The Eternal Sanctum (Holy Knight Headquarters)

Yume was being encouraged once more. Ah... this time her interest in the biwa was being touted as interesting and likely good if it was something she wished to use magically. Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she considered potentials and possibilities. "Eh? Well, if it could be that good, maybe I'll get Mi-chan to give me a quick lesson, hm? Cover all the basics~" she said with a flirty smile. Ah, she supposed doing such a thing would put her right in the sights of one like Anais but that wasn't really a problem. In the week she'd been in Solomon's care she'd decided to have a bit of fun potentially exploring that particular route.

Beyond the point of her own interests, she would be getting the answer to her question for clarity. It would seem that the line of descent in Munetsuchi was indeed very clear, but that beyond that point there was a very clear delineation between the various Wisdom Kings. Yes, they were equal in their application to the status of Wisdom, but with Miwa as Empress of Munetsuchi only one of them was truly Emperor... and that was Mugen. Yume could understand this from a couple of different points of understanding. After all, there was something particularly appealing about Forbidden Knowledge and in truth even a goddess would have trouble keeping track of anything else. Sakura's placement as princess because of her direct relationship to all Kings made sense, and Mugen's placement as above the rest of the Kings given his placement so directly next to Miwa was the reason for this. Her placement as 'Princess' was because there was a certain truth to her being so directly connected to Mugen, and it had to do with the potential for her to be Queen Consort under the same circumstances which would leave Mugen in charge of Munetsuchi.

"Sou ka... that is a bit of a leap, but I suppose the old imperialist ways of thinking make that a sensible bit of understanding," she commented. As for the doors she was now looking at them with a smile on her face. As for the three doors there was an idea which popped into her head. After the hours of conversation she'd had with Anais in the days prior to this one. She knew what kind of organization the Tenbu would end up being. And while her placement was above the other three... there was a different kind of truth to their placement. One which made more sense in context of a modern world and one which would lead the Tenbu to functioning a bit differently from the Myouou, that that all of that was completely clear. She was only working with a little bit of conversations and some hints, but this world and the magic in it, seemed to answer to the demands of those who knew what to ask for. So why not? Why shouldn't she do the thing both she and her friend actually wanted. "But you know, Mon-sama... Mi-chan mentioned that she missed her 'pushy' Vice President..." she said as she raised a fist to a specific door and knocked four times. "So, I'm not really using a privilege just facilitating the start of a meeting like I always do~" she said with that same flirty tone. She'd proceed to knock on the other two doors the same way. The order was done in such a way as to connect back to the decision made by Anais, but that was barely a conscious effort. The Treasurer, the Historian and the Secretary... people who were very familiar to her.

Yume had only one remaining requirement here in Solomon's realm. She needed only to knock upon that trio of doors after receiving his most recent explanation. First, though, she pointed out the imperialist view connected to her position within Munetsuchi. "I can see why you view it that way. However, these methods aren't based in imperialism. Rather, imperialism comes from the notion of kingdoms feeding off their monarchs. Your mana is the third-closest to Miwa, and is therefore among the most capable of sustaining Munetsuchi and all its residents. Take that as an early pseudo-lesson; the great emperor himself can teach you the rest."

As to not step on any toes with other Myouou, Solomon silenced himself there. There was much to Asakura Yume's position that could not be quantified in societal terms and logic. That, however, was not his lesson to teach. Yume's penultimate lesson from the five Myouou would tell her all she needed to know, but first would come the matter of those doors. It would be the work of a 'pushy' vice-president which paved the way for three others in sequence. "It seems she's reacquired exactly that. On the other hand, you'll find there are many cases in which one title does not supersede another... though one from Gaia may expect them to. Those doors will open in sequence, and the perfect group will be assembled in due time. You're free to go as you please. Remember, Ars Paulina remains open to you as well. Perhaps we'll even see one of those esteemed 'meetings' here one day."

Yume received in the moment a slightly expanded lesson. It would appear that the connection to imperialism was superficial. Instead Solomon explained that Yume currently possessed mana more like Miwa which would lead her being able to sustain Munetsuchi and its people in her place if need be. That was an odd way for that sort of thing to work. "So, more like top-down communism... a benevolent dictatorship?" she summarized her understanding in a way which was likely considered odd. But she remembered that the Emperor of Qin, from the gushings of a young Iino Miko, imposed his will upon his little piece of the world and in so doing created a near utopian society. It was interesting that such a lesson would be his to give, but that was also fine. "Ah, well... it looks like I'll be taking that lesson around the same time as Mi-chan at this point... so, I suppose I'll hold any extra questions~" she mused. Yume wasn't truly concerned with that aspect as she was content the way she was and had no misgivings or desires concerning her current placement in this world.

It seemed that Solomon was mostly content to leave that topic as well... but instead of anything normal he commented on the return of the pushy Vice President who was content to do do the job that she was made for. "Hai, she really did. I'm really glad she's actually happy to see me. I had such a hard time reading people before, it might be overly relieving being able to so easily now~" she explained. Ah, that was something else she'd figured out about the nature of her abilities through the use of Solomon's lessons. But that didn't matter at the moment either. Apparently the perfect group would be assembled by her machinations and she could go if she wished. Well, there was also the addition that she could return to this place whenever she wished. "Oh? Well isn't that nice... I'll make sure to stop back and check in if I end up with some strange questions related to my magical or evolutionary advancements~" she teased gently, she'd step a bit closer to Solomon standing between his legs and peck his lips as she prepared to depart. "And you might have to prepare an epic meeting table, or that bed. I think they'd be excellent~" she chimed about a future meeting of the Student Council.

Ah, but what of the next person to appear? A young girl with a shapely build sat in a white uniform dress with a dark colored high collar. She had an ashen complexion which was complimented by her large blue eyes. Her desk space was surprisingly very clean and exceedingly well organized. Every pen in place every paper with perfectly aligned edges and even her mouse was spotless and placed delicately. She signed looking through a spread sheet which caused her to click the button on the mouse rather hard as she ignored her phone vibrating across her desk. 'I wonder if there is a way to explain it to Kaguya-neechan without it seeming odd? I wonder if she'll be mad because I didn't tell her about my suspicions? She deserves to know, but I don't want her to be mad at me...' she curiously pondered. Each of the lines in this spread sheet made her scoff as she complied the numbers which let her see something very specific in her family's spending habits. She was pulled from her thoughts by a set of knocks at her door. It's number was odd, and not one chosen by very many people. "Kaguya-nee, I...." a pause occurred because as she opened the door she'd simply disappear.

The political views of Gaia were disturbing in this world. Each form had a functionality that stemmed from magical rule, but all the major concepts were lost to the wind. As such, there were several blurred lines and impossible translations. "More communism, less dictatorship, and an afterthought of imperialisms, I suppose. There's hardly a way to quantify it fully ─ at least not without giving an entire lesson far too early for you," Solomon concluded. Yume would learn that lesson eventually, and indeed, it seemed to fall perfectly inline with Anais having the same experience. The two heads would not be separated when governing became a topic of discussion for them.

It seemed Yume's soul-scanning abilities had grown since she entered this realm. There was never a doubt that she would be the type to use different teachings in various ways, turning one instructor's lesson into an improvement what she learned from another. She couldn't have been more aligned with her mentor if she tried. As for the preparation of a meeting table or bed in the event of entertaining multiple apprentices, Solomon figured he had no need. "I believe it won't be necessary. There are some exciting avenues ahead of you all. Be ready for them," he urged. Meanwhile, the first of three doors was opening on this side as well. That small lass from the other end would be rocketed through this reality as a spark of light, trailing out into the subspace and disappearing into the ground. Solomon's eye followed its path even while his lips pursed against Kaguya's. He knew the journey that one would take.

Apparently a true explanation of governance couldn't be reached on the terms that Yume already understood. Given the magical nature of the world, she could accept that her general thoughts about it wouldn't make sense to the new logic of this world. Given his honesty during the time they'd spent together, she could take Solomon's word that the nuances weren't easily deciphered. "Hai hai, waiting on the bird emperor's explanation~" she mused seeming to find it funny.

