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Super Invincible Max God Century Robo: Giga Assault Hell Smasher Promethion - A Combining Mecha RPG

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Pariah Online | Season One

Hey all,

I'll be going on a two week vacation starting tomorrow and don't know how often I'll have Internet access. Thank you for your patience. I'll try to be more regular when I get back.

Overlord : Advent of the Gods

Hey all, I'll be going on a two week vacation starting tomorrow and don't know how often I'll have Internet access. Thank you for your patience. I'll try to be more regular when I get back.

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Hey all, really sorry for the super long delay.

I also need to apologize since I'll be going on a two week vacation starting tomorrow and don't know how often I'll have Internet access. Thank you for your patience. I'll try to be more regular when I get back.

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Hearing Catherine praising her for having raw talent, and that she did much better than most of the other new students, Kanako couldn't help but brighten up. She was proud on her ability, and being praised like this made her even prouder. She would make sure that she would develop that talent properly so that she could make Catherine even prouder of her.

Kanako immediately did as she was told. She first examined the stance Catherine was making, before attempting to imitate it as best as she could. The first training would be some breathing exercise, and the point of the training was to make her more attuned with her element. So Kanako concentrated herself at every breath she took and released. She felt the flow of the air coming in from her nose into her lungs and then coming back out.

Thanks to Catherine's tact, Kanako was able to focus entirely on the lesson, since she still didn't realize that her skirt was gone.

@Hammerman

"Good, now that you've got a rhythm going, try taking longer breaths than normal, or very short breaths, like you're hyperventilating.
You'll notice yourself start to shake or otherwise lose control. This is perfectly normal, but it reminds us that losing control of our powers is not so unusual since it's just as easy to lose control of our bodies if we push the limits, even if we're just breathing. If anything, when you notice the shaking, learn how to stay calm and pull back," Catherine explained.

Kano chuckled to himself politely at the first few attempts ShiZhen tried at attempting to repel the water. Indeed it was harder than it looked which was why he chuckled. So many students wanted to master everything quickly.

"The trick is directing the water. Not forcing it."

Fingers closed in a fist the headmaster pointed his hand at ShiZhen, taking his time to spread his influence across a large area around the young pupil. The change of the water would not be very obvious but under his command it became almost motionless, until Kano extended his fingers.
The water around ShiZhen, including the water on her outfit and hair, flowed out steadily until she sat on the smooth stones. All the water in the pool near her had receeded as if a sheet of glass had surrounded her.

"Perhaps repelling water might not be a good start for you just yet. Close your eyes and focus on the water around you, flowing free, until you can hear it in your mind. When that happens just imagine it collecting over your hands instead of away from them."

@Zelosse

ShiZhen stared in amazement as the water parted, leaving her completely dry. She listened intently as Kano instructed her. As the water came back, she did as told and closed her eyes. She tried to focus on the water but intrusive thoughts clouded her mind, thoughts like, "I can't hear anything," and, "this is silly." She was having a hard time concentrating and became agitated, worried that the headmaster might be judging her as inept. As her nervousness mounted, her ability triggered, only instead of drawing moisture from the air and drenching herself, sheets of water flowed over to cover her body. Realizing what had just happened, ShiZhen gasped, inhaling a good portion of water. Her control broken by her inevitable sudden coughing fit, the water fell away from her body in a noisy splash. Had she had the right presence of mind, she would have noticed that in that exact instance, she was calm. Water calmed her, so she draws it from her surroundings when nervous. Her annoyance at becoming wet has gotten in the way of her realizing that, and right now, her trying not to drown also got in the way of that realization.

Overlord : Advent of the Gods

As the chorus grew more fervent, the stone around Lexus Dominiel's neck began to thrum with arcane power. Jolts of energy pulsed through him. A strange magic was at work and Akena's heartstone was reacting to it.

The pale, silvery light radiated from quickly increased in intensity, until the world around Lexus was dyed in its color. The floating specks of light swarmed like a cloud of fireflies and slowly coalesced into a delicate humanoid form. At last, Akena had awoken.

When she finally manifested in full, her deep amber eyes seemed hazy and she looked to be in a daze. "Lexus... Dominiel? Is that you?"

@BurningDaisies

Yuan wanted to say something but decided to keep his distance, this event was no doubt something that would need to be reported back to the Slane Theocracy. Depending on what would happen there was a chance one of the Scriptures would have to get involved in the area. Still he could not help but say a little something not exactly right for a priest to say. "By the gods...magnificent."

The priest of the Dragonfather's Cathedral was the next to speak, this directly at Lexus and Akena. "Who are you to appear so brazenly in the house of the Dragonfather? Though if you are here to offer your respects then you are of course welcome in his presence." The rest of the congregation looked back at the newcomers unsure of how to respond to the sudden course of events while Yuan spied on from outside.

