Coffee's quite all right with me! In that case, we'll have to agree to a rain check for a proper cup of tea some other time.
[ He looks down at his wrist, slightly nudging the sleeve back to look at the device that was given to him. His meager amount of funds directly correlates to how much mana—Chroma—he has in himself at the moment. It isn't anything fantastic, having come in from basically zero, but should be enough for a coffee. ]
[ Meanwhile, Marie had already gathered quite a bit of Chroma in her system, within just one day, all thanks to her tendency to be touchy-feely towards fellow Moonblessed people who allowed her to get that close. It's not a great amount, but it would get her a load of guaranteed coffee.
She happily nods, settling down properly to get some nice hot caffeine at last. ]
[ Archer's rather grateful to have someone else here who seems much more naturally-adapted to the social expectations. He isn't one for touchy-feely anything, although he can pretend just as well as the rest of them. He watches Marie for a moment, then holds out a hand with the palm up. ]
[ She watches the gesture, but no longer than a couple seconds pass before she recognizes it for what it is and her hand is already extended, fingers delicately touching his palm.
Assuming he's in need of Chroma to spend, she won't be commenting or judging. ]
[ Archer allows the contact as it is, breath deeper for a brief instant as he feels the point of connection thrum through him. Fascinating. And then he turns the wrist of his other hand to observe the Chroma count, watches it slowly rise. ]
It is. Thank you, Marie. Such a thing almost seems too easy!
[ With discretion, she will keep the contact going for as long as Archer needs. It comes so natural to her already, the feeling of delight stirred by a simple joining of hands or even just fingertips. This planet truly is something else, and she loves it already! ]
It's mighty convenient, isn't it? A simple touch, and you'll have enough money to sustain yourself for days!
That would be right! Even if said person produced questionable sounds upon eating really real good food, it still shouldn't get mixed up with sex.
[ Aside from the ecchi vibe it would give, it's still not comparable with actual hentai. That's a greatly important difference! ]
So don't feel like you're selling your body while giving out hugs. It's innocent service you're offering to the society, your friends, and yourself too!
Exactly! Intimate acts of affections are not only romantic, or sexual in nature, but they serve both reach a goal and form new friendships! That's all there is to it.
[ She plants another, casual kiss on Konoka's cheek. ]
Kisses, too, I believe are alright. It doesn't have to be a kiss between lips, right?
[ Though the affection part felt more important to Konoka, given that she was a rich girl at home. She'd rather be modest. But as far as this... Chroma making goes? Gosh it feels so good. She smiled and actually arched herself subtly into Marie's touch like a cat. ]
[ Life is even more beautiful when you get people to make cute sounds like that. Marie is utterly delighted from the good vibes her touch brings forth. ]
They sure are! [ A nod. ] Definitely worth being held by me. [ A squeeze. ] I see nothing wrong in that!
[ Well! That was a waste of time. Poor lady didn't get her lunch back and the robot is gone like the wind, taken away by people who didn't listen to reason and should have taken the matters into their own hands instead of making her do all the work!
It's too late to ruminate on that, and she's not one who should be sulking over the loss of food, either way. She looks at the stranger apologetically. ]
I'm sorry. I should have taken the robot hostage, but I didn't expect them to act so rudely!
[ Hehe...! That brings a giggle out of her. Oh, if only that were true...! ]
It would be girlfriend, but our relationship isn't like that! I was summoned by her to be her Servant. I aid her in combat and improve our teamwork while at it!
[ She's fond of Ritsuka, loves her, but she's not among those who would fight for her attention. Marie loves everyone indiscriminately, after all. ]
[ He idly scratches the side of his head as he listens to her explain. ]
Something like partners instead then?
[ He keeps trying to put it in simple terms he understands, but he's getting the feeling that whole being dead before thing makes it all more complicated than that. Please let there be a simple rough analogy he can wrap his head around instead. ]
[ Watching him squirm is pitiful and adorable. Instead of furthering that and lead the conversation somewhere disastrous, she'll toss another bone at him. ]
Exactly. We're partners. There are others like me serving her, so that makes us a nice big party!
Oh, not necessarily. I'm just confident enough in my strength that I could at least achieve that feat. My strength rank is not that high, but I could still lift more than the average person if I put my heart to it!
Don't be scared! It's par for the course to people like me.
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@ Crime Grandpa
[ How sad that the menu here doesn't live up to the grand environment. Marie lingers on the menu some more, before shaking her head firmly. ]
I would still settle for some coffee instead. Unless you're not a fan of it?
