Charles Patricius

[Bloodedge]

According to Angelica, Kazuhiko's parents had done well when creating him. There was a long list of issues in his mind about how little sense that made, but he knew her angle; there was no point making things more difficult. If anything, he should just appreciate being appreciated, even in this form. "That's a relief. It'd be really awkward if I showed you what I really look like, and you were just like 'I want a divorce' or something," he said, half in jest. Angelica greeted him as simply Kazu, which was perfectly fine with him. "Kazu, Chuck, it doesn't matter. You know I don't get too hung-up on that stuff," he said while standing to meet the blonde's embrace. She was fine in a physical sense, but some issues had appeared in Aincrad. It sounded like Father An had recently made use of his great powers by preventing Angelica's hiding. Why did the worst things happen so randomly? Kazu tried to wrap his head around the situation so recently explained, only to have Angelica fly off the proverbial handle with talks of his apparent other son. His son... specifically. "Woah, why is it specifically my son?! And how does an entire baby just run off in the middle of that giant labyrinth?! That doesn't make ANY sense!" he snapped back. "Wait, no, what the fuck?! Why is that more important than you not being able to hide in the Labyrinth?! This is a huge deal!"

In the meantime, the series of texts received by Sakura were questioned with a single return message. The simple message asking for the purpose of poses did not have to wait as long for its response. No, Shota was on the other end with the fastest-growing erection of his life. Naturally, he wasn't going to be looking away from his phone until their conversation was over. "Because it would let me better imagine how that body looks when I get to have it," a return message said. This time, only one follow-up was sent. It began downloading just after its predecessor, revealing an image of a smiling Shota sitting on a chair, one leg lifted and his cock and balls on full display. His phone and full body were in the picture, as it was taken using a standing mirror. Besides the image, there was test which read: "Look. You already got me like this."

[Apollymi]

Their introduction and the fact that Angelica didn't have a bad response to his physical form seemed to be relieving to Kazuhiko. "You showed me the self that existed before I knew you... why wouldn't I like it; it's still you?" she asked as if his thought process didn't make sense. She liked Kazuhiko or Charlemagne because they were friends, because they knew each other and bonded over a thousand years. She wasn't going to let a hiccup like his physical appearance in one world change the way she felt. Besides, when considering it properly, Kazuhiko looked much like the version of him she knew best regardless. Moving on, after revealing the current problem of her life, Angelica flew off the handle about her son, but that was an entirely different matter. Kazuhiko had questions and all of them were valid and upon hearing his words about it she managed to calm herself down. "Look it's kind of a lot to be dealing with and I forgot to explain some details," she explained. "I can't 'hide' in the Labyrinth, specifically Ivy said that there is basically a tracker on me so they know what floor I am on, but people still have to physically go there. If I move around enough or to places that aren't easily accessible I can get the jump on people or hide," she explained why she was calmer about that. "As for why he's your son... well, I birthed him after meeting some strange people who gave me a scarf. And when I say strange I mean a nun with purple-ish hair and a frighteningly upset face and a guy a priest who was super tanned with golden eyes, who looks a bit like Sakura's one dad, but like way younger for some reason. Anyway they said I'd need the scarf and it was definitely a really high quality Artifact," she claimed. "But before I could even figure out exactly what it did Lux... popped out. I named him and he grabbed the scarf and flew off with... 'I love you mom, gotta go!' and that was it. I'm still pretty upset because apparently everyone wants to run away from me except the one person I'd really like to stay away from me," she said scoffing and crossing her arms over her chest. "I've had a day... that's all. I know it's a bigger deal that I can be tracked down but I'm trying to deal with things in a way that won't make the situation worse. I figured I'd let you know when you called me in for the visit. And don't worry about me right now. My dad knows I'm here with you and he's looking out for me there..." she explained hoping that nothing would be too weird.

