You are the Demon King...

Rieverre wrote:"Damn monomaniacs. Where's the meaning of one without the other?" I grumble on hearing that. "Light is only a possibility because we know darkness, fire needs air to burn - well, oxygen if you get right down to it - and pure chaos would, much like pure order, never actually get anything done."

"Does not make the other any easier to live with."

Hmm ... we'll burn that church when we get to it. And possibly make a corps or engineers.

Indeed... and along that subject...

For a moment, I contemplate dragon girls and if polymorph-self is a thing for them. Then decide it probably is, given what the sisters said about handmaidens and their reaction to seeing the Grand Princess.

"Well, she seemed perfectly reasonable," I say, after she's taken her leave. "So, knowing my luck, I'll somehow end up alienating the dragons to the point of blood feud on accident before too long."

"If you do, we're all going to die." One of the sisters points out.

Damn ... you know, now that it's actually hitting home that this is a requirement rather than an indulgence, I'm finding myself strangely melancholy about it.

Heh.

... and then I shake that melancholy off, because hey, incredibly attractive oni girl still on one hand and her equally stunning sister hovering at the other shoulder. Well, just for good measure and to restore my enthusiasm, I bury my face in the younger sister's hair again. Earbite ^^

Ahem.

Well, there's still the problem of the door. I could possibly ask the sisters or the lamia if they could ward that to keep anyone else from interrupting, especially with the bloody great hole in it, but ... hmm ... it's been a little while since the spider-girl got that heal spell thrown her way.

Well, you have a feeling the smart ones have left while the dumb ones are all dead.

I turn to check if she's awake.

She's passed out into a healing slumber. Check her again in a bit.

Anyways, enjoy your Oni...

Ironforge wrote:"That they are highly skilled and that they are not too connected to any other of the other major factions if possible."

"The best all are highly placed."

"So I take it that time is more like a few mouths for you then in comparison to how humans view time?

"Not quite. More like several years."

An on that note, what is the normal lifespan of a demon?"  

Until they're killed.

For example, the Princess s 80 and while physically mature is considered very young.

"Hells, this is considered civil. Damn this is going to take a while to get used to then. An a lot of headaches to go through to I bet while I start to learn Demon civil customs"
I say while I sign.

"I suggest you try and do so quickly.

"Ok then, to help prevent another case of foot in my mouth then, what are your current titles and responsibilities Royal Princess?

Nothing official at the moment as she's a bit on the young side, but she's EXTREMELY magically powerful and politically adept. She also has what she'd call an above average grasp on economics... ()

Also The Duke, can you tell me as my intelligence officer who I should keep a eye out then in the current clan heads that are coming to see me later?"

"I'll warn you once we have a more clear estimate who's coming... but you might want to play up to the Oni Queen as you have stolen two of her best commanders. The Grand Duke of the Dragon Clan is someone to avoid offending under any circumstance. The Dark Elves are mercurial allies at best and smell weakness. Don't be as concerned about offending them as you are of ensuring that they understand that crossing you is a mistake. The Orcs are simple. Their Warlord is reliable but they can be a bit wild. The Laima queen will be pleased you've taken one of hers to your bedchambers and may very well attempt to seduce you..."

What I was asking here was who were the heroes that killed the last demon king and after his killing. How did the powers that be reacted to his killing in the fallout of said action.

Haven't detailed the party yet, but they got the normal "Rewarded with rank and titles for their heroism, holy champions of the realm" bullshit... while most of the powers were happy to end the war...

Kelenas wrote:Well, as long as no one else is in danger of getting eaten or otherwise killed, it's probably not really my business; I'd rather just avoid losing more talented potential subordinates.

Right.

The thing with spiders is that for demons they breed quickly and there's heavy competition for resources in their pits. They tend to see weakness being synonymous with "food" and they have the general idea that "You can be replaced".

To call it cutthroat is an understatement.

Personal ambition, then? Makes sense.

The Red Oni clan are traditionally the subordinate clan due to their origin. Honored but considered the lesser of the two in status and bloodline...

You see the Blue Oni came first, while the Red Oni are the result of selective breeding with captive Fire Demons. Blue Oni are poor in personal combat, but powerful in magic. Red Oni are powerful fighters but their ability to use magic is limited by their more... hot blooded mindset. In Oni society good breeding and magical strength mean much. Which is a social limitation.

This way they manage to side step all of that shit and rise directly to the top.

I return her smile. "It will probably take me a while to get a grasp on all the duties my new position comes with, but once I have done so, I shall contact your father for his permission. Until then, I would be honored to have your counsel."

"The pleasure is mine."

I escort her to the door, seeing her out like a gentleman. Without pants.

And a raging hard on...

That was indeed a concern, yes. From that explanation, I take it there's essentially three "tiers" of women affiliated with the emperor; wives (the highest), handmaidens, and concubines (the lowest)?

Five. There are also Mistresses.... women of middling status who while higher than a concubine do not warrant vows.

Then lovers... unwed women of high status who chose not to become wives for reasons their own, normally due to a desire to stand and fall on their own merits. Basically a personal alliance with affection and sex mixed in.

Anyways she leaves with absolute grace and regality.

In any case, once the Grand Princess has left, I return to the bed, adapting a thoughtful pose. "Now, where was I... oh, I think I remember!"
With a grin I whirl around and grab Kaisho and Haisoksu, pulling them down onto the bed with me. "I was about to ravish and bind you two, while seducing a certain, cute little Lamia into joining us."

Hopefully, this time there will be no interruptions. Well, except maybe the Arachne waking up from our activities, in which case she likewise gets invited to join.

