed to be sure of his desire to act on her impregnation, both as a man and as a godly entity. 'Oh, well he said I can't trust his bias, but his bias makes me want to try it more than anything~' she mused. Perhaps it was youthful expectation and innocence, but it was more enticing to do this thing, even if it would turn out badly, knowing that she was desirable beyond just the moment. When she considered it that way, even though she hadn't been properly integrated into the world, she felt like making her mark on Solomon and in turn allowing him to leave his mark on her was far from the worst outcome. Her own desires were becoming clearer to her as she melted within his hands. He claimed she had to be certain, that he couldn't offer input because he was biased.

"I will always appreciate that amount of honesty," Ai murmured softly as she found her eyes traveling over Solomon. "Part of the whole romantic story is the potential danger though... Even if I can't cut it out, I won't stop myself from experiencing it," she mentioned. The heat within her body the extra thumps of her heartbeat and the moisture building between her legs said it all. "So, I'll take you and your biases and all the risks that presents now, and I'll figure out how to rewrite it into a win later~" she said, yes that was how she'd deal with this. Ai's other hand had risen as she was no longer using it to support herself and it met the side of Solomon's face as aimed to bring their lips together again. She truly wouldn't have been able to say no to it. And what was the heroine of a romance novel, if not the person who throws caution to the wind to confront potential love with her heart on her sleeve?

[Bloodedge]

Solomon awaited the girl's answer, though not without progressing things along. He certainly wasn't going to stop if she decided to avoid potential pregnancy, as that would only affect the end, not the beginning. Ai eventually produced a solid opinion. Firstly, there was another note about his honesty. How strange; she should have just expected as much. Regardless, she addressed romance stories and how the danger of something like this was not something to shy away from. She wouldn't shy away from it.

With that in mind, Solomon's decision was made clear as well. He'd go forward with a sure goal in mind, and it would all begin with a single trigger. Before he could speak on the matter, however, Ai forced another meeting between their lips. Well, he wasn't going to turn that away either. A few moments of contact ended only after Solomon's tongue playfully slipped into the lass's mouth to lash at her tongue, then trailed along her bottom lip before Solomon spoke again. "Then I'll leave it to your capacity as a creator. As always, the future is still in your hands," he said to reference an earlier agreement of theirs. Solomon himself would keep things going, but he wasn't going to go back on his word just to do so at a pace of his own choosing.

[Apollymi]

Ai was indeed content with her own decisions in this moment. It seemed that Solomon was also content to continue with her even as she was jumping through quite a few imaginary hoops. She was going through with this, they'd play out the romance of the type she'd imagined and was already falling into, and then the rest would be dealt with. What was more, that kiss she used immediately after speaking would be expanded upon. Solomon's tongue would end up lavishing a playful stroke within her mouth before its exit left her panting and wanting more.

Oddly enough when he pulled away from her in such a way, he did actually have words to share. He claimed that he would leave it to her capacity as a creator and that the future was in her hands. She found herself staring into his face after those words rather intensely. "This is still a lot of faith you're placing in me, " she mentioned once more. It was quite strange, she was this trusted by others in her life, but in this paricular kind of scenario she found the faith in her ability to be almost abstract in nature and thus worthy of true acknowledgement. She wasn't a slacker when there was work to be done, but having Solomon think she was capable of doing something and trusting her opinions left her feeling rather firm in her new life. The hand that was firmly around his body slipped down a bit towards that loincloth he'd need to be rid of, and there was the matter of her own clothing as well... "Still, since you're trusting me, I'll do my best~" she mentioned as she reached between her shoulder blades undoing the clasp which kept her bra on her person. They would be headed towards nudity and she'd be finding out about the nature of sex.

[Bloodedge]

In time, Ai would learn a similar lesson to the other four apprentices. Each of them thus far viewed their respective mentor's faith as something outlandish. In truth, each of them was chosen because the Myouou could see how very high the floor of their potential was. As for their ceilings, well... that was another matter entirely. He'd be most invested in discovering the upper limits of Ai's potential, as other mentors were surely most interested in their own apprentices. Soon enough, he'd get to see the first signs of it... if things went well. Even if they didn't, perhaps he'd still see Ai become something very interesting.

Ah, but all of that would come later. Solomon didn't have much time to consider these things, as Ai's hand was upon his loincloth. In the meantime, her other hand slipped behind her back to undo a few clasps keeping her bra in place. When Ai said she'd try her best, it seemed she meant it. This didn't seem to be a matter of one becoming nude, then the other. No, she was making progress for both of them simultaneously. Knowing that, Solomon kept up his end by leaning in once more. His lips pecked her jaw once more, then her neck, and continued on a downward trail until they began peppering their way across her collarbone. He wasn't just going to wait around until nudity was achieved.

[Apollymi]

Ai was making an effort to make sure they both ended up naked. In this case, she was trying her best to assert her own desires. The clasps of her bra came undone and it loosened immediately allowing for a gentle bounce in her breasts as the fabric began to slip away. With that done, her hand went back to the front to slip one arm out then the other. Just the same, Solomon never stopped kissing down her face and neck, by the time she began removing her bra his lips had found her collar bone and she was sighing happily.

When she went to switch her arms, she nudged that loincloth pulling it from the other side as well. With that done, she expected it would fall away from the man and at the same time she hoped that they could continue on the way they were without her having to do too much. Her own underwear were small bits of white lace with a tiny pink bow in the front. The sides of them were solid but she still needed to slip them off as well, but she'd be distracted again. She'd managed not to feel too much embarrassment about her now exposed chest, and she'd not looked down to see what Solomon had going on either. Still, she supposed she was well on her way to finding out what kind of romantic experience sex would be with Solomon.

[Bloodedge]

An opportunity was soon to present itself. Ai's use of dexterity had her fiddling with her bra and his loincloth simultaneously. When the former was loosed, she put forth the effort to remove it. That was the opportunity Solomon needed to continue the assault. Those pecks along her collarbone were moving inward, but they'd shift down onto her breast once it was exposed. He could ignore her ongoing effort to rid him of that loincloth; that would be done easily enough by no effort of his own.

Farther down he went. While his loincloth was falling away, Solomon was closing in on the girl's nipple with his mouth. A single hand rose to cup that same breast in the meantime, gently squeezing it as he drew against the mana stored in her chest. They'd find out momentarily how ready to deal in mana she was. Though Ai was not yet properly integrated into Alaya, she was here in Ars Paulina, a realm where true magic was possible. If he could pull mana from her body, the chance of success in creation was still slim... but certainly not zero. Either way, his efforts wouldn't be halted by success or failure to taste of the girl's mana. At this point, it was simply a desire that had some potential extra benefits.

[Apollymi]

Upon freeing her bosom Ai, had gone on to be a bit more proactive about Solomon's undergarments. Of course, in so doing she continued to leave herself open to his advancements. His next choice was to follow the flow of her body downward and end up with her of breasts being accosted directly. She fully accepted this development and knew herself to have a rather sensitive chest for reasons she'd not think too much about.

The movement of Solomon's hand and mouth against her chest would led the man to strange hints at a potential future. While Ai herself had no conscious idea of why this would work this way. There was that fairly well known trope of leakage from the nipples of the aroused. And if she was being honest she was well beyond feeling aroused to start with, and as such his tongue would receive a spurt of starfruit flavored liquid as she writhed from the sensation alone. "Ah!~" It was so relieving. If being a Celestial made sexual contact this pleasant, she was happy to fall into such a category. Ah, but it probably wasn't so simple as that, but the idea of the magical world itself. Whatever the case, a tightened hand against that loincloth and a tug would be all that was left before her own hands shifted up the sides of Solomon's body pulling him closer in and leaving her enough room to eventually wiggle out of her undergarments which she'd already started tugging at as well. Though admittedly her body had arched into the attention being given by Solomon enough to distract her from constant progress for just a moment or two.

[Bloodedge]

Lo and behold, there was a bit more hope than Solomon implied. As he teased the girl's nipple, the flavor of her mana struck out against his tongue. It came in physical, liquid form as one would expect of a capable creature. Her physique said there was much to give for a person her age, and now her potential said she would easily be capable of offering. Upon being gifted a sample, Solomon latched onto her bosom more firmly. He suckled away with the occasional flick of tongue to further stimulate. All the while, Ai was fully ridding him of that bothersome garment.

Progress had been made on both ends, though Solomon had less distance to cover. His loincloth was gone and his manhood freely erect, but Ai's most crucial undergarments remained. Ah... but it seemed she was preparing to do something about that. Solomon was pulled toward the lass while her body contorted slightly, seemingly with purpose. Since she still had something to lose, he leaned forward a bit extra. He'd continue forward without abandoning her chest. She could have whatever room she needed to work with, though he'd not be stopping his drink just yet.

[Apollymi]

Ai was given a strange sensation by Solomon's mouth on her bosom. Of course, she rationalized it as a part of this magical world upgrade, but that didn't stop it from feeling far too nice to properly ignore. She could only assume that whatever Solomon got out of drinking her mana in such a direct method that he enjoyed it given his lack of break from partaking. That occasional flicker of tongue served to stimulate leaving the man receiving mana, but also served to tickle the lass's loins from a strange distance away. She ound herself squirming once more.

That movement wouldn't be in vain though as she'd succeeded in giving Solomon nudity she went to give it to herself as well. She managed to sip her fingers into the sides of her panties and slip them down her own thighs. There was a hiccup or two given the extra sensation, and she noted the wetness of once clean panties but it was far from her primary concern. A little bit of movement had them slip down one ankle and then down another. Having finished that she let her body relax completely nude and took a gander at the perfect form offered by Solonon. If she'd maintained anything like reasonable doubt she was far from doubting her decisions now. "Best choice," she moaned just a little as her finger tips trailed up his muscled form and she found herself seeking him further and completely relaxing into his embrace.

[Bloodedge]

It seemed Solomon was thoroughly enjoying his drink of choice. As he did so, there was only a minor movement or two required of him ─ mostly moving that single leg in the path of Ai's undergarments while she discarded them. Luckily, that was a simple matter of changing which leg he used as support, switching to the one that wasn't between Ai's legs. In having that be the only requirement of him, Solomon was able to consume a bit more mana... until there was something more important to do.

They were both without hindrance at last. As such, Solomon backed away enough to take in the blonde's full form. He scanned her visually from head to toe, and came to a great realization. In this group of girls chosen as the next era of wisdom, there were multiple divine forms even prior to ascension. "Actually incredible. I'm intrigued... and fairly excited," he commented. Of course, there was no point in wasting time. Ai's hands were upon him, so he'd return his to her as well. Primarily, he had one hand gently pressing against her folds, with only its middle finger sliding up the middle. In that time, Solomon leaned forward to taste of the girl's lips once more.

[Apollymi]

Ai had managed. She'd gotten both of them naked with very little inconvenience being posed to either of them. In fact, Solomon barely had to stop consuming her for her to remove that last barrier between them. Only once that step was finally taken did he stop his suckling of her bosom. He really was a tease, that sensation was so dangerous and almost satisfying that she couldn't have explained why she enjoyed it so much.

And now, they were both looking at each other. She was eyed from top to bottom and in turn, she eyed him as completely as she could. In truth, she found his form to be beautiful. His skin was a gorgeous color and his hair perfectly contrasted it. Beyond those points her eyes were being slowly dragged lower and lower, down muscled chest and abdomen to the phallus that had been rubbing against her thigh when they'd first started. Everything she knew to be real said this was extraordinary. Everything she'd been told so far about the magical world, said she should simply accept that this was going to be something that happened and that she should enjoy it. In fact she was also a little excited, and the sound of Solomon's voice was the only thing that managed to break her concentration. "Excited is good," she stated.

In truth Ai was also excited. If someone had told her yesterday she'd be romanced by a man who literally summoned her out of her bedroom, she'd have laughed hysterically and called them crazy. But here she was, with that same man pressing their mouths together again. She found it easy to accept his kiss and enjoy the feeling of their flesh against each other, of course, her mouth would open just a bit soon enough as she found he had a finger slipping between her folds. It was a startling sensation enough to make her moan directly as experienced another new sensation. Just the same her hands had once again shifted and would be found along Solomon's back as she found herself enjoying the physical contact without real explanation.

