Inuga's Logs: Negative Facing Luna

[Ebiris]

[16:45] <Ebiris> After the other three succubi depart on their various tasks, Inuga finds herself more or less alone in Kitami's manor. Oh, sure, there's the comatose guard, and the presumably sleeping Arisa, and the corpses downstairs, but none of them are making for especially exciting company at this particular moment, so she more or less has no distractions to whatever she might want to do before the other servants are likely to start trickling in.
[16:48] <Inuga> Well, if she's got time to spare, disposing of those bodies is naturally top priority. It's an odious task, but it has to be done (damn her compatriots for leaving the job to her!) Hey, no one said carrying out Malcanthet's work was going to be *all* sex and jollity. Anyway, a heavy cleaver from the kitchen should do nicely, and then--
[16:49] <Ebiris> OOC: do you have any ranks in heal, Inuga?
[16:49] <Inuga> --well, succubi *can* teleport modest amounts of matter, no? If possible, wouldn't it be easiest to dismember the corpses until the bits are of the appropriate size and warp them into solid earth? If such a thing is possible.
[16:49] <Inuga> OOC: No.
[16:51] <Ebiris> Down into the secret passage Inuga goes, entering the summoning chamber where Kitami and her friends met their corporeal ends last night. Demara seems to have made a passing effort at hiding the bodies, though even in the dark she's quite capable of seeing the tangle of bloodied limbs protruding from a lumpy set of curtains tipped over the pile.
[16:58] <Inuga> Well, there seems nothing for it but to burn the bodies. At the very least, it would render the skeletons unidentifiable to anyone who found them--and that's the real concern, isn't it, since Kitami's guards already know she sacrifices people down here? Now, *where* to burn them--that's trickier. Do it outside and the neighbor's will likely notice the smoke or the smell. Bah.
[16:59] <Inuga> Probably best to just hack them into a more manageable size and store them in some out of the way area of the basement until her comrades come back to help with this. I mean, Inuga doesn't have any guided tours of the basement planned, right?
[17:00] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+21
[17:00] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+21 and gets 37." [1d20=16]
[17:01] <Ebiris> As Inuga ponders, she realises that in the perfect stillness of the subterranean chamber, she can hear breathing that doesn't belong to her. An ever so faint rasping sound coming from the covered pile of corpses.
[17:03] <Inuga> Well, now *that's* interesting. "You're not still alive, are you?" she muses, with a smug tone in her voice that should suggest to whoever it is that this condition is likely to be remedied soon. She throws off the curtains.
[17:07] <Ebiris> Throwing off the curtains, Inuga can see a messy tangle of four nude female corpses, all with various bloody wounds... all entirely pale, a sharp contrast to the dark blood slicking their skin and the floor around, clearly visible to Inuga's monochrome darkvision. At a casual glance, especially in the lack of light, they all look pretty dead.
[17:07] <Ebiris> But after a moment's scrutiny, she can see that the redhead with a gash along the side of her neck still seems to be breathing shallowly, her wound clotted over as she lays insensate in this charnel chamber amid the other refuse.
[17:12] <Inuga> "Tch. Sloppy work," she reflects. Inuga snaps her fingers in front of the girl's face. If she can be roused, maybe she might say something useful. You know, before Inuga kills her.
[17:13] <Ebiris> Her eyelids flutter briefly and a scratchy groan comes out of her throat, showing that she's at least somewhat aware, but she doesn't seem able to rouse herself fully.
[17:17] <Inuga> Hm. The girl might know something but, well, getting that from her requires keeping her alive, at least for the moment. Not an attractive option, since she knows what really happened at the summoning. And Inuga will have to be upstairs and presentable soon, so...best to dispose of the wretch and be done with it. she takes out the silver dagger she'd previously got from the cultists and stabs the girl in the heart.
[17:20] <Ebiris> The woman groans as Inuga's dagger snakes in between her ribs, her eyes opening entirely to stare at Inuga's stolen face in a moment of wordless horror before all light fades from them. Unfortunately Inuga has the poor luck of catching a spurt of blood jetting out from the exploratory wound with her heart's final beating, coating her delicate pale hand with crimson vitae.
[17:23] <Inuga> Hellfire! Well, as long as her clothes are clean enough...blood can be washed off her hand easily enough. She leaves the dungeon, heading for the first floor of the house. There's water in the kitchen, no? Inuga pauses at the secret entrance in the library, listening for a moment to make sure none of the servants have arrived early, before moving on.
[17:24] <Ebiris> OOC: listen check
[17:24] <Inuga> roll 1d20+21
[17:24] * Hatbot --> "Inuga rolls 1d20+21 and gets 37." [1d20=16]
[17:26] <Ebiris> The house is quiet, Inuga finds, and a pitcher of water is easily found within the kitchen, more than adequate for rinsing off the still fresh blood.
[17:28] * Inuga does so, cleansing herself as well as her blade and taking care to scan around the kitchen and the trail from there to the library to ensure no suspicious spots of blood mar the floor. Then she doublechecks to make sure the secret entrance in the library is securely shut and settles in to await her staff, taking stock of the library's contents and selecting an interesting-looking volume with which to make herself look bus
[17:29] <Inuga> busy when the the humans show up.
[17:34] <Ebiris> Inuga happens to find an entertaining book regarding the cannibalisation of the poor so that they might actually contribute to society. The outlandish topic seems more at home in an Abyssal library, but it's written with all the dry dreariness of the most hidebound Baatezu scribe. She's just getting into the chapter where different races are compared for their specific taste and nutritious value when she can hear the front door opening.
[17:36] * Inuga waits with her fascinating and quite logical reading material. Servants come to the mistress, not the other way around!
[17:38] <Ebiris> She can hear two sets of footsteps after the door closes again, scurrying past the library door and towards the servants quarters on the ground floor.
