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St. Sappho Academy, Medieval Magic Academy (Invite Only)

Lunalel Lightsword

Marie was definitely convinced that she was perfect. There was no such thing as a flawless being. Gods were both selfish and fickle... Demons even more so. That said, Marie was fairly close to the correct answer, though it was hard to say it wasn't a possible answer. The old English riddles were long winded and confusing for sure. She started to recite the poem again for Marie until something caught her eye and she pulled out her sword. "--among the leeches, where people foregather,
any who with herbs would heal... Hey, Marie. I found something. A reptile of sorts I think. I'm going to investigate."

Eith the Shellagh

"I think we should... Finish our mission." Eith stated, grabbing Miren by the hands. Just being able to look at this place was enough to give Eith a bad feeling. She wanted to be gone as soon as possible, and there was less of a chance if they took a break from it like that. "I trust you can do whatever is needed."

Katherine Lindall and Solana

Katherine read over the notes and even she had a bit of a tough time swallowing what happened. She made a quick translation in her head and then read it aloud... Probably enough for everyone to hear. Just the first couple that she could get her hands on...

"Ejen, ---- Third Week, we've noticed she's still resistant. Perhaps we need to up the amount we're giving. You should be back next week. Queen has given us some trouble, but I think we're getting closer to fully making her subordinate. Luckily, we hit a sweet spot for the others. Giving them a ridiculous amount to start and lower the dosage seemed to work better for them. Not like we need them constantly thinking anyhow.

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Ejen, ---- Fourth Week. You should be back soon, that said, I misunderstood something. Giving that much of a dosage at first was actually a horrid mistake. I went to check on them this morning and they were out eating eat other... Though I don't think they were hungry either. They weren't animalistic, nor were they controllable just mad. Queen looked devastated... Well, I think she did. I didn't look much at her face... What was left of it before I burned them all. We'll have to look for a new sample... Perhaps. . .

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Manir is a damned fool. A demon clan? After HIS mistake? Well, fine. Those Insect-People were too weak anyhow. Demons would be a bit more resistant, but I think we can probably push them a bit further. Perhaps that idiots mistake was a blessing in disguise. Boss, I'll admit, this guy is dumb... He lacks that thing called common sense. That's about it, he's also brilliant at the same time, somehow. His mistake put us back a bit-- he-- odd medicine. He thinks that the best target would be a fire loving clan. Says that they would be terrible to have to face.

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A new idea! A wonderful one! I've come across a new friend that is very skilled! Magically so! A new plan. Perhaps with this I can make up for my last mistake with a new, more frightening army! It may take some years, but the overall plan may allow for it. Imagine hiding forces in plain sight!

Katherine stood in silence for a couple seconds after that, adjusting the notes she had found and stowing them away safetly. "Well, whatever happened to Eith's Clan... It happened to another one before it. Possibly more, huh? That said though, it's not a fact, but I'm guessing a certain mutt's clan was that 'fire loving clan'. There are some more but I don't think there's much more needed to be said on that.

Sol wasn't really sure what to make of that. She just stood looking to Sorcha.

Digimon: Tamer's Bureau

Tinkermon fell flat off of Yumeko's shoulder and smacked into the ground with a light thwump. She got up after a few seconds and swiftly ascended up to her partner's head. "Yuummmeeeekkkkooooooo." The little fairy bawled with small tears in her eyes. "That mean slug just knocked me down for no reason!"

It was cute and Yumeko felt a little bad for the fairy but... "I mean, to be fair, you did have it coming at some point." The Japanese girl joked a bit. Tinkermon's face feigned shock.

"Oh! How my dear love, Yumeko, betrays me so!" She adds before standing on Yumeko's shoulders and spinning slightly before falling off again forward into Yumeko's hands that rushed to catch her. That bit was a little theatric of course, but she just had to.

The Gabumon finally spoke up. "Well, you better hurry up. It's a bit of a walk. Not horrible of course, but still something." It walked to the door and opened it for the Bureau agents. I hope you all find what you are looking for. It said as the group left...

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It was a bit of a trek up the mountain side. It had a nice Japanese ambiance to it with those Shinto shrine gates guiding the path. There was little out of the ordinary... They met a couple of strong looking Digimon on the way up that were leaving which wasn't amazingly odd. The only thing other than that were two little catapiller like digimon running off into the woods off the path.