[Bloodedge]

Excited was good indeed. Solomon still shunned his own nature as a Creator for this interaction. Still, his state of arousal could not be reduced. Even acting as a human, his libido was in overdrive as if he were face-to-face with a goddess once again. Alas, Ai was a human. What did it all mean? Well, one could easily blame compatibility... but there was also a very obvious physical aspect to it all, as only one from Gaia could understand.

Regardless of the cause or how many causes there were, Solomon was stiff as a board by the time he made contact with Ai again. He was welcomed easily, her crevice taking his finger between its moist folds, and her lips parting just in time to allow his tongue's intrusion again. The escaping breath of that moan was like a wave cascading into Solomon's mouth, an erotic bonus to the invasive act. It was the little things that Solomon found motivational. He continued leaning forward, intending to guide Ai down onto the bed as he held himself over her. Their lips would not be torn apart. His tool rested atop the smooth skin of her thigh, his tongue oscillated against hers, and that middle finger began to curl and flick over that smooth little nub found between her legs. Solomon couldn't wait to move on, and yet... he also wasn't progressing at a rapid pace. At times like this, he found the best approach was to simply enjoy at whatever pace things took naturally. Alas, it was only a matter of time before one, or both of them, gave into anticipation fully.

[Apollymi]

Sex was a thing of fun, on the planet both of these individuals came from and as such it was being undertaken as a thing of fun. Ai, had gotten naked and was now being kissed and having her folds rubbed against in a way she couldn't have imagined. After feeling just the initial rub, she figured they might have all owed Chika an apology for chastising her for her constant self-exploration. But that thought fell away as the motions Solomon started continued. Ai would have her back eventually touching that mattress again as he aimed to have her lay down. She went along with the motion as it was most natural her legs spreading gently to allow him more ability to manipulate her sex.

She couldn't help but moan as she lashed out against that tongue in her mouth. Every movement let her know this was worth doing, in fact she was beginning to feel a deep pulsing within her loins. It was as if her heartbeat was shifting down to find a new home between her thighs. At the same time, their current position left Solomon's manhood warm and erect against her thigh. That was becoming a steady point of curiosity. She supposed it might be easier to accept if she familiarized herself with it a bit. It was already stiff so there was no reason she shouldn't right? Yes, that seemed like a firm bit of thinking, as the hands that ran along Solomon's back and sides began to shift downward. Light touches would eventually lead those dainty fingers to the warm mass on her thigh which she'd gently rub against as she became more familiar with this man's body. The first touch was tentative, just along the length to give a more realistic perspective to it. But... once she touched it, she found herself not wanting to stop the activity at all. She figured this effect was magical but also that it was physical and given how close they were, she saw no reason to actually stop. And so, as Solomon pushed her closer and closer towards an orgasm she became intimately familiar with his tool.

[Bloodedge]

How strange. The closest Solomon had ever come to being so human when approaching intercourse, was when he first encountered the Goddess of Arcane Wisdom herself. Even then, it was his instinct as a Creator fueling his every action, regardless of what his eyes and mind said. Here and now, there was no metaphysical need to meet with Ai in such a way. She was of a lesser existence and could surely not trigger those instincts, so he was certain things were not so cut and dry this time. Despite all that, her hand's tentative touch against his member elicited a hitch in his breath and sent a jolt up his spine.

Flawless flesh became goosed as the King of Magecraft came to know his own humanity in new ways. There was an immediate desire for more. Strangely, the simple act of touching both excited him for the next phase, and sated him from seeking it. If Ai's hand continued familiarizing itself with his groin, he could easily keep such a steady pace of development... though perhaps that wasn't quite true. There was one great similarity between mortal and divine: reciprocation. As if by instinct, that pleasant sensation reaching Solomon's girth drove him to do more. That motivation manifested in the slip of his middle finger into the canal he strove to familiarize himself with most intimately.

[Apollymi]

There were more experiences building between the pair. After Ai started her exploration of Solomon she noted the slight hitch in his actions. She wondered if it was truly something odd, or if he'd been waiting on a development like that? Well, he'd left their progress in her hands, so she figured taking it into her hands in a literal sense wouldn't actually be a problem. And this thought pattern was confirmed when their lips didn't separate and he progressed further still.

A single stroke would turn into that gentle hand wrapping around the girth which had been resting against her leg. Her fingertips gently moved across the tip as she made a trip to the end of his length and moved down the full length while an advancement happened on her side as well. Solomon had been rubbing against her sex initially but in a non-invaisve manner, but soon it wasn't simply the split of her folds being touched, but her depths as his long finger found itself within the warm moisture of her canal. She moaned against the tongue oscillating in her mouth as her greedy insides seemed to tighten against their invader. The touch itself was something rather new, but something she could do nothing but appreciate as it only served to push her closer and closer towards the abyss. If she'd had to liken it to something, it'd be like approaching a great canyon and looking over the edge, one more step and she'd surely find herself launched over the edge. She could swear there was pressure between her legs, and that her muscles were tightening in anticipation... just a little more and certainly her body would come to know an experience most foreign to the girl. Or at least she thought it a bit foreign, it actually felt a lot like the kind of sensation she got from a friend molesting her chest but she'd have to experience it to fully compare the two. Just the same her face was flushed and tingling which was a step in the right direction, and her hand was now moving a bit more purposefully against Solomon as they moved their dance towards an abyss.

[Bloodedge]

Ai moved a hand, and Solomon moved a finger. Solomon inserted that finger, and Ai used that hand to stroke his tool. Such was the beginning of a dance most magnificent. Though most residents of Alaya failed to understand the simple use of a hand in a sexual manner, this pair understood very well how many benefits could be reaped. This could be the whole of their first interaction, and Solomon would be relatively satisfied with the outcome. It all felt a bit dry for his preference, but there was a certain appeal to that as well.

The stroke of a hand had many unexplainable benefits. Ai's hand brought with it a unique form of friction that could not be achieved through intercourse. Something about her lack of ability to manipulate mana was positive in a strange way as well. If Solomon was asked, he'd say there was beauty in simplicity ─ the hallmark of humans and their developments. Tongues would once again have to separate. Solomon had words to share, though the curling motion of that finger remained between and against the girl's inner walls. "This is actually quite new to me. I think the divine could learn a lot about pleasure from humans. You have soft hands with a capable grip," he observed aloud. "I agree. This was the best choice," he added.

[Apollymi]

Eventually their mouths would separate. It seemed that breathing was still required, but Ai didn't mind as the heat building in her loins was well worth any cursory sensations. Oddly enough it seemed Solomon had words to share, specifically about this experience which was somehow new to him. Strange, she figured this was a standard form of foreplay, perhaps magical world abilities led to some strangeness in pleasure-seeking. But he'd also complimented her quite a bit and her eyes went wide. She'd not truly been expecting it and it made her a tiny bit shy while simultaneously giving her reason to keep pace with her efforts.

"I'm glad!~" she found herself moaning once more, but that was because of that curling finger. Actually that constant rubbing inside had finally filled the bucket and the overflow was starting. Those tensed muscles all seemed to release at once and the girl's eyes closed as her legs and core went slack, and that moisture cascaded from between her legs. Her brain surged, the tingles that had been building along her skin resulted in goosed flesh, her nipples peaked and even the heartbeat she felt between her legs temporarily stopped. If her grip was capable this man's fingers were something else entirely. Her eyes remained closed for a few seconds as she caught her breath and though her hand had paused briefly the upward stroke would return as she exhaled a calming breath. "I'm pretty sure you deserve the compliments here... that was great even better than I could have described it, better than I could have imagined it... I'm definitely not dreaming then huh?" she murmured softly. There was a gentle twitch within her depths after something like that. Almost as if a certain threshold had been reached and now was the time for more. She opened her eyes and looked upon Solomon's face again... was he really the one to do this for her? Was she really still in a magical library naked in bed with a god among men? Yes. How exciting.

[Bloodedge]

What Ai believed was standard, this world did not yet understand. The mortals of Alaya were learning of such things bit by bit, but it was those who came from Gaia to pave the way. It just so happened that Solomon had seen both sides, and could offer the lass a more relatable experience while grounding himself in a way. Just the same, he was able to experience things the people of Alaya could not offer. Even Miwa, a goddess, had no such inclinations that he knew of. Of course, there wasn't much to be said about that. Creators understood their purpose for what it was. No one was ever going to create something with mana wasted on a hand, though... even that wasn't entirely impossible.

It wasn't long before Solomon felt a clench around his finger. There was a notable increase in friction, though it was immediately replaced by a much more... slippery feel. How interesting; he didn't think a single finger could manage that sort of reaction so easily. Alas, it wasn't as if Ai's hand accomplished nothing either. There was no lack of stimulation, apparently on both sides. Ai expressed a thought that many who transferred from Gaia to Alaya brought up throughout time. Hearing it directly, it was somewhat comical. "You are not dreaming, but you are not the first person to wonder that either. Actually, it is a very common thought to have when meeting impactful moments in a new world. I'm glad to have delivered an appropriate first experience. If you have an interest in anything else, I'm all ears~"

[Apollymi]

Though it had yet to be confirmed aloud there was a certain truth to the idea that the magical world seemed to led to some, mechanical difficulties. No matter, Ai was not on the receiving end of any such thing. In their current endeavor Ai had even gotten to know the nature of an orgasm, and had received confirmation that she wasn't in fact dreaming. Solomon seemed to take solace as he gave that information, thinking that it was standard to react to impactful moments with thoughts of lack of realism. "I'm pretty sure that counts as more than appropriate..." she mentioned immediately.

Still Solomon teasingly offered to cater to her interests in this moment and she found herself staring at him. What was she to say or do in a moment like this? After all, she'd already experienced an orgasm and that was just his finger, if he added any more to it, she was sure she'd be ruined forever. That being said, she actually thought that might be fun, "I'm not even going to be able to enjoy my dreams after something like that... asking about my interests seem almost outlandish," she mumbled softly. Even so, because she was staring at Solomon she had to consider his words. Was there anything else? She didn't even know, the possibilities were numerous and she was only just coming to terms with being awake in a definite sense. In fact she was now blushing again as she didn't know if she would even ask for anything. "Going for honest here, looking at you like this gives me lots of interests most of them giving me second hand embarrassment from them being in my head. So, let's just keep going and progress naturally so I can add to my current experience," the girl mentioned. She was nothing if not honest, and soon enough would be found leaning into Solomon. That hand of hers which moved along his manhood would continue doing so though the girl had taken the liberty of making sure it was aimed towards her core though not quite there yet. She supposed she'd be accepting something rather large into herself pretty soon, but having experienced an orgasm she only found herself wanting more.

[Bloodedge]

"More? That's rather generous of you," Solomon said in good spirits. He hardly had reason to believe much was done on his part, but it was understandable that Ai considered his actions as something greater than he intended. With her thoughts on that first experience, Solomon felt inclined to put forth a bit more effort. What would happen when he did? They'd both find out in time. According to Ai, she would already be rendered incapable of enjoying dreams. That was objectively false, Solomon thought. "Nonsense. You're still human; your dreams will evolve with you," he countered.

Ai had quite a few embarrassing interest, or so she admitted. There was no clarification given on those interests, but instead a desire to progress as nature dictated. He could happily acquiesce to that, though there were some caveats. With her hand still gliding up and down his length, there was one interpretable preference. Solomon noted that she'd shifted it a bit; his member was now aligned to her womanhood, as if it was meant to replace his finger. Of course, he did intend to make efforts toward extricating that finger. Perhaps he'd replace it after all? Time would tell, but Solomon first found it very easy to let that slickened finger glide betwixt her folds for a bit longer. In the end, he may have just been taking advantage of Ai's hand for a bit longer. Such simplicities were a rare commodity. "As you wish. Though I may be the one adding to my list of experiences now. It's so rare that I have personal desires, after all."