You wake up in a sex pile the next morning with a Demon Maid over your bed.

"Excuse me sire..."

Brian Boru wrote:
Maybe but it still irks me.

At least its not singing. Then you would need to have it looked at...

I shrug my shoulders, "Different strokes for different folks I guess."

Doesn't look impressed.

"Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with sauce."  I quote from somewhere.

She laughs.

Ah...then I, with as much self control as I can muster, approach her and ask if she's alright and who she is.

She's a rogue who got tied up in some guild politics and now has a big debt. She decided that since she was going to die anyways, she might as well give it a go... would be a cleaner death than having your insides liquified with acid and sucked out with a straw while you were bound and still alive....

Yeah. Fucking Spiders.

Psyckosama wrote:At least its not singing. Then you would need to have it looked at...

Wut....

Thanks for that mental image.

Doesn't look impressed.

Promptly stop on that tangent.

She laughs.

"Well it seems like I did SOMETHING right today."

She's a rogue who got tied up in some guild politics and now has a big debt. She decided that since she was going to die anyways, she might as well give it a go... would be a cleaner death than having your insides liquified with acid and sucked out with a straw while you were bound and still alive....

Yeah. Fucking Spiders.

I blanch at that fate quite profusely. Then I take another look at her, extra limbs aside and the extra eyes she IS something of a knockout and no one deserve going out like that. "Well I can't take you in as a handmaiden, already made my choice, but I'm sure I can take you into my service in some other form right?"

Psyckosama wrote:Right.

The thing with spiders is that for demons they breed quickly and there's heavy competition for resources in their pits. They tend to see weakness being synonymous with "food" and they have the general idea that "You can be replaced".

To call it cutthroat is an understatement.

Sounds like *just* the place I've always wanted to spend a holiday! Not.

The Red Oni clan are traditionally the subordinate clan due to their origin. Honored but considered the lesser of the two in status and bloodline...

You see the Blue Oni came first, while the Red Oni are the result of selective breeding with captive Fire Demons. Blue Oni are poor in personal combat, but powerful in magic. Red Oni are powerful fighters but their ability to use magic is limited by their more... hot blooded mindset. In Oni society good breeding and magical strength mean much. Which is a social limitation.

This way they manage to side step all of that shit and rise directly to the top.

So once they become my handmaidens, they not only gain increased status for themselves, but also their clan? Alright, that changes my view on their actions a bit.

Five. There are also Mistresses.... women of middling status who while higher than a concubine do not warrant vows.

Then lovers... unwed women of high status who chose not to become wives for reasons their own, normally due to a desire to stand and fall on their own merits. Basically a personal alliance with affection and sex mixed in.

Alright.

Anyways she leaves with absolute grace and regality.

As expected of a dragon princess.

You wake up in a sex pile the next morning with a Demon Maid over your bed.

"Excuse me sire..."

"...morning," I mumble, somewhat sleepily. I *might* have overdone it a little yesterday. I'd actually intended to only spend a few hours (at most) having sex, then take a bath, and talk with the girls to get a better grasp on things, like the whole competition, or why the sisters were so anxious about me getting angry. Also, try and find out the other two girls' names (not necessarily the True ones, but something so I don't have to call them "the Lamia" or "the Arachne" any longer). Which reminds me; what do I call Kaisho and Haisoksu in public, since I can't use their True Names?

Psyckosama wrote:"Does not make the other any easier to live with."

"I'll defer to your experience on the matter until I've had a chance to look into it myself."

"If you do, we're all going to die." One of the sisters points out.

"I didn't say I was going to go out of my way to antagonize her, or even intend to do anything of the like. All the same ... I should probably check if any of my predecessors had contingencies made, and if not, look into some myself. Purely as a precaution."

Well, you have a feeling the smart ones have left while the dumb ones are all dead.

Yes, but I still won't let logic distract me from being properly paranoid, given the setting and situation ...

She's passed out into a healing slumber. Check her again in a bit.

Anyways, enjoy your Oni...

"I suppose that given the bloody great hole in the doorway, we should defer our previous plan until such a time when we can allow ourselves to not post guards," I say, well, mostly mumble into Hisoku's neck, after having pulled her in front of me.

Nibble.

"So."

I look up at the lamia.

"Here's a trial for you. Ensure my handmaidens and I aren't interrupted _again_."

Then I grin, more than a bit evilly, snag Kasho with my free hand and proceed to bed where I intend to ... ahem ... complete the ritual.

Wait, no, first I'll indulge my curiosity and have dessert. Or maybe I'll do that during if I feel like it. ^^

Where were we? Oh yes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj4dix5Z248

Brian Boru wrote:
Wut....

Thanks for that mental image.

Always my pleasure. ^_^

Promptly stop on that tangent.

Don't make excuses for stupidity with Dragons.

"Well it seems like I did SOMETHING right today."

"It's amusing... but to dispel untoward rumors, we chew but never swallow."

I blanch at that fate quite profusely.  Then I take another look at her, extra limbs aside and the extra eyes she IS something of a knockout and no one deserve going out like that.  "Well I can't take you in as a handmaiden, already made my choice, but I'm sure I can take you into my service in some other form right?"

She smiles and pulls off her top.

And seems to have discovered anti-gravity!

Kelenas wrote:Sounds like *just* the place I've always wanted to spend a holiday! Not.

They say there are three types of Spider Demons. Those who want out, those who want to rise to the top, and those who have been eaten by the other two.