[17:41] <Inuga> May as well see if she can overhear anything useful before talking to them! After all, Kitami should know her servants' names, so maybe Inuga can learn this by listening to the two of them. She follows their footsteps quietly and loiters outside the servants' quarters when they settle, hoping to glean the identities of these two before fully establishing her presence and role as lady of the house by barging in and insisting on al
[17:42] <Inuga> all manner of menial tasks from them.
[17:42] <Ebiris> OOC: move silently check
[17:42] <Inuga> Blah, I don't have that one written down. What would my roll be?
[17:43] <Inuga> OOC: Ack, that should've been OOC. >.>
[17:43] <Ebiris> OOC: it's dex + skill ranks
[17:44] <Inuga> roll 1d20+3
[17:44] * Hatbot --> "Inuga rolls 1d20+3 and gets 23." [1d20=20]
[17:46] <Ebiris> Like a ghost, Inuga sneaks after Kitami's servants without a sound. She can hear the sounds of clothes rustling from behind two of the now closed doors in this wing of the mansion, though no conversation.
[17:48] <Inuga> Well, if they're not going to helpful...Inuga chooses a door at random and just barges in. No concessions for privacy or decency--this is HER house, after all. "It's about time you showed up," she huffs imperiously. "I've been awake for some time now."
[17:48] <Ebiris> roll 1d2
[17:48] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d2 and gets 1." [1d2=1]
[17:52] <Ebiris> Thrusting the door open, Inuga is confronted with the sight of a young human woman with curly brown hair and a rather generously proportioned figure... which is all on display, right now, as she's currently in the process of pulling on a pair of black stockings and a garter belt. What looks like a maid uniform is laid out neatly on the bed, while another set of clothes has been folded up next to it.
[17:52] <Ebiris> "Eeek!" she cringes back as soon as Inuga enters, toppling over and splaying her legs with sufficient force to tear the stockings. An expression of utter horror dawns on her dimpled face as the loud ripping noise registers.
[17:57] * Inuga rolls her eyes. "Pray that you take better care of *my* clothes, for your sake," she sighs. "And don't think you can take the time to change into another pair of stockings," she adds. "It'll be a reminder to you to be here when I need you to get to work." With this, Inuga focuses on the girl's thoughts, hoping to glean her position in the mansion's staff.
[17:57] <Inuga> OOC: Detect thoughts.
[17:57] <Ebiris> OOC: remember to quote the DC
[17:57] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+1
[17:57] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+1 and gets 8." [1d20=7]
[17:57] <Inuga> OOC: Oops! 22
[18:02] <Ebiris> She's currently terrified that replacing those stockings will come out of her pay, though there's also a resentful thought in there that she arrived bang on time like she was told, and was one of the first two in the door along with Klaus.
[18:02] <Ebiris> "Of course, m'lady," she attempts to recover her poise as she stands up, ruined undergarments still dangling partially off her legs, before bowing deeply and respectfully, which incidentally provides a nice view of her generous cleavage squeezed between her biceps.
[18:07] <Inuga> Well, Kitami certainly had good taste in some ways! Is this the Albany of the diary Inuga read? Well, she has one name, at least: Klaus. Perhaps she can get the girl's name from talking to him? "Very good," she says, taking a moment to size up the girl with her eyes and making sure to take long enough that she notices. "Come see me in the library when you've settled in."
[18:11] <Ebiris> She does notice the look, and wonders how much of her 'work' today will require kneeling between Kitami's spread legs - something she's quite happy to do if it gets her out of more menial chores. "I'll be along as soon as I've dressed, m'lady," she promises docilely.
[18:12] <Inuga> "Very good," Inuga says, turning away and shutting the door behind her without another word. Time to check on "Klaus" now. Again, she doesn't bother knocking.
[18:15] <Ebiris> In the next room, Inuga finds herself confronted with a tall older human man with neatly combed back white hair, just buttoning up a starched white shirt. Although old, he's solidly built and turns towards Inuga with crisp smoothness. "Mistress, is there aught you require of your servant, right now?" he asks, ice blue eyes boring right into Inuga's.
[18:19] * Inuga quickly reaches the assumption that Klaus is a little higher in the pecking order than the girl, and probably warrants a tiny bit more allowance for dignity. "Not as yet," she says with a smile. "But I'll like to see you later in the library. When I'm done with her," she inclines her head towards the room next door, and then scans Klaus's thoughts for anything he knows about the other servant.
[18:19] <Inuga> OOC: Detect thoughts again, DC 22.
[18:19] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+7
[18:19] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+7 and gets 18." [1d20=11]
[18:21] <Ebiris> "As you say, I will tend to the house until then," he nods briefly. Behind that cool exterior he's hoping for a chance to 'discipline' Clara later on, today. Even if Kitami chooses to be lenient according to her own capricious whims, it wouldn't do for the girl to get off too easily.
[18:24] <Inuga> "Good," she says, closing the door and leaving the man. 'Well, that's two down,' she thinks on her way back to the library. Kitami seems to have built a lovely little pyramid scheme of debauchery here; well enough, it'll make the mortals even easier to control! She goes to the library to wait for Clara.
[18:27] <Ebiris> Back to her reading material, Inuga can hear a few other new arrivals, and some muted conversation in the hallway outside, just before the door opens. Attired in a puffy short skirted black dress with a white apron and frilly headband, Clara closes the door behind her and walks primly up to Inuga, head bowed respectfully.
[18:29] <Inuga> "Ah, Clara. Has everyone else arrived?" she asks, gesturing to the door outside which conversation was recently heard. Again, she opens her mind to Clara's thoughts, seeking to learn who else is here, what their names were, what was just said, and so on.
[18:34] <Ebiris> "Yes, m'lady, I saw Albany and Raul arrive," Clara confirms obediently, inwardly wondering whether they'll get yelled at like she just was.
