Superhero Proving Grounds

The_Huntsman: It's been about a week since I watched you wobble through a portal as I lay panting on the floors of Markan.

The_Huntsman: While I have remained busy, I find my mind wandering back to that day. The scientist I have researching the pixie power has made no progress, but he believes he's close to a breakthrough.

The_Huntsman: I feel a brush of power course through my mind, like a cat rubbing itself against my leg and I hear your musical voice chime in my head. "It's time to paaaay🎶 what was promised will be collected today" While your voice may sound cute.. a shiver shoots down my spine. 'How is she able to communicate with me here?' I look around trying to sense you, the dojo is meant to be a place where magics cannot penetrate. But ever since my master has been captured.. it's powers have been dwindling. I hope it's not a sign his strength is too.

The_Huntsman: I shift to earth to where the scientist is working.

The_Huntsman: "The demon is demanding the power today. I cannot stall her any longer."

Lead_Scientist: "Really? But I'm so close!" I walk over to where I'm keeping the chilled pixie power, motioning for him to come look. "Check out these crystal formations! I just need a little longer to let them form entirely and I'll be able to synthesize a similar component better tailored to your use! You remember the last time we tried it with the raw stuff.."

The_Huntsman: I shudder "yeah let's not talk about that.." I remember vomiting pink for hours after we injected me, the power not compatible with male specimens.

Lead_Scientist: "there's no way you can stall her any longer? I just need a few more days" I take him over to two different swirling blue liquids, the shimmer not quite the same as the pink - silvers instead of golds. "Right now I have to use some of the pink to get it exactly right.."

The_Huntsman: "I have an idea. Keep the stuff you're chilling, but bundle the rest up into the original container and I'll take it back to my dojo and see how it goes with her later. Worst case scenario we will have that to work with at least. Best case.. well.. maybe you'll have another power to investigate"

Lead_Scientist: I do as he says, adding back all the rest of the pink liquid I had in various test environments, none as effective as the cold and return the canister to the Huntsman. "Try to tell me if I'm in danger, will ya?" He vanishes from my sight without a word or indication either way. I sigh and go back to work.

The_Huntsman: I await in my dojo with the canister of pink pixie power. One wall is filled with every weapon you can possibly imagine, the other has a large double door in the center, the third is lined with a few smaller doors, the fourth has a staircase that leads upstairs and turns to the right. The floor of half of the room is slightly springy for sparring and marked off for various types of combat, and there are weights against the walls by the large double doors.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: My prodding seems to have worked. Messaging you in your protective fortress of solitude was easy enough. It blocks outside sources but I had absorbs quite a bit of your own power during our last encounter! “ It’s time to Pay~ what was promised will be collected today~” I Muse. I could slip little messages through, but that was the extent. So i poked and prodded you into action! Into leaving and appearing again in the mortal plane!

MeerlyMakingAComeback: I wave my fingers craving sigils into my scrying mirror, before i’m given a visual of the lab… and the two of you talking. A distraction you said.. I suppose I could be open to play around again…. Honestly my own experiences with the direct source were unpleasant as well, so you little scientist’s concoction might be handy for me, I’ll add bookmark in my memory for later!

MeerlyMakingAComeback: And then you head back, the way opening into your dojo behind you! I follow along easy enough, your scientist catching the glimpse of a white cat waving her tail to him behind disappearing with you! As you sit in the sparring room you once again feel that magical presence brushing against you. You close your eyes and ear my voice again. “ So… seems you’ve made some interesting progress~” It echoes in your head before you feel my small palms cover your eyes. You physically feel my breasts against your back, my cold breath against your ear! “ Hello there my muscular Brigand…..” I kiss your cheek, hand falling as my nails traces your pecs!

The_Huntsman: My world goes dark briefly as your small hands press into my face, your soft body melting into mine from behind as you latch onto me. "You're early.." I grin as your hands trail down my body, the electric shock I'm anticipating doesn't come, your fingers simply bringing me pleasure as my hands come to your thick legs. I nuzzle my cheek to yours as I reach behind and pull you to my front so I can look at you, sitting our hips flush. You can feel my pulse coming from my pelvis as your cheeks sit on my crotch, hands behind your back as I gaze into your eyes. "It's good to see you little demon. I have the pixie power right here as discussed.. unless you're here for another sort of visit"

MeerlyMakingAComeback: “Too early? I think we both know that’s not true~” I purr nuzzling my cheek against your rough stubble. “ I’m precisely where I want to be, WHEN I want to be.” I snuggle up in your lap, feeling your excitement for me. “ You weren’t returning my calls…” I trace my nail along your chin. “ I was starting to think you chickened out of our deal….” I tease with a mischievous giggle. “ So then… let me see my prize…” I extend a hand expectantly!