So once they become my handmaidens, they not only gain increased status for themselves, but also their clan? Alright, that changes my view on their actions a bit.

Exactly. They're closely related to the heads of their sub-clan, and such an intimate connection to the Imperial house would make them more difficult to look down on as "half-breeds".

Still would be subordinates but they'd be given more respect and status on the whole. Complicated thing... but in general its a coup for their family.

As expected of a dragon princess.

Never any doubt.

"...morning," I mumble, somewhat sleepily. I *might* have overdone it a little yesterday. I'd actually intended to only spend a few hours (at most) having sex, then take a bath, and talk with the girls to get a better grasp on things, like the whole competition, or why the sisters were so anxious about me getting angry. Also, try and find out the other two girls' names (not necessarily the True ones, but something so I don't have to call them "the Lamia" or "the Arachne" any longer). Which reminds me; what do I call Kaisho and Haisoksu in public, since I can't use their True Names?

You can think of pet names in private and call them either "Elder Sister" and "Younger Sister" or "First Handmaiden" and "Second Handmaiden" or even do away with the first/second status issue since they both "won first place" and simply call them "Elder and Young Handmaiden".

Even personal nicknames give you some level of minor influence. Barely even able to be related to the magnitude of the True Name, but an intimate name still gives you some level of minor influence. Most demons keep their "interpersonal" nicknames as something to be using amongst people they trust and who will reciprocate and in public are identified by title.

As for the Laima and Arachne "Lesser Acolyte" and "Thief" are no longer accurate titles...

Psyckosama wrote:They say there are three types of Spider Demons. Those who want out, those who want to rise to the top, and those who have been eaten by the other two.

Guessing the one I got is a mixture of the first two.

Exactly. They're closely related to the heads of their sub-clan, and such an intimate connection to the Imperial house would make them more difficult to look down on as "half-breeds".

Still would be subordinates but they'd be given more respect and status on the whole. Complicated thing... but in general its a coup for their family.

Ahhh, the joy of power-plays. As one character in a fantasy-novel put it (roughly paraphrased); "War is a summer-pastime, Politics provides entertainment all year round."

You can think of pet names in private and call them either "Elder Sister" and "Younger Sister" or "First Handmaiden" and "Second Handmaiden" or even do away with the first/second status issue since they both "won first place" and simply call them "Elder and Young Handmaiden".

Even personal nicknames give you some level of minor influence. Barely even able to be related to the magnitude of the True Name, but an intimate name still gives you some level of minor influence. Most demons keep their "interpersonal" nicknames as something to be using amongst people they trust and who will reciprocate and in public are identified by title.

As for the Laima and Arachne "Lesser Acolyte" and "Thief" are no longer accurate titles...

I'll go with Elder/Younger Handmaiden as a title for the sisters, then, and come up with petnames for them later. Same with the Arachne and Lamia.

Hm... what skills does the Arachne have? If her title was "Thief" probably things related to stealth, poison, assassination, and so on, but anything specific there, or beyond that? And do the four have any other defining/outstanding character-traits or -quirks that might help me come up with petnames or titles?

In any case, though, I'll see what the Demon Maid wants.

Rieverre wrote:"I'll defer to your experience on the matter until I've had a chance to look into it myself."

"Of course."

"I didn't say I was going to go out of my way to antagonize her, or even intend to do anything of the like. All the same ... I should probably check if any of my predecessors had contingencies made, and if not, look into some myself. Purely as a precaution."

"Of course..."

Yes, but I still won't let logic distract me from being properly paranoid, given the setting and situation ...

True.

"I suppose that given the bloody great hole in the doorway, we should defer our previous plan until such a time when we can allow ourselves to not post guards," I say, well, mostly mumble into Hisoku's neck, after having pulled her in front of me.

Nibble.

"So."

I look up at the lamia.

"Here's a trial for you. Ensure my handmaidens and I aren't interrupted _again_."

"Yes, sire."

She slithers to the doorway and sighs, takes a look, and shudders.

Then I grin, more than a bit evilly, snag Kasho with my free hand and proceed to bed where I intend to ... ahem ... complete the ritual.

Wait, no, first I'll indulge my curiosity and have dessert. Or maybe I'll do that during if I feel like it. ^^

The second you fuck them the ritual is complete.

Where were we? Oh yes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj4dix5Z248

Well, the Spidergirl wakes up right after you've finished the ritual... which honestly takes about three minutes... if you rush.

Beyond that its a giant sex pile.

And next morning you wake up in a sex pile the next morning with a Demon Maid over your bed.

"Excuse me sire..."

Psyckosama wrote:"The best all are highly placed."

"I figured as much, but hoped I might have gotten lucky there.

Alright then, just give a list of the best of the best then and who they are currently aligned with, so at least that way I can know who's favor they will be pushing for with their words."

"Not quite. More like several years."

"Well not as bad as I thought , but still a rather telling amount of time there."

]Until they're killed.

For example, the Princess s 80 and while physically mature is considered very young.

OC: Noted and you cad.

"I suggest you try and do so quickly.

"Alright then, any chance I might have a chance to get some lessons in demon customs or a book to read up on to catch up on that before I can meet the Clan heads? Or will I just have to wings things here until after the meeting?"

"Nothing official at the moment as she's a bit on the young side, but she's EXTREMELY magically powerful and politically adept. She also has what she'd call an above average grasp on economics... ()

OC: Wonder if she likes potatoes too and has a ninja maid?

