Active ( 1X1 ) [Taeko - The Republic] Nun of Your Business

[Karcen]

The small village of Taeko, nestled in the eastern reaches of The Republic and precariously close to the contested border with the East Empire, lay beneath the gentle wash of twilight, its thatched roofs and narrow, winding paths wrapped in the soft glow of lanterns. It was a humble village, a place where the earth’s bounty and the toil of its beastkin inhabitants kept life simple, though often challenging. The architecture was modest yet charming, with wooden structures adorned by paper lanterns and bamboo fences. In this hour of celebration, Taeko’s typically quiet air was broken by the joyful voices and laughter of villagers who finally felt a fleeting peace.

A makeshift feast had been laid out, no grand banquet but an earnest display of hospitality: rice balls and fresh vegetables. The low but spirited notes of a bamboo flute added a lilting melody to the air as families and friends reunited, emotions spilling freely in embraces and tears. For now, fear had subsided, and hope had kindled in the hearts of Taeko’s people.

Katja Galinka
languages: common

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Katja had decided to leave the group to deal with yet another person from another world, not because she didn't want to help or she didn't care about the person that had just shown up, btu she was starting to freeze. Katja might not have the best record when it came to caring for herself , but even she was hard pressed to no listen to her body's need for heat in her soaked clothes that only felt like they were getting colder. She had meant to bathe a bit more and try to dry her clothes a bit more, but well Yukan coming and the whole thing with the other otherworlder had forced her to put her her clothe son in haste meaning she was lacking an unseen layer, though hopefully no one would notice. Still as she entered the village which actually had light, her clothes still dripping the music and cheer was another to warm her heart if not her bones. it was getting early, or later or something the party had started near midnight and it felt like it had been hours, but likely only one had passed at mac given she an Yukan had not exactly partaken in things and had been interrupted.

Walking through the streets towards the large bonfire that was still blazing away in the center of the village Katja did notice some odd looks, though she doubted it was because of the beast people disliking humans like before or because of her wet clothes. The dislike of humans was still likely there sadly, but for tonight at least it was cast to she side given it had been mostly humans that had saved their villagers and Katja had been lucky enough to help them out. Katja didn't know what could be the reason for people to smirk and then whisper to each other or seeming look her over, yes her clothing was a bit tighter than normal but they were all beast people they couldn't really look at her that way. That was at least what she assumed given most of the beast people here were radically different than humans so their sense of what looked good should be different in her mind. She was completely unaware that the rumors of her meeting with Yukan had gone from a talk to a lovers times alone, likewise she was unaware that people thought Yukan was with Okami or her or both, if she did then she would pity Yukan to be the center of such stranger rumors when he was clearly a man of honor who would not do such things. That the rumors might be insulting to her didn't matter she had no reputation to keep up here, no name to be known.

Finally reaching the center Katja took a seat on one of the benches that had been set up around the blazing bonfire and watched the blaze and the people somehow still dancing around the inferno. They moved a bit stiffly in rhythm with the beats of a large drum, it was far from the dances that Katja was used to seeing. Though this whole country seemed to be similar to the east and she mostly knew of western traditions, though east and west meant little in her world. Still it was nice to watch and the fire was hot enough that even from a distance Katja could feel herself warming up slowly. Katja found her hand wandering to her stomach over where she had been pierced, where the clothing was still torn and felt a twinge of something not regret or nostalgia, perhaps it was loss. These clothes had been something that she had only worn because of the benefits, but still she was attached to them, they had become something oddly important, one of the few links to her home. Now it was ruined and she didn't know if it could be repaired, it likely could but would it be the same? It had already lost it's power and now it was going to lose some of it's substance. She didn't know if she should get it repaired or perhaps get some new clothes, the labyrinth was gone so why should she wear what it gave her?

Katja thought back to her time at the monastery to the sisters and felt that she really could use them more than anything right now. She hated to admit it but that near death scrape might have shook her , made her doubt not god but herself. She was weak and while she seemingly helped she was still wondering if she really had. if she had had doubts before she always knew who to asked the sister superior, btu now she couldn't even ask someone similar. " sister i wish you were here " She sighed perhaps the only sullen looking person in the crowd as she sat alone at the bench. So much of her self had been tied into healing and now she was truly realizing how limited she was.

Elvario

 

[Elvario]

Chandra Jarmil

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Equipped titles: Human, Ryken Adventurer F, Lanost Survivor, Shy
Backstory: Ever since her home-town of Lanost was wiped off the map and she lost all of her family in one horrifying event, she's been looking to become strong enough to never have to deal with such a tragedy ever again.
Languages: {Sylvan} | Common | #Abyssal#
Mentions: Katja Karcen

Kalina (posing as Chandra) had been having a rather awful day. Well, not just her day, the entire week. She'd heard rumours of some vampire having been found out in the east of Kuridan. One that she had reason to believe might be related to her own vampirism. So she'd travelled all the way there, only to find... it was just a random ass [Beast] with an allergy to garlic. Like... Ugh. She'd spent so much time travelling and searching for no reason at all!

To make matters worse, her supplies had run out due to how long she'd stubbornly kept looking, hoping her conclusion was wrong. She debated trying to charm some of the [Beast]s here into 'donating' yet the taste of [Beast] was rather unpleasant and gamey. It'd be a lot of trouble for an unpleasant meal.

