DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]
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				Title: <strong>DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>FoxgirlJay</strong> on <strong>15-06-2022, 01:25:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/QWO5XlO.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sashiko Mirume<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Shadow<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Image <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ish AM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Down-town Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Pharon, open<br><strong>Content:</strong> Trying to shop<br><strong>Word count:</strong> 397<br><hr> <br>While he was by no means a liege-lord or their king, Sashiko still felt beholden to help out Brett, the more and more she learned about the world they inhabited. And today this meant going along out with Pharon to go shopping for groceries. This was work made for peasants, castle serfs, and squires... And in this world, it was work for everyone. Anyone who wanted food, they had to go get it themselves. Even the city guard, even the obscenely rich, unless they hired a servant. Since they were all under Brett's roof, they were obliged to help with all the chores. They were sent out the door with directions loaded on to the phone Sashiko was still learning more about, day by day, and a list of things to buy. Since Pharon was the chef, he was the one in charge of that part of the mission. Sashiko's culinary expertise extended only so far as critiquing food. <br><br>Stepping out the door, out of Brett's apartment complex, and on to the streets of Raven City. Sashiko pulls her phone out of her sweater pocket, giving it a deft twirl around so it was sitting in her palm correctly. A little tap, and the magic device came to life, the information mechanisms showing over a background of three smiling ladies. Poppy, Olena and Sashiko herself, the picture taken earlier at the restaurant Pharon worked at. She had to ask for help to get that set, but, she liked having the nice picture at her hands any time. <br><br>"Right, uhm." Sashiko looked left and right down the busy sidewalk. Normally someone lingering on the sidewalk was likely to cause a collision, hurried people blind to their surroundings just bumping in to those not going with the flow. Pharon had a rather intimidating presence, like a rock in a river parting the current. Sashiko did as well, though, not nearly to the same degree as her fellow shadow-dragon. She consulted her phone's cartographer-magic. "This way, for several... blocks, as they're called," Sashiko pointed off in the direction they needed to travel. "Hm... How's... work been, Pharon?" She asked, looking over-and-up to him while they walked, in a well-practiced motion. As tall as Sashiko was, her fellow was a giant, after all. Sashiko herself has still been struggling to find something she wanted to do, to help with their coin-concerns.<br><hr><hr><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/2f/f8/b6/2ff8b6327f323407ec8153f38d2671a5.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Name:</strong> Pharon Draelig (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.msg16147073#msg16147073)<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Darkness<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured(Dragon Slayer Armor underneath) <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ishAM.<br><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 564 [Total: 971]<br></span><hr><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"> Staying with Brett had been strange because this was a strange place, but he was underneath his gruff exterior, a kind and honorable man. Also, Pharon got to stay with his Slayer family, which eased his heart, as his kind weren't usually solitary by nature. Also since they were living under his roof and eating his food, it only made sense that they went to buy more of it for all of them. He had gotten used to people getting food for <em>him</em> since his induction into the Dragon Slayers, but he came from a tribe where this was beyond ordinary. And aside from trading with other tribes, settlements, and villages, all food had to be sourced from nature through hunting, farming, or gathering.<br><br>So to find out that he could use money to go to a store and just buy everything they needed, was terrific. They had stores back home, but a general store was nothing close to the splendor of a grocery store with <em>air conditioning</em>. Pharon loved to cook, and he was great at it, so he had taken the official role as "House Chef" and now cooked for everyone in Brett's home as well as at Catty-Wampus. This, as well as his size, was the reason he was sent to the store alongside his lovely fellow slayer Sashiko. His phone was still in his pocket because he know if he pulled it out, he'd get stuck playing games again. And that was bad for everybody else involved if a Goliath was walking around without paying attention to where he was going. He looked down at Sashi's phone and saw the picture of the three female Slayers and showed off his pointy, pearly whites when he looked at it. <br><br>"The three most beautiful women in the Kingdom," he said genuinely when he saw their smiling faces. "I want to be in the next portrait. I'll even sit on the ground if I have to." After studying the phone for direction, she told him they had to go several <em>blocks</em>...how did those compare to leagues he wondered? "Let us go, then. The faster we return, the faster I can whip us up something delicious." As they walked, he looked down at the people around them who were either too absorbed into their own phones and lives to notice anyone else, or the ones who were all too interested in his stature and Sashiko's...