Chapter 1026: Explanation
After a longer period of time than he had expected, Vahn found himself leaning against the external walls of the Tohsaka Manor as Fenrir, now adorned in a black one-piece dressed, happily nuzzled in his arms. With a wry smile on his face, even as gentleness radiated from his eyes, Vahn kissed the top of Fenrir's head before whispering, "I didn't know how much I needed that...I missed you, Fenrir..." This caused her to hum in satisfaction before putting a bit more strength into the ongoing embrace as she replied, "I could feel it, as soon as I could feel anything...Master was calling me, so I came to you as quickly as I could." Following these words, Fenrir gave a few playful pecks around the base of Vahn's neck and collarbone as her tail gently moved the fabric of her dress from side-to-side...
Though the urge to continue where they had left off began to build inside of Vahn's heart, he managed to keep his composure by reminding himself that Rin could return at any moment. There were a few pressing things he needed to take care of and, though he had already 'learned' quite a bit about Fenrir's current state during their reunion, Vahn wanted to test one of his standing theories as soon as possible. Fenrir, understanding his thoughts, gave one last playful nibble of his collarbone, something she wouldn't have been able to do in the past, before adjusting herself on his lap so they could talk more easily. This, of course, didn't stop Vahn from habitually stroking her hair and tail, watching his OP slowly increase alongside Fenrir's rapidly increasing Loyalty...
As was to be expected, Fenrir had lost the benefits provided by her Falna but, unlike him, her internal energy hadn't been affected all that much. Due to her Innates, Fenrir was able to convert 'anything' into a form of energy that was specially adapted to her body. It was this same energy that she had adapted to Eva's Magical System, meaning she hadn't lost any of her learned Magic, the exception being the [Cinder*Ella] she had obtained from Lili. She could no longer freely adapt her shape and race, at least in the more comprehensive meaning of the world. Fenrir still her the ability to use her unnamed Magic to transform but, combined with the ability to manifest clothing, but this was just a complex illusion that drained her reserves rapidly, depending on how much she changed her body.
What Vahn wanted to try was bestowing his Blessing unto Fenrir's body himself, seeing whether or not it could provide her any meaningful benefits other than making her excited at the prospect of bearing his mark. She, of course, happily granted him permission to apply his Blessing, leading to the scene of Vahn leaning over Fenrir's body, bereft of everything but a pair of panties, as he imprinted his Maker's Mark in between her shoulders. The method he used was distinctly different from the one in Danmachi, as the 'core' language was fundamentally different, but that wasn't much of a problem with his ability to automatically convert the language into a structure that matched his intentions. Vahn didn't know the exact origin of the runes he used as part of the mark's foundation, but it ultimately didn't matter as he was able to read it similar to his own status...
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[Status]
Name: [Fenrir Mason]
Age: 33
Race: Vanargandr
Strength: 25D
Endurance: 20D+
Agility: 37C+
Magical Power: 41B+
Good Luck: 38C
Circuit Quality: EX
Soul Tier: 2 (Hero Soul)
Noble Phantasm: ?
Origin: Devour, Moon
Skills: [Insatiable Hunger:(-)], [Heaven Devouring Wolf:C], [Lunar Cry:S], [Freezing Roar:S->A], [Chainbreaker:A->D], [Huntress: SS->S], [Severing Claws:SS->A],
Magic: [True Ice Magic:E](new)
Magecraft: [Cantus Bellax:A->E], [Shundo: S->D], [Koku Shundo:A->H], [Sagitta Magica: A->G], [Crystallitatio Tellustris:B->D], [Reflexio:C], [Hroovitnir:D]
[True Ice Magic]
Rank: E
Passive: Greatly empowers the user's capabilities in areas filled with ice and snow.
Active: Enemies will constantly bleed mana while having their mobility drained within range of the caster's domain. Mana lost by enemies can be absorbed by the caster to supplement their own internal energy reserves.
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Vahn hadn't been particularly surprised by the fact that Fenrir's skills had been 'balanced' to match the standards of the Record but, seeing she had gotten a 'True Magic' by default, he couldn't help wondering if it was related to her prior Cultivation efforts. If that were true, Cultivation might prove to be one of the most reliable means of increasing his strength in this Record. Depending on the circumstances, he may even be able to establish it as an entirely 'new' form of thaumaturgy that didn't seem to exist within the Root at this time. Though there were a few accounts of practitioners in china appearing periodically throughout history, it seemed that much of the 'techniques' that had been practiced were lost during the transition from the Era of Gods to the Era of Men...