The_Huntsman: With each step towards the canister our hips shift against each other, your warmth sliding along me comfortably as I easily bend down to lift the canister filled with pink power. It's about 3/4 full, my right hand cradling your neck as I pull you in, kissing yours before returning to upright position. "I had a few tests ran on the power, and it resulted in some wastage.." I admit, hand sliding down to your lower back to help you dismount if you so choose. I don't love the idea of you walking out with the power, but I did make this deal. "Although.." I trail off, muscles flexing as it seems like I'm about to dive off a precipice into the unknown with this next question. "If I had another sample to compare it to, we might be able to more quickly synthesize it." My eyes meet yours, the same hunger that was apparent in the Archives flashing momentarily, danger sending a chill down your spine.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: “Science waits for no one~ I just hope those tests were done before our arrangement!” I hop down from your arms examining it. The pink hues reflecting off me, brightening to impose my amethystine energy. “ Another sample? I think you’ll find my magic and Kara’s cosmic power very different sources… not really comparable…” I look back at you skeptically, a hand on my hip. I can see the gluttony in you… the lust… the need for more and more… insatiable beyond the average human. “ What would you be willing to give me… for the sample…” I ponder as i lift the canister up, examining it.

The_Huntsman: "Give you?" A grin grows on my face slowly, but not one of glee, "you know, you've taken a big risk coming here." I walk closer to you, our size difference emphasized even further with each step. "Magic doesn't work well in this dojo" I begin to circle you, trailing my hand along your side, coming to your hip "so if I decided that simply -handing- you the pixie power and allowing you to inspect it completed our deal" my other hand comes to your other hip as I pull your body towards me. "You would be powerless to stop me" my voice goes flat and low with that last sentence, the gravity of your situation dawning on you as my fingers grip your slight frame, waiting to see your next move.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: You grab and manhandle me, and for now I don’t resist. You’re a man.. a brute… and you need to appear in control. “If I am here… then that is not the case… not entirely!” I laugh in your face. “ I may be weakened… and may not have my reserves… but if you can take a sample, then surely there is magic I can muster….” My eyes glow as if to flaunt my deduction in your face. “ By all means, procure your same of me~ but our deal will be broken… and now that I know where you lab in the mortal realms is… I can burn all your hard work to the ground….”

The_Huntsman: I stare down into your eyes, listening intently to your words as you press your head back against my chest. When your eyes flash I feel the thrill of your power and I'm faced with a choice - honor our alliance, or attempt to take what I want by force. I try not to betray my surprise when you mention the lab I've been working with, giving me pause. My chest rumbles as I speak "As tempting as it is to extract your power.." my hands squeeze your hips, accentuating my point "you have me there. While the lab itself is not important to me, I have suspicions it's where my master is kept. I will honor our agreement" I spin and lift you to me, looking to seal it with more than words. "Although I should tell you.. some of the power has been used in the time between our deal and now. Maybe I can offer an alternative source?"

MeerlyMakingAComeback: I’m not thrilled when I hear you’ve been using your only bargaining chip behind my back. I had suspected as much, given your reluctance to immediately hand me my prize, but you can tell my a twitch in the eye it definitely ticked me off. My curiosity wins out though. “ An alternative source? Go on….” You lift me, hold me close and pull me in, no doubt for some more intimacy, but I press my finger to your lip. “ Ah ah ah! Business Brigand… Tell me more about this lab… and why you believe your master to be held there…” I suddenly kick off from your chest to break from your hold, flipping backward to land gracefully on my toes.

The_Huntsman: Your dainty feet press into my chest as you acrobatically dismount, flipping away onto the springy floor. "I was offering to supplement the power that was wasted with power of my own, or we could potentially go extract some together. As for why I believe my master is held there.. well.. Jake told me he heard noises coming from a lower level in the most powerful containment unit that has been empty for a long time. The guards have been tripled, and no one is allowed in anymore. Before he had free reign to grab any super on site, now he has to wait for them to be brought to his room. They're hiding something.. or someone extremely powerful there."

MeerlyMakingAComeback: “Hmmmmmm….” I ponder tapping my nail to my lip. “ I suppose a healthy supplement of your own would suffice as a replacement. Separate canister though.. hate to contaminate my samples…” I add just incase. “ Regardless, you seem to have a destination in mind. Jake is the little lab rat I saw on the way here?” I add with a playful giggle. “ If you have a map of the containment facility we could plot a course of least resistance…. unless you wish for me to kick the proverbial door down with a few of my beasties~” I ask. “ All a matter of whether you want to make a statement.. or slip in and slip out business accomplished. Hell they might not even know you were the mastermind if I take point~”

The_Huntsman: "Jake is more than a little lab rat" I growl, beginning to pace as a plan forms in my head. I try not to think about what method you'll use to extract my power and focus on the task at hand. "I want to help but if I'm seen breaking in and it's not my master in that containment unit, he's as good as dead." I tap my chin with my pointer finger as I continue to slowly pace. "Discretion would be preferred, once we know we have the right person then we can unleash hell. Until then.. that's how they've kept him from me so long. It could all be a trap. Here's what I know..." I begin to explain the layout of the lab - how it's built into the side of a mountain, roughly 7 stories tall with only one entrance near the peak. It sits in a range of mountains, so if you don't know which one it is you'd never be able to find it. No guards in the top few levels, Jakes lab is on the 5th floor. Most people who have an office there have some sort of superpower, so do not take anyone lightly.

