Catherine
*Cuo telekinetically poured herself a glass of alcohol, this time trying out the least sweet one, just to balance it out. She toasted the others, but failed to make eye contact.*

"A-about her-"
Mary
"Yes, about my lovely experiences in the past. I'm sure my lover is dead by now. If you'd like to hear about it, I'd be more than welcome-"

*Garuda joked around for a bit just to embarrass Cuo a bit, before returning ownership of her body.*
Jennie
"Hmmph. Well, as long as you make sure to stay alive during your travel, we will meet again." He said, leaning forward,"I'd like to make good friends with you two and stay so for the rest of my life." 

He would pat Myhan's shoulders,"Don't worry, you're already best friend forever with me." 

Then he tilted his head,"Doesn't it feel awkward to share your body like that? Losing control of yourself to someone... With much more experience? Would it not be much nicer if Garuda and Loki can manifest in their own form?"
Catherine
"A little. I offered Garuda my body as a source for Spiritbinding because I'm not strong enough to create combat-ready summons."

*Still beet-red, Cuo waves her hand and summons Garuda and Loki, the crow and Raven joining the dinner table, the fox letting out a laugh.*

G-"You know, I can't explain sexy-sexy time looking like this."
Jennie
"Not sure if you should explain this as dinner, even if that is my intentions." Sirdan then attempted to scoop up Garuda and put her on his head. 

"Here, sit on my shoulders and you can play devil's advocate."
Gregoria
"Much as it is fun to tease the girl, I have to agree that the table might not he the best place for such a subject. That said, it is pretty amusing, so go ahead." Sol's face was beet red now and she was speaking very slowly to get her words out clearly.
Jennie
"I think you're drunk too, Sol. Let me clean up the dishes and get you two to your room." Sirdan said, and then used his telekinesis to help clean up the dishes. A maid or butler or his would clean up the rest for him - since Sirdan is rich enough to afford servants. 

Then he returned to the table, looking at the two,"When the war's over, what do you two plan to do?"
Catherine
"Ajiajdunwhahuh-"

*Cuo's words begin jumbling, and the alcohol is only making it worse.*

G-"She said she wanted to live a normal life. Honestly I don't see what she's so apprehensive about right now. That's a part of a normal life."
Gregoria
"Looks like it'll have to take some more development first."

Sol curbs a hiccup, then thinks about it for a bit.

"Well, that'll have to depend on how the war ends. But if it goes well, then I will likely head southwest."
Jennie
"Southwest. Toward the Siuian Empire and the Khanate? I've heard interesting things about the land beyond - but my family never ventured that way. Honestly, it sounds like a fun place to explore, but I've heard that the mosquitoes are five time the size of normal one and the climate is most unagreeable. It is said the sicknesses there can fell even a magically enhanced man - unless you are a native." 

He shook his head at Cuo,"There's no need to be shy about it, it is just part of a normal adult life."

Sirdan then poured some cold water for the two to deal with the alcohol.

"Looks like I'll be preparing ginger tea for you two tomorrow."
Catherine
"Y-yeah, but-"

*The mage was at a loss for words. Truth be told, part of her was looking forward to it. She would finally see what all this was about. On the other, it seemed like an incredibly secretive thing that she thought was an incredibly big deal. Did people actually do this regularly? She certainly hadn't seen it.*

*Cuo accepted the cold water, once more downing it.*
Jennie
Although Sirdan fully intended to bed Cuo tonight, he was completely unable to understand why Cuo was panicking - or that she has misinterpreted him getting her to his room as an attempt to bed her right now. 

"....You seems a bit uneasy. Is Garuda whispering sweet something into your ears right now?"
Catherine
G-"Not right now, no. But she's inexperienced."

*Garuda leaned into Sirdan's ear to whisper.*

"She barely knows anything about everyday life. She's lived in basically a monastery her whole life and her only outside experience is going into the woods to look at stuff."

*Cuo pretended to keep drinking from the cup, trying not to make eye contact.*
Gregoria
"Well, that's only to be expected." The laughing Sol remarked, sipping on her water. "It's not like these sort of things have hands-on demonstrations to learn from before putting them into practice. At least, not usually."
Jennie
"Well. She is. I can offer to fix that." *He laughed and then patted Garuda.* 

*Then he whispered back to Garuda,*"If that's the case, sending her out on a deadly mercenary expedition don't seems to be the wisest of choice." 

*He turned toward Sol,*"I barely learned anything from my parents myself. Most knowledge of these are instincts, or passed on through..." He paused for a bit,"Special employees. Especially to men."