In the menatime Sakura received another set of text messages. This time, instead of a whole bunch back to back there was first an explanation. This explanation confirmed to her a few things, the first of which was an apparent lack of imagination or a need for more stimuli than most. Perhaps that was standard given their inability to create on their own whims. Beyond this a picture taken in front of a mirror was presented with the man's cock and balls on full display. Another turn of Sakura's head occurred as she looked at the image properly. "Sou ka, that one is bigger than Kazzun's was before his ascension. That is a pretty big step up compared to the boy who rubbed his little one against my shoulder. Everything I know says the quality of his energy should be better. And he's already being fairly informative giving me an idea of how humans think," she mused. Perhaps a better few angles could be created via a mirror. Well, as far as she knew there were no full body mirrors within this space. Perhaps she should make another one in the bathroom. there was a pretty large open spot on the wall behind the door. She'd have to close it but it would be ample space for taking such a photo. "I see. I have to get to a mirror." Sakura sent just that message after thinking over the wording. She figured that humans wouldn't understand the truth of her making one and it was better left unsaid. She'd return to the bathroom and close the door. Taking a few moments to create a mirror and remove her clothes before considering poses. She thought through how her parents interacted, settling on a few different ones. One from the side, for a full view of her profile. One bent over with an intense arch in her back showing her rear and another with her sitting on the bathroom counter with her legs spread. Surely those should qualify as poses. From her perch on the bathroom counter she sent that series of pictures figuring they would qualify.

[Bloodedge]

Damned be his appearance from one world to another. Kazuhiko had no idea what he should be thinking about currently. Between a child that ran away after birth, and Angelica being on the run in a closed space, he couldn't be sure which was more concerning. At least Angelica had her father, Merlin, and the other Peers. A child could only do so much, though. Ah, but Angelica had a very familiar story to tell. Kazuhiko previously heard from Sakura about meeting some 'sexy' people who made offerings for a child; Angelica's tale seemed quite similar. Moreover, the male in her story sounded like the other form of King Solomon whom they were currently loosely in the company of. "It could be her dad. He's in the other world too, helping us out. He's younger there," he threw in quickly. Interestingly enough, Kazu had another massive problem with these events. "So... Kazuki and Lux, huh? Sakura has a kid and drops him off in Munetsuchi with her parents. You have a kid, and he runs off immediately. I've got two sons, and I haven't met either of them. Life's just perfect, isn't it?" he complained. More importantly, they now had to figure out how to deal with Angelica's worsened predicament. "Alright... calm. Decompressed. There's got to be something to do, right? Father An probably used Order to do that ─ I have Order. Maybe... wait, no... there was something important before. . ."

Shota remained seated, presumably in his own home while awaiting Sakura's reply. It took some time, but he figured she was already off taking another photo. When he next received something, it was mention of finding a mirror. He didn't respond ─ choosing instead to 'like' her recent message. In the passing minutes, he waited patiently and kept staring at the original picture. Oh, the rewards he'd reap for the wait were incredible. A download resulted in not one, but three additional images that would appear in order. The first he saw was quite standard, showing her full nude form from a different angle compared to the original picture. The second, however, was beyond enticing, and quickly became Shota's favorite sight. Then, while he was trying to get a solid look between her legs and ass cheeks, his final prize was shown in a third image. Those spread legs in a full-body shot sent Shota's mind and dick into overdrive simultaneously. He hardly managed to shift his gaze from her folds long enough to send a reply. In a couple of minutes however, he would. "Wow! Three? I'm blown away! How can I repay you?♥" Shota replied. As per usual, another message followed. "Are those the poses you want me to fuck you in? ♥"

[Apollymi]