<em>everything</em>. People thought Goliath's were simple, but Pharon certainly was not. <br><br>He knew how unbelievably gorgeous Sashiko was and was honestly surprised men and women weren't walking up to her every few moments confessing their undying love for the purple Fox Lady. He took a deep breath when she asked how work was, cradling his hands together behind his head as they got closer to their destination. "It's been good, really good. I get paid well. I cook all day, get to learn new recipes. People love my food, they ask for pictures or for me to hold them over my head. And if somebody gets too rowdy, Oslow lets me <em>deal</em> with them." He looked down at her while he spoke, and he couldn't help but notice her in thought. "What about you? Have you found something yet? You're incredibly skilled and I know you could find a job that fits you. So do you have anything in mind?"<br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>FoxgirlJay</strong> on <strong>15-06-2022, 01:51:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/QWO5XlO.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sashiko Mirume<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Shadow<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Image <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ish AM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Down-town Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Pharon, open<br><strong>Content:</strong> Trying to shop<br><strong>Word count:</strong> 351 [total: 1312]<br><hr> <br>Sashiko returned the sincere compliment with a sincere smile, her dark eyes shining brightly just for a moment. "We're already friends, Pharon. You needn't shower me with compliments so. But... I'll allow it to continue, if you so wish," Her smile taking on a playful and thoroughly fox-like smugness to it. "Perhaps you could sit, or perhaps, you may heft us all upon your shoulders for the magic portrait. Or, something like this," Sashiko, quick as a flash, positioned her phones camera for a picture. She angles it down low, catching Sashiko's face, and Pharon's face and chest acting as a sort of backdrop while still being in focus. Though, a great deal of the portrait's space was taken up by the size of Sashiko's bust.<br><br>The looks Sashiko got to her bouncing breasts in particular, and everything else, from the random passerbys of all kind on the street, none of it truly bothered her. She was well used to this from her time in Avantasia, being amongst her fellow villagers at the time, then the peasants when she was a Dragon Slayer. It was expected by now. Most people were too afraid to do anything truly offensive. <br><br>Sashiko grumbled when he brought up the topic about her own search for work. It was her own fault for bringing up the topic, but still! "I... Haven't found a thing. You speak of my skills but... what are those? Hunting any manner of creature, sure. But what use does that have in this world? You can see that with our current task. We don't need to hunt for meat, we can just... go and get it. It's that easy." Sashiko crosses her arms and sighs, still walking alongside him. "I can fight dragons, protect my friends and the humans who have been so gracious to us but... That is it. I have nothing else." Nothing that she could see herself, at least. And there was no way she could do anything menial, like shelf-stockers or fast-food worker or anything along those lines. But, she couldn't think of anything else she <em>could</em> do.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>15-06-2022, 12:33:23</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/2f/f8/b6/2ff8b6327f323407ec8153f38d2671a5.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Name:</strong> Pharon Draelig (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.msg16147073#msg16147073)<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Darkness<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured(Dragon Slayer Armor underneath) <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ishAM.<br><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Sashiko<br><strong>Content:</strong> Shopping Trip<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 688 [Total - 2000]<br></span><hr><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"> Pharon hadn't been giving Sashiko compliments to curry favor or anything like that. He was just speaking from the heart like he always did as truth was highly valued where he came from. And the truth was Sashiko was beautiful, gorgeous, stunning, and every other word to describe it as well. Not only did she have a lovely face, but her figure was beyond amazing and her hair, ears, and tail gave her a unique look that no one else could even pull off if they tried to copy her perfectly. It was nice to see he'd made her smile though. "You'll always get compliments from me, Sashi. I don't know how to turn it off and my mouth speaks before my brain thinks sometimes. But I'd definitely put you all on my shoulders. S'a good workout if you do it right."<br><br>&nbsp;His eyes widened when she started playing with her phone, then she somehow made it so the "camera" was facing them and he saw himself towering above her. He put on his best, fanged smile and hoped to see the picture later...although he had to force himself not to dwell too long on her bust because they were out shopping and it wasn't the time for his primal urges to make themselves known. As soon as his friend grumbled and her face turned into a frown, Pharon knew something was wrong. And that became evident when she lamented that she had no skills that were suitable to this world, meaning she couldn't think of something she could call a job and feel satisfied doing it. He hated it when his friends were upset, and he hated not being able to help them. But as she spoke, the giant wheels in his giant head started turning, and the beginnings of an idea started to form. ..."That is it. I have nothing else." <br><br>Upon hearing his fellow Slayer admonish herself, Pharon suddenly reached down and picked her up, sitting her on his very broad shoulder and holding onto her thighs so she wouldn't fall off, hoping to lift her spirits before he pitched his idea. "Sashiko Mirume, your skills are myriad, and you know that. Just because their uses aren't readily apparent in this strange new land, doesn't mean they don't exist. I was <em>lucky</em> to find the job that I have. I saved someone and it turned out he owned a restaurant, simple as that." He began walking in the direction she'd pointed out before, although now they probably drew even more attention to themselves. Pharon didn't care though, as he was out with Sashiko and his focus was on her. "In Avantasia, the nobility had access to whatever food they wanted, whenever they wanted, yes? But even so what did they do? They <em>hunted</em>...for sport and glory and fame and honor!!" No matter gave people, they tended to want what they didn't have. Food being so easy to get meant that there would undoubtedly be people who wanted to experience the challenge of securing it themselves, or those who wanted to be self-sufficient and not depend on the lords of the area to provide.