Now having 'proved' that it was possible to give his Blessing to others, even if Fenrir was just an exception due to the nature of her body, Vahn was in the best mood he had been in since arriving in this new world. While waiting for Rin's return, he sat on a carved wooden bench with Fenrir snuggly sitting in his lap as he, for what felt like the first time in far too long, brushed her hair. It was even more therapeutic than he remembered, causing Vahn to fall into a dazed, almost meditative state as he absentmindedly ran the brush through her hair. Though her ears and tail would be a bit of an issue, it seemed that the [Spirit Choker] was more than enough to sustain her when she wasn't actively engaged in combat. This meant, so long as he supplemented her reserves with his blood and other 'consumable' items, Fenrir was already at a pretty solid starting point for venturing into this world.
Amidst the long brushing session, continuing even after the sun had started to descend the sky, Fenrir's ears perked up as she directed her attention towards the Manor's front gates. Even her senses were obscured by the barriers littering the Tohsaka Manor so it wasn't until Rin had disabled the security formation that Fenrir became aware of her. Vahn rested his chin on the top of her head while hugging her waist tightly as he explained, "That is a Magus named Rin Tohsaka. She is akin to our benefactor so try to stay on amicable terms with her. We're staying in her house and there is a lot you can learn from her about this world if you can tolerate her presence..." Vahn knew Rin would freak out after seeing Fenrir but, remembering how she reacted upon seeing him transform into a Chienthrope, he didn't think she would complain about Fenrir living within the Manor. Even if she did, that only meant he would have to find a new residence to stay at as, regardless of the circumstances, he wouldn't abandon Fenrir on behalf of anyone...
Though she listened to what her Master was saying, Fenrir still silently sniffed the air before apparently 'realizing' something as she hummed a happy affirmation. It didn't take being the world's greatest detective to deduce that Fenrir had probably been smelling Rin to see if his 'scent' mixed with her own. No matter how much effort you put into washing your body, there was always a bit of the other person's essence intermixed with your own after you became lovers. Vahn attested Fenrir's ability to detect this aroma as something akin to a seventh sense, using the connection they shared to 'affirm' whether or not someone was involved with him. Since he had kept to his word, abstaining from any 'serious' thoughts about Rin and himself, Fenrir was quickly able to identify that Rin wasn't a 'threat'...
Hand-in-hand, Vahn took Fenrir inside the Manor, just in time to here Rin's voice echo, "I'm home~. Is dinner prepared~?" It wasn't until he heard her mention it that Vahn realized he hadn't actually prepared any food, even after promising Rin he would make something she enjoyed. In response, Vahn's mind worked faster than a super-computer as he quickly purchased a few expensive dishes, even from the perspective of OP, to serve as an 'excuse' for his oversight. He even placed them within the kitchen, making it appear as though they were freshly made as he shouted back, "You're just in time. Before that, though, there is someone I want to introduce you to...!"
Rin had been coming toward the sound of his voice but, hearing what he said, the sound of footsteps quickly faded away. Vahn and Fenrir hadn't been that far away, however, so he brought the latter with him to intercept Rin within the hallway. Her eyes immediately snapped to Fenrir, clear suspicion present within before she instinctually looked between the latter's ears and tail. Even without Vahn explaining anything, Rin quickly made a few determinations of her own before looking towards Vahn with a piercing gaze and asking, "Is she from your world...?" Vahn immediately nodded in response to this, adding, "Her name is Fenrir Mason, my closest and most loyal companion..."
Recognizing the name as one of the 'people' Vahn had talked about previously, Rin turned her attention back to Fenrir before releasing a long and exasperated sigh. With the aroma of food calling to her, Rin decided to set her building frustrations aside, instead, commenting, "I want to hear a proper explanation during dinner. Next time, tell me beforehand if you suddenly plan to have more freeloaders staying within my Manor. We only have so many rooms to go around..." As soon as these words left Rin's lips, Fenrir raised her head slightly before saying, in a somewhat 'matter-of-factly' manner, "I will stay in the same room as Master."