Soon enough though, they found themselves at the front of a large building. The biggest visable difference though were the, what looked like, perpetually blooming Cherry Blossom Trees with small blossoms fallings to give a beautiful and serene feel to the place. "Did they just stereo-type Japan when they made this place?" Yumeko commented as she eyed the entire place. It really felt like they did.

"Ehh? They did? I think it looks pretty."

"I mean, it does, but that's not really what I--" The Japanese girl was saying before being interrupted by the sliding door entrance to the building opened and a Gabumon dressed in a kimono of sort exited. "Ehh? Really?" She added as the little digimon walked over.

"Hello! Are you visitors? Welcome to the Gabu-Springs! Would you all like to bath in our hot-springs? We have different temperatures for those that prefer different heats, though most guests find the normal bath to be nice." Yumeko... She didn't want to say anything unless she let something slip that shouldn't really. She looked Rachel, Kameo and their partners in the eyes wanting them to comtinue.

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Lunalel Lightsword

Luna was almost dumbfounded by this person's utter narcissism. She thought it might be a jest even. Surely it had to be! "Attracted to you perfection? I don't think there's such a thing as perfection. Not even in gods... I was just worried something might come out and attack you. That said... You want me to entertain you? I can give you a riddle from old England if you're bored." The Knightess cleared her throat and looked Marie in the eyes, making sure the demon caught her words. The words even seemed to have a rhythmic meter to it. Luna seemed use to this.

I am a lonely thing, wounded with iron,
switten by sword, sated with battle-work,
weary of blades. Often I see battle,
fierce combat. I foresee no comfort,
no help will come for me from the heat of battle,
until among men I perish utterly;
but the hammered swords will beat me and bite me,
hard-edged and sharp, the handiwork of smiths,
in towns among men. Abide I must always
the meeting of foes. Never could I find
among the leeches, where people foregather,
any who with herbs would heal my wounds;
but the sores from the swords are always greater
with mortal blows day and night.

Luna finished closing her eyes and giving a bit of a silly smirk. Can you figure it out? I think it's a fairly simple one. I can tell you again if you need." Luna commented, as she turned to look around the area for anything out of place. This place was incredible in more than one way. It was both a point of interest for their group, and run down to the point of being a creepy.

Eith the Shellagh

"I guess... It feels like I have." Eith mentioned, looking about the place almost uncomfortably. It had definite felt it but of course, she wasn't wholly sure. Her memories seem to have sealed or something of the sort so it wasn't all too weird that she didn't fully know. She wanted to know, even if she would forget... At the same time though, she wanted to leave... Or burn the place down. She'd be happy with either right now.

Katherine Lindall and Solana

Katherine's head tilted back from the recoil and held the side of her face from where she got hit. "Please do." Katherine agreed with the dragon. That was unexpected... Well, whatever. She had her torch. This was a good opportunity if nothing else. She picked up the piece of paper that Meowka threw on the ground. "Just because you're illiterate doesn't mean this is incomprehensible. Rather, this is Demonic... Hmm, wonder what it says." Katherine said before getting into the reading.

Sol stuck close to Sorcha, unsure of what to do really. She couldn't read and while she wasn't especially frightened of the dark, it was hard to see. Really, all she did was hold the dragon's hand so she wouldn't get lost. "Sorry, I can't really see all too well."

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Lunalel Lightsword

Luna caught sight of Maoin for a couple of seconds before she entered the castle again. "Oh boy, I hope she's fine." The Knightess mentioned to herself before looking at Marie walk past her. She was the one that did something to Maoin right? Luna wanted to say something, though Katherine seemed to have taken care of that earlier. It was probably unnecessary, though deserved. Either way, what she did was past and she was punished for it already. She caught up with the demon. "Umm, Marie. Perhaps it best to stay close to each other. While it's likely we're not going to find anything dangerous, it doesn't hurt to be cautious." She didn't carry a hint of disdain or hate, rather, a slight bit of candid bluntness.

Eith the Shellagh

"Ok..." Eith said. The pats did make her feel a little better. She did her best to bring... Papers with that ink on it to Miren, whatever she could find... If she could. She found a couple things, though she wasn't amazingly sure of what. She could read a little, the titles at least. Thesis on the Elasticity of the Female Chest, Treatises on the Sealing of the Human Heart, "Formulae of Heresh-Naral".

These... Didn't seem helpful. The only one that was useful seeming was the second. However, Eith was Shellagh. Not human. Her heart wasn't sealed either. The text was in a demonic script though, honestly, Eith wasn't sure why she could understand. These were hidden a bit... "Miren... I found a couple... What's a Thesis? Elasticity... Female Chest... Oh, those things here?" The Shellagh added, pointing to the hills on her chest. Of course she'd understand the least useful things.