Sirdan decided to change the topic a bit,"When we have a lull in the war, I'll take you three to my estate, and maybe Myhan can take you to his too. It is a bit far off the coast, to the south of the Adoros Delta - two big island, a bit underdeveloped. I have a nice manor house there, which is my other residence alongside this townhouse. We can go on a hunt if you three fancy that, or visit the seafood restaurant I've sponsored."
Gregoria
"Mhm."

Sol's gaze flits between Sirdan, the crow, and Cuo. The politeness in her smile gave way to a knowing one instead.

"I see. I'll be in your care if that happens, then." Finishing up her cup of water she stood up, wiping at the corner of her mouth with a napkin. "Thank you for the lovely food, but I fear I must—*Yawn*—turn in early for the night. I bid the rest of you a pleasant evening ahead."
Jennie
"Well. I will show you to your room then, we might stay here to talk for a bit afterward. I don't know if Cuo is tired too." 

Sirdan stood up and then led Sol upstairs to where the bedrooms were located. The stairs were large - large enough for Myhan to climb. The bedroom at the end of the hallway was clearly the master bedroom. There were three guest bedrooms - just enough for everyone here. 

One of them seems to have a bang on the wall recently. Sirdan led her to the other one. There was a comfortable bed with a pillow and a blanket included. It was an ordinary cotton filled blanket - nothing fancy like silk. 

"You can rest here for the night." Then, he paused for a bit, making sure he is out of earshot,"Would you like me to visit you later?"
Jacob
Myhan was carefully watching the rest while carefully drinking a whole bottle of wine, which might as well have been water to his oversized liver.

...At least they weren't that drunk. He sighed.

Sirdan was barely even trying to hide it- really, he shouldn't be abetting his plan, but he wasn't doing anything *Too* Questionable, and well, he was getting a free meal out of the whole thing so he would acquetise. 

 He knew he had something going on with Cuo, which a bit eyebrow-raising considering the difference in maturity made it seem that the wily steppe elf was taking advantage of a young maiden- but Garuda was there so it would *Probably* Be fine? Actually, how would it even work with Garuda be- 

Nope, nope. He really wasn't really in the mood to think about it right now.

He sighed, trying to pay no attention to the small talk around him as he continued to eat a hole through Sirdan's pocket.

Oh look, Sirdan and Sol was talking, wasn't that- wait.

Midway through another bottle of expensive alcohol, he nearly spat it out as he saw exactly what Sirdan was trying with a certain priestess.

Sure, you looked for different things in a one night stand than a serious romance... But **Sol**? That was another different wheelhouse in Salvainia, situated right next to Haslan's outhouse that Sirdan was sticking his hands into.

His mind went blank in dull horror as he watched what was transpiring, even as he projected a forced calm from his face.
Gregoria
"Oh, my."

The priestess smiled serenely, seemingly unbothered as she turned around, leaving her exposed back in full view. Then she turned just her head backwards to glance at Sirdan, remained silent for a few seconds, and nodded.

"Sure, I don't mind. Fair warning beforehand, though - I can be very different behind closed doors. Very very different."
Jennie
Sirdan, not knowing much and not paying too much attention to the bulge behind her skirt, tilted his head. 

"Oh. Certainly. But what do you mean by very different? In terms of personality? I can accomodate quite a lot, as you may be able to tell." 

"I'll visit you in an hour or so after bed. I'll probably pay someone else a visit before that, if you don't mind." Sirdan winked. He isn't even hiding his intentions at all!

"Unless you find that to be too hasty, then I could visit in the morning instead."
Gregoria
"That," The priestess giggled. "Will remain a secret for now. Feel free to drop by whenever, I'll leave the bedside candle burning. If I do fall asleep, just put it out and wake me up."
Jennie
Sirdan, drawn in the the idea of a mystery, would not take in this as any red flags. He tilted his head,"Hmm. Well, I do like women with a bit of mystique. I'll visit you shortly after then. Have a good night." 

Sirdan then returned downstairs to Myhan and Cuo, and then looked at the two,"It is getting a bit late. It is best that we wake up early in the morning. Myhan, let me show you to your room first." Given that he plans to be getting two / three ladies, it is best his companion moved out his way temporarily. 

