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Post by RuneDrake on Jan 22, 2022 17:07:09 GMT
Letty was no sure about the whole situation, he was been more ashamed and embarrassment feelings are invading him since he was not sure about the sudden size transformation...he might don't look fierce or dominant like he expected to be...but he saw his size as a disadvantage since he has a more scaredy-cat attitude. In the way, he is now an easy target to be captured by others, been damaged as his scales might not be the enough stronger now or shall be devoured by a bigger one. Those ideas crossing his mind were enough thick and enough important, he didn't feel when he was carried by the librarian. Suddenly, be petted. His thoughts were still sparkling in negative ideas...till see the warm-welcoming smile of Kotori.
Words were not needed, the dragon curled around as she carried him in that way...a memory he kinda remember when he was taken by his mother when was a small whelp off the egg...he just stayed there. Reviving the memory. His mind still have daydreaming nightmares but that way of been carried soothes little those haywire thoughts. The petting of both girls soothe little by little those fears yet it will take time.
And sure, some students might saw how the powerful dragon just transformed into this kinda cute yet nervous dog-sized dragon...As some were so eager to pet it as he looks so adorable like it.
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Post by Darkdarling98 on Jan 22, 2022 19:11:30 GMT
Kotori hummed in thought as she continued to pet Letty, noticing it had helped him relax. Considering how Letty's normal behavior seemed to be, she was sure he had a million thoughts of how things could go wrong running around in his head. But if being held like this helped him to relax and calm down, Kotori would carry him until they had found a way to fix the potion's effects.
"For now, how about we go inside to the cafeteria? That way, you're at least safe and warm before we find a way to change you back to your normal size." Akemi suggested, smiling as she gently scratched underneath Letty's chin. This was their best chance to bring the dragon inside before he returned to his normal size and was much more difficult to bring inside the school.
Kotori nodded in agreement. "That isn't a bad idea. I would prefer for him to be inside when he's his regular size rather then out here." And considering the increased glances from the students, a lot of them wanted to also pet Letty and she'd prefer to have that done inside, if possible.
Not that Kotori thought that a bunch of strangers suddenly coming over to pet the dragon would make Letty comfortable. If anything, it'd likely make him panic, little fretting thing he was.
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Post by RuneDrake on Jan 24, 2022 20:45:47 GMT
Lefty doesn’t know what this new felling might be, yet he started to be more close to Kotori. Yet, he knew it will take more than one day to really trust her entirely. Perhaps he needs some time with Akemi too. It was a hard time for the winged reptile to really have trust in himself. “Em…this is something weird to be…” Letty mentioned. Sweat dropping. “I am not a dog nor cat to be pet..but somehow this doesn’t feel bad”
He sighed while looking on the two women as they went inside the structure…as has the sensation of been observed by many eyes. Some newcomers who were not impressed by the size of the dragon and others who had seen the entire dragon size before turn into the small dog size he is now. As many girls and few boys looked the small dragon as something to be pet. Of course, some students were stopped by their own powers or other powers.
“Are they going to eat me?” If he was a cat, he would brittle himself while been over the arms of the librarian. Ready to use the catapult. “Are they going to be my classmates?” He asked again a bit more calm yet in defensive mode all the time.
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Post by Darkdarling98 on Jan 24, 2022 21:29:03 GMT
Kotori smiled as she and Akemi walked inside of the school, heading towards the cafeteria. She could understand the confliction Letty was feeling, somewhat. Considering he was very much a sentient being with thoughts and feelings of his own, most assume it would be degrading or similarly upsetting to be treated somewhat like a pet or child. But, at the same time...it was nice to have someone hold you and take care of you.
Her parents would often do this during the times where she was at the part of teenage hood where she wasn't quite yet an adult, but not a child anymore, and Kotori had always felt a bit conflicted, as well, but she knew they did it out of love.
A bit ahead of the two, Akemi led the way to the cafeteria, gently shooing off any curious students or staff with looks that made it clear the situation was being handled. No need to stress the dragon out, especially when Kotori was clearly protective of him.
"Hmm...they're definitely not going to eat you. And most of them will be your classmates, depending on what classes you take." The librarian reassured, before adding. "Some of the students aren't so nice, however, so you need to be careful who you make friends with, alright?"