Katherine Lindall and Solana

Katherine grabbed one of the torches on the way down. It looked useable. "If you're not a naturally cute night-seeing being, I suggest grabbing a torch." Katherine mentioned more to Sorcha and Sol than Meowka. The cat seemed irritated today, something they were going to get to the bottom of later, but for now... "Hmm, 'Miss Dragon' do you have a fire breath of sort? Oh, wait, you had lightning. That could probably still set the torch alight. Could you be a dear and help a dear teacher out?" She said, trying to act a bit cutesy.

It was... Well, somewhat unbecoming. If nothing else, she seemed to be enjoying herself. She'd try to figure something out, probably could fake flint with one of her dolls with a matter conversion or something of the sort, but it'd be much easier if Sorcha helped. It'd work out regardless, and she'd look around the underground. "Notice anything, my little cat?"

Digimon: Tamer's Bureau

Outside, the Agumon and Gabumon were somewhat surprised by the appearance of a human and digimon suddenly. "Oh my! You don't see Impmon around here often. Or humans for that matter." The Agumon said, blinking a bit.

The Gabumon nodded to his friend and turned back to two that approached them. "But regarding the Gomamon... I can't be sure. None of them actually venture out here and we've been barred from their village. We're just lucky there's a Barrier Zone close to here that leads to the Agumon Village in the Fractal Forest. We get some of our supplies through that way, otherwise it's a long hike around the lake."

The Agumon sighed a bit before speaking up again, "Yea, it's kind of annoying. The Gomamon have most of the fishing industry in this Section, so it's hard to get fish anymore. Anyhow, I can vouch for the Gabumon, they have a completely different clientele. They take in the Digimon that want to relax more, or prefer the heat. The Gomamon's lake is preferred by the more active digimon and those that prefer the cold waters."

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Inside wasn't too much different. "What's wrong with the spring?" Gabumon asked, confused.

Yumeko had heard the lake was affected, so she assumed the Hot Springs were as well. "Are the Hot Springs not weaker or something of the sort?"

"I... Hmm... I don't know. Maybe someone in the Springs Resort up the mountain would know. I spend most of the time down here, so I'm not entirely sure. This is a rest house so digimon can rest before heading up the mountain. Did you all need to rest before heading up? Free of charge of course, using the spring not so much but it's not so expensive. It's only to keep us running." Gabumon continued on. It wasn't a lot of information to go on of course, but at least the next place was a good sign.

"I had enough of a rest on the way over here on the boat, I think I can get going." Yumeko said, looking towards Kameo and Swimmon.

Tinkermon plopped on Yumeko's shoulders with a giggle. "Lucky me, I don't have to walk. I'm light as a feather." She poked Yumeko in the cheek a bit before resting her head on the human's. "Though that slug, Rachel, will probably complain about the walk up."

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Eith the Shellagh and Lunalel Lightsword

"I doubt I'll be of much use in here. I'll go take a look at outside. Maybe you're eyes can catch something in here Miren." Luna said as she took her leave outside.

Eith meanwhile, considered going after her, but was unsure of what to do. She looked to Miren, who would tell her what to do. She didn't want to leave the bunny alone... Well, as alone as one can get with a demon like Marie hanging around. Eith wanted to say that she was someone... But she couldn't remember.

Katherine Lindall and Solana

"Oh my, a path downward." Katherine noted. It was easy to tell that it was dark down there. She thought about mentioning that it was nice to have a magic user from the Lightsword house, but she felt that this "Lightsword" wasn't basking in the power of Light-Magic like that Knightess. "Shall we head down into Hell together?" Katherine joked a bit, pondering what to do for light? Well, if nothing else, they could easily make a torch with some of the materials around here.

"Down into hell?" Solana had to ask, curious. "We're not really going to right?"

Katherine couldn't help but giggle a bit, "Well, one of us probably will, but it's not you or that dragon there... Most likely." The Teacher said, eyeing the dragon for a couple of seconds. "Either way, it's a figure of speech. Just prepare for the worst here. Hopefully, there will be an answer for us down here. OH! And, uhm, Sorcha was it? I sent a small search team out for that cat, I'd hate for someone to lose a life on this journey. Isn't that right, Meowka?" She asked, patting the cat on the head again.