To her surprise, one of the latest villages she'd passed seemed to be in a rather festive mood. That was promising. Drunk people were more agree-able. Who knew, maybe some boozed up blood would make the flavour better. She'd spot the makeshift feast, but she knew her stomach wouldn't digest those things.

As it was getting darker and colder, she recalled how being half-dead was annoying as well. Her body temperature was always on the lower end. Cold didn't help that. She figured she'd go closer to the bonfire. Warm up whilst she'd try see if she could find some 'volunteers' to feed the hungry. She looked around. Many beasts. Most not looking particularly cute, let alone tasty.

That's when she spotted a non-beast. A woman that was clearly a Human. Most Humans tasted relatively plain, like potatoes, unless they had magic to them. Even so, plain tasting was far preferable over gross and overly gamey. Some deity seemed to be on her side as well, as the Human seemed to be a bit of an outcast and a downer. An easy victim, well, volunteer.

Putting up a smile, she'd sit down right next to Katja. “I didn't think I'd find another Human in this area, but to find one so gorgeous yet looking so sullen, I cannot help but wonder, do these festivities not brighten your mood, dear?” Seeing how she was hungry, she wouldn't waste any effort, laying it on thick with her [Roguish Charm] like a true [Femme Fatala].

Spoiler: Used abilities and Invoked titles.

Roguish Charm – Seduction B, Deception B, Persuasion B, Disguise B, Energised B – Character uses their words, disguises and charms to get things done. - Grade Be – 3 Post Cooldown
[Femme Fatale] - Character is known and effective at using Seduction to achieve their goals.

 

[Karcen]

Katja Galinka
languages: common

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Katja didn't realize just how downcast she look in her thoughts, she should be happy but aside from the wound in her side she had been weak. She hadn't realized it till just now but before that her ability to heal had been barely anything. Perhaps that was a sign? She hadn't even noticed that there was yet another human in the village till she spoke. Katja of course assumed she was here because of the rumors, the thing that had brought everyone here. The woman however didn't even ask about the rumors instead seeming to focus on Katja herself. The mention of gorgeous which normally Katja would brush off actully made her blush. She didn't realize what she was speaking to or notice the powerful skills working on her.

Katja blinked and managed to perk up a bit being brought out of her head by well someone she wasn't having to be serious around. Neco arc had been a relief in that manner. Katja chuckled a bit " Honestly you would be surprised there are humans falling from the heavens around here it seems " katja said a soft smile on her face though the joke was an inside one " I'm sorry if my mood was draining the fun, but you might say I was having a confidence issue. If you cane about the villagers vanishing you are sadly a bit late. This party is actully a celebration for what the others did " Katja explained her mood shifting rapidly though she found it a bit hard to look away from the other woman.
Elvario

 

[Elvario]

Chandra Jarmil

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Mentions: Katja Karcen

“Oh my, Humans falling out of the heavens? That'd explain how you got here~” She'd joke, reference the age-old and slightly cliché compliment. Wait, now that she looked closer... Was this woman sort-off... pretty wet right now? How peculiar. She figured perhaps she shouldn't ask, as she still had to get herself a meal ticket first.

“A confidence issue?” She'd smile. “You're far too pretty for such worries~ Though if you need a stranger to hear you out, I'm glad to provide a listening ear.” She'd state. It sounded more and more like she'd found her perfect meal ticket pretty early on.

“I'm afraid I know nothing of villagers vanishing, I just passed through here. Though I'm glad their issues are resolved~ Then again, it's a shame to hear yours aren't? Won't you tell me a bit more?” She's state with a wink. Still using her Roguish Charm. “Ah, but perhaps introductions are in order? I'm Chandra Jarmil, Adventurer.”

Spoiler: Used abilities and Invoked titles.

Roguish Charm – Seduction B, Deception B, Persuasion B, Disguise B, Energised B – Character uses their words, disguises and charms to get things done. - Grade Be – 3 Post Cooldown
[Femme Fatale] - Character is known and effective at using Seduction to achieve their goals.

 

[Karcen]

Katja Galinka
languages: common

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Katja couldn't help but chuckle at the woman's rather over used pick up line, though oddly it didn't seem cheesy when she said it. It was kind of odd, but Katja would never truly suspect that others would try to manipulate her, she trusted others to be honest when she first met them all. So despite things being a bit odd she didn't suspect a thing and chalked it up to the woman simply being good at talking to others. As She called Katja pretty she couldn't suppress a blush. Thoughts that were normally so very alien to her flooded her mind. Well she knew that people found her attractive, at least some did, but normally what she wore was enough to ward off unwanted advances. Others were quickly put off by her as they put it god bothering attitude. They did not know true god bothering. As the woman Chandra kept speaking Katja just felt like any desire to bury her issues were gone, the idea to wave them off as nothing stopped. She didn't know why but she could feel she could tell Chandra anything. Katja didn't get why she was blushing over rather simple compliments or willing to open up about what in truth was self centered worries. She could think of one thing, that perhaps this was what they called love at first sight, which Katja well she had heard of but always been to busy to every have happen to her. While in her world in the old days the church she grew up in might have frowned on such things, hers had ended up focusing more on love and all its forms. it was what might have been called an open minded or liberal take by some, but Katja liked it god was a being of love and compassion so why deny such things.