[Apollymi]

Was Ai being generous in her thoughts about Solomon? No. In all honesty her expectations for sexual contact were markedly low because of the life she'd lived previously. Given this, Solomon living up to or going beyond her imaginary best options made him far better than anything she'd thought to be interested in. "It's really not generous. It might be perspective based, but I am just being honest..." she murmured. Whatever the case, apparently Solomon didn't agree that her future dreams were ruined. Instead he claimed that her dreams would grow with her, as she was human. "That sounds a like it'd be even more embarrassing... but it would be good, I suppose," she asserted.

This girl was already doing the subconscious effort of assigning Solomon to a great number of her existing sexual fantasies. Sadily, Solomon was only adding to her fantasies with his actions. In the moment, he moved his finger within her folds making her moan as she stroked his manhood. Solomon said he would go along with her wishes for the most part, but claimed he was adding to the list of his experiences. He mentioned it being rare for him to have personal desires, and Ai found herself smiling as she recovered from that finger movement enough to speak. "Well, as this is a romantic evening and not just a fantasy dream one... I'd be fine answering a personal desire or two~" she flirted gently, leaning in to peck his lips while her hand continued its gentle stroking. She had no idea what he wanted, but an extension of foreplay as fine with her, and she was far from experienced enough to have any negative thoughts about the advancements of foreplay or even continuing until he saw an end the same way she had. After all it wasn't exactly tough on her to move her hand like this and she could easily use it to see what he liked, besides that she got the distinct understanding that nothing truly negative could come of accepting his mana into any orifice she possessed, if nothing else, it would contribute to her eventual evolution.

[Bloodedge]

"I agree it's a matter of perspective. Ideally, that perspective will change with time," he retorted. If Ai continued believing that sort of thing was more than sufficient, he wasn't doing a very good job at all. He'd make an effort to ensure she viewed it as the bare minimum, as he did. Of course, becoming the cause for an evolution of dreams would also be a lovely bonus.

There was a bit of evolution occurring in the mind of Solomon as well. Despite having a human upbringing, Solomon had never directly experienced the simple pleasures of human 'foreplay' as they called it. As such, especially with the unexpected quality of this girl's hand, he was becoming more and more invested. It was paced casually, almost teasingly so. According to Ai, she was willing to acquiesce to some personal urges. That was rather complacent to Solomon, who understood his desire was quite selfish in the human perspective. Regardless, he'd share his thoughts in the moments following Ai's kiss, though another few seconds were taken to taste her lips again beforehand. "It's quite self-serving, I'll admit. Considering what I am, it's also wasteful. Nonetheless, I'm quite invested in what your hands could do. It surprises me, but just your hand could finish me off. Would you be opposed to wasting energy in such a way?"

[Apollymi]

Solomon aimed to change Ai's perspective with time. She found this to be an interesting way to go about things. In her own life experience and knowledge most wouldn't want to change the standards understood by others to make them higher. Perhaps this was a specific attribute of the teacher types? Well, regardless of his reasoning for doing so, she couldn't see it as being a negative to herself or anyone else who dealt with him. In fact, it would only mean she'd continue enjoying herself as they got to know each other's preferences better. "Nothing wrong with changes like that," she mused gently. If he thought that evolving her tastes would be a good idea, she could let it happen without worrying about any shifting in her understanding.

Before any of this though, there was the evolution of Solomon. This gorgeous man had apparently been missing out and the hedonistic nature of humanity would not be tolerating this long term. Ai, despite her inexperience was more than willing to explore Solomon's urges with him, regardless of what they were. He claimed that his thoughts were self-serving directly and also wasteful due to his own understanding of his nature as a 'Creator'. He also claimed she could likely finish him off with her hands... truly? A bit of a blush crept up the girl's face as she considered his words. That was rather flattering wasn't it, beyond that she'd not had that sort of power over anyone, it'd be a waste of her own potential development not to explore it. After all, this seemed like the part in the story where two people found out how well their preferences clicked. "I don't think I'd find it very wasteful at all... It could be considered good on many fronts if the novels are to be believed. So I am definitely not opposed. Besides, this definitely seems like it could be a powerplay on my part, I should definitely explore it a bit~" she said a hint of deviousness crossing her face. Just the same a bit of shifting would need to occur, their positions would need to be shifted. "We should switch then shouldn't we? So that I am in the position you are and you are in mine?" she questioned. Ideally, that would be an easy way for them to both be comfortable while she aimed to stimulate him manually. She could also watch her potential progress while getting more acquainted with his manhood.

[Bloodedge]

Change was unavoidable whenever time was involved. Of course, time did not apply within Ars Paulina, but its influence remained on mortal and immortal minds alike, regardless of its presence. Any changes Ai experienced would be observed very closely. As he saw things, those changes would be occurring sooner rather than later. First though, it was time Solomon experienced the pleasures of selfishness. He had a desire that would inherently do nothing for the blonde, but it seemed that desire alone was enough of an ego booster to be received well.

Solomon placed himself among humans, and still humans were so strange. There was a certain satisfaction in the visage of Ai as she agreed to his request, thinking it would be a power play on her part. How odd; she was thinking a more familiar way than one might expect. "To consider it that way, you sound less human than you are. For a Creator, this would be selfish of you for demanding mana without offering. Even worse would be not making use of that mana," he explained. Whatever the case, they had both abandoned the idea of this being a lecture. In fact, Ai even had a suggestion that they switch positions, despite her obvious ability to make things work as they were. "If that is how you'd rather go about it, I won't argue," said Solomon. With that, he leaned left until he was able to enter a slight rolling motion. He'd be sitting on the bed within seconds, leaned back on one elbow while his right hand remained hanging in the air. If Ai was to do this, it wasn't as if he could do nothing in return. Solomon had something of an idea for the near future. . .

[Apollymi]

They were approaching an interesting time, one in which Solomon would be the one receiving some attention which didn't necessarily follow normal lines of thinking for him. He claimed, that Ai in the moment sounded a bit less human, and explained the selfishness that would have been misconstrued by people of the world regarding her commentary on powerplays and the lack of care for wasted mana. "Hm, this world considers things in a way I can't really reconcile. I guess it is good to know how it's thought of though..." she explained. She imagined at this point, that turning down a Creator for mana was probably tantamount to a sin, or could be used a rude put down. Creator logic was a bit flawed, well... it was from the human perspective. Sex was a thing of fun and occasionally procreation. Even so, it wasn't at all abnormal to 'waste' a bit from several perspectives.

Beyond this point, apparently, Ai would be given her request. Solomon rolled about leaving her sitting between his legs. She looked at him from her altered position laid back and propped up on an elbow. She couldn't help but find him to be one of the most attractive men she'd ever laid eyes on. And now that she was in this position she felt more shy, and less at the same time. She couldn't help but stare into his face while allowing her vision to trail down his body. How did people actually concentrate during sex? She supposed she'd be figuring it out eventually. She'd been aptly using one hand against him for the most part. But now she could get kind fo comfortable and experiment. There was a lot to work with after all so settled into a more comfortable position. She leaned against one of his legs and gained a relaxed bit of leverage with her legs behind her person. Her one hand moved along his shaft and would be moved continually. It would change a bit becoming something of an open-palmed rub as she almost seemed to be performing something of an inspection, or rather like she was getting to know it by feel alone before her hand circled around it again.

[Bloodedge]

Humans of Gaia and Creators of Alaya were on opposite ends of a wide spectrum. Ai believed the opposite way of thinking was strange, and many would think the same of her methods. Solomon, however, believed they were all unusual. Living with both perspectives, he could acknowledge the positives and negatives of both. "That is the folly of minds as a whole. Truly, there should be no such thoughts on either end. Shared experiences when paired in such ways should be the only matter of importance. Even if someone's mana goes to waste, or only one person receives mana, what does it matter? Mana regenerates constantly. I have no qualms with something unused," he asserted.

From their new position, Solomon would experience the evolution of Ai's work. She used his lap as leverage for her body, and though there seemed to be some slight hesitation, her efforts became something new. A flat palm was rubbing against his shaft by the time Solomon followed through with his own plan. That was a danger of distraction for sure ─ even cause for hesitation prior to mana culminating around his previously-moistened finger. "Oh? I wonder. Is that experimentation, or an idea?" he expressed curiously. As opposed to idling around while being serviced, Solomon let that mana at his fingertip extend as a wisp. The streak of energy wafted through the air, seeming hellbent on returning to his finger's last point of contact... which happened to be within Ai's core. Once there, its end would become something of a bulb that kept itself wedged in place, though still connected to his finger in a way.

[Apollymi]

Apparently, on the matter of Creators and Humans, Solomon was choosing the side of fence sitting. Though this was not in the negative light, it seemed the middle ground between them was what he claimed when it came to sexual experiences. His words implied that he believed sexual experiences should be about sharing between two, and said that he didn't care if some went to waste or anything of that nature. "I don't think it would matter much to those of us who didn't see it that way. At the same time we're mostly here just to have fun, though I can see that won't always be the primary focus~" she mused. "I'd probably take the middle ground on it too and as long as involved parties are happy by the end... everything in between should be fine," she expressed of her own views. She definitely wouldn't be taking any hard stances without some experience and she definitely wasn't going to avoid any experiences either.

As for her movements, those open-palmed strokes were noticed as she relaxed against his leg. This was a much more comfortable position for easy access to his loins and given this she seemed to find it easy to test out different kinds of strokes without putting any weird strain on herself. Solomon for his part in it, expressed curiosity that didn't sound judgmental so she thought to explain. "Yes? It's probably a bit of both, it's a lot of surface area, there's a lot to..." she paused. Why? Well in the middle of her explanation there was a sudden strange feeling within her loins. She seemed to become aware of something Solomon had done which felt like he was back within her loins but she was sure his finger was no such thing. "Touch. That's...um, something," she said aloud. 'Did this man just make magical sex toy? Is that a thing?' she thought seeming to be astounded but that flash of curiosity and shock in her eyes, didn't stop her from continuing to engage. Obviously this wasn't nearly as 'selfish' an act as it seemed on the surface. Just the same, her strokes seemed almost monotonous aside from the occasional change in grip, as if she was testing each for efficacy in some way all the while wondering if something strange was going to occur within her loins.

[Bloodedge]

The two agreed. The only thing of any major importance was how involved parties perceived a situation in the end. So pointless was the Creator belief in wasted mana, and equally pointless was the human belief in selfishness. Both parties consistently limited themselves from what the other side focused on, and that... was no good for anyone. Ai's understanding was ideal, if one were to ask Solomon. "Everyone sacrifices for what they believe is the right choice. Sometimes, what we need is simply to find the middle of a crossroads, and carve a new path," he said. That wasn't particularly meant for the talk of sex, but instead all aspects of life. He couldn't outright stop teaching after all.

What he could stop doing, was expecting things. None could have anticipated the intricacies of Ai's approach, nor the reason behind her unusual methods. Solomon had little choice but to enjoy something new as the lass claimed various reasons for her... exploration. Of course, there was also something of a hiccup in the middle there. He knew the cause, but he wouldn't harp on it. "Apologies. I must not have mentioned my creation of Artifacts for various purposes. I haven't offended, have I?" he asked in a somewhat teasing manner. In the meantime, that growing bulb began pulsing within Ai's canal. He kept it linked to his own thoughts through that string of mana, seeming to send vibrations through it as easily as one flexed a muscle.

[Apollymi]

"Hm, that's pretty pointed. I like it... there is nothing wrong with finding your own way, when previous paths don't appeal to you," she said giving her own opinion. Still, she appreciated that he was still offering words of advice and clarification. She was still quite new to this world and it would be best if she received a full understanding of the nature of things before she went out into the world.

At the very least, Ai didn't have to cope with the man's silence, which she found herself not wanting after realizing how much she enjoyed the sound of his voice. It seemed that her own voice was the one most likely to stop at random, given the intrusion into her person by a device created by Solomon. What did he have to say about this? Apparently he could create items called Artifacts and he'd just created one attached to himself but currently blossoming inside of her loins and vibrating. "Ooh!~ No need to apologize..." she managed to get out as the vibrations started. She could already feel her canal pulsing in response. She'd never been one for sex toys but now she completely understood a conversation she'd had once. "You definitely haven't offended. I didn't expect it, but it can only be considered a bonus..." she admitted. Though she was just as interested in pleasing him, Ai was still human enough to not want to be left out, in this way... she could please him and be pleased in return with not just her own accomplishments to make her happy. Just the same, a bit of heavy breathing would ensue but she'd continue her work. Finally after a bit of study and coming to terms with the size and girth she began to use both her hands on his tool. Both of them were open palmed initially as if she intended to feel him against both palms in various textures. Her right palm eventually ran over the head of his manhood while her left drifted down the shaft before it encircled it. How interesting.