Hearing Fenrir's 'proud' declaration, Rin's brows immediately furrowed as she gave Fenrir another appraising look. With Fenrir standing at a 'petite' 148cm tall, compared to Vahn's above-average height of 185cm, there was a significant difference in their sizes. This, combined with the fact that Fenrir actually appeared both youthful and delicate caused Rin's expression to sour as she looked at Vahn with daggers for eyes. Though this might have cowered lesser men, Vahn's gaze remained steadfast as he plainly stated, "Fenrir and I have known each other longer than you have been alive, Rin. As a Magus, you should know better than to make assumptions based on appearance..."
Though they hadn't coordinated it, Fenrir punctuated Vahn's words by using her transformation magic to assume a far more mature figure compared to her 'default' appearance. Rin had been about to make a counter-argument against Vahn but, seeing the unbelievably advanced spell that Fenrir had cast without even chanting, her words got stuck in her throat. This reaction seemed to be in line with the one Fenrir wanted to see as, with a smile that was closer to a grin, she pressed her illusionary breasts against Vahn's arm while affectionately rubbing her head against his shoulder. Rin's reaction to this display was even more humorous than her shock, as her mouth immediately gaped open with a look of sheer incredulity overtaking her.
Before Fenrir could make Rin explode, Vahn roughly stroked her head before half-heartedly saying, "Behave yourself, Fenrir. Remember what I told you, Rin is my friend and 'benefactor'. You should do your best to get along with her, okay...?" Vahn intentionally placed more emphasis on the word 'benefactor', both as a reminder to Fenrir to behave while also reminding Rin of her 'status'. This caused her to immediately default into her somewhat haughty and prideful self as she raised her head slightly before declaring, "That's right~! This is my house so you'll have to follow the rules I set out if you intend to stay here. You and Vahn might have an ongoing relationship, but that doesn't mean I'm going to tolerate your bumping around in the middle of the night. If you want to do stuff like that, go to a love hotel or something...!"
Fenrir seemed to want to argue against Rin but, before she could say anything to 'expose' their earlier deed, Vahn gently pinched the tender flesh of her abdomen to silence her. Taking advantage of this, he gave a small nod in response to Rin's 'demand' before adopting a casual smile and commenting, "We'll do that, then. I wouldn't want to trouble Miss Tohsaka in the middle of the night, after all..." Since they had been on a first-name basis for a few weeks now, Vahn intentionally called Rin as 'Miss Tohsaka' in an attempt to tease her. As a result, her face became slightly red as she instinctually took a step back, even though nobody had moved toward her. When she realized her own reaction, Rin's face became even redder as she adopted an expression of mock anger before shouting, "That is quite enough of that, Vahn! Now, let us go eat dinner. I skipped lunch entirely in preparation for the meal you promised so it better be damn good...!"
Without waiting for their response, Rin walked by Vahn and Fenrir in a huff, passing right next the latter along the way. As a result, Fenrir's tail lightly thumped Rin's side, causing the latter's steps to slow slightly as she cast her gaze towards the oversized ears and bushy tail adorning Fenrir's body. She knew they were undoubtedly real but, as a result of her earlier shock, she hadn't paid much attention to them before. Now that she got a better look, Rin had the instinctual urge to try and 'pet' Fenrir's head, much like she had seen Vahn do before. Fenrir, however, seemed to sense this as she immediately moved to place her Master between herself and Vahn, 'glaring' back at Rin as she murmured, "Don't think my ears can be touched by just anyone. Only family and Master are allowed to pet me..."
Rin's face became red in response to Fenrir's words but, choosing not to 'argue' over such a silly topic, she instead gave a small huff before heading towards the dining room. At the same time, however, Rin recalled the time when she had stroked Vahn's ears, resulting in her face becoming even redder as she hastened her steps. Vahn and Fenrir were left watching her retreating figure, both standing in silence until Fenrir looked up and asked, "Master, are you intending to take Rin as your lover...?" In response to this, Vahn immediately shook his head before lightly patting Fenrir's as he said, "I can't say for certain what the future will hold, but I have no intention of actively seeking relationships right now. It hasn't even been two months since I left everyone behind...I feel like I would be betraying them if I got together with someone so soon..."
Fenrir, somewhat surprisingly, wasted no time in nodding her head before tightly hugging his body as she said, "If you feel lonely, please come to me before you go seeking out other women...I will do my best to make sure Master doesn't have to rely on others to comfort his heart. I have learned lots from Haruhime and Loki so please don't get taken in by the wiles of other women..." As she spoke, Fenrir's put more strength into her arms as she nuzzled against his chest in an affectionate manner. Vahn's focus, however, was on the 'revelation' that Fenrir had gone to Haruhime and Loki, apparently for 'guidance' on how to best take care of him. This came as an extreme shock was, even in the time leading up to his departure from the Danmachi Record, Vahn felt that the relationship between Loki and Fenrir had always been a caustic one...