" I well umm you are rather pretty yourself you know " She tried and likely utterly failed to flirt back to Chandra " But my name is Katja Galinka " not explaining she was not a nun or priestess as well Chandra didn't seem to notice or care about such things. " Perhaps God has sent me just who i needed. My trouble is well, perhaps it is the sin of pride. I came form another world and there is was a rather powerful healer, but that power was lost when god saw fit that i come here. " She could only hope that Chandra had heard of other worlds and understood the idea. " such pride to miss something taken is a sin for sure, but without it i feel lost, i helped the others with my barriers, maybe even saved lives, but i was a healer and that was how i helped people. I just don't really feel like i did much or helped anyone that much. I just want to help someone myself without feeling like i was just assisting " Katja sighed at the end feeling guilty about such things " This really is to much pride over something that belongs to god isn't it?" She asked not really expecting Chandra to understand her god or get why pride bugged her so much. she could really only hope for some kind words and hopefully some advice god had brought them together now for a reason for sure.

 

[Elvario]

Chandra Jarmil

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Mentions: Katja Karcen

Chandra chuckled at the return compliment. It sounded like dinner was served. Perhaps breakfast as well, if she kept playing her cards right. “Why, thank you~” She'd smile. Though, thinking of it, it was a tad odd. She'd designed this appearance, so would the compliment be more about her fashion sense than about her actual beauty? That was surely a thing to ponder about later, once she'd had her food.

The name of 'God' shortly triggered some flash-backs to her past life. The last time she'd heard that monotheistic type of address to a deity was on earth, when she'd been told God had abandoned them. Fun times. She wondered if this was another person from another world or if there were some cults serving a singular deity in this one as well. Yet, well, a meal was a meal. Perhaps... this would make it a fun one as well? She wasn't sure if it was the remaining [monster] bit in her, but the idea of sipping from a nun was making her even thirstier.

Her answer came very early on. Sent from another world. She'd just nod. It wasn't too uncommon, nor was it that much of a secret. Even so, she was still 'nice' in a way. Enough so to at least want to 'pay back' for her future meal. She'd chuckle at the woman's troubles, shaking her head. “You're confused. That doesn't sound like pride at all. It just sounds like you're saddened by being unable to help others as well as you did before. That's commendable. It's a drive and motivation to regain your lost powers and help them as effectively as you were once capable off, no?” Whether it was the truth or not, Kalina figured that'd be the best way to think about it, which (combined with some continuing Roguish Charm), made her pretty convincing.

That said, she still had an empty stomach. Right here was far, far too crowded. Good thing there seemed to be an easy excuse to find some place more quiet. “I don't know why, but your clothes seem wet. Aren't you cold like that? Perhaps we can find you an inn room to dry off and rent some dry clothes or just pull out some blankets or something, right?” She'd suggest.

 

[Karcen]

Katja Galinka
languages: common

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Katja listened to Chandra and she had to agree the woman made and odd amount of sense, though Katja was already on this line of thought somewhat. She did feel it was pride, but she also just wanted to help more, maybe it was because she was used to healing those that were hurt and feeling like she was playing a bigger role than casting barriers. It was a new thing something that she had never done before and perhaps it helped as much. She had spent her life learning to heal and now her best way to help was not to heal. She couldn't help but feel like she was wasting something.

Then Chandra brought up her clothes, the very reason that she had come here and Katja's blush deepened as she suggested renting an inn room. Katja shouldn't see much in the innocent offer to get the room, but well her mind kept going places. It was strange but Katja guessed this was how it was to love someone in that way over just having them as friend or family. it was so odd to think anything this person said seemed like a smart or witty idea. " Oh this long story, while i was helping the creature we fought speared me with its dark magic" as she explained this her hand went to her exposed stomach " It is only through a small miracle that i lived, but well i was covered in blood and needed to wash off, and then people started shooting and i'm here now" She recapped her time in a village rather simply though leaving a lot of likely needed details. " and i am sad to say but i do not carry much or any money on me so if inn room would be on you but i am sure i can find a way to repay your kindness"

 

[Elvario]

Chandra Jarmil

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Mentions: Katja Karcen

For as well as her plans were going, the stories she got told in turn were certainly wild. “Speared by dark magic? Oh my...” That did explain the odd fashion statement. She figured she'd be a bit daring, as she'd move her hand to gently rub the exposed stomach. “Hmmm, that doesn't feel like a stomach that just got speared. It's a miracle it healed that well indeed~” She'd conclude her totally scientific investigation that she conducted without any ulterior motives.

People started shooting? “It sounds like you've had a rough adventure indeed, though I guess I can relate.” She'd been in similar positions herself, after all. Perhaps worse, thinking back on some of the stuff she'd regenerated from.

The next bit, however, almost made her reveal her fangs in a smile. Repaying favours? This was getting easier and easier. She figured she might as well try to see how much she could push things. “I'd gladly pay for one.” She'd lean in to whisper. “Though I'm not sure if I can pay for a room with two beds... I'm sure you'd not mind sharing one?” She'd giggle, making it just vague enough to be able to use 'just a joke' as an excuse if she'd pushed things too far.

