aiko talks

//talk tooltips

addButton(0, "Giant Bees", talkBees).hint("Ask her about the giant bees in the forest");
addButton(1, "Tentacle Beasts", talkTentacles).hint("Ask her about the tentacle beasts in the forest");
addButton(2, "Goblins", talkGoblins).hint("Ask her about the goblins");
//Probably this should require actually having met Akbal
addButton(3, "Akbal", talkAkbal).hint("Ask her about the demon Akbal you encountered near here");
addButton(4, "Kitsune Culture", talkCulture).hint("Ask her about kitsune culture");
addButton(5, "Aiko", talkAiko).hint("Ask her about herself");
addButton(6, "Other Kitsune", talkMansionSisters).hint("Ask her about the kitsune sisters you've seen in the forest");
addButton(7, "Nine-Tails", talkNineTails).hint("Ask her about the nine-tails kitsune");
addButton(8, "Aiko's Family", talkFamily).hint("Ask her about her family");
addButton(9, "Archery", talkArchery).hint("Ask her about her archery skills");
addButton(14, "Leave", leave).hint("Leave the clearing");


//for reference, affection under 50 pretty much requires raping her at some point

//aiko talkBees

//original

		outputText("You decide to ask her about some of the local fauna. You ask if she’s had much experience dealing with the giant bee-women that you’ve seen in the forest sometimes.\n\n"
		+"<i>“The giant bees? They don’t usually come this deep into the woods, but I have run into them on occasion. They’re pretty friendly, I suppose, when they’re not trying to shove eggs into... places. At least they’re pretty cordial about it.”</i>\n\n"
		+"You chuckle, telling her that you’ve had your share of run-ins with them as well.\n\n"
		+"<i>“Some of the villagers occasionally do business with them though, in exchange for their honey. It makes a good sweetener for tea, and you can make some pretty tasty desserts and candy with it...”</i> She trails off, licking her lips, obviously having a good time imagining it.\n\n"
		+"<i>“Sorry, I don’t know much else about them.”</i>\n\n");
		if (talkAndSex) {
			outputText("You tell her that’s alright, and then let the conversation drift to other topics for a bit before you ask if she’s given much thought to your other proposition.");
			doNext(aikoSex);
		} else {
			outputText("You say that that’s alright, thanking her for her time, and tell her that you should be heading back to camp anyway.");
			doNext(camp.returnToCampUseOneHour);


//new

You decide to ask her about some of the local fauna. Has she had any encounters with the giant bee-women you've seen in the forest?

"The giant bees? They don't usually come this deep into the woods, but I have run into them on occasion. They're pretty friendly, I suppose, when they're not trying to shove eggs into... places. At least they're pretty cordial about it."

//bee pcs
"That's... not what you wanted to know, is it?" she says, finally realizing what you are. [if (male) "If you're looking for a mate, you've gone too far."|"N-No eggs, please... not again."]

[if (corrupt) Cutting her off|Apologizing], you mention you actually were interested in her encounters with other bees. "Oh," she says, [if (male) visibly confused|more than a little relieved]. "In that case, well..."

//not a bee, been egged
You tell her you're more than a little familiar with their eggs, and she laughs. "It's... an experience, right?"

//not a bee, never egged
[if (corrupt) You're a little warm as you imagine what it would feel like having all those slimy eggs stuffed inside of you, sliding out one-by-one, and stretching you to your limit. Maybe you should... try it?

Aiko gives you a strange look, but continues.|You shudder thinking about it, thanking your luck that you've managed to avoid it this far. "It's not as... bad as you're thinking," she mumbles, her cheeks turning a little red. "But it's really weird."]

//merge

"Some of the villagers occasionally do business with them though, in exchange for their honey. It makes a good sweetener for tea, and you can make some pretty tasty desserts and candy with it..." She trails off, licking her lips, obviously having a good time imagining it.

"Sorry, I don't know much else about them."

//talkandsex

[if (affection >= 50)
You tell her that's alright, and let the conversation drift to other topics for a bit before bringing it around to sex. "Not very subtle, [name]," she says, though it's hard to take her scolding seriously with a smile that wide. "But I do love a [if (child) [boy]|[man]] who knows what [he] wants." //go to aikoConsSex]
// <50
You tell her that's alright, and let the conversation drift to other topics for a bit before bringing it around to sex.

"Maybe you can find one of those bee-girls." With that, Aiko disappears into the forest, and you're left with nothing else to do besides return to camp. //end scene]



//just talking
You tell her that's alright, thank her for her time, and mention that you should be heading back to camp anyway.

"Be careful out there."