&nbsp; <br><br>"And in this world where they have towers that scrape the sky and machines that serve every purpose under the sun, don't you think people within it would want to taste what that glory feels like? You are a hunter, Sashiko...so <em>hunt</em>!" He squeezed her thigh a bit tighter for emphasis as the idea was exciting him, and hopefully her too. "We can find people who want to hunt and learn bushcraft and outdoorsmanship and you can train them, guide them through the woods and show them how to track prey, the perfect place to send your arrow for a clean kill, whatever they need. You can be this city's Ranger and Guide to the wilds around it!!! Even in this new place, I'm sure no one is more at home in the woods than you. Well except for Poppy, but she's a fae and I think being part nature spirit makes the competition a little unfair," he said with a chuckle. <br></span><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>FoxgirlJay</strong> on <strong>15-06-2022, 15:28:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/QWO5XlO.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sashiko Mirume<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Shadow<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Image <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ish AM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Down-town Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Pharon, open<br><strong>Content:</strong> Trying to shop<br><strong>Word count:</strong> 655 [total: 2655]<br><hr> <br>"Perhaps you were lucky... But cooking food, I can't think of any time or place where such a skill would be difficult to find use. Lucky to have a passion for something so widely loved by all. Was it luck, or has it all been fate, to get us here? I should've spent less time lounging and more time learning... something else. I never thought fate would twist in this direction." Perched up on his shoulder, looking even further down upon the peasants milling about the two of them. Sashiko had her arms crossed, her long and fluffy tail swishing down across his back while they talked. Sashiko's behind made her a soft passenger upon his shoulder, not quite so boney as some other lads and ladies he'd heft around. She could keep her balance fine enough as is, but again, no need to bemoan his hand holding on to her thigh. His idea was... interesting, at least. She didn't know where there were any places like that to go here though. This city was absolutely massive and sprawling. She would need to leave it for that sort of work. "The wilds... This world isn't like ours. Forests do not creep upon the human dwellings, with nature so close. They've dominated the landscape, leaving leagues bare and open, ripe for tilling. It would be quite a ways away from Raven... And away from you and the rest. Far away until such a place existed." That was really her only concern. <br><br>Though, she did have a smug little laugh. "Poppy may know more about nature, this is true. But, does she know more about stalking it as a predator? I believe that makes quite the difference between our knowledge. But, besides that. Hmm. I shall have to think on this some more. My greatest hardship regarding this... How would I get people to know to come to me? It is one thing to provide a service, but in this place of teeming millions and millions, I am but one. How to have the people know that I could help them in this way..." While she was thinking aloud on this, Sashiko pointed over, as the lines of tall buildings broke open in to an intersection, crossing the street. "That, there. We've just passed a <em>block</em>. It's not a strict unit of measurement. It's used in cities such as this, where the open road for iron carriages crosses and breaks-up their immense buildings. Where the road surrounds a groupings of building, that's a block. It measures distance, without needing to be exact," Sashiko explained.<br><br>An idea then came to Sashiko, entirely unrelated to the lesson on city-distance measurements. "Ah!" Her face goes alight again, the spark of realization coming to mind as two concepts of a foreign land mash together in her head. Though, the smile and look on her face can't be seen this time around by Pharon, for two very large reasons blocking his gaze from below. "I may have a solution to being unknown. Though it is still somewhat... strange to me. Through the magic of the phone, there are those who will post these pictures of themselves? Though, it tends to be more risque, but still mostly clothed, for the public to look upon. They do this to garner attention to themselves, and provide a private realm that the masses must pay to see. In those, its much naughtier pictures they display. Now, I needn't go <em>that</em> far... but perhaps the first public part... maybe that could help with the business idea." She uncrossed her arms, giving a couple pats to the top of Pharon's shining dome. "Your idea is coming clearer now, I think!" He could tell at least that she warming up to it through the smile in her tone.<br><br>As they walked and talked, the grocery store was coming upon them. It's parking lot was in sight in the distance.