Either way, she'd get up. “Well then, I think I past an inn not that far from here when I entered the place. Shall we go see if it's got a room left?” She'd state, offering a hand to pull up Katja. As before, she'd keep using the same Roguish Charm throughout.

 

[Karcen]

Katja Galinka
languages: common

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Katja broke out in goosebumps as she felt the other woman touch her exposed skin. Katja hadn't ever reacted like this to the touch of another man or woman. It was an odd new experience caused by something she couldn't fully explain though wasn't love just like that? she felt there was something else, but she couldn't put her finger on it she had a trust in Chandra but why? Though the questioning of trust was something katja didn't normally do, she tried to trust everyone and yet she was trying to find something that wasn't there in her mind. It was the mention of a room with one bed that shook Katja from her internal pondering. she was trying to find something that she didn't believe was there.

" Of course they say do not look gift horses in the mouth after all " Katja said trying not to read into what Chandra said, though the meaning was clear so clear anyone would see it. Still Katja didn't say no she didn't want to say no.

Katja took Chandra's hand and stood up " i am sure someone does" she said looking to the stars in the sky wonder what time it was and if she would get any sleep if what she thought Chandra was talking about was true.

The little lamb inn
The pair would end up finding a place that had rooms, and well it wasn't exactly busy this town wasn't exactly going to get many tourists. Still two beds had been costly so the pair had ended up opting for the single bed room. Katja was still thinking that that worked fine given Chandra was seemingly interested in her in that way. Katja was not normally one to just do it in fact she had turned people down before but now she just couldn't say no. " I well have to confess that this is my first time doing such things, i mean most assume i am a nun and thus have taken the vows to not do anything like this" Katja said nervously still thinking it was carnal desire that fueled Chandra and not hunger.

 

[Elvario]

Chandra Jarmil

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Mentions: Katja Karcen

So far, things were going so smoothly that Kalina was almost wondering if she was being set-up. Then again, like Katja said, she shouldn't look a gifted horse in the mouth. Now wasn't the time to suddenly get all paranoid. It seemed Kalina's bluff was actually backed up by facts, as it was indeed fairly pricey to get a double-bedded room. Probably due to how few people even visited this place to begin with.

Kalina was a tad surprised when the nun started talking about vows, until she remembered, That was indeed what nuns were about, weren't they? Kalina, misunderstanding the misunderstanding, thought her advances (which were mostly just there to get a meal ticket) were being rejected with the mention of vows. Then again, it wasn't her main goal to play with her food, the food itself was far more important.

“Don't worry, I've promised my girlfriend I wouldn't get too serious with others without informing her or getting her involved~” She'd state. She did make that promise with Scylla and she was intending to keep it. Then again, there were still plenty of options left before it got there, so she was still wondering if she should play with her food, even just a little. “Though I'm pretty sure there'd be a lot of fun things that'd break neither vow nor promise~” She'd smile.

That said, it was time for another main act. She'd sigh. “Ah, but I'm sorry, I should confess something.” She was perhaps part [monster], but she wasn't fully one. Even she was starting to feel just a little, tiny bit bad. So she figured she'd also be a little bit more honest. “You said you'd owe me a favour, no? Well, you see, I have a bit of a dietary issue that I think you'd be able to help me with...” She'd leave the next bit out for now, hoping the nun would be naïve enough to promise aid before she'd reveal the nature of said issue.

 

[Karcen]

Katja Galinka
languages: common

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Girlfriend.... girlfriend. Katja rolled the word around in her head over and over . Had she been the one reading to much into this? Had she fallen for someone that hadn't been meaning anything? Katja's face went red though not in anger as her mind worked to figure this out. Then she realized something, the feeling, it was not there. It was as if something buzzing in her head drawing out other thoughts had gone away. The emotions remained and she didn't feel like anything she had said or done hadn't been of her own free will, but she also felt like she had every so slightly been lead in a direction. Had she been charmed? Katja blinked her face returning to it's normal pale color as now she wondered things and why Chandra was keeping up the charms when the spell seemed to have stopped. Katja did want to clear one thing up though as she had great respect for real nuns and while she understood the confusion she always had to correct it and the vows were one of those things.

" I said i have not taken any vows i am not a nun you seemed to know what one was " Katja cleared up her mind feeling clearer now that whatever happened was over, though the feelings still lingered and Katja didn't think she would refuse any advances.

Katja sat down on the bed as Chandra admitted to having something to confess a diet that Katja might be able to helped with? how could Katja help if Chandra was bound by promises and Katja herself was no baker? what could Katja provide that would satisfy someone that wasn't that? She had only clothes, flesh, and blood. Blood, a charm, a raven haired woman charming people to get them away from others. A diet that no one else could help with. Gears were turning in her mind things that weren't real in her world outside of the labyrinth were real here and so could those exist to. Could Chandra be one of those creatures from old horror movies?

Katja let out a soft sigh as Chandra paused waiting for something for Katja to make a promise perhaps. " You have done a lot to get a meal that would have been freely given if you had asked. " she said assuming that if Chandra was what Katja thought she was then such deceptions were needed normally and thus didn't blame her. There wasn't any malice in Katja's voice if anything she was back to her kind self not holding a grudge.