Then, he would lead him upstairs to the room that had a bang on the wall. The reason why there was a bang would be clear once he opened the door - it looked like Sirdan, or someone have extended and expanded the bedframe to accomodate Myhan's size. Everything else in the room - chair and cabinet and chest included, is Sirdan sized. But the bed can accomodate Myhan and it is comfortable. For the blanket though, it seems Sirdan have just put two blankets instead of one, and just put in the biggest pillow he could find in the market, designed for a normal human couple, or a singular Myhan. 

Myhan would still have to bend down to get in the room though. 

"If you feel restless at night, the courtyard's always open. It's got a good view." The townhouse had a garden behind with a bench and an under construction fountain. It offers good scenery. It looks like Sirdan was constructing a little scenic building in Runran style, the one where a Wushu protagonist would happen upon the female lead playing a Guzheng.
Jacob
"I see." Myhan's eyes scanned the place with idle interest, but his mind was elsewhere. As Sirdan led him around he would slowly open his mouth, but try as he might, he simply couldn't muster the voice to broach the topic, even as his will strained against the ancient self-preserving bio-programming instilled into his ancestors to do so. 

And today it seems, the gravity of the situation would be too much, and mind failed to asset itself over matter. Myhan dumbly nodded, with a shaky grin forced upon his facial muscles- which would go unnoticed by Sirdan, for the partitions of his mind that wasn't giving the Titan a guided tour was surely occupied with merry thoughts of... Making merry, so to speak.

"It's a nice place. Very much like the Runran inspiration. Did you invite a Gwannamese architect over?" His traitorous mouth routely praised instead, even as a kennel of will inside him continued to scream for him to save his friend before it was too late.
Jennie
*Sirdan nodded,*"I paid a few visit to Gwannam and vacationed there. Nice people and nice architecture. They says what they've built there is nothing compared to their homeland. But the rich and powerful imitates it quite thoroughly from what I see." 

Sirdan, completely unaware of what he was getting into with Sol, would continue showing him the rest of his place. 

"I'll be a bit busy with our other companions today. But we can have a nice talk about what we plan to do after this war. After all, we just met up with eachother, happened to be on the opposite side of two different islands and... Well, you know. Despite getting Adelmar killed together, we never really talked much." 

"So let's make up for it before we send some Siuian general to the afterlife."
Jacob
Myhan nodded stiffly, grin fixed into place.

"It's a shame indeed. Well, we've made up for some lost time during this whole mess, though it has been more business focused than I would like... But that's just the nature of responsibility. "

Damnit Myhan, say it. 

"...Indeed, there is much we have to discuss regarding what the future holds, if we want to be ready for it. There is much to do regarding the war, and even more after that- especially with the benefits we've reaped so far, owing to our deeds together and a dash of fortune. Paperwork is going to be a real pain in the ass... Truly, a double sided sword."

You old fool, say it. 

"Anyhow, all talk of all business aside, I'd be happy to sit down and have a proper chat over coffee- or tea, if that suits you. Maybe we can even do something recreational, if the opportunity arises."

Coward! Say it.

"But yes, here's to the future, friendship, more vanquished commanders under our boots..."

Say. It.

"...And I wish you good luck tonight." The giant winked.

And with one gesture, the honourable baron had shamefully consigned Sirdan to his fate.
Jennie
"Indeed. Well, we will be diving straight into another war. Once we're done with Jellendi - and provided the gods are on our side and we succeed, we'll be driving straight north. I doubt we'll see much of Kadho or the Syrac Islands for the next half year." He looked outside at the window.

"Winter is campaigning season this part of Mentia and Siui." 

"Mmm. I'll bring some tea or drinks out for the night after I pay the ladies a visit. And then when the war's done, we can go over to your estate or mine and do a pompous, completely unnecessary hunt driving deers into the path of our bow. You'll do the scaring part. I'll use a..." He paused a bit. He just learned stoneshot but the idea of making a joke about tenderizing meat was too soon. 

"Lightning Bolt. I've lost my touch with bow and arrows. Mastering horsemenship and firing a spells on the move is tough enough. Can't expect me to learn to use a lance and a bow." 

Sirdan's facial expression remained unchanged, a cheeky grin on his face as he tried to put aside the battle at the castle, and the utter bloody gorey carnage that Adelmar created in his rank. It was still fresh in his mind. He overrode it with thoughts of Cuo and Sol's beautiful visages and what wonderful time he'll have tonight. Two women, three! One night! This won't go wrong. 

Sirdan winked and then went downstairs to show Cuo to her bedroom. 