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>17-06-2022, 20:28:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/2f/f8/b6/2ff8b6327f323407ec8153f38d2671a5.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Name:</strong> Pharon Draelig (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.msg16147073#msg16147073)<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Darkness<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured(Dragon Slayer Armor underneath) <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ishAM.<br><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Sashiko<br><strong>Content:</strong> Shopping Trip<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 765 [Total - 3,420]<br></span><hr><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">His glittering eyes creased and the exuberant smile on his face deadened as Sashiko pointed out how everyone would always need a cook somewhere. While her skills were almost solely focused on hunting, and she lamented having not expanded her horizons by learning new skills. She wondered if it was luck or fate that took them from their home to this strange new place. He never considered himself to be empathic or anything like that, but he had always been in touch with his emotions and he always listened to how others felt. So he truly understood what was hurting his friend so much and he was sad with her, but would never let her wallow in that sadness. "It's true that cook is a profession that will never not be in demand.<br><br>&nbsp;But you shouldn't put yourself down for enjoying life. We are Dragon Slayers! Our job was to keep people safe, to protect them and help the world. There is no higher calling, so knowing that's what you are best at? There is no shame in that, my beautiful friend. And I would rather have you by my side than anyone else when the time comes. As for whether our current predicament be luck or fate...? Perhaps both? Fate may have pre-ordained for us to come to this world and help it like Avantasia, but it can only be luck that we all found each other again so fast and have been able to stem the dragon tide so far." While he was primarily focused on making his favorite Fox feel better, Pharon was also particularly in touch with the more <em>sensual</em> side of things. And he was well aware of every curve, dip, and plump piece of Sashi's body pressing against him. <br><br>Her tail tickled as it brushed against the back of his neck, and her thigh meat was so soft and tender that it simply sprung back into place beneath his fingertips and made it an absolute joy to just hold her there and feel the heat coming from it. He would be lying if he said he didn't enjoy the closeness, but this wasn't the time to ask if she enjoyed it as well. His idea for her to be a huntress and train the masses had been inspired, but he didn't think far enough ahead to realize that indeed to do so would take her away from them. "You're right...I didn't even think of that. Maybe put a pin in that idea, then. We all need you here with us. I don't know what I'd do without my Sashi," he said affectionately and squeezed her thigh again. <br><br>It was nice to see that even when she was sad, her natural playfulness was still on display when she pointed out how Poppy knew more about plants and nature, but couldn't hunt prey like she could. "Very true. That's why I pointed out that she's fae. But watching you hunt...there's something magical about that. Poetry in motion. And not just because you're so lovely to look at." He was also trying to think of ways she could get attention drawn to herself so she could become self-sufficient, but as she explained what "blocks" were and how they worked, he focused on that for the moment. "The humans of this world are very innovative it seems. Every day I discover something new and wondrous that we'd never see in Avantasia."<br><br>&nbsp;Her sudden excitement caused him to look up, and while he couldn't see her face, the excited bouncing of her amazing bountiful breasts above his head made it pretty obvious she was happy. She said she had a solution, and his response was an interested "Ohhh? Do tell." She went on to explain that people used phones to take pictures of themselves for exposure, and then once they got the exposure, charged extra to see more. He didn't fully understand, but it sounded feasible at least. "If your idea is to get people to pay to look at you, Sashiko? I think people might run out of money very quickly. Looking at you is one of my favorite things to do...you're so beautiful from head to toe...to <em>tail</em> he said and playfully reached up to tickle her tail after she patted his head. "We'll work together and figure this out, Sashiko! I promise!" He kept walking as the store came into view, and he was excited to shop for food because he'd get to cook it later. On top of that, he got to hang out with Sashiko which was always fun.<br></span><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>FoxgirlJay</strong> on <strong>18-06-2022, 03:03:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/QWO5XlO.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sashiko Mirume<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Shadow<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Image <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ish AM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Down-town Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Pharon, open<br><strong>Content:</strong> Shopping, Air conditioning!<br><strong>Word count:</strong> 282 [total: 3,702]<br><hr> <br><br>"There's much to think about for this idea, of course. But, you are right, that we shouldn't split up too much. It may still be dangerous, if we're caught alone. Besides. It's great to be among friends." Though she didn't say it, Sashi did quite enjoy the squeezes, pets and strokes. Not an outwardly approachable person, she was still a rather cuddly person, so long as it was someone she would allow to get close. The culture she grew up in was more reserved than Pharon's, her language of friendship and love being more subtle and physical, rather than showering others in words and affection. Though, to probably both of their displeasure, Sashiko needed to get off his shoulder. The door in to the grocery wouldn't allow their combined height, so she slipped off, landing lightly infront of him, beside shuffling off to his side. "I can try to gain attention in the public realm, and then have a paid private realm... Or, use the public to draw attention to this hunting... guide, thing. Of course, once its safer for us in this world, to be apart."