@IceHeart

Lexus Dominiel

The Dragonfather's Grand Cathedral

As Lexus Dominiel walked through the streets, it noted the contrast between rich and poor. While decorating the place of worship was a sign of devotion, it should never come at the cost of the destitute. If anything, what wealth the church collected should be like a tax, which should be spent on social programs to strengthen the infrastructure and to share prosperity. After all, through servitude to December, all mortals are equal. Lexus Dominiel saw corruption festering in the gulf between the opulent and the abandoned. It clenched its fists and ground its teeth, but remained true to its mission of non-interference; it would merely observe.

Entering the Dragonfather's Grand Cathedral, Lexus Dominiel took a few moments to listen to what was being said and absorb. Instead of crying, "Blasphemy!" Lexus considered the possibility that these people yet worshiped December; after all December was all-powerful and could take whatever form she chose, it should be a simple matter for her to appear to these mortals in the guise of a great dragon millennia ago and have this church established in her name. Perhaps these people were not too far from salvation, there was just the issue justice and equality. Lexus Dominiel did, however, note the several other houses of worship nearby, and wondered if the Dragonfather was actually December or one of the other six gods. After all, December was One. It didn't matter. A close inspection of their scriptures to discover which most aligned with the Word of December should resolve any doubts; a project that Lexus Dominiel would need subtlety and patience to fulfill. Of course, the best person to interpret these foreign scriptures would be the Prophetess Akena...

The chorus of angels singing in Lexus Dominiel's head

The heartstone began glowing suddenly, prompting Lexus Dominiel to quickly pull the necklace out from within its armor. Taking a knee, Lexus Dominiel held the necklace up, letting its radiance spill forth and coalesce into Akena's physical form. Looking up at her as she addressed the angel, Lexus Dominiel replied, "Yes, Prophetess, it is I. We have much to discuss, but for the moment, please take your time getting your bearings. Lady December is nearby, and I shall take you to her whenever you are ready."

As should be expected, they had drawn the attention of the churchgoers, interrupting their ritual. Looking around, Lexus Dominiel saw, with dismay, only looks of befuddlement and annoyance. Did these mortals not realize that they had just borne witness to a miracle? The coming of the prophetess Akena, December's Final Word given form? The Dragon priest addressed Lexus Dominiel and Akena rather rudely, but Lexus Dominiel remembered its promise to December. "W-we are b-but humble travelers..." Lexus Dominiel began, wholly unused to deception. Lexus Dominiel would enjoy watching this one's insides tear and compress as a micro-singularity rendered the priest into a point of black nothingness. Banishing the violent thought, Lexus Dominiel continued, "I am a pilgrim seeking to verify the truth. I will pay respect to your Dragonfather if this church can show me the truth. For now, I...apologize for the interruption." Inclining its head in a slight show of deference to the priest, Lexus turned its attention back to Akena. "We are...strangers in a strange land." Lexus Dominiel noted the Earth Priest nearby, who seemed to be expressing interest. Perhaps they could go to him for answers.

Overlord : Advent of the Gods

"As long as you keep Akena safe, you're free to do as you please, Lexus. Just don't cause trouble for the people here." She hesitated upon speaking those last few words. If she were honest with herself, she was more concerned about Lexus stirring up trouble than Himitsu. Its narrow view of the world was troublesome enough, that fact that December herself was the center of it only complicated matters further. While she appreciated his loyalty, she didn't enjoy having to choose her words carefully around the golem, and wouldn't mind a little bit of time apart.

"Once we find lodging, I'll come find you."

@BurningDaisies

I decide to tell the group about my meeting with the god Abares some other time. "Look if it was about the thing I did a while ago, I'm sorry and it won't happen again. You guys could've even danced with us, you party poopers. Right now I'm fine going anywhere with you guys as long as it has food and as much as I want to explore the place on my own, I'll definitely be eye candy thanks to how I look though I can't compete with your level, Danielle. Anyways, you guys lead the way."

@baraquiel

"Right, right the magician's guild sounds like a solid plan. But!" Danielle decided to strike an unnecessarily dramatic pose for good measure. "Before anything else happens I am finding the nearest clothing shop and getting myself some proper attire! You two can go there together first will I get a little shopping done, or can can come with me first if you like, but we'll meet up there regardless. If we're gonna be here for a while we better learn as much as you can."

@IceHeart

"You're right." She said after a nervous pause. "We should find you suitable clothes first. I couldn't tell you how many lecherous looks you've gotten just this morning." An impish grin played across her lips. "I stopped counting at 50."

@BurningDaisies

Lexus Dominiel

Lexus Dominiel was not made to recognize any higher beings besides December, and was thus, the only one in the party that was oblivious to the presence that had spoken to Himitsu. "I will do my utmost to remain innocuous and uphold a policy of non-interference." Lexus Dominiel said, replying to December's order. "But before I leave, might I suggest a disguise for Lady Himitsu? For putting a disguise on me, your judgment, Lady December, is perfect as always, and the cagey mortals here seem to be averse to beings they cannot fathom, as their attitude at the gates would suggest."