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[ He looks down at his wrist, slightly nudging the sleeve back to look at the device that was given to him. His meager amount of funds directly correlates to how much mana—Chroma—he has in himself at the moment. It isn't anything fantastic, having come in from basically zero, but should be enough for a coffee. ]
Shall we queue?
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[ Meanwhile, Marie had already gathered quite a bit of Chroma in her system, within just one day, all thanks to her tendency to be touchy-feely towards fellow Moonblessed people who allowed her to get that close. It's not a great amount, but it would get her a load of guaranteed coffee.
She happily nods, settling down properly to get some nice hot caffeine at last. ]
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Might I be so forward for a moment?
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Assuming he's in need of Chroma to spend, she won't be commenting or judging. ]
Is this alright?
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It is. Thank you, Marie. Such a thing almost seems too easy!
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It's mighty convenient, isn't it? A simple touch, and you'll have enough money to sustain yourself for days!
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@ Konoka
That would be right! Even if said person produced questionable sounds upon eating really real good food, it still shouldn't get mixed up with sex.
[ Aside from the ecchi vibe it would give, it's still not comparable with actual hentai. That's a greatly important difference! ]
So don't feel like you're selling your body while giving out hugs. It's innocent service you're offering to the society, your friends, and yourself too!
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[ Konoka nodded sagely. ]
No matter how questionably sexy things sound, it's still different than actual sex!
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[ She plants another, casual kiss on Konoka's cheek. ]
Kisses, too, I believe are alright. It doesn't have to be a kiss between lips, right?
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[ Konoka found herself smiling a little more when Marie kissed her. Just to return the favor, she kissed back. ]
This feels like so much fun!
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It does! We'll be so rich with Chroma in a matter of days if we keep this up.
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[ Though the affection part felt more important to Konoka, given that she was a rich girl at home. She'd rather be modest. But as far as this... Chroma making goes? Gosh it feels so good. She smiled and actually arched herself subtly into Marie's touch like a cat. ]
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@ Master
[ ... Whoa, spicy mama. She'd gotten a rundown of how moonblessings work, but nothing prepared her to that news. ]
Sanson? A cat? Really?
[ Her expression grows a notch brighter with every word she spells. ]
@ Sanson
[ He's... so easy. Painfully so. Influenced by the wine, Marie will take advantage of that quickly.
Inspecting his hands lasts a grand total of three seconds before she grasps them, delicately, in her own gloved hands. ]
You're right, they're clean and perfect for holding right now!
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Marie -
[For a moment he considers pulling his hands away, but she might feel hurt if he did so, which is why he doesn't try to extricate himself.]
T-They are?
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They sure are! [ A nod. ] Definitely worth being held by me. [ A squeeze. ] I see nothing wrong in that!
@ Anastasia
[ Well! That was a waste of time. Poor lady didn't get her lunch back and the robot is gone like the wind, taken away by people who didn't listen to reason and should have taken the matters into their own hands instead of making her do all the work!
It's too late to ruminate on that, and she's not one who should be sulking over the loss of food, either way. She looks at the stranger apologetically. ]
I'm sorry. I should have taken the robot hostage, but I didn't expect them to act so rudely!
@ Banjou
[ Hehe...! That brings a giggle out of her. Oh, if only that were true...! ]
It would be girlfriend, but our relationship isn't like that! I was summoned by her to be her Servant. I aid her in combat and improve our teamwork while at it!
[ She's fond of Ritsuka, loves her, but she's not among those who would fight for her attention. Marie loves everyone indiscriminately, after all. ]
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Something like partners instead then?
[ He keeps trying to put it in simple terms he understands, but he's getting the feeling that whole being dead before thing makes it all more complicated than that. Please let there be a simple rough analogy he can wrap his head around instead. ]
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Exactly. We're partners. There are others like me serving her, so that makes us a nice big party!
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Mm. I'm in a similar situation.
[ Well, except-- ]
I never died though...
[ Big and important key difference there. ]
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[ She now swirls the glass of wine still held in her hand, idly observing it. ]
Have you got a team of companions you care for, then?
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As for the question he nods slightly. ]
Yeah.
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On my planet.
[ His new planet, considering he just finished up helping to make a very unusual merger before he showed up here. By himself, no friends in tow. ]
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@ Canada
Oh, not necessarily. I'm just confident enough in my strength that I could at least achieve that feat. My strength rank is not that high, but I could still lift more than the average person if I put my heart to it!
Don't be scared! It's par for the course to people like me.