[Bloodedge]

"Indeed. Be unapologetically yourself, and life will treat you well," Solomon assured ─ a lesson that many in this world and the next could benefit from. Even one of Ai's associates would have benefited from such teachings long ago. In fact, Solomon knew a sibling/niece of his who'd yet to learn the lesson. Perhaps one day, the changing timeline would see some things change for the better in those cases. Perhaps. . .

Alas, now was no time to mull over potential futures. There was a certain future right ahead of Solomon, and one that he'd yet to see. It seemed Ai hadn't seen it either, even as a matter of anticipation. He needn't apologize for the sudden intrusion, she said. She'd consider his use of Artifacts a bonus, so he'd keep the bonus going. There was so much more Solomon could do. Sadly, he would do nothing right away. A pair of hands obviously had power few could truly fathom, as with the application of two to his member, Ai effectively caused a lapse in thought by Solomon. He even saw the return of an earlier phenomenon, namely the effect of sudden pleasures and the body's natural response. Ah, that applied to mana especially. Once he felt the extra sensation of Ai's hand brushing over his tip, the mana in that tool pulsed in conjunction with his more physical tool. This was a decision Solomon knew to be worthwhile, but it was also becoming properly intriguing beyond all else. He hadn't learned such new things in quite a while.

[Apollymi]

Among the things that would happen today, Ai would continue receiving life advice from Solomon. "Unapologetically mysefl? That's pretty difficult for a lot of people... but I'll try," she mentioned. Perhaps she'd even succeed. As far as she was concerned the people who knew her best were her friends and she wasn't always an easy person to read to begin with. There was no real way to completely embrace oneself without a bit of support but between her friends and Solomon she was sure she was already feeling quite comfortable in her own skin.

Proof of this comfort would come from her continued leisurely exploration of Solomon's tool. The application of two hands caused an interesting reaction that Ai noticed for two reasons. The first of the notice happened because of the pulsing of the tool, which only made her shift her hands a bit, one going to the base an the other right atop it, she moved both in slightly sideways motions, twisting her hands against the skin found there without causing too much friction. The other thing she noticed was that the pulse in his phallus came with one on her insides which made a heated breath leave her mouth along with her tongue for just a second. "Eh, that's interesting isn't it?" she asked most rhetorically. She'd definitely enjoy continuing to tease this man, and those twisting motions of her hands would move up and down his shaft as her insides twitched from his Artifact use. This was incredibly hot for something that didn't involve pentration and it was also oddly gratifying, to know she could cause pleasure and hiccups in an adult man.

[Bloodedge]

Ai didn't seem as if she had to try very hard just to be herself. She was succeeding quite nicely when only meeting a stranger in an unreal scenario, and that wasn't even the important part of his suggested approach. "You won't have to try. Just don't try to be something you're not. Remember what I said earlier? Be true to yourself when going through this process. You could make a thousand versions of yourself, so long as they are all part of you ─ even if that part is deep within. Anything else, and it will only take one among that thousand to corrode your soul," he preached. She didn't have to be transparently open with everyone she met or anything; she need only be true to herself. Those who were, would be free of greater turmoil within themselves.

Besides, Ai was obviously in her element when approaching mana transfer in an unorthodox way. She had zero experiences to speak of, yet using two hands for her was above the expectations of most Alayan humans using everything they had available. Solomon had proof of this within moments of that artful twisting maneuver beginning. Visually, she looked to be wringing out a wet towel. The way it felt, however, left no room for comparison. Only the ingenuity of a human could make something look somewhat aggressive, yet feel gentle and pleasant on multiple levels. Solomon felt a tingle spreading within his shaft ─ one that would become more prominent over time. "I understand what my father was talking about so long ago. Humans really bring something different to the table," Solomon commented. While the pulse of that Artifact became akin to a calm drumbeat, he wondered something else. "Shall I offer you something else? It seems your mind could come up with something interesting that I may not have done before."

[Apollymi]

Solomon continued to share words with Ai and she accepted them in spite of their current level of entanglement. Perhaps this was an oddity of the way she thought or perhaps being able to think about such things during coitus was simply an aspect which made her compatible for this man. His words to her regarding how to be herself and how to avoid potential future problems made sense, there was even a way to summarize the information. "So... one bad apple spoils the bunch? I can work with that..." she said seeming to understand. By the logic she currently carried so long as she didn't try to step too far outside of her own person, she'd not have to worry about much when creating the versions of herself that would interact with the world. This ws something she could live with and as such she'd do her part to continue towards true understanding.

There was something however she was coming to understand with her body and that was the power of sex. She and her entire friend group had been told about sex in more direct terms from their friend most likely to use herself as an experiment. And what they'd gotten as results didn't make it seem like something that would be nearly as fully enjoyable as she was finding this to be. Though they did have another friend who described the pinnacle of self-love to them, this was a cooperative effort which made her more invested. Those gentle twisting motions along Solomon's shaft, left her feeling pulses within the tool itself. And of course, this echoed within her form taking on the sensation of a heartbeat like quality which would have left her squirming and definitely left her panting her content. Solomon claimed that humans brought something interesting to the table, and in truth Ai was happy to bring anything to such a meeting. Under most circumstances she wouldn't have assumed she was capable of gaining such a reaction. "Hm? You can offer me something... I mean I'll take it, even though I have no idea what it is yet~" she said happily. She had no idea what he thought she'd be coming up with, but those movements of her hands only shifted just a bit. One was gently twisting and the other was moving up and down atop it and even flickering over the tip just a bit before the downward strokes.

[Bloodedge]

"It's possible, at the very least. I don't mean to imply that it's a certainty, but do avoid traveling too far from your own core," Solomon instructed further. Even something as simple as a moment could be turned into a full version of oneself. He'd even seen those who sought versions of themselves that they simply wished to be; that was also acceptable. Outright lies to one's own soul, however, were not.

Between the two, there was a harmony reached. The passage of time resulted in a more harmonized transfer from one end to another. The more Solomon adjusted to Ai's continuously evolving technique, the more his mana pulsed in response. In only a short amount of time, there was a wave entering Ai's body each time one of her hands traveled up his shaft. As she brushed over the tip of his tool, there was even a series of low pulses sent her way. Such was the way of mana transfers in more intimate settings; when one acted, the other responded without thought. At the current rate, Ai would soon be receiving a response of a different caliber... but not quite yet. Besides, while she accepted an additional offering of pleasantries, she claimed to have no idea what it would be. That made two of them. "Neither do I, but it seems the window of time is closing more rapidly than I expected. If you have a decision, now would be a good time for it~"

[Apollymi]

Be true to herself. This was the message Solomon was conveying. The ideology that one could be multiple people was likely one which had a semi-negative effect on some. Trying to be something you aren't is a bit 'middle school' as an ideology but most humans got over such things eventually. She could deal with many things and not really have it make much of a difference to how she lived. "Hai, I understand..." she murmured, seeming to have internalized something from her conversation with Solomon which she thought encompassed his meaning wholly.

What else would there be? A certain harmony was reached between the pair, as Ai felt corresponding vibrations within her loins connected to the pulses in Solomon's tool. If nothing else she could see that sex in this magical world didn't have to leave her wanting, well aside from what was natural. Even a series of low pulses which happened with the flickering of her fingertips made her breathless but did not displease her in the slightest. Oh right, she was supposed to be thinking of something she wanted, what else could she want... well there was a certain sensation she was close to, so perhaps she could nudge that along. "Hm, one of those little suction simulators might be pretty fun. And have you tried out these sorts of things... like one of those rings with the little vibrator in it... you might be surprised at how they could work out for you. Though if you're pretty close I could just..." she mused. While she wasn't the one using such things, she figured he may not have thought to use them on himself. Whatever the case, her own hands had with that thought, taken on a slightly different function. The one which closed around his base had taken to gently tightening with the pulses it presented seeming as if it wished to control his future spurt. All the while her other hand seemed to be moving in those gentle twisting movements in a consistent range, up and down. Whether those toys she thought of found their way into this endeavor or not, she could easily be satisfied with the way this one worked out.

[Bloodedge]

As Solomon was concerned, there wasn't much time left in this little undertaking of theirs. Ai was making rather quick work of him with the frequency of changing technique she adapted. Even so, she did manage to produce a suggestion or two before bringing about his end. The blonde lass spoke of some 'suction' stimulator. Solomon knew of a few things that could apply to. "I'm not sure which you mean. Though... I suppose it doesn't matter if I'm sure," he said. With that, Solomon produced another strand of mana, this one stemming from his thumb and forming a cup over the girl's womanhood. Ah, but his lack of surety meant there would be another thing that focused on suction. A third tool manifested itself, taking the form of two larger suction cups that affixed themselves to Ai's breasts. Surely she'd have no issue with losing a bit of her own mana, he figured.

Ai did mention another thing ─ some sort of ring. Solomon could assume the meaning of that one, considering her mention of his encroaching end. It didn't seem he'd be needing that, though. No, Ai decided that one of her hands would take the place of a ring via a firmer grip. All that buildup came to a quick halt, even while her other hand felt more pleasant gliding up and down his length. "Ah? It seems like you've taken over the purpose of that ring, unless I was mistaken about your meaning. I assumed you meant to delay me?" he wondered. Meanwhile, those two new Artifacts were beginning to serve their purpose ─ both applying a gentle, yet building suction to the girl's loins and breasts.

[Apollymi]

It would seem that Ai was a bit less clear with her meaning than she might have intended to be. She could have blamed a lot of things, but her mind did wander from time to time so it was no matter of great concern. "I suppose I wasn't very clear... but I wasn't entirely sure either," she murmured, given that three such suction devices appeared on her person she could do nothing but moan her content. She fully acknowledged the sensitivity of her sex after her earlier orgasm at Solomon's hands. The sensation that would now applied to her breasts was just another layer of delight. Maybe it was a bit closer to excessive than was necessary but... "To be fair, leaving a bit up to the imagination of you in this case was the right choice~" she moaned at the end. A building pressure within her loins was becoming more of a constant pulse. Now that she recognized it for what it was, she knew it would only be a matter of time.

It would seem Ai had done a bit of active experimentation. She'd mentioned the ring, but after clasping her hand just a bit tighter she was somewhat surprised to find that it did exactly what she thought it might and more so than that, she was amused by Solomon's reaction. He asked about the ring, given that she'd managed to slow him a bit with her own actions. "Well, the ring could be something later, but... while I can do this with my hands... I'd rather get the feel of it~" she said in a manner almost teasingly. Perhaps she was a little bit scamp-y? Just the same she loosened her grip at the base and began twisting gently again as she began a more purposeful rise and lower of her hand just as the sensations of her 'toys' began to work sending new and building sensations through her body which made her loins ache as she approached climax again.

[Bloodedge]

Indeed, Ai wasn't very clear at all about what she meant... at least not specifically. She did manage well enough to create some mental imagery, but humans had so many ideas, there could hardly be just one. Luckily, Solomon had no issue with executing multiple ideas at once. In Ai's apparent opinion, that was the right choice. Maybe he'd never know which tool she meant specifically. Maybe, at the end of the day, it didn't matter at all. Maybe 'both' was the secret third option that invalidated the two before it. "A path well-traveled, then. Good."

Solomon knew what sort of ring the girl was referencing, but it made no difference. If he chose to make use of something like that, he would already be incapable of ejaculation simply because he decided to abstain. If Ai herself developed the ability to apply such things, however... that would be a different story entirely. "I'm afraid putting something like that on myself would do me no good, for reasons I'll explain later," he said for the moment. Either way, Ai's efforts alone were more than sufficient on his end. With only one hand's proper grip, she kept him going long enough to experiment a bit more. Ah, but all things had to end. That grip ended, and so would Solomon within a matter of moments.