<br><br>The crisp and cold air of the grocery greeted the two of them, giving Sashiko a little shiver and "Brr!", while her tail fluffed up some more in response. "Truly, this world of humans has tamed and shackled all of the elements. No mind paid to the warmth and sun outdoors, not where it matters. So, wonder-chef, where must we quest to find fantastic reagents for your own magic?" Sashiko asked, looking to-and-fro down the immensely-stocked rows and aisles of a grand array of goods, ordered and codified to their particular categories listed on hanging-signs. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>20-06-2022, 19:37:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/2f/f8/b6/2ff8b6327f323407ec8153f38d2671a5.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Name:</strong> Pharon Draelig (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.msg16147073#msg16147073)<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Darkness<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured(Dragon Slayer Armor underneath) <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ishAM.<br><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Sashiko<br><strong>Content:</strong> Shopping Trip<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 509 [Total - 4,211]<br></span><hr><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"True. It's obvious the dragons were pulled here along with us, but the problem is we don't know how many, or how many females. They could spawn in great numbers and we have no clue about it until it's too late, so staying together is the best plan. And truth be told...you and the others are the only people I truly feel comfortable around like I can be myself around aside from my tribe. I don't know what I'd do without you, Sashiko. Or any of the others." He was enjoying cuddling and squeezing Sashiko as much as she was enjoying his attentions, and since she hadn't told him to stop, he had no plans to. His love language was more than just kind words and pats, but they were in public and he wasn't quite sure just how close he and she were since back home most of his time was spent slaying dragons, drinking, eating, and sleeping.<br><br>&nbsp;He resolved to talk to her more about it later after they got done with their delicious shopping spree...maybe along with more cuddling if he was lucky. When they got to the door, it was obvious that it wasn't designed to fit ten feet or more. She jumped down and landed quite silently, but again he couldn't help but notice her body responding to the impact so deliciously. They kept talking about her job prospects, and they all sounded good. She had the charisma and looks that would make a blind nun want to look at her after all. "That sounds good. Actually, you could even do <em>both</em>. Gain attention in the public realm, have your paid private realm, or even use the popularity to get people more interested in meeting the most amazing Huntress in Avantasia." <br><br>His size and clothing made the blasting cold air not as much of an issue for him, but it was obvious the chill affected her. He took off his jacket and folded the tail a few times so it wouldn't drag on the floor after he draped it over her shoulders with a smile. "Indeed," he said in response to how the humans of Earth could do things like make it freezing cold inside or any other number of miraculous things. "The <em>science</em> these Earthers have access to may as well be the highest grade of magic." She asked him then where they needed to go to find the ingredients they needed.<br><br>&nbsp;"Oooo wonder-chef. I like the sound of that. As for where, worry not, for I have brought...<em>a list</em>!" he said excitedly as he fished out a piece of paper that had been folded multiple times. "First and foremost, we start with the meat. Protein is the most important thing for us. Everything else is secondary." He went a few feet away and got a cart, then came back to her and pointed toward the fresh meat aisle. "We are going to eat so good after we've gotten everything." With Sashiko at his side, he began pushing it toward their first destination. <br></span><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>FoxgirlJay</strong> on <strong>21-06-2022, 01:26:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/QWO5XlO.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sashiko Mirume<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Shadow<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Image <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ish AM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Down-town Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Pharon, open<br><strong>Content:</strong> Shopping, Air conditioning!<br><strong>Word count:</strong> 307 [total: 4518 do we even need to count any more]<br><hr> <br>Draped with a big heavy coat sure was warming. At least, keeping the constant chilly breeze that blew through the store at bay somewhat. Sashiko did love her outfit, but it didn't do much for the cold, the sweater she had wasn't too thick at all. She thought some more on his idea. Doing all of those ideas sounded like a good way to make money, but, she wasn't entirely sure about it just yet. It would take some thinking on it, a lot to consider and research further, beyond her own feelings on the matter. <br><br>"Mmmhm! Yeah!" Sashiko lit up, looking eager again at the mention of meat. It was her favorite of course, always a treat to have some rich meat, and what she has had in this world so far, has always been a treat. Following along with Pharon as he heads off to the meat section. Typically in the back of the grocery, along it's back wall. This section was subtly cooler than the rest of the store, but it still had nothing on the frozen section. "We'll need a lot of meat. And plenty of plants and stuff for Poppy too. Heaps of meat though!" Sashiko had big eyes and a big stomach, as the saying went, but the thing that wasn't quite so big, was their wallet. Sashiko really hadn't had enough time to grasp the economy of this world, how much things cost and or any of that. "Oh, and there's these snacks you can get, all kinds, sweets and salty and it's all so delicious! Hard to put down, yet still, I look forward most to what you will make!" Sashiko's mind was wandering all over as she browsed the vast array of different cuts of packaged meats, her tail swishing merrily, and a little sway to her hips. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>21-06-2022, 16:25:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/2f/f8/b6/2ff8b6327f323407ec8153f38d2671a5.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Name:</strong> Pharon Draelig (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.msg16147073#msg16147073)<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Darkness<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured(Dragon Slayer Armor underneath) <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ishAM.<br><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Sashiko<br><strong>Content:</strong> WE HAVE THE MEATS, Air Conditioning Indeed!<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 419 [Total - 4,937 It's just habit at this point hahah]<br></span><hr><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Pharon was secure with his job in this world. Oslow absolutely adored his total package, and the two constantly traded stories and talked often. The older man reminded him of his father in many ways, and it was nice to spend time with him even while they were busily and expertly avoiding each other while working in the kitchen. Sashiko didn't have that yet. No job security or peace in what she was doing. Not even a kindly older person to help remind her of home. He wanted to help her find that, not only because it was obviously making her sad and affecting her that she didn't.<br><br>&nbsp;But he cared deeply about her and seeing someone you cared about dejected was just awful. So he resolved himself to help her however he could now that he knew how much this meant to her. At the moment she was just as happy and excited as he was about grocery shopping and her energy was infectious. "We'll start simple. Beef, Chicken, and Seafood. And all the vegetables and fruits for Poppy. Cooking for her is always a challenge and I love having to figure out new ways to make medleys and salads and the like. But you are right, <em>so much</em> meat. I've been told of a <em>Farmers Market</em> that has more unique and exotic foods, usually relegated to specific cultures.<br><br>&nbsp;We'll go there next time, once we're most used to this world." She started talking about snacks and he brought a palm to his forehead and sighed loudly. "Snaaaacks. How could I forget about the snacks?! We <em>need</em> snacks, Sashi. Have you had the Dough-Ree-Toes? They are crunchy and salty and cheesy at the same time and just so good. But...thank you for liking my food the best. I love it when people love my cooking," he said with a noticeable blush. <br><br>Every few seconds he'd stop the cart and look at the food lining the aisle, then throw something into it. Ground beef. Steak. Chicken. Fish. Shrimp. Hot dogs. Sausage. Anything that looked good, he threw it in. "We haven't even gotten the other ingredients yet and I've already got so many ideas and combinations in mind. I hope you can forgive me, Sashiko. I might just ruin food for you if it's not cooked by me," he said with a playful tone and cocky grin, as well as a subtle and soft pat of her head and scritching of her ears, since he knew she liked that. <br></span><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>FoxgirlJay</strong> on <strong>26-06-2022, 16:07:09</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/QWO5XlO.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sashiko Mirume<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Shadow<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Image <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ish AM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Down-town Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Pharon, open<br><strong>Content:</strong> Shopping, Air conditioning!<br><strong>Word count:</strong> 206 [total: 4724]<br><hr> <br>"I would have thought that a farmer's market would be more... mundane, not exotic. The castle's servants would gather foods from the farmers of the land, after all. Perhaps it means something different in this land. There's many words that sound the same, but they're just so different in this place," Sashiko wondered, following along. Occasionally pointing out something she'd like to try, while their cart was growing ever more laden with food. "I don't think I had that snack yet. I prefer the sweets so far though... But. I know well that you cook as if every meal's meant to be a feast. A proper meal is always going to be better than snacking around... Just need something to do, to work off all of that food. Fighting dragons, or visiting this place called a Gym. I've seen it several times while researching, it seems to be a place where humans go, and they purposefully physically exert themselves to grow stronger. Running, lifting weights in various manners, all those sorts of things." Mind wandering from topic to topic again. It was a concern Sashiko had though, she hadn't done much besides sit on her butt lately, with the occasional hunting of a dragon or two. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>27-06-2022, 11:10:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/2f/f8/b6/2ff8b6327f323407ec8153f38d2671a5.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Name:</strong> Pharon Draelig (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.msg16147073#msg16147073)<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Darkness<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured(Dragon Slayer Armor underneath) <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ishAM.<br><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Sashiko<br><strong>Content:</strong> WE HAVE THE MEATS, Air Conditioning Indeed!<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 419 [Total - 4,937 It's just habit at this point hahah]<br></span><hr><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Sashiko was as confused as he had been when he first heard of Earth's version of the Farmers Market. Back home, it was simply farmers coming to the market to sell their produce and anything else they could. The highlight of a seller's day was when a servant of a noble, a knight, or one of the Slayers purchased something from them. Not only did they get paid well, but their prestige also rose from people seeing them with someone so important. This place was different and people only seemed to want to showcase and introduce others to their cultural food. "<em>Very</em> different, he said to her as she thought out loud. "I'll show you what it's like on the phone later." When Sashiko saw something new she wanted to try and brought it to him, he threw it in the cart.