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[color=plum][h1]Laurien[/h1][/color]

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[h2]Li’Kalla[/h2]
Goddess of Rain
MP 9     FP 16
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Laurien picked a room with a long view of the outside world. That night she had a restless sleep, her thoughts a jumbled mess of anxiety and worry and longing. Yet when she did finally fall asleep, she had a nightmare. In it she ran across the breaking ground, threatening to consume her as she was chased by a warped version of Arae. Her hand was outstretched at a figure in the far distance, with two smaller figures on either side. She knew she wanted them, she knew she needed them, but no matter how much she ran, she could never reach them. She felt as if her form kept shifting between the three, to be what they wanted to see. Silver saw her as her lover, while her children saw her as their mother and yet she was just Laurien.

She was angry at that fact and grew with a fury the likes of which she had never felt before. She tried to fly but couldn't. She tried to shout but her voice would only speak gibberish and in different languages and tones. Her anger turned to a burning sensation and she felt so hot. She needed Silver to soothe her. She needed her children to calm her. 

But it was never meant to be, and at last the ground broke apart in front of her and the last thing she saw was Arae looking down at her with a devilish smile before a black orb consumed her entirely. The sensation was not a pleasant one and it felt as if she was swallowed up by it entirely as she grew hor. Almost as if she could burst into flames in the darkness where she could not see. Perhaps then it would have given her light.

She awoke with a start, breathing heavily as she lay in her sweat. The sun was just rising to caress the world in its gentle warmth but Laurien did not care about that. Instead she barely had time to sit up as she threw up her white blood all over the bed and herself. She was instantly horrified as she made her way into the wooden floor. She lay on the ground for a long time as her head pounded with such intensity, she felt as if it was going to explode. 

And then as quickly as it came, it was over and she felt relief from the pain. In fact, there was no more pain. She felt oddly fine, even great. Perhaps it was the curse taking effect, did she need to leave so soon? With a sigh, she got up and made her way to the dresser, but paused to look at the bed. Hopefully Li'Kalla wouldn't mind. Before she could sit down at the dresser, she stared open eyed at the figure who looked back at her in the mirror.

It was Silver, wearing clothes far too big for her.

"Silver?" She said, but it was not her own voice that spoke. She heard Silver's and from her own mouth. She looked down at her skin and she saw the scars and faded cuts. Her chest grew warm as she gazed upon silver in the flesh again but it wasn't right and she began to panic. She felt her skin, ace and hair, trying to distinguish herself from Silver but it was no use. She had physically become her and perhaps the strangest thing of all, was that she wanted it.

But at the same time, she wasn't Silver. She was Laurien. Why did she look like Silver? What was going on?

"Li'Kalla!" She shouted, unable to move, her vision frozen in place in the mirror. The goddess would know what was going. So Laurien dod the only thing she could. She shut her eyes tightly and tried to wrestle her thoughts into place, thinking of the curse and how it might have played a part in this. 

Yet it didn't work. The more she thought, the more she panicked and her breathing became quicker. When she opened her eyes again, Polyastera looked back at her, soliciting a small spark. It was the original Polly, not the monster she had become and Laurien let out a surprised gasp in Polly's voice. She shut her eyes again and tried to think of herself and once again opened them to another old face, Cassiopeia.

The flame headed nebulite blinked at her before she shut her eyes. A sudden jolt of pain in her stomach sent her crumpling to her hands and knees as she vomited more white blood. The hands holding her up, were her own.

The ornate door to her bedroom slammed against the wall with the handle bending beyond repair at the force of the impact. From behind the doors entered Li'Kalla in a hurried walk, furrowing her eyebrows at the sight of Laurien on her hands and knees on the floor, before shifting her gaze to the blood coated bed. 

