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Who: Towa Herschel and OPEN/various
When: Throughout March
Where: Throughout Aefenglom
What: Quests and various monthly meetings
Warnings: potential NSFW topics in Quests I, sexual content developing within threads

Quests

I. L'Amourtentia (Adults Only/NSFW potential)

[This month, there were quite a lot of requests that the city needed help with and as always, Towa took it upon herself to help out where her skills saw fit. Brewing some potions hardly seemed out of her capability. The nature of the potion itself didn't escape her, but she wasn't entirely shy about working with the materials-- just because she wanted to help didn't mean she was curious, right? At least that's what she hoped people would think.

Unfortunately, she's not very subtle when it came to matters of lying or hiding things. No, she's not good at it at all. Luckily though, she is good at making the aphrodisiac brew. Her attention to detail and skill with similar magical tasks made her a good fit for the task on a technical level.

Working in silence is no fun. At some point she's going to try and talk to the others helping out.]

I... didn't realize they used something like this at their establishments. It must be pretty popular if they need all the extra help.

[...yeah, she's not interested at all.]

II. Research Request

[Spending her days surrounded by books is nothing new to Towa. So the request for a bit of research is actually Towa's favorite. Unfortunately, Towa has an unfortunate habit when it comes to the actual process of collecting the books she wants. Even with the various ladders set up, when the upper shelves are involved well... she's just short.

But she always ends up pushing herself to try and reach them despite her stature.]

Wahh--!!

[Catch her before she bruises her butt-- or maybe you're just a victim that catches her (or the book) unwillingly because you're not prepared for it. Either way... timber]

Magic Studies

I. A Little Illusion

[The park is a good place to test out her illusion magic-- and more than that, it's a good place to find people. And today, well... this practice isn't one she wants to do on her own.]

Sorry... do you have a few moments? I was looking for someone who wouldn't mind helping me with a little magic practice.

[Monster or witch, it doesn't matter. She'll be the one doing the magic.]

It's been a while... I don't want to get rusty, when it could really come in handy with the serious quests coming up. And I'm a little concerned-- I've been having... some strange issues lately, when it comes to really using my illusion magic at it's full potential.

[What she's running into, she's fairly certain, is the effect of her magic on her body. But it's rather troublesome. So she'd like to practice with it a little and see just how bad it is before she tries putting it to use in a serious setting.]

If you don't mind, I'd like someone to... keep an eye out on me.

[If you agree, she'll explain better, don't worry.]

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I researched it a little bit-- it wasn't easy. But it seems there was an incident with an actor who had a mental breakdown on stage and set the theater on fire. There were a great deal of damages caused by the fire and even worse, people died from that incident. So I understand why they feel like something needed to be done. It's incredibly tragic.

[Something like that, at the time, probably felt monumental. And there were likely a lot of emotions, both from parliament itself and from the populace.]

But I don't think they did the right thing. Those kinds of incidents... are the fault of the people involved, not the art itself. I believe that there are things that can be done to help prevent those kinds of disasters.

There absolutely are.

[Edelgard, actually, feels a bit like that's an extreme overreaction to a lone individual acting out.]

I'd be happy to support something that would bring theater back. And perhaps...maybe...some sort of safety inspection office to assuage the worries of the populace? That may be a necessity.

Thank you. It means a lot to hear you say that. Even now there are people who try to perform under the radar-- both people from Aefenglom and Mirrorbound. Rather than forcing them to go into hiding... I'd like to help them find ways that they can work to prevent further incidents and focus on punishing those who disobey rather than the entire community.

[If people are going to do it either way, it only seems logical to focus on finding a way they can do that safely.]

Mm. I want the people to feel safe. I've been considering whether whether banning magic inside theaters or constructing buildings that have a certain amount of protection against magic might be a solution worth offering instead.

That shouldn't be too difficult to do, honestly. If armor and clothing can be enchanted, then I don't see why stone and wood can't.

[Edelgard is also fairly confident that there are plenty of witches that would happily pitch in to make it happen.]

I'd love to have access to opera again, and I think the locals would as well. It's silly to have a whole city without access to performance arts because of one fool.

That's right. Dorchacht also used enchanted runes on it's walls, so I'm certain something similar could be implemented for these buildings. Aefenglom has the means to make it possible, I'm sure of it. And I'd be more than happy to offer what assistance I can to make it a reality.

[It would be one thing to just ask the city to make it happen. But she wants to show her own dedication to the cause by helping make it easier on them where she can.]

Hopefully if we're able to make this a reality, we can go together someday.

Well, I think that will help things pass. It'll be nice for the city, something to liven up these bleak days.

[As for the rest, well...that's quite the invitation. Given how they met and all.

Edelgard's cheeks color in a slight scarlet dusting, but she nods.]

I think I'd like that. Those sorts of things are wonderful for relaxing evenings.

I agree. While I have my issues with the cities, I am still grateful to them to a certain extent. So I'd like to give a little something back.

[Towa tries hard not to think of the way she embarrassed herself that first day-- it does and doesn't work to varying degrees.

Does it sound like a date? Maybe.]