[18:39] * Inuga nods. Everyone present and accounted for, then. Good! "We have a guest staying on the second floor. She should be here for some time. She's to be treated with the same respect you'd accord me, understand?" She thinks for a moment, then adds drily: "Well, perhaps not that much. But you know what I mean." then, she locks eyes with Clara and uses her supernatural powers to put the girl under her will.
[18:39] <Inuga> OOC: Charm DC 24.
[18:39] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+1
[18:39] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+1 and gets 17." [1d20=16]
[18:42] <Ebiris> "Of course, m'lady, I'll see to your guest's every need," Clara promises, hoping this new guest is at least good in bed. "Is there anything else I can do for you, right now?" she asks, a sultry smile blooming on her lips. She's hoping that a good showing here might make you forget about those torn stockings.
[18:46] * Inuga flashes the girl a curious grin, but shakes her head. "Oh, not just yet, sad to say. I have much work to do this morning; I merely wished to make sure everyone was informed about our guest. I *may* have something special for you this afternoon, however. Could you send in Klaus once you leave?"
[18:48] <Ebiris> "I'll let everyone know about her," Clara smiles, giving Inuga a polite bow before she turns and leaves, closing the door behind her. It's only a moment later when it opens again and Klaus strides inside, making sure to close the door behind him before he approaches and waits to be addressed.
[18:51] * Inuga doesn't waste any time putting Klaus under the same spell; as much as it would be an interesting challenge to manipulate everyone through sheer charisma, she's not taking chances with a hostile rogue element like Aria around. "Clara may have told you, but we a have a guest staying on the second floor. She's to accorded the appropriate level of respect for someone favored enough to be invited under my roof, of course."
[18:51] <Inuga> OOC: Charm again, DC 24.
[18:51] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+7
[18:51] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+7 and gets 8." [1d20=1]
[18:53] <Ebiris> "I'll see to it that appropriate arrangements are made, Mistress," Klaus swears earnestly. "If I may ask, how long will your guest be staying with us?"
[18:56] <Inuga> "Indefinitely," she says simply. "The only other matter I need to draw to your attention is that Clara has gone and torn her stockings. Foolish girl. No doubt she would hate for this to come out of her pay, so perhaps you could impliment some alternate reprimand for her once her morning chores are done?"
[18:57] <Ebiris> "With great pleasure. Will that be all, Mistress?" the butler replies as if they were merely talking about the weather.
[18:59] <Inuga> "For now. Oh, Raul and Albany have arrived as well, have they not? Have they set about their duties yet?" she inquires idly, probing Klaus's mind for any unusual details about Raul in particular since she knows nothing about him right now.
[19:02] <Ebiris> "Yes, breakfast will be served shortly, Mistress, and Raul is working on the garden - I noticed a lot of leaves had blown in with last night's storm, so he'll be busy, today," Klaus replies. He doesn't seem to give Raul much consideration, mind seeming focused on the thought of indulging himself with Albany after he's done with Clara. Or perhaps at the same time.
[19:05] <Inuga> "Of course. Well, we'll let him be for now. That'll be all. I'd like to see Albany when she's ready, however." Again, scanning for info--she doesn't want to interrupt Albany if she's making breakfast *right now*. Inuga might not need to eat human food, but Kitami needs to be seen as doing so regularly.
[19:07] <Ebiris> "I'll let her know," Klaus replies, bowing as he backs out of the room, leaving Inuga all alone with her books.
[19:10] * Inuga opts to read more of that fascinating book about utilizing the socially useless for the betterment of society at large by killing them and eating their flesh, whilst waiting for Albany and/or breakfast to arrive. She hums to herself softly. Things are going well!
[19:15] <Ebiris> Apparently baby elves are far more nutritious than baby humans, but owing to their relative scarcity, and the tendancy of elves to be more wealthy on an individual basis (at least those living in mixed cities, the author posits that an underclass must exist in purely elven societies), they are an inefficient resource.
[19:15] <Ebiris> Before Inuga can delve further, Clara opens the door to announce, "Breakfast is ready, m'lady." Arisa is visible behind the maidservant in the hallway, doing a passable job of acting casual.
[19:20] <Inuga> Bah. Why couldn't the bitch have slept in? "I'll take it in here," she says to Clara, taking time to scan the maid's thoughts to make sure this doesn't clash in any way with Kitami's normal routine. "And you mean, of course, breakfast for two?" She nods to Arisa. "I'm sure our honored guest is hungry as well."
[19:23] <Ebiris> Clara is wondering why not in the dining room, but certainly isn't about to question the boss. "Of course, I'll have Albany bring it right out, m'lady," Clara replies, stepping back from the door.
[19:23] <Ebiris> Arisa looks somewhat dubious, but heads inside through the now vacated space. "Good morning, Lady Kitami," she greets Inuga with a veneer of civility.
[19:25] <Inuga> "Yes, I'd say so," she says cheerily. "You slept well, I assume?"
[19:26] <Ebiris> "Indeed. And yourself?" Arisa asks, carefully taking one of the armchairs opposite Kitami.
[19:28] <Inuga> "As always," she responds with a smile. She doesn't want to get too in-depth in the conversation when she's waiting for a servant to come in at any moment. Sure, they're charmed, but you can never be too careful.
[19:33] <Ebiris> After a moment of tense silence, a girl dressed much the same as Clara (albeit with stockings firmly in place) enters the room with a trolley laden with food. She looks still in her teens, her jet black hair falling partially over her face and helping her to avoid eye contact with the two blondes as she wordlessly serves out trays of sweet buns, buttered jam scones, scrambled eggs, toast, and tea.
[19:37] <Inuga> "Thank you, Albany. If you could return here when I'm done having breakfast with our guest? I'd like to speak to you personally. Otherwise, that'll be all for now." The one-on-one with Albany would have to wait, after all--the suspicious Arisa had to take priority. Inuga heaps her plate with a bit of everything and waits for the maid to exit.