[color=steelblue]"Laurien?"[/color] 

[color=plum]”S-Something’s wrong.”[/color] Laurien gasped. [color=plum]”I… I… Can change… Forms?”[/color]

[color=steelblue]”Huh,”[/color] Li’Kalla tilted her head and went over to Laurien. The Goddess knelt down beside Laurien and caressed and patted her back, before taking a sniff of the air. [color=steelblue]”I have one question, have you always smelled this Divine, Laurien?”[/color]

[color=plum]”Divin-?”[/color] Laurien began before her she did something strange. She saw an opening in Li’Kalla’s mind, a small gate and she went inside. She saw what Li'Kalla wanted most in a partner and her desire to be loved wholly by him. Her eyes went wide as she realized what she was seeing, and she quickly flung herself away from Li, leaving the Goddess sitting there alone with a hurt expression, hand outstretched for a moment before letting it fall onto her lap. The second she stopped caressing her, the connection was broken, but Laurien had learned enough. Another mystery, but what was not a mystery was the sudden desire she had for the Goddess before her. 

[color=plum]”I...I’m sorry. Your touch is so… So nice and I know you don’t want… I’m just so hot and confused right now... Divine? What do you mean?”[/color] she asked softly. 

Li’Kalla looked down at her lap and, after a moment, looked back up and brushed some hair out of her face, a slight blush on her otherwise pale face. [color=steelblue]”You’re no longer a mortal or a Hero. You, are a step above that. Your soul irradiates the same intensity as that of my Son, Ya’Shuur.”[/color] Li’Kalla paused to observe Laurien’s reaction, who’s eyes went wide in disbelief, then continued, [color=steelblue]”You’re a demigod.”[/color]

[color=plum]”W-What do you mean a demigod? I can’t be… How could I…? It’s not possible.”[/color] she said absentmindedly. [color=plum]”But it is…”[/color] she said again, looking at Li’Kalla with intensity.

Li’Kalla frowned and looked away, her flawless white hair conveniently covering her face. She straightened her posture to perfection whether consciously or not and cleared her throat, [color=steelblue]”Y-You just looked into my mind. I must ask, what did you see?”[/color]

She began to scoot closer, her heart beating faster. [color=plum]”I didn't mean too, I swear it. But I saw… I saw what you wanted most Li’Kalla.”[/color] Laurien whispered. [Color=plum]"I… I can't control this burning urge any longer… I'm sorry."[/color] she said shakily in a mix of excitement and sadness and she began to change again.

Li’Kalla glanced at Laurien through a gap in the wall that her hair made and her eyes widened and cheeks blushed. Her mouth fell agape and tears welled up in her eyes, threatening to burst free at any moment as she sniffled back a sob. In that moment her posture broke down and she scooted up to Laurien and laid her hands on his new body.

Taller than her by a few inches, strong, muscular and agile looking, with a noticeably well-developed bone structure and ideal muscle insertions. He looked like his female self which Li’Kalla loved so much but couldn’t actually love, but in a male body. 

She let out a breath of steamy mist and the room became warm and comfortable as Li’Kalla carefully placed her hands on the new Laurien’s chest while looking up into his eyes. [color=steelblue]”M-My knight...”[/color]

“Yes… I'm here.” he said, his voice pleasant to her ears. He then leaned in and gave her a small kiss on her lips, before looking back at her. “I’ve wanted to do that for such a long time.” he smiled. "From the first moment I saw you… Because you're so perfect." Laurien said, letting himself channel his new divinity. It was a rush of power and excitement and his earlier fears and anxieties washed away. There was something about the whole thing, that just felt right. At long last, he was wanted and no matter the form, it felt good.

[color=steelblue]“P-perfect?”[/color] Li’Kalla’s voice cracked a little as she gingerly wrapped her arms around the male in front of her, [color=steelblue]”You truly think so?”[/color] Li’Kalla’s voice was soft and small as she rubbed the side of her head against the male Nebulite’s chest, over his heart.

"Yes. Absolutely." He said, caressing her back. "You've always been and always will be."