The_Huntsman: "Finally, the containment units are in the bottom two floors - I've never dared to go below the third floor as it would appear as if I'm snooping, so what I know is second-hand. The bottom floor is for the strongest supers they've captured, the second floor more of a holding location for those who cannot break free. The bottom two floors are warded against any form of teleportation, so you'll have to get up to three before you can escape." I stop pacing and turn to look at you. "I'll be waiting with Jake up above, if things go south though, I won't be much help. I have too much at risk. Any questions so far?"

MeerlyMakingAComeback: My own plans start to form as you describe the rough layout. I originally had though we were going in together.. but I like a challenge. “ Are the bottom 2 floors only warded against transportation magic? Or is it a complete AMF?” I ask know that would be a game ending complication. “ Also….. Where would they store a Tome of inconceivable arcane power?” I call my book to my hand. “ It’s not my favourite method… but I’ve mailed myself to targets before… or perhaps you can say you procured it from the archive after slaying some wicked witch.” I laugh at the thought. “Otherwise it would just be a matter of gathering info, nicking a worker’s credentials and making my way down floor by floor…”

The_Huntsman: "Some of the beings they're rumored to have housed there would die in an anti magic field, so I'm assuming it's warded simply against movement spells. Maybe it's a unit by unit case too.." the tome appearing in your hand gives me flashbacks and I grin. "In theory we could have Jake leave your tome in one of the offices on the third floor to make things easier, that's where the bosses reside. Their credentials would get you in anywhere, I think. There are a lot of question marks though, and I wouldn't blame you for backing out." I sigh and sit on the staircase, looking up at where my master would reside when here and await your response

MeerlyMakingAComeback: “And how trustworthy is this Jake hmmm?” I motion behind me as a scrying portal opens over him as he goes about his tasks in the lab. “ Because if I’m forced to leave myself in a near helpless state, i need to know who’s handling the goods…” Other than that, the plan seemed sound enough… but if there wouldn’t be any transportation magic beyond the entry… I would have to plan ahead. Without a moment’s notice I drop my cloak, pulling my shirt up and over before unclasping my bra! 10 vials appear a large gage need with a hopper to connect them. The first slots in easily enough. “ Mind lending me a hand?” I ask turning away and moving my pigtails in front of me, letting you see my full back piece!

MeerlyMakingAComeback:

MeerlyMakingAComeback: Each of the eyes glow, following your every movement. “Just right into the iris of each please…. I’ll need extra magic on hand if things get dicey….” I look back to you waiting.

The_Huntsman: My eyes widen as you expose your back to me, flicking between the demonic glowing eyes. "Can you.. see me with those?" I say as I reach for the intricate device, although you like to call me a brute my fine motor skills are honed to a lethal edge from all the weapons training and sparring. I'm quickly able to pluck each vial free and hand them to you, feeling all of your eyes on me as I palm the last one, looking at it closely. Its obviously the same amethyst color that marks your magic and it calls to me... Until you clear your throat and I hand it over. In contrast to the bright pink power your dark purple one is heavy, seeming almost to weigh on my soul. I begin to speak, then pause, gritting my teeth as I clench my jaw. "I would trust Jake with my life" I finish, stooping to grab your clothing before offering it to you.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: When you ask your question the eyes all close, reappearing on my face as I look back at you with a smirk.

MeerlyMakingAComeback:

MeerlyMakingAComeback: “ It more a matter of perspective… But yes I do see through them in a way I guess!” The eyes on my back open back up as I return to normal, allowing you to extract my magical power in its more raw form. Oppressive , dominating, the crushing undertows of a deep sea trench. Ass you extract the last one, the vials all glow harmoniously before flying into the air, circling my head. “ 7 hells… to tempt ” I grasp the needle, plugging it into the canister after extracting it, I’m left with 5 vials. Two disappear, sent off to my own lab for research while the others join the seven previous. “3 orders.. by 3 truths…” The vials of pink cosmic energy join them! I then offer the needle to you, a final vial empty and slotted inside. “ All that’s left is a mortal vessel to bind them~ Think of it as an investment in your master’s swift return!”