Angelica relayed the story of the birth of her son, and there was a commentary that it could have been Sakura's father who was apparently in the other world and young for some reason. "Alright, that's just kind of weird. But I don't think it was him, but they weren't bad or anything. They seemed to be some sort of couple... " she said of the pair who'd given her a gift for her son. It seemed that a gripe that Kazuhiko had was that his other son was also born and apparently given to Sakura's mother in Munetsuchi. "I mean yeah it's pretty great. Both of them are safe, and if our other son is in Munetsuchi, you'll be able to visit him..." she said offering the lad a smile. She knew things seemed a bit bleak but both she and Sakura had given birth to two healthy well-made children, it was about the best they could ask for given the circumstances. "Yeah, it was probably an Order. It's a bit weird that he chose then to make a change but.. there isn't much I can do about it. If I could have left Aincrad I would have done it a long time ago," she stated honestly. She didn't need an excuse to run off, she would have done so just to explore. She was still a bit miffed when thinking about the fact that she was locked inside of a moving fortress with no way to escape and a target on her back. "What kind of important?" she asked clearly any information he had to share would be helpful. Their kids were safer than they would be with them directly so there wasn't any issue that couldn't be handled.

Sakura on the other hand sat naked on the bathroom counter for only a few seconds after sending the messages. It would take her a few minutes to put her clothes back on, and she would sit her phone on the counter when she hopped down to do that. In the few moments it took for a reply to come through she'd gotten mostly dressed again and was buttoning her shirt when her phone lit up. Another message came through but before she could even finish reading it there was another. "Is that a sign of urgency or did he not finish what he wanted to say the first time?" Sakura wondered. She figured it would be easy to send a whole message but maybe there was some nuance she didn't understand. She'd have to ask someone about it. In the meantime she considered her reply. "Your message didn't imply a specific angle so I took plural poses. I took pictures in ones I've seen before. Those positions would all be good, though I am more interested in things I don't know." Her text was as complete as it was going to be. The truth of her understanding was very different from the kind of active flirting taking place here. She was doing research and learning something new was more important than keeping with positions and things she understood already.

[Bloodedge]

"Hmm, yeah... Saku was talking about some couple that radiated sex giving a book to Kazuki. That was a powerful Artifact too. I saw what they look like, though, and it's nothing like what you're saying. Weird," Kazu surmised about these strange couples appearing as of late. He didn't see much use worrying about that, though. Even thoughts of his children would have to be pushed aside for the moment. Both were fine, but what would they do about this massive danger flag hanging in front of them? What was that important thought? "It was something that came up last time..." he mused while holding a state of deep contemplation. Kazu took a minute or so to recall their previous meeting. Once his memory reached the moment of parting, he realized what it was. "Oh! I got pulled out of the Nexus! If I could be pulled out, I wonder if there's a way to pull you in. It's kind of a weird thought, but that phasing thing worked both ways, right? Though... I don't know if that makes any sense. We did a lot earlier, and you were still able to go back in the end. Err. . ."

While Kazuhiko tried to figure out a loophole to Angelica's situation, Shota was trying to figure out what made Sakura tick. Whatever her angle was, he'd never been so erect in his life! It seemed his desire to have sex with the girl was all but guaranteed now. Along the way, he'd at least have those pictures. Ah, but that wouldn't be all. Sakura was so agreeable in most cases, he'd probably be seeing her on the other side of his own camera lens, not just for photographs. Sakura alleged seeing the poses she made somewhere before. That was perfectly normal; pornography existed. Besides that, her earlier reaction to seeing his cock implied some amount of prior sexual experience. Surely no virgin would see that and be so casual in appraising its size. "So you know what you already like. That's good. I'll show you new ways to enjoy those poses and so much more," he sent first. Once more, there was a follow-up which read: "Btw what about the other question? What else can I do for you?"

Meanwhile, there was an elevator being entered at the end of a luxurious hotel lobby. Marisbury had been leading the way to said hotel all this time; he and Miko finally reached their penultimate destination. Once they were within the elevator, he'd be sending it up to the penthouse floor. "Funny. I didn't know if I'd actually be staying here tonight," he mused.