"I'll warn you once we have a more clear estimate who's coming... but you might want to play up to the Oni Queen as you have stolen two of her best commanders. The Grand Duke of the Dragon Clan is someone to avoid offending under any circumstance. The Dark Elves are mercurial allies at best and smell weakness. Don't be as concerned about offending them as you are of ensuring that they understand that crossing you is a mistake. The Orcs are simple. Their Warlord is reliable but they can be a bit wild. The Laima queen will be pleased you've taken one of hers to your bedchambers and may very well attempt to seduce you..."

"Thanks for the heads up on that, though considering how I'm sure my maidens can brief me the best way in handling there Queen and the Grand Duke and his daughter are people I'm pretty sure I'm well suited in handling right now. Is there any chance you might be able to get me a personal dossier on the others for reading to help me better perpare?"

Haven't detailed the party yet, but they got the normal "Rewarded with rank and titles for their heroism, holy champions of the realm" bullshit... while most of the powers were happy to end the war...

OC: Alright then, just drop me a line once you figure that part out.

"So besides the points already bought up, is there anything that I should know? Like do I have any meetings or duties I need to see to this week?"

Psyckosama wrote:Always my pleasure. ^_^

Glare

Don't make excuses for stupidity with Dragons.

Duly noted.

"It's amusing... but to dispel untoward rumors, we chew but never swallow."

I laugh as well but I don't doubt she's being brutally honest there.

She smiles and pulls off her top.

And seems to have discovered anti-gravity!

I stare and smile dumbly, "I think your credentials are all in order and you'd be welcome to be under my service."

Then I remember the dragon.

"But further conversation might have to wait for a moment."

I send her to the other three and tell all of them that NO ONE starts a fight. Period.

Then I turn back to the dragonness, "So asides from stopping this particular insanity was there any other reason you wanted to come down here? Because I'm sure if all you wanted was the barring of the door you could have sent someone else more than strong enough to act as a guardian in your stead."

Ironforge wrote:"I figured as much, but hoped I might have gotten lucky there.

"The Dragon Princess has offered her services. Your handmaidens are also well suited for the role as well."

Alright then, just give a list of the best of the best then and who they are currently aligned with, so at least that way I can know who's favor they will be pushing for with their words."

OOC again with long lists...

"Well not as bad as I thought , but still a rather telling amount of time there."

On the rule demons normally see 5ish years the way humans would one...

OC: Noted and you cad.

She's not a kid or anything, just culturally considered inexperienced and immature due to the fact she's still within her first human lifetime.

By their standards your a goddamned Boy King.

"Alright then, any chance I might have a chance to get some lessons in demon customs or a book to read up on to catch up on that before I can meet the Clan heads? Or will I just have to wings things here until after the meeting?"

"Will probably have to wait."

OC: Wonder if she likes potatoes too and has a ninja maid?

Thats something she holds close to her breasts...

"Thanks for the heads up on that, though considering how I'm sure my maidens can brief me the best way in handling there Queen and the Grand Duke and his daughter are people I'm pretty sure I'm well suited in handling right now. Is there any chance you might be able to get me a personal dossier on the others for reading to help me better perpare?"

Not enough time. (AKA Not making it that easy, boyo!)

OC: Alright then, just drop me a line once you figure that part out.

Right.

"So besides the points already bought up, is there anything that I should know? Like do I have any meetings or duties I need to see to this week?"

Just enough time to get you settled in and the basics cleared out.

Psyckosama wrote:Well, the Spidergirl wakes up right after you've finished the ritual... which honestly takes about three minutes... if you rush.

Bah. Rushing is for chumps. I damn well take my time exploring.

Beyond that its a giant sex pile.

And next morning you wake up in a sex pile the next morning with a Demon Maid over your bed.

"Excuse me sire..."

'Well ... that was a thing that just happened. And happened. And happened.'

I do believe that you'd need an industrial sander to remove the grin from my face ... though I hadn't expected the spider-girl to join in. She's extremely lucky I'm not arachnophobic.

... anyway!

"Yes?"

I'm actually in a good mood, though ... so my tone is only mildly irritated at getting roused early.

How do I know it's early? I look at the occupants in my bed and decide that anything trying to get me out of it has come too early, that's how.

Don't judge me.

Brian Boru wrote:Glare

 

I laugh as well but I don't doubt she's being brutally honest there.

Quite.

I stare and smile dumbly, "I think your credentials are all in order and you'd be welcome to be under my service."

"I'm happy to serve you with every part of my being..."

Then I remember the dragon.

LEtssay she waited for the scary fire lizard to leave before doing that...

Then I turn back to the dragonness, "So asides from stopping this particular insanity was there any other reason you wanted to come down here?  Because I'm sure if all you wanted was the barring of the door you could have sent someone else more than strong enough to act as a guardian in your stead."

"Conditions of contest. Had to be a lovely maiden... and if you want something done, do it yourself."

She pauses, "Though in retrospect I regret not bringing several of my ladies in waiting to assist."

She glances at the other four.

Rieverre wrote:Bah. Rushing is for chumps. I damn well take my time exploring.

They encourage you to do it fast first time and spend the rest of the day making maps

'Well ... that was a thing that just happened. And happened. And happened.'

Yep.

I do believe that you'd need an industrial sander to remove the grin from my face ... though I hadn't expected the spider-girl to join in. She's extremely lucky I'm not arachnophobic.

She brought bondage ropes!

And had GREAT tits!

... anyway!

"Yes?"

I'm actually in a good mood, though ... so my tone is only mildly irritated at getting roused early.

How do I know it's early? I look at the occupants in my bed and decide that anything trying to get me out of it has come too early, that's how.

Don't judge me.