While guiding Fenrir to the dining room, Vahn couldn't help but wonder what other secrets Fenrir had kept from him, even though her actions were undoubtedly out of concern for him. After all, Fenrir had a natural aversion towards Loki while, from the moment they met, an intense rivalry had been sparked between her and Haruhime. Though Fenrir inevitably won the 'competition' by a landslide, becoming the one person that was rarely away from his side, it still came as a surprise to learn that she had sought guidance from Haruhime in secret. This wouldn't have been the first time Fenrir took such action but, now that he knew she had learned 'more', Vahn felt anticipation tickling his heart like a cat playfully pawing at it...
Upon reaching the dining room, Vahn was surprised to find that Rin had not only started eating but was well into her second dish as a blissful and contented smile adorned her face. Seeing the two finally arrive, she pointed her chopsticks towards Vahn before shouting, "This is easily the best food you've ever made, Vahn! If you continue to cook like this, I might not even mind if you bring all of your ridiculously oversized family to stay here~." Though she didn't actually mean her words, Rin had been awed by just the smell wafting off the dishes that Vahn had left in the kitchen. She didn't know what kind of meat and vegetables they were but, trusting that Vahn wouldn't poison her, it quickly became impossible for her to resist sampling one of the dishes. After that, Rin only vaguely remembered the time between her starting the meal and Vahn's arrival within the dining room...
Seeing Rin in a much better mood, even though only a few minutes had passed, Vahn returned a smile to her before casually remarking, "At most, there will probably be one other that will come to stay here. For the time being, however, it will just be Fenrir and myself you have to worry about..." With how Rin had reacted to Fenrir, Vahn knew her reaction towards Medusa would be far more extreme. Her clingy nature and childish appearance would set off alarms within her mind, even though Vahn had never actually done anything with Medusa. Most of his interactions with her had been relatively one-sided, even though he did occasionally rub her head when she behaved. For the time being, Vahn had decided to put off summoning Medusa until the Holy Grail War had come to an end as, even though she shouldn't be considered weak, Medusa was a far greater liability than even Fenrir's appetite.
Thinking about the childish 'Gorgon', Vahn felt a little guilty to leave her sitting in his Inventory but, especially when he remembered how Fenrir had described the experience. Though she didn't have the 'instinctual' urge to avoid being sealed away, it couldn't be a pleasant experience to be locked away inside of an empty void for an impossible to determine amount of time. Vahn knew he would have to make it up to her once he was able to freely summon her with his own reserves. Currently, his Od was around 177 but, if his guesstimates were correct, it would take around 400 Od to manifest even Medusa's weakened body. As for Fenrir, she would have taken a monstrous 30,000 Od to manifest as, even though their Soul Tiers were the same, Fenrir's unique constitution and massive mana pool made her far more difficult to summon. Though it was hard to be certain, Vahn estimated her inherent Od was between 5500-6000, meaning she could currently output far more Magical Power than himself...
Knowing her Master was thinking 'flattering' thoughts about her, Fenrir happily dangled her legs from the chair directly next to him as Rin stared at them both from across the table. It was obvious at a glance that Vahn and Fenrir were 'very' close to each other and, even though Rin hadn't proactively tried to shorten the distance by much, it was slightly annoying to see them so 'chummy'. Thus, after finishing another large serving of what she would later learn was Dragon's meat, Rin set aside her utensils before directly asking, "So, I assume you're going to explain how Fenrir ended up here, right? Just like when you first arrived here, I want to hear every detail...starting from where you were while I was away..." Though she didn't believe Vahn had actually followed her, Rin had sensed some of the magical fluctuations during the short skirmish between Vahn and Gray. It hadn't been a major interruption in her conversation with Luvia and Lord El-Melloi II, but it was still a matter worthy of notice...
