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Post by Nerius on Jun 7, 2024 22:14:17 GMT -6
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Post by Nerius on Jun 8, 2024 0:15:48 GMT -6
[Breeding 1/10]
Nerius had been struck with the desire for more pachee. It was a desire that struck randomly, without warning, and wasn't exactly.. useful. He was inexplicably fond of the little critters, despite their complete lack of any kind of practical use. They had no magical abilities, lacked the physical power to be a guard or beast of burden, and didn't even provide any useful harvests, unlike many other plant creatures. But none of that changed the fact that he quite liked curling up on the couch with a pile of them, or that he sometimes desired more. Nerius could have bred two of his own, but it was nice to mix in some new bloodlines, so he'd put out an ad. He'd gotten a response, Arcana had caught someone's eye, so he'd packed up the glowing 'chee and finally dragged himself away from his magical research.
Sort of. Even at the breeding center he was still reading through a tome as he waited for the other to show up. This pachee was at least of his calmer ones, and was content to stay in his lap an people watch.
[Arcana: Lv: 2, 11/15 | Lyl: 5, 11/15] [Nerius: 1/20]
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Post by Zenjesi on Jun 8, 2024 21:43:31 GMT -6
What was it that attracted Zenjesi to Pachee? After their recent escapade at the breeding center, this was a particularly apt question and one they needed to work a bit harder to determine an answer to. Perhaps they could argue that it was the simplest avenue via which they could meet new acquaintances. They had experienced many unexpectedly pleasant encounters at this location in the City - far more than they could explain statistically. Thus, they had continued to peruse the breeding ads, and Rosa, it seemed, had a particularly popular and appealing pelt. Already, so soon after her last visit here, she was summoned once more.
At least the satyr had the opportunity to acquire an enclosed carrier, albeit on the way to this arranged meeting. Thus, they were a handful of minutes late. Tap-tapping up the sidewalk and slightly out of breath, Zenjesi arrived, holding a bucking carrier in both hands. One would think they were transporting some wild beast. "I have her," they whispered as a greeting to the man who held the male. And then, per their norm, they were immediately distracted. "What is it you read?"
Zenjesi: 0.05 Rosa: 3.2 / 5.2
Breeding: 2/10
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Post by Nerius on Jul 25, 2024 1:14:30 GMT -6
[Breeding 3/10]
Absorbed in his reading, Nerius didn't notice his pachee partner approaching until they'd gotten quite close. He'd expected heels by the tapping sound, but hooves also explained it, and he'd seen far stranger things in the city. Besides, the movement from the carrier was far more attention grabbing.
"A wiggler, is she?" It wasn't an unfamiliar situation, Nerius had a few of his own 'chee that put up enough of a fuss in carrier to make them a nuisance to carry. Arcana thankfully was rather chill, though he did perk up at the sight of the carrier, though it might have been more from concern than recognizing another pachee.
"Oh! It's a text describing magical interaction in multi-element spells. There's a particularly interesting section on how the interplay can create effects entirely different than the contributing elements." Well, interesting if you were a magic nerd, and Nerius belatedly realized most probably wouldn't find the topic quite as fascinating, and cut himself before he rambled on further.
[Arcana: Lv: 2, 12/15 | Lyl: 5, 12/15] [Nerius: 2/20]
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Post by Zenjesi on Jul 25, 2024 23:35:20 GMT -6
Despite the fact that Zenjesi had been the one to initiate conversation, they still all but flinched as the man addressed them in return. The transition to a social situation was always a challenging one. But... this man had an extremely striking and distinct appearance. The spines and the ridges were quite unique, and his eyes... The satyr's head was tilting to the side as they assessed his features, piecing them together, wondering what sort of heritage he could have...? In this, they entirely missed the first thing he said.
Fortunately, the second was more interesting to them anyway, and one key word pulled them from their thoughts. "Magic?" they repeated. There had been many other words in his response, all of which they understood individually but somewhat struggled to understand when they were said in that particular order. They took several tapping steps closer. Rosa, from inside her carrier, cried out her desire to be freed. "You know magic?" The eagerness in their tone, even when whispered, was impossible to miss.
Zenjesi: 0.1 Rosa: 3.4 / 5.4
Breeding: 4/10
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Post by Nerius on Jul 26, 2024 19:27:11 GMT -6
[Breeding 5/10]
Nerius had the distinct feeling of being studied like a newly released creature from the Labs. The lack of response, the stare, it very much reminded him of when he encountered a new creature. And being a starer of new things, he wasn't offended.. though he wasn't quite sure how to steer a conversation from here.
As it turned out, he didn't have to, as his mention of magic seemed to be of far greater interest to the other.
"Er, yes," the reaction was unexpectedly intense, even if it seemed positive, and Nerius was caught off guard a little. The pachee in his lap was too, and jerked upwards at the sudden approach, looking somewhat wary.