"Sire, your bath is ready..."

Kelenas wrote:Guessing the one I got is a mixture of the first two.

She's the first. Most of the second end up as the third...

Though as your concubine there might be a couple heads she intends to bite off... old scores.

Being even just your concubine is a MAJOR status upgrade that makes her immuned to the being eaten part of "Dog Eat Dog". After all, touch her and you very well could order them killed in ways even a Spider demon couldn't imagine... and they're VERY creative.

Ahhh, the joy of power-plays. As one character in a fantasy-novel put it (roughly paraphrased); "War is a summer-pastime, Politics provides entertainment all year round."

Indeed.

I'll go with Elder/Younger Handmaiden as a title for the sisters, then, and come up with petnames for them later. Same with the Arachne and Lamia.

So, for the moment they're "Arachne Concubine" and "Lamia Concubine"?

Hm... what skills does the Arachne have? If her title was "Thief" probably things related to stealth, poison, assassination, and so on, but anything specific there, or beyond that? And do the four have any other defining/outstanding character-traits or -quirks that might help me come up with petnames or titles?

Arachne Thief is basically the polite way of saying "Assassin".

In any case, though, I'll see what the Demon Maid wants.

"Your bath is ready, sire..."

Psyckosama wrote:They encourage you to do it fast first time and spend the rest of the day making maps

Quartermain has an inheritor of his spirit, then.

She brought bondage ropes!

And had GREAT tits!

Certainly enthusiastic and inventive, that's a point in her favor, and the logistics of what followed were definitely intriguing, if somewhat surreal.

Though I still need to actually, you know, talk to her at some point during the day. Same with the lamia, really, so that we can iron things out.

"Sire, your bath is ready..."

... if the bath is to scale with the rest of the place, that should be an experience.

Actually ...

... yes, yes I am quite interested in seeing how my present bedmates look with their bodies being a canvas for water rivulets. I'm not even going to pretend I'm not.

I'll check the bond to my handmaidens, and see if I can tell whether or not they're awake and just pretending otherwise. Considering they're supposed to be my bodyguards, I'd say there's a fair chance of that. If so, have them wake the lamia and the drider.

Oh, yes, and I make sure to actually thank the maid. Let's start the day off right by being polite.

Psyckosama wrote:"The Dragon Princess has offered her services. Your handmaidens are also well suited for the role as well."

"Interesting, I guess the Grand Princess moves quickly there.

Though High Priest, are there any others at the same level of skill as the Grand Princess or higher that would work as my adviser?"

OOC again with long lists...

OC: What that is to much too? Damn, as I figured you would just give like a list of 5 names with that one mate. Fine, can we just make this easy and give me the top 3 or 5 people for such a role?

On the rule demons normally see 5ish years the way humans would one...

OC: Thanks, that will help a lot in clearing things up.

She's not a kid or anything, just culturally considered inexperienced and immature due to the fact she's still within her first human lifetime.

By their standards your a goddamned Boy King.

OC: Damn, this is going to suck. Though I guess that is one of the reasons they seem to be treating me so caddishly.

"Will probably have to wait."

"Figure is much, as it would be just my luck here in not be able to get properly prepared here."

That's something she holds close to her breasts...

OC:

Not enough time. (AKA Not making it that easy, boyo!)

OC: Oh come on mate, this should be more then reasonable to expect here. As unless they want me to fail here, being able to supply me with at least a standard amount of info that they should already have if The Duke is any good as his job.

So are they just screwing me or is this just you not wanting to write these things up?

Just enough time to get you settled in and the basics cleared out.

"Hells, then does that mean the council meeting is tomorrow or something?"

Psyckosama wrote:She's the first. Most of the second end up as the third...

Though as your concubine there might be a couple heads she intends to bite off... old scores.

Being even just your concubine is a MAJOR status upgrade that makes her immuned to the being eaten part of "Dog Eat Dog". After all, touch her and you very well could order them killed in ways even a Spider demon couldn't imagine... and they're VERY creative.

As the saying goes; "It's good to be the king emperor!"

(For the record, though; for the purpose of the RP I'm ignoring the fact that I'm a rather severe arachnophobic and probably would run away from her screaming like a little girl. Let's just say it's a side-effect of the transformation or whatever.)

So, for the moment they're "Arachne Concubine" and "Lamia Concubine"?

Yep, though I'll come up with pet/nicknames for all four of them later.

"Your bath is ready, sire..."

"Thank you," I reply as I disentangle myself from the other participants of yesterday's little orgy, careful not to wake them (if they aren't already). Once I stand, I give the Demon Maid a smile, "please lead the way."

Psyckosama wrote:

Heh

Quite.

Gerk

"I'm happy to serve you with every part of my being..."

I then just lead her back to the others. "Well I certainly want to keep all four of you on. But the sisters ARE the winners in this whole fiasco so is there something I can officially call you two?"

LEtssay she waited for the scary fire lizard to leave before doing that...

Noted.

"Conditions of contest. Had to be a lovely maiden... and if you want something done, do it yourself."

She pauses, "Though in retrospect I regret not bringing several of my ladies in waiting to assist."

She glances at the other four.

Interesting.

Also, "Since the sisters beat you here, and Frankly I kinda like them already, do you still intend to continue with this endeavor?"

Rieverre wrote:Certainly enthusiastic and inventive, that's a point in her favor, and the logistics of what followed were definitely intriguing, if somewhat surreal.

Indeed.

Though I still need to actually, you know, talk to her at some point during the day. Same with the lamia, really, so that we can iron things out.