Whatever December's response, Lexus Dominiel would accept her decision wholeheartedly, and begin to make its way towards the place of worship, looking for some spire or belltower that might signal such a building. Taking Akena's Reliquary Heart, Lexus Dominiel wore the necklace around its neck and tucked the stone under its armor. Lexus Dominiel could not afford to lose the heartstone of the Prophetess, so decided that wearing the necklace was the most secure method. Lexus Dominiel did not know how it could atone to December should the Reliquary be lost or stolen. While walking, Lexus Dominiel opened its eyes to observe the mortals of the city, silently judging them, measuring them, seeing their acts of wickedness as well their acts of kindness, how the law was upheld, if at all, and what systematic oppressions were present. If the church or temple were too difficult to locate, Lexus Dominiel would deign to ask a passerby for directions.

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"So, h-how did I do, Miss?" she asked Catherine eagerly. What the poor girl didn't realize that thanks to her wind ball, she had shredded her own skirt to pieces. Now, she stood in front of a teacher wearing nothing but a pair of pantyhose-covered panties down there.

@Hammerman

Catherine hovered down and landed, looking around to make sure no one else was around to see Kanako's mishap. "You did splendidly, much better than most incoming students. You have raw talent," Catherine complimented. Despite losing control of her high-pressure ball, Catherine could see that Kanako had a good deal of force and finesse that was rare for someone without elemental training. The fact that the air released from her ball could shred cloth was a testament to that. As for the skirt, as long as no one else showed up, Catherine wasn't going to draw attention to it, she could sort of tell that the lesson would not be as effective with Kanako all flustered and embarassed. "Being an elementalist is not an exact science, and everyone picks up their 'knack' for it differently, but once they get something that clicks, it will form the foundation of their abilities." Though not necessarily true, Catherine liked to promote students to develop their individual styles instead of checking off bullet points from a curriculum. "Let's start with breathing exercises; some students need to realize how much of their body is composed of their element in order to manipulate it like 'part of their own body'." Catherine widened her stance, squared her shoulders and began to breathe to demonstrate, moving her hands up and down along with her breathing, reminiscent of certain esoteric East Asian martial arts styles.

"I hope you brought a bathing suit with you. To control water you must hear it. Where better than in the relaxing pools? Lets do an exercise where you focus on repelling water on an area of your body. Being in the springs is also very relaxing after an event like the one with the water snake obstacle. Please,"

Kano motioned to the hotsprings steaming behind him as he walked over to, and onto, the waters. Treading the surface as if it were solid.

"What you see is water below repeling me, instead of simply enveloping me as you would expect. It is communion with the waters themselves as you project your desire to it."

@Zelosse

"I...I didn't...bring a bathing suit..." ShiZhen replied, feeling a little crestfallen. "B-but...I suppose my clothes are already wet, so what difference does it make...right?" ShiZhen slowly walked forward, and, fully clothed, dipped herself into the hot spring, though she did at least have the decency to take her shoes off. Like this, her wet clothes didn't cling to her so uncomfortably. The hot springs were rather nice, and reminded her of the aches, bruises, and cuts she didn't know she had received from the night before. It was relaxing, and made ShiZhen realize that since her powers had manifested, she had developed a mild fear of water, and hadn't been able to relax around the substance, even when showering. In fact, she hadn't let herself be submerged in a very long time, since she never had the time to take a long relaxing bath, nor did she swim for fun. She moved her arms around, feeling the buoyancy, and how her hand cut through the fluid. She took her hand out of the water and pressed it down on the surface. With a 'bloop', her hand passed right through as one would expect. She tried this repeatedly, trying to concentrate on repelling the water with her hand, but to no avail. "I-is there like...a trick to it, or something?"

Super Invincible Max God Century Robo: Giga Assault Hell Smasher Promethion - A Combining Mecha RPG

Hey all, sorry for the super-long delay. I had work and a bunch of family issues. But I'm back now.

Super Invincible Max God Century Robo: Giga Assault Hell Smasher Promethion - A Combining Mecha RPG

Michel Montmartre

Michel stopped reclining and sat forward, listening intently to the banter, smiling, seemingly unaware of the tension that had been building. To be honest, he wasn't sure if there was anything he could add, but then he remembered another untested defense system that was still in the works, and piped up, "Oh! Oh! I don't think its complete yet, but there's a squadron of Etherion-linked UAVs being developed." He smiled from ear-to-ear, feeling proud, as it was a system that also relied on his unusual power. Of course, the UAV system was highly underdeveloped. It was difficult enough for Michel to control the ten Beamstar Blades of the Promethion, he was nowhere near capable enough to handle the complex swarm mechanics of the UAV squadron. The engineers ideally would like Michel to be able to remotely control the squadron while he was piloting the Promethion, which also required a strong uninterrupted Etherion link from the Promethion to the Vaucanson Base. But if they could get it up and running, it would provide an added layer of defense for the fortress.