If she heard word of Letty being bullied...some books might go flying at some student's heads. But Kotori trusted most of the students. Most, being the keyword.
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Post by RuneDrake on Jan 25, 2022 5:28:37 GMT
Letty remained there while looking some of the students who were looking on him like butterflies ready to stand over a beautiful rose...yet that idea might be sound cute but the small dragon wasn't sure about been there to be presented as a kind of child. He sighed as trying to stand over his back legs over the crossed arms of Kotori, looking as a kind of small prey bird...thing that Letty sighed in dissatisfaction as there is no way to be menacing when he tends to run away from the danger and those anchoring sights on him makes him nervous by the moment... Yet, those ended when Akemi 'shoo-ed' them from the way towards the kitchen.
Letty was thanked to have both women caring him. He laid once more over all his four and curled in Kotori's arms once more. AS he found a cozy place where to rest while waiting for anything that might happen at the end of the night or when the dark clouds arriving become into a more sunny day. Yet that thought was slowed and put in the 'not started plans in his mind.
"Okay..." he said with a small thin yet nervous smile. AS his belly growled once more. Seems the hunger still inside him...he lowered his head in little shy and shame.
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Post by Darkdarling98 on Jan 25, 2022 6:07:22 GMT
Akemi pushed the doors of the cafeteria open, holding them so Kotori could walk through with Letty still in her arms, the librarian nodded gratefully at her. Smiling, the cook made her way to the kitchen as Kotori settled down at a table, and relaxing her arms so that if Letty wanted to get out of them and explore, he could.
But if the dragon wanted to stay with her, she wouldn't be upset at all. Kotori gently scratched as Letty's chin as she listened to the hustle and bustle of the kitchen, the sounds of conversation whisking through the open counter-window. Seems like John was still here.
Akemi entered the kitchen, smiling as she saw John puttering around the kitchen, appearing to make what, from Akemi could seeof a brief glance of the ingredients, appeared to be Sticky Honey Roast. A meat dish covered in a sweet, honey-glazed sauce with some carrots. A perfect choice for the cold night they were going to have.
"John, dear, thank you for getting started on this." Akemi said, smiling as the half-bear anthro gave her a crooked grin over his shoulder. The old sailor was a kind man, and it always was a delight to work with him.
"Ah, Akemi! A wonderful sight for an old man's sore eye! Tis' no trouble at all! Can't let a wee lad...or not so wee lad go hungry, now can we?" John waved it off, as Akemi chuckled, walking over to help with preparing the dish. Seems he was going for the normal sized portion, which was good.
With Letty's small size, the normal size of Sticky Honey Roast should be more then enough to fill his belly, and if he couldn't finish it, the cook was sure Kotori wouldn't mind a few bites. After finishing the cooking quickly, John quickly plated the food and brought it out to the two, smiling warmly as he set it down in front of them.
"Here we are, lad and lass. One Sticky Honey Roast, free of charge." He winked, as Akemi giggled beside him. The half-bear anthro was honestly expecting something...larger considering how much food was brought out earlier, but alas, this school always has something happening.
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Post by RuneDrake on Jan 25, 2022 7:59:16 GMT
The dragon's snout started to smell the delicious meal the metallic made man...creature...like...? whatever had done for him after the advise of the hungry new student arrived at the ears of Akemi herself. He might praise for the food by put both his frontal paws again like he did before but cutting off the ashamed situation he was before...it was a hard thing trying to hide his true aspect. Not right now, but he expected to show at the director about his ID card about the statistics he is wearing and he is not proud to show just because yes...If he finds himself ashamed for not be able to depend under his own. It would be mortifying show the ID Card to anyone who is not the one he is aiming to show it.
He was kinda thinking in show it to Kotori since she was too honest and has take care of him the first day he arrived...day that hadn't finished yet... Perhaps he had to explain to Dearie once more if he will be able to recover his actual form when the whole shrink incident is resolved somehow.