//talkTentacles

outputText("You decide to ask her about some of the local fauna. You ask her what she knows about tentacle beasts.\n\n"
		+"<i>“They’re alright, I guess. I’ve never actually had one. Too much responsibility.”</i>\n\n"
		+"Wait, what? You ask her what she means by that.\n\n"
		+"<i>“Oh wait, did you mean the wild ones?”</i>\n\n"
		+"You tell her that yes, you did, and you weren’t aware that there was any other kind.\n\n"
		+"<i>“Oh! Well, yeah. Some kitsune like to keep them as pets. The wild ones are pretty dangerous, and I occasionally have to chase them off when they wander too close to our territory, but the tame ones are actually kind of cute. Like little... leafy... squids.”</i>\n\n"
		//+"(You tell her that now that she mentions it, you did see a kitsune with a tame tentacle monster once, but you didn’t know what to make of it. //(has seen consentacles) //Scene not in game currently
		+"You tell her you find that kind of hard to believe, but gesture for her to continue."//(has not seen consentacles)
		+"<i>“A lot of people assume just because they look like that that they’re nothing but wild beasts, but they’re actually pretty smart—just a little enslaved by their feeding habits. If you keep them well-fed though, they’re docile as kittens. Sometimes they can get a bit rambunctious, but you know how it is.”</i>\n\n"
		+"You tell her that no, you really don’t, but you’ll take her word for it.\n\n"
		+"<i>“It does get weird sometimes... I’ve seen girls that even make clothes for their tentacle beasts. It’s... actually a little disturbing.”</i>\n\n"
		+"You agree with her on that, and then the two of you discuss your various encounters with the creatures out in the wilds.");
		if (talkAndSex) {
			outputText("Finally, you bring up your previous proposal, asking if she’s still interested.");
			doNext(aikoSex);
		} else {
			outputText("Finally, you bid her farewell, telling her that you have to check in on your camp.");
			doNext(camp.returnToCampUseOneHour);
		}
	}


You decide to ask her about some of the local flora. Could she share anything about tentacle beasts?

"They're alright, I guess. I've never actually had one. Too much responsibility."

Wait, had one? [if (corrupt) You're definitely missing out on something here.|Do people actually... raise them?]

"Oh, did you mean the wild ones?"

Considering the temperaments of the ones you've met, it's hard to believe there are other kinds. "Oh! Well, yeah. Some kitsune like to keep them as pets. The wild ones are pretty dangerous, and I occasionally have to chase them off when they wander too close to our territory, but the tame ones are actually kind of cute. Like little... leafy... squids."

While you find that hard to believe [if (corrupt) and more than a little enticing], you gesture for her to continue.

"A lot of people assume just because they look like that that they're nothing but wild beasts, but they're actually pretty smart—just a little enslaved by their feeding habits. If you keep them well-fed though, they're docile as kittens. Sometimes they can get a bit rambunctious, but you know how it is."

//is "has lost to a tentacle beast" a thing that can be checked?
//if so:
You can feel the [if (corrupt) warmth|shame] rising to your face as you remember those tentacles squirming towards you, [if (corrupt) wrapping you up, nice and tight,|trapping you in their iron grip,] and milking [if (has dick) your [cockplural]|you], even though you struggled to escape.

Aiko's grin grows even wider. "So you do know..."

//never lost
You actually don't know how it is [if (corrupt), but wouldn't mind finding out. "It's a... wild ride," she says, and her expression tells you all you need to know.|and hope it stays that way. "You're really missing out, [name]."]

//merge
"It does get weird sometimes... I've seen girls that even make clothes for their tentacle beasts. It's... actually a little disturbing."

You agree with her on that, and then the two of you discuss your various encounters with creatures out in the wilds.

//talkandsex

[if (affection >= 50)
But before you can tell her all about the [bloodiest fights you've had|vicious monsters you've battled|terrible demons you've encountered], she cuts you off. "You wanted something else, right?" Aiko [if (aiko affection > 65) blushes|trembles] as she pauses. "All this tentacle talk has left me, well..." //go to aikoConsSex |
// <50
You tell her all about the [bloodiest fights you've had|vicious monsters you've battled|demons you've slain], until she cuts you off. "I have..." She lets out a shaky breath before continuing. "Something to take care of."

[if (corrupt) Not really concerned with her problems,|Before you can offer to help, she disappears into the forest, and] you don't see much else to do besides head back to camp.]



//aiko talkGoblins

outputText("You decide to ask Aiko about some of the local fauna. You ask whether she’s ever had any interactions with the ubiquitous goblin-folk that seem to be all over the place.\n\n"
		+"<i>“Goblins... boy, that’s a sad story. It’s a real shame what happened to them; they used to be so smart. Nowadays, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, they’re really only interested in one thing. There’s still a few who do the science thing, but even that is just geared toward making them better at screwing.”</i>\n\n"
		+"She shrugs, shaking her head sadly.\n\n"
		+"<i>“They don’t really bother us much, but there’s this one in particular that occasionally comes around to make vague passive-aggressive threats. She talks a big game, but I honestly doubt she’s interested in a fight. Anyway, I’d just try to steer clear of them. They’re really not that threatening, but they’re kind of territorial, [if (hascock) especially when “fresh meat” moves in, if you catch my meaning.|especially if a female encroaches on what they think of as “their turf”.]”\n\n"
		+"The two of you discuss some of your run-ins with goblin-folk back and forth for a while, and then you ");
		if (talkAndSex) {
			outputText("bring up your previous proposal, asking if she’s still interested.");
			doNext(aikoSex);
		} else {
			outputText("bid her farewell, telling her you should be checking in on your camp again soon.");
			doNext(camp.returnToCampUseOneHour);
		}


You decide to ask Aiko about some of the local fauna. Has she ever had an encounter with any of the goblins roaming the forest?