Hearing Rin's question, Vahn's expression remained a perfect mask of unperturbance as he calmly smiled and began recounting his normal training schedule. Rin frowned slightly in response but, as Vahn 'had' actually done what he attested to, it was difficult for her to see through his misdirection. By the time he began talking about Fenrir, the less-significant details had no longer mattered as she listened closely to all of the details surrounding the Vanargandr's summoning. Rin already knew Vahn was capable of using True Magic but, hearing the 'explanation' he had come up with, combined with the existence of the [Spirit Choker] and the overwall 'fantastical' nature of the story was enough to keep her distracted from the inherent falsehoods contained within. Though Rin felt there was something 'off' about the explanation, she simply credited to the fact that Vahn wanted to keep the more important details of the process a secret...
(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Fenrir has the seventh sense, thot detection','Fenrir's terrifying 'dedication'','If only Rin's intuition worked at times like this xD...')
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Chapter 1027: Acceptance
With Vahn finishing his explanation of events, Rin immediately followed up with a few questions of her own, though not before summarizing, "So, you're telling me that Fenrir, the little girl sitting next to you, is not only a Phantasmal Beast from the Era of Gods, but the actual 'Fenrir' from legends? If that is the case, how exactly did the two of you even meet? Why does she refer to you as Master...?" Once she had a proper grasp on what Vahn was trying to convince her of, Rin felt that there was a much 'bigger' secret he hadn't revealed. The fact that he could not only use True Magic, but could summon being from the Age of Gods was a 'major' flag for her.
Knowing he had come to a crossroads, Vahn unhesitantly decided to place his trust in Rin, immediately answering, "It is not inaccurate to say that I created Fenrir, at least in the world I previously inhabited. Though our relationship has evolved far beyond such labels, she had always called me Master since the time of her creation. As for the answer to your other question, it isn't entirely dissimilar from what you've already deduced. My true nature, other than being a Progenitor, is that of a former God of Creation. Though I currently lack Divine Power, the Mage's Association would likely classify me as a Greater Divine Spirit by virtue of my existence alone..."
Rin looked like a bomb had been set off in her mind, even if she had already harbored suspicions since the moment Vahn first began to inhabit her Manor. His original story mentioned being an Emperor but he had completely glossed over the fact that he was a 'literal' God as well. When she considered that he was apparently involved with a plethora of goddess, however, Rin couldn't help but admonish herself for not making the connection instantly. It wasn't even a logical leap to realize that Vahn must have been a God himself to have possessed so much power, especially since his 'weakened' state was still beyond her current capacity to understand.
Without affording Rin the opportunity to recover, Vahn decided to strike while the iron was hot, adding, "Previously, I had been worried about Fenrir's insatiable appetite so I hadn't been able to summon her. Though it will still prove a bit troublesome, that is no longer a concern...as for why I summoned her now, it was a combination of my loneliness and my desire to test a theory I had been forming over the last month..." As a prodigious Magus, Rin's ears practically perked up in response to the last sentence Vahn had spoken. Since he seemed to be willing to share one of his secrets with her, she set aside her other chaotic thoughts and began to listen attentively to what he would say next...
Deciding not to keep Rin in suspense, Vahn gave Fenrir a small nod, causing the latter to hop off her chair before turning her back to the table. Then, after a flash of magical blue light, her clothes had changed from a one-piece dress to a sports bra that left the back exposed. Rin had been stunned by Fenrir's ability to change her clothing with what appeared to be advanced Magecraft, but this faded quickly as her eyes were drawn to the strange crest on the latter's back. Though her cheeks felt a bit warm when Vahn ran his finger down Fenrir's spine, Rin continued to listen in silence as he explained, "I'm certain you are fully aware of the existence of a 'blessing', a power that gods passed down to mankind in order to help them thrive and prosper..."
Even without Vahn going into greater detail, Rin already knew what he was implying as she watched the crest of Fenrir's back radiate a mystical light that was fundamentally different than Magecraft. She couldn't understand the principles behind it but Rin was absolutely certain that, even if the crest wasn't actually the 'blessing' of a god, it was a form of True Magic she couldn't comprehend. Just looking at the runes made her head feel as if it was being split, causing Rin to avert her eyes as she listened to Vahn explain, "In my previous world, the 'blessings' of gods were commonplace, to the point that hundreds of thousands of people, calling themselves Adventurers, unhesitantly fought against the tides of vicious monsters with the crests of various gods upon their backs. When I came to this world, I had to leave behind my Divinity in the process...however, after learning the Magecraft you had shown me, I was recently able to develop a version of the blessing that functions, even under the restrictions placed on this world..."