By the time you're finished you've wasted theday...

... if the bath is to scale with the rest of the place, that should be an experience.

Actually ...

... yes, yes I am quite interested in seeing how my present bedmates look with their bodies being a canvas for water rivulets. I'm not even going to pretend I'm not.

It's a damned swimming pool!

Well, a swimming pool sized hot spring...

I'll check the bond to my handmaidens, and see if I can tell whether or not they're awake and just pretending otherwise. Considering they're supposed to be my bodyguards, I'd say there's a fair chance of that. If so, have them wake the lamia and the drider.

They're wide awake. An its Arachne.

Oh, yes, and I make sure to actually thank the maid. Let's start the day off right by being polite.

She flushes and stammers her thanks.

Seems they don't thank the help much. But it did make her happy.

Ironforge wrote:"Interesting, I guess the Grand Princess moves quickly there.

Indeed. He heard what she tried. He doesn't know if he should feel cross or not.

Though High Priest, are there any others at the same level of skill as the Grand Princess or higher that would work as my adviser?"

A couple, most of them are in this room.

OC: What that is to much too? Damn, as I figured you would just give like a list of 5 names with that one mate. Fine, can we just make this easy and give me the top 3 or 5 people for such a role?

How manypages has this gone to in how many days? I'm pretty much writing it as I come up with it at this point.

OC: Thanks, that will help a lot in clearing things up.

Alright.

OC: Damn, this is going to suck. Though I guess that is one of the reasons they seem to be treating me so caddishly.

That and a sink or swim culture. Remember, you're replaceable. She's not.

"Figure is much, as it would be just my luck here in not be able to get properly prepared here."

"Consider it a test of your ability to adapt."

OC: Oh come on mate, this should be more then reasonable to expect here. As unless they want me to fail here, being able to supply me with at least a standard amount of info that they should already have if The Duke is any good as his job.

So are they just screwing me or is this just you not wanting to write these things up?

See above.

"Hells, then does that mean the council meeting is tomorrow or something?"

In a day or so. Enough to ask specific questions.

Kelenas wrote:As the saying goes; "It's good to be the king emperor!"

Or failing that, sleeping wit him...

(For the record, though; for the purpose of the RP I'm ignoring the fact that I'm a rather severe arachnophobic and probably would run away from her screaming like a little girl. Let's just say it's a side-effect of the transformation or whatever.)

It's the magic of tits. Holy shit its a Giant Spi... TITS!

Yep, though I'll come up with pet/nicknames for all four of them later.

Okay.

"Thank you," I reply as I disentangle myself from the other participants of yesterday's little orgy, careful not to wake them (if they aren't already). Once I stand, I give the Demon Maid a smile, "please lead the way."

The Handmaidens are behind you after about three feet...

And the place is a damned SWIMMING POOL!

[quote="Brian Boru"]I then just lead her back to the others. "Well I certainly want to keep all four of you on.  But the sisters ARE the winners in this whole fiasco so is there something I can officially call you two?"[quote]

"Your Handmaidens..."

"Traditionally it would be First and Second... but as we finished as a team, how about elder and younger?"

Also, "Since the sisters beat you here, and Frankly I kinda like them already, do you still intend to continue with this endeavor?"

"No, I do not..."

OOC you haven't seen her humanoid form yet.

Psyckosama wrote:"Your Handmaidens..."

"Traditionally it would be First and Second... but as we finished as a team, how about elder and younger?"

"I meant the snake and the Spider but that works as well rather like it actually."

"No, I do not..."

OOC you haven't seen her humanoid form yet.

I thought I did.  You know kissed her hand Cavalier Style.

Psyckosama wrote:It's the magic of tits. Holy shit its a Giant Spi... TITS!

Those probably play a big part in it too, yes.

The Handmaidens are behind you after about three feet...

Well, I probably would have extended a blanket invitation for anyone who'd want to join me anyway, so this works out. Though Arachne probably wouldn't join us; can't really see a spider doing well in water. *ON* it, maybe, but not in.

And the place is a damned SWIMMING POOL!

Wow. Okay, first I clear it with the maid that there'll be food waiting for both me and my girls when I get out of the bath; after our... exertions yesterday we're probably all feeling a bit peckish. That probably was the case already, but better check to be sure.

I also ask there if there is anything in my agenda for the day - meeting someone important, getting tutored in Stuff the Demon Emperor Needs to Know(tm), things like that - and if so, for what time.

Once that is done, I take a look around the bath, trying to get a better idea or impression of it and what kind of bathing etiquette the demons may follow, such as whether there are washing utensils such as buckets and soap to indicate that one should wash before entering the bath itself, that sort of thing. If necessary, I can always ask Kaisho and Haisoksu.

And when everything is said and done, I'll sink down into the bath with a sigh. "I'll probably miss showers before long, but this is also quite nice."

Brian Boru wrote:"I meant the snake and the Spider but that works as well rather like it actually."

Those two are "Concubines"

I thought I did.  You know kissed her hand Cavalier Style.

OH. My mistake. Anyways she politely excuses herself and leaves you to your... duties.

Kelenas wrote:Those probably play a big part in it too, yes.

Well, I probably would have extended a blanket invitation for anyone who'd want to join me anyway, so this works out. Though Arachne probably wouldn't join us; can't really see a spider doing well in water. *ON* it, maybe, but not in.

She's perfectly happy to soak.

Just don't expect swimming.

Wow. Okay, first I clear it with the maid that there'll be food waiting for both me and my girls when I get out of the bath; after our... exertions yesterday we're probably all feeling a bit peckish. That probably was the case already, but better check to be sure.