[19:38] <Ebiris> With a wordless bow, Albany departs and closes the door behind her. Arisa eyes her own tray with faint suspicion, poking at her meal with her utensils in an exploratory fashion.
[19:41] <Inuga> "I note with approval that you were not, in fact, ravaged by unholy denizens of the night. I assume you find this agreeable, Arisa? Surely you needn't worry about me poisoning you, after all this?" She swallows a forkful of the scrambled eggs in demonstration.
[19:42] <Ebiris> "Where is said unholy denizen, anyway?" Arisa asks, seeming to give up and take a bite out of one of the scones. "Or do you have her masquerading as one of the help?"
[19:45] * Inuga shrugs. "Sleeping," she says vaguely. "As I'm sure you could guess, morning is not her favorite time of the day. Really, Arisa, I do wish we could drop this mutual suspicion. I mean you no harm, and I would like your stay here to be a comfortable one. Is there anything I could get you from the city to ensure this?" she asks, her voice dripping with genuine concern.
[19:49] <Ebiris> "No," Arisa replies bluntly, before sighing. "No, thank you," she amends, looking up wearily from her pastries.
[19:52] * Inuga gestures around the library while gnawing on a piece of toast. "At the very least, I can offer you plenty to read. Do you have a favored subject? If you insist on viewing this house as a prison, I'd at least like to make sure you don't drive yourself mad here. One must make sure to keep her mind occupied at all times."
[19:54] <Ebiris> "Perhaps I'll peruse it," Arisa looks aroud in scant curiousity. "Though I somehow doubt you'll have any of Ehlonna's holy texts, will you?"
[19:55] * Inuga smiles. "Perhaps somewhere. I myself can scarce remember everything I have here. It may have interested it me at one point."
[19:57] <Ebiris> "Before demon summoning caught your eye?" the mage prods, spreading her scrambled eggs onto a slice of toast before eating it.
[20:00] <Inuga> "Well, you know, they're so much more attractive than the help you'd get with most other religions," she says lightly. "I don't think even you'd dispute that one?"
[20:04] <Ebiris> "I know a few nymphs who'd dispute it... if you're into that sort of thing," Arisa replies, managing a faint smile.
[20:04] * Inuga raises an eyebrow. "Is that so? Perhaps you should introduce me to some."
[20:07] <Ebiris> "Perhaps some day we'll get that chance," Arisa nods primly, drinking her tea now that she's finished most of the solid food available. After draining the cup, "Well... should I retire to my chambers, now?" she asks.
[20:11] * Inuga nods. "If that's what you wish. I can show you around the grounds at some point, but...one step at a time seems best, don't you think?" She stands up and makes her way around the desk, oh so casually catching the hem of her dress underneath one heel and tripping in the ensuing confusion, somewhat embarassingly falling right towards her guest.
[20:11] <Inuga> OOC: Bluff roll, then?
[20:12] <Inuga> roll 1d20+24 to make it look like an accident. >.>
[20:13] <Inuga> roll 1d20+24 to make it look like an accident. >.>
[20:13] <Rei-chan> Inuga rolled : 1d20+24 to make it look like an accident. >.> --> [ 1d20=13 ]{37}
[20:13] <Ebiris> OOC: make a to hit roll
[20:14] <Inuga> OOC: That's...1d20+BAB? Okay.
[20:14] <Inuga> roll 1d20+9 to fall in the right direction. <.<
[20:14] <Rei-chan> Inuga rolled : 1d20+9 to fall in the right direction. <.< --> [ 1d20=20 ]{29}
[20:14] <Ebiris> OOC: bab + str (or dex if you have weapon finesse)
[20:14] <Ebiris> OOC: crit check, haha
[20:14] <Ebiris> OOC: for a crit roll again to confirm it
[20:15] <Inuga> roll 1d20+9
[20:15] <Rei-chan> Inuga rolled : 1d20+9 --> [ 1d20=15 ]{24}
[20:15] <Ebiris> OOC: roll unarmed attack damage x2, which should be 2d3+2xstr mod
[20:16] <Inuga> roll 2d3
[20:16] <Rei-chan> Inuga rolled : 2d3 --> [ 2d3=6 ]{6}
[20:18] <Ebiris> In the ensuing tangle as Inuga falls forward, her flailing arm backhands Arisa sharply across the face, prompting a pained yelp from the captive blonde as she's almost knocked clean out of her chair by the sudden and painful impact!
[20:22] * Inuga feigns shock and horror as she stabilizes. "Oh, Arisa! I'm so sorry, I just lost my balance, and--hold on just a moment, I have healing potions here." She retrieves one quickly and hastens over to Arisa, putting one reassuring hand on her shoulder as she hands over the potion. "Here, take this. I really am sorry, I only wished to shake your hand, as a gesture of trust and all and, well, tripped." She manages to look actua
[20:22] <Inuga> actually ashamed! An unusual expression for Kitami.
[20:24] <Ebiris> Inuga gets an odd look from Albany in the kitchen as she grabs the healing potion, but is gone before anything can come of it. Arisa herself looks to have a rapidly darkening halo forming around her right eye, the flesh their puffing up at an alarming rate. She seems to buy the apologetic act entirely, and knocks back the healing potion in a quick motion.
[20:24] <Ebiris> roll 1d8+1
[20:24] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d8+1 --> [ 1d8=6 ]{7}
[20:25] <Ebiris> The swelling quickly dies down, restoring her face to its previous state. "Yes, well... accidents happen?" she manages, still seeming a bit off balance by the whole thing.
[20:26] <Inuga> Albany can be dealt with later. "Better now, I hope?" she asks, looking earnestly into Arisa's face. And now it's time to turn on the charm!
[20:26] <Inuga> OOC: Charm again, using Boost Spell-like to make the DC 26.
