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

Selvina looked down towards her familiar taking a sigh out as the fox continued to put on her act. She gave a smile towards Le Clothe who was becoming more and more confused as she turned to look at the kitten and gave her plenty of pettings on the head that would likely make the real Maoin turn into little more than a pile of perpetual meows.

"Sly, I know that you're new to this ..." To be fair, the mage legitimately wasn't too certain how the clothing situation worked either in this case. She'd never worn a maid's outfit or even extremely girly clothes for that matter. But to help the familiar would likely mean them ending up in private and therefore having her suddenly become mean again. Selvina took a knee and looked into the familiar's eyes. "... and I've never worn something like this before either. If you are a good girl and aren't too shy I'm sure Le Clothe wouldn't mind showing us how this works. He's helped tailor clothes for plenty of girls after all, I'm sure he's seen someone not fully dressed before. I'll have him help me with mine alongside you if that'll make you feel better."

The mage gave off a slight smile. "If you're a good kitty and cooperate I'll be sure to take you out to your favorite restaurant and give you plenty of affection, alright? You're a good kitty, aren't you Sly?" Le Clothe was fidgeting in the background slightly - not because he wasn't willing to help or anything, but rather because by now he was certain this cat was twins or an illusion of some sort of the cat that had been here just the day before.

The cat let out an uncomfortable MEW as her face and body impacted into the ground uncomfortably, wiping a bit of sweat from her brow and breathing more heavily than she probably should have been. At least Lady Sorcha doesn't wear armor ... how am I supposed to get past this? The cat remembered what her mistress had instructed her to do at all times.

Maoin seemed to spin back into a standing position but as she did so she reached into her dress and threw a dagger straight at Lady Lightsword's face, waiting just a moment and using her cat-like reflexes to see how Luna intended to block it, then stabbing as swiftly as she could at where the glove would be and hoping to avoid the sword's guard. It was a leather glove, but a good stab from a sharp sword would hopefully make it's way through.

Fia's cheeks suddenly matched the color of her hair, the girl seeming somehow embarrassed. She'd just been entertaining the silly girl after all. Livia would likely be surprised how the normally shy phoenix stood up, crossed her arms and announced loudly. "Of-Of course NOT! She's just an annoying fool that just chases after people!" Though her expression fell for a second as she remembered the hydra mentioning being alone ... then it hardened once more as she shook that thought away.

It would be incredibly the girl was likely lying both to Livia and to herself however as both the bond and her expression indicated for more than a few moments that she would likely be saddened if Ritsa didn't actually show up. The girl's normally quieter voice returned after a couple of moments. "... besides ... paperwork ... fun ..."

Fia was a really horrible liar, at least.

"Well you just jump up obviously." That's how the prowler of the night had done it anyways.

Meowka looked down at the teacher as if slightly perplexed. "I can't read the signs - can't the dolls go on their own anyways? Isn't that what they are here for?" The cat looked slightly over the edge at what her new owner was working on. Some sort of ... diagrams? She couldn't read any words at least. "What are you doing anyways, Mistress Katherine?" It seemed like something was seriously occupying her attention at the moment, and suddenly curiosity flowed into the cat's veins.

Botanist And Bards

The girl seemed to let out a sigh of relief as the answer came out to be 'no', and ignored the rather rude questions about her lifestyle from Edith. Instead, she focused on Isabella as she was clearly the one in charge as well as the most well dressed. "Then let me lead you to your quarters." The young one led the others behind her up a staircase deeper into the fort until she came across a small open hall with various bed rolls stacked on shelves against the wall. A small family of what were likely peasants were sleeping together in a corner, child between them. Two doors remained open leading to what were likely more pristine chambers. "We can let you sleep here up to three days three of charge, as is the tradition and law set upon this land. I ask that you and your people distribute themselves in the hall to make yourselves as comfortable as you wish - but only take one of the elite rooms for your lady. If others come, you are expected to make room for them as well."

The girl spoke these words matter of factly. "And Lady Isabella, the Lord will likely invite you to dine later. Will you be able to attend this meeting?" It was rather apparent based on the way she was not looking at the others that this was an invitation solely for her ladyship.

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

Selvina was still obviously troubled by the entire appearance, but gulped slightly as she looked at the fox. "I ... guess that's better." The mage let out a sigh before she rubbed the fox-kitten's ears a bit with a little grin and stopping before her hand was ripped off. "Now be a good kitten Sly and follow me to the clothing store." With that the mage would leave the room, looking behind herself periodically to make sure the cat-fox-shapeshifter was following her.