"Um...thanks..." he observed the average giant food in front his eyes. In normal circumstances, the deal might look small and one bite chewing. But in the actual size he is now, he started to munch it the best he could. He bit the delicious roasted dish with such happiness he couldn't but waggle his tail as a dog might do for joy. Kinda weird been observed by both women, and perhaps the weird character behind Akemi...but he was hungry and he chewed the food portions he was able to take off from large gnaws and crunches...yet, he looked on Kotori, and managed to turn the dish to let her take a bite as well. "It is weird eating alone...why don't you accompany me?" He smiled towards the green haired girl. As a small child might give a piece of something he want to share to his mama.
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Post by Darkdarling98 on Jan 25, 2022 8:20:38 GMT
"Ah, no trouble at all, lad. Enjoy, and fill up that belly of yours." John chuckled, wiping his hands on his apron.
The three adults smiled, happy to see Letty was clearly enjoying the meal. Akemi placed some napkins she had gathered next to the place, and Kotori nodded her in thanks, the cook waving it off silently with a warm expression.
As the "mama" of the school, it was only natural for Akemi to treat everyone as her children. It definitely had made some students feel awkward in the past, along with some staff, but Akemi was content with just doing what she could by giving them good meals. Letty was just one of many that she would be looking out for in the future.
A bit taken back, Kotori blinked before smiling and nodding, obviously pleased Letty was sharing his food with her, despite being so hungry earlier. What a sweet boy. "Of course. Food always tastes better when eating together."
Picking up a fork and knife, Kotori cut off a small portion of the meat, gently drizzled with the sauce and took a bite, letting out a happy hum at the taste. It was so delicious, and so warm! Perfect for the chill lingering outside.
And hopefully, it would help Letty settle down to rest. Poor boy's been through a lot today.
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Post by RuneDrake on Jan 26, 2022 20:03:20 GMT
Letty might share the small dinner/lunch food with Kotori all the time as they kept in. Of course, and what the thoughts of both women were clear was correct.
"Thanks for the meal" Due the new size Letty obtained by accident, his hunger was more appeased in time. And a last bite to the meal was enough to make the dragon start to test the table he was over, yet he goes straight down where the floor is...he looked a small empty cabinet that should have some heavy dishes inside and went straight there thinking it was a cave of some sort. He yawned, tested and give some slow circle movements before curling in place and fall sleep there.
Letty might still in his house hunting quest but, by far, he found a nice place where he can be after many times roaming without a real end in his quest...he wonders if Dearie had accommodated as well. Either way, Letty was sure the women and the anthro cook shall, or leave him there and find a better sleeping spot. He was happy enough to accept either of both options.
In some inn from the town, Dearie cleaning his teeth with the small bird-son-like of the dragon alongside. Perhaps it is better present me tomorrow to know if Letty is doing okay inside he thinks once again while the small bird was playing with the towels.
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Post by Darkdarling98 on Jan 26, 2022 20:42:52 GMT
Kotori had to struggle to hold in the loudest squeal she might have ever made upon seeing Letty climb into the cabinet, curling up and lying down to sleep. Oh, he was just too cute...!
Akemi was shaking, her eyes comically alight with stars and tears as she physically held herself back from cuddling the dragon right there and then. John chuckled softly as he gently patted her shoulder. "Ah, be still my beating heart. That's precious." He whispered. Akemi nodded in agreement, feeling very blessed at the sight.
Though she didn't want to move him just as he had gotten comfortable, Kotori didn't just want to leave Letty without a blanket or pillow, but there weren't any nearby, so...makeshift would have to do. Quietly taking off her scarf and winter coat, the librarian snuck over to the cabinet and laid her jacket over the small dragon, and bundled up her scarf to lay under his head, gently adjusting them to ensure he was comfortable.
Smiling, Kotori got up and looked at the cooks, inclining her head at the dragon in the cabinet. "You'll call me if he wakes up?" She asked, and John nodded, gently nudging Akemi towards the kitchen.
"Aye, lass. The lad will be perfectly fine for the time being, so you can head on out." He said, as Akemi smiled and waved. "See you later, dear. Say hello to Sylvia for me, will you?" The cook said, sending one last doting look at the dragon before making her way into the kitchen.