Of course there is. The High Priest has ordered breakfast for the royal family, your hand maidens... and any "guests"

I also ask there if there is anything in my agenda for the day - meeting someone important, getting tutored in Stuff the Demon Emperor Needs to Know(tm), things like that - and if so, for what time.

She doesn't know. The High Priest is managing that, Sire.

Once that is done, I take a look around the bath, trying to get a better idea or impression of it and what kind of bathing etiquette the demons may follow, such as whether there are washing utensils such as buckets and soap to indicate that one should wash before entering the bath itself, that sort of thing. If necessary, I can always ask Kaisho and Haisoksu.

And when everything is said and done, I'll sink down into the bath with a sigh. "I'll probably miss showers before long, but this is also quite nice."

They seem to follow something along the lines of Japanese bathing traditions but mention it can differ across the realm.

That said you're the Emperor. Do what you want.

Psyckosama wrote:Those two are "Concubines"

They willing to accept that? The snake in particular. The spider doesn't seem to have any better alternatives at the moment.

OH. My mistake. Anyways she politely excuses herself and leaves you to your... duties.

"I'm sure I'll see you later Princess. Take Care."

Alright so, approach spider, ask her talents watch her defeat gravity, concubines, younger and elder names...

"Well now that particular bit of unpleasentness is done with...Younger, Elder, I think there was something we were oh so rudely from. Care to pick up where we left off?"

I grin wolfishly.

Brian Boru wrote:
They willing to accept that?  The snake in particular.  The spider doesn't seem to have any better alternatives at the moment.

Hell yes. Royal concubine? HELL yes.

The Demons are Handmaidens.

The others, concubine.

"I'm sure I'll see you later Princess.  Take Care."

She thanks you and leaves with the grace you'd expect of a noble dragon.

Alright so, approach spider, ask her talents watch her defeat gravity, concubines, younger and elder names...

"Well now that particular bit of unpleasentness is done with...Younger, Elder, I think there was something we were oh so rudely from.  Care to pick up where we left off?"

I grin wolfishly.

You wake up the next morning in a sex pile greeted by a maid.

"Good morning, sire..."

Psyckosama wrote:She's perfectly happy to soak.

Just don't expect swimming.

Works for me. I take it she's joining as well then, probably alongside Lamia?

Of course there is. The High Priest has ordered breakfast for the royal family, your hand maidens... and any "guests"

...the "Royal Family" probably includes the Duke, doesn't it? Also, anything on the time we're expected?

She doesn't know. The High Priest is managing that, Sire.

Alright; probably talking with him about it during breakfast, then.

They seem to follow something along the lines of Japanese bathing traditions but mention it can differ across the realm.

That said you're the Emperor. Do what you want.

Japanese traditions I'll try to follow, then. Ie, having my handmaidens/concubines help me soap up and wash down, then doing the same for them in return, and so on. While (regretably) keeping the fooling around to a minimum so we don't waste too much time.

"Since we seem to have a bit of time," I begin after I've entered the water itself, "there's a number of things I'd like to ask. First of all, why were you so concerned about calming me down when I got angry yesterday? I take it there's a deeper reason for that than just the possibility of me doing something rash?

And considering that we're about to have breakfast with the Royal family soon, I'd like you to tell me about them, and any other persons of importance I should be aware of sooner, rather than later.

For starters, the High Priest. The Princess called him 'Uncle' on our way to the throneroom, but there seems to be no relation between him and the Duke, the Princess' cousin; does that mean he is her uncle on her mother's side? I had the impression that he was the one presiding over the summoning and the tests, but he also seems to be the one who arranges my schedule; does that mean he is something more akin to a Seneschal or Steward, rather than a religious leader as his title suggests?

Next is the Duke. I know he's the Princess' cousin and enjoys antagonizing her, and likely others as well, but I have no idea what his position and duties at court are, if he has any. I'd also like to know whether he has any allies I should watch out for, such as a wife, or other relatives.

Third is the Princess herself. I'm... actually not quite sure what to ask here. I know that I'll have to marry and have children with her to continue the Emperor's line, but beyond that I don't really know anything. On the day I arrived she seemed rather bitter and angry, but I don't think she's always like that, so... I guess I'd like to know more about her as a person.

Fourth would be anyone else who you think likely to show up at the breakfast, if only a brief overview so I won't look *completely* ignorant.

And last, I would like you to give me a rundown of the breakfast and general table etiquette and manners you use here, if only so I'll know where they differ from what I'm used to. And if there's any food or drink I should avoid due to being unfamiliar with them."

Kelenas wrote:Works for me. I take it she's joining as well then, probably alongside Lamia?

Yes.

The Lamia seems to take to the water like a fish. Snakes are good swimmers and she's a bit cold blooded so it warms her right up!

...the "Royal Family" probably includes the Duke, doesn't it?

Of course.

Also, anything on the time we're expected?

You have plenty of time.

Alright; probably talking with him about it during breakfast, then.

Both the concubines are nervous as hell... especially the Arachne who admits she has no table manners... where she's from if you don't eat as fast as you can, you don't eat.

Japanese traditions I'll try to follow, then. Ie, having my handmaidens/concubines help me soap up and wash down, then doing the same for them in return, and so on. While (regretably) keeping the fooling around to a minimum so we don't waste too much time.

You sure

Well, they're professional and flirtatious.

After all, you basically are their husband...

