Overlord and the pup

[sunsetking]

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[sunsetking]

There have been more shipments than usual at the docks.

[He frowns.]

Underground passageways, too.

[bloodthirstydawn]

...That doesn't sound good.

[Seth frowns, ears flattening a bit]

That will be hard to track...

[sunsetking]

I’ve got the pipsqueaks routing it out.

[Leona clicks his tongue. He doesn’t like how convoluted this has become.]

[bloodthirstydawn]

[Seth's ears perk]

I didn't think you brought the fairies.

[Granted Rowan is sleeping somewhere probably.

Moroha does eventually come out. She feels out of place though the clothes aren't too bad. The old woman does know how to do hair and make-up and the clothes fit perfectly. Moroha was surprised. To her credit she does try not to make a face being like this and walks with a certain taught grace and delicateness. Her mother did teach her a few things and ceremonies or festivals at the shrine were a thing.

[sunsetking]

Iris sent them—

[But now he’s distracted by Moroha coming out. He can’t help her stare. It’s…certainly something to see.

It reminds him of Akari.

He might actually be speechless.

Hanako snickers as she steps out from behind Moroha.]

Oh my. The mighty lion is speechless?

[bloodthirstydawn]

[Moroha cleans up exceptionally well. Though she's she thats Hanako's work.

Seth stares a bit too. Oh wow.

Moroha' cheeks start to become more rosy as she frowns a little and looks away]

Alright, alright. I'm dressed up, quick staring...

[She walks over to Leona, peering up at him. She is surely connected to Akari in more than just power. Granted...Akari at least had a few more inches of height]

I just have to dance and be...lady like, right?

[sunsetking]

[He blinks once. Oh. It’s like staring into the past.]

Yeah, that’s all.

[Leona nods.]

Enough to have their attention on you.

[bloodthirstydawn]

I'll do....my best. Like I said, I don't many dances that aren't flowy and shrine maiden like. If this fails, it ain't my fault. Imma feel bad if I sat still forever and we wasted her time.

[She nods to the older woman.]

But I guess I'm ready as I'll ever be.

[Seth smiles at her]

You look stunning.

Thanks...

[sunsetking]

What do you think?

[Hanako looks at Leona expectantly.

Leona gives another slow blink, his ear twitching. He glances away briefly.]

…You do look beautiful.

[Oh, this isn’t good.]

Your guests will be coming in soon, right?

They are. I have the rest of my girls working on getting them settled. Remember girl, your name for tonight is Karina.

[Hanako looks back at Moroha.]

[bloodthirstydawn]

[Her nose wrinkles a bit at the name but she nods.]

I got it. I got it. You could at least call me Moroha....I told you my name like four times.

[Whats with people and not using names? seriously. But she looks at Leona.]

But uh, thanks....I'm guessing you'll be nearby?

[sunsetking]

[They're allergic to names.

Leona nods.]

I’ll be watching from the shadows. So be sure not to mess up too much.

[bloodthirstydawn]

[She blinks and frowns more at him.]

Gee, thanks for the boost in confidence. I won't mess up at all, jerk.

[She huffs at him. Seth smiles? Leona be nice...even if that is nice for you.]

[sunsetking]

Looking forward to watching it then.

[His ear twitches toward the door.]

They’re coming.

[Hanako grunts but ushers Moroha to the back.

Leona leads Seth upstairs in the meantime.]

[bloodthirstydawn]

[Moroha protests a bit but goes along in the end. Fine....

Seth follows along after Leona]

Things will be starting soon then...

[sunsetking]

From here, it’ll be dependent on how well the pup does.

[Leona sighs.]

I’m beginning to get a bad feeling about this whole situation.

[bloodthirstydawn]

You do…? I mean we’ll be watching and the point is for her to kinda get kidnapped isn’t it?

[Seth glances to him]

[sunsetking]

It is, but it’s more of who’s at the head of this operation that makes me wonder.

[Leona stops on the banisters, giving them a clear view of the stage below. Already, he can see the ‘guests’ coming in. Sailors, noblemen—those with prestige and enough money lining their pockets.]

[bloodthirstydawn]

Any ideas?

[Seth leans on the railing]

So..the point of this place is for girls to dance for guys?

[sunsetking]

Among other things.

[He peers down.]

It’s almost like a display for what’s being offered. The one who dances the best is often the most expensive to be bought for the night. Among other things.

[Leona frowns a bit to himself.]

Sometimes it’s just basic entertainment. Other times, it’ll lead to more…indecent acts.

[bloodthirstydawn]

….if it’s just one night then at least it can’t be that bad?

[He hopes]

Considering the girl would be returned and all…

[Seth never been to a place like this. But the girls that come out to serve and entertain are really pretty. Even Seth can’t help but look at them.]

…this place feels expensive

[sunsetking]

It depends on how things go.

[Leona sighs as his tail sways.]

This place alone is more expensive than Moroha’s town.

[And that’s saying something considering how the town isn’t exactly poor either.]

[bloodthirstydawn]

Seriously?

[His ears shoot up at that. That’s crazy…

He looks over the guests and the place is already getting quite full.]

I can see why you didn’t want to bring Iris anywhere close to here..

[sunsetking]

Iris doesn’t need to be in a place like this.

[And being half-lion, she’d stand out in a different way.

Leona listens to Hanako make her announcement as everyone gets settled into their seats.]

Don’t tell Jack and the rabbit either.

[bloodthirstydawn]

[Seth blinks slowly at that]

Why?

[His ear flicks but he looks towards Hanako]

[sunsetking]

…they’re a little too pure for this.

[Leona sighs.

But the show begins after Hanako finally leaves the stage and women start coming out.]