Though he didn't even know if the crest would have any effect on her, Vahn had already thought of a few methods to make it seem as if the crest was functional. He wanted to help her increase her strength as, even though he didn't feel any feelings of love and affection for her, Rin was his first 'friend' within this foreign world. Not only had she provided him with much-needed information, but she had 'somewhat' selflessly opened her home to him on the very same day of their first meeting. This had given him an overwhelmingly positive opinion of her so, even though Rin had a few 'quirks' that needed ironing out, Vahn knew he would blame himself if she died as a result of him selfishly denying her the ability to drastically increase her power...
With her intellect, Rin had already seen through Vahn's intentions after considering why he would bother to reveal such a significant matter to her. At the same time, she became 'positive' that Vahn had followed her to the meeting as it almost felt like he was worried about her participation in the upcoming War. This made her heart palpitate in a way it hadn't in nearly three years, even though it was only a brief reaction that quickly faded away when she saw Fenrir standing at Vahn's side. Still, understanding that Vahn was essentially offering to help increase her power, Rin's expression became serious as she asked, "What are the requirements for that blessing of yours? Also, what actual benefits does it provide...?"
Understanding Rin had 'willingly' taken the bait, Vahn's own expression turned serious, even if it was a simple matter. This caused Rin to tightly grip her hands beneath the table as Vahn plainly stated, "Other than having to expose your back to me, there are no other requirements. I will be using what is essentially a higher form of Magical Power to carve the crest, allowing it to take immediate effect. As for the benefits, well, you can expect a qualitative increase in strength, endurance, agility, and even magical power. Though you may not be happy to learn this, your current Magical Power, as far as parameters are concerned, is ridiculously underdeveloped. If you choose to accept my blessing, I can essentially guarantee your magical power would have more than doubled by the end of the week..."
Rin felt as if Vahn had snuck a cheap shot into his explanation but, hearing that she could double her power in less than a week, she was more than a little tempted to accept his offer. Still, reason told her that there were no free lunches in the world so she remained skeptical as she remarked, "You say there are no requirements, but that doesn't match what I know of other 'blessings'. In all of recorded history, there are virtually no accounts of a god bestowing their blessing upon a mortal without some kind of tribute or sacrifice..." Though she had come to trust Vahn, Rin wasn't the type that would simply accept the words of another at face value. She had been betrayed several times in the past and, though Vahn seemed to be distinctly 'abnormal' compared to anyone else she had met, Rin still hesitated to accept his offer, feeling it was 'too good to be true'.
Without minding Rin's skepticism, Vahn adopted a gentle smile as he explained, "In my world, gods bestowed their blessings upon the various races for a variety of reasons. Most commonly, however, was to experience what it was like to have a 'family'. Unlike the legends you know, the gods from my world have no relation to each other. They were uniquely individual existences that were incapable of reproducing through any means, normal or Divine. To experience the kinship they had observed in the other races, the gods chose to descend into the Mortal World to live amongst their creations, creating what became known as Familias, the literal 'families' of the gods. In exchange for power, the 'children' of a Familia would genuinely become as close as family to the gods, living and working alongside them within large residences where the entire Familia would reside..."
Seeing the deep emotions contained within Vahn's eyes as he spoke, Rin felt a lot of her own inhibitions fade away as she commented, "It sounds like a paradise..." If gods were truly able to live amongst people as Vahn described, Rin imagined it must have been a utopia of sorts. Though this was far from the truth, Vahn still smiled in response as he nodded his head. With the efforts he had made, it wasn't far from becoming the ideal world that Rin must have been imagining within her mind. By the time he returned to the Record, it was entirely plausible that he would shape the world into a place where people could genuinely live happily amongst each others as equals. Those that sought strength would be able to rise up and experience a higher form of existence while those content with more normal existences would be allowed to live in peace...
To end his explanation, Vahn looked directly into Rin's eyes, smiling as he said, "My own family is an incomprehensibly vast distance away from here. Even if I wanted to, I would not be able to return without becoming far more powerful than I am at the present moment. While I am a resident of this world, I may not be able to create a new Familia, but that can't stop me from taking on Disciples. As my understanding of Magecraft continues to grow, the restrictions to my current form are rapidly being undone. When the time comes, I will be able to teach you a form of Magecraft that only those from the Age of Gods would have been privy to. As for what I expect in return, I desire only that you continue being the kind and caring woman I have observed you to be..."