After their kiss ended she stepped away from Solomon seemingly pleased, whether she saw or felt that particular door opening didn't really matter in the long term as she obviously had something she should be getting back to. "Ja ne, Mon-sama. I'll look forward to our exciting future~" she mused as she disappeared and found herself back in the hallway of the Sanctum. As for the girl who'd slipped in, her life would lead her to a certain set of dungeon depths were she'd be born as part of a brood of a creature called a Queen Terratect.

At the same time, that second door she'd knocked upon held behind it in a modern bedroom setting, a girl sitting atop said bed. She looked as if she'd been sleeping recently but instead of that her bed was covered in stray pages. She seemed to be organizing something of a scrap book, with decorative pages and pictures strewn about. In the middle of a certain page there was a picture of five girls one tiny brown haired girl in the middle. A black haired girl with a large bow to her right. To the right of that black haired girl a blonde with bright blue eyes. She was wearing a blue scrunchie in her hair holding a ponytail on her left side, and hse was currently laying in that bed, sighing heavily while watching videos of a hydraulic press, crushing... an apple. "Ah, that's so satisfying~" she mused. To her right was a notebook which she was using to write down potential story ideas and fantasies. Though she was better at handling technology she did enjoy the idea of a fantasy or two. "I wonder how her date went. She didn't call after and she gave me the weekend off..." she said beginning to rummage through her bedspace looking for her phone to begin the search. Of course, she'd be distracted by an identifiable knock at the door. "Oi oi... I need a second~" she said stumbling out of bed, she was trying and failing to button up the white shirt over her chest which spilled out. "I was just thinking about yo...." when she opened the door... she disappeared as well.

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.

Solomon's alternate space was abandoned and Yume found herself looking around the hallway she'd previously been in. She was dressed again, though she'd matured quite a bit since her last moment standing here, it still barely felt real to have been gone for a week. Now was the time to test the alternate part of that theory, she slipped back into the room she'd come out of and looked in on the scene before her. What she expected to find was an exceedingly tall blonde elf, making out with a mostly naked deer girl in bed. Everything else about this space felt the same but, this moment was one which had to be witnessed with her own eyes. Solomon lived an interested life to do something like this and drop her back where she was after well-wishing her for both her studies and adventures. She'd left his space confidently and with a particular bit of experimentation in mind now that she had his lessons within her repertoire. "Why didn't you tell me that Mon-sama had a voice like melted butter!?" she exclaimed as she reentered their shared bedroom less than a few blinks of time after leaving.

Yume's journey passed no time whatsoever in the overworld. Between one heated breath and another, it seemed she'd merely opened and closed a door. She returned to precisely what she left ─ only to have before her a pair of wrestling tongues and entangled upper bodies. It had only taken that moment for Ailen to have an arm wrapped around the elafia's midsection, while the other was gliding along the side of her face.

There wasn't much that could interrupt the goings-on, but there was something noteworthy in Yume's return speech. She'd obviously been in contact with Solomon; that made sense of the knock no one but her could hear. He could assume the girl had been gone for quite some time. Now that he thought about it, her path of choice was quite obvious, and thus required Solomon as her second visit. That meant... Ah. He was the third, wasn't he? This could become quite the interesting morning. Oh well; there were more important things afoot than that. 'Butter again? I'll have to keep in mind that it has different purposes when melted. Something to do with voices. Smoothness? Yes, that is likely the case. With that interjection occurring at such a time as this, I can only imagine things will soon become interesting in this very room. I suppose I am agreeable to an impromptu lesson in that case,' he thought. Even then, Ailen had done nothing to pull his tongue away from Anais's. If she thought to offer a response, he supposed they would separate by her machinations, if at all.

Anais was exactly where she had been previously, completely wrapped up in her mentor. That statement was now more true than it had been, as there was now an arm around her midsection and a hand gently caressing her face. It was quite the engagement happening, and thoughts of butter had all but been abandoned as she fell into the simplicity of early morning debauchery. She found herself in the mood for it after just a bit of conversation anyway. It wasn't too much of a problem whether Yume returned or ran interference.

But... her ears would begin twitching as her brain was assaulted by a statement which questioned her lack of warning towards the other girl. She'd been interrupted by Solomon, oh... well her path must have been one which required his interference in some way. That was simple enough, he'd given Anais a pass into his world so there was an assumption that he could move at will. Between breaks of her tongue lashing out against Ailen's she'd cut her eyes towards her friend and scoff. "Don't talk to me about Magic-sensei's voice, I hear it in surround sound," she mentioned only to find herself continuing. Something about that wording made Yume giggle, "Shimen no mimi!~" she said, a play on words about four sides and ears on all sides. It was direct, but also had a rounded bit of sound to it, and embraced the colloquialism of almost calling someone four-eyed instead as a joke. It was funny in truth. "Too early," was Anais's reply to the pun though it came with a bit of a giggle just the same. Word play was something that Kaguya had enjoyed, it was nice to see the girl still so much herself. "Tehehe~ Anyway, I've been gone for a week and I have a magical girl transformation I want someone to witness and I need a favor~" Yume found herself giggle. Anais was breathing pretty heavily and hadn't let go of Ailen but perhaps there was something more to what the girl had to say which required a bit more attention? A favor she claimed, but she'd not specified who she wanted the favor from. Well, this was bound to be interesting.

Having two human ears and two beast ears, Anais had every reason to be more affected by sounds than others. Apparently, she was conscious enough about that fact to provide a rather snippy response to her friend. Ailen was still busy wondering about melted butter, and further considering that he had little reason to care presently. Anais's mouth and his own had only parted because she saw fit to speak. All the while, however, Ailen's lips were continuing to press against the corner of her mouth.

Such would continue even throughout a full exchange between Anais and Yume. Speaking of Yume though, the girl apparently had some sort of transformation she intended to have seen. A theory had once been tossed around by the Myouou about such a thing. When they took apprentices across the varying cycles, the possibility of Spiritual Core creation was brought up by none other than Mugen. Ailen had yet to give proper consideration to the idea, but once again, it seemed Mugen would be proved right. He could sense the start of yet another existence within the demoness. "Intriguing," was all he said. Ailen's eyes had shifted toward Yume, though he wouldn't keep away from Anais's mouth. He assumed this alleged favor had little or nothing to do with him. Regardless, he was very interested in seeing what Yume chose to take from Solomon.

"Oh? I figured getting bigger would have evened out that attitude a bit~" mentioned Yume who seemed to find Anais's response to about normal for the girl she'd known previously but also fairly oddly placed considering that the girl herself was currently sucking face with her hot elf teacher. "Oh? Did you learn to actively make a new you? Mine aren't done enough yet for me to think about taking their forms," asked Anais who seemed to think the girl meant it in a way which was much greater than a simple wardrobe change.

"Hai!~ But... I want to do a different kind of magical thing with it so I'd need a bit of help," she explained of the situation. Of course, she wasn't one to take without being fair in what she gave, so her body had already begun glowing. It was gentle like moonlight but she seemed to be shifting that third spiritual core within herself around. It would roughly be like watching her rotate a ball within her chest until she settled on the new one. She used herself as a base, and all the mana that had been deposited into her body by Solomon as a sheet to fit over it. Allowing nature to shift her from her current demonic form into something else entirely. A gentle separation between Ailen and Anais would occur as the elafia began watching this transformation. Of course, she intended to fully absorb the information, she did eventually need to change forms herself so perhaps the other girl could have her brained picked for posterity. "Sugoi!" Anais murmured.

Of course, in true magical girl fashion Yume added in some twist and twirls for effect. Her ears were growing a bit long and pointed. Her jet black hair became mystically silver white and longer than it had been even before. Her body took on more obviously large porportions without her 'living dress' eating away at her mana. And her eyes opened showing golden irises which looked rather similar to ones boasted by Solomon. Her hair was up in the back with large golden clips and she was dressed in an ornate white kimono. She finished up this magical girl transformation, with her fingers in the peace sign beside her eye and a wide grin on her face. "Hehehehe~ I never get tired of that~" she mused knowing that she'd done this twice now and it was just as amusing as it had been when she'd dressed herself the first time. Her whole form was completely different, and at her side was now a large koto which she'd crafted along with a few other things while in Solomon's care.

