[Monmususteady: Serenade - Day 1]

00:12] <!Emilybroshoujo> You're a soundboy, your name is Alto and your magics are "Vibration" and "Resonance"
[00:13] <!Emilybroshoujo> You have long black hair and light blue skin with an average build and handsome features.
[00:13] <!Emilybroshoujo> Your hair is long because cutting soundpeople hair is no fun for anyone.
[00:14] <!Emilybroshoujo> The hairs never stop vibrating once cut and it's really hard to hold the scissors steady so fingers can be lost.
[00:14] <!Emilybroshoujo> Your racial abilities allow you to vibrate any part of your body at various speeds at will, focusing the vibration on a single body part makes it stronger.
[00:15] <!Emilybroshoujo> You can also hear sounds inaudible to any other creature that gives you a pseudotelepathy.
[00:15] <!Emilybroshoujo> Your voice can be changed to imitate any sounds and you can play any musical instrument by ear.
[00:16] <!Emilybroshoujo> Basically you're the ultimate pussy magnet between being the perfect musician and a walking vibrator.
[00:16] <!Emilybroshoujo> Then you may ask why you are being sent to an all girls school?
[00:16] <!Emilybroshoujo> Well you don't get along very well with other boys, let's leave it at that for now.
[00:26] <!Emilybroshoujo> [Monmususteady: Serenade - Day 1]
[00:26] <!Emilybroshoujo> You step off the train humming.
[00:27] <!Emilybroshoujo> The bustling songs of all the ladies scurrying around the Academy and the surrounding town are delightful as they chime together in a symphony of everyday life.
[00:27] <!Emilybroshoujo> This is good, you need a new start anyway.
[00:28] <!Emilybroshoujo> Shame you're being forced to stay at the Inn instead of the ladies dorm but it's probably for the best.
[00:29] <!Emilybroshoujo> Not that you're worried about getting raped or anything.
[00:31] <!Emilybroshoujo> You head into town and the stares of various monstergirls on you are more than a little disconcerting.
[00:31] <!Emilybroshoujo> You can hear songs of lust ringing aorund you... loudly.
[00:32] <!Emilybroshoujo> You decide to swing by the shops in town and see if there's anything good for sale.
[00:32] <!Emilybroshoujo> Probably not though.
[00:32] <!Emilybroshoujo> You don't need a staff or weapon, the potions shop may have something though.
[00:33] <!Emilybroshoujo> You enter the shop.
[00:33] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Helloooo~" You say as you step into the building.
[00:33] <!Emilybroshoujo> An elderly weremouse greets you.
[00:35] <!Emilybroshoujo> The tan skinned woman walks up and touches your face suddenly.
[00:35] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Uuuh..." You say a bit concerned.
[00:40] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You such a handsome boy, how can Granny Bay help you." She says in a crackly old voice as she backs away and steps behind the counter.
[00:41] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm fine." You say as you rub your cheek a bit offput. "I'm just browsing."
[00:47] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I got the next batch Granmama~" You hear from behind you as you begin perusing the shelves of potions.
[00:48] <!Emilybroshoujo> You turn and see a lovely mousegirl.
[00:49] <!Emilybroshoujo> She has brown hair in a ponytail and her skin is tan. Her midriff is bare as she's wearing a red sash tied around her breasts and a flamboyant multicolored skirt down to her calves.
[00:49] <!Emilybroshoujo> She sees you and tilts her head.
[00:49] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You're a man." She says.
[00:50] <!Emilybroshoujo> You smile "Yes, and you're beautiful."
[00:50] <!Emilybroshoujo> She smiles and her cheeks tint pink.
[00:51] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm Carla. This is my grandma's shop." She says as her tail swishes from side to side.
[00:51] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her heartbeat quickens and her songs becomes a high pitched fluttering.
[00:51] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's adorable...
[00:52] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her large round ears and tail are a light golen brown color like her hair.
[00:52] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's barefoot and carrying a box of vials.
[00:53] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her knuckles are white though she seems to have forgotten how heavy it is as she stares at you with a dopey grin.
[00:55] <!Emilybroshoujo> You take the box and lift it out of her hands. "Where are you headed with this?"
[00:55] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Ah! You don't need to-" The girl starts to say before her grandmother swats her on the butt with a broom.
[00:56] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Why you bothering the customers, mija?" The elderly weremouse says as Carla scurries around behind you.
[00:56] <!Emilybroshoujo> "It's really no trouble." you insist as the sexy young mouse uses you as a meatshield.
[00:56] <!Emilybroshoujo> The old woman sighs and points to the back room where you quickly carry the box.
[00:57] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Thank you." Carla says as she walks behind you fidgeting.
[00:57] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Don't mention it." You say as you set the box down next to many identical boxes.
[00:57] <!Emilybroshoujo> You turn and are met by the stare of the mouse girl.
[00:58] <!Emilybroshoujo> She realizes you've caught her gawking and turns red.
[00:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I apologize. I've never met a man." She says in her subtle accent. It's quite endearing.
[00:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Well I'll be sure to come visit then." You say as you pat her head.
[01:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> She bites her lower lip as you ruffle her hair... probably because your hand is buzzing.
[01:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> Even the cute ones are lewd.
[01:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> That's not really a bad thing though.
[01:07] <!Emilybroshoujo> You leave the store after waving goodbye to Carla and her grandmother.
[01:07] <!Emilybroshoujo> [Intermission]

[17:45] <!Emilybroshoujo> [Intermission Out]
[17:47] <!Emilybroshoujo> After leaving the potion shop you decide to check out where you'll be living before going to the academy.