Rin took in a deep breath when she heard the final part of Vahn's statement, feelings of anxiety and other, more complex, emotions welling up inside her. Though she felt like the distance between her and Vahn had increased drastically compared to what it was before, Rin felt a greater sense of ease knowing that he thought so 'highly' of her. This, combined with the fact that an increase in power would be extremely helpful in the coming months, caused Rin to release a false sigh of exasperation before 'reluctantly' saying, "Very well. However, if you try anything when applying the crest, don't blame me for showing you how 'uncaring' I can be...!" Since she knew it would require her to remove her blouse, Rin couldn't deny she was feeling a little giddy at the concept of having Vahn apply his blessing to her body...
Instead of teasing her outright, Vahn released a light-hearted chuckle before asking, "When do you want to perform the ceremony? It will take around a half-hour, assuming there aren't any incidents." Since it would only be his second time applying his newly structured crest, Vahn knew there was a chance he could make a mistake during the process. Though it wouldn't take much effort to fix, it could be the difference between a thirty-minute induction ceremony and an hour-long ceremony. When Rin heard his warning, however, she seemed to have a few wayward thoughts as a light blush touched her cheeks as she slammed the table and exclaimed, "I have to take a bath first...!"
Though she had shouted outwards rather boldly, Rin's face only became redder as a result while Vahn and Fenrir looked back at her with deadpan stares. She then tucked her head before exiting the dining room, shouting, "Wait for me in my room...!" on the way out. Vahn was tempted to comment that her choice of words only exacerbated the already awkward situation but he knew Rin was the most aware of this fact. Thus, turning to Fenrir, Vahn noticed that she was still wearing nothing but a sports bra and spats as she stood idly at his side. Taking a close look at her, Vahn briefly recalled the inhibitions he had in the past, things that had been tossed to the side long ago. Though she was almost 'too' petite, Vahn had experience with much smaller women and had become somewhat desensitized to the fact with the passage of time. Now that he was in a new world, he would have to be a little more considerate of his surroundings to avoid unnecessary troubles...
Seeing her Master 'inspect' her, Fenrir puffed out her modest breasts with pride as she began to shimmy from side-to-side, counter to the movements of her tail. Vahn's smile softened when he saw this, followed by a resolution not to care what other people thought. Then, knowing Rin would probably take a much longer bath than normal, Vahn pulled Fenrir to sit on his lap before running both of his hands through her dense matt of hair. Fenrir made no attempts to resist him at all, instead choosing to close her eyes and simply enjoy the moment to the fullest. Vahn's smile continued to grow as a result, followed by him pulling Fenrir's face closer to his before stealing her lips. Her tongue playfully entwined with his and, even though it would probably cause Rin to 'explode', Vahn decided to make the most of his reunion with Fenrir...
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By the time Rin had finished her bath, nearly a full hour had passed. Vahn and Fenrir had eventually moved to Rin's room, a place he had only ever visited once before. The fact that she allowed him to enter without being present herself was a testament to the fact that Rin's 'perception', at least in regards to their relationship, was quickly changing. She would have never allowed a man into her room, regardless of whether or not they were on friendly terms, as it was something akin to a 'sanctuary' for herself. Vahn, however, was no longer considered in the same regards as normal men as, from her perception, he was a Divine Spirit that would soon become her formal Master. At the same time, it was almost as if she were becoming the first follower of a new religion as, even without his Divinity, Vahn's status wasn't all that dissimilar to an actual god's...
When Rin appeared in the room, Vahn was surprised to see that she was only wearing a white blouse and a pair of black panties. The blouse hadn't even been buttoned up, allowing her cleavage and navel to be exposed as a bit of moisture still clung to her hair. When she saw his eyes briefly flicker to her body, Rin pulled the front of her blouse closed, more out of habit than embarrassment. Vahn could see there was a circular scar located on the side of her abdomen, a clear indicator she had sustained a very serious injury in the past. Since the part she tried to cover up was this same side, Vahn intuited that she must be self-conscious about the scar. Once she opened up to him a bit more, he decided he would help her remove it, assuming it was something Rin herself wanted.
Walking around to the side of the bed, which Vahn had enough wherewithal not to sit on, Rin had a determined expression replace the fretful look she had shown only moments before. Regardless of her resolve, however, she still 'glared' at Vahn as she said, "Turn away..." in a slightly demure tone. As he didn't want to cause her undue stress, Vahn turned away without comment, followed by Fenrir doing the same. After that, there was the sound of clothes being shuffled before a muffled 'thump' resonated through the room after Rin sat atop her bed. She had a mattress stuffed with the downy feathers of geese so it was much softer than a normal bed, placing it only a few tiers lower than Vahn's own expectations for the quality of a mattress.