The_Huntsman: I watch as your power spins and swirls in the vials, your magical ritual impressive. It's a good thing you're watching what you're doing, because if you were to look over at me your would see the greed in my eyes slip through my mask of indifference momentarily. A loud cracking noise sounds throughout the dojo when I snap my finger, and the middle and right doors open as two servants come running to my call - one male, one female, both dark haired, fair skinned, utterly unremarkable. "I'm not exactly certain what you mean by a mortal vessel.. but either of these would be willing to sacrifice for you." The man pales visibly and the woman sharply inhales, but neither tries to run. I fold my arms and gaze down at you with a new found respect, realizing I may have gotten off easy in the archives.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: I laugh as your servants come forth. Neither of them seem to move as I hover the injector level with them. “I was more referring to you… but I have plenty of my own mortal samples… Worth a short though…” I snicker as it disappears and I produce a blue vial thats cold to the touch, chilled condensation seeming to slowly melt along the edges. I look the female up and down though, licking my lips as my inner desires gnaw at the back of my brain. “ That said I’ll gladly take this one to my room for the night if she is willing~” I wink to her gathering all 10 vials together. “ I shall need a quiet place to conduct my rituals.. and I wouldn’t be opposed to some company afterwards to… recharge~ “ I purr running my knuckles against her cheek gently.

The_Huntsman: My eyes widen when you produce the blue vial, the power inside reminding me of the one I've been training. The mention of company after a ritual intrigues me though. "Surely you would prefer someone who could keep up with you to this more.. common.. servant." I say, my gaze dismissive of the girl before it comes back to you. "I would say you could remain here, but if you need access to your magic for the ritual it would prove difficult." I begin to pace to my left, slow deliberate steps that seem to lead to the staircase that leads to the second floor. "Though my master's bedroom upstairs has a different type of warding, we could see if it would work for you before making you travel again." I extend my right hand to you, palm facing upwards

MeerlyMakingAComeback: The fact that you immediately fall to jealousy puts a smile to my face. “ Fufufu not everything needs to be a competition Brigand….” I tease sniffing the air. “ Mmmmmm virgin?” I ask the shy servant, who immediately blushes. I can’t help it. It’s in my nature. “ That said… I must get to work preparing these… it’s been a while since I’ve needed use of a cartridge system… I’m a little rusty…” I smirk taking your hand. “ I should be fine with the magic on me, I can recharge in transit before your scientist friend delivers me!” I explain following after you to the ‘master’ suite as it were.

The_Huntsman: The size difference between our hands is almost comical as I lead you up the stairs, 8 steps up and then another 8 after turning right. There's an audible hum of power coming from the door at end of the hallway, two more doors on the left. The first leads to my quarters and office, the second to my masters office, then finally the door at the end leads to the master bedroom. "Now this might tingle a bit.." I say as we reach the middle of the hallway and I pass through the invisible shield, the buzzing getting louder and louder until I pop through. "I'll never get used to that.." I shiver, holding tightly to your hand as only those of my order can pass through this shield without consequence. It would feel like plunging into icy cold water, and once through the humming fades entirely. The shield blocks all sound and prevents teleportation, but your connection to your magic would feel stronger here.

The_Huntsman: "I'm going to be honest.." I say, looking back to watch your reaction to the shields "I've never attempted to open my masters door before. Maybe you'd like to give it a shot? I can see it's warded but I can't seem to decipher what.."

MeerlyMakingAComeback: You lead me up the steps one at a time and my whole body seems to buzz. Whatever frequency the wards were on was affecting my physical form and disrupting my vessel the closer we get! The buzzing gets louder, a head splitting ache bulging behind the eyes! We cross the threshold and as you pull me through you notice you’re only holding my book in your hand. There is a sudden thump as you see the lifeless rag doll of my vessel collapse in the hallway, eyes wide, mouth agape.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: “ Well that’s a little problematic…” the book floats out of your grasp bobbing in the air as I let out a sigh. “I suppose i can just leave that there for now… it’ll break back down into pure energy and return to me when I reconnect here..” The book floats up and opens to the glowing gem core that houses my consciousness. “ DON’T get any funny idea’s Brigand! I’ll know if you do anything untoward to it!” The book turns to face the door, and I can feel the power radiating from it! I feel your thumb brush against the back of my ‘spine’ as my own magical arrays appear all over the door’s surface for examination! “ Your master was indeed a powerful mage… or at least in contact with one! There are several layers both mundane and magical… but i believe I should be able to break in…. Just depends how forcefully you want it versus how swiftly you want to peak in!” The book turns my jewelled core back to face you, awaiting your decision.

The_Huntsman: When I lean against the wall my eyes flick between your vessel and the book, wondering if you can read facial expressions. If you can, you'd see indecision crossing my face for the first time - I'm usually so sure about what action I want to take. Your magics analyze the wards, complex figures and symbols that make no sense to me, but I can sense the flows of power. And yours comes from somewhere far off.. "well I would hate to have you drain yourself right before this big job.." I begin, tapping my foot against the wall as I contemplate. "I expected these wards to be lessened, or entirely gone. I haven't seen my master for months at this point.. I'm heartened because this means he is alive. But this might not be the best use of your power. Let me try one last thing before we find a place for your ritual.." I summon a small dagger and slice along my hand, reaching for the doorknob. 