[17:49] <!Emilybroshoujo> You find the inn. "The Rusty Bell", as it's called is in the middle of the town and there's a straight shot from it to the academy.
[17:49] <!Emilybroshoujo> From the outside it has a homely feel to it, but it's well cared for.
[17:49] <!Emilybroshoujo> You open the door and there are only a couple monstergirls inside. Regulars by the look of them.
[17:50] <!Emilybroshoujo> They turn to you with surprise.
[17:50] <!Emilybroshoujo> Seeing any man is probably a shock to people not in the academy since the regular townspeople wouldn't have been told you were coming.
[17:55] <!Emilybroshoujo> You smile and wave, which makes them look away with a blush.
[17:55] <!Emilybroshoujo> The reputation of monstergirls being vicious doesn't seem to hold up in this place.
[17:55] <!Emilybroshoujo> You sit at the counter and the barkeep turns towards you.
[17:56] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's gorgeous.
[17:56] <!Emilybroshoujo> A blonde holstauros.
[17:56] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her large breasts are practically bursting out of the button up shirt she's wearing, but her long flowing cowprint skirt seems to indicate a degree of lady-like behavior.
[17:57] <!Emilybroshoujo> Maybe she just can't find a shirt that fits... understandable given her proportions.
[17:57] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Oh, hey there darlin'. You must be Alto." She says with a wide friendly grin.
[17:57] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her freckles and slight tan make her smile almost radiant.
[17:58] <!Emilybroshoujo> "That's me." You say as you smile in return.
[17:58] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Well, now. When they told me about you I was expecting somethin' else."
[17:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> "The way the High Templar described you I figured you'd be less... cute." She says before letting out a hearty laugh.
[17:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Thanks." you say, deciding to take it as a compliment.
[18:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> The thought of the High Templar raving about you like you're some kind of demon makes you concerned for how the other students will react to you.
[18:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> Then again you were expecting this.
[18:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> "She called you a monster." The cow woman says as she pours you a glass of milk.
[18:01] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I remember thinkin' well a course the boys a monster. Why else would he be comin' here?" She says before laughing again.
[18:01] <!Emilybroshoujo> You take the glass and let out a soft laugh of your own.
[18:01] <!Emilybroshoujo> This woman is beautiful.
[18:01] <!Emilybroshoujo> Inside and out, her song is so innocent and happy.
[18:01] <!Emilybroshoujo> ... and a little sad too.
[18:02] <!Emilybroshoujo> You close your eyes and the sounds of heartbreak and disappointment echo faintly under her overpowering love and kindness.
[18:02] <!Emilybroshoujo> The thought of someone intentionally hurting her makes you angry.
[18:02] <!Emilybroshoujo> You take a deep breath and count to ten.
[18:03] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Hun.... you alright?" Her voice brings you back from the silence as you tuned out everything around you to calm yourself.
[18:03] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Yes, ma'am." you say with a smile.
[18:04] <!Emilybroshoujo> She looks concerned, her droopy ears portraying her doubts.
[18:04] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm Ella Mae... feel free to talk to me if you need anythin' alright sugar?" She says with a smile of genuine kindness.
[18:04] <!Emilybroshoujo> You smile and take a sip of the milk.
[18:04] <!Emilybroshoujo> It's sweet.
[18:05] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You like it?" She asks suddenly.
[18:05] <!Emilybroshoujo> "That obvious?" You ask with a smile.
[18:05] <!Emilybroshoujo> She points to her eyebrows.
[18:05] <!Emilybroshoujo> "That's the first time you changed your expression since you walked in." She giggles.
[18:06] <!Emilybroshoujo> You smile genuinely at how easily she had you fooled with her "dumb sweetheart" act. She's clearly been around the block so to speak.
[18:06] <!Emilybroshoujo> "It's delicious."
[18:07] <!Emilybroshoujo> "It's mine, you can have plenty if you want. I ahve to milk myself three or four times a day anyway." She says.
[18:07] <!Emilybroshoujo> You nearly choke.
[18:07] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Somethin' wrong?" She asks as your sudden coughing makes her jump a little.
[18:08] <!Emilybroshoujo> "No, it's nothing." you say trying not to blush.
[18:08] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You don't have to be embarrassed about it or anythin'." She says blushing.
[18:08] <!Emilybroshoujo> "That's not it at all." You assure her as you down the rest of the milk and stand up.
[18:09] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'll definitely have another glass when I get back tonight." You say with a smile.
[18:09] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her expression say she knows it's a fake smile.
[18:10] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'll make sure you're room is all fixed up when you get back, sugar." Ella Mae says as you leave.
[18:10] <!Emilybroshoujo> You thank her and step outside.
[18:10] <!Emilybroshoujo> You really weren't embarrassed at all.
[18:10] <!Emilybroshoujo> That's not the problem at all.
[18:11] <!Emilybroshoujo> You exhale deeply and head towards the academy.
[18:12] <!Emilybroshoujo> On the way you notice a girl struggling as she carries a parcel with weapons jutting out from the top and bottom.
[18:12] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her dirty blonde hair is tied in a ponytail but you can't see her face due to the size of the bundle of armaments in her hands.
[18:13] <!Emilybroshoujo> She appears to be human, her breastplate indicates she's probably a templar footsoldier.
[18:13] <!Emilybroshoujo> You hear a slight skip in the beat as her foot hits a bump in the walkway and she trips.
[18:14] <!Emilybroshoujo> Without thinking you move towards her.
[18:14] <!Emilybroshoujo> The swords all go flying into the air as she stumbles forward.