The two girls continued speaking, while Ailen continued... apparently acting on arousal. His mouth was quite busy even while he kept eyes trained on Yume. Luckily, attention paid was not at all wasted. The elf was interested in seeing the transformation. Even with his interest, there was an amount of unnecessary flair applied which truly enhanced the viewing experience. What was it all for? He wasn't sure at all, but it was interesting if nothing else.

What's more, the transformation of Yume was in strong opposition to the state he'd first seen her in. Her path was among the most interesting, beginning with Yin alignment and moving directly into its opposite. This silver-haired form seemed nothing like the demon seen previously. Ah, but those eyes were very familiar indeed. "Hmm. That's actually splendid. Even spending a week in his realm, that is also very rapid development of ability," he commented earnestly. One thing remained confusing, though. What in the world was a magical girl transformation, and what made it different than any other sort? "What sort of effect do those movements have? Is that one of those arousing things Tohsaka-san talks about? I don't much see the point."

Arousal had been moving Ailen and Anais towards each other, even so... a bit of a break could be managed for the pair to watch and appreciate the transformation of Yume into her newest self. It was an appraisable full magical girl transformation. It brought back memories to the mind of Anais of watching such shows in the presence of this same friend while they were in middle school. What would she say about it? "Very solid, 4.5/5... it could have used more particle effects~" she teased in a semi-sarcastic manner. "Not everyone wants to have a seizure during the light show. Subtlety..." she said as if she knew the meaning of the word. This caused Anais to scoff, but then both girls simply went on to giggle. That was until Ailen expressed his interest in this particular advancement.

"Sou ka? You really think so? Mon-sama's lessons are a bit technical for my taste... but I seemed to get the gist of it all pretty well. I also became very adept at making and altering things I like to use~" she mentioned seeming to be pleased with her own developments. That hand which had been used to make the v shape near her eye lowered to her waist as she stood seeming to continue taking in the pair before her. Explaining of the magical girl trope was something she'd not considered having to do. "They could be used just for that... but they aren't really. It isn't like a strip tease or anything, which Mugen-sama is familiar with now. Magical Girl transformations are their own kind of thing and in the world we are from fictional..." she explained not sure if this would be clear enough. She looked to Anais with an open handed gesture as if requesting backup. "I feel like this is going to get complex..." Anais started. "But basically Magical Girl, is a genre of story type written with a female lead or leads who are completely normal and innocuous but become like super heroes. And it's targeted at young girls and includes a transformation sequences with changes in wardrobe personality and such to complete the duality of the life between like, average school girl and vigilante crime fighter... but its like their secret identity so they can do all the important stuff, but still live a regular life," she explained the concept. Was she really going to have to explain anime and manga to an Elf who didn't have tv? That seemed almost ridiculous. "Also the point like most things from the world we're from is entertainment. Quality of life is really different there... so most things are created for imagination and enjoyment."

Today, Ailen's fate was to learn about the humans of Gaia and what they viewed as entertainment. A Magical Girl, as they called it, was merely a fantasy trope viewed by their ilk. It may have been to Anais's surprise that no great detail was required for Ailen's understanding. Much the same, he hardly needed most of Yume's explanation. "Ah, I see. Something of a motivational story for children, I assume? It sounds very similar to something I enjoyed for the first fifty years or so of life. There was the tale of Lyrion, the Silverheart Elf. He was an elf unlike any other, and that silver heart gave him incredible, impossible abilities such as flight via silver wings, eyes that peered through deception, healing with only a touch, a song voice that could calm even wild storms, and the ability to champion all manner of beasts while protecting their forests. It was something so impossible, but an inspirational tale that made many elf children wish to become better. Lyrion was a male elf, but I assume the theme is similar between his story and your Magical Girls," he rambled.

Despite his original fleeting interest, it seemed Ailen would always easily transition into a full tirade about miniscule things. Once his brain started going, there was no stopping his mouth. "Is that the intention then? I still don't understand the movement and how it represents these girls you speak of, but is your plan to become such a symbol for the young girls of this world who have no such thing? If so, that is a very noble cause... though I fear they wouldn't understand the movements either. Perhaps I can't grasp it because I'm an elf, or... perhaps because I'm a man? It would be hard to tell the difference ─ it could even be because I'm so much older now. There are so many possible reasons behind ignorance, it's often frustrating."

Ailen shared with both girls his understanding of their shared childhood memories. According to the elf, there was a similar story involving an elf called Lyrion who was Silverheart. He described for them something both of them could understand and had a specific kind of understanding for. "Ah, so elf-shounen protag, got it. Yeah, something like that..." said the newest incarnation of Kaguya who had yet to name herself up to this point. "Sou ka, it does sound pretty interesting though. I wouldn't mind reading it... does an elf like that actually exist?" Anais asked seemingly enthused about the story and yet another likeness shared between her and her mentor.

Beyond this, it was thought that a story like that was meant to be motivational. Ailen would subsequently go on a full length tangent about the entire thing. It seemed the movements of the magical girl transofrmation simply didn't make sense to him. He had a few good reasons of why it might not have stuck but seemed a bit frustrated by the lack of understanding himself. "I don't know if I plan to motivate. If I am being honest, Magical Girls always seemed really cool. Crime fighters, people who don't take oppression and keep other people out of trouble... it's what I want to be, I don't think I ever thought about inspiring others..." she mentioned. "I don't think the movements could be properly understood by someone whose never seen an anime... it's like a part of the transformation sequence. A symbol of shedding ones mundane self to show their hero of justice self... or something like that," she explained. "There are also really practical reasons for it. Magical Girl anime is about suspended belief, if every time you wanted to fight crime you had to stop the human way and change clothes and redo your hair, the criminal would be long gone before you were ready to fight..." Anais countered. "Oh and it's in a couple of boys shows too... usually less flamboyant but still, showmanship is apart of the trope," explained the white haired lass. Yes, all of those reasons made sense. "Also, Shishou, it isn't abnormal for adults not to understand the magical aspects of shows like that. Nor is it abnormal for them to have given up on it all together with the crushing weight of life on them, most are forced to give up the ideas of things that sparked their imagination or made them happy the way their childhood stories did. But some hold onto it... or try to," Anais explained the truth of the human condition as related to fantasy. And gave light to why, so many who found themselves in this world were willing to sink into it. Magic made life better.

The story of Lyrion was one told to many a young elf in Ailen's homeland, but there was always one consensus ─ one verdict reached by all who told or heard the tale. Even for a High Elf, all those feats were regarded as impossibilities of the highest order. Perhaps some could eventually accomplish such things by other means, but there was no logical way to be that form of entity. "It's pure fantasy, I'm afraid. For an elf, having such magical ability would mean following the Druidic teachings. To then become the Silverheart would be impossible. A great elf could manage a few of those feats at best, but never the lot of them. However, a story like that one motivates young elves such as myself to strive for greatness. I wouldn't be half the alchemist I am today without those childhood dreams of becoming the next Lyrion," Ailen explained.

This new form of Shinomiya Kaguya claimed she had no intention of motivating. Well, it didn't much matter whether she wanted to or not. By their very existences, she and the other Tenbu would serve as pillars in the mortal community, and they would hardly have to lift a finger to do so. "It is of little importance whether you try to inspire or not. You will all be great. Greatness, when observed, is the cornerstone of development in those who see for themselves. Fulfill your own desires. If they are just, you will inadvertently cause positive growth in the world around you. As you've both implied with this transformation, even the little, possibly meaningless things can have great effect," he rambled further. Of course, Anais went on to prove the transformation sequence was not quite meaningless at all. She did have a point; changing one's wardrobe could be a terrible waste of time when rushing. Few could understand that better than Ailen. "I concede to that logic. I even suppose, if one desires anonymity, the change would be necessary before taking action. It is an interesting concept overall. Keep your dreams, both of you. I may not understand the thrill of these things, but I will not judge you for your preferences. After all, at the end of the day... I may still be trying my best to become the next Silverheart~"

Ailen's explanation of his childhood hero, made the claim that he was not a possible real existence. That was kind of sad, Anais was sure she would have enjoyed meeting someone like that, and more positive that it sounded like something she'd heard before as well... "Box it," she murmured seeming to be in thought about the things which were mentioned as feats and finding most of them to be perfectly possible within the mechanics of the world they currently inhabited. "It's sad that such a person doesn't currently exist. I feel like they'd be really cool, and I've definitely heard of something like that before, I'm sure of it..." Anais mentioned seeming thoroughly perplexed by her own lack of memory.