After covering the lower half of her body with a blanket, as the thought of Vahn staring at her backside caused her 'intuition' to fire up, Rin eventually said, "You can look now. Let's get t his over with so I can go to sleep. I'm tired after everything that has happened today." Vahn gave a simple nod, even though Rin wasn't even looking at him, before moving to the side of the bed and saying, "Just just to relax your body and stay as calm as possible. This process can feel very 'itchy' but it will go much faster if you avoid unnecessary movements..." Though the 'actual' process could even cause pain, Vahn's mastery in the [Hands of Nirvana] allowed him to effectively mitigate any pain that Rin would have felt. As for the 'itchy' sensation, that wasn't something he could do anything about as his blessing would 'literally' be making changes to Rin's body as a result of the runes being inscribed into it. If it didn't do this, the blessing wouldn't be able to increase her power, becoming nothing more than a tattoo that she would bear on her back unless he himself removed it...
Understanding that such rituals were often more than a little uncomfortable, Rin nodded her head before turning her face away from Vahn to try and relax. He gave her a bit of time to prepare herself before quietly stating, "I'm beginning..." in a calming tone of voice. Following this, Vahn placed his index finger against Rin's back, wasting no time as he immediately began laying the foundation for her crest. She had twitched upon first contact but, after calming down, the rest of the process went relatively smoothly. The only reason it took a bit longer than normal was that Vahn also sent a few strands of Source Energy into Rin's body during the procedure. Even if his blessing didn't help to increase her parameters by much, having her internal magic circuits strengthened by his energy would have lasting benefits. Fortunately, there was a distinguishable effect on Rin's parameters after receiving his blessing as Vahn was able to 'interpret' the increase as if he was updating the status board of another. It seemed that Rin had a lot of latent 'experience', or something similar, just waiting for something to make use of it...
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[Status]
Name: [Rin Tohsaka]
Age: 27
Race: Human, God(sealed)
Strength: 2->4E
Endurance: 3->6E
Agility: 5->8E
Magical Power: 2->13D
Good Luck: 27C+
Circuit Quality: 22C
Noble Phantasm: ?
Origin: Divine, Quintessence, Gem
Skills: [Child of Destiny:Innate:C], [Ishtar's Heir:Innate:(sealed)], [Charisma:D], [Martial Arts:D], [Parallel Thinking:E]
Magic: (-)
Magecraft: [Od Conversion:B], [Conversion:A], [Catalyze:B], [Jewel:A], [Reinforce:B], [Mystic Code:D], [Magic Coat:C], [Gandr:C], [Restoration:D], [Familiar:E], [Projection:E], [Alchemy:E]
[Charisma]
Rank:D
Passive: Moderately improves the way in which enemies and allies alike view the user.
Active: Increases the parameters of allies during group battles.
[Martial Arts]
Rank: D
Use: The culmination of all martial skills that have been learned by the user. Increases spatial awareness and enhances the efficacy of strikes.
[Parallel Thinking]
Rank: E
Passive: Slightly increases the user's mental capacity.
Active: Allows the user to have two individual thought processes running simultaneously.
[Conversion]
Rank: A
Use: Allows the user to infuse their magic into magically conductive objects.
[Catalyze]
Rank: B
Use: Increases the magical conductivity of an object.
[Jewel]
Rank: A
Use: Allows the user to store Magical Power into gemstones that can be later activated at near-instantaneous speeds, reducing the need for incantations.
[Mystic Code]
Rank: D
Use: Increases the efficacy of magical weapons that the user commonly uses.
[Gandr]
Rank: C
Use: A physical curse magic that takes on the form of a hazy black laser that can punch through reinforced concrete barriers.
[Restoration]
Rank: D
Use: Allows the user to use Magical Power to mend the wounds of a target. Has minimal effect when applied to self.
[Familiar]
Rank: E
Use: Allows the user to program artificial constructs to carry out simple tasks.
[Projection]
Rank: E
Use: Allows the user to convert Magical Power into temporary physical constructs.
[Alchemy]
Rank: E
Use: Allows the user to manipulate the shape and form of matter.
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(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn be like, "Yeah, I'm kind of a big deal..."','Rin's Temptation...','I see you, Ishtar...you ain't sneaky...!')
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