[Apollymi]

Kazuhiko spoke of a gift given to their other son by people Sakura described as 'sexy'. Angelica knew the meaning of that word and was now... made curious. "I am stunned that Saku would describe anyone that way... but I think I understand what she means. I know I said it was a nun and a priest, but I don't think have the right words to describe what I saw..." Angelica explained. There was a much easier way to communicate this thought. She gave herself a moment of extreme concentration and produced within her own hands an image taken directly from her own mind. It contained a nun with scarlet colored hair pale skin and pale eyes, with ridiculous proportions in a skin tight dress and fishnet stockings. Her look completed by spikey high heeled shoes. The male in question was golden eyed, white haired, young but the intensity with with they looked at each other could indeed be described as 'sexy'. "This, is why I say it isn't normal. I've seen nuns and priests and these aren't those kinds of nuns and priests," she admitted. As for the more detailed part, it would seem that at the end of their last chat, he'd been pulled out of the Nexus. She remembered that occurance as Sakura obviously was trying some kind of experimentation directly with his body on the other side, as an answer to a curosity. "Hm maybe it's a ratio thing? Like I didn't get pulled all the way in last time because you and Sakura also weren't all the way in?" she hypothesized. She was far from a scientist but it was the best she could immediately come up with given her understanding of mana. "Regardless, Saku would be able to help with the mechanics. Since she likely understands the movements best by now," Angelica offered. She was clever but she knew Sakura to be more talented in logical approaches to magic.

In the meantime, Sakura was performing a different sort of hypothesizing. Instead of thinking about mana based things, she was considering the human element. These discussions with Kakihara were all sexual in nature. And though his texting was a bit strange to her, his words made sense when read in her mind. Whatever he was thinking on the other side, it seemed at least acceptable that she had some sexual experiences of her own. She knew what she liked? Well to some extent. In truth her personal sexual experiences were quite limited, but she knew what she liked within that small sample size. She supposed she could answer back that way after she finished buttoning her shirt, but her phone lit up again soon after. She pick it up and read the second message as well opening the bathroom door and walking out into the hall her face buried in her screen. "First, I would appreciate the new pose alterations. My experiences are limited so I am willing to see what else there is. Second... or rather what you can do for me is provide me with information and answer my questions. I realize you might think that odd, but information is most of what I am looking for. I'd also like to know what you are actually capable of." Sakura replied. Of course, she couldn't know that she sounded like someone into a very strange type of roleplay or anything like that. She also wouldn't have seen her own statements as provocative, but... this world had different standards of honesty.

Meanwhile, Iino Miko was being awestruck. She entered a hotel with an amount of luxury she'd never seen before. "Sugoi!" she murmured. This place was truly outrageous, she found it odd that Marisbury hadn't thought of spending the night here or rather didn't know if he would be. "I didn't know floors went up this high," Miko stated honestly staring with sparkling light in her eyes. "I really have to get out more... is it odd for you, Animusphere-san, not knowing what's going on?" she asked curiously. She always figured that clairvoyant types experiences an level of depression she couldn't imagine. But moments where they didn't know things could be considered either positive or negative depending on their outlook.

[Bloodedge]

Regarding the 'sexy people' Sakura spoke of after mentioning her firstborn, Angelica expressed surprise toward the form of address. Kazu couldn't be so surprised by something like that ─ not anymore. After a bit of thought, Angelica produced a visual representation of the pair she'd met. The two were very unconventional for a nun and priest... especially the nun. Fishnet stockings had no place in any religion he knew of; it looked more like a degenerate's cosplay. Moreover, Kazu's eyes were drawn gradually up the nun's body in a way he understood. Once her face was in sight... he understood everything in ways he couldn't even explain. "They're the same people," he said. He wasn't exactly sure why it was so obvious, but there was just something about that nun's face. It reminded him of that kitsune, who reminded him of Sakura somehow. No longer would he express interest in the pair as a result. "Yeah, it could be something like a ratio... or maybe because you're not a grail-holder and don't have a natural way into the Nexus? I feel like... maybe I've got a plan that'll work. I need to run it by Saku," he agreed. Overall, he had a solid plan coming together. "So, here's the idea: I'll talk to Saku and figure out how it can work. Next time I call you, I promise I'll have a plan. Sound good?"