Meanwhile Ailen had some pointed words to share with both girls. A bit of inspiration for Kaguya whom he thought would be capable of rousing the masses so long as she could and would have a positive effect on the world, and thus she didn't need to try or be motivated to do such a thing. And the notion that he hadn't given up on his dream of becoming like the elf from his childhood stories. "Eh? You're pretty good at that whole unobtrusive encouragement thing~" the now silver haired girl teased, though not nearly at the same frequency as her previous self. And beyond that, his words about his still trying to become the next Silverheart seemed to warm both of the girls' expressions as they considered the man. "Well, dreams like that are always so fleeting. Only as the moonlight and bedtime stories fade, do we find the true source of light~" she spoke almost ominously. "This is what I was talking about yesterday," mentioned Anais about the nature of those words spoken by Kaguya.

"And you should check your list... if it's still floating around somewhere in that head of yours~" she said in a much more direct manner which immediately made Anais's face redden. "I'll take that as a yes!~ Oh, right... my favor... it's related to this," she said of the instrument. "I made it and a few other such things while processing Mon-sama's lessons... but I don't really know how to tune or play it," she mentioned to her musically talented friend. "I was just thinking I haven't seen a Koto in ages... it's barely a favor, more like a present!~" Anais said finally unraveling herself from Ailen's embrace for the sake of engrossing herself in the musical instrument created by Kaguya. Upon being handed the instrument, Anais sank to the floor beginning to fiddle with the strings and tune the notes which was an interesting experience given her own hearing and mana sensitivity. It was an activity of dexterity and skill but also one of her former life which left her feeling oddly normal.

Something said amongst the group had Anais storing away yet another mental note. Ailen wasn't sure what that could have been, but he thought it would eventually be worthwhile to question her process and learn if there was a better way to manage things. Over the past two days, she'd yet to readdress something she said that about, after all. Perhaps there was a way to help with whatever issues she had, even by thinking with more than one brain? Well, he'd yet to find out if that was even necessary ─ and he wouldn't be finding out right now either.

Moving on, the newly-changed lass received his message well. Ailen shrugged as she teased the quality of his motivational speech. However she responded didn't matter, as he was sure the Tenbu would shine brightly regardless. She went on to do something strange, though. Moments after commenting on unobtrusive encouragement, she chose to offer... obtrusive encouragement of a cryptic nature. She truly sounded like the result of someone throwing the essence of Mugen and Solomon into a cauldron... but that was alright. What could those words be getting at? Ailen took pause, then let loose a chortle upon reaching multiple conclusions, the most prominent of which involved his earlier thoughts about Anais. "Ah. That's why. Boxing it," he decided.

Just then, the elf's arms were made empty via Anais's departure. It seemed the 'favor' requested involved learning a musical instrument, which Anais showed interest in as something long-unseen. While she went about tuning the instrument, Ailen figured he'd play the role of an observer. He'd yet to see the girl work with an actual instrument, despite understanding she had some sort of musical passion.

It seemed that of the things that this form of Kaguya said, what Ailen immediately and outwardly came to the conclusion of was, the habit of his apprentice boxing things up in her mind for the sake of recalling them when they were relevant. His chortle was a rather happy sound and Anais could do nothing but smile at his revelation. "Yeah, when I can't process something, I put it in a box... the rest of my mind will filter it with relevant information and then when the box is full I tend to understand it," she mentioned. "This one's cryptic hints. Mugen-sensei's innocuous statements that are more relevant than they appear.... random information I obtain or questions I have that may answer themselves...if given enough time..." Anais mentioned seeming to find it an easy explanation to give. Still Kaguya could only scoff, she didn't think she'd been overly cryptic she just wasn't being direct and didn't want to steal anyone's thunder, so to speak.

Speaking of easy things, she looked to Kaguya's current form and held open her right hand. "I need a tsume so will you... first two fingers and thumb of the right hand. They are usually made of ivory but I assume there is something better to interact with these specific strings..." she mentioned as she attuned. "I'm tuning it to the Hira-choshi, for your likely solo performances but I can teach you a couple of others if you decide you'd rather play with an accompaniment of some sort~" Anais mentioned. The tsume Anais asked for was something that Kaguya knew of by name but didn't quite know the purpose of until it was mentioned. Given this, used mana to materialize the item in question around her fingers, in the form of Orichalcum instead of the standard ivory. This would be better for the strings. "Is this the item you were asking me for?" she asked as she handed it to the girl, given their proximity this set was fitted to Anais's fingers and she smiled when she slid them onto her fingers so she could test it out. "Hai hai!~ exactly this. I think you'll enjoy the more modern form of play given your handedness... but these fingers to pluck these strings... left hand to further manipulate the sounds on the other side here..." she mused.

Only after this did she begin playing. It seemed she wanted to give the instrument a test run, an a series of string plucks would start off as a somber but a bit of a haunting melody that built upon itself for several moments. It would seem all else disappeared for the girl in the floor for a few seconds. It'd been so long since she'd touched one of these, she'd ended up playing one of the pieces she'd originally composed for the celebration of Abe no Seimei's birthday at the Shrine she worked at periodically. It was a nice and peaceful pace but the evolution into a more playful and active peace was definitely something worth listening to. At the end... she seemed pleased by the sounds which left the instrument and happy about its tuning.

And so began a change in the morning's agenda for this room's group. Anais had taken up a musical instrument, meaning to tune it and teach her companion how it was played. Why Kaguya chose to create an instrument she couldn't play, Ailen did not know. Oh well; perhaps humans had even more strange mannerisms than he thought. Whatever the case, there would soon be a melody to hear. Ailen wasn't a bard or musical connoisseur by any means, but even he could stop to appreciate a quality tune or two.

The music played did not sound like what one would expect of forest-dwellers. In fact, he could call it something both foreign and familiar at the same time. Surely the elf had never heard this melody... or had he? "Hmm," he mumbled, thinking otherwise silently. It was easy to assume the ongoing music was something he once heard, but did not retain... yet that made little sense. Perhaps he'd simply caught wind of it in Anais's mind during one of their mana transfers? That was technically possible, even if a bit unlikely.

A few moments of play and the sounds would eventually taper off. All the while Kaguya was watching with wide eyes and a gentle bit of sparkle to them. She also really enjoyed that particular song and the sound itself was something she thought would be good for the type of build she intended with her current self. "Sugoi, sugoi!~ That sounds even better than I thought it would... it's definitely what I remember from the festival last summer!~" she mused seemingly pleased by her choice in instrument. Her words seemed to reveal why she may have thought of this instrument in the first place for her new self. "Oh, I guess it's been like three hundred years for you though... the things you are keeping in your memory are quite impressive," she mentioned seeming to find the girl's ability to hang on to a single instrument which wasn't even her main one to be something rather strange. Meanwhile, Anais finally looked up, with a slightly reddened face. "Hai, I haven't seen one of these since I got here. Still... I can't forget music I write myself. I don't think that is a statement about my memory," mentioned Anais. "What did you think, Shishou?" she asked of the man as he was the one who hadn't heard it before. She didn't play music too often in this world, but she did like to gauge how her musical tastes were received.

While she waited for her reply she decided it best to comment on the instrument itself, as it was quite a stunning piece after playing it a bit. "For you not to know that much about it, the craftsmanship is immaculate. It's a really nice koto, I'm sure it will be nice for whatever you're thinking about using it for," Anais mentioned. Of course she'd take a moment or two to gather her thoughts as she looked over this. She wasn't sure how her friend planned to take lessons on such things, nor was she entirely certain she would be capable of planning such a thing. Koto playing was a complicated thing and left the still topless girl considering how to make her friend into a reasonable player of it without it being overwhelming. All the while Kaguya had moved herself back to the bed to peek over the girl's shoulder and at her mentor a bit. She knew how she figured she'd be learning this particular instrument.