"[if (goblin pc) Besides you? B|Goblins... b]oy, that's a sad story. It's a real shame what happened to them; they used to be so smart. Nowadays, as I'm sure you've noticed, they're really only interested in one thing. There's still a few who do the science thing, but even that is just geared toward making them better at screwing." She shrugs, shaking her head sadly.

"They don't really bother us much, but there's this one in particular that [if (tamani killed) used to come|occasionally comes] around to make vague, passive-aggressive threats. She talks a big game, but I honestly doubt she's interested in a fight. Anyway, I'd just try to steer clear of them. They're really not that threatening, but they're kind of territorial, [if (has dick) especially when "fresh meat" moves in, if you catch my meaning.| if (has vagina) especially if a female encroaches on what they think of as "their turf".|though given your, uh, situation, they probably won't bother you much.]"

The two of you discuss your run-ins with the local goblins for a while, and then you bid her farewell, telling her you should be checking in on your camp soon. [if (talkandsex and affection >= 50) "Wait. Is that really all you wanted?" She [if (affection > 65) blushes and] glances down as you turn around. "I swear I'm not like them, but..." //go to aikoConsSex | //end scene]



//aiko talkAkbal

outputText("You decide to ask Aiko about some of the local fauna. You ask her what she knows about the demonic jaguar you’ve encountered occasionally near here.\n\n"
		+"<i>“Akbal,”</i> she says, practically spitting the name out. You can almost see the hairs on the back of her neck rising in response to the thought of him. <i>“Corrupted demon scum,”</i> she adds through clenched teeth, an uncharacteristic coldness in her voice. <i>“Believe it or not, he was once much, much worse. He was sealed into that form by a sorcerer, but unfortunately because of his power, the sealing was incomplete, and he took the monstrous form he has today. Powerful though he may be, he’s only a shadow of his former self, and the world is much better for it. I only wish I could finish the job the sorcerer started.”</i>\n\n"
		+"You note that she really seems to despise him, and ask her if there’s any particular reason for this.\n\n"
		+"<i>“He’s an enemy of the forest, plain and simple. We kitsune are spiritually tied to the land where we live—Akbal’s very presence in our forest is a blight. Thankfully, it doesn’t seem he can come too close to the village, due to the presence of this tree,”</i> she explains, pointing her thumb to the Ancient Tree behind her. <i>“The blessings of Marae are strong in this part of the forest, and our god, though weakened, still offers us some protection from the influence of corruption.”</i>\n\n"
		+"You nod, taking a moment to soak in what she said.");
		if (talkAndSex) {
			outputText("Thanking her for the information, you decide to change the subject, bringing up your previous proposition again.");
			doNext(aikoSex);
		} else {
			outputText("Thanking her for her time, you tell her that you have to go check back on your camp.");
			doNext(camp.returnToCampUseOneHour);
		}


You decide to ask Aiko about some of the local fauna. Does she know anything about the demonic jaguar you've encountered around here?

"Akbal," she says, practically spitting the name out. You can almost see the hairs on the back of her neck rising in response to the thought of him. "Corrupted demon scum," she adds through clenched teeth, an uncharacteristic coldness in her voice. "Believe it or not, he was once much, much worse. He was sealed into that form by a sorcerer, but unfortunately because of his power, the sealing was incomplete, and he became the monstrous beast he is today. Powerful though he may be, he's only a shadow of his former self, and the world is much better for it. I only wish I could finish the job the sorcerer started."

//akbal quest complete
You could tell her how you dealt with Akbal, if you wanted.

[Yes] [No]

//yes
//picking this should disable this topic from further conversations
Aiko listens to your every word as you describe [if (killed akbal) how you've slain the beast|his new form: a cute, fuzzy kitten [if (renamed) named [akkyname]|whose name is the only thing that ties him to his old life]. No longer will his whispers sing through the woods, heralds of terror and death.

[if (killed yamata) "I didn't think we'd ever be free, but..." She glances around, perhaps taking in her home in a new light. "If anyone could have stopped him, it would be you."|"I want to believe that, [name]. I really do." Her hands grip each other tightly as she continues. "But Akbal is too strong and too crafty for that. He'll be back, I know it."

Aiko pauses, seemingly deep in thought. "Though no one's seen him around lately..."]

//no
It doesn't matter. While you know he's gone, the threat of Akbal's sharp mind and sharper claws behind every shadow will keep her on her guard.

Still, you're a little curious why she despises him so much.

//okay, so akbal's still around

//and you're his toy
It pains you to hear her speak such lies about your master. He's been nothing but generous to you, showering you with gifts and affection. But she isn't ready to hear the truth, so you grit your teeth and ask her why she despises him so much.

