Party at Mambi's realm, all are invited!

[Universe]

*Alpha walks in eats some marshmallows as his energy capacity goes back up to the 20000s and nods satisfied*

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

<the bunny blinks twice in slight confusion, and passes her paw through your stomach causing a slight warmth. On the display screen, you can see your stomach outlined in great detail with a series of odd symbols passing over it quickly. The bunny retracts her arm as the display goes black and she continues>

An analysis of your digestive systems detects little chance of rejection from finely ground organic fibrous material. Perhaps a low-yield liquefied kale reformed into textured material might be acceptable? I am only learning flavours recently so forgive my ignorance if this is not a desirable option. <she smiles widely>



Very well then, I shall ensure that the chef has a sampling of recently deceased fish for them to enjoy as well. Due to malevolent olfactory responses, they will be segregated in the dining area to ensure the guest comfort levels remain high. I have not tried eating raw fish before. I am not certain my avatar would enjoy that but I believe that @Marius Merganser would, as he has extensive knowledge of fish. Perhaps the otters would benefit from his knowledge? I certainly have...

<catching herself as her privacy protocols kick in, she nods and casually remarks as she examines the displays> Also I should inform you that user designate @Baron Tredegar has requested your presence once you have healed. He can currently be found in the aquatic recreation area near pool number 2. Based on your healing rate, you should be able to oin him momentarily if you choose to do so.

"I'm one of the lucky ones, truth be told. I was made that way. Perhaps I can explain after I figure out what Ahrakas wants with me this time."

Firuthi's body finally finished its repairs. He shrank back down from the Jormungandr form, back into his aquatic form.

This happened to be the moment when the otters woke up.

"Dad!"

"How are you feeling?"

"A lot better. I don't have invasive whispers anymore and I've even gotten to update a few of my systems in my rest time."

"Any new tricks?"

"Can't demonstrate it here. Maybe at the beach."

"....we kind of don't want to swim right now."

"That's alright, because neither do I. Come on, there's a fabricator in the supply closet. Let's get proper outfits."

"Sounds good."

Firuthi and the otters went for the supply closet.

"I actually wanna try something different. How about we dress as crusaders?"

"Oh boy...."

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

Kronos:”It’s a lot to take in the fact that I’ve been lied to all these years and I’m having a hard time processing it”

Kronos:”I just wanted my cousin and I to be on the same side”

Kronos:”I don’t know how he’s doing”

"He was.... anxious. Partly due to long-standing memories, partly due to some lingering malice that the otters dealt with. I think he'll be alright."

 

[Universe]

*I was groaning in agony*

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

With Ahrakas off on other business, Hortense and Hayagriva set to enjoying themselves at the party.

Hortense mainly set herself to the sweeter items on the buffet line. Hayagriva had a taste for nuts... after he figured out the whole barrier thing.

At some point during the party, Hayagriva hesitated for an instant and pulled out his communicator. He stepped away from the buffet line and hit a few buttons on it, looking as if he was sifting through some information. Hortense noticed this, got a glance at the screen.... and hustled over.

"You don't want that on a public screen, Hayagriva!"

"Why not, Hortense?"

There was a gasp and a thud behind the two of them, as a rather tall bunny had just fainted.

"That's why. The forms from last reality tend to shock others."

Hortense knelt by the fallen bunny, trying to get him away from the crowd. She noticed a name somewhere on the bunny's attire.

"Michel? Michel, wake up!"

 

[Universe]

*Kronos stood up quickly*

 

[Universe]

*Lunaris was healing my injuries as he was the god of life*

 

[Universe]

“Uncle Lunaris I missed you”

 

[Baron Tredegar]

<seeing you wave, the deer swims to the edge of the pool, the dazzling protective necklace you gave her gleaming against her beige skintight one-piece swimsuit as she glides closer to the edge of the water. With a warm smile, she lifts herself out of the water and walks over to an amber pad that bathes her in an amber light. Instantly the water on her lifts off her body and floats away from her, collecting into a floating ball that floats off the pad and disperses back into the pool. Fully dry, she walks off the pad and greets you>

Why hello again! I was hoping to see you again once you disappeared from the dining room. Thank you again for this lovely necklace by the way, it came in handy when I slipped off the diving board earlier. <she blushes slightly and resumes her story> Little clumsy I admit, but you were right, it never hurt me at all! But enough about me, how are you doing? Have you been enjoying the party? I heard that there was some kind of commotion while we were all asked to go to secure areas by that holographic rabbit Mambi has...