<br><br>&nbsp;He was paid very well so he was confident he could afford everything they were getting. She hadn't tried Dorito's yet and it saddened Pharon's heart to know she hadn't yet been exposed to the glory of the tortilla chip covered in cheesy dust. He would show her its majesty one day. ALL THE FLAVORS. "True, the sweet snacks are always delicious. Maybe I can try some of the ones you've had and we can compare notes." He shrugged and seemed to beam with pride when Sashiko mentioned that he always cooked for a feast, because it was true and in his culture, it was well-received if you could successfully feed that many people all at once. On top of that, as they were Dragon Slayers, they ate <em>a lot</em>. Even compared to his tribesmen, Pharon could put away two, sometimes three times the amount as the biggest and strongest in his village, who themselves could easily outeat any human. <br><br>When they'd finally gotten all the meat, he wheeled the cart around toward the produce section so Poppy could get all the greens she needed to stay strong and leafy. Sashi was talking about staying in shape on the way, and her suggestions included the obvious workout that was dragon slaying. And also a place called a "gym". A place where people pushed their bodies to the physical limit to become stronger. "A <em>Gym</em>? That sounds like the training people do in my tribe. Sparring. Holding heavy rocks over your head and increasing the weight the easier it becomes so it is always a challenge. Trying to get through a rough patch of woods faster than your brother. It seems there are many, many parallels between our world and this one." He'd just tapped a melon to test it for ripeness, and placed it into the cart after it passed the test when he looked over at Sashiko. "You definitely don't need to work anything off right now, Sashiko. You look amazing."<br></span><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>FoxgirlJay</strong> on <strong>02-07-2022, 17:26:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/QWO5XlO.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sashiko Mirume<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Shadow<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Image <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ish AM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Down-town Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Pharon, open<br><strong>Content:</strong> Melons<br><strong>Word count:</strong> 231 [total: 4955]<br><hr> <br>"Maybe for now, perhaps. But I've been lazy the last week... weeks, now. There aren't so many Dragons around, and not much to do besides walk around outside... So." Sashiko shrugged her shoulders. She was worried about losing her edge. So, maybe hitting the gym would be a good idea. She wondered, with the difference between Slayers and humans, would there be enough to challenge her in their halls of exercise? "We may still have our edge, but who can say how long or short it shall take to dull, without challenges and foes to fight? We need somewhere to spar. Somewhere away from prying eyes, for all of us." Though she was worried about her looks, Sashiko was more concerned about prowess. Pharon's words did bring a little smile to the fox, but she had to remind herself to not let them have her be complacent. "So, a gym. I should research that further, for all our sakes. But there is so much to research, and so little time it feels..." Sashiko trailed off in to a little sigh, gazing down in to her phone, thumb deftly tapping and sliding across the screen as she <em>Googled</em> and <em>Browsed</em> and all of those other things. She looked in to the cart, seeing a massive green... thing. "What is that?" Sashiko asked, giving a gentle prodding finger to it's glossy, smooth surface. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>04-07-2022, 18:56:49</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/2f/f8/b6/2ff8b6327f323407ec8153f38d2671a5.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Name:</strong> Pharon Draelig (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.msg16147073#msg16147073)<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Darkness<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured(Dragon Slayer Armor underneath) <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ishAM.<br><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Sashiko<br><strong>Content:</strong> WE HAVE THE MEATS, Air Conditioning Indeed!<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 419 [Total - 4,937 It's just habit at this point hahah]<br></span><hr><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">He sighed when she pointed out how she'd been lazy, for at least the past few weeks. Her reason was valid though, as they didn't fight dragons every day, and aside from exploring the city, there wasn't much for a Slayer to do. "I understand. I haven't crushed one of those beasts' skulls with my bare hands in what feels like ages," he said as he pantomimed squeezing a dragon between his hands until the bone and meat turned into a pulpy mess. His favorite fox had a brilliant idea in that they should find a place they could train and spar with each other away from normal people finding out about it.<br><br>&nbsp;Not only were their powers far too potent to use without holding back around civilization, but no warrior wanted everyone to know how they fought, aside from the people who fought by their side so they could figure out how their strengths complimented their allies' weaknesses and they could help each other if needed. "That's a smart idea. We can't just sit around and not train like we used to, or there will come a time to fight and we will be unprepared. And that could cost lives." Whatever gym she found, he hoped it would be reinforced and durable enough to withstand them cutting loose.