Overlord and the pup

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[Leona is watching, staring hard. This is going to be a terrible night for his self-control.

He kind of hates this plan now.

He doesn’t seem to register Seth’s presence as he continues to watch Moroha—Akari—move around. The lion recognizes his beloved’s presence more than anything. Know the way she moves and teases.

It isn’t surprising one of the men propositions to Moroha to come to his room afterward.]

[bloodthirstydawn]

[Moroha blinks at that, looking surprised. She…quickly politely declines. But I’m, hear have more drink sir.

She smiles sweetly but is quick to finish pouring the bottle to the other men. She sort of hurries to the back before something catches her foot.

She gasps as she trips and starts to fall and catch herself.

A arm comes out and pulls her back into his lap. The pirate smirks at her]

Careful there, lass. Can’t let a pretty face like yours get hurt.

[His hand strokes down her back making her sit straight up]

A-ah yeah, my apologies?

[Maybe??? What does she even say??? Moroha does quickly move from his lap though he grabs her hand]

if you want to take a break, I don’t mind you keeping me company. Don’t be so quick to leave. My crew and I have been in need of the touch of a refined young woman.

[He pulls her hand and presses his lips to the top of it before opening his mouth and lets his tongue run over her hand and to her arm in one nice lick. A squeak and a shudder escape her and she jumps back quickly.

The man and his crew snicker and laugh. The crew mates whistle after her. She stares at them, her fingers cracking under her sleeve. She wants to claw this guy so bad. He smirks at her, winking]

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[Another growl.

The cups in the pirate’s table suddenly begins to crack, the liquid inside almost beginning to turn into sand.

Except Hanako is suddenly there by Moroha, lips stretched into a smile.]

Now, I understand you are a guest in these parts, sir. However, the rules have been made clear. During this hour, our women are not to be touched unless your proposition has been accepted. Until then, please do not touch my girls.

[Pirates or not, she clearly holds no fear towards the men.]

[bloodthirstydawn]

[Moroha blinks at her. She’s surprised…

The crew mates blink at the table, looking startled. Hook glances down but then to the older woman. A smile pulls at his lips]

I just didn’t want to see her fall. She’s very pretty so it’s hard to resist. Pardon me, madam.

[He tips his hat to the older woman]

Just how much to make it up to you for my rudeness and for the pretty maiden?

[sunsetking]

A little more than what your pockets may have to offer, but if you’re so sincere, a couple gold bars will work nicely.

[Hanako pats Moroha’s shoulder and nudges her toward the back.]

Please enjoy the rest of your evening.

[bloodthirstydawn]

I assure you I have plenty. But I will give you a few gold bars before I depart to make up for my slip up since you’re so understanding with me.

[He glances to Moroha as she leaves and disappears to the back. Such a shame]

[Seth rubs Leona’s back. Easy there]

[sunsetking]

Thank you for your patronage.

[A sweet smile.]


[Leona’s tail is lashing behind him. He’s tempted to claw out that guy’s eyes.]

[bloodthirstydawn]

Of course, madam.

[He smiles back and settles into his chair more.


Seth just tries his best to calm him down. Though it doesn’t seem to be working well]

[sunsetking]

[Leona hates this. He just growls, but at least he remains in place.


Fortunately, the rest of the evening goes well. The other women in the building congratulates Moroha for her dance! They’ve never seen anything so graceful in a long time. ]

[bloodthirstydawn]

[Moroha sheepishly thanks them. They’re all…pretty sweet. She’s surprise it went so well but she does take a seat in the back. How long does she have to be like this again? Lily rests on her shoulder.

Seth gently nudges him to at least sit down]

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[Leona does sit. Ugh. He hates this so much.

It’s when things die down and the guests leave that Hanako does lead Moroha to her assigned ‘room’.]

You've done well tonight, dear. But this is where the real trouble will begin. Be prepared.

[bloodthirstydawn]

…You could explain more than that.

[Moroha makes a face. She frowns as she follows the older woman]

Do I need to stay dressed up like this?

[Dancing aside it is hard to move.]

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[Hanako pats her shoulder.]

There are some clothes for you to change into, but it'll still be a dress. It's necessary since you're still playing a part.

[bloodthirstydawn]

Fair enough I suppose.