[18:15] <!Emilybroshoujo> You close your eyes and catch her, pulling her close to you as you dance between the weapons listening carefully to where they'll land.
[18:15] <!Emilybroshoujo> All of the sharp objects fall around you like rain embedding in the ground.
[18:16] <!Emilybroshoujo> You look down at the girl you're now holding in your arms princess style.
[18:17] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Uh.... hello." She says with a pink tinge to her cheeks.
[18:17] <!Emilybroshoujo> All you hear is static.
[18:17] <!Emilybroshoujo> "IDIOT!" You scream as you drop her.
[18:17] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You could have impaled yourself you fucking moron!" The sound of your voice rattles nearby windows and causes monsters with sensitive hearing to cover their ears.
[18:18] <!Emilybroshoujo> The girl flinches and starts to well up.
[18:18] <!Emilybroshoujo> You exhale.
[18:18] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Th-thank you for helping me..." She says as she sniffles to hold back the tears.
[18:18] <!Emilybroshoujo> Seeing a tomboyish girl on the verge of tears makes you feel bad for snapping at her.
[18:19] <!Emilybroshoujo> "As long as you're alright." You say as you offer your hand and help her up.
[18:19] <!Emilybroshoujo> She wipes her face and stands at attention.
[18:19] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Thank you very much!" She says with an overly exaggerated bow.
[18:20] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm Junior Guard Captain Delilah, and I'm a huge screw up!" She introduces herself.
[18:20] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm Alto... I'll help you pick all this up since I went and snapped at you." You say as you touch one of the swords.
[18:21] <!Emilybroshoujo> You flinch as the sounds of all the people it's cut echo up your arm.
[18:21] <!Emilybroshoujo> You quickly gather up the weapons ignoring the screams and place them in a more secure bundle for Delilah.
[18:22] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Wait... A-Alto?"
[18:22] <!Emilybroshoujo> "The Howling Ri-" You glare at the girl and she's instantly paralyzed mid-sentence as you mute her ability to speak.
[18:22] <!Emilybroshoujo> She swallows hard and hangs her head.
[18:23] <!Emilybroshoujo> You sigh and pats her head.
[18:23] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Yeah... that's me, please refrain from calling me that." You say softly.
[18:23] <!Emilybroshoujo> Twice now you've almost made her cry.
[18:24] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I wasn't expecting you to be nice is all, the High Templar told us all to stay well clear of you." She says as she stands up straight.
[18:24] <!Emilybroshoujo> "It's okay, I'm used to being yelled at so don't feel bad!" she says enthusiastically.
[18:24] <!Emilybroshoujo> You look back at her with a befuddled expression.
[18:25] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Thank you for helping clean up my mess and keeping me from getting impaled. I'll be sure to tell the High Templar you're not as mean as she claims." She says with a smile.
[18:25] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You're not cut out to be a templar." You say as you walk away from the girl on your way to the academy.
[18:26] <!Emilybroshoujo> Delilah, huh?
[18:26] <!Emilybroshoujo> [Intermission]

[19:57] <!Emilybroshoujo> [Intermission Out]
[19:58] <!Emilybroshoujo> You arrive at the academy and you get a lot of looks from the girls around.
[19:58] <!Emilybroshoujo> The music coming from them ranges from lusty to terrified.
[19:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> Word of you has definitely spread a lot more here than the rest of the town.
[19:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> You decide to go check out your class, so you arrive on time tomorrow.
[19:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> You enter the building and move towards the room number on your slip of paper.
[19:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> You arrive to a closed door and knock.
[19:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Come in..." You hear.
[20:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> You turn the knob and enter the room to see a ghost pale woman at her desk looking over papers.
[20:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> A cigarette hangs from her mouth.
[20:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's attractive, with a curvy body. She's wearing a white T-shirt and black denim pants with a black jeacket draped over her chair.
[20:01] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her short dark blue hair gives her kind of a mature tomboy feel.
[20:01] <!Emilybroshoujo> She looks up towards you with her blue eyes.
[20:01] <!Emilybroshoujo> And you hear a really sad song.
[20:01] <!Emilybroshoujo> A melodic sad.
[20:01] <!Emilybroshoujo> Like sadness is routine.
[20:01] <!Emilybroshoujo> It's a sound you've come to associate with people who suffer from chronic depression.
[20:02] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm the new student."
[20:02] <!Emilybroshoujo> You say that and she stands up and steps towards you.
[20:02] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's got high beams on under her shirt... you decide to pretend you don't notice since she's clearly a yuki-onna and can't help it.
[20:03] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Student, huh?" She says with the cigarette hanging from her lips.
[20:03] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You don't look like the kind of monster Bethany described."
[20:04] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Poor kid, you probably have a lot of shit you don't want to talk about so I won't force you." She puts a hand on your head.
[20:04] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Still even though I plan on treating you like all the other students you should know this place isn't a school for you."
[20:04] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I know." You say as you take her hand off your head.
[20:05] <!Emilybroshoujo> "It's a prison, and I'm fine with that." you say with a sad smile.
[20:05] <!Emilybroshoujo> She looks at you without changing her expression.
[20:05] <!Emilybroshoujo> She pulls you into a hug.
[20:05] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You shouldn't be okay with shit like that at your age, kid." She says before releasing you.
[20:06] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Then again I suck at being the mentor type so just handle your problems however you want."
[20:06] <!Emilybroshoujo> "All I can do is teach you about magic." She says taking a seat back at her desk.
[20:06] <!Emilybroshoujo> You stare at her.
[20:07] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You probably already know, but my name is Alto."
[20:07] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Lula." she says without looking up.