[20:26] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+14
[20:26] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+14 --> [ 1d20=12 ]{26}
[20:27] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+16
[20:27] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+16 --> [ 1d20=5 ]{21}
[20:28] <Ebiris> Arisa's eyes narrow in response to Inuga's oh so concerned look, and she takes a half step backwards...
[20:28] <Ebiris> OOC: lets roll initiative, here
[20:29] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+2 Arisa
[20:29] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+2 Arisa --> [ 1d20=6 ]{8}
[20:29] <Inuga> roll 1d20+3
[20:29] <Rei-chan> Inuga rolled : 1d20+3 --> [ 1d20=18 ]{21}
* Retrieving #dunes modes...
[20:29] <Ebiris> OOC: you can act before she does anything further, so go ahead
[20:31] <Inuga> "Arisa? What's wrong?" Inuga sputters in confusion. Surely this is a big misunderstanding; wasn't it all cleared up as an accident? She tries to tap into Arisa's mind again to plant this notion there.
[20:31] <Inuga> OOC: Charm again, boosted again, DC 26.
[20:31] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+19
[20:31] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+19 --> [ 1d20=4 ]{23}
[20:33] <Ebiris> "Ah... nothing," Arisa shakes her head slowly, seeming to calm down. "Just still a little dizzy, I suppose. You really nailed me, there," she chuckles, giving Inuga a friendly smile.
[20:36] * Inuga nods. "Well, yes. That was terribly oafish of me. I do hope you accept my apology. Now...I'm sure the past day or so has been quite rough for you, and my clumsiness has no doubt not helped matters. Perhaps you'd better head to your room and relax?" She snatches a book from the shelves, looking for something suitably epic and escapist and handing it over. "You know, take your mind off things for a bit."
[20:37] <Ebiris> "I think I will," Arisa nods agreeably as she accepts Kitami's copy of The Story of O. "Still, no harm done, thanks to that healing potion you gave me," she rubs the side of her head briefly before heading out of the library and up the stairs.
[20:39] * Inuga breathes a sigh of relief. Crisis averted! That was definitely too close, but...at least Arisa is among the ranks of the soft and malleable now. Best deal with Albany, and her busy morning's work will be done.
[20:41] * Inuga goes to the kitchen to fetch the maid and bring her back to the library, then.
[20:41] <Ebiris> Albany is still in the kitchen where she was last seen, busy washing the dishes. "M'lady, is everything alright?" she asks when Inuga enters, fragile voice dripping with concern.
[20:43] * Inuga is quick to reassure her. "Oh yes, I'm quite fine. Just a minor mishap, you know. The sort of casual accident that befall even the best of us from time to time." She smiles. "I'd like to talk to you in the library now, child. Dishes can wait."
[20:44] <Ebiris> Nodding, the young girl dries her hands on a towel before submissively following Inuga back to the library.
[20:46] * Inuga wastes no time in opening her mind to the girl's thoughts. From what she's already heard, this one probably doesn't need to be charmed for Inuga to wrap her around her finger, so the succubus decides to have some fun with good old-fashioned mindgames. "You've probably been alerted to the presence of our guest. It's likely I'll soon have more, but for now I wish you to treat lady Arisa with the utmost respect."
[20:47] <Ebiris> roll 1d20-1
[20:47] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20-1 --> [ 1d20=20 ]{19}
[20:48] <Ebiris> "Clara did tell me, m'lady," Albany replies, hands bunching up her apron as Inuga finds that the young girl's mind rebuffs all her efforts to scan it.
[20:51] * Inuga idly senses the aura around Albany while she talks (OOC: Detect Good, yeah). "Very good, then." She walks over to the desk and gestures to the chair vacated by Arisa. "You can sit if you like."
[20:52] <Ebiris> She blinks at that offer, but obediently moves to slide into the chair, knees pressed firmly together. She doesn't register as good at all.
[20:53] * Inuga makes another attempt to scan the maid, hoping whatever confounded barrier kept her out the first time was some kind of fluke. "You've been working her some time, haven't you? Do you like it here?" She paces a little, hovering to Albany's sides but never right in front of her.
[20:54] <Inuga> *working here
[20:54] <Ebiris> roll 1d20-1
[20:54] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20-1 --> [ 1d20=20 ]{19}
[20:56] <Ebiris> Her mind continues to repel all of Inuga's efforts to violate it. "O-of course," she stammers out in response to the question, managing to play the part of the weak-minded maidservant perfectly. "M'lady is very kind, and the other servants always make sure I learn from my mistakes so I can do my job well." That part at least sounds somewhat rehearsed.
[20:58] * Inuga raises an eyebrow. "Oh?" She walks behind Albany, and trails a finger across the back of her neck. "You don't feel that you are mistreated? Well, I am glad to hear that. I have always thought of myself as a harsh but fair-minded mistress." And again, she attempts to claw her way into the unexpectedly stubborn girl's mind. (OOC: ...yeah, again)
[20:59] <Ebiris> roll 1d20-1 attrition will always favour you guys
[20:59] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20-1 attrition will always favour you guys --> [ 1d20=12 ]{11}
[21:02] <Ebiris> With a herculean effort, Inuga finally penetrates Albany's modest mental barriers! And within finds a rather pathetically scared girl. She's waiting for the other shoe to drop and the sexual torture to begin with complete resignation. She thinks Kitami wants to trick her into saying something bad about life here so that she can be punished more severely.
[21:02] <Ebiris> "I'm very lucky to work here, m'lady. You've always treated me better than I deserve," she affirms.
[21:06] * Inuga chuckles softly. She puts her hands on the girl's shoulders and squeezes lightly. "Well enough. I thought I'd figured you out. I know I have unusual methods of disciplining my staff. Why would a young girl stay here..." She leans down and whispers in Albany's ear. "If she didn't enjoy it." Another laugh. "It's good to find a servant who knows her proper place. I just wanted you to know that I appreciate that."