 

[Elvario]

Chandra Jarmil

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Mentions: Katja Karcen

Upon hearing she'd been mistaken, she'd smile. Corrupting a nun might've been fun, but right now she'd thought of something even more fun. She kind-off wanted to see if she could get this 'not a nun' into the Coven. Seeing how Kalina had pretty much admitted to being relatively 'sketchy' when it came to her diet, something that Katja seemed to understand, she hadn't expected the latter's first reaction to be a clarification that she hadn't made any vows.

“Oho, my bad~” She'd chuckle, moving closer. Her hand would (unless she was stopped) gently brush along a lock of Katja's hair. “Perhaps I should make use of that fact a little after all~” She'd wink. “If you haven't made any vows, I'm sure you'd not mind me eventually introducing you to my girlfriend either, no?” She chuckled. In her own, relatively twisted, sense of loyalty, whatever happened between her Katja would be fair game if she'd keep her promise of giving Scylla a chance to get involved. “If so, I'm sure I can make you happy to not taken any vows~”

That said, having her Katja sigh, Kalina realised she was possibly playing with her food a bit too much. Katja's words were pretty confusing. That said, they sounded so... oddly honest. So wholesome. Truthfully, Kalina's terribly lonely previous life, her long years of wandering alone in this one and the trauma of what'd happened with her sister, had made it terribly easy for her own half-dead heart to start beating faster for someone. Right now, Katja was starting to become one of those someone's.

Deciding to drop her disguise, she'd lock the door and turn into her normal self.

Kalina Chivernu

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“Hmmm~ It seems you've figured out what's up, so I guess that disguise won't be needed.” She'd flash Katja a fanged smile. “Kalina Chivernu, adventurer, vampire hunter and oddly enough a dhampir myself. A pleasure to meet you for real~” She would introduce herself honestly this time around. “Although I must say, there is one thing I should correct you on.” She'd lean in, getting her face directly in front of Katja's staring deeply into those pretty red eyes. “Charming someone as gorgeous and lovely as you, who also turns out to be generous and kind, would never be something I'd consider work~” She'd once again use her [Roguish Charm], although time around, without the deception. This time around, she was fully honest.

Roguish Charm – Seduction B, Deception B, Persuasion B, Disguise B, Energised B – Character uses their words, disguises and charms to get things done. - Grade Be – 3 Post Cooldown

 

[Karcen]

Katja Galinka
languages: common

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Katja didn't know what she should feel towards the damphir. She did feel rather deceived as she had been, but such things were minor given the truth had been given. Katja didn't fear or hate the half undead being her world had quite a few tales of heroic half vampires. Still the fitting hit oddly deep. Well Kalina had cone clean about who she was snd what so Katja was willing to let the past be the past and listen to her words now as if they were the first. To many this might be to forgiving to trusting, but it was Katja beiliving in others as she beilived in God. All beings had good on them and she wanted to beilive in that good no matter the past wrongs.

Katja stared into kalina's golden eyes as the damphir spoke detecting no lies. Not that she had ever done so, and blushed a bit though not as much when kalina was in her guise. Katja had her soft smile on the charts still worked on her as well love was love though the news of a girl friend still weighed on her. There was also the matter of well what any blood drinker wanted from the living.

" A damphir hunting vampires is actully a pretty common story in my home world " katja said revealing if it wasn't clear already she was not of this earth. " though before you tease me out of my habit I am guessing you need a drink, does it have to be from the neck? " business first then pleasure then maybe sone new clothes tomorrow. The worry of the vampric curse spreading wasn't a concern of katja's as she didn't think damphirs could from the media of her world.

 

[Elvario]

Kalina Chivernu

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Mentions: Katja Karcen

Katja's words were a tad surprising. She thought what she'd been doing had been a tad more unique, but apparently not across space and time. Either that, or the meaning of 'dhampir' was simply different. Whichever it was, it didn't need much more thought. She'd finally found another food source that seemed willing to deal with her without any prejudice and she was rather motivated to make the most of it. The fact that Katja was rather pleasing on the eyes, of course, only made everything a whole lot easier.

Oddly enough, there seemed to be some oddly direct attitude towards 'drinking' coming from Katja. Almost like it was a business. Kalina figured she'd 'educate' the not-a-nun a little, as she'd smile once more. She'd put a vial and a dagger on the table in their room. “Filling that up would be the easiest, yet least enjoyable option.” She wasn't going to pretend like she'd need to drink blood directly, as she'd done enough lying thus far.

“Yet I can assure you that the more direct approach is a whole lot more worth it.” She'd lean in, to whisper into Katja's ear. “I've heard from trusted sources that the sensation is one worth having~” As for the location, she moved back a bit, then shook her head. “If there's blood vessels, it'll work. Neck or shoulder tends to be easier and more common, but by no means would it be the only possible spot~”

By now, Kalina was no longer thinking entirely straight. The meal being the main thing on her mind. Her eyes would display a hunger, perhaps a lust, though she was still in control enough to hold back and await formal permission. “You know, I learned there's even some people that like it when there's just a slight pang of pain when bitten. Do you want to help me figure out what it is they like about it?” She'd chuckle. “Don't worry, I can be really gentle as well, if you'd prefer~”

 

[Karcen]

Katja Galinka
languages: common

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Katja hadn't even thought that something like bottled blood would work, well not without sone water to keep it liquid, but she assumed it had to be freshly poured or drained to work. The same with where it was drawn from sge hadn't knowing of anywhere would work as most stories liked the neck bite thing. Some would depict vampires biting and feeding from anywhere and it seemed the same rules applied here.