Yeah, about that. There were a few battles in here involving several Temporal Lords and the High Imperator. The Architects returned and they appointed me as the new High Imperator after the old ones death. So what do you feel like doing?

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

"I'm one of the lucky ones, truth be told. I was made that way. Perhaps I can explain after I figure out what Ahrakas wants with me this time."

Firuthi's body finally finished its repairs. He shrank back down from the Jormungandr form, back into his aquatic form.

This happened to be the moment when the otters woke up.

"Dad!"

"How are you feeling?"

"A lot better. I don't have invasive whispers anymore and I've even gotten to update a few of my systems in my rest time."

"Any new tricks?"

"Can't demonstrate it here. Maybe at the beach."

"....we kind of don't want to swim right now."

"That's alright, because neither do I. Come on, there's a fabricator in the supply closet. Let's get proper outfits."

"Sounds good."

Firuthi and the otters went for the supply closet.

"I actually wanna try something different. How about we dress as crusaders?"

"Oh boy...."

Firuthi and the otters emerged wearing gakuran-style outfits. Yes, even Oriana and Fabiana were wearing them.

Oddly, given the whole point of the gakuran outfit, there was a slight variation in colors between them. Kurt's was dark green, Pavlin's was crimson, Cooper's was dark purple, Oriana's was a dark chocolate color, Fabiana's was the traditional black, and Firuthi's was dark blue.

"I still wanted the crusader idea..."

"Sorry, but no. The other dragons don't like typical crusaders and I think maybe only a few people here would get the joke of the type of crusaders you actually suggested."

"I still got kinda close..."

"It's alright, Pavlin. Maybe he'll bend for that crusader idea for the next costume party or something."

"Probably for the next Fallen Spirits Day."

"So where are we headed?"

"Pool 2. And after I figure out why Ahrakas wanted to talk to me, we go to the dining hall."

"I want fish!"

"You two are in luck. Aurora arranged for them."

"YAY!!"

Firuthi and the otters headed towards the pool area, intent on catching up with Ahrakas.

 

[Universe]

*I walked out of the infirmary a bit weak and in my god form unintentionally I looked intimidating glowing with light that made you tell the truth and nothing but the truth*

 

[Universe]

“Oh boy this isn’t going to end well” *I said entirely naked*

 

[Universe]

*I then found the staff of truth in my hand a relic that was said to have been lost 300,000 years ago I used it to teleport me into pool two smack in the middle of the pool which actually cooled me down and I used the power to shift into a form with clothes*

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

“Oh boy this isn’t going to end well” *I said entirely naked*

*I then found the staff of truth in my hand a relic that was said to have been lost 300,000 years ago I used it to teleport me into pool two smack in the middle of the pool which actually cooled me down and I used the power to shift into a form with clothes*

((Why do I get the feeling that, for the briefest of moments, Universe tripped a morality protocol in this place?))

 

[Universe]

*I came up out of the pool blushing* “sorry about that”

 

[Joltaire]

Meanwhile far away a portal opens. Wunai, master of transformations has entered the realm.

 

[Joltaire]

“Watch out world I have a job to do.” Wunai says. The cloaked fox has hands that glow purple. These hands could change the form of anyone and that’s what Wunai was going to do. Transform those he thought were deserving. He walked along to seek shelter.

 

[Badgermansam]

<the sexy skunk giggles and places her hand on your hips as she looks you in the eye, her own hips never stopping moving to the music> Well now handsome, I'm Sheila. That's Shay-Laaa! Thanks for the drink too, guess you know the <leans in close and whispers> "seeecret code" as well? <she teasingly kisses your cheek as she pulls her head back and continues to dance excitedly, her arms raised in joy> You dance too, sexy? Wheee, good tunes and new friends, love this day!!! C'mon Lisa, jump in and laugh a littlle!!!