[Of course it’s a dress. She sighs but looks at her. She’s…kinda nice]

Thanks lady Harako. For the save and everything.

[sunsetking]

Of course, dear.

[Hanako chuckles, eying her for a moment.]

I can see why he likes you now.

[bloodthirstydawn]

[Moroha blinks at that. Her head tilting to the side]

H-huh?

[Where did that come from??? She looks sheepish again and rubs the back of her neck. Lily giggles]

[sunsetking]

[The old woman smiles kindly.]

He's never been fixated on someone else like this before. It's a nice change for him. That old lion needs someone like you in his life.

[bloodthirstydawn]

Ah…I don’t know about that.

[Blink blink. Her heart is racing a bit at her words though. She feels…happy? Hmm.

She’s not really sure what to make of that.

Moroha pulls on her a bit, playing with it and looking away.]

A-anyway I don’t wanna keep you from the stuff you gotta do. Have a good night Lady Hanako.

[She bows respectfully]

[sunsetking]

You as well, dear.

[Hanako places a hand on her shoulder, leaning close enough to whisper:]

Always be careful of your surroundings. There are more secrets in this village than you think.

[Pulling back, she smiles at Moroha once more before walking away.]

[bloodthirstydawn]

[Moroha blinks at the warning]

……

[Hmm…she’s not sure what to think of that. She knows the village is dangerous but that’s why they’re here.

Shaking her head, she starts struggling off the outfit once the door closes and pulls her hair down.

Walking over to the small closet she does take out the second dress. She sighs at it]

This almost looks like a fancy nightgown…

[But it’s better than the other dress. Just thinner. She changes into the simple dress and flops down on the bed to look up at the ceiling. She…wonders what leona is up to. She has an idea but not exactly what. Lily settles on the window ceil]

[sunsetking]

[It gradually becomes late in the night, enough for almost most people to fall asleep.

There are sounds that creaks in the hallway, hushed voices creeping closer to Moroha's room. Depending on how deep asleep she is, they're going to try to sneak in on her--

It's kidnapping time!]

[bloodthirstydawn]

[She is curled up on the bed, having dozed off despite her best efforts.

Lily yawns though she looks over as the door starts to wiggle. She goes still, turning invisible. She frets over waking Moroha or going to Mythril. The plan is for Moroha to get caught though…right?

She doesn’t like it….

Fretting as the lock carefully is broken she flies out the window to leona.

Moroha stirrs a bit, blinking lazily before a cloth is suddenly pressed over her mouth. It startles her and instinctively she does fight back. Plan or no plan. She elbows the one on her hard but the others do jump in when she starts fighting. They work together to hold her down as the other one starts binding her hands and legs. Whatever is on the cloth over her mouth is making her lightheaded.

Once she’s knocked out, the tallest picks her up and they head out]

[sunsetking]

[Leona is finding he doesn't very much like this plan either.

A shadow slips into Moroha's though.

Wherever these people are going, there are eyes on them. Leona may have...reluctantly...reached out to a certain demon of Hell. Look. The lion doesn't like Kao getting involved in his business and vice versa, but there's a sudden feeling that he doesn't like. It's putting Moroha a bit at risk and no.

He can't have that.

It moves the timeline up, but Leona is watching carefully from wherever he's hiding.

They're moving towards the docks, using the shadows as a cover. There's the scent of a demon in the air and he can smell more lurking around. So, that's what they're planning.]

[bloodthirstydawn]

[Seth is trailing a little further behind so not to draw attention. He keeps to the roof tops.

Lily zooms to Leona. Mythrill catches her, trying to calm her. Relax. They know. Leona hasn’t stopped watching. The fairy isn’t surprised either.

Kao enjoys the rare treat of leona asking for his help~ he might of given the lion a bit of a boost from his own powers. The flowers and plants hear and see everything, relaying it to the lion]

[sunsetking]

[He'll definitely have to go see Kao after this...

But it's when he sees them take Moroha into a ship that he nods to the fairies to disappear. He mutters something under his breath before the clouds begin to gather, a hint of a storm beginning to brew.

The shadow hiding with Moroha's opens one eye, watching and relaying it back to Leona and Seth. They take her deep into the ship--and there's a submarine attached to the bottom of the ship where there are children gathered. All of them tied up and unconscious. But Moroha's taken to the captain of the ship first to be appraised.]