"Since we seem to have a bit of time," I begin after I've entered the water itself, "there's a number of things I'd like to ask. First of all, why were you so concerned about calming me down when I got angry yesterday? I take it there's a deeper reason for that than just the possibility of me doing something rash?

"Until you learn to manage your powers on your own, our most critical role is to act as a power sink to keep you from... overloading your power. If you did so you could harm yourself."

"Or us."

And considering that we're about to have breakfast with the Royal family soon, I'd like you to tell me about them, and any other persons of importance I should be aware of sooner, rather than later.

Depends on what you want to know about.

The sisters could tell you ALL about Oni politics as well as kingdom.

The Lamia knows about her peoples internal politics...

While the Arachne admits she knows more about low society than high...

For starters, the High Priest. The Princess called him 'Uncle' on our way to the throneroom, but there seems to be no relation between him and the Duke, the Princess' cousin; does that mean he is her uncle on her mother's side? I had the impression that he was the one presiding over the summoning and the tests, but he also seems to be the one who arranges my schedule; does that mean he is something more akin to a Seneschal or Steward, rather than a religious leader as his title suggests?

"He's the second son of one of the previous Emperors. Nobody knows which... he's been around damned near forever. He's never made a go for the thrown and has always been loyal and helpful to the standing Emperor. At best he's just not interested in the throne. At worst, he's the rule from the shadows type... nobody is entirely sure. He's an odd one..."

Next is the Duke. I know he's the Princess' cousin and enjoys antagonizing her, and likely others as well, but I have no idea what his position and duties at court are, if he has any. I'd also like to know whether he has any allies I should watch out for, such as a wife, or other relatives.

"Head of Security and Intelligence. He hated the old Emperor with a passion... some people think he even arranged for him to be killed."

The younger shakes her head. "I don't believe so. The Emperor was notorious for disregarding his warnings and schemes as cowardly nonsense. It is quite possible that he simply disregarded the wrong warning."

"True sister. Very true. It is a possibility..."

She nods. "But be careful master. He's useful but profoundly dangerous and inevitably always has his own agenda. He's loyal to the throne and cannot inherit, but he always has some self serving agenda."

"Even if it is to simply entertain himself by infuriating those around him for his own personal amusement."

Third is the Princess herself. I'm... actually not quite sure what to ask here. I know that I'll have to marry and have children with her to continue the Emperor's line, but beyond that I don't really know anything. On the day I arrived she seemed rather bitter and angry, but I don't think she's always like that, so... I guess I'd like to know more about her as a person.

"She's very scholarly. Well bred and well educated, she's knows as being rather approachable... but terribly powerful."

"Her knowlidge of magic is simply obscene for one her age. She's able to use all of the elements to some degree, and her mastery of Darkness and Fire is already the stuff of legend. There are some rumors that claim she's more powerful than her father was."

Fourth would be anyone else who you think likely to show up at the breakfast, if only a brief overview so I won't look *completely* ignorant.

"Noone who'd yet be in the palace. There are some other close members but they're not sure if they're around yet."

And last, I would like you to give me a rundown of the breakfast and general table etiquette and manners you use here, if only so I'll know where they differ from what I'm used to. And if there's any food or drink I should avoid due to being unfamiliar with them."

They do. (no I'm not inventing manners)

[quote="Psyckosama"]

Brian Boru wrote:Hell yes. Royal concubine? HELL yes.

The Demons are Handmaidens

The others, concubine.

"Well that settles that matter then." I say in a chipper voice.

She thanks you and leaves with the grace you'd expect of a noble dragon.

I watch her leave and mutter to myself, "Grand Princess of the Dragon Clan. An interesting one she is...she's one to look out for."

You wake up the next morning in a sex pile greeted by a maid.

"Good morning, sire..."

Glancing back down at the sex pile I mutter, "Well that was certainly fun...I plan to have a repeat of that soon."

Then I look at the maid, "And a good morning to you as well." Looking her up and down I can help but grin in appreciation.

Extricating myself from the mass of nubile flesh I then proceed to strech, crack my neck, back and elbows I then turn back to the maid. "So what can I call you little miss?" I ask in a friendly tone.

Brian Boru wrote:"Well that settles that matter then."  I say in a chipper voice.

Right.

She thanks you and leaves with the grace you'd expect of a noble dragon.

I watch her leave and mutter to myself, "Grand Princess of the Dragon Clan.  An interesting one she is...she's one to look out for."[/quote]The Oni sisters look at you. "She's dangerous master."

"Cross her family and we're all dead."

Glancing back down at the sex pile I mutter, "Well that was certainly fun...I plan to have a repeat of that soon."

Every night if you wish.

Then I look at the maid, "And a good morning to you as well."  Looking her up and down I can help but grin in appreciation.

'"G-good morning you highness!"

Extricating myself from the mass of nubile flesh I then proceed to strech, crack my neck, back and elbows I then turn back to the maid.  "So what can I call you little miss?"  I ask in a friendly tone.

"I'm just the Chamber Maid..."

Psyckosama wrote:The Oni sisters look at you. "She's dangerous master."

"Cross her family and we're all dead."

"I meant interesting as in 'Keep my eye on her or my head would likely be on a platter.' But I thank you for the warning never the less."

Every night if you wish.

 

'"G-good morning you highness!"

Dawww....she's adorable, though running through the help like tissue paper might be frowned upon, and a bit cliche.

"I'm just the Chamber Maid..."

"Well it's a pleasure to meet you Chamber Maid, so..." and an embarrassed tone sneaks in, "You wouldn't happen to know where the bath is in this place because I haven't exactly had the chance to get the layout of my quarters just yet?"