Okora turned her gaze over to the super shy and blushing Iviri, chuckling. Sesame pondered a moment, sinking her pink body a little deeper into the water.Oh, come on, Sesame. You have to admit that he's pretty adorable getting all flustered like that!
Well, I'll give him that much. He just seems odd, though. I mean, he's eating so much in one sitting! It almost reminded me of me...
At this remark, the woman with the six metal arms gave a gentle smile. Her voice had a powerful quality to it.There is something odd about him. He isn't normal. His soul seems...silent.
Of course. He's got a very storied past. I wouldn't underestimate him, though. He's as strong as any of his siblings are.
Nyst posed the question, and Sesame answered.Huh? Is that so? If he was a few years older, I might have been interested... Unless he's one of those guys who look young, but are actually like adults?
They then witnessed Iviri climb onto the massage table. The girls all glanced over at the process, then back at each other. It was at this time they then shared a small laugh with each other.I don't think that's the case, here.
Oh, a novice! Heh. Hey! Why so shy!?
Tee hee hee! Her expression tells me she's actually upset, Okora!
Okora chuckled, covering her mouth a bit as she did so. It wasn't a particularly haughty laugh, but a more condescending one. She continued,I see!
Well, I guess when compared to you...it's likely she's just jealous of your cooking skills. Clearly, boys like their muffins large and firm, yes? I'd say compared to all of us, you have the best muffins around.
Etaass had a pout on her face as she held her towel up around her body. Okora shook her head and shrugged.Um, I believe we're forgetting someone.
Well, you're a deity figure, so you don't count. You're not limited to the conventions we mortals are. So of course your recipes will produce top notch results.
A face of strife itself is in our presence. The ugliness that is conflict may soon follow. Perhaps we should watch our own mouths and hearts.
She seemed worried when Shakaurduraug continued.Shakaurduraug, you've been serious this entire time. What are you sensing?
To speak ill of someone invites aggression. True peace comes when such a circumstance is avoided.
Okora spoke with all the confidence of a regular space traveler.Oh, lighten up! She's clearly uncomfortable, yet she's in a place where this sort of thing is normal. If you get that self-conscious in such a location, then perhaps you don't visit! If you're going to visit new locations, you need to be ready to participate in whatever local customs are a thing. Practically a rule of thumb!
Sesame replied, almost appearing concerned for a moment, though it seemed to be more of a mocking concern. With a smirk and entirely too much pointed jabbing in her tone, Okora called out to Amelia a second time.Okora~! Don't be too mean!
Hey! Greenhorn! You lost? The beach is outside the city!
Okora then lifted a hand out of the water, a green sphere already resting underneath it. Turning her hand over, she let the sphere roll off her open palm and onto the water, a small ripple effect flowing away from its position as it floated on the water before Okora.Oh no. Whatever shall I do? The big, bad, "pure" Aschen thinks she's scary! Look, lady, you can't even hold a candle to me, so cool it before you become the problem.
She's posturing, Okora. I can't sense any power coming from her that's worth a look.
Okora responded,I see,
Great! So she's trying to threaten us without being able to back it up? Well, whatever floats her boat.
She is an Aschen. They're quite proud of themselves, and are very widespread. I've been watching them closely, and I'm impressed by what I observe of their society as far as their hardiness goes. They do seem to be in a decline though. It is quite worrisome at times.
Shakaurduraug spoke with a cryptic tone, prompting Nyst to reply once again.They fight others too often. They even fight each other. Ever the foe of prosperity, strife never ceases to bring ruin to all.
So they feel everything is a big injustice toward themselves? I mean, there are few other justified reasons to fight others.
With a mocking tone and a faux serious look, Okora continued.They're just pompous. I've worked for a few Aschen, as an anonymous contractor. They're ridiculously paranoid. It's almost as if they feel some inquisition is out to get each and every one of them at all times.
After all, "Nobody expects the Xeno Inquisition!"
Okora raised her right fist out of the water.I'm sure I'll pay all right! You want cash?
Okora then raised her left fist out of the water. Bringing them together, she went back to relaxing.Or do you want credit?
Noticing his wink somehow, despite the fact that she never visibly opened her eyes, Etaass crossed two of her arms while two held the towel around her, and the other two motioned with slight disapproval.A bold assessment. You're right in some ways. I am the strongest here, but my status means you can't compare me to the others.
Etaass gave a gentle smile to the Drachni.I will also add, if you want something, I can only offer it to my most devoted followers. You'll need to convert first, my apologies.
Good kid! Smart assessment! Keep it up and I might show you some of it once we finish up here. Come find me later if you want a demonstration! Maybe I can beat up a bully or two of yours? You seem quite shy, like someone who was picked on.
She seemed a bit upset as she took her leave as well, grabbing her towel as she left the water, wrapping it around herself. Wringing out her braids, she went back to the changing rooms.My name is Nyst... That's all you need to know right now. I'm sorry.
Nice to meet you, Jaune and Iviri! Tee hee hee! My name is Sesame! Oh, and my opinion is that my friend is stronger in a fight, but...
I'm the stronger one socially! Tee hee hee! Hee hee hee!
She then settled in on the other side of Liam from Sesame.Jaune, Iviri... My name is Okora. Remember it!
I wouldn't listen to her. She's too carefree and reckless!
Sorry, Liam. Sweet as you are, we have business to attend to! Sesame! You still want the cash? We need to dash!
She then jumped out of the water in a cheery manner as she picked up her towel and wrapped it around herself to join Okora, with the two apparently talking to each other about needing to find a few people as they walked away.Tee hee hee! Sorry, Liam, but work calls!
Yo, Sesame! What kind of outfit is that?
Tee hee hee! It's the ideal Buu-gi, a Buu-gi made just for me!
Well, if you want to work with me, you should dress the part. We're a pair now!
Tee hee hee! Alright! Let's go!
Alright, we're looking for that kid. The shy one. We should get him, alive preferably. He's still here, likely, but he may be skittish.