Li’Kalla took a deep breath, kissed Laurien’s neck and gave it a sniff, and exhaled. Then she stood up and flapped her wings, blowing a gust of air on Laurien’s face, and all manner of bashfulness and elation left her, replaced by a pleased smile after she wiped away her tears, [color=steelblue]”Ah, that felt great. This is enough for me, though. As a new demigod, I cannot simply mate with you right here, it must be an official affair with ceremonies and purification rituals in place. For now, let’s go test your new abilities. Aside from the one that shows me what I want to see and smell and touch, of course.”[/color]

The man blinked and frowned but said nothing as his form changed back into Laurien herself. [color=plum]”I made it physical. I think I can change into anyone I desire too… But seeing your own mind… It allowed me to become exactly what you wanted.”[/color] she mused, then frowned. [color=plum]”I can’t see what your desires are now though… I wonder why…”[/color] she said aloud before rubbing the back of her head. [color=plum]”I… Um… I’m sorry about the mess.”[/color] she said sheepishly, looking around the room at all the blood.

Li’Kalla waved her hand dismissively and began walking out of the room. [color=steelblue]”Do not think about it too much. It is natural you’d excrete copious amounts of mortal fluids after becoming a divine. There’s no reason to be ashamed.”[/color] Li’Kalla gave her wings a small flap again and she looked over her shoulder to confirm Laurien was following. [color=steelblue]”We’ll be taking a bath now, as we cannot train and experiment with blood all over ourselves, can we? My faithful have crafted an exquisite fragrance for us. Do you like the scent of lavender?”[/color]

[color=plum]”Lavender?”[/color] Laurien said out  loud. The smell unfamiliar, but at the same time sounding pleasant. [color=plum]”I've never smelled it before, I’m afraid.”[/color] 

[color=steelblue]”Oh, it’s lovely. It’s been my favorite scent for as long as I can remember. After all, I grew up next to-”[/color] Li’Kalla suddenly fell silent, but continued walking as if she’d said nothing, though the way she kept her wings stiffly half unfurled was anything but relaxed. 

[color=steelblue]”Almost there,”[/color] She said after they went down the staircase and past the recreation room, and at the final, unassuming door, Li’Kalla stopped and turned toward Laurien. [color=steelblue]”I’ve designed this room like a hot springs, like the ones you’d see in the western coast of Be’r-Jaz. It is much safer and cleaner, and the water has deep cleansing and relaxing properties, so please feel free to use it whenever. And do invite me, there is nothing quite like a chat in the mixed baths.”[/color] Li’Kalla said with a genuinely warm smile as she opened the door and gestured Laurien inside.

As soon as the door opened, a faint scent of sulfur reached Laurien’s nostrils, and then a luxurious mix of floral and natural scents made themselves apparent. Merely breathing in the air felt as if she was in a sanctuary, a sacred land that one could truly rest on. 

As for the room itself, it looked like an open air hot spring, with the sky visible even though she knew for a fact there were rooms on the second floor just above them. The ground was soft, and a ring of boulders circled most of the large, clear hot spring. The water itself seemed to reflect water unnaturally, and emitted a soft white glow.

Li’Kalla smiled reassuringly at Laurien and nudged her inside, before walking in herself and closing the door.

[color=steelblue]”Well?”[/color]

[color=ivory]”It’s beautiful.”[/color] Laurien said, taking in the fragrances. [color=plum]”And the smell… It’s so lovely.”[/color] Without saying anything else, she took off her blood stained nightgown and set it to the side. She then hesitantly dipped a toe in the water. It felt… It felt nice. Not too hot, not too cold. She then began to submerge herself within it. 

Li’Kalla watched Laurien intently, studying every inch of her body, before undressing herself and submerging in the water, where she continued to stare at her. After a few moments, she sighed.

[color=steelblue]”How are you?”[/color]

Laurien smiled sweetly at Li’Kalla. [color=plum]”I’m doing good, I think. You are very kind, and I am very grateful for your help.”[/color] she said genuinely, relaxing in the pool. 