[20:07] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Well, it's nice to meet you, I suppose I'll see you tomorrow." You say as you turn to leave.
[20:08] <!Emilybroshoujo> "See ya." She says with a completely neutral voice.
[20:08] <!Emilybroshoujo> She had to receive more details than anyone else about you from the templars.
[20:08] <!Emilybroshoujo> You're not sure if she doesn't believe them, or if she doesn't care... either is refreshing.
[20:11] <!Emilybroshoujo> You decide to look around campus for a while before you head back to the inn.
[20:12] <!Emilybroshoujo> You find yourself wandering towards the largest collective of voices until you reach what seems to be a large hall for students to gather and socialize.
[20:14] <!Emilybroshoujo> You walk through a sea of stares filled with suspicion and distrust.
[20:14] <!Emilybroshoujo> You honestly wish more of these girls were thinking of raping you.
[20:14] <!Emilybroshoujo> It'd be a lot less intolerable.
[20:14] <!Emilybroshoujo> One girl surrounded by at least two dozen more stands when you get near her and steps forward.
[20:14] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's dressed like a slut.
[20:15] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her curvy body is barely clad in black "armor" with a firey motiff.
[20:15] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's clearly a succubus.
[20:15] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her only genuinely beautiful, and not just oversexualized, feature is her long well cared for red hair.
[20:15] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Hey there handsome." She says as she approaches you.
[20:16] <!Emilybroshoujo> No sincerity in her voice at all, just disdain and venom.
[20:16] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You must be the famous Ripper." She says.
[20:16] <!Emilybroshoujo> You hear crackling but you tune it out.
[20:17] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I just wanted to let you know who /I/ am." She says with a smile.
[20:17] <!Emilybroshoujo> "My girls are all pretty scared of you, and it's my duty as the most powerful mage at this academy to keep bullies like you from picking on them see?"
[20:18] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's not lying or full of bravado, a lot of the girls seem to be easing up because she's confronting you.
[20:18] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's wrong about a couple things though.
[20:18] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's also still talking and the static is getting louder.
[20:19] <!Emilybroshoujo> "So if you don't want to have a problem make sure you keep to yourself." She says with her chest puffed out.
[20:19] <!Emilybroshoujo> Oh... you missed her name because of the static.
[20:19] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm sorry... what did you say your name was?" you ask without changing your expression.
[20:19] <!Emilybroshoujo> She visibly twitches with rage.
[20:20] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I thought you soundfolk were supposed to have good ears." She says maliciously as she leans in and presses her chest to yours.
[20:21] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm Britney Bellaxi, and I'm the strongest girl in the academy." She says with an angry smile.
[20:21] <!Emilybroshoujo> You remain deadpan trying to ignore the static.
[20:21] <!Emilybroshoujo> "It's nice to meet you, Britney. But you're a liar."
[20:22] <!Emilybroshoujo> She twitches and backs away.
[20:22] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I've passed three songs that resonated with a deeper richer mana than yours, not counting Instructor Lula who's almost certainly stronger than you... but I'm assuming you meant students."
[20:23] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Still, counting the one instructor I've met and the Headmistress whom I've yet to run across plus those three songs, you're not even in the top five."
[20:23] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You might think you're strong, but since the moment I walked in you're not even the strongest person in this room." You say flatly.
[20:24] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's so angry she's speechless.
[20:24] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You wanna prove that tough guy?" She says with an angry expression.
[20:24] <!Emilybroshoujo> "No." You say as you walk past her.
[20:24] <!Emilybroshoujo> You can hear her screaming internally but she's trying to maintain her image.
[20:24] <!Emilybroshoujo> The static is so loud...
[20:25] <!Emilybroshoujo> You leave the common hall.
[20:25] <!Emilybroshoujo> You need to clear your head.
[20:25] <!Emilybroshoujo> The static and the noise of all the girls in the common hall shrieking internally during your confrontation with Britney has given you a headache.
[20:26] <!Emilybroshoujo> You decide to go for a walk in the garden.
[20:26] <!Emilybroshoujo> [Intermission]

[20:35] <!Emilybroshoujo> [Intermission Out]
[20:37] <!Emilybroshoujo> While walking through the garden you encounter a large mushroom in a flower bed.
[20:38] <!Emilybroshoujo> It's resonating mana like a sentient creature but it's a mushroom so it can't- It hops up as you poke it causing you to recoil.
[20:38] <!Emilybroshoujo> "huh?..." The girl attached to the mushroom looks around.
[20:38] <!Emilybroshoujo> "What time is it?" She asks as she looks up at you.
[20:38] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's a pale girl... spongy like she's made of mushroom.
[20:39] <!Emilybroshoujo> She has perky breasts covered by a dark blue cut off T-shit and she's wearing tight blue pants.
[20:39] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's got a nice body, not overly curvy... pretty much perfect for a girl her age assuming she's a student and around 17.
[20:40] <!Emilybroshoujo> "It's about three hours past noon." You say regaining your composure after your encounter with a talking mushroom.
[20:40] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's a matango.
[20:40] <!Emilybroshoujo> In retrospect that was pretty obvious and you feel like a moron.
[20:40] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Thanks dude... dude..." she says as she rubs her eyes.
[20:40] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Dude?"
[20:40] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You're a dude?"
[20:41] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I am." You say amused by the way she speaks.
[20:41] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Cool. I'm a chick." she says as she stands up and gropes her breasts.
[20:41] <!Emilybroshoujo> You laugh.
[20:41] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I can see that."
[20:41] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Yeah... I can't see your dude parts but I'll take your word for it." She says with a smile.