As kalina spoke in her ear katja shivered even without the mystical backing of whatever she had been doing the position Katja was in and everything had happened had put her in a more open mood. Though kalina did seem to be getting very forward for having been more composed before could her hunger be that great?

Katja reached up the the shawl that covered her neck and shoulders and up did it. Her neck was laid bare as she did so. " I think you need to drink before we do anything more " her voice showing only concern for the blood drinker she had only just met " Though if you think it might some how show you could bite somewhere a bit lower " she teased trying again to flirt back as she moved her arms just right to push on her chest and make her sizable chest even more prominent.

 

[Elvario]

Kalina Chivernu

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Mentions: Katja Karcen

To be told, by another, that she needed a drink? That was bringing back some great memories of her first meeting with Sophia. She missed that one. That said, old memories could remain that way, it was clearly time to make some new ones. On the topic of new memories, she was legit stunned for a moment. She'd seen lots of odd things, got a fair amount of strange offers and had experienced some wild and wacky things. Yet this offer was new. Very new.

The nun certainly had some size-able assets that she put on display. For her to also be be offering for Kalina to test her fangs into some high quality meat? That was simply irresistible. “You know what they say... tease the dhampir and you get the fangs.” She'd chuckle, fangs out in full. If the offer had been a bluff, it'd been a big mistake to bluff in front of a hungry dampir, as the idea of grading this meat in the Wagyu Beef Grading system was too tempting not to follow suit with it.

Seeing how the nun's clothing was already torn up, the vampire didn't feel all that hesitant to open it up a little more to get to what was offered to her. One of the measures of Wagyu Beef Grading system was the meat's firmness. Be it through simply holding it, squeezing it a little, massaging it or through having her fangs pierce it, Kalina could confirm its qualities in a variety of ways. The firmness was definitely above average. Good or very good? She'd sink her fangs in a bit deeper. Very good it was. The firmness of this meat was proven by being able to resist her fangs ever so slightly, before giving way and being a little bouncy, which was exactly what you'd want in an A-grade piece of meat. The texture, of course, was equally important. Between coarse and fine, the dhampir realised her natural weapons (fangs) met little resistance along the way. Fine it was. Very fine, even. Easily another 5/5 score on that rating.

Whilst Kalina wasn't entirely sure how to measure 'Yield' of this meat like a professional, she could at least fully appreciate its bloody qualities like a real [Blood Celebrant] and realised it was truly some finely aged mage. Magic always did give the blood that little bit of extra sweetness to it that'd make even Humans stand out as extra tasty and pleasant, making them rise from simple 'plain like potatoes' to a full on enjoyable course. All in all, it was definitely a high and worthwhile quality to experience. Also rather fresh, but the latter was to be expected.

 

[Karcen]

Katja Galinka
languages: common

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While she had Made the offer that Kalina took her up on the teasing was something of a surprise. Katja had again let herself get swept up and put in a mood by Kalina's words. Still she had made the offer and there was no going back now that Kalina was going to have a meal from somewhere softer than her neck. It seemed that her forgetting anything under her robe in the river wash basket had been perhaps a stroke of luck. Though for who it was katja was unsure.

The testing of her quality by Kalina would make her break out once again in goose bumps. It was a first time from another, while yukan and a few others had by circumstances seen her goods Kalina was the first to get to test them to sample them. The fangs felt like pin pricks compared to the dark magic spear that had left her clothes in their sorry state. Though it was said in sone stories the bite of the undead brought a euphoria to the one bitten, they also said the opposite, but Katja found that it was more the former.

While Kalina got to enjoy the flavor of the rare waygu Katja was tested to almost electric like jolts radiating from the bite site. They weren't like those of a true shock, no pain from the quick discharge of energy, but a slower almost wave like heat. The jolts moved through Katjas body causing toes to curl and her to let out a pant as her hand perhaps out of reflex to rest on Kalina's head as if to comfort any guilt the other woman might have for indulging in the crimson fluid that leaked from the highest grade of waygu beef she had found.

 

[Elvario]

Kalina Chivernu

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Mentions: Katja Karcen

Biting into such a bouncy, full object was definitely a new experience, far different from biting into a neck, shoulder or arm. Yet tasting the flow of blood was nothing new. Having taken in all its flavour complexity, the Humanness, the mana, the virginity, the freshness, she struggled to eventually pull her fangs back out. Perhaps also due to the medium being a tad more willing to be lifted up along with her fangs. She licked her lips. “Gods... That was amazing, but I'll have to stop myself there or I might not be able to do so and leave you anaemic.” Taking more than she should, from such a wonderful provider, would be the pinnacle of bad behaviour, so she'd use all her willpower to stop herself.