Swelling occurred with shocking rapidity as Solomon's magical tools all functioned in sequence, each one acting just after its predecessor reached a peak. All the while, the more focused activity of Ai's hand left Solomon breathing more heavily until... "Prepare yourself," he warned. Of course, a warning was something Solomon deemed necessary. With human expectancies being what they were, he understood that Ai had little reason to foresee the hose-like spray of fluid that would nigh immediately spew from his member. Whatever 'splash' residents of Gaia expected was sure to be more of an outpour in this, and many other cases. Solomon hadn't warned the lass of that detail. Perhaps he should have, for better or worse... but it would make an interesting show regardless, he thought.

[Apollymi]

A path well-traveled. Yes, that was an apt enough description of how Ai saw their current connection. She'd not been sure, but after having three of those suction devices applied to her person she was far from being upset. If nothing else, leaving people with a bit of choice tended to be interesting. She understood such as a writer and as the caretaker of an individual. Sometimes specific instructions would cloud the understanding of others, and sometimes, it was worth it to leave a bit to imagination. Ah, but there was more to understand than just that, as her own body approached climax once more Solomon seemed to have information to share for later. "Hm, okay then... I await the explanation~" she said. It was always curious to hear things like that, but perhaps there was something missing in her understanding of his current physiology. That would make sense after all.

What wouldn't make sense however, was how much more rapidly their current encounter would come to an end. She was near throbbing herself from applied suction to her loins and chest as well as that internal vibration. Such would only continue as Solomon gave a bit of warning. "Hai hai," she murmured. Of course, it was perfectly normal to warn someone of their approaching end. Perhaps she should have thought more about why Solomon thought to do so but she didn't. She also didn't change the movements of her hands at all, and allowed herself to fall fully into the sensation of her loins as exhaled her content at her current orgasm and all the extra fluids that leaked gently from between her legs and her breasts. At the same time, Solomon exploded in an almost literal fashion. There was her initial satisfaction and then shock and confusion. She'd expected to be splashed a bit but she'd been showered. In fact, some had landed on her face and mouth on her chest, her entire form as it was draped over his thigh had touches of his explusion upon it. "Eh?! How is that possible?" she found herself questioning sitting up just a bit. It seemed ridiculous to have this much fluid on ones body and more than that... she seemed to be a bit concerned. Also, there was the taste of apple butter in her mouth as she closed. it. She found herself licking her lips and then her finger tips. How strange. She had several expectations of normalcy and they were being shattered. She remembered a conversation with Kaguya which implied that post ejacluation she would have quite a strange time, but the taste and smell of this was far different perhaps she should expect different results.

[Bloodedge]

In the final moments of an incredible buildup, Solomon exhaled more deeply than he had in a very long time. Humans really had an incredible approach to things. Surely he could have gone out into Alaya and bedded a billion women of a hundred races, never to achieve the same satisfaction he had from a single pair of hands. Ah, but there was an issue... or could it be called such? His expulsion was far too great for human comprehension. Ai's face and body alike were coated in his essence, much to the girl's surprise. She even questioned the possibility aloud, though she also went about licking the mana from her lips and fingers.

"Hm? That doesn't seem like such a troubled reaction after all, seeing you taste it. I understand why this sort of thing is considered so very erotic now," he admitted, brazenly staring as Ai lapped at his fluids. Regardless, he did owe her an explanation. "Mana and satisfaction. Those things come together to create quantity in the magical world. Look here," the man added. With that, he showed the end of those tubes linked to Ai's breasts. At said end, there was a large collection of milk taken directly from the source. He'd definitely be partaking of that later, but that was neither here nor there. "I'd say that's just about a liter already. For a nursing human woman on Gaia, that's about a day and a half of constant production. You don't mind if I keep it, right?" Solomon asked at random. He fully intended to store the girl's milk for his later consumption, but for the moment, he had to catch his breath and banished those Artifacts... while taking the time to have a bit of fun at Ai's expense. "Ah, what an interesting day! You surprise me, Hayasaka Ai. You seemed so interested in the idea of having sex, most would assume you didn't want to end things at foreplay."

[Apollymi]

Ai found herself licking her finger tips and hands only to have it pointed out to her by Solomon. She looked towards him staring rather brazenly at her and had the grace to blush though she still kept up what she was doing as it was rather delicious. "It... ah... isn't a problem. I wasn't trying to be erotic or anything, but I am admittedly the type of person who eats apple butter out of a jar with a spoon..." she murmured seeming a bit sheepish. Still, if he found the show erotic then it wasn't a negative and that was how she'd rationalize her continued behavior. Little did she understand the nature of her body as though she was human it seemed she was still trying to claim the mana which had spilled on her person through her pores, though at a much slower rate.

According to Solomon the reason for the quantity of fluids spilled was satisfaction and his own mana quality. That made sense in the context of being a magical world and apparently there was even a further example. Those suction cups which had been attached to her person had collected a great deal of fluid from her which was more than a human woman could have fed a baby in a single day. "Sou ka... that is reasonable in context," she mentioned having cleared off her hands she seemed somewhat satisfied though she'd still be found absently dragging the almost confectionary quality of mana into her mouth. As for what had spilled from her person she looked embarrassed but had nothing real to say about it. "You can keep it. I don't mind... though I have a weird curiosity about what you plan to do with it... I don't think my brain can currently handle the answer," she mused as she casually drug a finger across her tongue from the side of her mouth.

Mana contraptions disappeared for the moment and Solomon seemed to be sated. Admittedly Ai wasn't dissatisfied at all with this kind of instance as a first of such endeavors for her, even if it wasn't 'sex' in the traditional sense. Solomon thought to bring this up in a way which hit Ai's ears as a bit teasing. Her bright blue eyes turned towards him as she tried to explain herself. "Well, I was... or rather I am still really interested in it..." she said softly. "Still, I am not dissatisfied by what has already happened... and I think it has been a worthwhile experience even before anything like that can happen," she said honestly, with a decent bit of innocence accompanying that sincerity. She'd still like to have sex with Solomon but she wasn't exactly going to rush a man who'd just spilled way more of himself than she thought humanly possible. Besides all of that... she'd been pleased by what had happened already and as such she could find a bit more patience than her earlier urgency had implied. Though admittedly she could definitely go for more if he was ready or willing to provide it.

[Bloodedge]

Ai wasn't trying to be erotic, by her own declaration. He could believe that, but the facts wouldn't be changed. Actually, it may have been made erotic by the fact that it wasn't a conscious attempt. That was always possible. Alas, Solomon wasn't here to question his human side; he was here to make use of it. He'd later address all sides using that storage of milk from Ai's original form... but it seemed she wasn't prepared to hear aloud what his intentions with it were. "I'm sure you already have the answer, but as you wish. I'll keep it," he accepted. That milk was going to be quite the valuable treasure down the line.

Solomon took great interest in the workings of Ai's mind. Teasing may have been a bit deviant, but it would give him much insight. What would her response be? Well, Ai first seemed willing to continue her consumption of mana. She was even beginning to absorb it into her skin, which was either a testament to their compatibility, or one to her capacity for creation. Strange ─ one normally didn't have such ability while being such an obvious 'giver' of mana. What an interesting partner Solomon managed to find. Whatever the case, Ai had no dissatisfaction to share while thinking he was out of commission. Lucky her; she'd have something to be satisfied by soon enough. "That's a refreshing belief. Well, hypothetically speaking, if we could proceed immediately... how would you like to begin?"

[Apollymi]

Solomon was certain that Ai understood his plans with her expelled mana, and he was right. Even so, she found it odd that one would admit to simply enjoying consuming the bodily fluids of others, even if she knew for a fact they tasted good. Besides all of that, it was also quite embarrassing for her to realize she was something the man considered tasty enough to drink outside of their current situation. "Hai," she managed a bit red in the face. She didn't expect to be completely embarrassed so many times within this man's presence, but perhaps that was her own fault. She had appeared before him in her underwear to think that might have been the most of it would have been a bit of an exercise in understatements.

Moving on, it seemed that Ai being fine with their current break was something Solomon found pleasing or refreshing in this case. She had mostly cleared off her face and hands and strangely found that her body had absorbed quite a bit of the mana spilled on it. Such she processed about being in a mostly magical world currently. As for her thoughts on sex and how she would have liked to progress she didn't have to give it much thought to answer. "Hypothetically? I had thought to have one of those really romantic interactions. Like very high intimacy missionary but maybe with alterations as time went on... I do like the idea of that sort of thing, I think it suits my general tastes," she said thoughtfully. In truth she could easily commit to something like that while she welcomed Solomon into herself, it didn't have to happen immediately but that was the type of thing she would have wanted out of sex.

[Bloodedge]

Solomon wondered how Ai's fantasies manifested in this particular case. It seemed she had a thing for intimate flair, as her answer to his very 'hypothetical' question was a romantic one. She spoke of a very ordinary position, perhaps the most ordinary of all. Ah, but she wished for it in a very specific way. Solomon took special note of Ai's visage while she spoke. He noted how easily she absorbed his mana, and he wondered as a result how easy her transition would actually be. It would certainly be worth seeing, if nothing else.

Another thing that would be interesting to witness, would probably be the girl's reaction in a matter of moments. She spoke an idea that suited her general taste, and Solomon decided to acquiesce. He took the blonde by her midsection and rolled, taking her along for the proverbial ride. Ai would find herself beneath the male once again as he loomed closely over her body. "That's a wonderful wish, I must say. I'd love to grant it," Solomon stated. He was close enough to Ai's face to limit visibility, but his tool was notably still firm enough to be pressed against her womanhood already. He could begin the process of insertion at the drop of a hat. In fact, the first minor push was already in process. His tip was planted between Ai's folds, the first spread beginning as he smiled down into the lass's face. "I did say mana was everything, didn't I? As long as one has mana remaining, one doesn't need to stop."

[Apollymi]

Intimate flair? Yes, that did seem to be very truthful of Ai. Intimacy was something she enjoyed, something she wrote about and something she thought many people would enjoy if they fully reconciled it with their current lives. As such she found herself having an intense but blushing moment when she explained to Solomon the kind of thing she would have been looking for in her hypothetical sexual encounter. Strangely, Solomon would be taking hold of her waist and rolling her over.

She'd find her body beneath his as he spoke on her 'wish'. He claimed he'd like to grant that wish of hers. She found herself smiling about it, and having been repositioned she had the idea that he might have been trying to provide the intimacy she was looking for even while they weren't currently engaged in sexual activity. "Sou ka, I'm sure I'd like that..." she said of Solomon granting her wish. Of course, her line of thought would be distracted as she couldn't see all the way down his body but her eyes were busy moving around his face and taking in all that hair. He was quite interesting to look at and still interested in sex with her. 'I wonder if this counts as winning. I thought most guys wouldn't be so into the truly romantic type stuff...' she thought given her own research into the subject and what she'd seen of others.

Ah but she wouldn't be given long to think on that either as the press of Solomon's very solid tool against her folds made her eyes widen immediately. She seemed to be shocked as she tried to question it. "Ah..." she didn't even get the question out fully before an answer was being provided by Solomon. Mana was everything and as long as he had it to give he could always be ready. Which means, he let her believe there was possibly an intermission or break so he could get more information out of her. "Oh? You let me think nothing else was gonna happen for a while on purpose," she mused looking at him, he'd let her own upbringing mislead her on purpose. She found herself playfully slapping a hand against his chest, while having the grace to have the red tint of embarrassment travelling across her skin. "Has anyone ever told you, you're kind of a tease, Solomon?" she asked the man as those hands of hers easily started moving upwards to settle against his shoulders. She made room for him between her legs leaving him close on either side of her and felt that first little push against her sex while reminding herself that she definitely wanted this, though there was no real fear in her about it when she gave it consideration.

[Bloodedge]

They continued speaking in hypotheticals, at least for a moment. Ai assured that she would enjoy a romantic approach to their first night together. She spoke those words only to be locked into position beneath Solomon, their gazes locked and... ah, there it was. Ai soon felt his truth: the tool pressed against her entrance as if checking for its ability to invade her personal space. Once he explained himself, Ai came to realize he was being a bit devious ─ teasing even. That was about normal for him, after all. "I did decide it was the perfect time to lead you on," he admitted.