//or you're not
As far as you can tell, he seems like any other predatory demon, and you're curious why she despises this one so much.

//'no' and living akbals converge here

"[if (kitsune pc) Can't you feel it? ]He's an enemy of the forest, plain and simple. We kitsune are spiritually tied to the land where we live—Akbal's very presence in our forest is a blight. Thankfully, it doesn’t seem he can come too close to the village, due to the presence of this tree," she explains, pointing her thumb to the Ancient Tree behind her. "The blessings of Marae are strong in this part of the forest, and our god, though weakened, still offers us some protection from the influence of corruption."

You nod, taking a moment to soak in what she said.

//all of them merge here

//talkandsex
//affection >= 50 and you told her you stopped akbal
"You know," Aiko says, her tails already winding around your body, their fur silky-soft against [if (has fur) your own|your [skindesc]]. "It'd be a shame for such heroism to go... unrewarded." //go to aikoConsSex
//affection >= 50
"Sorry for all that gloom." Aiko gives you an apologetic smile as she continues. "Maybe you'd like... a distraction?" //go to aikoConsSex
// affection < 50 or just talking
Thanking her for her time, you tell her that you have to go check back on your camp. //end scene

//aiko talkCulture

//original
outputText("You tell her you’re interested in "
		+(player.kitsuneScore() > 4 ? "expand your knowledge of the culture of your race" : (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_TALK_CULTURE] > 0 ? "hearing what she has to say about kitsune culture":"learning more about kitsune culture")) +".\n\n"
		+(flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_TALK_CULTURE] == 0 ? "<i>“What, really?”</i>"+
		"You nod, saying that you’re just curious to learn more about " + (player.kitsuneScore() >= 4 ? "your" : "her") + " race.\n\n<i>“":"<i>“Again? ")
		+"Well, let’s see, where to start... I haven’t seen much of the outside world, but I suppose we’re just like any ordinary village. People just, being people, you know? Day to day stuff, not all that interesting. We’ve got blacksmiths, bakers, carpenters, just like everybody else.”</i>\n\n"
		+"You nod, deciding that being more specific might be helpful. You ask if all kitsune are as fond of tricks as she is.\n\n"
		+"<i>“Heheh, yes. It’s a really satisfying experience for us, if you catch my drift.”</i>\n\n"
		+"With a slightly confused blink, you ask if she means what you think she does.\n\n"
		+"<i>“Sexually, yes. As a result, practical jokes and tricks are just so ingrained in who we are as a people. It’s even a part of our courtship rituals.”</i>\n\n"
		+(flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_AFFECTION]>=50?"You think about some of the times she’s tried to play jokes on you and coyly ask if that was her way of courting you."+
		(flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_AFFECTION]>=65?"She blushes a little and says, <i>“Well, that’s a strong possibility...”</i>":"She grins and replies back just as coyly, <i>“Could be... Maybe you’re just gullible.”</i>")+"\n\n":"")
		+"A thought suddenly comes to mind, and you realize that you’ve never encountered a male of her species. You ask whether all kitsune are female, or if you’ve just been unlucky.\n\n"
		+"<i>“Yes. No... um, both? I mean... Yes, most kitsune are... ‘female’ by birth, I suppose, but gender doesn’t really mean anything to us. The distinction between males and females is... a difficult concept for most kitsune to grasp. To us, it’s more like deciding what clothes to wear today. Just like how people can prefer certain styles of clothes, most kitsune prefer spending their time in one form or another. Vaginas are just all the rage right now.”</i>\n\n"
		+"You snort a bit, nodding, and tell her that you feel like you understand a bit more about her people now.\n\n");
		flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_TALK_CULTURE]++;
		if (talkAndSex) {
			outputText("The conversation gradually drifts toward other topics before you remind her of your other proposal again.");
			doNext(aikoSex);
		} else {
			outputText("While the experience has been educational, you should be heading back to check on your camp now.");
			doNext(camp.returnToCampUseOneHour);
		}



You tell her you're interested in learning [if (kitsune pc or not first talk) more] about [if (kitsune pc) your|her] culture.

//nine-tailed or first time asking
[if (nine-tailed pc) "You're... testing me, right?"| "What, really?"]

You [if (nine-tailed pc) shrug|nod], saying that you're just curious about [if (kitsune pc) your|her] race. [if (nine-tailed pc) Though she looks a little nervous, she takes a breath and begins.]

//not a nine-tails, second time or more
"Again?"

//merge
"Well, let’s see, where to start... I haven't seen much of the outside world, but I suppose we're just like any ordinary village. People just, being people, you know? Day to day stuff, not all that interesting. We've got blacksmiths, bakers, carpenters, just like everybody else."

Maybe being more specific would help. You ask if all kitsune are as fond of tricks as she is.

[if (nine-tailed pc) "Of course," she says, giving you a polite nod.|Her eyes practically light up at your question.] "It's a really satisfying experience for us, if you catch my drift."

[if (corrupt) You're pretty sure you do, but just to be sure|A little confused], you ask if she means what you think she does.