[21:09] <Ebiris> She flushes with shame, and mentally chastises herself for the fact that she does sometimes enjoy it, but only ever with Kitami, never with anyone else in the mansion. But only sometimes, and she's not enjoying it right now. "Y-yes, m'lady. It's exactly like you say," she admits, voice choked with emotion.
[21:14] <Inuga> Steps away, circling back around behind the desk, where she sits down. "There's no need to feel ashamed," she says, adding with a chuckle, "unless that's what works for you. It may be a hard thing to admit to yourself, but you'll be happier for doing so, I assure you. And I am ever so concerned that those beneath me are satisfied with their lot," she says in syrupy tones. "I am simply happy to here that you enjoy working for me."
[21:14] <Inuga> *hear
[21:17] <Ebiris> "I'm happy to make m'lady happy," Albany looks up with glistening eyes. It's true, according to what she's thinking... somewhat. She's rather messed up in the head, and her thoughts are often at odds with herself. She certainly believes that she's a shameful harlot, and only gets exactly what she deserves.
[21:20] * Inuga nods. She'll have to work out that inhibition complex eventually, but the girl certainly offers plenty of material to work with. Seeing how far one can be bent with the use of supernatural abilities sounds an interesting experiment. "I'm glad to hear it. I have research to do this morning, but would it make you happy to visit my chambers tonight?"
[21:20] <Inuga> *without the use
[21:21] <Ebiris> Her breath catches in her throat, making her hesitate for an instant. "Of course, m'lady," she replies, nursing a pathetically desperate hope that this will be one of the 'good' times.
[21:23] <Inuga> "I look forward to seeing you, then." Inuga smiles. "I'm glad we had this little talk. You may return to your duties for now, Albany." She then turns her attention back to her book, the girl quite clearly dismissed now.
[21:24] <Ebiris> Standing up, Albany bows and then pushes the breakfast trolley out, closing the door behind her and leaving Inuga to her own devices.

[Ebiris]

[16:28] <Ebiris> The day at Kitami's manor wears on, with the hustle and bustle of servants doing this and that while Inuga relaxes in the library. It's getting into the afternoon by now, a small lunch having been delivered a few hours earlier, and presumably one went to Arisa as well, though she hasn't been seen outside of her quarters since breakfast and her unfortunate collision with Inuga.
[16:30] * Inuga decides to pay her newly-compliant guest a visit and see how she's getting on. Maybe she's learned a thing or two from her reading material!
[16:32] <Ebiris> Up the stairs she goes, passing by Clara and the nameless guard who was dumped into one of the guest rooms last night, the former seeming to be helping the latter down the stairs as he walks on unstead legs. Both automatically stiffen at the sight of Inuga, bowing respectfully as she passes.
[16:33] * Inuga idly wonders how Clara took her afternoon's reprimand. She says nothing, but nods in a businesslike fashion on her way by, clearly having more important matters to attend to. She does steal a look into Clara's mind in passing, though (OOC: Detect Thoughts still in effect from the morning?)
[16:34] <Ebiris> OOC: no, but you can recast it
[16:35] <Inuga> OOC: Then we do so! DC 22.
[16:36] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+1
[16:36] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+1 --> [ 1d20=18 ]{19}
[16:37] <Ebiris> Clara is puzzling over Tomkins' story about being beaten up by that harmless looking Arisa girl and a big ogre that was with her last night, and how he got in one of the guest rooms.
[16:38] <Inuga> Well, that can be dealt with later. Can't have stories spreading, so she'll take a moment to charm the guard and talk to Clara when she's done with Arisa.
[16:39] <Ebiris> Finishing her ascent of the stairs, Inuga finds Arisa's claimed room ahead of her, the door closed...
[16:40] * Inuga raps lightly on the door. "Arisa?" she asks pleasantly. "Feeling better now, I hope? Would you mind a little company?"
[16:40] <Ebiris> "Come on in," Arisa calls back in a friendly tone.
[16:43] * Inuga enters the room and shuts the door behind her. "Enjoyed your lunch?" she asks, glancing around the room to see how Arisa's settling in.
[16:45] <Ebiris> Arisa sits on a chair she's positioned facing the window, her dog laying on the floor next to her. "It was fine," she nods, holding a familiar book open in one hand. "I have to say, you have the oddest taste in literature, though I suppose it sheds some light on how Mary wound up enjoying her stay." She then makes a face, "Not sure if it's for me, though."
[16:48] * Inuga tsks softly, and walks over next to the chair. She kneels so that her face is just about level with Arisa. "Well, what *is* for you, I have to wonder out of simple curiosity? Could you tell me? You know so much about me already, I think it's only fair that you respond in kind. I'd like to know you better, Arisa."
[16:49] <Ebiris> "Well for one, I'm not especially interested in other women," the mage replies dryly. "Nothing against those who are, just that it's not really for me."
[16:51] * Inuga chuckles. "Well, I can't deny a little bit of disappointment on my part, but far be it for me to dictate someone else's preferences in mates. So what is it you look for in a man, Arisa? Have you been with anyone lately?"
[16:58] <Ebiris> "That's a rather personal question," Arisa huffs slightly, putting the book aside. "If you must know, yes, I have been with someone recently. He was handsome, and charming, and very considerate."
[17:02] * Inuga feigns a wounded look. "It's a very normal question for me, you understand. I feel that it's only natural for us to rejoice in our sexuality, so this is not such a strange thing to ask about in my mind. It's just...another aspect of one's personality. I'm sorry if I offended, but I simply wished to know you better." Then, clasping Arisa's arm, and with a mischievous look: "So...was he good?"
[17:07] <Ebiris> Arisa briefly blushes and rolls her eyes. "When I said considerate, I wasn't talking about him holding doors open for me or cooking breakfast."