Little was to be said about the elafia's musical ability. With senses like hers, one could only assume some great capacity for music. Besides, the methods by which she employed her own techniques implied much the same. Deft fingers, a melodic voice and attention to auditory detail were features found in the best of bards, after all. When asked about the song so recently finished, Ailen seemed to be in deep thought still. It took a moment for any words to leave his mouth, as per usual once he began a mental tirade about... almost anything.

"Hmm," he murmured first. What did he think? There were quite a few thoughts crossing Ailen's mind as he watched the lass play. As per usual, he'd share every single one. "The fact that you did not choose to become a bard, is frankly astounding. It was an interesting tune that I would expect to hear at a shrine of some sort. In fact, if Ying-san heard it, he'd probably demand that it be played on the next Burning Day. That should be relatively soon, by the way. As for the sound... what is there to say? It is excellent; refined, calming, and easily capable of facilitating mental and emotional progress if one has themselves set to a particular goal. While it isn't the most incredible thing I've heard in my long life, it is better than anything not produced by bards of legend," he surmised. At that point, Ailen's gaze was briefly drawn away from the elafia due to the other girl's movements. That one had a few things yet to be addressed, now that he was thinking about it. "I've not yet considered what to call you, and you've already taken a new form that presumably has a different name. I suppose Asakura-hime would be even less appropriate now?"

Anais's question to Ailen resulted in a bit of a tirade after a brief pause. She'd expected something like that and heard out everything the man had to say about a piece she'd written at all of 16 human years old. It was recieve positively to say the least, with the note that he was surprised she hadn't become a bard. He claimed that it wasn't the most incredible thing he'd ever heard in his rather long life, but that someone like Zheng would have enjoyed it and want it played at 'Burning Day'. While Anais had no idea what that was she knew a few different spans of emotion in the moment. All of them culminating in a reddened face and a bit of shyness. "Arigatou gouzaimasu..." she managed softly. Which only made Kaguya chuckle from her new perch. "Hoh? You're really still that shy 300 years later," she mentioned thinking the girl's response to praise was very her. A little huff left Anais at those words but she couldn't deny her retained shyness. It was at least partly the reason she didn't start her life as a bard, besides not being able to find the instrument she would have preferred playing.

Moving on from that point, there was the matter of the question about her name... "Ōtsutsuki Usagi, is the name of this form, still don't go too formal on me now, Ai-aniki~" she encouraged the man to think of what to call her but also figured she'd spend some time giving the cliffnotes of her lesson to her fellow student and explaining why she had a new face so soon. "Mon-sama's teachings encourage evolution and because I am a bit less technically inclined... I'll have an easier time, keeping my important skills in their proper places by making sure they start on cores they belong to..." she explained of her random changing of faces for the purpose of being concise with her lines of Mystic Code. "Oh, and since we are both wondering, what's Burning Day?" she said hinting at the idea that she still had a great deal of the powers associated with her purely demonic form.

Anais's shyness came as no surprise to Ailen. Even with her evolution over the past few days, she seemed to retain that as part of her base personality. That was fine. Ailen was well beyond even addressing it by now, and he even considered it one of the girl's charm points. Regarding the form of address used for Kaguya's new Avatar, she already had a name in mind. Ootsutsuki Usagi, she chose. Interesting though that name was, it was also difficult to alter in Ailen's case. "You aren't making it any easier, you know? It'll be a thousand years before I have something satisfactory," he insisted.

Disregarding the difficulty of friendly names and the like, there seemed to be a common question shared between Usagi and Anais, as stated by the former. He supposed Burning Day wouldn't be something they had reason to know about, as neither had spent very much time exploring Munetsuchi. "Ah, forgive me for the oversight. Burning Day is the ceremony of Ying-san's rebirth. A Black Phoenix's rebirth is a spectacle to see; something like an eclipse spawning at the peak of a flame pillar. If you have the time, you should both see it for yourselves. All of Munetsuchi gathers for a large event when the time comes. It's a great day for togetherness, learning and appreciation of one of nature's great marvels."

Anais's shyness didn't seem to be a negative to Ailen and as such Usagi as she was now being called was still satisfied by the girl being attached to such an elf. It was very interesting, watching her develop into a more personable being while still retaining such a withdrawn nature. Whatever the case, it seemed that Ailen wasn't the type to be able to come up with a more familiar term of address for Usagi either, claiming it would be a millennium for him to come up with anything. "Hehe~ don't stress about it, Ai-aniki. I'm sure when you come up with it... it'll be well worth the wait~" the girl said seeming to be amused by his lack of ability to formulate his own ideas.

While he pondered that, he did have more information for them. Apparently Burning Day was the rebirth day for the Black Phoenix which was the form of Ying Zheng. That was an interesting thing to hear, much like the festival they'd recently mentioned was for a different historical figure all together. Anais seemed to give it a bit of thought. "It would be great to see... it also answers one of my random side questions," Anais mentioned knowing that Zheng Ying was one of her favorite historical figures and the like would make witnessing any moments of his life rather interesting. It was also interesting knowing the exact type of magical creature he was, as she'd thought something like peacock originally. "Hm, I'd definitely have to write a different song for that though. It'd be weird playing the birthday song to Abe no Seimei to a different person. No. It'd be sacrilege. I'd definitely need a different instrument too... something for a solo performance of a more traditional piece..." she mumbled a bit, seeming to be in rather deep thought. There was a look of extreme concentration on the elafia's face as she considered the proper instrument and sound for a more Chinese bit of music more fitting to that particular entity. Yes, she could definitely work on that in her off time... especially if she got the instrument for it. She'd definitely do something like that if they managed to see the 'Burning Day' celebration. 'Hoh? She's really going to lose it later... I'm surprised it hasn't come up yet. I want to tell her, but I also want to see how long it takes her to figure it out...' mused Usagi. In that very moment she looked a lot like Ailen had earlier confirming to her the likeness between the two that Usagi was already aware of. "Aww, you two are super alike... it's really cute. This morning really is going to be fun~" Usagi mentioned knowing that she was fairly well decided upon morning sex and music lessons.

Whether the eventual name would be worth any wait or not, remained to be seen. They'd all find out if something sufficient was produced. Alas, Ailen had other things to prioritize. He did have an apprentice with many, many lessons to cover. There was now even a second student in need of their first lesson, and many world-related things both of them had yet to learn. One such example was the ability to identify the mightier creatures of this world. As Usagi was new and Anais remained less-than worldly for her time spent on this planet, it was no surprise that they'd yet to realize what Zheng was. On the other hand, they would need to know at least a certain minimum.

"You should both learn to identify spirits of different qualities. There are two among the Myouou who classify as what some call Mythic Sovereigns. Does either of you have any knowledge of spirits and how they exist?" he wondered of the pair. As for the song played by Anais, Zheng would undoubtedly show interest if he heard it ─ or heard of it. Apparently though, Anais had written this particular melody in honor of Abe no Seimei, whom the people of Munetsuchi knew of well. "Ah, is that what it was? Interesting. That man lived many millennia ago, and has yet to be seen in a new reincarnation. You make it sound like he's some sort of god where you're from," he said with a certain amount of implied intrigue. Whatever the case, Usagi had something to say as well, specifically regarding the similarities between Ailen and Anais. Whatever her meaning was, she alleged that a fun morning was ahead of the current moment. "Hm? In what way do similarities between us create fun? I don't much understand your meaning."

There was apparently some information both of these girls were missing for various reasons. Anais because she'd grown up in a place which was 'sheltered' at best and Usagi because she'd not yet had much time to learn much else. Mythic Sovereigns were apparently a thing... according Ailen and two of the Myouou counted as such. That kind of information was enough to let them know which ones counted. Both found themselves looking at Ailen rather attentively, waiting for more information. "I can't say I know much about anything like that..." Anais admitted which was likely a bit strange considering the spirit attached to her soul, but... that wasn't really important. "Yeah, hasn't been in my lessons yet either," mentioned Usagi, well... they were both sure they'd get a decent amount of information out of this man.