"Sexually, yes. As a result, practical jokes and tricks are just so ingrained in who we are as a people. It's even part of our courtship rituals."

[if (aiko affection > 50) Thinking back on all of her pranks, you can't help but wonder if she was courting you. [if (aiko affection > 65) A blush creeps across her face as she says, "That's one possibility..."|"Could be," she says, her grin as unreadable as ever. "Or maybe[if (nine-tailed pc)..."| you're just gullible."]]

Another thought comes to mind: you've never encountered [if (male kitsune pc) another|a] male of her species. Are [if (male kitsune pc) almost] all kitsune female, or have you just been unlucky?

//kitsunes

Aiko glances at you [if (nine-tailed pc) in exasperation|strangely] but continues. "Most of us are born... female, I suppose, but it doesn't really mean anything. We can change as easily as we'd change our clothes." She pauses, examining you closely, and you can't help but [if (naked and corrupt) feel excited|squirm].

//futa pc
"While most of us keep a feminine appearance, it's not uncommon for some kitsune to favor another," she says, a knowing--or predatory--smile crossing her face. "A few want to experience everything the world can offer, don't they?"

//female pc
"But despite that, a lot of us keep a feminine appearance anyway," she says with a shrug. "I'm sure you understand."

//male pc
"While most of us keep a feminine appearance, it's not uncommon for some kitsune to favor another," she says, a knowing--or predatory--smile crossing her face. "But I guess you knew that already."

//genderless pc
"While most of us keep a feminine appearance, it's not uncommon for some kitsune to favor another," she says, a curious smile crossing her face. "But you... well, [if (nine-tails pc) you're a trend-setter|that's a little unusual, even for us]."

You nod, telling her you understand yourself a bit better now [if (aiko affection > 65). "I hope that... cleared a few things up." Even though she turns away, she can't hide her blush.|, but only get an amused grin in response.]


//not a kitsune
"Yes. No... um, both? I mean... Yes, most kitsune are... 'female' by birth, I suppose, but gender doesn't really mean anything to us. The distinction between males and females is... a difficult concept for most kitsune to grasp. To us, it's more like deciding what clothes to wear today. Just like how people can prefer certain styles of clothes, most kitsune prefer spending their time in one form or another. Vaginas are just all the rage right now."

[if (goo and silly) You can relate. You're a bit fluid yourself.]

You thank her for her help, and she smiles in return. [if (aiko affection > 65) "It's my pleasure, [name]."|"It's nothing."]

//merge

//talkandsex
[if (affection >=50)
The conversation gradually drifts to other topics, until you feel her warmth against you and her tails [if (kitsune pc) coiling around your own|brushing gently across your [skindesc]]. "But you didn't just come to chat, did you?" //go to aikoConsSex |
// <50
The conversation gradually drifts to other topics before finally sputtering out. "Maybe you're not that bad," she mumbles, seemingly half to herself. "[if (night) Good night|See you around], [name]." //end scene

//just talking
While this chat has been educational, you really should be heading back to check on your camp. [if (aiko affection > 65) "Take care."|"Of course."] //go to camp


// talkAiko
outputText("You tell her that you had a few personal questions, if she doesn’t mind.\n\n"
		+"<i>“Go ahead. No guarantees that I’ll answer them all though,”</i> she replies, crossing her arms and grinning coyly.\n\n"
		+"You start by asking her about the strange ball that you found the first time you met her. It seemed pretty important to her; what exactly was so significant about it?\n\n"
		+(player.kitsuneScore() >= 4? "<i>“My Ball? You are a kitsune yourself, shouldn't you know how our spirit vessel works?”</i> she says, widening her eyes. You tell her that you forgot how it works. She giggles a bit and then she playfully and lightly hits your forehead like she's knocking on a door. <i>“Forgetful, aren't we? Hehehe. It's very important for us, let's see, where should I begin?\n\n":
		"<i>“Oh, my Ball... " + (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_TALK_AIKO]>0 ? "I thought I explained that already? " : "") + ""+
		"Every kitsune has one,”</i> she explains. <i>“It’s difficult to explain to a non-kitsune, but... Let me see if this works.\n\n")
		+"The Ball is like a... spirit vessel. If someone takes it from us, our link to it slowly fades away until...”</i> She shivers, pausing for a moment. <i>“Let me put it this way. The Ball contains a part of our soul... losing our link to it is... traumatic.”</i>\n\n"
		+"She doesn’t seem to be too keen on elaborating, but you grimace, imagining the implications. You decide to change the subject, bringing up her tails. She certainly has a lot of them; more than you’ve seen on the other kitsune you’ve encountered.\n\n"
		+"<i>“" + (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_TALK_AIKO]>0 ? "Yeah, did you forget? " : "") + "That’s because I’m " + (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_BOSS_COMPLETE] >0 ? "an eight" : "a seven") + "-tails.”</i> she explains, smiling as she runs a hand along the length of one of her tails. <i>“We’re born with just one, but it splits as we grow older and our magic and wisdom gets stronger. The number of tails we have is something of a status symbol. My seventh tail came in just a little while after the demons showed up" + (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_BOSS_COMPLETE] > 0 ? ", and my last one after we beat my sister as you well know" : "") + ".”</i>\n\n"
		+"You pause for a moment, wondering if your next question might be too insulting. Taking a deep breath, you resolve to take the risk, and you ask her if kitsune are some type of demon.\n\n"
		+"<i>“What? No!”</i> she blurts, then stops, composing herself. <i>“Sorry, sorry... " + (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_TALK_AIKO]>0 ? "I’ll explain it again. Try to keep up this time, okay?" : "") + " No, we’re not. At least... we’re not like THEM,”</i> she says, wrapping her arms around herself reflexively, almost as a defensive gesture. <i>“Thinking about the similarities is uncomfortable to say the least, but it’s just our nature. We don’t mean any harm by it, I promise. We get a bad rap because our magic is sustained on life energy, and sometimes we get it from... well, sex. Alright, more than just sometimes, if I’m being honest. The demons though, they use their power to corrupt, they steal away people’s souls and do everything in their power to turn the whole world into their twisted playground.”</i>\n\n"
		+"You nod in understanding, " + (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_AFFECTION]>=65 ? "telling her that you know she’s more than just some succubus looking for a fix, and that you’re sorry if you offended her." : "glad to know that she’s not just a succubus looking for a fix.") + " She seems to cheer up a bit, and says, <i>“Don’t worry... It’s something I’ve gotten used to. We had a bad reputation long before the demons arrived.”</i>\n\n"
		+"You decide to wrap the conversation up for now");
		flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_TALK_AIKO]++;
		if (talkAndSex) {
			outputText(" and ask if Aiko has put any thought into your other proposition.");
			doNext(aikoSex);
		} else {
			outputText("; you really should be heading back to check on your camp.");
			doNext(camp.returnToCampUseOneHour);
		}