[17:11] * Inuga laughs brightly. "Of course, my mistake. I'm glad to hear that Arisa. It's good to find a man concerned about the pleasure of his partner. So many aren't, so I'm happy for you." She smiles, and looks into Arisa's eyes with an expression of total sincerity. Yup, we're just girls here, talking about girl stuff.
[17:13] <Ebiris> With her mind currently befuddled by Inuga's demonic charms, Arisa certainly isn't about to disagree. "I suppose that's probably one advantage of being with another woman, since she'd know exactly what feels good and what doesn't," she admits, smiling back at her new friend. "I remember my first time, I almost swore off it completely it was that bad."
[17:15] * Inuga fabricates an expression of shock, and her voice is thick with sympathy as she speaks. "It is one advantage of favoring women, yes, though I'll not press the point if that's not your inclination. So tell me, please, what happened?"
[17:19] <Ebiris> "Oh, you know," Arisa briefly gestures at her chest covered in modestly baggy cloth, "Treated these like squeeze toys," she grimaces for a second, "Then put it in without giving me any real chance to get ready - the first time hurts bad enough without that!" her voice rises in indignation, "Then by the time I was finally starting to get used to it, he was done. What a mess..."
[17:23] <Inuga> "Typical," Inuga huffs. Only interested in his own enjoyment. There are times I think such men should be flogged until they learn the error of their ways!" She blushes and fakes a sheepish look. "Well, that might seem extreme. But look what this one bad experience did to you. A bad partner can ruin a girl for years. I'm so sorry you had to go through that, Arisa," she says, putting an arm around the mage in a purely comradely
[17:24] <Inuga> fashion.
[17:25] <Ebiris> Arisa doesn't seem to mind the friendly gesture. "It got better after that, at least, but it did take me a while before I felt confident enough to try again," she agrees.
[17:29] * Inuga pats Arisa on the shoulder. "That's good. No woman should feel ashamed or frightened to indulge in the pleasures of the flesh, I think. It's a very natural impulse, and I've always thought it quite unhealthy to deny one's self sexual release. If you would like...my servants are quite skilled in this area. If it would help you relax, I could see that you have some *most* considerate company."(more)
[17:30] <Inuga> Earnest goodwill is clear on her face; she only worries for her friend's happiness, that's all!
[17:34] <Ebiris> "Er," Arisa looks a bit uncomfortable at the offer, "Very generous of you, but I think I'll... let your servants be. I wouldn't want to take advantage of them, after all."
[17:36] * Inuga shakes her head. "It's not a problem at all, Arisa. They're happy to serve." She kneels down in front of the mage, clasping her hand. "Will you at least consider it, for me? You'd find your stay here much more pleasant, and I'm ever so concerned that your at ease in my household."
[17:37] <Ebiris> OOC: do you want to push her to do this, or is it just a friendly suggestion?
[17:38] <Inuga> OOC: Right now, it needs to look like a friendly suggestion, though it is something Inuga wants her to do.
[17:39] <Ebiris> OOC: you can make an opposed charisma check to force her to do it, if you want
[17:39] <Inuga> OOC: Then let's do it!
[17:39] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+1 she's not that charismatic
[17:39] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+1 she's not that charismatic --> [ 1d20=3 ]{4}
[17:40] <Inuga> roll 1d20+10 ahahaha
[17:40] <Rei-chan> Inuga rolled : 1d20+10 ahahaha --> [ 1d20=19 ]{29}
[17:43] <Ebiris> "Well, alright, maybe I'll consider it..." Arisa replies after some hesitation, squirming a bit uncomfortably under Inuga's earnest scrutiny.
[17:44] * Inuga smiles. "Thank you, Arisa. Shall I send someone to you tonight? He'll be most gentlre and responsive, I assure you."
[17:46] <Ebiris> "Um... well, sure, I suppose so," the mage replies, sounding rather nervous and looking out the window rather than meeting Inuga's eyes.
[17:50] * Inuga takes Arisa's chin lightly in her hand and tilts the girl's face to meet her eyes. "It's okay, Arisa," she says softly. "Natural human desires are nothing to be ashamed of. You'll be happier for this in the morning." She stands up and nods. "I'm glad we had this talk, Arisa. I enjoyed it, and hope you did as well...now, I have business to attend to, but dinner will be sent up in a couple hours."
[17:52] <Ebiris> "It was... informative," Arisa replies after a moment as Inuga departs...
[17:53] <Ebiris> OOC: ball's in your court
[17:54] <Inuga> Well, that was a promising start on the mage's road to a life of debauchery and corruption! First, find Clara and Tomkins to make sure the issue of last night's evens are sorted out; then, find Raul and hope the cliche of the hunky male gardener holds true.
[17:55] <Ebiris> Clara is easily found, using a stepladder and feather duster to clean up the ceiling of the main hallway. Since she's currently bereft of underwear, an easy view is provided for any who care to look - indeed, spotting Inuga's approach, she seems to shift her posture a bit to make this easier.
[17:58] * Inuga takes a moment to admire the view. "Clara," she starts drily, "your work is as admirable as always, I see. Could you tell me where Tomkins has gone?" She scans the girl's mind as she speaks, particularly looking for references to Klaus's "reprimand" and how Clara took it.
[17:59] <Ebiris> "He's out watching the gate, m'lady," Clara replies with a little shimmy of her plump derriere. She's wondering just what's up with Arisa but doesn't want to step out of her place by asking.
[18:01] * Inuga pats the girl on the rump as she steps around her. "Very good." Then she pauses for a moment. "You enjoy your work here, don't you?" she asks. "Perhaps some aspects more than others?" she adds with a suggestively raised eyebrow.
[18:04] <Ebiris> "Oh, yes, m'lady," Clara replies pleasantly. "It's nice to work for someone so... hands on." She's quite sincere in what she's saying, according to her thoughts. Whether it's male or female, fellow servant, guest, or master/mistress, she's quite happy to put out on command if it satisfies her own needs.