But before that happened fully, there would be a question about the nature of Abe no Seimei's view on Gaia. Anais's eyes were sparkling and Usagi gave a sigh. He was about to get this girl started on one of the more prolific topics of her attention. "Well, no... but yes!" she started barely managing to take a breath. "He's like not a god, but he's like super important, he gave advice to the emperor, predicted important changes in Japan's future and government, was super helpful to the progress of all. He's one of those people who manage to bridge the gap between reality and mythology. He's super important to the ideals of Japanese Nationalism a model citizen who did his best and surpassed all his limits to become something beyond the norm. He's like the greatest thing ever... probably the most well known Japanese name in history. There are dozens of other characters based on him and his life works and supposed powers he might have had. And he has a shrine dedicated to him. He's so much more than a god... he's a National Treasure!~" Anais explained seeming to be abnormally passionate about the topic of Abe no Seimei. "What she means is, her family is connected to the Abe no Seimei Shrine, where she spends her spare time, spouting facts and ancedotes about his life and being the miko her given name implies. So he's not a god in a general sense, but he counts as an object of worship for her~" Usagi explained in the cut and dry manner she had in all of her forms.

Moving on to the fun of the morning. Usagi gave Ailen an almost quizzical look. She processed the happenings since she'd re-entered the room and came to a certain realization. Easily distracted people seemed to lose track of certain things easily and her friend was such an individual. "Ah, that's my fault... I did dangle something I knew she'd like in front of her like that... fun because we still have time for all the fun and lessons. It was the decision I made which made Mon-sama interrupt, but I'm more sure of it now than before..." she explained. "Whenever this one catches up, we can have a nice early morning tutoring session~" she said with a gentle motion to Anais who seemed to be processing several bits of information a bit slower than normal.

Neither party had knowledge of spirits, sadly enough. Moving forward, they would greatly benefit from such knowledge. It had naught to do with any direct lessons he had for them, but as an elf of Sumurset, he would not allow his students to be ignorant if it could be helped. "I owe the both of you an explanation then. There are many classifications and sub-classifications of spirits, including one that is a myth. I'll make sure you both know everything I do about the proven ones," he stated.

Moving on though, the details of Abe no Seimei's reception would be given in spades... and in a way that resembled viewing a mirror for Ailen. Anais rambled while barely taking a breath between words. The story of Seimei was much like what he knew of this world's history. Of course, Anais's delivery was obviously more from a place of worship than simple understanding. He wouldn't look unkindly upon such passion, though. "That is very much like the one we know as well. It seems Abe no Seimei was consistent through multiple incarnations. That's good; the people of Munetsuchi hold him in high regards as well... though even the goddess has never met him," he stated, seeming perfectly fine with the way Anais spewed obsessive information about the man.

The 'fun' Usagi spoke of was, of course, something sexual. The girl took blame for a distraction on Anais's part, but alas, the elafia was not the only distracted party. Ailen was also one who easily shifted topics mentally, and had been assuming the morning lecture had reached its end since other matters of interest came up. "Ah, my apologies. I even gathered that he summoned you to keep the cycle intact, but I seem to have let slip the thought of lectures right away. Though I suppose there are a few other things you both need to know now ─ I have a few bits of knowledge to share. I assume you intended to take your first lesson within my cycle? It could potentially conflict with your brand-new Core to begin work on another so soon, though that is in no way a guaranteed outcome."

Apparently, Ailen had a quite a bit of information to offer the two lasses about spirits and their different classifications including something he called a myth. That was an odd sounding thought to Anais, who knew Ailen to be an elf with a long lineage he learned through. If there was something he thought was mythical, then it likely hadn't been seen on the planet in a very, very long time. Regardless the information would be exciting for both of the girls present and they would both be fine with taking in such information in whatever way it was offered. "Sounds like it will be a good bit of information to have, thanks in advance, Ai-aniki~" mused Usagi. A sentiment which Anais nodded to before her rather sudden burst of speech.

A tirade about Abe no Seimei was delivered and then a smaller explanation of the lasses inner mind was delivered by her friend. And it seemed it was received well enough by Ailen who held no negative reactions to the girl's obvious obsession with Abe no Seimei. In fact, he seemed to be quite pleased that the man's positive attributes could be transferred across multiples of his lifetimes. He even mentioned that Miwa hadn't seen such a person which caught Usagi's attention immediately. She was truly astounded couldn't respond immediately. Anais on the other hand seemed sad on Miwa's behalf. "That's sad, he's always so great in all his stories, though he does have a bad ending or two in a couple of them so it could be possible that he simply isn't back yet. It'd be really cool to meet him!~" Anais said happily. 'Oh, my god. They don't know. I'm the only one who knows...' she concluded. 'I have to see it.' This was the firm decision by Usagi, no... by Shinomiya Kaguya to witness the responses of both Miwa and Anais when they found or figured out that Abe no Seimei had been under their noses the entire time. 'I now fully understand that old saying, about not seeing the forest for the trees...' she thought, amused by both her friend and a wisdom goddess being so far outside the loop.

Moving on, Anais was left to ponder what was being said as a box about Kaguya's words and actions began filling in her mind. She was sorry for distracting her. She'd made a decision that would have changed her path. She was more sure of her decision now than she was before she'd left to spend a week with Solomon. While that thought stewed in Anais's mind, Usagi began to talk. "This form isn't that new for me... well, this is the first time I've taken it, but it was my way of figuring out how to make Mon-sama's lessons work the way I could understand them. I have it under control now so I don't think taking my first lesson in this form will be a problem at all... besides, I think it is the best base for growing the next one. It has some... interesting features~" she claimed.

"Oh... I can't believe I almost missed that," there was a silent exclamation from Anais as she carefully began moving. First removing from her fingers the tsume then moving the koto out of her way. Another strange instance of the girl becoming more like her previous self would appear as she turned to look at Usagi with a gently menacing glow in her eyes. She was still just in her underwear and though this sort of bullying had once been normal for her, she was sizably larger than she used to be. She'd pounce on the girl knocking her back and making her heart jump a little. "Ai-aniki, I think she caught up," mentioned Usagi as if she wasn't both strangely turned on and a little bit scared. "And you, you're a bit more intimidating now than I thought you'd be..." she mentioned. Which made Anais smile just a little bit, just the same she began molesting this girl's body a bit gently. They were preparing to take lessons after all, she'd start by gently tracing one of those pointed ears. Which would in turn cause redness in Usagi's face and a tingle in her loins.

"It will certainly prove useful, even if only for the sake of better knowing two of your instructors," said Ailen. Even if they never used knowledge of spirits for anything else, two of the Myouou could be more easily-dealt with by having the information. That alone was more than enough reason for Ailen's lesson. He was already working on said lesson mentally, gathering all necessary information and giving consideration to some supplementary matters.

In the meantime, Anais shared another fact about Abe no Seimei's life as she knew it. Talk of a bad ending was not unfamiliar to those who knew his name in this world. As the legend went, his was a terrible end of life. "That doesn't seem to change either. The legend says his life was ended due to a combination of betrayal and his own arrogance. Between his rival and his own wife, his death was preordained," the elf relayed. There were still many mysteries involving Abe no Seimei's life, including the event of his death. Perhaps the world would one day have some of the answers. "Scholars would do a great deal to find the details of that case."

According to the newly-named Usagi, her form was only being used the first time here, but it wasn't quite new. She had been in Solomon's realm for a week, he supposed. There should be no issues with the start of another Spiritual Core if she already knew what she was doing. Perhaps Anais could even learn from the other lass, as the elafia was already en route to something even more outlandish. Ailen took a moment to think over these matters before speaking. "Well, I suppose─" he started. Ah, but he wouldn't be able to finish that clause. He had taken just long enough to speak, that Anais had already begun an assault on the silver-haired girl. One was atop the other, both right beside him even. He never expected such aggression. "Strange. Humans are so interesting to switch demeanor with such ease. I wonder if this is normal for a situation in which relations occur between friends," he mumbled to none other than himself ─ all while observing the very focused molestation of Usagi.

The information on spirits would be useful for at least the interaction with two of the Myouou. Sun Wukong and Ying Zheng, both would be seen by these two girls eventually. And though, Anais was quite familiar with both of their Gaia related histories and legends, she figured knowing more about them as they actually existed in this world could only help their interactions. Both girls could nod to that information and then simply move on while Ailen gathered his lesson of choice.