[20:42] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm Phillie. Are you looking for something in particular for a potion or spell or somethin? I pretty much live here so I know where all the flowers are."
[20:42] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm Alto... and no, I was just enjoying the garden."
[20:43] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Oh... that's kinda cute." She says with a smile.
[20:43] <!Emilybroshoujo> A smile but not a trace of lust.
[20:43] <!Emilybroshoujo> She giggles and pats you're shoulder.
[20:43] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You're gonna get raped being cute like that."
[20:44] <!Emilybroshoujo> She says it with a smile but she's completely sincere and is offering what she views as real advice.
[20:44] <!Emilybroshoujo> You're not sure if she's crazy or stupid.
[20:44] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I think I'll be alright." You assure her.
[20:44] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Really? Okay then."
[20:44] <!Emilybroshoujo> She shrugs.
[20:45] <!Emilybroshoujo> Once again she's totally genuine... as if you saying it removed all possibility of you being raped.
[20:45] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You really don't know who I am?" you ask curiously.
[20:45] <!Emilybroshoujo> "No but I bet you're popular with the ladies." She says, likely referencing the vibrations she felt when she touched you.
[20:46] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You'd be surprised." You say as the mushroom girl falls backwards into a bed of yellow flowers.
[20:47] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Well I like you, you're the first person who met me and didn't ask why I live in the garden." She says.
[20:47] <!Emilybroshoujo> "It's because you like it here, right?" You ask.
[20:47] <!Emilybroshoujo> You thought it was obvious.
[20:47] <!Emilybroshoujo> She looks up at you wide eyed and then smiles.
[20:47] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Yep, that's totally it. Nobody else seems to get it."
[20:48] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her smile isn't just external, the fluttering sounds of joy resonate from her.
[20:48] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Wanna be pals?" She asks honestly.
[20:48] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You don't want that." You say.
[20:49] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Really? Okay then." She says as her song returns to it's normal steady rhythm.
[20:49] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Let me know if I change my mind." She says pulling her cap over her eyes... she can move it?
[20:50] <!Emilybroshoujo> "How would I know if you change your mind?" you ask, too intrigued by her to walk away.
[20:50] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Well you know I don't want to be pals so I just assumed you'd know if I changed my mind." She says without looking at you.
[20:51] <!Emilybroshoujo> "... I meant I'm not the kind of person you think I am."
[20:51] <!Emilybroshoujo> She lifts her cap and looks at you with one eye. "Then what are you?" She asks.
[20:51] <!Emilybroshoujo> You hear static again... it had vanished completely until now.
[20:52] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm a monster." you say with a smile.
[20:52] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Yeah, I can see that." She says.
[20:52] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Not that kind..." you say as you sit down next to her.
[20:52] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I know." She says.
[20:53] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You smell like blood and fear, and you have eyes like a serial killer."
[20:53] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Then why would you want to be pals?" You ask as you stare at the mushroom girl.
[20:53] <!Emilybroshoujo> She fascinates you... and the static keeps getting louder.
[20:54] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You haven't done anything to me, so why should I care what kind of person you are?"
[20:54] <!Emilybroshoujo> Silence.
[20:54] <!Emilybroshoujo> The static stops completely.
[20:54] <!Emilybroshoujo> You don't think "Well maybe I should kill you then?"
[20:54] <!Emilybroshoujo> Or "What will you do when I do hurt you?"
[20:55] <!Emilybroshoujo> You don't think anything.
[20:55] <!Emilybroshoujo> You just stare at her wide eyed.
[20:55] <!Emilybroshoujo> She tilts her head.
[20:55] <!Emilybroshoujo> "What?"
[20:55] <!Emilybroshoujo> You cover your face.
[20:55] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Nothing... I'd love to be pals with you, Phillie." you say as you hold out your hand.
[20:56] <!Emilybroshoujo> She smiles ears to ear and shakes your hand.
[20:56] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'll bring a double lunch tomorrow and we can share." She says with the happiest song you've heard all day filling the air around her.
[20:57] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm going to go see the rest of the academy before it closes." You say as you stand.
[20:57] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Kay." She says without questioning it at all.
[20:58] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I don't really like questions..." She says as you walk away as if reading your mind.
[20:58] <!Emilybroshoujo> "But I know why I want to be pals with you, since you understand why I live in the garden... why do you want to be pals with me?"
[20:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> You turn towards her as she's seated cross legged.
[20:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> You can feel how wide and wicked your smile is... but you want to be honest with her.
[20:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> She looks up at your psychotic expression with a straight face.
[21:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Because you're the first person I've ever met I didn't want to kill." You say honestly as you let your true face slip out for a brief moment.
[21:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> The flowers at your feet wilt and die.
[21:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Cool." Phillie says flatly and leans back on her flower bed.
[21:01] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Maybe I'm some kind of amazing person." She says as though it's nothing.
[21:01] <!Emilybroshoujo> Just like that again... the statics gone.
[21:02] <!Emilybroshoujo> You walk away from her putting your fake smile back on.
[21:03] <!Emilybroshoujo> It's true... even the women who've treated you nicely since you got here you have to suppress the urge to do terrible things to.
[21:04] <!Emilybroshoujo> That's what you are... that's the static in your head, the little voice that tells you deep down everyone is dishonest bullshit and trash.
[21:05] <!Emilybroshoujo> Every priest has a song bathed in sin, every politician and guardsman is a greedy powermad bastard... every innocent helpful girl secretly wants to fuck.
[21:05] <!Emilybroshoujo> People are nothing but shitty annoying music covered up by a mask of lies.