"I'm a mage," he clarified after a slight pause,"I specialize in magical artifacts." He'd studied relics far longer than he'd been able to cast, and there was a solid business in identifying and trading the vast assortment of magical items that popped up around the city. [Arcana: Lv: 2, 13/15 | Lyl: 5, 13/15] [Nerius: 3/20]
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Post by Zenjesi on Jul 27, 2024 18:55:39 GMT -6
The sudden movement of the male pachee was enough to distract Rosa. She rolled over onto her stomach, big blue eyes blinking curiously out at him through the grate. She called again, this time a bit softer, as if he could somehow assist her. At least this granted Zenjesi's fatigued arm a momentary reprieve. But Nerius would receive no such reprieve from Zenjesi's milky eyes. " Mage," they repeated this word too after he said it, and then again, " Magical artifacts..." Their entire countenance changed then, as they scrambled to set the carrier down and to rifle through their bag instead. How was it so common for them to arrive at the breeding center with a singular goal and end deep in an unrelated conversation? ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mansion/RemnantCrystal.png) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/crystal_fire.gif) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/crystal_fire.gif) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/crystal_earth.gif) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mines/crystal_chaos.gif) A moment later, they pulled forth the five glowing crystals they had hoarded, presenting them in a white-knuckled grip to the man. It was important that he see them, but they dared not let him touch them. " Please, can you tell me... How are they used?" Zenjesi: 0.15 Rosa: 3.6 / 5.6 Breeding: 6/10
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Post by Nerius on Jul 29, 2024 0:43:12 GMT -6
[Breeding 7/10]
Arcana's ears flicked to the sound of another pachee, and after a moment softly called back, leaning forward toward the other. At least, until Zenjesi's further sudden movements, at which he hunkered down in Nerius' lap.
Not that Nerius could blame him. What were they doing with their bag.. ah. He could sense them before he saw them; magical crystals. Though, he was at a loss to why they were being presented until the satyr continued.
"Well... they have a few other minor uses, but the significant one is in the creation of nodes," he explained, examining the crystals. Though perhaps they already knew that, Nerius wasn't really sure what counted as 'common knowledge' about them among non-mages. Still, they might have wanted more detailed information about the process.
Was he really going to explain how to make a blood sacrifice to the gods at a pachee breeding?
Sure, why not.
"The process involves taking the correct combination of crystals to the temple altar, and making a blood sacrifice to offer a bit of your soul." He spoke as if it were something completely reasonable, like describing the proper care for tulips. "You'll need healing berry to not die in the process."
[Arcana: Lv: 2, 14/15 | Lyl: 5, 14/15] [Nerius: 4/20]
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Post by Zenjesi on Jul 29, 2024 23:58:02 GMT -6
They would never claim to be an expert at reading others, be it their words, facial expressions, or other signs in body language. Still, Zenjesi endeavored to watch the man's movements closely. Quite honestly, they had very little idea what it was that they were holding before him now. Were these crystals incredibly rare and valuable objects? Were they dangerous? They certainly knew that they were expensive. They also knew that the shops in the marketplace had even been the ones to sell them four of the five, so they could not be illegal to own.
The man did not seem to be overly surprised to see them. Additionally, he did not seem concerned or afraid to see them in the satyr's grasp; this was a hopeful start. "Nodes," they whispered, trying to wrack their brain. Had they ever heard the word? They did not think so... But the man continued, and his next words left Zenjesi staring, mouth slightly agape. "It is good that I asked you." They chuckled, slightly overwhelmed by the sudden scope of what they held. "What is a node?"
But Rosa chose that moment to begin to riot once more. They jumped in surprise (had they forgotten she was there?) and hastily buried the crystals in their bag. Probably they ought to arrive to their appointment before the slot was lost. They took the carrier in their hands and, looking to the mage eagerly, began to lead the way indoors.
Zenjesi: 0.2 Rosa: 3.8 / 5.8
Breeding: 8/10
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Post by Nerius on Jul 30, 2024 23:18:34 GMT -6
[Breeding 9/10]
Yet again he was feeling like a new labs release, and Nerius had to wonder if this sort of intent staring was usual for them, or was a result of their apparent interest in magic. Either way, he studied the crystals in return, though more sensing the feel of their magic, than intent staring. Two fire, one earth, chaos, and remnant. They had a fair number of them, but not in a combination to make a node. Speaking of which...
Nerius had thought his first description had been to basic, but apparently the opposite was the case. His surprise, though not dramatic, was probably visible. "You don't know.." he trailed off before finishing the sentence, "Ah, a node is, to put it simply, is a condensed source of magical power. People don't have innate magic like some creatures do, and need to draw from an external source."
That was as far as he got before Rosa started to act up again, and it served as a reminder for the actual purpose of the visit. "We'd best check in before the center gets any more busy." Nerius put away his tome, and adjusted Arcana to carry him easier, who he was grateful was much calmer than the other.
In regards to magic, he added, "There's more to it than that, we can discuss while they're busy." There were worse ways to spend a pachee breeding than talking about magic, even if it was on a basic level.
[Arcana: Lv: 3, 15/20 | Lyl: 6, 15/20 +Added] [Nerius: 5/20 +Added]
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Post by Zenjesi on Jul 31, 2024 20:37:39 GMT -6
It was quite obvious that the man was surprised Zenjesi did not know about nodes. However, there were a great many things that Zenjesi did not know about. Fortunately for them, they were intent enough upon acquiring this knowledge that they forgot about the possibility of embarrassment. So the crystals themselves were raw... it was no wonder Zenjesi had not managed to decipher how to access their power. And the mage's next statement troubled them; people did not have innate magic? They were going to need to question that further as well.
Once again, they concluded that pachee breeding was the ideal means by which to meet the most welcoming and interesting individuals. As he made his offer to continue to the conversation, they practically pleaded with him, "Yes, please. Tell me all you know." For now, the actual realities of completing paperwork and minding their pachee would interfere. Still, as the appointment progressed, Zenjesi intended to pick his brain for as long as he would possibly allow.
Zenjesi: 0.25 Rosa: 4.0 / 6.0
Breeding: 10/10
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Post by Elvye on Aug 1, 2024 8:31:49 GMT -6
What a colorful little batch. And a stroke of luck, three babies!
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