<the deer beside her just sighs and resigns herself to her fate, trying feebly to dance but barely moving to the beat, just gently swaying while her skunk friends throws her body around like a mad woman to every bass drop. She blushes slightly and subtly points to her friend and mouths "sorry" with a wink>

<Strype gives a wicked grin as he gets a kiss on the cheek. This evening just gets better and better. He continues to dance along with Sheila, staying close, his feet stomping to the beat and bobbing his head; it wasn't his usual taste in music, but frankly? when your surrounded by pretty girls it all sounds good.> Always happy to make more friends, and who better than such a firecracker as you Sheila. I wonder if your energy ever runs out? or can you dance all night... <While caressing the Skunks tail slightly he can't help but give the deer an occasional glance and a smile. No sense in being rude to her, and as Sheila mouths an apology for her shy friend, Urthstrype winks back at her.> Apologies, my manners escape me, I'm Urthstrype, I fix problems. <He offers the Deer a hand to shake, barely turning away from Sheila while he bounces to the beat with the same firm rhythm as he had the whole time.>

 

[Mambi]

Yeah, about that. There were a few battles in here involving several Temporal Lords and the High Imperator. The Architects returned and they appointed me as the new High Imperator after the old ones death. So what do you feel like doing?

<the doe blinks in surprise as you casually describe a battle> OH, so that's why we were asked to be in the safe areas! Thank you for keeping us safe then! I do hope you weren't hurt? I...I was swimming so not nearly as interesting it would seem. <she chuckles and smirks> Well now, "your highness" <teehee> actually if you're not too busy with your new duties as "High Imperator", Mambi is organizing a friendly dance competition soon as he does each year and I was planning to attend. Do you dance, good sir?

 

[Universe]

*I walked up to them properly clothed*

 

[Mambi]

<Strype gives a wicked grin as he gets a kiss on the cheek. This evening just gets better and better. He continues to dance along with Sheila, staying close, his feet stomping to the beat and bobbing his head; it wasn't his usual taste in music, but frankly? when your surrounded by pretty girls it all sounds good.> Always happy to make more friends, and who better than such a firecracker as you Sheila. I wonder if your energy ever runs out? or can you dance all night... <While caressing the Skunks tail slightly he can't help but give the deer an occasional glance and a smile. No sense in being rude to her, and as Sheila mouths an apology for her shy friend, Urthstrype winks back at her.> Apologies, my manners escape me, I'm Urthstrype, I fix problems. <He offers the Deer a hand to shake, barely turning away from Sheila while he bounces to the beat with the same firm rhythm as he had the whole time.>

<the skunk laughs wildly and bops your hips with hers> Dance all night? Oh baby I can do lots of things all night, honey! Just warmin' up for the dance competition and this year I'm taking the gold baby! WOOO yeah, stripes for da wiin! <she whoops in joy and bops her tail even harder as the deer just sighs softly and explains>

Mambi holds a dance competition every year for fun, Sheila's never won before, and is determined to take it. Anyone can join, no talent or experience needed. We had some breakdancing bunnies before, a tiger doing trap style, and last year some duck (@Marius Merganser ) actually started tango dancing with the AI bunny Aurora! It was the wildest thing but props to them they were pretty good. <she shrugs and smiles as her hips sway gently to the beat> Anyway, that;'s what she's talking about...

<the skunk pushes her way in front of you as she dances as her friend gives her a side-eye> Yeeeeah, that's it all right, and you handsome are my ticket to win!!!

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

As Raine and Ahrakas were talking, Firuthi and the otters finally caught up to them in the pool area.

"There you are."

"Come on, Dad, let the High Imperator have a social life..."

"Well he asked for me in particular. So...."

"Isn't it kind of soon for him to ask?"

"That's what got me. I kinda want to know what you wanted of me, Ahrakas."

 

[Baron Tredegar]

<the doe blinks in surprise as you casually describe a battle> OH, so that's why we were asked to be in the safe areas! Thank you for keeping us safe then! I do hope you weren't hurt? I...I was swimming so not nearly as interesting it would seem. <she chuckles and smirks> Well now, "your highness" <teehee> actually if you're not too busy with your new duties as "High Imperator", Mambi is organizing a friendly dance competition soon as he does each year and I was planning to attend. Do you dance, good sir?

As Raine and Ahrakas were talking, Firuthi and the otters finally caught up to them in the pool area.

"There you are."

"Come on, Dad, let the High Imperator have a social life..."

"Well he asked for me in particular. So...."

"Isn't it kind of soon for him to ask?"

"That's what got me. I kinda want to know what you wanted of me, Ahrakas."