Meanwhile, Sakura's conversation was delving deeper and deeper into what one Kakihara Shota viewed as prime deviance. Her claim of appreciating pose alterations was music to his ears already. She said she had limited experience, which sounded to him like he'd have an easier time making something long-term out of their upcoming escapades. Moreover, she wanted two things: information and a specific understanding. That last part was something he could take multiple ways. He wasn't going to take any chances, so his next reply was a bit more focused than previous messages. "What I'm capable of? How do you mean?"

Miko was having one new experience after another lately; today was no exception. She'd never been as high as the penthouse floor of an establishment like this. "Working for the Ashikaga Consulting Agency comes with a certain amount of gaudiness. The same could be said of the name Animusphere. I don't have the luxury of simple living in modern society," Marisbury admitted. As for any weirdness about his lack of foresight, well... he couldn't say it was a bad thing. "It is odd, yes. On the other hand... it's odd in a good way. After all this time, I finally have something to be excited about. I'm sure many people think foresight is a boon, but it is just as much a bane. Today has been the most interesting day of my life thus far."

[Apollymi]

The picture that was produced by Angelica garnered a long gaze from Kazuhiko before he came to a singular conclusion. The people in her picture and the people that Sakura had encountered after giving birth to their other child... were the same people. A frown came to Angelica's face as she immediately wondered why a pair of people would present both their sons born at different places different objects which were well beyond normal baby gifts. "I think that might make it more weird than less... but I think that is a problem for a different day," she concluded. Angelica had no problem compartmentalizing. Her immediate safety would be needed long before she managed to think of anything resembling the people who'd helped her out extra. At least she'd thanked them for the gift so she didn't feel like anything bad would happen. "Oh? I like the plans, plans are cool," mentioned Angelica. If he had an idea of how to make it work, and it'd be running it by Sakura then she figured she had a better hope than under any other circumstance of getting out of this situation. Upon hearing his current plan she would nod and smile. "That sounds like a good start. I'll be on the move but when you call next. I'll answer... It sounds good." she said wrapping herself around him once again. She knew they'd be separating again but somehow she felt like this wasn't going to be as bad as she currently felt.

In the same moments, Sakura had made clear what she was looking for but apparently this wasn't as clear as she thought. There was the idea that he simply didn't understand but she wasn't the type to fault someone for wanting details. Perhaps Kakihara decided based on his interpretation of her words that there was more detail necessary. "I'm assessing strength, endurance and potency. What can you do? How long can you do it? How imaginative are the changes you claim you can make? Does that clarify?" she finished her text message and sent. She wasn't the type to send multiple messages.

Marisbury had some reactions to give to Miko's current level of awestruck behavior. It seemed that both his job and his family name had him in a constant bit of the limelight. "That sounds a bit stressful. I don't think I am made for fame," she expressed. Her own personal choices made it very clear, that she didn't want to be famous. She was attending high school and living at home with her parents. She played video games, hung out with her friends and... lived a completely separate life outside of that. When speaking about his lack of clairvoyance around current events, it would seem that Marisbury was leaning towards the side of appreciating the surprise he normally didn't get. "Foresight always seemed like one of the 'monkey paw' type abilities. Something people think they want until they have it, but I'm glad you're experiencing something new. I tend to enjoy that kind of thing... even if I am prone to being anxious about things..." she admitted of herself.

[Bloodedge]

"It's definitely weird. More weird if I start wondering if that's actually... no. No, not going there at all," Kazuhiko said, removing all thoughts about that pair from his mind with his hands flailing around his head. The important matter was being addressed, starting with the first form of his plan. Well... he could hardly call it a plan ─ more like a decision to seek Sakura's counsel for the sake of concocting a full plan. With his own limited understanding, however, that would be better than winging it. "Alright. Good luck out there. You better not get caught before I call you," Kazu said while both arms closed around Angelica's torso. "And make sure your dad and Merlin know... even if a plan comes together, you might be out of commission and still physically there for hours," he added. With that, he'd take it upon himself to peck Angelica's lips ─ or perhaps it was a bit more than a peck. Frankly, he didn't know what the cutoff was, but... a few seconds before separation would suffice prior to his gradual disappearance and reemergence on the other side.