"Sorry - was showing everyone to their room next. Do you feel better now Cuo and Garuda?"
Catherine
"Y-yeah-"

*Still quite a bit red, the mage stood up nervously and bowed for some reason. It wasn't clear whether it was her embarrassment or her alcohol.*

"Umm... Garuda says that she wants a turn as well, so... It's not in her crow form! She has another form that she can take that can screw!"
Jennie
Sirdan would take Cuo's hand and then lead her upstairs to her room. 

Then, as she mentioned Garuda wanting a turn too, he paused for a bit, seemingly quite happy. 

"Sure. If Garuda's quite a charming harpy then I would be up for it. Maybe I will stay a bit longer. After an hour though I will need to visit someone else."
Catherine
*Cuo would accept, following the elf up the stairs.*

"A-an hour??!! That long??"

*Garuda still remained on Cuo's shoulder, though she planned to dissipate once they began. She could see through Cuo's eyes, after all, assuming that she didn't cover them out of embarrassment.*

"Are you going for Sol too?"
Jennie
"No. Unless you want to and you can." 

*Sirdan chuckled and nodded,*"Yep. I can. And depends on how it goes, maybe we can spend more time together on our way to Jellendi."
Catherine
*G-"Do it"*

*"What?"*

*"Go on, kiss him. I know you want to."*

*Cuo turned red once again, and it was obvious that Garuda was whispering things in her head once more.*

"I-I can do an hour! Maybe more! So uh... Do we start?"
Jennie
"Hmph. Sure. I don't see any reason not to." 

*Sirdan would lead Cuo into the room and closed and locked the door behind them.*

"So anyway. Before we get too deep. Unless you want to be amongst the many women in my orbit, we will just be very good friends with benefits. If that's fine with you and Garuda."
Catherine
*By now, Cuo's heartbeat had risen to the level of dangerously high. Until Sirdan said that he wanted to just be friends.*

"Oh, uh, sure."

*What was she hoping that would happen? That'd he'd be the man of her dreams and she'd live a happy life. Bullshit. She kneeled down and slammed her head into the bedcovers in embarrassment before turning back to the elf, now sitting on the bed.*

"...Can you start? I don't know what to do."
Jennie
Even Sirdan can catch the tone of disappointment. So he decided to bait her in, hook line and sinker. 

"Well, I don't mean that as a primary thing. Just that I do sleep with multiple people around. But if you and I like eachother very much after a few months and we are sticking together on adventure, we can take it a step further. So long as you don't mind the fact I plan to marry multiple women." 

Sirdan explained a bit, seemingly panicking, and then he started.

And so Sirdan had a night with a Runran, a Harpy and a Snake. He visited 

A few hours later, Sirdan would wake up in middle of the night. Probably either in Sol's bed, or in his own bed. He peeked out the window, and saw a large figure at the Runran building he built.

Sirdan would put his shirt back on, and then walked outside, sitting next to the gentle (?) giant (!). 

This was an age before widespread air pollution. The stars is clear and there was not much cloud. A good day to star gaze. The air is a bit cool, chillier than one would expect.

"That was an experience." Sirdan commented.
Jacob
Myhan blinked and flinched slightly in his seat, not having noticed Sirdan's approach yet again.

The titan turned, bottle of wine in hand, blinking again as he saw Sirdan's casual wear, before his eyes finally widened in shock.

"Don't just sneak up on an old man like- wait, did you actually do it with..."

Myhan paused, looking left and right, as if afraid something was watching, before making a suggestive gesture with an oversized pinkie and the opening of his wine bottle.
Jennie
*Sirdan looked at the bottle of wine, wondering if it was taken from his storage.* 

"Yeah. I did it with Cuo and Garuda in Cuo's body and then Sol." 

"...It was interesting." Sirdan said, and refused to elaborate further on the matter. He lifted his head up to look at the sky. 

"It is disrespectful to speak too much of your partner in bed, unless they join us on the bench and start confessing to us both." 

"Beautiful sky. Wish we could spend all day consuming other's fruit of their labor and stargaze."
Julie
"My my, if they're here, eh?"

*A dark figure seemed to jump down from the 2nd floor. It seemed to be wearing a blank tank top and Cuo's Runran-style pants. However, the facial figures nor the body type belonged to the young mage. Instead, the woman had more mana, more wild hair, and and even more muscle as well. Dark marks were seemingly tattooed on her face and arms, and she looked __experienced__. It was Garuda, manifested in her full form, and she took a seat next to Sirdan on the bench.*

"That certainly was *Fun*. I haven't had something like that in quite a few decades."