The winged Goddess pursed her lips, [color=steelblue]”You’re extremely mentally resilient, Laurien. Most mothers would be broken for months or years after being forced to leave their children behind in a world this dangerous. How do you manage?”[/color]

Color seemed to drain from her face as she remembered her children. She had… She had forgotten about them. She squirmed where she sat and then said, [color=plum]”I… Um… Arae won’t hurt them. I know that. They’re probably as safe as they ever will be. And one day… I’ll get them back.”[/color] she said softly. 

Li’Kalla smiled, [color=steelblue]”You’re adorable, I love it when parents show their love for their offspring. It’s so refreshing.”[/color]

Laurien gave her a soft smile and then looked around. [color=plum]”So, when do the servants come in?”[/color] she asked. 

Li’Kalla tilted her head, [color=steelblue]”Servants?”[/color] She asked as she scooted across the edge of the hot spring onto a small wooden table on which a clay pot lied. Li’Kalla dipped her finger into the pot and it came out coated in a green-ish paste which she then dipped into the hot spring. Immediately, the light scent of lavender filled the room. [color=steelblue]”Servants and slaves are best used for important matters, not for pampering nobility. We can do this ourselves, can’t we?”[/color]

[color=plum]”Interesting ideology.”[/color] Laurien said. [color=plum]”But we aren’t nobility, we are divinity. I know… Other gods have bathhouses with servants who will clean you. They love doing it, but I can respect your stance.”[/color] she said, beginning to scrub her arms. 

[color=steelblue]”I can see why mortals would enjoy laying their hands on divines, however the fact that we are superior means we cannot become lax. I will clean my own body if I’m able to. I will tend to my needs if I’m able to, and then I will tend to my faithful’s. Taking time away from a mortal’s limited lifespan just to clean my body would be cruel, and also stain my body and threaten my purity.”[/color]

Laurien nodded. [color=plum]”Very noble of you.”[/color] she sid, submerging her head under the water. After a moment she came back up, hair dripping wet. [color=plum]”So… What exactly am I able to do now?”[/color]

Li’Kalla submerged as well and came back up completely soaked, then started messing around with her left-wing’s feathers. [color=steelblue]”You can walk on water.”[/color]

[color=plum]”Oh? That could come in handy. What else?”[/color] she asked excitedly. 

[color=steelblue]”You can also walk on air, with enough focus and time. Not to mention extreme levels of physical strength, speed, agility, an unlimited lifespan and a body that’s always in its prime (not including permanent injuries). And most likely some reality altering capabilities.”[/color] Li’Kalla shuddered a little and gasped as she touched the base of her primary feathers.

Laurien rose an eyebrow after nodding. [color=plum]”Everything okay? Do you need help?”[/color] she asked softly.

Li’Kalla looked at Laurien and chuckled, [color=steelblue]”Having someone else groom my wings would make it faster indeed. Do be careful around the roots of my feathers, though. They’re quite sensitive. And the base of my wings, too.”[/color] With that, Li’Kalla moved over to Laurien and sat down with her back facing the demi-goddess, and fully extended her wings, keeping her back straight.

As Laurien began to groom her wings, she said, [color=plum]”You know, your wings are very pretty. Another perk of divinity huh?”[/color] she mused.

[color=steelblue]”Thank you. I like my wings a lot. If my memory is correct, the inspiration for them was Azura. You could have feathery wings as well if you wanted to, I could groom yours in return.”[/color]

[color=plum]”Maybe one day.”[/color] Laurien giggled. She took her time grooming the Goddess, taking great care not to be too rough. When she reached the base of her wings, she went slower, not to cause Li any unwanted pain. After a while, though, the Goddess let out a soft moan and stretched her wings as far as they’d go and scooted closer to Laurien.

[color=steelblue]”T-That feels really good.”[/color]

The demigoddess smirked from behind Li and did nothing but continue her grooming at the base. [color=plum]”It’s the small things in life that give us the most pleasure.”[/color] she whispered in her ear after a while. 