Kotori chuckled. "Of course, Akemi-san. I'll see you both another time, then." Giving a polite bow, Kotori made her out of the cafeteria, taking a glance back at Letty and smiling at seeing how comfortable he was, snuggled up and content. She looked forward to seeing how he'd handle being here.
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Post by RuneDrake on Jan 27, 2022 5:50:32 GMT
Letty felt the cozy texture, as he bite little the jacket to cover him more with it. It was a nice cozy cave in his perspective...and he just remained there sleeping. Snoring little as moving little too there.
Of course, the night arrived at the lights around the town started to light up. As illuminating four shadows making their way towards the gates where the school is.
"If the information was truth, the dragon had been around these corners" Archer mentions as looking the immense structure beneath the metallic gates. "And it seems he had obtained a new place were to dominate"
"We are lucky to lose that strange witch. That hair ain't normal on her" Thief reminded "Seems, the evil red dragon had turned all civilians into devotees"
"I told you. This dragon is serious business. Once defeated, we are going to be applaud as the heroes and be recognized as truly ones" Swordsman said triumphantly.
"How are we going to pass the defenses?" Cleric mentioned yet Archer made a halt with his hand.
"Someone is approaching...let's hide then we shall enter" Archer looks a green haired girl approaching.
"Is she a devotee of the dragon?" Cleric asks
"Not sure, but better wait. She can be a witch, like the one with the living hair or a shapeshifter, like those we had to cross streets behind us" Archer explains, as all four waited in some blind point, they assumed no one is going to see them there.
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Post by Darkdarling98 on Jan 27, 2022 6:14:43 GMT
Kotori hummed as she made her way through the school grounds, checking all the students were headed back to the dorms since it was dark outside, now. Not to mention the chill in the air, it really made her glad they had managed to get Letty inside before it had gotten this cold out. Not to mention that Akemi hadn't been a winter-coat or anything, so the cook likely could have caught a cold.
Not that she was one to talk now, considering she given her scarf and coat for Letty to use as a makeshift pillow and blanket. But the librarian didn't plan to stay outside for long, only taking a quick peek around grounds to ensure no students were outside before heading back in herself.
A friendly meow caught her attention, and Kotori looked at her feet, smiling as she saw Kuro gently winding himself around her ankles. "Ah, Kuro-san. Patrolling, I see." She said, kneeling down to pet the cat demon, who nudged her happily with a purr.
"Yup! Making sure everything's all good!" Kuro said, before leaping into her arms and snuggling into them as she stood up, gently petting him. "Be careful, there's four people outside the school gate, they're hiding out of sight, but they didn't think about hiding their scents." He murmured, causing Kotori to frown and glance over her shoulder at the gate.
"I see... Tell me, Kuro-san...would this group just so-happen to look like an adventuring party of a swordsman, archer, cleric and thief?" She questioned, turning to glare in the direction of the gates.
"Oh, how'd you know?" The feline asked, before squeaking in shock as the librarian's glare turned vicious, a snarl practically on her face. "Seems they caused a lot of trouble for one of our newest students...they're not welcome here." Kotori said in a low growl, narrowing her eyes.
How DARE those horrible people show their faces here?!
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Post by RuneDrake on Jan 27, 2022 9:27:59 GMT
The foursome 'heroes' were thinking in a way to get inside the perimeter, check out for any traps or guardians who might be wandering around. It's a big property so it must be have some monster guarding the whole structure. By the size, they assumed it must be a gargoyle like being to keep vigilance over the parapets of the roof parts. The thief assured there was no statues around in that area when they approached. However, the stone creature might be a statue lying on ground. Over the stone platform where it was carved.
The Cleric mentioned it must be a guardian based in dark powers. Like the witch with her hair, it must be monsters made of shadows...as they crossed with something like it that looked on them and started to use the diverse shadows of the town to travel.
The archer spoke it must be or a giant monster capable to demolish them in seconds or a small creature enough agile to not be caught and prevent their position.
The swordsman was getting a bit impatient yet they had arrived after following the trail of the red dragon, and had swore to the inhabitants to Yggdrasil to finishing it before it can return and tear apart the reign of humans they had worked for many generations and for many lot of dedication too. It will more heroes to deal with the whole armada they had encountered...however, better reckon the area before ask for some help back in the kingdoms.