When they arrived to Le Clothe's shop the man simply took a confused look at the familiar as if something was obviously bothering him about seeing this extremely familiar face, but the magierprinz just gave him a look that suggested silence was the best response. "One of your stock uniforms would do nicely. She's probably of a size you are used to. Just make sure there's something loose to put around the neck - no collars or leashes or anything. She's a very modest kitten and is easily embarrassed by any amount of exposed skin." The man simply gave the pair a look before gathering a few supplies from the store and grabbing a stock uniform off the shelf, casting a couple of spells and returning to them with the uniform in hand.

The fox would find Selvina placing the hyper submissive servants's uniform into her hands - with a soft ribbon that could easily be tied into an overly large bow to go loosely around her neck and small pins to keep it in place. "Now go be a good kitty and go change into your uniform for your mistress, Sly." It was rather obvious that Selvina was enjoying this entire counter-prank as she turned back to the shopkeeper. "As for me I was looking into something nice to wear for the fall festival and perhaps a few more casual clothes appropriate for a lady of my status?"

The exhausted merchant sighed, but the pair of them began to discuss clothing designs for something to wear to the festival.

Maoin was surprised by the sudden charge and a slight panic flowed up within as a response but the training with Lady Sorcha kept it down. As she watched the sword move surprisingly predictably and even slowly towards her the kitten jumped over it and sent a foot straight towards Luna's face while keeping her sword prepared to parry a return strike. If her kick landed, she hoped it would at least be an uncomfortable experience for the knightess. If her kick missed, she would try to roll back into position and back away once more.

The crimson haired girl nodded at Livia's explanation and after a couple of seconds seemed to accept the explanation. Fia let out a slight sigh of relief as the final possibility of them somehow being nefarious flew out of the window as she returned to her paperwork for a few moments until she felt like making another comment. "... sorry for coming in ... messy, yesterday ..."

She had overheard a couple of the maids describe to eachother how immediately after their bath the pair of them had come back in a couple hours later covered in various pieces of the outdoors, herself being dragged back to Livia and leaving no inconsiderable trail of mud behind them. The hydra had simply exhausted her but ...

The phoenix looked at the ring on her finger again. It was really pretty, wasn't it?

Meowka frowned slightly. She wasn't moving - she was comfortable. "I'm a prowler of the night! I don't fear a little dust - and besides, I can see everything from up here unlike you, Mistress Katherine. And I have a height advantage over any possible intruders." The cat seemed proud of her assessment, and the mage would see her show off her collar slightly as she upturned her face in an arrogant manner if she bothered to pay any attention to her pet. "And besides, the dolls can't poke me while I'm up here. So perhaps you should join me. And feed me."

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

Selvina rubbed her chin. Theoretically, having the maid costume or not could help confirm the hypothesis in truth. Obviously they were only measuring extremely minute differences in the bond, the sort that only tools could actually manage to detect. The theory itself suggested no true practical purpose. "Well we could always stop by the store then. It could actually be essential to the study to test if it is the physical item itself or the appearance of the item to the world ..." The mage forced herself to pause for a second as she thought, and it would be clear to the fox that she was also actually deep in thought.

"Besides, you should have something else to wear in case you decide to disguise yourself ..." The wizard looked at the fox for a couple more seconds. "Alright, could you change your appearance to that of a slightly different cat girl? This is starting to bother me."

And if they ran into Lady Gwynn, it would be incredibly awkward.

Maoin looked at Lady Luna's armor with a frown - although the gloves were metal, the sword's crossguard protected her hands. And the majority of her body was covered by various pieces of ornate metal, although the cat didn't know what they were all called. That meant only the woman's face was open in front of her.

With a frown the cat took an experimental lunge towards Lady Lightsword's face, trying to see how she'd defend herself before jumping immediately back to their original distance. She'd have to use her speed in this one but the duel couldn't last forever - she was fairly sure the knightess would outlast her.

The phoenix looked up from her spot by Livia's desk as Cynthia barged in, the maid talking about Mugi's classes demandingly before running away herself. As the woman left the room Fia recalled the massage she had received the previous day. She'd have to ask for one again, wouldn't she? That had probably been the most pleasant experience in her life, after all. Maybe if she was lucky it could be a daily thing?

That would probably annoy Cynthia though. Fia wasn't exactly sure about that. She also wasn't exactly sure what the thing following Livia around was ... she'd seen a few things around the mansion since the morning ... outlines in a way, shifting around and glowing slightly like as if they were stars. If her eyes weren't so perceptive she wouldn't have been able to see them, and she wasn't sure if anyone else would be able to.