At the same time, the words offered by Anais about the potential bad endings of Abe no Seimei had one which was technically confirmed. A mix of his own arrogance and a betrayal ended his life according to Ailen. Apparently, his own wife and his rival had been conspirators in such a task, though no one knows the whole truth of it. "Box it," that information went straight into one of the always existing boxes in Anais's mind. If only because people who would conspire against Abe no Seimei deserved no mercy in her eyes. Meanwhile, given her own conversation with such a person, Usagi was certain of the truth of that particular tale. "I bet they would, such mysteries are always interesting in third person," mentioned Usagi. Though admittedly it was a bit crazy to consider, she could see why it would be interesting for various people, but she didn't have time to consider it presently.

Why? Well, Anais had gone on to attack her and was presently flickering fingers along rather sensitive pointed ears while being a bit more aggressive than her normal personality would lead one to believe she could be. "This kind of switch is only normal for her..." mentioned Usagi as she began settling into the attention. "Your fault. You were being weird pushy... You also haven't been contrary about this so I assume this was what you were aiming for..." Anais concluded. "Also I don't if I should be taken as a reasonable example of a human, Shishou..." Anais managed shifting her gaze over to her mentor and having several strange thoughts and wondering how many of them were about to become reality. Idle fingers would end up dancing along skin loosening the kimono of the only dressed person in the room. Though she wouldn't completely undress the other lass she did begin to tease the girl's exposed flesh including a squeeze or two of her breasts which had been released from the tight coverage of her kimono. She began to shift just a bit sitting up so that they would be face to face for some additional issues while she did this her hands would end up on the exposed parts of Anais's rear. "You've got lessons for us right, Ai-aniki? Wouldn't want to miss any prime opportunities~" Usagi mentioned inviting the elf to join them. They might as well, start things off properly. 'Three-way! Let's go!~' Sinais was back... and at this point, Anais couldn't do anything but smirk at her own internal excitement.

Ailen's mind was rather busy at the time. The tales of Abe no Seimei were either mistranslated between worlds, or they had all happened across different lives. Such matters were very difficult to figure out while having limited confirmable knowledge. Beyond all that, Anais's behavior was proving quite strange. Ailen had it on good authority that even her aggression manifested in a... somewhat passive way. In this case, however, she was outright assaulting the other girl. Was this part of her development again? That was possible, albeit still a little sudden.

Beyond everything else, it was apparent that Usagi had a clear interest in this behavior. Once approached by Anais, she responded as casually as she did in any other situation. There was no hard shift in mana activity, and visibly, she seemed to be having a good time. The girl even took hold of her elafia comrade, who questioned her validity as an example for humanity. Ailen was visibly dismissive of Anais's query, instead focusing on how Usagi was basically putting the other girl on display. "There are a few lessons, yes," he said. Even then, his mind was still wandering. He stood straight, a contemplative expression upon his face. Naturally, he couldn't keep his eyes from that exposed backside. "You two seem to have an amount of chemistry I'm not yet prepared for, though. I must admit that I'm not sure where I'd best fit in. I never anticipated having to teach two people at once. Who am I to even start with, and by what means? I believe these things take consideration. There is a way I could offer both of you the same lesson at once, but this positioning doesn't seem conducive to that ─ and I'm not sure you would both find it 'fun' as you said earlier."

Between thoughts of Abe no Seimei and the change in Anais's demeanor, Usagi wasn't sure what would turn out to be more tantalizing to the group at large. Even so, they seemed to be settling into a few potentials, as Ailen finally stood and in the movement, while Anais's face would be found tucked into the side of her neck Usagi was able to see Ailen standing at his full height. Usagi's eyes trailed over the man as she stared seemingly in deep thought at the backside exposed to him. What could she do besides continue to casually move her own fingers around the firmness of this elafia's rear end while he watched and she had her own neck and face assaulted by the lass who seemed to be quite interested in that particular activity.

"Do we? I wonder why?~" Usagi mentioned as if she had no proper idea. In truth, Solomon had explained to her the magical version of the birds and the bees, and Anais's own behavior seemed to hint at a desire which was becoming more obvious by the moment. When Ailen spoke of giving them both the lesson but not knowing if it would be fun, she felt the smile of Anais against the side of her neck and more than that heard a rather sudden outburst. 'Tag-team breakfast! We can totally ruin his day like this~' it seemed that Usagi was being volunteered as well, this whole thing was still something she'd do. "Assuming I am thinking about the right thing, I don't mind sharing a lesson that way..." Anais said in a manner which contrasted her mental tirade. "You are way more excited about this than those words imply," mentioned Usagi. "I mean so am I but that contrast is so familiar~" mentioned Usagi as she gave the lass a fairly firm slap on the rear which made her wiggle immediately after but it wasn't something she didn't enjoy obviously. She pulled back to look at the other lass and confirm they were sharing an idea. "Yes, we're doing this... and yes we can!~" she admitted. "Hai!~" Anais confirmed only to finally slide out of the girl's lap essentially as her clothes disappeared. "Well since we are in agreement, come on Ai-aniki... have a seat~" she said pointing in the space between them. Given their height differences him sitting between them would give them both access to his manhood and also each other given their current level of interest in each other.

Ailen had many images floating around in his head, yet most of them involved only a single student. He'd never been prepared for teaching more than one person at a time. Moreover, Anais had gotten him rather adjusted to avoiding the lesson entirely, whether intentionally or accidentally in any given situation. Usagi's general demeanor implied a similar potential result. Ailen wondered which of them started such behavior, and if the similarities were even connected at all.

Regardless, it was Anais who spoke on the single idea he had for shared lessons. According to the elafia, she had no issues based on her own interpretation. Usagi addressed how unnaturally excited she was, but claimed to feel the same way. Were they all on the same page? Yes, based on Usagi's eventual instruction. She offered the elf a seat between the pair, mere moments after Anais moved out of place and Usagi banished her clothing magically. "Very interesting. You two were so engrossed in each other, I was beginning to wonder if it would be more worthwhile to... perhaps teach one, and have that lesson passed along. This, however, should remove the chance for any information being lost," he rambled. All the while, the tall male was moving into place. He nestled himself right between the two girls, an arm casually wrapping around each as he did so. After the earlier interjection, he couldn't be called erect per se... but that hardly mattered; he was already halfway to stiffness based on general interest alone. "So then, what would you both care for first besides general spirit information? There are many things that can be taught."

Usagi realized that it was unlikely this man had ever considered what it would be like to have two women in bed with him. She found that thought a bit corrupting and it served to make her just as excited as Anais was within herself to maybe play an interesting part in helping this elf understand the true quality aspects of humanity. They'd made room for him while Anais openly commented on the idea in her tame way. Ailen's analysis of the situation wasn't at all wrong. They'd been quite engrossed in each other, and maybe they could go into a bit of their kind of exploration a bit later, Usagi was fine with that idea, regardless of her form. "Box it," murmured, Anais who decided the idea of a single idea or lesson flowing from one person into the others was still a reasonable idea, but maybe not for something like this.

As for the lesson itself, both girls found this elf's long arms around them, Anais had become quite used to it, while Usagi was finding this size difference startling but also appreciable. Still, she had to comment. "We're going to have to talk about your size kink later. I am average size and I feel small..." she mentioned. "I'm sure I like it though~" mentioned Usagi. With the man between them, the always handsy Anais would be the first to reach for his manhood having already been told she could view it as a tool for her own learning. "I think the information on the spirits is what I need, Shishou. You said something about her first lesson from you as well..." Anais mentioned as she began to gently stroke Ailen's manhood. Not one to be left out, Usagi's hand would join at a more relaxed pace seemingly content to engage and occasionally dance around the fingers of Anais around Ailen's manhood. "Yeah, I'll take that first lesson... I guess for theory given that you are the nature teacher~" claimed Usagi who'd been given a bit of a head start on understanding the Myouou from Solomon directly. Both girls would be found progressively leaning in, until eventually a pair of tongues would be seen accosting the tip of Ailen's manhood as both looked up at him. Usagi's eyes one golden and one pink were a bit obviously devious while, Anais maintained that little hint of playful innocence. They were two pale faces with contrasting messages being delivered with them, while their tongues seemed to touch just a bit as they moved.