Despite some minor misdirection, spirits seemed to be high all around. Upon being called a tease, Solomon could do little but chuckle. Ai wondered if he'd ever been told such a thing, interestingly while her hands settled atop his shoulders. "I may have been told once or twice. I haven't upset you with my humor, have I?" he asked. Despite that question, Solomon didn't seem to believe there were any issues at all. One could easily assume as much with Ai latching onto him and making herself even more accessible. That initial push became another, then another. The girl seemed to be accepting of his progress, but he still wouldn't rush things. Solomon himself wished to take the most human approach possible, after all. With that in mind, he'd prod his way past the girl's opening through a long, gradual series of strokes. Though even his human instincts demanded full insertion, Solomon didn't believe that was a very romantic approach at all. So... in response to that feeling, he chose instead to press his lips against hers while progress was made.

[Apollymi]

Interesting. Solomon had decided to lead the girl on... so he said. This was actually strangely acceptable to Ai, even though it was a joke at her expense. She wasn't the type of person who took herself too seriously and she could see the humor of his actions even after they'd been started. Having him ready and willing to proceed with her desire for romance made her happy and he was being 'unapologetically' himself so she couldn't actually be upset with him. As such she'd find herself answering his inquiry about it, in a rather amusing way, "To borrow a phrase, joke's on you... I'm into that~" she mused, seeming to borrow such a phrase directly from her friend. She found it more honest for him to joke with her and not take them so serious that he thought her feelings would break under just a little tease.

Moving on, it seemed their entwined bodies would be settled into even as Ai continued to grow more comfortable in Solomon's embrace. There was no rush to this particular romantic endeavor only the beginning of slow pushes forward. Each one, growing gradually deeper but at no understandable pace. She moaned, though she'd expected some pain from the first engagement with sex, this was nothing but pleasant. She'd even find this man's lips against her own rather quickly and she'd happily accept that form of physical contact. Their lips met and she finished wrapping her arms around his form taking great comfort in their continued physical contact. All the while her core seemed to be inviting him deeper and deeper still with little pulses, even though it was quite a snug fit to begin with. It seemed that such a thing was truly quite pressure filled even with the applied slickness existing in her loins. Interesting, she figured some of what was written about such things were exaggerations. Her body was feeling warm again as well, she was sure she was blushing intensely once more... oh well, this was part of the romance.

[Bloodedge]

Apparently, Ai was into a bit of teasing the way Solomon presented it. The phrasing, she borrowed from someone else. The meaning, however, seemed entirely genuine in this case. "Oh? Well, that's certainly refreshing. I'll keep that in mind," he said affirmatively. The future of these two would involve a fair amount of fun, but also some learning. Ah, but what sort of learning? There seemed to be a small amount of academic study going on between them thus far, but a relationship among humans required learning one another first and foremost. As such, he was more interested in learning about his new partner than teaching a bunch of new world nonsense right away.

Amid this learning, there was intimacy. With Ai's arms wrapped around his shoulders, Solomon placed his left hand against the outer side of her thigh. Meanwhile, his other arm was used for continued support of his own weight, extending just over Ai's head while their lips were locked. His progress would not be halted, nor would it be hastened. Only while their lips were firmly against each other did Solomon finally manage creeping his way into Ai's canal. Slowly but surely, he inserted the tip ─ only the tip. It was indeed quite the snug fit already, but that was only a positive to Solomon. There was a hitch in his breath during that moment of entry. It escaped through his nostrils, preceding an effort to suck Ai's bottom lip between his own. With success, he'd be nibbling that lip and dragging it gently outward.

[Apollymi]

If one believed Solomon's words, everything about Ai was refreshing as far as her attitude was concerned. Her past might have told her this wasn't necessarily the case, a lot of people didn't understand her playfully cold demeanor nor dry sense of humor. But she understood such things in other people and found Solomon to be quite the warm individual who encouraged others to be themselves around him. If nothing else, there was a future ahead of them that she could only look forward to with excitement. This man seemed like he was indeed the match for her that she might not have found othewise.

Speaking of things found, the pair of them were indulging in one another and found intimacy as she hoped. There was a certain closeness as they nestled their bodies together and she felt wrapped up in him. From the arm over her head to the one at her side. The enclosed space of this alcove in a library surrounded by books was a place of learning and her topic of choice was Solomon and sex. Speaking of sex, that gentle prodding at her nether would culminate in her body finally being entered, but even after several movements of movement it would be only his tip that graced her. It caused a gentle exhale to match the one coming from his nostrils. He was even sucking upon her lip, causing her mouth to open gently as she sighed a certain level of content. This might actually be better than anything she'd either read or written about a sexual encounter. She could barely contain herself as her loins seemed to be reacting to their intruder. Even just the tip was being enclosed and her heartbeat was seeming to burst from her chest. Her arms had tightened just a bit around his shoulders and the peaks of her breasts had hardened. It was amazing, but also very simple. She could haven't explained it properly if she tried, she didn't yet have the words.

[Bloodedge]

The scent of starfruit and apple butter spread through the air, joining the subtle, woody undertone of the library they were nestled in. As three aromas intertwined, so too did the pair of bodies causing two of them. The virgin girl of Gaia could not longer be viewed as such from the moment Solomon entered her body, even by Terra's magical standards. Though only the head of his manhood was nestled within her, he could already feel his mana flowing as if it were being absorbed by Ai's soul. Perhaps it was.

Closeness was achieved in these starting moments. In response to Ai's tightened grip both inside and out, Solomon closed what little distance existed between their bodies. His chest was brushing against those firmed peaks by the time her lip slid out from between his teeth. In that moment, he pecked her lips once more. "Shall I take the moment to officially welcome you? I get the sense that you'll be a great addition to this world," he commented absently. There had to be some progress eventually, but it seemed Solomon had few intentions of making very much. At present, he was performing a series of gentle thrusts which did little more than slowly jimmy the tip within Ai's folds. He'd continue such a process for some time, only naturally delving just a bit deeper over an extended period of time.

[Apollymi]

The differences between magical world standards of virginity and the other world's standards weren't something that Ai could truly understand. What she could understand though was an absolutely lovely experience and she was currently having that. Nestled in Solomon's presence, his body coming closer to hers, surrounding by the smell of books and her favorite food she felt truly at home in his presence. She could feel his chest against her own and that closeness was something she couldn't help but enjoy even as their lips were eventually parted. Solomon spoke to her directly of welcoming her to this world. And though she couldn't feel the sensation of his mana in her soul, but she could definitely feel herself taking steps closer and closer towards him... in the metaphorical sense.

"I wouldn't say no to a welcome~" she teased gently. "I don't know what kind of addition to this new world I'll be, but I'm certain we'll find out~" she claimed. Though she was just a teen girl from another world, she'd already found the target of her intimate fantasies. She had no desire to stop herself from experiencing these sorts of things and as such she'd easily fall to the gentle pushes forward. This was truly intimate. It felt like insertion was taking so long... but also like she didn't want the sensation of this first entry to end. How did one reconcile these combination's of feelings? She leaned up slightly kissing the side of Solomon's face and down his jaw until she reached his lips again. Her hips gently wiggled against his, encouraging his entrance as painstakingly slow as it managed to be. All the while those gentle pulses in her loins continued as she began work towards, her next great flourish, all before she'd even felt true fullness.

[Bloodedge]

Ai claimed something romantic was what she wanted, so Solomon aimed to deliver. As they grew more entangled, the lighting within the library became dimmer. Only a soft glow was spread around the cove they inhabited after a matter of moments. Such marked the time of a verbal exchange, at which point Ai stated that they'd find out how she truly fit into this world. "Indeed," Solomon agreed. They would both make the discovery, though Solomon had a strong inkling regarding her greater placement. She'd be precisely what he couldn't be, as one who began properly as a human... as opposed to a god born among them. Where other Myouou found a continuation to their respective legacies, Solomon also found something to fill the hole.

Speaking of filling a hole, it seemed Solomon had yet to complete the task of doing so. The movements of Ai's body belied a thirst for more, so he thought to answer that thirst. While Ai was busy assaulting his face with her lips, Solomon was changing the way his hips moved. He'd taken to a thrusting pattern that remained gentle, but allowed more of a piston than the previous wedge-like movements. In doing so, he offered a bit more than the head of his member ─ having that segment creep its way through the girl's walls. As his shaft was clenched and slickened simultaneously by a more official entry to Ai's person, his tongue seemed to be seeking something similar within her mouth.

[Apollymi]

The nature of the Myouou and the relationships they had with their apprentices was rather interesting. Ai, as the sort of person she was, would eventually take a great bit of time studying those sets of interpersonal relationships. For now however, she was content to experience Solomon and the greatness that he was delivering to her. She'd asked for romance and had been casually surprised when he'd agreed. What was more, he seemed to be delivering on her desires quite well, keeping them close, setting the mood of this dimly lit alcove and even making sure she felt both safe and secure as they moved forward in this sexual endeavor. What kind of person would she become? Well, more than likely what she needed to be, that was her nature after all... and her own body was already taking steps towards such an eventuality even if she didn't fully realize it yet.

The kisses she'd allowed to travel along his face would eventually end with her at the man's lips once more and when those met he sought entry to her mouth which she gladly accepted, sensually rubbing herself against her most recent invader. Just the same that little wiggle of her hips seemed to encourage Solomon at least a little. He male in question, pushed further into her walls than he'd been previously seeming to want to take a deeper dive than his previous entrance. She'd find herself moaning into his mouth at the extra stimulation and still so very excited for what was to come next. Those hands of hers which were on his shoulders had taken to tracing gentle lines along his flesh where her fingers made contact. It was so nice, having him buried within her person, in this dimly lit library on a soft bed as she lived one of her life's greatest fantasies. She could feel that building pressure, not only as a matter of physicality but as a matter of mental desire. She'd accept all that he was into her person and it didn't even seem like something she'd ever regret. And with that unconscious decision her body metabolizing his mana began a process she wasn't actively attempting.

[Bloodedge]

Ai may not have been consciously processing his mana, but it seemed she didn't have to. Compatibility by itself often did some heavy lifting for such things, and Ai exemplified a natural learning toward magical evolution already. With those two things combined, she was sure to become something incredible ─ perhaps of a similar quality to her friend, who happened to call her to this place. Ah, but she would clearly lean toward the other side of a specific spectrum. Given the way things seemed now, she was already leaning in that direction quite heavily.

He was beginning to feel fully as humans did for the first time. Ai deserved much credit for her indirect completion of the King of Magecraft. Of course, even she couldn't take full credit; Solomon knew his journey was not yet at its end. More importantly, he knew this current exchange was a vital turning point in his personal history. He would have to make sure Ai had the best experience possible, since she'd be doing so much for him without even knowing. Early repayment would begin posthaste via a deeper delve into the girl's undercarriage. He did so with a series of thrusts which each covered a bit more ground, so to speak. It wouldn't be long before his tool filled the lass completely ─ about a minute or so of that continuous movement. All the while, his tongue was thrashing against hers, swabbing mana between the two repeatedly as if it were the sole purpose of their meeting.

[Apollymi]

Ai's adaptation seemed to be running on instinct alone, and this was fine for the way the girl considered herself. She easily fit herself into new situations and the one she was presently involved in with Solomon would be no different. Regardless of what she thought, there was a certain amount of progress happening with or without her consent. Something she was definitely consenting to though, was the movements of Solomon within her person and the tongue invading her mouth. In fact she seemed to be lavishing quite a bit in her enjoyment of the depth of this kiss, as well as his physical depth within her person.

It was such a slow-building process. It took forever for the man to fill her in the way she'd assumed such would happen. She barely registered it as a sensation initially but her body was quite sure of it nonetheless. In fact, that pressure which had been so preciously nurtured seemed to reach full maturity over time. A gentle sigh escaped the girl as her tongue came to a halt and her canal seemed to respond to its invader by squeezing just a tad. If she remembered she'd mention how much simply accepting things seemed to truly work in this world, it made her wonder what other kinds of things she could find herself accepting so peacefully. In the moment though, she found herself pulling away from Solomon's mouth just a tad. Her tongue would trail across his bottom lip as she sighed her own contentment. Everywhere their bodies touched at this moment felt exceedingly warm... and even in the middle of coitus. "Ah~ I didn't have anything specific in mind when I asked for intimacy, but I'm sure this is it~" she said seeming to find her desires and the way they played out to be acceptable.

