<div class="floatright">(http://i.imgur.com/ysEooVf.jpg)</div><br/>Not only could Miyuki detect the smell of arousal with her nose, that musky smell of Velma's personal lusty arousal, but other scents too, scented oil perhaps?  But absolutely after last night, she could detect the faint smell of Velma's musky, slightly earthy, arousal.  She was probably still damp between the thighs at that moment if Miyuki had to guess.   In addition her face  looked a little bit shiny and red, as if she'd scrubbed at her face only recently.  No doubt Velma had washed her face free of anything before returning down to first floor.  The pair exited D'nai's Rest and began walking through the streets as Velma explained,<strong>"Well, it's close by so you'll see it soon enough.  But the Mages collective is one of the guilds that runs Laelith, much like the explorer's guild.  While the name 'Mages collective' implies that it's a place for arcane spellcasters, it's actually not.  Several of their members actually have no magical abilities at all, but are scholars and learned men and women.  I belong to the collective for example, even though I don't have any actual magical spell casting ability.  But as a trained alchemist I sometimes use their facilities."</strong><br/><br/>They entered a large square with buildings all around and a gigantic fountain in the center.  Velma pointed to a large building that sat on the north edge of the square squatting like a massive stone toad,<strong>"That's the academy, the central hub of the collective.  There any members of the guild can meet and discuss, use their library, learn new spells or techniques, a hundred other things.  Technically divine spellcasters are a part of the collective, but I suspect it's only because they don't want their temple being drawn into city politics, it's just easier to let divine spellcasters fall under the same umbrella as arcane, and let those with more drive then the priests run things."</strong><br/><br/>She shrugged and made for the building, Miyuki in tow.  They passed through a large set of doors and into an entry room inside the academy.  As soon as they passed through the doors, Miyuki felt a cool wind, yes actually cool, buffet her body for a moment.  Then stepping inside she felt almost a sense of chill as the room beyond was just a touch below perfect room temperature, and very dry air.  It was so unlike the warm humid air outside.  The glowing sigils around the doorway gave light to the fact that the inside of the academy must be magically controlled environment.  Well, it made sense that you'd want to keep the humidity out at least.  They passed into a small atrium and then what could only be called a 'reception hall'.  A young man stood behind a chest high desk, writing with ink and quill onto a book.  Apparently copying a much older book, he set the quill down and looked up at the two women as they walked in.  He smiled and greeted them simply,<strong> "Welcome to the academy, my name is Joshian, how may I assist you today?"<br/><br/>"My name is Velma Thunderaxe and I'm here to deliver some requested alchemical preparations, can you take them?"</strong><br/><br/>The young man nodded and looked at a small sheet of paper,<strong> "Ah yes, I have your payment ready miss Thunderaxe, thank you."</strong>The two exchanged a small satchel that rattled and clinked for a pouch that Velma tucked into her own belt pouch.  Miyuki noticed how the larger pouch of coins that the young man handed over should not have fit into Velma's belt pouch, but since she herself had a bag of holding, she easily recognized Velma's belt pouch as an extra-dimensional bag.<br/><br/>Velma looked at Miyuki and said,<strong> "We have time if you'd like to look at the library or talk to someone about membership here.  But if you're not especially interested, hold off for now, I know you're not swimming in coin just yet.</strong>