A few bookshelves had the outlines around a couple of books, along with some of the drawers to Livia's desk. Even a square portion of a carpet had been lit. But the strangest ones were the slightly humanoid ones that constantly floated around the mansion - and of course the massive one directly in front of her as she sat behind Livia's desk. It's arms seemed to have an extensive reach, if the outline was to be trusted. But she wasn't scared of it for some reason - in fact it somehow seemed familiar.

The headmistress would feel a hand tug slightly on her dress. "... Livia ..." She pointed at the gigantic outlined shape in front of her, straight at where it's head was. "... who ... is that ...?" She was sure the headmistress knew - in fact, she was certain it was somehow involved with them based on how the spirit had followed them to their office.

Meowka's eyes opened up again after a couple of minutes, the cat stretching as she looked over towards her new mistress, put her new collar on, and then approached on all fours as she slipped out of the bed as if it was the most normal thing in the world, crossed the room after grabbing a pillow with her teeth off the bed, then jumped on top of a tall wardrobe and curling up on it's top as she looked over the rest of the room with watchful eyes as she curled up with the pillow beneath her. There was hardly any space between the prowler of the night and the ceiling, but the familiar seemed comfortable at least.

She watched the other woman work, clearly at least a little curious.

Botanist And Bards

As the Princess questioned where she would be staying the night she'd likely fall on her face along with the rest of the party as a loud BOOM echoed through the hallways of the castle, the sound of rain slamming into the thick stone structure like a thousand arrows sent flying a second. The stormfront had hit. Even the experienced guards who were in the area seemed nervous and ready to go further into the castle, but they collected the weapons before falling back behind the central gate.

The princess' horse would likely be unsettled by it along with the few other steeds in there, but a stablehand came by and wordlessly placed ... earmuffs over their ears. Aside from looking a little silly however, the mares and stallions seemed to become somewhat more calm.

A girl who couldn't be older than thirteen approached the group from the central group, clearly wearing servants garb as she beckoned them to follow her deeper into the castle - it would be difficult to make out voices admist the storm, but if the group approached they would hear the storm quiet when the second gate was shut from a terrifying screech of an angry god and instead dwindle to an ominous overcast that touched the entire castle like a ghost who's words were hard to make out.

As her eyes looked upwards towards the taller adults, a brand across her forehead would become visible to many of them as her hair shifted. Her voice was quiet, but she seemed reasonably calm. "Welcome to Hasingwrath Keep ..." Her eyes drifted over many of the people before her. "Are any of you touched by the Windmothers?" It seemed that this was an important question to ask, as in the hallway ahead of them they would see some of the guards grip their weapons a little more tightly than necessary for just holding them upright.

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

Sel gave the fox an apologetic look. "Well you see, it involves theories regarding the relationship of the appearance a familiar wears and the possibility they weaken or strengthen the bond." The mage looked down towards the ground. "I know it's a lot to ask for Sly, but could you turn into a cat maid again? It's extremely valuable for this project, considering that your appearance changes are more effective than most ... come on Sly, no one will even know it is you!" Selvina pleaded a little bit at this point.

Of course, she knew that the fox knew that this was utter garbage. But the fox wouldn't be able to go back on her prior statements about class.

And besides, she had been woken up early. The fox deserved this, since she hadn't seemed to do this aside from any other reason but being rude.

Maoin felt herself seize up as Luna wanted to continue the duel, but her head turned slightly as she heard Lady Sorcha move closer behind her and spoke. She HAD been trained by a dragon, hadn't she? Maybe she wasn't the best student but ... the kitten felt a little weight leave her shoulders as the pettings followed for a couple of seconds. The dragon had reasonable expectations and hadn't abandoned her for what she'd done so far - it was unlikely she would suddenly change her mind.

The lack of magic in the fight also helped her calm down, and Luna would begin to see the cat moving in a wide circle around her as it was obvious she was ready to begin this fight, short sword held out and ready as she gave a more controlled nod towards her opponent as a serious look crossed her face.

She'd at least try to earn that pride and be a good kitten. If she lost she'd just treat Lady Sorcha to a massage as an apology, wouldn't she? Lady Sorcha would at least feel relaxed then.

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

Selvina glared at the fox as she took mental notes in her mind of the date. She wouldn't have come home late the previous night if they had class this day, right?

Sly was being Sly again, she supposed. Although ... The mage had a look of realization cross her face. "No no no no no ..." Selvina put on the best panicked look she could manage as she looked at the fox with pleading eyes. "There's an extra credit test today! And - and the subject is magics involving the master familiar bond and the various ways it can be used! I'm - I'm really sorry but you're going to have to come with me for this one!"