//the first section actually handles kitsunes already, so this starts midway through

You decide to change the subject, bringing up her tails. She certainly has a lot of them--more than you've seen on the other kitsune you've encountered[if (kitsune pc with less tails), including yourself].

//kitsunes with more tails than her
"Look, I know I'm not as strong as you." [if (affection >= 65) She blushes and looks away.| if (affection >=50) Aiko mumbles something you can't make out.|Aiko glares at you.] "So stop teasing me about it."

//other kitsunes
[if (affection >= 50) She nods. "If you keep working at it, I'm sure you'll be [a/an] [pc tail number + 1]-tails one day."|"Even someone like you can rise up the ranks," Aiko says with a sigh. "Though we'd rather you didn't."]

//not a kitsune
[if (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_TALK_AIKO]>0)"Yeah, did you forget?"] That's because I'm [if (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_BOSS_COMPLETE] >0) an eight|a seven]-tails," she explains, smiling as she runs a hand along the length of one of her tails. "We're born with just one, but it splits as we grow older and our magic and wisdom gets stronger. The number of tails we have is something of a status symbol. My seventh tail came in just a little while after the demons showed up [if (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_BOSS_COMPLETE] > 0), and I earned my last one after we stopped my sister]."

//merge

You pause for a moment, wondering if your next question might be too insulting. With a deep breath, you take the risk and ask her if kitsune are some type of demon.

//kitsunes
// affection < 50
"You might be." Her gaze seems to bore through you as she continues. "But the rest of us aren't."

//affection >=50
"Um, [name]," Aiko says, backing away from you. "Is there something you want to tell me?"

You're just curious. After all, you [if (corrupt) frequently|sometimes] feel these urges...

"R-Right. That's normal." She glances around as if she's unsure herself. "I think, anyway. Our magic is fueled by sex, so it's natural..." Aiko stops, clearly considering her words carefully. "We're not like them, okay? And don't let anyone tell you otherwise."

//not a kitsune

"What? No!" she blurts, then stops, composing herself. "Sorry, sorry... [if (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_TALK_AIKO]>0) I'll explain it again. Try to keep up this time, okay?] No, we’re not. At least... we're not like THEM," she says, wrapping her arms around herself reflexively, almost as a defensive gesture. "Thinking about the similarities is uncomfortable to say the least, but it's just our nature. We don't mean any harm by it, I promise. We get a bad rap because our magic is sustained on life energy, and sometimes we get it from... well, sex. Alright, more than just sometimes, if I'm being honest. The demons though, they use their power to corrupt, they steal away people's souls and do everything in their power to turn the whole world into their twisted playground."

You nod in understanding, [if (affection >= 65) telling her that you know she's more than just some succubus looking for a fix, and that you're sorry if you offended her|glad to know she's not just a succubus looking for a fix]. She seems to cheer up a bit, and says, "Don't worry... It's something I've gotten used to. We had a bad reputation long before the demons arrived."