[21:05] <!Emilybroshoujo> Even you.
[21:06] <!Emilybroshoujo> Phillie is the first you've met like that.
[21:06] <!Emilybroshoujo> Maybe not the first... dad was like that too... that's what mom told you at least.
[21:07] <!Emilybroshoujo> You can't stop shaking.
[21:07] <!Emilybroshoujo> You hate being reminded of the noise you try to tune out.
[21:07] <!Emilybroshoujo> You should probably head back to the i- you bump into something and it falls over.
[21:08] <!Emilybroshoujo> You look down and the elf girl looks up at you, her hair is blonde with the tips died blue and she's wearing a body suit with lighting on it.
[21:08] <!Emilybroshoujo> She hops up on one foot and poses.
[21:09] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You're clumsy!" she says as she points to you like Sailor Moon if that was a thing in this universe.
[21:09] <!Emilybroshoujo> You hear nothing but static... but not your usual static that's born from all the horrible music you can't stand listening to.
[21:09] <!Emilybroshoujo> White noise.
[21:09] <!Emilybroshoujo> It's soothing...
[21:09] <!Emilybroshoujo> This girl has a strange feel to her mana.
[21:10] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her black and yellow bodysuit is ridiculous and her hair and face are so obnoxiously eccentric you kind of want to bully her... but the sound is relaxing you and the desire to murder her isn't there.
[21:11] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You're the one who tripped." You say. "Aren't elves supposed to be graceful?"
[21:11] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her pointy ears twitch.
[21:11] <!Emilybroshoujo> She leans forward with her butt sticking out behind her and points at your face.
[21:11] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You."
[21:11] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Are."
[21:11] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Mean."
[21:11] <!Emilybroshoujo> She says before turning and skipping away.
[21:11] <!Emilybroshoujo> The white noise fades but the calming sensation remains.
[21:12] <!Emilybroshoujo> You can smell ozone... she must be an electromancer... even so you've never met one with such bizarre electromagnetic waves.
[21:12] <!Emilybroshoujo> They're so oddly shaped and intense that it actually scrabbled your ability to "hear"
[21:13] <!Emilybroshoujo> You owe her for that... meeting someone like Phillie for the first time almost sent you over the edge again.
[21:13] <!Emilybroshoujo> You might as well check out the library before heading back now that you've calmed down.
[21:14] <!Emilybroshoujo> You suddenly hear a loud thunderous roaring.
[21:14] <!Emilybroshoujo> It's coming from that elf girl...
[21:14] <!Emilybroshoujo> Now that she's farther away you realize how boomingly loud her sound is.
[21:15] <!Emilybroshoujo> No wonder it scrambled your hearing.... she's one of the three songs you sensed while walking around.
[21:15] <!Emilybroshoujo> It's laughable that that succubus thinks she's anywhere close to that monster of a song.
[21:15] <!Emilybroshoujo> [Intermission]


[21:31] <!Emilybroshoujo> [Intermission Out]
[21:31] <!Emilybroshoujo> You arrive at the library.
[21:31] <!Emilybroshoujo> Another of the three songs you heard as you were walking around is inside...
[21:31] <!Emilybroshoujo> Part of you is curious, but it's not like the elf... it's a howling hateful song.
[21:32] <!Emilybroshoujo> You wonder what kind of monster it could possibly belong to.
[21:32] <!Emilybroshoujo> You open the door and look around.
[21:32] <!Emilybroshoujo> It's sickening.... all these girls reading have no idea there's a demon among them.
[21:33] <!Emilybroshoujo> The song is so painful and black you can't tell where it's coming from but your curiosity's already gotten the better of you.
[21:33] <!Emilybroshoujo> You follow it as it get's louder and louder.
[21:33] <!Emilybroshoujo> Eventually you find a table in the corner of the room.
[21:34] <!Emilybroshoujo> A human girl sits at the table in traditional mage robes reading a book about healing magic.
[21:34] <!Emilybroshoujo> You sit across from her.
[21:34] <!Emilybroshoujo> She looks up at you and the moment you make eye contact the horrible inhuman screaming of her song makes you shudder.
[21:34] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Hello." she says with a sweet smile.
[21:35] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm Milly, are you the new student... Alto, was it?"
[21:35] <!Emilybroshoujo> You smile your fake smile.
[21:35] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Yes, it's nice to meet you."
[21:36] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I see, is it true you murdered over a hundred boys at your last academy?" She asks with a smile.
[21:36] <!Emilybroshoujo> This average looking girl with long brown hair... nobody else knows.
[21:36] <!Emilybroshoujo> "No, it's not." You say flatly.
[21:36] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Then why do they say that?" She asks with a puzzled look.
[21:36] <!Emilybroshoujo> So fucking fake...
[21:37] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Because I was the only one at the scene, the circle provided huge amounts of evidence that I wasn't involved and the templars were forced to accept but they sent me here to be monitored by the High Templar and her elites."
[21:38] <!Emilybroshoujo> The girl stares at you.
[21:38] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You're very honest." she says as she places a hand on her cheek feigning innocence.
[21:38] <!Emilybroshoujo> "No, I'm not."
[21:39] <!Emilybroshoujo> "But since I answered that one question honestly how about you answer one for me?" You say with your best charming smile.
[21:39] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Sure." She says happily.
[21:39] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Why do you want to die so badly?" You ask.
[21:39] <!Emilybroshoujo> Almost instantly the girls eyes go dark and her expression changes subtly.
[21:40] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Because I hate myself, silly." She says with a smile.
[21:40] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Don't feel bad, I hate you too." You say with the same smile.