[Bloodedge]

Little would be done in terms of pointing out Ai's current developments. Solomon could feel an unfamiliar form of shift in her soul, and though he knew what it had to be, she was best coming to realize it herself. Besides, they were quite busy; he wouldn't want to waste the moment with another lecture. One particular moment, however, saw the movements of Ai's tongue stop while her walls tightened around him. His future plunges were notably easier to make ─ the aftermath of an obvious result in this case. Even so, Solomon did not halt his movements. There was a pause to their bout of tongue-wrestling, though. . .

Ai paused to make note of her earlier expectations, or lack thereof. She wasn't sure the details of what she'd asked for, but she considered their current entanglement intimate enough to fit the bill. Good; his efforts were not in vain. If things had gone any differently, Solomon would have a great deal of work to do. Actually, there was much he felt needed doing regardless. Lips and loins may have been intertwined, but that couldn't be the whole of this exchange. Since Ai was metabolizing mana already consumed, it was Solomon's duty to provide the extra oomph, so to speak. Sadly, there was no way of doing so without breaking the pattern of romance. As that was the case, he decided to refrain. Perhaps though, this was the time to figure out something new for once? That was something worth thinking about.

[Apollymi]

That gentle pause to their tongue wrestling let Ai feel a strange satisfaction. She was uniquely unaware of her present developments but they also didn't matter for her romantic evening. She was blissfully devoted to her current level of engagement so much so that she'd nearly forgotten all the misgivings she'd originally had about sex based on the real-life experience of a friend. Presumably that same friend had already had her turn with a man like this one and was now happily aware of the foundational goodness of sex. Actually, given that she'd been brought to this realm by Kaguya's knocking she could assume she'd known this man as well as one or two others... good for her.

Just the same her grip around the man's shoulders shifted to beneath his arms at their closeness. Her hands traced the smooth muscles of his back dancing along his skin with only the most minute of pressures applied. She truly enjoyed their current closeness and anything added to their current activity would only further feed her nature which seemed to be rather desirous towards him. She leaned up and instead of aiming to kiss his mouth again, she went for the hollow at the center of his neck below his adam's apple. She gently pressed her lips into it before allowing her tongue to flick upwards towards his chin. Eventually she'd find her way back to his mouth but she wasn't in any particular rush. If sex really wasn't the two minute ordeal she'd expected it to be, she might as well enough every second for what it was. After all, the setting was perfect, the man was perfect and even everything leading up to it had been fantastically perfect. It was as if the mood had been set and now it was time for the main course, which managed not to be at all... the terrible thing it'd been thought to be.

[Bloodedge]

Solomon had to think of something. There were multiple known ways to trigger or enhance one's ability to receive and process mana. Sadly, those methods primarily involved orifices that were hardly the human idea of 'romantic' unless offered. Ah, but there was an opening after all. Ai had taken to pressing her lips against his neck, which put his line of sight near the top of her head for a moment. There was one thing he could try ─ something that had yet to be attempted for these purposes before. Given his intention, Ai's line of kisses would not be reaching his lips whether she meant it to or not.

Why was this the case? Well, his plan required her ears, and therefore could not have their lips near each other. Another withdrawal heralded another slow thrust to the end of Ai's person, at which point, Solomon's face slipped past hers. Gently was her earlobe taken between his teeth. As a known erogenous zone for many, Solomon thought to trigger her instincts... and therefore have her body do the work he could not do directly. Perhaps this was the key. Perhaps all he had to do was enhance the mind and body's desire to receive, and the soul would be forced by the other two. That was yet another thing they'd be finding out together, he supposed.

[Apollymi]

Solomon was trying to think of something and strangely, Ai might have been able to help if he'd mentioned it. Not from a magical perspective but from her rather well-researched understanding of erotic behavior. Oh well... it seemed they were doing a bit of of physical experimentation instead. That line of kisses up Solomon's throat which would have ended with a tongue in his mouth was surprisingly cut short. No such entanglement would begin again because Ai was about to experience something rather different. Her face would be turned just slightly as she made her way up and her earlobe would be attacked by Solomon's teeth.

It was a gentle exchange one which didn't seem like it should have meant very much, but... there was something strange about that sensation. it made her loins tense, it made her sigh and it caused a strange amount of sensation. She didn't expect to enjoy that feeling but she did. And beyond the initial feeling which seemed to cause the muscles in her stomach to tense, it made her desire more. More physical contact. 'I might owe Miko an apology...' she thought absently of a time of causal experimentation. But at the same time, such a desire opened her up to receiving, in the strangest way, but bodily functionality was indeed determined by desire, she'd been consuming Solomon's mana so much she simply desired it, even spiritually though she didn't understand it. Still she remained entwined and seemed to be doing something in a rather unconscious manner... absorbing mana and creating her new form... which might first be witnessed as a shifting eye color. That brilliant blue seeming to become some sort of golden red from the outside in, as her pupils constricted and changed shape into almost slits.

[Bloodedge]

Solomon had his answer in a matter of moments ─ in fact, instantly. Once he had hold of Ai's ear, there was a notable clench around his tool. Moreover, the lass made her contentment audible. Her mana was even changing as noted by Solomon, becoming something more attuned to Alaya. Alas, he could not see the shift in her eyes... but that was of little importance. She'd begun to metabolize properly either way, and he'd only just taken the first step toward enabling. Solomon's teeth dragged against her earlobe until it was let loose. Once that was done, a gentle stream of his breath was sent into that same ear.

Was he done there? No. Still pumping slowly into her loins, he also took the leg he'd been rubbing and lifted it against his own side. "I wondered if that would have any effect," he said softly, never abandoning her ear to do so. "Is this also what you would call romantic? I decided to test something," he added. In the very next moment, Solomon's tongue was protruding. The wet muscle made its way into Ai's ear, where it proceeded to perform a few swirls and prods. He'd soon have to grant mana in another way, but it seemed he still felt no need to rush without Ai herself having some input.

[Apollymi]

Ai was experiencing a new set of sensations and a transformation of her person which she wasn't currently concentrating on. In fact, one could say she was hyper focused on the sensations she was currently feeling and had thus blocked out most other things. Solomon's teeth dragged along her earlobe and her toes curled. A stream of gentle breath was blown into that same ear and the girl's nether pulsed around his member. She definitely liked that sensation and it gave her a feeling of desiring something more deeply within herself than she could imagine.

"I owe her an apology..." Ai said softly she was sure she'd done something accidentally to someone else which deserved some sort of recompense. Here and now however she could answer Solomon's questions though a bit breathless. "It definitely does something... and it is romantic. Non-intrusive manipulation usually falls into that category," she said confirming his tests. If these were the sorts of tests he was keen to undertake, she wouldn't be arguing with being his test subject for much of anything. Immediately after having such a thought a hand was on her leg lifting it to the side where it would find itself around his back due in large part to the intrusion of Solomon's tongue swirling within her ear. If her nether had only pulsed the first time the girl found herself squealing delightedly while it convulsed around that still moving tool. That high pitched noise might have been one of the strangest sounding things she'd have leave her mouth, just the same she truly found herself enjoying the experience for what it was. That demand of her body seemed to be growing a bit though, as her hips began to shift just a bit more of their own accord. She was soon after biting on that bottom lip of hers. While her hair seemed to be turning pink from the roots and her skin began drawing a bit more color than normal, like she'd been gently basking in the sunlight of the early morning.

[Bloodedge]

Someone was owed an apology, Ai claimed. One could presume she once had a very unusual exchange regarding ears and/or other atypical sources of pleasure. Having a bit of foreknowledge as well, Solomon could assume the very person in question as well. It just so happened that one of Ai's friends, in this world, had even developed a second pair of ears more sensitive than those of a human. Whatever the case, Ai confirmed the romanticism applied to his most recent efforts. This innovation would have to continue for the good of all mankind, even if primarily for the sake of Ai, himself and a few others.

A raised leg became something more intense within moments. Once Solomon took that leg to his side, he found it wrapped around his back. How interesting. These inexperienced apprentices were really letting nature run its course with incredible ease. With the sudden addition of her hips' movement as well, Solomon found himself ready to take that next step on the journey. It had become easy to tell that a change was occurring in the lass, if only because he could easily see the new shade of hair she was developing. Ah, her skin was changing as well ─ even beneath the ethereal glow of an aura Solomon had been observing for some time. Now was the time. "I'd like to think something intrusive could still fall into that category. Well... depending on your definition of intrusive," he stated. With that, his own hips would piston only a few more times while a notable throbbing occurred in his groin. Thrusting could no longer be called such as he pressed against the entrance to Ai's womb, grinding himself against it. As that occurred, Ai would find herself at the receiving end of his expulsion. Point-blank range may have been a bit extreme on the other side, but here, it still wasn't quite enough. In fact, Solomon's tip seemed to be pressing more firmly forward, as if it meant to break through the barrier and fill the chamber within fully during this time. Well, that happened to be precisely the plan.

[Apollymi]

Interestingly enough it was indeed the case that the current elafia was the one whom Ai owed an apology. A very odd night had led to a bit of teasing about a certain reaction to having her ear blown into. Of course, such things were pretty common as an amount of contact between that group of girls, and it wasn't as if she'd done more to her than cause her to go red-faced for a few moments. It also helped that the girl in question was a serial molester of the group at large, though none of them seemed to find themselves arguing about it. Yes, all would be fine, eventually and if she was being honest, Ai had far too many things on her mind currently to think much more about it.

Rather, there was only one thing on her mind and it happened to be Solomon's movements. Yes, Ai's own hips were meeting his movements and her leg was wrapped around his body rather easily. She didn't know her friends were busy having similar experiences, but they were friends for a reason after all. As Ai recovered from an interesting intrusion in her ear, Solomon spoke of how intrusion could be romantic... in a specific context. "I didn't think intrusive had multiple definitions, but I am willing to test it~" she mused. Ah, and it wouldn't be long until she figured out exactly what it was Solomon was getting at. There was a notable throbbing occurring from Solomon's tool piston-ing within her depths, until it reached what should have been her end. And upon doing so it knocked against the barrier it found sending jolts of sensation all the way up her spine which rewired her brain for a second or two. Oh, and it wouldn't be consciously returning for quite a while yet, she'd been thinking for a while that she should fully accept. She didn't realize it would mean all the way to the womb, but the changes in her person were already near done and her own acceptance of intimacy had her fully willing to be penetrated a second time. If a spill of seed directly to her womb was to be part of this whirlwind romance then she would accept it... and in so doing finish fully actualizing herself as Solomon's Queen.

[Bloodedge]

By his nature, Solomon was the least 'intrusive' member of the Myouou. Even so, to enter the womb was a crucial part of the Call of Creation, and therefore something almost demanded of him spiritually. One could especially consider that the case when his intention was to forge a permanent connection between Ai and himself. Solomon found that he was invited past that final barrier rather easily. With only a small amount of mana spilled beforehand, he was able to still himself only while filling the girl's core spurt by spurt. All the while, Solomon's breathing became a series of heaved sighs brushing against the side of Ai's face.

Perhaps he'd been a little late. Perhaps it could rather be said that he was right on time. Ai's transformation began long before his mana reached the right place, so the former was likely. On the other hand, the transformation wasn't yet complete, so perhaps the latter was more true? Even Solomon would have to await the final answer. "You're almost done, it seems. But... we aren't, unless you'd like to be," he stated. Of course, Solomon understood that something may still have to be done about... Ai's desire to avoid creating new, separate life. Perhaps though, she'd come to realize her own ability to make things work by herself.

[Apollymi]

Solomon wasn't very intrusive as a being, if Ai was being honest, they shared such a disposition. She was the sort of friend who invited her friends over, just to lay around and have them in her space, while she didn't actively do much of anything. That being said, she was feeling rather inviting today beyond her norms. Solomon would find himself rather deeply lodged within her person and she'd find herself enjoying the exact nature of this act. And there was more to it, including a spillage that was filling her internally giving her a rather new sensation to experience.