There was actually a class about that, and she already knew the curriculum for it. She had followed the syllabus along two semesters earlier.

Maoin stepped back instinctually as the glaive was suddenly pointed at her, and then suddenly her sword handle. She blinked a couple of times as she registered what was going on.

WHAT? She - she was supposed to fight Lady Luna? A noble of the LIGHTSWORD family?! A look of obvious nervousness crossed Maoin's face. "... Y-w-wha- ..." The steely gaze on Lady Sorcha's face indicated that her partially formed confusion wouldn't be responded to with lenience. With a slightly trembling hand she gripped her sword, trying to run through the basics in her mind from the past couple weeks of training.

The only thing that entered her thoughts though were her fears however. Luna could use various magical abilities that she wasn't capable of! Wh-what was she going to do when she lost horribly and completely embarrassed herself?! She's so nice ... she took care of me. She ... she'll know how weak I really am and won't talk to me and-

She was used to getting beaten around by Lady Sorcha, but she'd gotten used to that abuse! Oh, and when she lost it would make Lady Sorcha look bad as a teacher, and then the dragoness would be upset and would ignore her in frustration. Like a scardy cat like herself deserved.

Or even worse, Lady Lightsword would choose to lose on purpose just to make her feel better. And then someone would see that and then Lady Lightsword's family would lose their entire reputation and would end up on the streets as a result and ...

"Y-yes M-mistress." The cat turned around and faced her opponent, giving Lady Lightsword a respectful curtsy.

Botanist And Bards

The guard let out a nod as he looked over the party - it seemed more like a group trying to start a village than a real military force. Still though, the rules they had applied. Though as the skies started to darken in the distance he let out a gulp and knocked on the gate in a new pattern, this time the entire thing opening rather than just the small doorway for individual use. "I'll allow you and you Lady to maintain her arms. Everyone else is expected to hand their weapons over." They had said two, but two women wielding weapons - one of them especially seemed inexperienced - was likely to be a threat to their plans.

If the group handed over their weapons the gate would be opened before them, revealing a large entry chambed likely intended to finish off any intruders with several small gates of it's own, each instilled with additional arrow slits. The gate behind them would close, and the signs of the storm would be obvious as it had become a wall of wind approaching the castle, bits and pieces of the ground outside being ripped out and joining the swirling might of whatever god had sent them.

"I can take your cart through this gate to the stables." The gate on the left opened, revealing a storeroom and stable combination, although it was entirely indoors. A few horses waited within that were happily chewing the hay before them.

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

Sel's return to the world of sleep was cut short as she felt herself roll onto the ground, landing onto her side with an incredible thud. The mage rubbed their now painful side, but ultimately it would be unlikely that any bruises would from the annoying but ultimately short fall. It took her a couple of moments to rub the sleep out of her eyes before looking that the black fox with a questioning look. "S-sly it's too early to play right now ..." A quick look at the window revealed she should be asleep for at least another hour as she rose to her feet. "... what do you want?"

The girl let out a tired yawn before looking over the now humanoid fox with no small degree of exhausted irritation that only a teenager could manage. A quick glance at nearby mirror let her give off a sigh of relief. Was she hungry or something?

The cat let out a sigh as Lady Sorcha hopped out of the window ready to face the day. For a few seconds Maoin simply stood there as she looked towards Luna before going into the kitchen and preparing a quick meal mostly consisting of fruits but also including two pancakes. She returned to the bedside and gave Luna's shoulder a gentle shake as she placed the food on a nearby small table along with a large glass of water. "Lady Sorcha seems ... excited today."

She had seen how much the dragon had drank and yet she seemed to have some sort of anti-hangover. "Anyways, you should eat up. If you need me to help put on your armor or anything else just give the word." The cat let off a caring smile as she would wait for the knightess to finish her meal - she herself had prepared a smaller plate of food as she worked that was already finished.

Meowka seemed slightly disturbed in her sleep as her new mistress left, but ultimately she grabbed a spare pillow and pulled it closer to herself instead, curling up slightly around it as she did so and chewing on it slightly as she rested.

Botanist And Bards

The guard rubbed their chin for a moment - leaving two armed seemed to be fairly reasonable, especially considering the remainder of their weapons would be stashed away securely. However, it wasn't really his decision to make. With a sigh, he looked up. "I'll let the captain know of your request ... but the skies indicate the storm is coming inwards. I don't know where your lady is, but I advise you bring them with due haste."

It would appear the man was speaking honestly, but it was also apparent that he wasn't the sort who wouldn't help someone who refused to help themselves.