[21:41] <!Emilybroshoujo> "People like you make me want to butcher them like animals."
[21:41] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Be my guest. <3" She says flirtatiously.
[21:41] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her song is screamingly loud.
[21:41] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'll pass." You say suddenly as you hop up from your seat making her song suddenly go quiet.
[21:42] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You're the worst." You say as you look back at her when you turn to push your chair in.
[21:42] <!Emilybroshoujo> "What's your name Ms. Worst-person-ever?" You ask out of genuine curiosity.
[21:43] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Your real name." You add.
[21:43] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Mildred." She says without breaking eye contact or dropping her fake ass smile.
[21:44] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Well Milly, I hate your guts. So if you really want to die you should hang out with me and eventually I'll kill you."
[21:44] <!Emilybroshoujo> "People like you who pretend to be what so many other people really are make me sick."
[21:45] <!Emilybroshoujo> You walk away leaving her to her book.
[21:45] <!Emilybroshoujo> That's not a song of hate and fear and self loathing.
[21:46] <!Emilybroshoujo> That's a song of pathetic pitiful desperation and it makes you way angrier than if she was actually that bad of a person... you heard a tiny part of it. When you were close to her you heard a single note of her real song.
[21:46] <!Emilybroshoujo> You're not the type to help people but that girl needs to be taught a lesson.
[21:47] <!Emilybroshoujo> You leave the library and immediately all sound stops.
[21:47] <!Emilybroshoujo> You look up to the source of the silence.
[21:47] <!Emilybroshoujo> [Intermission]


[22:17] <!Emilybroshoujo> [Intermission Out]
[22:18] <!Emilybroshoujo> The long legged beauty of a woman looks down at you... damn she's tall.
[22:18] <!Emilybroshoujo> The golden sword at her side and cross tipped staff in her hand coupled with her silver breastplate and flowing white skirt make it very obvious who she is.
[22:18] <!Emilybroshoujo> Bethany the high templar.
[22:19] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her white hair is tied in a beautiful bun.
[22:19] <!Emilybroshoujo> She's lovely... but the best part about her is the total silence.
[22:19] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her anti-magic aura is so powerful it's even suppressing your racial abilities...
[22:19] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Hello, Alto." She says as she looks down at you sternly.
[22:19] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Ma'am." You bow your head.
[22:20] <!Emilybroshoujo> "The circle has ordered you be allowed to continue your study here, but I'll be watching you."
[22:20] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I came here today to warn you that if you disobey the headmistress or make one step out of line we will punish you."
[22:20] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Yes ma'am." You say with a smile.
[22:21] <!Emilybroshoujo> She nods. "That's all... have a nice day." She says as she turns away from you.
[22:21] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Do you have to leave?" You ask.
[22:21] <!Emilybroshoujo> She turns back to you with an eyebrow raised.
[22:21] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I was enjoying the company." You say with a smile.
[22:22] <!Emilybroshoujo> She scoffs and walks away.
[22:22] <!Emilybroshoujo> "The charms of a monster won't work on me, regardless of gender." She says as she leaves.
[22:22] <!Emilybroshoujo> Shame...
[22:22] <!Emilybroshoujo> As the music begins to flood back you turn to leave the academy but a voice calls to you.
[22:23] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Excuse me Alto, I'm sure you can hear me even from my office but could you come here for a bit?" A voice you don't recognize says.
[22:23] <!Emilybroshoujo> A telepathic message... how pointless. She could have just called.
[22:24] <!Emilybroshoujo> You turn and head for the headmistresses office.
[22:25] <!Emilybroshoujo> You arrive and push open the door.
[22:25] <!Emilybroshoujo> You see her, but it's not her.
[22:26] <!Emilybroshoujo> The pale big breasted woman across from you in her black dress is an illusion, probably an astral projection that could cast spells if it wanted.
[22:26] <!Emilybroshoujo> Scary.
[22:26] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You called?" You ask as you take a seat.
[22:26] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I've been watching you all day and I have a proposition for you." She says with a loving smile.
[22:27] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Would you like to kill everyone with me?"
[22:27] <!Emilybroshoujo> Your eyes widen.
[22:27] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Don't look so surprised..."
[22:28] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I detest those templar whores, but alone I'm no match for them. However I can sense unique powers within you and I'm sure together we coul-" "Pass." You say flatly.
[22:28] <!Emilybroshoujo> "What?..."
[22:28] <!Emilybroshoujo> She looks dumbfounded.
[22:28] <!Emilybroshoujo> Idiot.
[22:28] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You hate everyone... I heard you say it, I can sense it."
[22:29] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You want to kill them don't you? To shut them up? All the dishonest trash in the world?"
[22:29] <!Emilybroshoujo> "So what?" You ask.
[22:29] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I don't understand... deep down you know you want to-"
[22:30] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Yeah, I do. I'd love to rape and kill every dumb girl in this shitty school including you."
[22:30] <!Emilybroshoujo> "And I'm lying to myself for not doing that... so what?"
[22:30] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'd rather be a liar than a murderer."
[22:31] <!Emilybroshoujo> "... What nonsense are you saying?" She asks genuinely confused.
[22:31] <!Emilybroshoujo> "See you're evil so you won't get it." You stand and turn to leave.
[22:31] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Just because something is honest doesn't make it right... if I have to constantly suppress my desires and lie to myself to not be a serial killer then that's just how it is."
[22:32] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Everyone is full of shit. Including me. If we weren't then friendship and romance and all the beautiful shit in the world wouldn't exist."
[22:33] <!Emilybroshoujo> "... So you'd rather everyone be fake?"