[18:08] <Inuga> "That's good," she says with a grin, "and an attitude that does so help to foster a pleasant atmosphere amonst the staff and guests both. I just wanted you to know that I appreciate your hard work and that your more...recreational duties shall, in the future, take precedence over mere housework. If someone under my roof needs companionship, well, you have my permission to drop everything to see that they have it. This is agre
[18:08] <Inuga> agreeable, I assume?"
[18:10] <Ebiris> "Very, m'lady," Clara smiles downwards. "Is this about Miss Arisa?" She seemed a bit standoffish to Clara, but maybe she's just shy?
[18:11] <Inuga> "Miss Arisa seems to favor the company of men," she says, mentally adding 'For now, at least.' "Just consider it a general rule."
[18:15] <Ebiris> Clara hopes Arisa likes it rough, in that case. Unless the men show her the same respect they give Kitami and not the maids. "As you say, m'lady," she replies demurely, going back to her dusting.
[18:16] * Inuga nods. "Very good, then." First thing, out to the front gate to speak to the guard. She'll track down Raul afterwards.
[18:18] <Ebiris> Inuga finds Tomkins down by the gate, standing a bit unsteadily. He makes an effort at straightening when she approaches, however.
[18:19] <Inuga> First things first: charm the man (OOC: DC 24) to keep any stories about last night from spreading further. "Afternoon," she says imperiously.
[18:19] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+3
[18:19] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+3 --> [ 1d20=16 ]{19}
[18:20] <Ebiris> "M'lady!" he snaps to perfect attention at Inuga's cold tone.
[18:22] <Inuga> "You may have noticed our burglar from last night is now a...guest of mine? The whole affair was something of a misunderstanding, and she will in fact be staying with us for some time. So we won't be spreading any more stories about how she got here, now will we?" She stands in front of the man to look him plain in the face.
[18:23] <Ebiris> "Of course not, m'lady!" he replies sharply, with a little bit of fear as he almost cringes back.
[18:25] * Inuga smirks at his reaction. "Good. I expect that will you acquit yourself better in any similar incidents in the future. Keep in mind that the fact of the matter being resolved peaceably is the only reason for my uncharacteristic generosity." She steps forward, slides a hand between his legs and gives his balls a suggestive squeeze before turning away and leaving him to his duties. "Understood?" she says in parting.
[18:26] <Ebiris> "Ngh," he totters a bit at the demonic grasp on his family jewels. "Crystal clear," he manages to wheeze out as Inuga departs.
[18:27] <Inuga> With that out of the way, time to find Raul!
[18:29] <Ebiris> Circling around the mansion, Raul isn't too hard to find. He's standing by a large bonfire of leaves and leaning on a rake with a pleased expression on his face as he surveys the blaze, hardly even noticing Inuga's approach.
[18:31] * Inuga opens her mind to the young man, first off (OOC: DT, DC 22), and gives him a good once over. Hopefully he'll make an attractive young partner for Arisa!
[18:34] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+3
[18:34] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+3 --> [ 1d20=4 ]{7}
[18:36] <Ebiris> He does look young, about the same age as Albany - although with his slightly pointed ears, it's hard to tell if that's his real age. His skin is tanned and his black hair is slicked back in a style similar to Klaus'. He's a little bit plain, all told, but seems in good shape judging by his lean build and the wirey muscle on display thanks to the short-sleeved shirt he wears.
[18:36] <Ebiris> Right now he's basking in the satisfaction of finally clearing the garden of all those leaves - sure, there'll be more in a few days, but for the moment the war is won, and he can relax a bit.
[18:39] <Inuga> That'll do well enough! Inuga wastes no time in reaching out mentally to usurp his will (OOC: Charm DC 24). "Raul," she says, glancing around the now-clean yard. "Very nice work, thank you."
[18:39] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+5
[18:39] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+5 --> [ 1d20=14 ]{19}
[18:41] <Ebiris> He turns around to face Inuga. "Thank you, Mistress," he smiles, tone respectful. He's a bit surprised to be receiving thanks, since he's normally overlooked around here. "I'm happy to be of service."
[18:43] <Inuga> "I wonder if I could ask you to do something else for me? My guest on the second floor will be in need of company sometime around sunset. I'd like you to see that she gets it," she says, listening in on his mind to hear his reaction.
[18:47] <Ebiris> Raul feels rather uncomfortable with this, but doesn't want to piss Kitami off. "Are you sure, Mistress?" he asks, sounding uncertain. Maybe she's just looking for an excuse to punish him if he screws this up. He recalls being invited to Kitami's bed once, but the memory is swiftly eclipsed by a vision of how angry she got when he had trouble performing.
[18:52] <Inuga> "I feel she'd respond better to you than to Klaus. Take it slow, be gentle, and pay attention to her needs. If you need any pointers on how to please a woman, I'm sure Clara can help you." She tilts her head, looking at him curiously: "This is not an objectionable duty, is it?"
[18:54] <Ebiris> How objectionable it is depends on what this Arisa is like. The stuff about being gentle and slow at least sounds better than Kitami's usual preferences. "No, Mistress," he shakes his head. "I'm happy to serve." As he looks over his employer, he even finds himself wondering if he could give her style another chance... something about her seems different, today, in a good way.
[18:55] * Inuga nods. "Good. She's a nice girl," she chuckles softly. "Quite a different person from me. She may be shy. Be considerate of her desires and I'm sure you will be both find it a pleasurable and rewarding night."
[18:58] <Ebiris> "I understand, Mistress," Raul nods obediently.
[18:59] * Inuga well, that's the staff dealt with for now. She'll see Albany at night-time. For now, time to retire to her study and await other developments. (OOC: All I need to do right now. We can timeskip and deal in Nihasa whenever).

[Ebiris]

Inuga now joins Die Sapphire Woman