Some June quests

[quintessent]

Who: Allura and others [closed]
When: June + July
Where: Aefenglom
What: Quest catch all!
Warnings: N/A

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[seemstressed]

_{[To be fair, compared to Tataru, Allura is all leg. Fussing is what Tataru does, whether it's over those she has to wrangle or coin-filled coffers; naturally this tendency extends to her creative endevours as well. It feels good to fuss though, at least over something like this.]}

That's because a bathing suit is different, Princess! The point of clothes like this is to be alluring.

_{[Alluring Allura. Haha.]}

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[It's true, yet the woman doesn't seem to have any trouble dealing with Allura's height. And if she were allowed to move at all, she'd enjoy watching the lalafel work her magic.]

Alluring, hm? [She smiles at the wordplay, posture relaxing a little,] It's a shame I don't have my powers from home. As a shapeshifter, I could help you design all manner of clothing.

[A pity, really. A model that can change shape at will?]

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You can shapeshift?

_{[Clearly such knowledge has the Lalafell brighten with excitement as she comes to stand before the other woman, taking stock of her from a different angle.]}

My, that's incredible! What can you shift into?

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Normally, yes. Unfortunately that power seems to have faded when I came here.

[Believe her, she’s tried. Maybe someday she’ll find a magical replacement for that ability.]

It wasn’t very much, I could become taller or shorter. Or turn myself purple.

[Said with a small laugh.] But here I am just as I am.

[Long legs and all.]

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Purple?

_{[Yeah, that's the part that really sticks out to her. The changing of one's height is neat but purple. How neat. There's a small hum as she rocks back on her heels.]}

It would be convenient though, I think, to change one's height at will. I'm quite content with how I am, but it would make things much easier if I were able to be a teeny bit taller at times.

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[That’s fair. Being able to turn purple is pretty cool (and handy, when your enemies are all purple). She just smiles,]

I don’t think life is all that much easier when you’re tall, [A laugh, then, thoughtfully,] Other than reaching the top shelf in the pantry. I have to ask Lance to help me with that.

[Blithely, she’s enjoying the small talk with Tataru.]

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_{[Tataru thrives when it comes to small talk. Really, she lives for it, considering how chatty she is. It's this natural inclination of hers that has allowed her to be as crafty and successful as she is.]}

I wouldn't underestimate being able to reach things in high places. I'll admit that magic has helped quite a bit in that regard though.

_{[Bless Henry for teaching her levitation spells.]}

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Oh, I will have to learn that spell for myself then.

[Said with a laugh. She smooths the chiffon fabric over her thighs, enjoying the delicate feeling of it.]

It's a pity I won't have a chance to wear this properly, but I'm happy that I can help you craft something so lovely, Tataru.

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Thankfully it isn't too difficult a spell to learn. If I can learn it, surely you can.

_{[Considering Tataru's track record with magic...if she can do it, Allura must be capable. her second comment gets a laugh out of the Lalafell.]}

Well you could, if you're interested. I can always make you something similar.

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[She titters a small laugh,]

That is true, but it would be wasted. I don't have that sort of a relationship with anyone here. Or anywhere, mind you.

[Princesses aren't exactly known for their dating around.]

But maybe something similar... a little less transparent so I could wear it outside - it is getting terribly warm out.

[seemstressed]

Really? No crush at all? No one you fancy?

_{[Yes hello please gossip to her she's Nosy.]}

Oh...what about billowy pants? Or a skirt with a slit? Fabric that drapes and is light would be quite lovely!

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A skirt would be lovely.

[There’s a long beat of silence,]

And… there might be someone. I’m still figuring it out.

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Right?! It'd accentuate your legs! You've got nice ones so you ought to show them off.

_{[Calm down Tataru.]}

Oh? Oh? Do tell, do tell! Who?

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[She shifts her weight from one leg to the other - hopefully not making Tataru's job any more difficult.]

Do you remember the human from Ladies Day? You thought he was - ah - [She ducks her chin, lowering her voice.] in my harem.

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_{[No more difficult than what it usually is. She does pause though, pulling back to get a better look at the other woman. It takes a moment for things to click but when they do her eyes are widening, a smile splitting across her face.]}

...Wait, Keith? Really?!

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[Oh no. Hearing it outloud is making her regret confiding in the first place, heat flooding up to her cheeks.]

Maybe! I haven't quite figured it out yet. [Said defensively,] The bonding makes it a little difficult to decide.

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_{[No regret, just gossip now. Don't worry Allura! She'll keep your secret. Probably.]}

Ah, I suppose that would make it a bit difficult.

_{[She'd know, considering her own heart thrumming feelings toward Henry. It's Complicated.]}

But you knew him before coming here, yes? Surely you were fond of him back then?

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[There’s some small relief, that Tataru is on the same page as far as bonding getting in the way of figuring out feelings, and it makes her relax by a few degrees. More susceptible to the Girl Talk.]

If I am to be honest… we fought frequently before this. [She presses her lips together in a tight line.] It is not that I didn’t care for him, but we often butted heads on issues.

[The bonding helped with that, she realizes. Being able to feel his feelings helped put a damper on their fights before they happened. Especially when he was saying something different from how he was feeling.]

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You did, did you?

_{[There's a hum of consideration at that, as the Lalafell taps at her chin.]}

I don't know Keith very well, of course, but he did strike me as an individual who has trouble expressing himself with his words.

_{[Not stupid, mind you, just someone who seemed more focused on doing rather than talking.]}

So I suppose that doesn't surprise me.

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I don't think he talked to a lot of people, where he came from.

[Said kindly. It didn't help that neither of them were any good at being told they're wrong.]

Are you bonded, Tataru? Do you enjoy... holding hands with them?

[Listen, she's still figuring this all out.]

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<sub>[Looks like her assumption was correct then. Poor Keith. Awkward without meaning to be. A good guy, none the less though. He would have to be, for someone like Allura to give him the time of day.

The Lalafell isn't expecting the question aimed at her and it's cause for pause, if not a little pink on her cheeks.]</sub>

I am bonded, yes. To two individuals. One Witch, one Monster.

_{[Both silver haired beauties but that's neither here nor there. Don't judge her kink.]}

I will admit I find myself linking fingers with Henry quite often. It feels quite nice.

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[It just brings into question why Tataru brought Allura, another silver-haired beauty, on as a model.

At the answer, she beams a little. Both because she feels a little more justified in her handsy nature with Keith, but also... it's just nice to hear about.]

Henry? What is he like? Do you like him?

[Girl talk goes both ways.]

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What's he like?

_{[That gets a soft hum out of the Lalafell.]}

Well, he's a Witch like myself and from the desert like me, with fair hair and delicate features. I suppose in my world he would be considered a Black mage. He has an affinity for unsavory things which may deter some, but he has a charming personality.

_{[Or at least one she finds charming.]}

He always tries to smile and I find that admirable. I have to admit I'm quite fond of him.

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[Allura can’t help smiling in tandem at the way Tataru describes her bonded. She doesn’t really know what a black mage is and she’s not sure what counts as unsavory but it’s clear that Tataru is fond of him.]

Do you… feel romantically about him?

[Said with a small, playful smile. Girl talk is fun!]

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_{[Ah. To suddenly have the girl talk turned back on her. Those wide eyes of hers only seem to get larger as she looks back at Allura, pink in the face.]}

W-Well...

_{[Oh to say whether those feelings she feels are romantic or not! Surely they must be to a degree, yes? After all, her and Henry tease one another quite often, dancing over the line of whether or not they could be considered more than a Bonded pair.]}

He did get my ring size out of me.