Before Ahrakas could reply to Raine he turned to Firuthi and the otters. Well hello, I was just telling Raine about you all. Raine these are the Architects, Kurt, Cooper, Oriana, Pavlin, and Fabiana. This fellow here is their adoptive father Firuthi. Everyone this is Raine.
Now that introductions are over, lets get to business. Me and the other Temporal Lords were discussing and we think that you Firuthi would be a good candidate for Mitzelcuatls successor as Temporal Lord of Thulcan.

 

[Firuthi Dragovic]

Before Ahrakas could reply to Raine he turned to Firuthi and the otters. Well hello, I was just telling Raine about you all. Raine these are the Architects, Kurt, Cooper, Oriana, Pavlin, and Fabiana. This fellow here is their adoptive father Firuthi. Everyone this is Raine.
Now that introductions are over, lets get to business. Me and the other Temporal Lords were discussing and we think that you Firuthi would be a good candidate for Mitzelcuatls successor as Temporal Lord of Thulcan.

"Me? A Temporal Lord? I'm.... I'm flattered, Ahrakas, but there's quite a few problems with me taking that role."

"Is this because of us?"

"You kids are one part of the reason why I can't in good conscience take on the job. I'm their guardian, Ahrakas. The Architects need to know what large amounts of reality are like, not just one corner of it. Ruling a planet's going to cut into that time."

"I.... have to agree with Dad on that one. We're not exactly a standard family and Thulcan-7 isn't the center of the universe. We need diverse environments way more than your average child does."

"I'm not sure how much of that we got last time around. It may have played into how things ended up."

"Plus, there's a second problem that's already going to cut into that time as is."

"Is this about...."

"I wasn't exactly raised properly myself. Twenty-some-odd years thinking I'm just some random lizard, and in the span of about 3-4 hours my whole world shattered. This might sound really weird to you, but I have no real experience with what being a dragon is like, even an artificial one."

"They're not exactly all alike, Dad."

"I know that, Cooper. But if I can't understand myself, something I might have a chance of getting if I associate more with dragons or androids or AIs, I can't really do much benefit for people. I'm not adjusted enough to my newfound godhood, Ahrakas. This is probably the worst time for me to take on extra duties."

"Wanna call someone up to take your place, Dad?"

"Funny thing, Kurt, that's exactly what I had in mind. Ahrakas, I sadly have to turn down the offer for being a Temporal Lord. What I can do, if you think it will work, is find a few people on my planet who might make decent candidates. You can have a chat with them and see if any of them is good Temporal Lord material, then train them for the duties of the position."

"Ahrakas, what makes a good Temporal Lord? It might help Dad decide his candidates."

 

[Baron Tredegar]

"Me? A Temporal Lord? I'm.... I'm flattered, Ahrakas, but there's quite a few problems with me taking that role."

"Is this because of us?"

"You kids are one part of the reason why I can't in good conscience take on the job. I'm their guardian, Ahrakas. The Architects need to know what large amounts of reality are like, not just one corner of it. Ruling a planet's going to cut into that time."

"I.... have to agree with Dad on that one. We're not exactly a standard family and Thulcan-7 isn't the center of the universe. We need diverse environments way more than your average child does."

"I'm not sure how much of that we got last time around. It may have played into how things ended up."

"Plus, there's a second problem that's already going to cut into that time as is."

"Is this about...."

"I wasn't exactly raised properly myself. Twenty-some-odd years thinking I'm just some random lizard, and in the span of about 3-4 hours my whole world shattered. This might sound really weird to you, but I have no real experience with what being a dragon is like, even an artificial one."

"They're not exactly all alike, Dad."

"I know that, Cooper. But if I can't understand myself, something I might have a chance of getting if I associate more with dragons or androids or AIs, I can't really do much benefit for people. I'm not adjusted enough to my newfound godhood, Ahrakas. This is probably the worst time for me to take on extra duties."

"Wanna call someone up to take your place, Dad?"

"Funny thing, Kurt, that's exactly what I had in mind. Ahrakas, I sadly have to turn down the offer for being a Temporal Lord. What I can do, if you think it will work, is find a few people on my planet who might make decent candidates. You can have a chat with them and see if any of them is good Temporal Lord material, then train them for the duties of the position."

"Ahrakas, what makes a good Temporal Lord? It might help Dad decide his candidates."

That is how I predicted you would answer. The Temporal Lords are tasked with making sure no one abuses the timeline to sabotage the Architects or the fabric of this reality. Anyone you think could be up to that responsibility and not let god-like time travel powers go to their head would be a good candidate.