That said... Her hands had moved on their own, as they kept analysing the various qualities of the assets she'd explored prior. “To think you could use these to drink blood...”instead of just milk. She would've never even come up with the idea herself. Applying various levels of force to the objects, she was able to scientifically determine that her drinking hadn't negatively influenced the firmness or bounciness. It was always good to know that you'd left your food sources undamaged and ready for future usage, so she was glad to inspect them to their fullest.

With the new and fresh blood flowing through her veins, she could feel her body warming up a bit. “Hmmm... you're warming me up already.” She'd smile. “Although perhaps you should get out of these soggy clothes, dry off and help me warm you up? Giving me such a wonderful meal deserves to be rewarded~”

 

[Karcen]

Katja Galinka
languages: common

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" When you need it you can take as much as you need, my healing might be lacking but i think i can fix that much " Katja chuckled her mouth writing a check she hopefully wouldn't have to cash. The bite mark left behind after the biting area fully settled down didn't really seem to leak much if any blood despite the size of the holes. A bite was a small price to pay to spend some time with someone that was honestly pretty interesting and seemed in some ways to need someone. The fact she hid herself behind disguises to Katja was a sad thing that she had been born from a likely very unhealthy union was beyond her control. Katja saw the good in all people and whatever darkness Kalina might try to cloak herself in Katja could feel she wasn't a bad person, and even if she had been a bad person can change if they just wanted to.

Though the end of the bite didn't end the sensations from the bitten area as Kalina seemed to have a great enjoyment of playing with them. Well she had said she had a girlfriend so she would be interested in such parts of a person. As they were teased Katja couldn't hide a soft moan as just the right spot was teased by more experienced hands. " yes well depending on things you can well drink from there again latter" Katja blushed that much she had already done once so why not again and she didn't know where she would be staying. She had thought to help Yukan maybe Kalina would help, but even Katja had not sworn to stay forever just until she felt like she was being tugged elsewhere.

" You wouldn't happen to also have some spare clothes i could earn as well mine are rather tattered? " Katja asked mostly joking though if anyone might have more clothes it would be someone that had to hide their true self. Still Kalina was right about it being time to get out of her clothes, they had moved from the point of being cold and wet to just being uncomfortable and wet, which was one the road to being okay to wear but well she might not need them for a bit. Kataj moved off the bed a little wobble as she recover from the blood sucking fully and discarded her soaked clothes perhaps surprising the other woman with her lack of anything under the robe. " At least this time someone sees me like this i am not in a river. Still i do hope i won't be the only one with everything exposed tonight. "

 

[Elvario]

Kalina Chivernu

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Mentions: Katja Karcen

As appealing as the offer was, Kalina knew from experience (or well, the experience of others) that Healing Magic didn't recover lost blood, as only Regeneration did so. “I'm afraid you'd not be the first to think their healing magic could help them and realise they were wrong.” She'd state, her kindness beating out the remaining hunger. “Though perhaps you'd be good again for breakfast...” She'd mumble. That'd at least be able to make her face the next day on a full stomach for a change, as it'd been a long while since she'd felt 'full' when it came to appetite.

She chuckled at the offer. Weird as it had been, it'd been a surprisingly fun and enjoyable type of weird. “Perhaps I should see if the other one matches up?” She'd state, in a joking manner, though it was pretty clear she'd be rather down to back it up.

As for being asked for clothing, she'd nod. “I do. They're mostly for disguising myself and I'm not sure if they'd fit you though.” She'd state, as she'd pull out a few pieces of clothing from her backpack. Those were all she had for the sake of [Disguise B]. Among them some business-type wear, a green dress, a rather revealing outfit and... Katja might just see the slightest bit of some blue-ish nun looking robes, though Kalina would put those back without saying much. (Check the images in her alternate identity skill for some ideas on what it'd be.) Possibly realising that the last disguise might be a tad awkward or not wanting to 'reveal' it or something along those lines.

At the last statement, Kalina chuckled. “I did expose a fair bit already, didn't I?” She joked about admitting to being a dhampir and needing blood. “Although I guess you've earned it~” She'd state, as she started to remove some of the armour she was wearing. Depending on what the 'not-a-nun' was into, she'd be able to thoroughly enjoy the sight of Kalina putting down two rapiers, a hand-crossbow, a hidden catalyst, unstrapping lots of pieces of armour and putting down a fair few empty flasks and whatnot.

 

[Karcen]

Katja Galinka
languages: common

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The new of healing not fixing blood loss was odd given if it hadn't then well the healing had been more of a miracle, though Katja wondered if their understandings of healings were different. Katja didn't hear everything Kalina said and mostly just heard the breakfast, yep they were spending the night together for sure with that word not just some flirty teasing. The clothes might not fit her, though what to wear if she in deed did take some? Katja was in need of the clothes though there was the seamstress that might be able to fix her current discarded clothing. Katja did get a glimpse of blue and the color felt oddly familiar. Had Kalina dressed as a nun? Well that was some disguise though were there nun nuns here id the words of Christ spread to this world was well? Well Kalina didn't want to share it whatever the final disguise actually was. If anything having so many names and identities made Katja feel more for Kalina than her being a good person with a monster parent she had to hide herself behind many masks.