[22:33] <!Emilybroshoujo> You shrug.
[22:33] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm seventeen lady, how should I know how the world works. I just want people to be as honest as they can but sometimes honesty is stupid."
[22:34] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Even a kid knows that."
[22:34] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You're a monster deep down... you think you can just pretend you're not?"
[22:35] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Yep. That's the difference between men and monsters."
[22:36] <!Emilybroshoujo> "If I was honest with myself I'd rape that sweet mouse girl, I'd do terrible things to the sweet holstauros innkeeper... I'd rather be a lying piece of shit than ever let them think I'd hurt them."
[22:37] <!Emilybroshoujo> "If I ever have kids I'll think about fucking my daughter... but I'm a man so I won't. If I did I really would be a monster."
[22:37] <!Emilybroshoujo> "When I argue with my future wife I'll think about killing her but I won't because I'm not a monster."
[22:37] <!Emilybroshoujo> "When a guy bumps into me in the street I'll think about punching him but I won't."
[22:37] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Just because I want to do something doesn't mean it's okay... are you stupid?"
[22:38] <!Emilybroshoujo> "If you want to kill people knock yourself out, but don't assume everyone is as stupid and impulsive as you lady."
[22:38] <!Emilybroshoujo> She stares at you.
[22:38] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Can I leave?" You ask.
[22:38] <!Emilybroshoujo> She nods and you step out the door and head towards the inn.
[22:41] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I know you want to." She says... what a dumbass, like life is that simple.
[22:41] <!Emilybroshoujo> [Intermission]


[22:45] <!Emilybroshoujo> [Intermission Out]
[22:45] <!Emilybroshoujo> You head down the street away from the academy.
[22:46] <!Emilybroshoujo> You come to a stop when you hear the third of those three powerful songs you felt today.
[22:46] <!Emilybroshoujo> You look up and she's standing across from you... no on else is anywhere to be seen, was it always like this?
[22:47] <!Emilybroshoujo> The girl is beautiful, a curvy body in a reserved white dress just above her knees with white thigh highs or stockings.
[22:47] <!Emilybroshoujo> And... dragon scales on her arms.
[22:47] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her silver wings are folded behind her as she stands with her hands folded in front of her like she's about to confess to you.
[22:48] <!Emilybroshoujo> Her curly golden hair is in a ponytail and her eyes are a gorgeous blue... hell if she confesses you might just accept.
[22:48] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I was concerned..."
[22:48] <!Emilybroshoujo> She says in a sweet almost angel-like voice.
[22:49] <!Emilybroshoujo> "When I heard about you I was worried what kind of person you would be, I thought I might have to take action to stop you if the Headmistress got to you."
[22:49] <!Emilybroshoujo> "What are you some kind of paladin?" you ask with a smile.
[22:49] <!Emilybroshoujo> She smiles.
[22:50] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I'm not perfect, just like you said nobody is.... the things you said were so inspirational to me."
[22:50] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I wouldn't call it inspirational..." You say.
[22:50] <!Emilybroshoujo> "All the same, my concerns have been alleviated. I'm sorry for stalking you all day."
[22:50] <!Emilybroshoujo> She walks up to you and bows her head a little.
[22:51] <!Emilybroshoujo> "It's fine, your song wasn't unpleasant and I don't really have anything to hide."
[22:51] <!Emilybroshoujo> "It must be hard being able to hear everyone's deepest darkest suppressed feelings."
[22:51] <!Emilybroshoujo> You shrug.
[22:51] <!Emilybroshoujo> She smiles.
[22:52] <!Emilybroshoujo> "My name is Elistrazeth... you can call me Elise if it's easier to pronounce." She says with a sweet smile.
[22:52] <!Emilybroshoujo> "It's a pleasure." You say without bothering to put on your fake smile as you shake her delicate hand.
[22:53] <!Emilybroshoujo> Soft despite the scales...
[22:53] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Tell me, Alto." She says "What kind of things do you hear inside me?"
[22:55] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You're just as much of a liar as everybody else, you use the moral upbringing you probably got from your silver dragon parents as a wall to suppress all your baser instincts like everyone else, but you also take it upon yourself to protect others out of a self imposed guilt for desires you don't want to acknowledge you have."
[22:55] <!Emilybroshoujo> "But I'm not big on explaining it to people so don't ask me to go into more detail." you say as you walk away.
[22:55] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Is it really that bad to suppress your desires?" She asks.
[22:56] <!Emilybroshoujo> "When they're like mine it's not, but you and the other girls I've met today would hsve beautiful songs even if you were totally honest with yourselves. I think that's what pisses me off."
[22:57] <!Emilybroshoujo> "It's when even good people are full of shit."
[22:57] <!Emilybroshoujo> "One day try being completely honest and see what happens." You suggest as you step out of the range of her Reality Marble and back into the real world.
[22:58] <!Emilybroshoujo> "You should too... see if what you desire is as bad as you think." She says before disappearing into the crowd of people returning home from work.
[22:58] <!Emilybroshoujo> The sun starts to set and you enter the inn.
[22:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Welcome back, sugar." Ella Mae says as you walk in.
[22:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> "I fixed your room up nice." She says with a smile.
[22:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Thanks." you return her smile.
[22:59] <!Emilybroshoujo> "Can I have a glass of your milk before bed."
[23:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> She makes a happy expression and pours you a glass from the iced bottle of her milk.
[23:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> It's sweet.
[23:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> You finish it and say goodnight to her before you head to bed.
[23:00] <!Emilybroshoujo> [Day 1 - End]