Yoshiko's Shadowy Path 2

[04:58] Attius asks, "Who goes first?"
[04:58] Yoshiko Taiyang says, "Um.."
[04:59] Yoshiko was honestly hopin she didn't go first.
(Yoshiko Taiyang)
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[04:59] Attius says, "Very well."
[05:00] "Ah, so luck favors the Astor."

A point towards Ana. "Truth or dare?"
(Attius)
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[05:00] Anastasia ven Astor says, "...."
[05:00] Anastasia ven Astor says, "Truth."
[05:00] Eden stands aside, trying to look official. Their arms crossed over their chest.
(Eden)
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[05:00] Attius says, "Alright."
[05:01] Attius asks, "What was the toughest fight that you have gotten into in your hunts?"
[05:01] Despite her shyness, Yoshiko was actually curious to how this was going to go. As a fox should be.
(Yoshiko Taiyang)
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[05:02] Anastasia thought briefly about it before answering.

"Does it have to be a physical fight?"
(Anastasia ven Astor)
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[05:02] Attius exclaims, "Physical battles, mental battles. Both work!"
[05:04] She nodded once before opting to answer.

"There was a ritual held within Alabastre that I participated in." She began, waving her hand briefly. "In it, I felt an innate connection to all eighteen stars of our lovely constellation. I felt every single star pull and tug at me. It showed me horrible visions, but it also showed me a hopeful future. It was a mental battle in order to keep going."
(Anastasia ven Astor)
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[05:05] "Impressive," he said with an honest nod to follow. "Sounds like you and mental battles are something else entirely. Never would I think to try to do such a thing, but at the same time, why would I when the Sun is all I need."

The dice was in her hand, a three sided one in the shape of a weirdly... made... triangle? Fuck.
(Attius)
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[05:07] Eden says, "...Y'know what? I'll - offer myself for exactly one 'truth.' Because I'm still a coward, but -"
[05:07] Attius asks, "Oh?"
[05:08] Eden says, "But I don't want to feel. Entirely left out."
[05:08] Yoshiko held a hand over her mouth when she heard this. Honestly, she didn't know how those whore possessed the power to control the power of a single star but having eighteen tug at you sounded like a feat that she had gotten pass. Especially since Yoshiko has only heard of her one star until now. Alph.

"That's.. really cool, Anastasia. You're also safe even after that..."
(Yoshiko Taiyang)
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[05:08] * You have been awarded 2 Roleplay Points! *
[05:08] Attius says, "Anastasia, you can ask him anything, and if he lies? He's a fool."
[05:09] Eden looks away from the trio, fingers tapping against the opposite arm.
(Eden)
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[05:09] Eden says, "Just - just remember I'm not a real player, here. Just a spectator."
[05:09] Attius says, "Ask how many people he has beaten up in his operations."
[05:09] Anastasia ven Astor asks, ".... Oh... So it's Eden's turn?"
[05:09] Attius exclaims, "He said one truth!"
[05:09] Eden says, "I don't even think this is a turn. Just - just a bonus."
[05:09] Anastasia ven Astor asks, "... Hm... What was the most important thing that ever happened in your life?"
[05:09] Eden says, "Meeting Odin."
[05:09] Eden does not even hesitate.
(Eden)
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[05:09] Attius says, "That was fast."
[05:09] Yoshiko Taiyang says, "Really.. fast."
[05:09] Attius says, "I think he turned a little red."
[05:11] Anastasia ven Astor says, "Oh.... My."
[05:11] Anastasia ven Astor asks, "Then ah.... Whose turn is it now?"
[05:11] Attius says, "Hm."
[05:11] Eden says, "Still yours, I figure."
[05:11] Attius asks, "Let it fall to me, Yoshiko, truth or dare?"
[05:11] Eden says, "That wasn't like... spending a turn. Just an extra. Or something."
[05:12] Yoshiko Taiyang says, "U-Uh..."
[05:12] Yoshiko Taiyang says, "Ah..."
[05:12] Yoshiko Taiyang asks, "Dare?"
[05:13] "Interesting!" He smiled widely, only deviously as he seemed eager to give them a dare to make all the other dares seem miniscule.

"I dare you to show us what you do alone in practice with magic. No fear."
(Attius)
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[05:23] It was easy enough and nothing that seemed to dare her humanity. However, as Yoshiko thought more and more into this she realized that she hasn't performed her magic in front of people she barely knew. When it was with Ro and in front of Kalina, it was completely different. Here? Well, maybe she wouldn't tear up from embarrassment.

That seemed to fall apart quickly...

"A-Ah.. well, when I'm alone in my house I practice what my.. teacher taught me before b-because.... he told me to practice whenever I can." Was that a sweat drop on her head? Couldn't be surely.