Li’Kalla gasped and shuddered, pressing herself up against Laurien and squirming. And then, an extra pair of hands began caressing Laurien’s back and shoulders. Soft, green hands followed by the rustling of leaves.

Laurien’s head shot up and she let go out Li’Kalla as she stood up and turned to see who had touched her. [color=plum]”Wha-?”[/color] she said looking at the odd creature. It was a humanoid plant, with puffy round leaves for hair, a pair of black orbs for eyes, and soft features vaguely resembling Li’Kalla’s. Her lips were curled in a warm smile and her eyes were half-lidded. The plant female retracted her hands and crawled up to Laurien, taking a sniff of the demigoddess. 

At this point, Li’Kalla, who was panting for breath, furled her wings and swam to the opposite side of the hot spring once more. [color=steelblue]”L-Laurien,”[/color] She said, a blush present on her face and slightly disheveled hair from having rubbed the back of her head against Laurien, [color=steelblue]”Meet Laven. She’s a foreas, a new sentient species. Unfortunately she cannot speak or hear and her sight is awful, but she’s got a good heart and likes physical contact with warm bodies.”[/color]

Laurien looked upon Laven with giddy joy as she realized how easily it was to read the desires of a mortal. The foreas had such simple wants, to be cuddled, to have her head patted, and to be outside under the sun. All, so easy to accomplish. Laurien touched the creature and was astounded at just how soft she was. She sat down at the edge of the spring and grabbed the plant’s hand, guiding it to sit down in her lap, which Laven happily did. There, Laurien began to pet the creature as she looked over it’s entire body. 

[color=plum]”It wants nothing more then to have affection… Where on Galbar did it come from?”[/color] Laurien said, rubbing her cheek on to of the plant’s head, who simply hugged Laurien and pressed her face against the demigoddess’ chest, her leaves rustling excitedly. [color=plum]”It’s so easy to just… Make her obsessed with it.”[/color] Laurien gushed, her voice dripping with wanton desire. Laven looked up at Laurien’s face needily, almost whimpering before turning and straddling Laurien’s lap. She grabbed Laurien’s hands and tried to put them on her soft, delicate body and head. Laurien did as what she wanted, enamored by the small being.

Laven seemed to shudder and twitch more and more with every caress, eventually twisting and turning her head until Laurien’s hand was on her face, then she bit gently on one of her fingers and teared up.

At that point, Li’Kalla cleared her throat. [color=steelblue]”Do go easy on her, Laurien. I don’t think she can handle much more. ”[/color]

Laurien blinked and looked to Li’Kalla before looking  at Laven, seeing the poor thing in such a state, it sent shivers down her spine. She then relaxed Laven’s desire to be loved, and she calmed down and fell asleep. Laurien then rubbed the creature’s head and looked to Li’Kalla again. [color=plum]”Yes… Sorry about that.”[/color]

Li’Kalla shook her head, [color=steelblue]”Do not worry about it, you were merely testing your capabilities. As for your earlier question, they come from the Eternal Tree to the west of here, near the natural hot springs.”[/color]

[color=plum]”I’ll have to go visit there sometime… These Foreas have potential.”[/color] she said, kissing Laven’s head. 

[color=steelblue]”They sure do, as it was me who created them.”[/color] Li’Kalla said nonchalantly, scrubbing her body.

Laurien raised an eyebrow in surprise. [color=plum]”If Laven is anything to go by, all they want is to be loved. How simple a need is that…”[/color] she said thoughtfully.

Li’Kalla blushed and perked up, [color=steelblue]”D-Don’t go getting any ideas! N-Not all my creations reflect a part of me, okay?!”[/color] Li’Kalla huffed and crossed her arms.

Laurien smirked playfully. [color=plum]”Who said anything about them reflecting a part of you?”[/color] she teased. 

Li’kalla opened her mouth to speak but nothing came out, and then she closed it and huffed again, turning to look somewhere else. [color=steelblue]”I-I suppose we’re sufficiently clean now. Shall we move on?”[/color]

[color=plum]”Where to next?”[/color] she asked, standing up while also cradling Laven in her arms. 