The_Huntsman: The vibrations of the wards seem to rattle my bones, the door flaring with bright light as my skin goes hot.. cold.. and right before I touch the knob I'm sent flying backwards as the light nearly blinds me, blood spattering softly on the ground as I'm expelled entirely from the warded zone, collapsing just past your vessel, seeming to be out cold.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: If I can read your facial expressions, you certainly can’t see it, as I watch you try in vain to force the wards open with some sort of blood ritual. The wards cast you out, launching you right past the book, it seemingly turning the jewel to track your body as it crashes. “ Brigand… that best not of killed you…” I say with a tone of amusement. As much as you would hate to hear it, that little fumble made the entire spell visible for a brief second as it rebuked you! “Mihsu Abru Allallu šarēdu” the book opens facing upwards as a pair of magic circles expand out. From inside two monstrously sized gauntleted hands burst forth calling my bow to them. It expands as well to match their size, as it pulls back the string knocking a magical arrow as it slowly forms.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: Tonations orate in multiple language's both know and lost, the scattered droplets of your blood converting to pure quintessence, as my voice echoes in a more demonic register. “ Magic is Blood…. Blood is Sound…Sound are Words…. And through Words….” The red swirls into the purples that make the arrow, solidifying it almost like a stake fired by a ballista. “ Words… are Power!” If my Mistleteinn bow normally fired like a 50 cal, this was similar to a full ordinance round, the tip of the stake driving right into the barrier that repelled you moments ago, piercing through half way, tip inches from the entrance! I don’t wait, drawing another arrow back, even further this time, power radiating off the shaft like a small purple sun before Loosing it into the fletchings of the first! The energy travels through it Mistletoe leaves blooming from the fletching before it BLASTS out the tip of the arrow straight into the door in an explosive detonation of raw magical power!!!!!!

MeerlyMakingAComeback: And as the smoke clears, there is a click as the smoking doorknob falls off and the hinges swing open. Consequently the silencing spell as well as any other wards leading to the room appear to be nullified in the process as my book floats in, arms retreating into the pages as I look around, completely forgetting about you for the moment!

The_Huntsman: When I come to my ears are ringing, staring up at the ceiling as I feel your vessel tangled up under my legs. It's strange to see it unmoving as the warmth fades away. I prop myself up on my elbows and see you've managed to break through the ward into the bedroom, door swinging wide open. My heart, which was already racing from the adrenaline response of being flung a few feet accelerates further as the book floats into the room. I stand and attempt to push through the outer ward again, but since I've been deemed unworthy by the inner ward it's like slamming into an glass wall. I can't hear anything that's going on inside but I can see through, the large bed is nearly made up. I push your vessel to the side of the hallway with my left leg as I squint to see what's behind my masters wards.. 

The_Huntsman: Upon entry there would be a new humming that you'd notice coming from the right wall. There's a machine that powers the wards for the Dojo in general and the smaller wards that protects the master bedroom and office. The wards on the doors are separate, imbued into the wood itself. There's a red crystal that obviously powers the entire machine at the top, hovering in a containment field, red electricity bolting off sporadically off it to the two different sections. Along the back of the room is a map that's laid out on a long table, similar looking scrolls behind it, each meticulously labeled. The bed is in the center of the room, and on the far left wall there are countless notebooks filled with notes my master has painstakingly taken of each world, and of different powerful creatures that inhabit them. Each one coincides with a map, easily discernable as my master believed his wards to be impregnable. There's a ladder to the left of the bed that leads up to a large sitting area

The_Huntsman: The window that overlooks the grounds is a huge semi circle, letting in natural light as there is a similar table set up there as well as two comfortable chairs.

The_Huntsman: I desperately press against the ward but it's found me unworthy and I need to be allowed access again before I can pass through. I tear off a piece of my cloak and wrap my hand, pausing to consider what to do.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: I continue hovering on in, my gem seeing all as the book turns to look at the effortless blend of magic and technology! You were right! Where the rest of the dojo is oppressive, this room is like an endless geyser of power! I look over to see the complex array of magic making the ward to the room that i can sense you pounding against and Blast it with a bolt of magic, the wards turning as suddenly you stumble right on through it! “ Keep up Brigand… I carved your name into the list persons with unfettered access! Oh and if you could bring the vials with you I would appreciate it greatly! ” When you join me in his main chamber, the book has floated up and begun examining the large crystal the arcing red energy zapping my gem directly, magical source to magical source! “ Ohhhh fuck… mmmmm that’s almost better than sex…” I moan, another arc blasting my core again. “ Do you have any idea the amount of raw energy this magi-tech generates?! It’s amazing!!”

MeerlyMakingAComeback: You can hear the demonic tone roil at the back of my imaginary throat each time I receive another jolt of power! “ This is something i can work with….” I laugh, those large gauntleted hands emerging again from my pages, the tips of the fingers now running across the contours of the gem as I greedily devour even more energy! I pull a large amount from the crystal, you feel all the wards protecting this place fade before reigniting again as the generator restarts! Floating down to you, one of the gauntlets reaching out its spectral hands to you for the vials. “ If you would be so kind….” The gem glows in tune with my words, a visible tooth grin of red energy sparking across it’s amethyst surface!