//merge

//talkandsex

//affection >=50 and kitsune
You decide to wrap the conversation up for now, but Aiko stops you before you can leave. "Sorry about all that. It's just--never mind." Her tails droop nervously behind her, limply swishing with every breath. "I'd be happy to help you... regain energy. I mean, if you want." //go to aikoConsSex

//affection >=50
You decide to wrap the conversation up for now, but Aiko stops you before you can leave. "I know I said we weren't demons, but... that doesn't mean we don't have needs... and you did ask earlier." //go to aikoConsSex

//affection < 50 or just talking
You decide to wrap the conversation up for now; you really should be heading back to check on your camp. //end scene


//talkMansionSisters

		outputText("You decide to ask her about some of the other kitsune you’ve met along your adventures. You tell her all about the three kitsune sisters that you’ve seen in the forest, and ask if they’re from Aiko’s village as well.\n\n"
		+"<i>“Oh, those three. Yeah, they’re originally from our village, but they don’t live there anymore. They repeatedly ignored the elders’ pleas to stop interacting so much with outsiders, and finally got fed up with it and decided to move out on their own. I’d stay away from them if I were you. They may seem nice, but they’re serious troublemakers.”</i>\n\n"
		+"You can’t help but point out that what she’s doing right now is, in fact, interacting with an outsider, and won’t she get in trouble for the very same thing?\n\n"
		+"<i>“Th-that’s different! I’m the guardian, I HAVE to be out here to protect the village! I... It’s my responsibility to act as a liaison!”</i> she says, blushing terribly.\n\n"
		+"<i>“A-anyway, at least I don’t go overboard like they do.”</i>\n\n"
		+"You ask what she means by “overboard.”\n\n"
		+"<i>“Those three just don’t know when enough is enough. They lure travelers to that mansion of theirs, and... well once you’re past the threshold, you’re already a part of the illusion. If they wanted to keep you there, there’s nothing you can do about it. You wouldn’t be the first hapless traveler to get spirited away by amorous kitsune, you know. We’re not all as nice as I am.”</i>\n\n"
		+"You chuckle a bit, thanking Aiko for the warning. It seems you still have a lot to learn when it comes to kitsune.");
		if (talkAndSex) {
			outputText("You tell her that you might be in the mood for some mischief yourself and remind her of your other proposition.");
			doNext(aikoSex);
		} else {
			outputText("Unfortunately, you’ve been away from camp for too long, and you should probably return to check up on it.");


You decide to ask her about some of the other kitsune you've met along your adventures--in particular, the three sisters you've seen in the forest. Are they from her village as well?

"Oh, those three. Yeah, they're originally from our village, but they don't live there anymore. They repeatedly ignored the elders' pleas to stop interacting so much with outsiders, and finally got fed up with it and decided to move out on their own. I’d stay away from them if I were you. They may seem nice, but they're serious troublemakers."

You can't help but point out that what she's doing right now is, in fact, interacting with an outsider. Won't she get in trouble for the very same thing?

"Th-that's different! I'm the guardian, I HAVE to be out here to protect the village! I... It's my responsibility to act as a liaison!" she says, blushing terribly.

"A-anyway, at least I don't go overboard like they do."

//if you've been to the mansion
[if (corrupt) You're not sure what she means by overboard--being wrapped in three eager kitsune for hours is more like "just right".|<i>Maybe</i> it was overboard, but the three of them caressing and tasting every part of you for hours was an experience you'll never forget.]

She shakes her head. "Once

//if you haven't
You're [if (corrupt) definitely|a bit] curious what she means by "overboard".

"Those three just don't know when enough is enough. They lure travelers to that mansion of theirs, and... well, once

//merge
you're past the threshold, you're already a part of the illusion. If they wanted to keep you there, there's nothing you can do about it. You wouldn't be the first hapless traveler to get spirited away by amorous kitsune, you know. We're not all as nice as I am."

You thank Aiko for the warning. [if (corrupt) It still sounds worth it, though.|It seems you still have a lot to learn when it comes to kitsune.]

//talkandsex
//affection >=50
You tell her that you might be in the mood for some mischief yourself, and her ears immediately perk up. "I do... like the sound of that." //go to aikoConsSex
//affection <50 or just talking
Unfortunately, you’ve been away from camp for too long, and you should probably return to check up on it.