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Katherine put her hand on the cat's head and dragged her off to the right. She was slightly irritated. "You don't understand, dear Meowka. You're going with your master whether you want to or not." She turned back to Luna for a couple of seconds. [color=green]"I can take care of this dumb cat, so go over there and enjoy yourself.

Luna scratched her head and went with Miren, Marie and Eith. She wasn't a big fan of Marie of course, but she'd live for now.

Eith the Shellagh and Lunalel Lightsword

"Miren, I dislike this place." Eith mentioned as she walked on with her group. She looked around and it was absolutely depressing. In fact, it seemed as if some ghost were going to jump out of the wall any minute now. She felt better knowing that there was also that Sword-Woman here as well. She was a good fighter but still, this place was one of dread. Eith couldn't help but feel weak and shallow.

"So, is this place where... Well, whatever happened to Eith?" Luna asked. She had been filled in on what was suppose to have happened, but well, she definitely had been out of the loop really and it was hard to keep everything straight.

Solana Lightsword

"Oooooooohhhhh.... Dragon Lady seems to like this." Sol said as she rubbed the dragon's belly some more. It was entertaining, and the dragon didn't seem to dislike it... "Kitty! You should try." Sol said before turning to look at... A cat that wasn't there. "Ehh! Kitty! Dragon Lady! We need to.." Her eyes caught the back of the cat going into the castle. Sol pouted a little bit and grabbed Sorcha's hand. "Let's catch up! Everyone else is going inside!"

Katherine Lindall

"Geez, do you really need to start something? It's difficult to separate that Noble from her house insignia. We'll be fine, there shouldn't be anything too dangerous left in here. Or are you saying I can't protect your cute little behind?" Katherine asked as she poked the cat on the nose. It was a weird place for sure. It seemed like it was repurposed a bit but seemed to do plenty. "Something's about to jump you, but don't worry, it's friendly."

Not too long after, a voice came from behind, "Kitty!!!" The voice exclaimed as it's body jumped on Meowka and hugged her. "Don't run off like that!"

"I think you have the wrong 'Kitty' there. That's the one contracted to me, and not the one your dragon made into a maid." Katherine said, trying to hold back a giggle at Meowka's face.

"Ehh! I... Ohh..." The girl said as she got off the cat's back. "I, uhh, umm. Sorry." Sol said looking a bit ashamed.

Katherine couldn't help but giggle. This girl was fairly cute in a "Little Girl" way. She looked to the Dragon and the girl, "So, did you lose your cat? I've not really seen her. Unless my cat here did."

Digimon: Tamer's Bureau

With the group agreed on what to do next, they made their way to the dock... Noting a few sleeping Gomamon along the way. As they arrived at the boat they were told of, they would note that it looked like a smaller scale pirate ship. It wouldn't be all too surprising really, considering how weird everything in the Digital World was so far. "Geez, are we going to be looting ships on the high seas now?" Yumeko asked herself before everyone boarded.

The Gizamon was standing at the helm with a number of Gotsumon working around, moving barrels and a few other things. "Welcome! We'll be moving soon, so make yourself comfortable." The Captain Gizamon said. Soon enough, the Gotsumon finished their work and the ship moved through the water unnaturally. It was more like a modern ship than some 1700's wooden ship. Smoothly and without wind pushing the sails. Some time later, the ship finally reached the other side and the Gotsumon began unloading barrels. "Alright kids, we're here. If you see Lana again, tell her we're square."

The sailors looked as if they'd be here a while, so hopefully they'd be willing to give a ride back if they were here still. "Ahh, sure, can do." Yumeko said as she lead the others off the boat and onto a wooden dock. Ahead was a small building, it looked a bit like a Japanese-Style house, but a little odd. Aside that, there was a small little market type area with a couple of Gabumon and Agumon. "I'm going to check that place out." Yumeko said, curious about the small building.

Those that went with Yumeko found their way to the front of the building and it had a small sign in some weird runes. "It says, 'Enter as you please.' Tinkermon translated quickly as she gave a shrug to Yumeko. "Might as well." The little fairy added as she pushed the door open and made her way inside. "I'm coming innnnnnnn." She excitedly said. When they entered, a Gabumon was there shocked someone came in.

"Oh! People! Or, rather, human? How odd. Oh! So, what brings you all here today!? Interested in our hot springs! They're said to be good for recovering ills."

Outside however, as the group moved by the market stall, a Gabumon and an Agumon conversed. "So, it's a lot less busy here than I remember last time." The Agumon stated.