Shota received a message explaining Sakura's request. She wanted to know about his... strength, endurance and potency? What could he do? How long could he do it? Sakura had such a strange way of putting things, but he had a grasp of her meaning now. "lol," he replied first. "You could have just asked how good a fuck I can give you," he sent afterwards. "I can show you in person if you want."

Iino Miko was not made for fame... according to her, at least. Marisbury glanced at her, thinking her words were strange. "Your soul disagrees. The way I see it, you are famous," he argued. She seemed touched by many sources in a positive way, though perhaps that could be attributed to her future. Whatever the cause, his prerogative was not to question it. No, Marisbury had his own goals that involved eventually exiting the elevator and unlocking the door to a penthouse suite. As he did so, their discussion about clairvoyance and its negatives continued. "It's not so bad; it just isn't good. All of life is the status quo until something amazing happens. So, I should really be thanking you for being something amazing, shouldn't I?" the man asked, a devious light dancing across his eyes.

[Apollymi]

Kazuhiko had a line of thought, but whatever it was, he was willing to abandon it just as soon as it popped up. Angelica had know this young man for a thousand years, she knew he abandoned his random thoughts from time to time, even if she didn't understand it fully. Still, his smaller plan came with wishes for luck. He demanded she not get caught before he got back. And gave her the warning that any plan he had might put her out of commission so she should let the others helping her know. "I will... let them both know. We should be to where we are going and have a bit more faith in me. Even if I manage to get found, they won't catch me!~" she claimed. And then there was that embrace and a kiss. Several seconds of contact which would only be broken to allow both of them to return to the places they'd come from. Angelica went back into the labyrinth to share the news and prepare.

At the same time, Sakura would receive back another trio of messages. The first included something she'd never seen before, lol... "I don't know what that means. Is it another acronym?" she wondered aloud. Only to tuck that away to ask someone else about later. The girls she traveled with were open books for that sort of information and there were a few other things she needed to know. According to Kakihara she could have just asked him about his ability to fornicate. So interesting was the difference in language between this person and the other people she interacted with. Swears of this nature weren't used in general conversation as far as she knew, but perhaps messages such as these were considered like bedroom talk. She could see that being the case. Either way, she likely wouldn't have phrased it that way, given the fact that she saw 'fucking' as a thing of fun, and she wasn't completely sure yet this would be fun. There was also the fact that she saw this as an experiment and learning experience. As for the reply to his last bit. "I wouldn't have phrased it that way without knowing that fucking would be taking place. If you are willing to show me, I may be free in a bit." she concluded. That message sent she expected a few more soon, given the established pattern.

In the meantime, one Iino Miko was on an equally salacious journey though hers, had a bit more wholesomeness woven in. According to Marisbury her soul looked famous and he saw her as such. That was a surprising bit of information. In the technical sense she was very famous just not as her normal self. Her fake name was famous, her music was famous but she... was a high school student. "That is an interesting viewpoint. I still don't see why I'd be famous but I suppose that sort of thing wouldn't really be up to me to decide anyway..." she concluded. She didn't look like a famous person, she didn't think she'd appeal to the masses so... she made her music and then lived an average life, with hobbies and friends. She wouldn't question any differences in her potential future or anything like that... instead she'd pursue her own form of happiness which at the moment included having sex with a guy she was meeting for the second time. And given that line of thought there was something else. They'd reached his room and Marisbury explained the ideology he held about his own ability. At the end though was the thought of thanking Miko for being something amazing which changed the status quo of his life. Her eyes shifted towards him catching that devious little glint in his eyes. 'YES! FUCKING THANK ME! PRAISE ME! HOWEVER YOU LIKE!!' Miko's mind was shouting at her. Her face was red but would she manage something like a reply? Well maybe, "You know when you say it like that... it's both really smooth and really fucking hot!" she managed to say. Those words her brain liked to produce at random seemed to slip out. Even so... she knew why she'd ended up here and what she wanted to do... so how could she feel anything other than excited about the prospect.