I was Betrayed then Reincarnated as a Kitsune

Chapter 317: Talks with Nian and Dusk

[Luna POV]

When I walked into the pavilion, I saw all of my party members were up.  I went over and sat next to Soleil.

Morning everyone. (Luna)

Morning nya. (Mio)

Mornin mastermph. (Ophidia)

Whats up? (Luna)

She slept in a weird way last night and now her neck hurts. (Skadi)

Mm-hmm. (Ophidia)

I moved over next to Ophidia and used some healing magic.

Ahhhh.  So much better.  Thank you master, Ill follow you for forever. (Ophidia)

Fufufu. (Luna)

Where were you, big sis? (Soleil)

Outside.  I wanted some fresh air and then ran into Ling, so we talked for a bit. (Luna)

Ah, she seems the mostI want to say normal, of the three we met yesterday.  Not that the other two arent nicewell, one, you know what, Im just going to stop talking now. (Velvet)

I get what you mean, Velvet.  Oh, and Soleil, me and you are going to try and get Dusk to befriend you.  If we manage it by the end of the day I win a bet with Tamamo. (Luna)

Are we going to use that? (Soleil)

Yeah. (Luna)

Sounds interesting.  Mind letting me in on the details? (Nian)

Well, we recently made something that is similar to what Dusk is wanting to do, so I think if we show it to her, shell want to know how we made it, and during that process, she becomes Soleils friend. (Luna)

Haha.  Thats definitely going to work.  If you want some tips on getting Disk to open up to you, just ask me or Ling.  And as a freebie, if you want to even get the chance to befriend her, you need to make sure all her escape routes are closed. (Nian)

So shes a severe introvert.  Good thing Soleil is an extrovert and is looking for an introvert to adopt. (Luna)

I dont know what those words mean, but sure.  Oh, and can I ask to see that mirror again?  Ill treat it with the proper respect.  Oh, oh, and also can you tell me about those moving pictures?  I think I asked yesterday, but the conversation got lost in everything. (Nian)

Please calm down and stop getting so close. (Luna)

Sorry, its just really interesting so I got lost in my excitement.  If I ever get to close or pushy, just give me a good punch and Ill be good as new. (Nian)

Wait, are you one of those types of dragons?  The ones that fall to the M side? (Luna)

No?...OH!  No, no, no, no, that is not what I meant at all.  What I meant was that you just need tono, thats not going to sound convincing.  AGH!  What do I do?  Now our guests have a weird image of me.  Now Ling is gonna be even angrier and I wont learn about the interesting things. (Nian)

Fufufufufufufu. (Luna)

Big sis, stop letting your kitsune nature take over.  Its rude to mess with people that you just met yesterday. (Soleil)

Dont act like you werent enjoying it, Soleil, I saw you smirking. (Luna)

So?  Just because I found it amusing doesnt make it any less rude.  Though I guess you dont really care about that most times, especially with people youre comfortable with, so I guess its fine? (Soleil)

She wouldnt be Lunya if she didnt do something like this nya. (Mio)

Wait, you were messing with me? (Nian)

Yep. (Luna)

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!  You got me good! (Nian)

Nian, shut up, youre too loud this early. (Dusk)

Its not even that early anymore, Dusk.  Though Im surprised to see you out of bed at this time.  You usually dont wake up until late afternoon. (Nian)

Cant really sleep in when guests are here, now can I?  I may not like people, but when I need to show at least the minimum amount of hospitality, Ill do it. (Dusk)

The two sat down across from me and Dusk laid her head on her arms that she had crossed over the table.  Soleil glanced over at me, but I shook my head indicating it wasnt the time for it yet.

Back to the conversation, Nian, I dont mind showing you the mirror again.  As for the movies, thats a bit harder to explain. (Luna)

First off, thank you.  Second, how so? (Nian)

They are just things that I use illusion magic to conjure from memory. (Luna)

Is that all?  Hmmmmmmm.  Well, just telling me its illusion magic makes it easier.  Im already getting ideas for magic tools that can try to imitate it.  Just need good, replenishable sources of mana and a way to capture the image or events into something in real time.*Mumble mumble* (Nian)

Y-you actually managed to get her to be quiet?  I-I didnt think anyone but Ling could do that.  You have my respect.  But dont get me wrong, I still wont let the little fox see my paintings. (Dusk)

Ok, Ive- (Velvet)

Velvet, not now.  I get how you feel, but not now. (Soleil)

Fine, but- (Velvet)

I can handle it.  While I love this side of you, let me handle things like this.  Ill ask for your help if it gets to be overwhelming. (Soleil)

Velvet started pouting as Soleil wouldnt let her finish talking.