[color=steelblue]”The balcony. It’s a sunny day, which doesn’t come often, so we will sundry. Leave your clothes here, I will wash them for us later.”[/color] Li’Kalla said before stepping out of the hot spring and walking out of the door.

[color=plum]”Okay, that sounds lovely.”[/color] Laurien said, snuggling her cheek against Laven’s, the plant’s eyes fluttering open as soon as Laurien began following after Li’Kalla. Slowly, Laven began exploring Laurien’s body, her hands touching every surface they could reach. 

The trio walked through a semi-hidden side door and went up a small staircase leading straight into the large balcony on the second floor. Li’Kalla immediately went to a sunbathing chair and laid down on it, stretching herself with a small moan of relief. 

[color=steelblue]”In order to lay down on the chairs like I am you will likely need to alter their shape, Laurien. Manipulate the object’s composition and configuration with your inherent divine abilities.”[/color]

Laurien stared at the chair, pouring her thoughts into it and slowly she was able to see it for what it was, raw information. She then began to expand the chair, with a heavy grunt as she willed it to expand to fit her. It got a few feet taller, before she let out a frustrated sigh. But, Laurien then shifted her body, making it slightly smaller, and then sat down upon the chair, letting Laven lay on top of her. [color=plum]”Will that get easier?”[/color] she asked.

[color=steelblue]”Maybe. Divines as creatures are vastly different from one another. Some may not even be able to achieve the level of creativity required for finer reality manipulation, but may be stronger in the usage of their range of other abilities. Personally, I’m not a combatant. I’m quite sure I’m physically the weakest among the Gods, but I can do things like this and recreate electricity within my own home.”[/color]

Laurien stroked Laven’s head as she listened, the foreas girl curling up into a ball on top of her. [color=plum]”I see. Well, guess I’ll just have to find out what else I can do, in time.”[/color] she mused.

[color=steelblue]”Of course. I could probably make us both dry right now, but I find doing things like a mortal would to be more satisfying, don’t you think? Breathing, eating, sleeping...”[/color]

[color=plum]”I was mortal yesterday… It all feels so surreal. But yes, it is nice.”[/color] she lulled.

Silence fell upon them, but it was a comfortable silence, in which one could relax and watch the world move leisurely. And so they watched the Heliopolis slowly move through the skies and out of the corner of Laurien’s eyes, a small snake of fire could be seen, slithering towards her…

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Laurien has a nightmare. In this nightmare, she’s trying to get to those who she cares for most, but they are always out of reach. She fails, and is consumed by a black orb. She wakes up in a really bad sweat, her body burning up and then she throws up her own blood. When she stops, she looks at herself in a mirror, but finds that Silver is looking back at her. Kinda wack, I know. She then begins to freak out, changing into Polyastera, and Cassie before throwing up her blood again. Li shows up and she’s like, woah, you smell divine and Laurien is like what?

Li touches Laurien, which allows her into her mind, mainly because Li had her defenses down (She cannot naturally peer into a God’s head, afterall) and then sees what she desires most. Laurien then turns into a male version of herself, and this prompts Li to have a moment before calming herself down.

The two then go take a bath because they are covered in blood. They have some wholesome chat in the bathroom before the Li’s foreas, who she named Laven shows up and Laurien can see what the plant desires most, and that is to be loved. So, she unintentionally enhances that desire and then begins to pet, and hug the small thing before Li tells her, “Hey she’s going to explode if you keep that up” and Laurien is like, “whoops” and suppresses that desire back to normal levels.

The girls then go sunbathe, and we end on the curse saying hello.

(p.s. Laurien is now a Demigoddess.)
(P.s.s Laurien has already been vetted by the GM’S and I have permission for this)
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[hider=MP Summary]

Laurien/Arya;

Starting 2MP & 4FP

-2MP for Laurien to purchase shapeshifting. 

Ending 0MP & 4FP

Li’Kalla;

Nothing spent.

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