When she explained what she had done in the comforts of her own home, she got straight to the dare which was the basic demonstration of her accomplishments when it came to her practices and studies.

There was a light tint on her cheeks as she lifted her hands. One giving off a light click of her fingers as she snapped summoning a smallball with the works of her illusions that had conjured up from the dark layer shadows that were around them.

Yes! Shadows, something that she was aiming to manipulate. She has only met one person who able to possess such a skill. Hopefully with this, she was improve more on it.

For now, it was time to see how she would show her friends in front of her how practices alone. With the company of a little bit of tears falling down her cheeks.

Sniffle..

"S-So... I manipulate with my will and illusionary magic to create something like this..."

With another snap of her fingers, the shadow of the ball would be made solid. Some would say it was a mere illusion which it was but there was also some attunement to the shadow itself. "...N-Now.. I have two of the--"

She held them in her hands. She had succeded in the manipulation part but there was still that bit of mini-stage fright held within her. She didn't speak no longer but continued to do this process until she possessed four balls in total including the original.

Then they went poof... with a snap.

That was a struggle to do and right after she showed them, she leaped towards Anastasia and began crying into her chest. "T-That.. was hard to do...!"
(Yoshiko Taiyang)
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[05:29] Impressive.

The fact that they were manipulating the shadows like a professional was something else. They were able to create two, temporarily, and then it went poof and snap. Even though it wasn't permanent, it was something that he could admire.

A round of applause.

"Whoever is teaching you this, is doing you some favors. Good stuff, Yoshiko."

"I believe it is your turn."
(Attius)
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[05:38] Anastasia's gaze shifted towards Yoshiko now inquisitively as Attius questioned what she did with her magic. In truth, beyond simple illusions she hadn't seen the Kitsune fight at all. So she was curious!

As that simple ball of shadows formed with a snap of her fingers, the Astor's green eyes widened just a bit as she nodded along to it. Was she sniffling...?

As the four balls came into existence, Anastasia rose her hands up, to offer a light clap before there was suddenly a Kitsune crying into her chest. The young noble stood there, awkwardly, not entirely sure what to do before a hand rose to place itself upon Yoshiko's head instead.

"It's okay. You did it." She said truthfully. "And you did it well, so there's no need to cry, Yoshiko."
(Anastasia ven Astor)
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[05:44] The Kitsune continued her onslaught of tears but the moment her head was touched and patted, those tears became to calm and so did her crying. Head pats really were medicines to calm her down. Unless, they touched her tail or ears, objects that were sacred, then she'd be fine.

"Okay... Thank you, both. Um.. " She lifted herself up from Anastasia's chest and turned her head towards Attius. She doesn't think he went at all so this was a good time to ask.

"Would you... like a dare or truth?"
(Yoshiko Taiyang)
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[05:44] Attius says, "Hmmm."
[05:44] Attius says, "The brave me says dare, but the curious says truth."
[05:44] Attius says, "So, truth."
[05:44] Yoshiko Taiyang says, "Um..."
[05:44] Yoshiko clearly didn't know what to ask but she attempts to blurt something out.
(Yoshiko Taiyang)
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[05:45] Yoshiko Taiyang asks, "What is the most... you've ever reached out to Jiuweihu?"
[05:48] "I basked in the sunlight from the early of dawn, until the late of the afternoon," he said with some pride. "It was the most amazing experience, and it only made me wish I could do more."

A single hum of excitement as he hums loudly.
(Attius)
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[05:51] Now that he mentions it, Yoshiko has done the same thing but with a little less time to it. She turns towards Anastasia remembering that time when they prayed upon that peak of a mountain. It was the most glorious experience she's ever had and she can completely agree with his experience.

"I agree..! Sitting in her light is the most relaxing I've felt. I think Anastasia can also say the same for when... one of her stars shines light.. into her? I'm.. not so sure how that works."
(Yoshiko Taiyang)
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[05:54] "Probably radiation," he jests.

"Besides, it's different, it falls on us directly while she has to pray highly to hers to get anything, it what makes us so close to the Sun, through her golden flames..."
(Attius)
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[06:10] Yoshiko fully agrees with this mostly because all kitsune are born with Jiuweihu's blessing. But there were ways to enhance that blessing by attuning yourself to her blessing. This is why Yoshiko was aiming to do one of these days.

"Mm.. If a human or anyone that isn't a kitsune wanted to achieve her light, they would need to go through something... much further."
(Yoshiko Taiyang)
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[06:12] "Those humans should stay in their lane, but it is appreciated, I think," they suggested while moving a hand over to pat the shoulder of Yoshiko.

"They aren't Kitsunes, but they can still learn. Sometimes, they just learn slower, their more brawns than brains as I say."
(Attius)