//talkNineTails

		outputText("<i>“Oh, you want to know about our nobility, hey?”</i> She folds her arms under her large, tightly bound breasts. You can see she's aiming to become one herself, already having " + (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_BOSS_COMPLETE] > 0 ? "eight" : "seven") + " tails. " + (player.kitsuneScore() >= 4 ? "<i>“You should know stuff like this by now, if you want to be a full fledged kitsune, you need to know who your elders are, heheh”</i> She laughs with her tongue out of her mouth, pulling a mischievous grin." : "") + "\n\n"
		+"<i>“Nine-tails are the oldest and wisest kitsune, they are generally very rare and revered, in our clan we have only six Nine-tails, my mother being one of them.”</i> You listen carefully as you find this topic very interesting"
		+((player.tail.type == Tail.FOX && player.tail.venom == 9)?" especially since it is so applicable to you.\n\n":".\n\n")
		+"<i>“When a kitsune gets their last tail, a ceremony is induced and all of the village celebrates at their newly acquired leader. During said ceremony, the new nine tails can select one or more retainers who will act as their servants and lieutenants, these retainers need to have five or more tails and may even be from other clans. It is a very high honor to be selected.”</i>\n\n"
		+"You nod as you see her lips stop moving. You ask if she has ever became a retainer, noting that she has " + (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_BOSS_COMPLETE] >0 ? "eight" : "seven") + " tails. You see her with an irritated grin immediately after you finished talking, it's clear something is up.\n\n"
		+"<i>“Well... yes. I was a retainer, to the last nine tails ever created in my village. Her name is “Ginko” ... let's just say she loved nagging us and had... somewhat of a passion for sexually dominating us. That is until I became the guardian of my village.”</i>\n\n"
		+"With a grin, you giggle at her obvious distaste for her time as a servant, earning a raspberry from her irritated form before sharing a laugh.\n\n"
		//Kitsune retainers are a potential future expansion
		/*+((player.tail.type == Tail.FOX && player.tail.venom == 9)?"<i>“So, if I may ask, who are your retainers? If you have been to Taoth's shrine, you have certainly met the apprentices eager to serve you? " + (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_AFFECTION]>80 ? " <i>“if I weren't a guardian... I wouldn't mind becoming your retainer.”</i> She says while playfully spanking your ass, lighting a grin on your lips. Maybe you seriously will take her as a retainer when she is released of her duty." : "") + "\n\n":"")
		+"You tell her you didn't even know you could have retainers before hearing it from her. <i>“That's fun to hear... I'll be curious to see who you will pick, and if they can please you properly...”</i> She seductively moves a finger onto your "+((player.armor != ArmorLib.NOTHING)"[armor]":"[skin]")+", grinning.\n\n"*/);
		if (talkAndSex) {
			outputText("Thanking her for the information, you decide to change the subject, bringing up your previous proposition again.");
			doNext(aikoSex);
		} else {
			outputText("Thanking her for her time, you tell her that you have to go check back on your camp. <i>“Sayonara, [name].”</i>");
			doNext(camp.returnToCampUseOneHour);



"Oh, you want to know about [if (nine-tailed pc) yourself|our nobility], hey?" She folds her arms across her chest [if (nine-tailed pc) and smiles| if (kitsune), seemingly a little shocked you don't already know]. You can see she's aiming to become one herself, already having [if (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_BOSS_COMPLETE] > 0) eight|seven] tails.

"Nine-tails are the oldest and wisest kitsune, very rare and revered. In our clan we have only six nine-tails, my mother being one of them."

//nine-tailed pc with corrupt nine-tails perk
At last, someone who senses your ambition. Others said you couldn't--that only the pure of heart could obtain true power, but that didn't stop you. When lesser kitsunes prayed for guidance, you studied harder. Always reaching higher, until one day...

Even now, the memories make your skin tingle with excitement. That numb, glorious sensation as your ninth tail formed and the universe itself washed over you, in awe of your strength. The raw, passionate power that dances across your fingertips with every swish of your tails, a reminder of how far you've come since your arrival.

All the world is yours, even if they don't yet know it.

"...the last nine tails ever created in my village. Her name is 'Ginko'..."

Gods, she's still going. Wasn't this supposed to be about you?

//other characters
"[if (nine-tailed pc) I don't know what it was like for you, but here when|When] a kitsune gets their last tail, we have a big ceremony, and all of the village celebrates their newly acquired leader. During the ceremony, the new nine-tails can select one or more retainers who will act as their servants and lieutenants. They need to have five or more tails and can even be from other clans. As you can imagine, it's a very high honor to be selected."

And what about her? Has she ever been a retainer--after all, she has [if (flags[kFLAGS.AIKO_BOSS_COMPLETE] >0) eight|seven] tails herself.

"Well... yes. I was a retainer to the last nine-tails ever created in my village. Her name is "Ginko"... Let's just say she loved nagging us and had... somewhat of a passion for sexually dominating us. That is until I became the guardian of my village."

With a grin, you giggle at her obvious distaste for her time as a servant, earning a raspberry from her before sharing a laugh. [if (nine-tailed pc) Maybe she'd have rather been with you? [if (affection >=80) "Definitely. But I can't, remember?"| if (affection >= 50) She shrugs. "Who knows. But my guardian duties would have prevented it anyway."|Aiko glares at you. "I'd rather be with her for a hundred years than with you for one."]

//merge

//talkandsex

//affection >= 50 and non-corrupt nine-tails
Thanking her for the information, you mention that you could show her a taste of life as your retainer. "Oh? I'd love to see what you'd have me do, [name]." //go to aikoConsSex

//affection >= 50, everyone else
[if (corrupt nine-tails) In an attempt to appear polite, you thank her for the "information" and|Thanking her for the information, you] turn to leave, only to feel her hand on your shoulder. "I know that was a lot to take in... but I didn't forget what else you had planned." //go to aikoConsSex

//affection < 50 or just talking
[if (corrupt nine-tails)Glad it's over|Thanking her for her time], you tell her that you have to go check back on your camp. "Sayonara, [name]."