Heehee, so would I. I haven't had a lot of opportunities to go to those kinds of events before.

Well, then that sounds like a plan. We can celebrate our success together.

[That would be very nice, honestly. A night at the opera with a friend...something she hasn't had the chance for since her childhood.]

I'm sure that this will go smoothly.

Yes, that sounds very nice. But in the meantime...

[Now that the conversation has comfortably slowed, she starts up another song.]

We still have the rest of the evening.

[But she ends it early to pull out a small thermos from her bag.]

I brought some tea and cookies too. Nothing too fancy, but I hope you like them.

[She did make a point of trying to match pleasant flavors-- a vanilla chai tea with homemade almond shortbread cookies.]

It's very thoughtful of you.

[Edelgard leans back and settles into the rhythm of comfortable conversation.

The food and tea are both welcome, and she is a little glad to have had her evening blood already. She wouldn't want Towa to see her with stains on her lips and teeth.]

I'm sure they'll be wonderful. Come sit with me, and I'll serve it?

Heehee, if you insist.

[Towa doesn't mind if that's what she'd like to do. She'll slide off of the piano bench for a while and bring over her bag; neatly setting out the cups, plates, thermos and small box of cookies for Edelgard to serve before settling in across from her. She maaaay have made a few more than necessary for the purpose of sending some home with Edelgard.]

You look like you're feeling a bit better-- how have things been?

[She understands the different needs monsters have, and she's never been the type judge others for those needs. It's just a part of who they are now, something to be accepted just as much as anything else about them. But she does worry bit during the transitions. She knows they are not always simple or easy to weather.]

[Edelgard takes the cups and thermos and such and begins pouring tea while Towa settles herself. It's a natural thing, with a friend, something she wishes she could do more often instead of being the one waited on by Hubert.]

I've been...improving.

[Offering Towa her cup, Edelgard leans back, eyes tilting up towards the trees.]

I suppose there's no reason to keep it to myself. You know I'm a vampire, so you know what that means. I was wasting away, and then...I ceased for a night and a day. And now here I am.

[Her gaze lowers back towards Towa, fingers closing around her own teacup, taking in the warmth of it through her gloves.]

My heart no longer beats, but I'm no longer tired, and I no longer feel ill.

I see. Even so, I'm sure that's a lot to adjust to. Just feeling better... it isn't always that simple.

[The thought of having died-- of being dead-- to have to go through that and still go on day after day... must be exhausting in it's own way. Not to even mention all the changes that go with it.]

While he might not be a vampire... I have a friend who had to undergo a similar fate back home, resurrected for someone's purposes after his death. I'm just glad that those changes aren't stopping you from living life the way you want to. I know tea in the evening probably feels a bit strange but... I wouldn't mind enjoying things like this more often. If there's anything I can do at all, please don't hesitate to ask.

[Her sleep schedule is already a horrible mystery as it is. She certainly wouldn't mind making a habit of using that to spend time with a nocturnal friend. They are friends after all-- at least, Towa considers Edelgard that way.]

[Edelgard almost laughs at that notion of tea being strange. Almost. It was different now, because she drank it at night even before her changes. But now it was more a breakfast thing.]

I'm fine, really. But I'd love to spend more time with you, Towa.

[Because yes, they are friends. The notion, and the request, all make her feel quite warm.]

Drinking tea is something I still enjoy. And I like your company, too. I don't want to impose, of course, but I'm always willing to make the time to spend with you.

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Heehee, it's not imposing at all! I'm up late a lot of nights, either because of work or because of my hobbies...

[And she was the type of person that even if she was busy, she'd just make time. It was never a bother-- if anything, it helped her push herself harder. Having people she cared for was the greatest motivator she could ask for.]

So having some company once in a while would be great for me too.

Then yes.

[Edelgard reaches her hand out, palm up. A kind of promise offering.

She can't really hide the slight flush in her cheeks at the thought, anyway. So she doesn't bother to look away. Friends? Those are things she has precious few of.]

I'd love that, if we could.

[Towa couldn't be happier for the promise, placing her hand in Edelgard's with a bright smile.]

The truth is, I'm a huge fan of stargazing. So I'd be really happy if you would join me. I know a few stories I can tell too, if you're interested. I've been researching it for a while, actually.

Oh, yes of course. The more we learn about this world, the better.

[Pleased? She couldn't be more so.]

You're such an industrious person, Towa.

Heheh, I don't know about that...

[But then, she always was pretty terrible at simply accepting compliments.]

Actually, I come from a family of scholars. So something like this... I guess you could say it runs in the family. It's more of a hobby for me but-- it still feels like carrying a part of them with me.

[Admittedly she's had a little more time for it here without pressing military matters to be dealt with at every moment.]

Scholarship as a hobby? That's quite a time investment, regardless of the reason. What is your area of study?

[Accept her compliments, Towa.]

[It's hard to argue with someone like Edelgard. It was true she did at least put a lot of work into it-- so she'll accept it.]

Aside from the astronomy I did with grandfather-- politics was actually my personal focus.

Politics? As in the personal aspects, or overarching theory?

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