Something else was being thrown into a mental box. Given the context, Ailen assumed he'd seen the one that would be reopened first so shortly after wondering how long Anais kept things. There were many things he could teach today, after all. The chance of teaching one directly through another was still quite high. Regardless, a plan for the first lesson had been set ─ they would both consume it orally. What would the second lesson be, though? Time would tell.

Usagi mentioned feeling small. He imagined that was only normal for one who had little to no contact with elves, but it seemed both she and Anais had a thing for the height difference. Anais mentioned two necessary lessons ─ those of spirits and of Usagi's third cycle. The latter would require more intense focus, though he still had time to prepare something else as well. Usagi went on to confirm the desire for her proper lesson. Ah, they didn't have anything else on the list of desired learnings. If nothing else, he could at least work out the details for Usagi's instruction. "That's quite limiting, but fine. I'll only need one more thing," he stated. Two hands had been caressing his member for a few moments, and two tongues would soon join to lick it ─ and each other at times.

Meanwhile, both pairs of eyes were on the curious Ailen. Such contrast he saw between them; it was... interesting, to say the least. He may have even called it baffling to an extent. The girl he knew was innocent and inquiring on the surface, with a spark of deviance buried within. This new girl however, wore her deviant side on the outside, showing more clear interest in the act itself than the results. How was he to successfully give a lecture like this? Well, he'd find out soon enough. First and foremost, an intermission was required. He leaned forward, shifting one hand to Usagi's chin. So close to the faces of both girls, he brushed against one's tongue ─ Usagi's in particular ─ with his own. What he had to do, of course, was create an exchange of mana between them. They had yet to do so, so the lesson couldn't be considered much of a proper one if they didn't.

Anais's mental boxes were long lived. Longer than even her life on this world, some things were opened soon, some things needed more time. Regardless... nothing placed within the box was ever truly forgotten. Their potential sexual exploits would be included in such a box, a three way with two girls had several possibilities. She saw quite a few that could work for her, and many of them could be implemented here for the sake of continuing their sexual endeavors...

Or rather in the spirit of learning they could instead take part in whatever they liked. In this case, after the pair began their little dance of tongues around Ailen's manhood. Ah, but such would be interrupted just a bit as Ailen himself leaned down. He began to kiss Usagi which was part of the normal exchange, but even while Anais continued with what she had been doing that movement of hand and tongue she watched with intensity. There were two thoughts in the elafia's mind, the first of which was... 'That's hot.' she second of which was a gentle curiosity about a particular kind of self-care act that she was pretty sure this man could do to himself. A little smirk would appear on the face of Usagi as she heard that particular set of thoughts. She'd known there was always something going on in the mind of their most innocent friend, but... that didn't mean she was fully prepared to be blasted by it so often. It was... amusing to say the least, and she didn't mind anything that was happening in the current moment. With Ailen's face so close to both of theirs, Anais could easily join them... and Usagi would encourage it with a gentle wink aimed in the elafia's direction.

How would Ailen fare against this pair of people? Anais had no idea... but she kind of wanted to ruin another lesson. Perhaps... just an interjection or two would suffice today? She leaned herself in a bit further as well, sliding her tongue between two and seeming to delight in a new sensation. Just the same her hand didn't move from Ailen's manhood and he'd even experience just a little tickle of mana through Anais's finger tips because the thought of it amused her a bit. Just the same there was a certain consideration about her friend as well... But there were many things to consider and right now she was fine to just enjoy the pair of them together.

Unlike the previous day, Ailen was seeing progression in a manner more easily anticipated. He could teach them both the lesson about spirits, and he could take the preparation time for that to begin Usagi's first day of learning in his cycle. One hand and one mouth were still making progress on his groin as he found Usagi's tongue for the latter purpose, so they could presumably cover multiple lessons. Ah... but then there was Anais.

Two tongues were entangled. Then... there were three? Yes, it seemed Anais saw fit to insert herself into a would-be starting lecture for Usagi. Ailen's half-lidded eyes peeled open a bit more, that he might look upon the culprit of this interruption. What would he do? Well... nothing. The elf was easily receptive of some light deviance, and it seemed Usagi shared the opinion. If he thought otherwise, there was no point doing so. Anais's hand was once again up to its previous antics of manipulating mana, sending it directly into his shaft while she worked around it. In that moment, he experienced something of a hiccup. The result was... strange. Ailen had been meaning to press his lips against Usagi's. Though that still happened, his lips accidentally closed around Anais's tongue during the exchange. That wasn't intentional at all, but it seemed like a pretty good idea all the same. Alas, whatever information he intended to deliver was not yet transferred into his saliva. Oh well; the elf would once again have to deal with that later.

While the trio was getting started with their exploration, there was another entity observing Usagi from a great distance. Tohsaka Mugen was linked spiritually to to Anais, but today, he utilized the newer connection to view a newfound development in his apprentice. Her first change happened rather soon after arriving in this world. 'H'oh? That's surprising. A musician, of all things?'

These two girls were doing a fairly good job of plotting against Ailen with just their natural ability to feed off each other. A wink had encouraged Anais to assert herself into their kiss, and getting involved herself. She was having quite a good time of it, and Usagi found herself appreciating it. It was an interesting thing to see Ailen seem to not expect the advancement offered by Anais and then not do exactly what he meant to do as far as kissing Usagi was concerned. That wasn't to say she didn't get kissed but she still saw the man's lips close around Anais's tongue after she'd felt mana trickle into his shaft. Her friends fingers seemed to have a magical effect she thought might be useful to her as well. Just the same Anais's internal voice seemed to see this tongue based change as a victory. 'Shishou's so easily distracted we should take advantage. We can own him!~' mentioned the voice as Anais's mind wandered to a few ways to help and hinder this particular lesson. Usagi's brow rose as she heard her friends internal monologue and she wondered what she would say about it afterwards.

At the same time, a connection between Mugen and his apprentice seemed to be being tapped as well. He questioned her current new form and she chuckled as she thought to explain. 'Mi-chan always made musician seem like it'd be a fun. Besides... it seems like I could learn something very interesting, while playing CC~' she said not knowing if that reference would fully be understood. But she considered this form to be one of those what would be able to get results without lifting a finger in a violent way and that was an interesting start. Upon pulling back just a tad, Anais's tongue would swipe Ailen's lips and Usagi's mouth as well... she seemed to be having some ideas she wasn't sure how to articulate currently. Perhaps a minor shift in position would give the girl's currently empty hand something else to manipulate and keep her from distracting her mentor too much. She gave it some consideration as her fingers moved along his shaft and her tongue lashed out against his tip. 'We can own her too! That's brilliant!~'

No words were shared between the three. None needed sharing, really. Ailen had become quick to disregard lessons as of late, deciding a bit of indulgence first could do no real harm. Actually, there was concrete evidence that lessons could be made better by getting other parts out of the way before and between. That could be the way to approach this situation, he figured. Along with the small pulses of mana traveling through his tool, there was a series of responses that took place in Usagi's mouth. Well... that wasn't quite all. Ailen's tongue was preparing to enter Usagi's mouth by the time Anais licked his lip. With that occurring, the elf retracted his tongue, kissed the silver-haired girl briefly, then shifted his attention to the elafia. There may have been no need for that... but did he care? Obviously not, as his tongue was soon to stage an assault on her mouth as well.

Meanwhile, it seemed Usagi was privy to her mentor's mental intrusion. Mugen wasn't 100% certain as to whether their connection would be strong enough or not. Apparently, it was. Good. No further prodding would be necessary to connect properly, so they could converse. Usagi claimed she made herself a musician due to the mannerisms of her friend. 'Music can be fun ─ especially when there's magic. Don't go having too much fun, though," he said. That particular statement had little to do with music, though. No, Mugen had an acute understanding of the goings-on. With it, he determined that an understanding had to be reached between himself and Shinomiya Kaguya. Indeed, it was the girl within the Avatar he was addressing most directly. He'd do so by reaching out with his very soul, via methods that had some chance of creating some... physical side-effects. 'You're still mine; don't forget that. We never agreed that you could go around sharing your new selves with the others before I've had my fun with you. I own more than Yu-pyon's Core. Can't you tell?'