The_Huntsman: The ward relaxes, allowing me to pass through easily, making me wonder what access my master had actually granted me. I pause to scoop your vessel up in my arms and carry it through as requested, easily lifting the slight body and cradling it against my massive chest. I've seen many of the maps and guides in my master's collection and even helped create some, but seeing the sheer number my master has is awe-inspiring. My order's power lies in knowledge, so it makes sense that the leader would have access to so many detailed descriptions of the many planes of existence and the worlds that reside in them. I gently place the vessel at the foot of the bed before turning to watch you sucking energy from the crystal, moaning loudly as the gauntleted hands caress the crystal sensually. When you turn to me for the vials I flip the vessel over and begin removing them another time, handing them to you one by one.

The_Huntsman: "you know.. that crystal resonates with the same power that surrounds my master.." I say, my gaze resting on the gem. "I wonder if he's tied his essence here and we could potentially use this to save him." I continue passing you the vials, considering a new plan. "Maybe we could overwhelm whatever prison he's trapped in, he would only need a moment to shift away." My fingers trail along the vessels back idly after handing you the last vial, waiting for your thoughts on the matter.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: You lay my vessel down and begin fleecing her of my vials, one by one placing them in the extended hand. I pull them back towards me, the vials slowly coming to life and hovering around my book. I wake up with a deep intake of hair in my lungs. “ I suppose…” my words come from my lips once more, my vessel back within reach of my aura. “ If you wish to forgo any sort of subtlety I could cast an orbital bombardment spell targeting the facility…” I muse as a conjure a glowing orb of purple hellfire, red lightning arcing around it due to the energy absorbed from the dojo. “This place gives me more than enough firepower to probably carve through several of the prison’s levels… Ofcourse those in the line of fire would more than likely be obliterated as well…” I crush the flame, snuffing it out in my palm. “ Makes one hell of a back up plan… or an exit should things become dangerous…”

MeerlyMakingAComeback: The vials shatter, the contents swirling together in a rainbow of magical energies. Before separating into many small beads of concentrated energy. Metallic cylinders incase each of them, the gauntlets reforming into a dye press of sorts. As the first hovers into place, its slams down compressing and sealing in the magic in a small cartridge, similar to a shotgun shell! “ The ritual is more or less self automating from this point.” I call one of the cartridges down to me, holding it between my finger and thumb. “ Been far to long since I’ve been in need of old Belkan magi-technology… but these should do the trick!”

The_Huntsman: My gaze drifts between the tome and your vessel, watching in amazement as you seamlessly absorb power from the crystal and make it your own, creating a multicolor clicker of sorts that you claim will destroy the entire lab if necessary. I wouldn't believe you except I can see the flows of power swirling around it, and seeing your own knowledge in action I would be wise to not doubt you. I sit on the bed next to your vessel, the plush mattress sinking in under my heavy weight as I wait patiently for your rituals to be completed. I lean back on my elbows, the ridges of my abs cutting a line down my stomach as I idly trace my fingers along your back, harkening back to all the different times I've ran my fingers along your different forms

MeerlyMakingAComeback: As you sit on the bed, my smaller frame bounces before sliding into the crevasse your butt formed, leaning against you. You run your hand up my hand, causing a shiver. “ So what kind of security is there. You mention a limiter from section 2 downward. We talking guards? What sort of equipment?” I ask, not expecting much but the more intel the better. I snap my fingers and a multitude of various weapons appear. A glowing bow, with a sprig of Mistletoe growing off one end, a carbine rifle with the head of a Bardiche welded to it in place of a bayonette! A Zhanmadao, the hilt the length of a shortsword and the blade twice that length. A floating hilt that seems to radiate heat, a two handed executioners axe with frost misting off the head, and lastly what can only be described as a wrecking ball attached to a hammer by a chain. “ Need to plan what I’ll need…”

The_Huntsman: "Well.." my arm wraps around you, large hand gripping your left hip as my eyes light up at the impressive selection of weaponry. "They're not trying to kill, so they'll likely have tasers in the form of batons, electrified net guns, tranq guns and the like." My fingers idly stroke the soft skin of your thigh, and as I speak my chest rumbles. "The only thing I truly know about the limiter is that you can't teleport in or out, not even the way we do it, which is usually fool proof. Otherwise my master wouldn't be there. Apart from that.. it's possible your magic will work, but I'm not certain." I crane my neck to look at you, tearing my gaze away from the impressive array of weaponry. "If it starts to get too risky Jake and I will come and try to fight our way out with you. That will likely cost my masters life.. but it wouldn't be fair to ask you to take such a risk alone." My hand tightens on your leg. "Besides.. what was it you said? no one will be able to do it like you?"