"Ahh, yea. I heard the Gomamon are raising a fuss about us for some reason."

[b]Was it because you Gabumon made a competitor to their lake? They like to overprice stuff sometimes so..."[b]

[b]"Ahh, probably. I mean, we didn't really consider ourselves competitors. We made the hot-spring so Digimon that prefer the heat to the cold could enjoy themselves so..."[b] Perhaps they might know something?

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Katherine was happy enough to follow Miren in. She used to do this type of thing a lot, from what she heard at least. She had a group of her dolls spread out to cover the area, but not go too far. She wanted to know if something was coming, though if there was something else with them, it was likely an animal or something like Miren suggested. Before entering, she called back to Luna, "With us, Miss Lunalel! I'd like it if you could come here to 'beat things to a pulp' in case something appears." Backing up Sorcha's joke a bit, pulling on her kitten's shoulder, urging her to follow as she walked into the castle after Miren.

Luna looked a bit embarrassed by the two of them making fun of her. "I'm not just some brute, you two!" Luna complained before sighing. She started to walk towards the castle gate, "Don't take too long to figure out what you're going to do Sol." Luna suggested before continuing inside.

Sol giggled at the embarrassed look on Luna's face but turned back to Sorcha after Luna left. "So, a stomach ache? Oh! My stomach felt better after mommy rubbed it!" So Sol, the girl that had not quite figured out the concept of personal space, rubbed the stomach of the dragon. "You could have Kitty rub your stomach." The girl suggested while continuing.

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Inside the castle, Katherine seemed interested and a bit happy. Well, maybe too happy. "Oh! How wonderful! A dead castle! Nothing living in sight! Imagine! There may be spirits willing to be used as a soul catalyst for more dolls! It's enough to make a woman want to dance!" She always was overjoyed when it meant her army count could go up. That meant there were more children for her to command.

Eith stayed close to Miren as she looked around. This place seemed... Well, "Familiar. Irritating... Sad..." The hound muttered loud enough for Miren to hear. "This place reminds me of torture, death. If Katherine thinks this might be the place... It might be."

Katherine looked to the hound, trying to hide her excitement. "Yes, I was confident in my sources after all." She went to the greatest sources she thought would be in the world... And another one as well for good measure.

Luna looked around and she just felt... Well, it seemed like a dreadful place. Castles were not always places of warmth and hospitality but this run down place was something else. "If dreadful were one of the things you were looking for, this place is definitely the place." She stated, electing a nod from Eith.

Katherine nodded as well, looking a little proud. "Of course." Katherine said, patting Meowka on the head for little reason. "Enough of this though. I say we go to the right. We can leave upstairs be for now. If this is the place that Eith was kept, then they would have kept her on the first floor most likely. What do you think Miren?"

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Maybe we should just go through the front door?" Katherine suggested to herself, tapping a finger at her chin. After a few seconds of thought, a small army of dolls marched out of the cart with a certain cat carried with them. The cat was set down next to Katherine as the dolls all made their way to the front gate and looked around for the easiest way to find it just in case, she sent dolls around the area to find an alternate route inside. They'd figure it out soon enough, so Katherine set her attention to Meowka. "Dear Kitten, it's time to wake up. The fun's about to begin. And if you don't wake up, it's no food for a couple of days." Truely it was an idle threat, but hopefully it would be enough to get her going.

Meanwhile, Eith looked to Miren and considered her question as she looked over the castle. Her eyes narrowed as it felt... Well, scary. "Not exactly, but... It seems scary. Like a place I don't want to be." Eith commented as she grabbed for Miren's hand and pulling her close as if protecting her. It was a place that felt like it would take those closest to one... In Eith's head at least.

Luna looked over Sorcha for a second before giving a light sigh and nodded. "Do what you need then. I'm going to go with Miss Lindall just in case." Luna said before patting Sorcha on the head and turning towards where Katherine and the cat that was oddly similar to Maoin.

Sol merely watched the exchange between Sorcha and Luna before releasing her grip from around Maoin's neck, grabbed the cat's hand and pulled her over to Sorcha before hugging the dragon. "Are you okay, Miss Dragon?" Sol asked, looking up to Sorcha. "You're not going to die are you? Hugs make you feel better right? I kind of want to go with Luna, but I can stay here and make you feel better... But I could go in the spooky castle..." Sol muttered the last part to herself mostly. Despite the tone of her words, her face betrayed a small bit of nervousness from the castle. It had an eerie feel to it after all.