<br><br>&nbsp;"I'm sure you'll find a good place, and once you do, you and I can have a good spar. It's been far too long." She'd gone back to her phone while he shopped, and when she looked up she saw the melon. "It's called a <em>melon</em>. A fruit with a tough surface, and sweet, juicy meat inside. It comes in several varieties and flavors. This one is a <em>water</em>melon." Then he grabbed two more that had peculiar stalks attached to them. "This one is called a Yubari Melon. Trust me, you'll love them for a snack when it's hot outside." He knew a lot of what Poppy liked, and even the stuff he wasn't sure of he'd take a chance on because she simply <em>loved</em> anything green or leafy. He also found sauces used to enhance the flavor like "Balsamic Vinaigrette" and "Ranch".<br></span><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>FoxgirlJay</strong> on <strong>09-07-2022, 00:40:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/QWO5XlO.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sashiko Mirume<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Shadow<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Image <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ish AM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Down-town Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Pharon, open<br><strong>Content:</strong> Melons<br><strong>Word count:</strong> 207 [total: 5,144]<br><hr> <br>"A melon, huh?" Sashiko eyed it a bit more, and held it up, seeming particularly interested in it. "Ah, I think I get it now!" Sashiko said with a snicker. "A few days ago while I was walking, I heard someone say, after he thought I passed far enough to not be heard, say to his friend... "Did you see her melons?" Now it makes sense! I'd been wondering about it a bit." Sashiko put her other melon back in to the cart Pharon was pushing around. Sashiko did take note when he mentioned one that would be great to have if it was hot around. Sashiko had been finding the city to be quite hot. She didn't know why it was, not knowing that all the glass and concrete structures caused the temperature around to raise higher than other places. On the best of days, Sashiko wasn't great with the heat, much preferring climates between 15 to 0 Celsius. "Mmmn... Sweet, juicy, and good when it's too hot? That does sound great. But, it has... meat inside of it?" Sashiko questioned, a curious look on her face, and her head tilted to one side, an almost animalistic gesture of confusion. Often seen in dogs and cats. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>15-07-2022, 20:27:24</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/2f/f8/b6/2ff8b6327f323407ec8153f38d2671a5.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Name:</strong> Pharon Draelig (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.msg16147073#msg16147073)<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Darkness<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Pictured(Dragon Slayer Armor underneath) <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ishAM.<br><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Sashiko<br><strong>Content:</strong> Mmmmm. Melons<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 245 [Total - 5,389]<br></span><hr><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Mmmhm, <em>melon</em>" he reiterated for Sashiko since it seemed like she'd never seen or heard of the fruit before, just like him a few short weeks ago. Realization seemed to dawn on her and she laughed as she told him a story about a human asking his friend if he'd seen her melons. He was puzzled by what she said for a few moments, but then he looked down at the two absolutely beautiful orbs on her chest that jiggled and bounced ever so slightly with each movement. "Oooooooh. <em>Melons</em>. I get it now too," he said as he too was blessed with realization, and the ability to look at Sashiko's tantalizing chest.<br><br>&nbsp;"These Earth humans are quite clever when it comes to naming things, aren't they?" After she put the melon back in the cart, she questioned the greatness of the melon, or not the greatness itself, but rather his choice of words when describing it. "Yes, it's all of those things. And there's even melon bread and melon ice cream! As for the <em>meat</em> or the <em>flesh</em> of the fruit, that's just what you call the juicy parts on the inside, after you get through the tough outside. Coconuts, melons, oranges, etcetera... All of them have <em>meat</em> inside." As he answered her question, he couldn't help thinking how damn cute she was when she cocked her head to the side in confusion. It made him want to scoop her up and pet her. <br></span><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter 2 - Mission 1 [Sashiko and Pharon]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>FoxgirlJay</strong> on <strong>16-07-2022, 01:46:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/QWO5XlO.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sashiko Mirume<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Shadow<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Image <br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> 10 April 2050, 10-ish AM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Down-town Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Pharon, open<br><strong>Content:</strong> Melons<br><strong>Word count:</strong> 146 [total: 5,535]<br><hr> <br>"Clever, or perhaps just ever searching for ways to express lust without doing so directly. The people of Avantasia would share poems and songs that used much flowery language, just to express how much sex they wanted to have with anyone, or just one specific person."<br><br>The use of the word meat was still strange to Sashiko, in reference to fruits or other things. Sashiko grumbled as she tried to reason through it. "I suppose if you imagine a fruit as someones body, the inside would still have meat... It's just, well, a little strange, don't you think?" Sashiko looked back in to their cart. "What else do we need here?" She asked suddenly with some shortness to her tone. The chatter of the other patrons, and the constant sounds of wheels clattering and the powerful cooling fans all-throughout were starting to grate on her nerves. 
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