"Okay, we are going to get access inside..." Sword started "Thief, you are on the lock"
"On it!" she approached at the gate yet she could sense a piercing sight coming from the structure ahead...and the girl that supposed to be there, still there yet caressing what it looks be a cat of some sort. She backs off the sight perimeter. "We have a problem...that woman...it seems he had detected us!"
"WHAT!? HoW!?" Sword asked nervously. Like the plan had been thwarted before they could get inside.
"It seems she has a cat" Thief confirmed what Archer imagined it could be. "And her eyes were shooting daggers towards me...seems like they can see us. It is better to retreat and plan a better strategy"
"Damn! WE are so close!!" Swords bites his lips in great anger. "However, do you think she is a summoner and that cat her summoning? Perhaps..." looking to Cleric and Archer.
"We can see if she is as quick to dodge my arrows" Archer nods accepting the try; "or if she can withstand light power from the Celestial Haven" Cleric nods as well.
This idiots again... Thief scowls silently. As they are going to be blown up once more. Yet, even if her guts said to her to not get involved, her thief nature yells to retrieve the treasure and obtain the best of the rewards once they defeat the whole dragon.
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Post by Darkdarling98 on Jan 27, 2022 19:12:36 GMT
Kotori's glare narrowed in on a source of movement, finally seeing a woman trying to sneak up to the gate who froze upon seeing the librarian look in her direction. Kotori watched her slink back into the shadows, and now that she knew for certain they were still there, raised her voice loud enough to be heard.
It was time to get the message across quite clearly, for Letty and any other students they might try to harm.
"I'm not quite sure what you think you're doing here, but your kind isn't welcome here, 'heroes'." Kotori said, disdain practically dripping from her voice as she continued, "You can either leave now of your own free will and never come back, or I will call the authorities to come get you immediately. This is your first and only warning."
Of course, considering the sheer stupidity she had gathered these people had from what Letty had said before, they weren't likely to listen at all. And the fierce growl that suddenly started rumbling in Kuro's chest proved her right. Kuro was never this aggressive to someone who took the hint.
However, Kotori jumped a little bit when the growl suddenly turned into a fierce yowl that echoed around the entire school grounds so loudly, that all the lights immediately turned on in the windows, making it very well clear to everyone that the entirety of the school staff was awake and alert now.
The feline demon, however, paid no mind to this as he snarled in the direction of the intruders with bristled fur, enraged over what he had heard. HOW dare they try to attack a member of the staff?! Not only did they attempt to harm a child several times but now trying to possibly kill an unarmed woman who was protecting said student?!
Oh, it was on SIGHT now. If the police don't care of these, these....damned monsters, he would!
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Post by RuneDrake on Jan 27, 2022 21:59:17 GMT
"This sounds bad" Cleric mentioned at the group. "How many leveled up monsters this structure might has?"
"I assume there are a couple with high level" Archer said as well, yet looking little the gates to see the girl there. And then, the yowl of the cat. "Seems the guardian is aware. Yet, I can sense the cat is not normal"
"A spawn of hell? Then, there's no problem" Cleric smiles as he has a target his magic kinda can do some affect.
"Guys! Are you really going to take the risk?" Thief sneak peeked again, the lights showed some figures beneath the curtains, and could saw a few figures getting ready of something. "If that dragon had really brainwashed them, we are going to fight a menagerie of monsters and bosses"
"WE must free this town from the invasive power of the red dragon. Only when the beast is destroyed, everything might be easy by then" Swords passed his hand over his hair in an arrogant and self-centered attitude.
"Okay, let's review again. We are heroes around Lvl. 8, and that dragon was at Lvl. 50...and somehow he could brainwash the dwellers in this dungeon which might be Lvl. 50 or above..." Archer analyzes the odds and the favors "...we can deal with this"
"Just a reminder. If we die here, we shall be revived back in our town...and the money to get here is damn high" Thief said to her colleges.
"Okay! Let's do it!" Swords commands as the others were ready to follow, as seems their 'ditching when level up' is more an excuse to keep following him "At the count of Three"
"One....Two...."
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