MeerlyMakingAComeback: I laugh for a moment as you try to reassure me, my smaller hand resting on yours. “None lethal? That’s surprising, though i guess the would rather subdue most of their prisoners that execute them.. Just makes the job easier for me~” I rest my head against your shoulder. “ I can’t imagine your lab tech would be TOO useful in a fight. Just leave things to me.” I roll over, straddling your lap, cupping under your jaw to make you look up into my eyes. “But if it makes you feel better to place hero Brigand… I can set up that orbital bombardment spell and should we take longer than a specified time you can come save us~” I tease giving your nose a playful nip

The_Huntsman: Your hips fit against mine perfectly, sliding your right leg across my body, soft skin filling my lap as you force my chin up to look into your eyes. My hands tighten on your thighs in anticipation as you lean forward, but instead of a kiss you nibble my nose. When you lean back the effect you're having on me is obvious, excitement rising to press against you, warmth growing inside as I plant my left foot on the ground and turn you over onto your back in the center of the bed. "We have a few hours until our plan begins" I growl, grinding my hips against yours, resting my weight on my forearms. My nose slides against yours as I position myself to invade your lips, breath quickening at the closeness of our bodies.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: I can’t help but let out a laugh at your honesty. You may not be using words, but i can feel your eagerness between my legs. My fingers trace down your lips, chin, down your chest to your groin, giving a squeeze to your excite bulge. “I suppose everything is on auto-pilot….” I whisper into your ear, my other hand gripping the back of your neck before pulling you into a kiss.

The_Huntsman: "Not quite everything" I growl, my eyes widening slightly as you give me a squeeze, thick length filling your hand you pull me into a kiss. I tilt my head as my eyes close down, savoring the sensations of our bodies together. My tongue darts out, just along your lips as my left hand cups your neck, my right teasing your hip, fingernails lightly scratching before looking to drag your bottoms away. "I haven't been able to get you out of my mind ever since.." I whisper in between kisses "did you bewitch me?" I pull away to look into your eyes, left hand gripping your hair as my hips continue to roll against you.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: I roll my eyes. The press creating cartridges in the background. “ I meant that you horny Brute…” I let you thumb my panties before you feel them disappear with a deceptively innocent giggle. “Bewitchment? Is that what you think it is? I think it is simply.. chemistry” Your hands are all over my body, my nail hooking your waistband to release your monstrous cock, letting it grind against my bare slit. Your tongue tickles my lips, and I can’t help but bite it, lips grinning around it before I pull you into a kiss!

The_Huntsman: My eyes widen as you nip my tongue, your nose wrinkling cutely as you smile and suck it into your mouth. I growl my assent as my member drags along your entrance, warm and inviting before I reach down to guide my tip into place and lift your hips to that perfect angle to receive me. Slowly.. ever so slowly I push my hips towards yours, my girth parting your folds inch by inch, trying our best to devour the other as I fill you. When our hips come together I pull away from the kiss, holding myself up with my left arm, muscles rigid as you acclimate to that overfull feeling, knowing it will be the perfect amount, but right now it's just a little too much. "We do have great chemistry" I say as I begin to slide myself out slowly, savoring the feeling of every delicious ridge, the fingers of my right hand gripping your back tightly as I slam them home again. "But this?" Again, wiggling as I leave your warmth reluctantly then crashing my hips against yours. "This is magic"

MeerlyMakingAComeback: You slowly lower me onto your cock, every inch painstakingly pushing me open as I take you all the way to the base with a long, raspy moan. You feel my whole body vibrating as your take me in your lap, thinking its just me adjusting, but thats when you feel it. Jolts of energy stimulating you inside me. My eyes glowing as I smile with mischief, red arcs of lighting crossing them occasionally. “ Remember Brigand… you chose this whilst I was connected to such a delicious power source!” I growl, nail digging into your traps as my pulsing pussy walls clenched tightly, milking your length as I lift myself and begin bouncing on your manly cock!

The_Huntsman: My teasing pace is not what you're after, buzzing with energy from the red crystal that your tome continues to collect, creating more and more cartridges so you flip me back onto my back. My hands find your full, fleshy cheeks as my member stands at attention, my arms shaking as you push your hips towards mine ever so slowly, gripping your soft skin as your body hums with energy. It's like every cell in your body is supercharged and that excess power is being used to bring us to a new level of pleasure. "Gods.." I whisper as I sit up, abs clenching as you begin to ride me, nails digging into my thick muscles as you begin bouncing your hips against mine, ass jiggling in my hands as I try to slow your pace a little, but the red arcs in your eyes tell me this is your show, and I'm here to enjoy the ride. My body spasms with each jolt, your walls wiggling along my length, melding themselves perfectly as tension BUILDS.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: You’re learning your place… and matching my pace… whether you like it or not! I squat on you as you grip my ass, fangs visible as I pant erotically in time to our thrusts! “ Ahhh that’s it Brigand… show me what you’re capable of!” I rasp as my boot heels dig into the sides of your thighs, body clenching and milking you with every muscle I can! My eyes remain locked with yours, tongue trace my lips as I stare you down like a hungry predator… knowing you’re the only thing that can’t sate me at the moment!