Those soft breaths against her face would be mirrored by the girl herself as the orgasm she so recently experienced seemed to continue with each spurt. "Ah~" she moaned so gently. The body she'd so recently and absently constructed for herself. "I uh..." she murmured. The final finish came to her person as what was being deposited within her seemed to be funneling into her new body's core self. Well, maybe she didn't fully understand this act of creation but she definitely understood she'd changed more than a little based on her arms around Solomon's shoulders. "I don't think I'll ever be ready to be done with you... I've just found out that this can be really fun, and romantic and that it doesn't have to end yet..." she mused happily. "I still have to figure out exactly how it all works~" she said in a rather flirty manner, while pecking Solomon's lips. If she was being honest, the words Solomon spoke on the matter had made her heart skip a beat. She wasn't one to deny his desires, nor apparently her own. So, they could continue while she figured out how to stop herself from becoming pregnant in the meantime. He did say it was creation, perhaps she could create anything? With that in mind more of that mana pouring into her person seemed to syphon itself off... to begin forming something like an expansion of her internal mental library... shelves, and such were being added and might have farther reaching aspects than she would know... in fact a library like this might become something she could latch onto, taking this nook and its bed and making it her own. A bit of a gleam appearing in those golden red eyes of hers.

[Bloodedge]

With the alterations already occurring within Hayasaka Ai, Solomon felt their connection solidifying. The outpour of his mana into her body, of course, may have been heavily related to the change, but as it had already begun before any expulsion, he'd take no credit. His influence was clear, though. Ai's skin had become tanned, and once he was able to see her eyes, they were particularly... inhuman. There were very few in either world that could have such a feature.

Alas, his realization of that ocular shift would not be commented upon immediately. Instead, the girl had something to say before her lips met his again. Apparently, she wasn't quite ready to be done with their enjoyment. That was an opinion shared between the two. If she still had something to figure out through their continued interaction, that was only another positive to count. "Ah, good. I was just starting to enjoy myself in a very different way," said Solomon. He'd certainly be doing a great deal to help this new form of Ai along in whatever way possible. Soon, he would be found 'helping' in such a way from a slightly different position. He'd be on his side facing the lass, still seemingly attached to the idea of holding one of her legs over his hip. Solomon's lower body moved in a snakelike manner to continue the same form of penetration she would have adjusted to. In keeping with the preferences Ai made clear earlier, however, he figured this would create additional closeness that may prove more intimate. Besides, it was only during this adjustment that he could inspect those new eyes of hers. "Your eyes are so interesting. I can't imagine what they're capable of, but I'm interested in being the one looking at them when you find out."

[Apollymi]

Ai had taken on a few features more similar to Solomon, but for the most part these were subconscious showings of hers. She wished to be his match and was currently using the magic within her body and of their connection to make that a more legitimate thing. Ai was coming to understand that her ability to do something like this though it was still a bit slower paced as a development.

The changes around the room and within Ai's body weren't the only ones taking place. Solomon was shifting himself into a more sideways position while still being connected. Her ideal romantic engagement would see a shift with one leg over his as he dove into her sideways. In same moment he was commenting about the start of enjoyment and their amiable continuation. "Of course, we should enjoy all of this~" she claimed seeming to be quite certain of it. Her expectations of sex had been so low she was sure indulging given this advancement was the only right way to deal with the situation. In doing this she could comfortably look into his eyes and be looked into as well. She could feel those snake-like movements in her depths as well. Solomon even had a comment to give on the quality of her eyes and his desire to be their subject of study while she figured out their nature. "Hm, I suppose I realize they changed a bit... I guess they look different too?" she murmured looking at Solomon. He'd called them interesting so she supposed he liked them. "I see quite a lot while I am thinking about it. Like the golden aura around you and the movement of power behind your eyes... " she said looking at the brightness of Solomon as he seemed to be halo'd by golden light as they cuddled int his way. Her own hips were moving against his, meeting his movements with gentle shifts of her own. Actually his eyes, had seemed to have a certain magical quality to them already but she was sure she could see it more detail now. At the same time... she seemed to be creating a bunch of empty bookshelves around them between the filled ones. And just the same, a single tome was in the process of being written as she looked into the depths of Solomon's soul while he further dug into her depths.

[Bloodedge]

Ai's gaze was a new type of phenomenon. Some who inhabited Alaya may recognize those eyes as a form acquired by the divine. To some great extent, that would be true ─ though it wasn't fully accurate for multiple reasons. Most directly, it could be observed that Ai herself boasted eyes of a very different nature. Even he did not know the depth of ability she would reach with them, but it was sure to be something magnificent either way. Actually, Solomon could recall stories from the previous world, in which such ocular abilities were plentiful and varied. Perhaps this was a new era of such a thing?

Whatever the case, he could only confirm the different look as Ai expressed curiosity. "Very different. They look like those of a goddess, but with a certain fire behind the lens. It's difficult to put into common words," he declared. One could only describe eyes like those as what they were. As of the moment, that could not yet be determined. Ai could at least see beyond the norm, as confirmed when she mentioned Solomon's aura and what she saw beyond his eyes. "Oh? So you see things at least the same way I do. That is interesting, even as a first step. Beyond that..." He paused there. It could not escape notice that changes were happening within the library. It seemed Ai, whether consciously or otherwise, was finalizing her decision to move in. Shelves that did not previously exist were produced in an empty state. Surely those would be filled to the brim in due time. Ah, and the same could be said of Ai... but more time would certainly pass first. In fact, one might find their positioning slightly altered once more by then. . .

[Apollymi]

Ai received confirmation that her eyes indeed looked different. She didn't have much of a reference for what the eyes of goddesses looked like in this world, but she could assume they were aesthetically pleasing at the very least. Solomon described them as interesting, "Hm... I feel like I can see more but... it's odd to think about directly," she managed seeming to be in thought about the nature of her eyes. In truth, she was seeing a lot of information that was being directly inscribed into the 'Book of Solomon'. Beyond this her explanation of how she was currently seeing was also something Solomon shared. It seemed they could see the world in similar fashion at base. His speech would pause soon after as he seemed to be taking note of changes happening around the room, Ai noticed them as well... and assumed they were aligned to her thoughts, but it could be called something more like an instinct instead.

In truth, having such a thought only seemed to make the process a bit more steady and though her eyes were concentrated on Solomon. In fact that tome was being written about Solomon, his life as this place observed it up to her arrival filled that particular book. Interesting and it seemed that more could be added to it at some other interval. Still, it seemed that her mind didn't plan to keep the information she was pulling from looking at him directly. And she wouldn't be fully conscious of doing such writing either. Some time later, their position was altered once more. Ai was currently atop Solomon by her own machinations gently grinding against him while only raising and lowering her hips. Her chest rested against his as she finally managed to look around at the shelves which seemed to be filling of their own accord. "I hope you don't mind... I really like this space so I figured I'd go ahead and move-in~" she murmured. Ai seemed to be quite accepting of her current place in this new world and as such found herself fully understanding the changes around this specific area which had been turned into her own space by virtue of her subconscious thoughts.

[Bloodedge]

The girl named Hayasaka Ai would have made an excellent Celestial, had she been born to that life instead. With a change of position, she kept a closeness that allowed their skin to rub repeatedly, facilitating a more powerful transfer of mana between bodies. Such was a different, yet similar result to the position preferred by goddesses. Given the amount of mana stored in her chest, Solomon could easily feel the bulk of it so close to his Spiritual Core. He had little freedom of movement while she was atop him this way, but that wouldn't stop the man entirely.

"As it stands, I don't mind much of anything. You are the Queen of Ars Paulina; make yourself at home," he insisted. All the while, Solomon had a hand on the girl's thigh, and the other resting on the small of her back as it curved and straightened by her movements. The constant rise and fall of her hips was met primarily by a series of flexes ─ swellings of his tool that occurred with every one of Ai's movements. Perhaps though, it was no longer accurate to call her Ai. "I think it's hardly fitting to call you Hayasaka Ai currently. It seems you've just about completed a new Core entirely, so... what will you be calling this one?"

[Apollymi]

Ai was apparently the type of person who would have fallen in rather easily to the Celestial lifestyle given her own sexual preferences. Even so, her choices weren't at all based upon the usefulness of the position and instead were based solely upon a feeling she was apt to have. The flexing of Solomon's tool within her was rather pleasant along with the contact with his hands upon her body. She was having a great deal of fun as she moved just her hips to continue enjoying their movements. Given her question about the nature of their shared endeavor, Solomon had something rather important to say. He had no complaints? Well that was rather open to interpretation... but he also mentioned she was queen of this realm. "Oh? That's good, I'd still hate to impose I think~" she mused seeming to enjoy the idea of being very well welcome in this space. Her alterations seemed to become more permanent in nature at her acceptance of the reality of this situation and she seemed to settle.

There would only be the movement of her hips which would come with a gentle grinding that sent a jolt of sensation straight into her mind with every passing moment. So, as she moaned her content against the side of Solomon's face she was asked about her name. Apparently she'd worked her way towards developing a brand new core and it was complete enough that it needed a name. She supposed she couldn't currently call herself Ai given how different she looked and she did change based on her romantic interest and desire to align herself with Solomon so she should choose a name in the same way. "Hm... I think if I am choosing a name, Sheba is the one to go for," she said locking it in. She'd technically seen herself called such through the link she shared to Ars Paulina. But that was another of those things that didn't require the active form of acknowledgement. Besides, she had something else to acknowledge and that was the orgasm washing over her person as she ground herself against Solomon causing her body to come to a stop and clutch at his loins as well. Naming herself was a perfect ending to her current drive forward.

[Bloodedge]

The girl decided her name would be Sheba. Fittingly enough, it was fated that the wife of Solomon, apart from Miwa, be called such. Ai taking the name for her first created Core was the final nail in the coffin, so to speak. "Sheba, eh? That's perfect," Solomon said. That she chose the name Sheba first, said many things about her position in the world. Those things accumulated in a strange way that Solomon would not be addressing. Surely though, the newly-named Sheba would be making several discoveries of her own in time.

Before any of that, though, there was the matter of a 'perfect ending' to address. He could both see and feel the girl's climax currently, but the only true ending was one for both parties. That one couldn't count, as such. What would Solomon do then? He could have easily joined the lass the moment she stopped, but there was a better outcome possible. If he waited for just a few moments, he could force another during his own conclusion. Such thoughts were just slightly beyond Solomon's typical demeanor, and were perhaps traced back to the demonic mana he recently ingested. Oh well; it was an excellent idea! Sheba may not have recovered quite yet, but even so, a pulse of mana erupted from Solomon's groin region. In the very next moment, that mana released in physical form once more, spraying its way into Sheba's body as if it was meant to fuel her new Core for a lifetime. Perhaps demonkind had the right of it after all, he thought as all the breath seemed content to escape his lungs as well.

[Apollymi]

According to Solomon the name Sheba was perfect, and this of course did nothing but let the girl feel even more right in her choices. She'd had to do a bit of a deep dive into an older conversation to come up with that one, but... it was a name she'd liked in passing so why not take it for herself. Something else she'd be taking for herself was the orgasm which she'd caused by moving against Solomon with him buried so deeply within her own body. This might be her first of such experiences but that didn't seem to make her any less indulgent than a person who'd done so a thousand times before.

And then just like like all other experiences she seemed to have a bit extra added to it. Solomon hadn't quite reached his own end when she did, but perhaps that was his choice as well. What seemed to be most pressing soon after would be the man giving into his baser impulses and those which seemed very much unlike him as well. He did not simply release himself, but rather dumped himself into her at the time where she would have been recovering. Oh, she wouldn't be allowed to, such a filling made her body react once more. Her body quivered as it reached the entirety of her person seeming to light her body aflame. "Aha♥!~" she moaned her content was her body seemed to lose everything resembling tension atop the man. Why would he do something like that? Was he trying to ruin her for life? Well, maybe that too could be considered romantic, she thought it to be. "That... was something, I can get off you, if you want, but I kind of want to stay like this..." the girl murmured as she laid against his chest. Hm, maybe this was a part of that breeding kink?