Now, now, Velvet, dont pout like that or Ill be tempted to do something to change it. (Soleil)

All I want to do is help.  Youre so like Luna, always wanting to take care of things by yourself. (Velvet)

Then how about later you help me by modeling for a painting? (Soleil)

Does this happen often? (Dusk)

Yes, and with all of us as well.  When they get like that its best to ignore them. (Skadi)

(Dusk)

It was at this moment that Ling walked in to the pavilion.

Dusk, hide not your feelings of inspiration.  If the scene before you is worthy, then paint it as a testament for the future. (Ling)

(Dusk)

While she didnt say anything, Dusks face turned red.  It seems that shes the type that gets embarrassed when she wants to paint a picture involving a couple showing affection for one another.  Either that or she has an overactive imagination and is picturing painting more spicy things.  With this conversation over, Dusk fell into thought like Nian, only her mumblings were a bit clearer.  She was trying to decide what colors to use on the painting she was going to make.

Well, with them all in their own little worlds, what else do you want to do today, Luna? (Skadi)

Probably do some hunting.  Might as well get some levels while were here after all. (Luna)

Still level 90? (Skadi)

Yeah.  Though when I get a golden apple, Ill count it as one level higher. (Luna)

Hearing these words, Nian looked at me again.

You want a golden apple? (Nian)

Yes.  Itll help me get closer to getting a new tail, so that Ill have ten when I ascend. (Luna)

Did they have that kind of effect?  I know all of us have eaten one, but I only ever remember getting a level out of it. (Nian)

No, dear sister.  The apples of gold grant the one that consumes it a single level.  As has been decided by the divine that gifted them.  Miss Lunas circumstance mayhaps be due to the divinity of the apples origin or some other, yet unknown to us quest. (Ling)

Well, I am curious to know which of those options it is, but what about Old Reverious?  No matter how friendly Miss Luna and her friends are with the rest of us, he will never allow her to get close to the tree.  Honestly, Im surprised hes held back as long as he has. (Nian)

It is indeed strange.  I expected the old coot to forgo his pride to attack in the dark hours of the night. (Ling)

My mirror then floated out of my inventory by itself with Tamamos face reflected on its surface.

{Like Id ever allow someone to do something like that.  And even if someone managed to do something like that anyway, Luna would be able to handle it.  Not to mention that nothing short of a divine artifact could physically hurt her.}

Huh.  I kind of feel bad for the old man now. (Nian)

Actually, I do have a question about him.  If he attacks me, is it alright to kill him?  I mean, I wont feel bad for it, but if me doing that affects my relationship with all dragons, then Ill stop at just killing him. (Luna)

Fear not, honorable friend, if he decides to bear his claws, fangs, and magic against you, you must respond in kind.  Fear not souring your reputation among our people, for even we understand that one that kills in self defense is normally not worthy of scorn.  But if you still worry, then feel free to allow us to assist.  For all we need do is ask if the retaliation is true or false. (Ling)

Then if its needed at that time, Ill ask. (Luna)

With that decision made, we moved on to other less important topics.  I allowed Nian to inspect my mirror and Dusk finally figured out whatever she was trying to with her paints, she started painting.  While that was happening, the rest of us left the pavilion with Ling in the lead to show us a bit of the island as well as hunt.

Chaos Realm:

Atmos: Payto, help me out here.

With what?

Atmos: Planning.  I'm taking Grey out later this week, but I'm not sure what to do exactly.

While I don't mind giving my opinion, this is more something you should discuss with Grey, not me.

Atmos: I know, but he knows everything that I would do on a normal date, and I want to mix it up some.

Hmmm.  Have you tried a stay at home date?

Atmos: What's that?

It's where you don't actually leave your home, but the people involved basically pamper each other the whole day.

Atmos: That just sounds like what Luna and Tamamo do.

Well, they are currently limited in the places they can go together, so yeah, but have YOU ever done that?

Atmos:...Not in a really long time...Yeah, this'll work.  Thanks.

No problem.

Atmos: Anything you want me to do since you helped me?

Mind baking a cake for Astraea?

Atmos: Not in the slightest.  What's her flavor preference?

*We proceeded to go into extreme detail about what kind of cake Astraea would be given upon her return from Crisis's place.*