As kalina decided to return Katja's revealing of her from Katja put the clothes off to the side they could figure those things out latter. The show Katja got from the dhampir was rather funny making Katja almost laugh as well the heavily armed woman had far more to unburden herself of that Katja had. The wait however was worth it and Katja wondered if something she wanted to say would kill the mood, but she decided to do so. Katja put her arms around the other now unarmored woman's waist and moved into a hug now that both were hiding nothing or well close to nothing. " Kalina you won't have to hide anything around me " She said really needing to learn what to say to entice others but still she leaned in to kiss the other woman.

 

[Elvario]

Kalina Chivernu

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Mentions: Katja Karcen

Seeing how Kalina wasn't wearing just armour, but also her regular clothes, she still had one final layer to go by the time Katja went to embrace her. That said, she paused when Katja mentioned the bit about not having to hide anything. “Right...” She felt like she knew what that was about. She sighed. “I'm assuming you saw this?” She'd pull out the nun's outfit. “It's a tad embarrassing, but I figured the best way to try disguise myself might be to become of those those most likely to judge me for what I am.” That was the bitter and awkward, also possibly mood-breaking, truth behind it. “Ehm... well, I guess you said you weren't a nun either, so I hope you don't take it personal?”

As for hiding things, there was another thing Kalina wasn't entirely confident about just yet. Among the many transformation her body had went through, from Lune Elf to Vampire to Dhampir, there was one thing that'd remained consistent. Some of the scars she'd gotten, whether it were those from before her memories of 'this' life had kicked in or after, had always remained. Not even healing, regeneration or transforming into a different species seemed able to fix what had been engrained into her body so deeply and so long ago. Slowly removing her coat, her arms would be revealed. Along with the pale, Lune Elven skin that made the scar marks all the more visible. “I eh... do hope that these don't bother you either?” She knew they'd not bother someone she knew well, like Scylla or Iberis, but for a relative stranger, she wasn't sure.

 

[Karcen]

Katja Galinka
languages: common

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" I know how some are, but i have always been raised with the teachings of loves, compassion and kindness " Katja said a soft smile on her face not at all insulted to many had taken the word for hate. " anyone can be a good person if they want to, if they just try " That was a personal belief though she had always been taught god was all loving so to her that meant no being was beyond forgiveness beyond being good no matter how far they had fallen. Dressing as a nun was very very low on the list of bad things given Katja herself did it technically. " A scar is a scar you have a had a hard life but still are a good person" Katja said comforting Kalina not at all put off by the scar. She wouldn't offer to try to heal it as it might be one of those things that simply didn't heal in this world.

" Now then" Katja said switching from the deep subjects " Enough of that, how about we move back to more fun topics, clothes and such can wait " She said waiting for Kalina to confirm before they would move onto that reward Katja had earned earlier.

 

[Elvario]

Kalina Chivernu

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Mentions: Katja Karcen

“Trying would be an understatement.” She'd reply, though she didn't clarify. Her whole journey of struggling with being a monster, fighting to become a half-monster, still hoping to become 'normal' and all the struggles to remain 'good' that accompanied weren't a fun or suitable talk to be having in this moment.

Upon hearing the scar didn't matter, many more would soon be on display, as pieces of clothing were finding their way to the floor. Though some better things also ended up finding their reveal. Like how the life she'd been leading had kept Kalina in a very good physique. That said, there was just one thing that kept bugging Kalina. “This might be a tad weird to ask or mention in our current... situation, but would you want to come meet my girlfriend later? I feel like introducing the two of you would be the only way I could feel like going as far as I'd want without having to feel guilty.” She felt like she'd definitely hold back a lot otherwise, as no matter how appealing, kind and tasty this woman had been, she still felt her heart belonged primarily to Scylla and that she was obligated to 'share' or at least 'report about and introduce' anyone she'd find along the way.

 

[Karcen]

Katja Galinka
languages: common

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" Well did say i would help Yukan, though i did also say i would not always be helping him so i wouldn't mind meeting her " Katja didn't know what kind of woman Kalina's girlfriend would be, but Katja was sure it would be fine. " anyways i think we can move onto the well act" Katja said her inexperience showing as the two would move to the bed to start what they have been dancing around for well pretty much since they met.

The next morning
The night became the morning and with it the people that had just the night before been partying were back to work, at least those not crippled by a hang over. Katja would wake up when the light from the morning sun was at last to much for her to just keep sleeping. she normally might be an early riser as she normally had some prayers and such to say before she truly started her day. this morning was different as the night before had been rather exhausting. The day had been long enough, but well she hadn't gone right to bed and she and Kalina had spent some time with each other. Katja had needed to learn quite a few things and had worked hard to make sure Kalina was satisfied before she ran out of energy and almost passed out.

when Katja at last opened her eyes she found herself in the bed with Kalina and unlike so many that might wake up in a shared bed with another Katja wasn't confused how she got here. she had not gotten drunk like many others had and still recalled last nights events. She might say she should feel shame, or others might think she should, but she didn't. She had never preached the strict don't sleep with anyone unless you married them thing anyways. If you liked the person enough to do it then that was not her concern. She had really never thought she would end up crossing that line in such a way. Still she didn't regret it.

looking over to the still sleeping Kalina Katja just stared for e moment before softly rocking the dhampir's shoulder to wake the other woman. " Its morning time to wake up " She said not sounding commanding but still in a way that couldn't be ignored like a mother waking a child that just wanted to sleep more.