The_Huntsman: I can see the hunger in your gaze.. hear it in the way your hips slap against mine.. feel it in the way your folds seem to suck at my length and when your fangs come out and I know you're testing me, demanding to see what I'm made of. And I'm going to show you. Desire seems to be palpable in the room, emanating in waves off the book and gem as I growl in defiance, refusing to succumb to the insanity of pleasure. Not yet. I want the warmth that's building inside us to be an inferno, consuming every rational thought before I'll give in. Only then will I be tamed, but until then I lean back and grab your hips, meeting you with every thrust, slamming our hips together again.. and again. Mmm~

MeerlyMakingAComeback: Ever eager to please, that’s what i love about you! For all your talk of conquest and control, you just want to ensure my satisfaction! I pick up the pace, eyes glowing as I try a trick i learnt from a succubus centuries ago! With each lift of my hips you feel a similar senation sliding back down it, almost as if a spectral mouth is engulfing it, blowing you in the opposite rhythm to your thrusts! A trick of the mind, but the sensation is all the same!

The_Huntsman: Energy crackles with each crash of our hips, an amethyst current streaked with red, swirling and caressing my length which pulses with every thrust. There's... something... about the energy you're filled with that resonates with my body, and suddenly my eyes turn a shade of red, matching the crystal that powers the wards and I'm granted a vision of where my master is being held. He looks so weak, bent over in restraints, tubes and cables of all kinds emerging from his body, a red energy being drawn off in large quantities when suddenly his head raises and I'm thrown back to the dojo. My body goes rigid as I'm filled with the power only masters of my order wield, screaming in pain and pleasure as the red gem connects with my mind directly now too, forming a triangle between the three of us!

MeerlyMakingAComeback: I build myself up to what appears to me the most voyeuristic of orgasms I’ve had in a while! The rhythmic slapping of my hips, the growls and moan resonating until we establish a direct connection with your master as I scream in pleasure. Home much of that feedback he received compared to us is unknown, but the energy continues to arc through my body, jolting me as I slump in your lap. “ T-that’s.. new…” I chuckle between heavy breaths…

The_Huntsman: The red energy that was originally a muted glow now shines a bright red, matching the color of my eyes and dominating the room. My hands dig into your hips, holding on tightly as wave after wave of power courses through me, determining if I'm worthy. You can see the ruby aura pulse, my breathing ragged, gasping each time it flares, filling you to the brim in every way possible. Finally, when I feel I'm about to explode the connection severs, but the glow of the crystal remains bright as my muscles seize for another reason, warmth blossoming deep inside you as I experience complete release, moaning with every twitch of my body. "How much.." I gasp after some time "did you see?"

MeerlyMakingAComeback: You ask me a question but my eyes are glaze over, lighting arcing across them as the tips of my pigtail start to sizzle as if on fire. My hips move slowly, lifting up then SLAMMING down. “ I.. i see your prison… birds eye view…” another roll and SLAM! “ output rising… 80%….” SLAM! “ 90%…. 110%” You notice the book is gone, my vessel suddenly going limp against you.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: Meanwhile…. The grimoire appears high in the sky, the cloud breaking apart around it above the lab a complex arrays of magical circles coming to being, slowly coming into alignment like a large barrel to a cannon. The extra power from your gem seems to have taken control, linked with the one housing my soul and formed a contract in the momentary gaze I shared with your master in that vision. You can hear my vessel continuing to voice the increase in power. “ 150%…. 180%… all allied forces should clear the area… 195%…198%” Each circle almost cocks back like a shotgun, the deafening noise heard for miles, all the way back at your dojo as suddenly all of it’s magical defences seem lower momentarily. “Burn in the ever lasting hellfire of creation…” There is a flash of light as a bolt passes through each array gaining speed, like a magical railgun until it rips right through all the remaining defences as it travels right for your master! “ And feel the wrath of the first breaths of time!”

MeerlyMakingAComeback: “ FALL! BIG BANG!!” The light seems to engulf the whole area in the blink of an eye, no noise, nothing remaining the area completely atomized in a perfectly cut out crater in the land around it!

MeerlyMakingAComeback: You see the vision of your master again, the room now from his point of view, feeling the siphons connected to him.. the energy he has being drained.. the helplessness.. the weakness and the a small bolt of energy ripping through his skull before the entire room is engulfed in a brilliant all consuming purple light…. And then Nothing… My vessel falls off of you limply, pigtail tips continuing to sizzle as it had been the conduit between your dojo’s gem and my own powers. “ T-target.. terminated… No survivors… Bombardment complete…” my voice continues out of her distantly, eyes hazing over with red energy.

MeerlyMakingAComeback: To Be Continued