Though not nearly as much as Tsubaki's, Eina's change caused a slight stir within the Manor when she finally made her appearance. It was a little strange, because she now appeared more 'mature' yet 'youthful' at the same time, almost like she was something 'more' than she had been previously. The biggest reaction had come from Misha, who had been friends with Eina ever since they attended the School together, and Rose, who had known Eina ever since she first started working at the Guild. Everyone had heard to rumors of Vahn's 'skill', but seeing it affect someone they knew personally was always a big impact. When she later appeared at dinner, Misha was even interested in going through the procedure herself, willing to pay a hefty sum if necessary, but Vahn declined with a polite smile, much to the pink-haired girl's dismay...
After his rest period, Vahn started the new week with a hot start by making some major alterations to his schedule. He still watched the morning training sessions and helped in the girls' education, but he had also arranged it so that he could go on morning walks with Anubis and Nanu around their rather 'unique' Manor. As it was somewhat popular to design a Familia's main residence after the 'theme' they originated from, Anubis had requested the core of her Manor to be like a pyramid. The surrounding corridors were relatively normal, but just seeing a massive white and gold pyramid was quite the sight to behold. Perhaps she had taken their 'walks' into consideration, but Anubis also had a hedge maze and garden in the back where they could have some degree of privacy since she was fond of using a leash. Nanu had known about it and made a similar request, but Vahn wasn't too comfortable with the idea of walking a young girl around on a leash and asked her to wait until she was older.
During his work block, Vahn had been spending all of his time working on the prototype armor for the girls and, in an effort to spend more time with them, Vahn had been inviting girls directly into his workshop to assist him. With a few exceptions, everyone was okay with helping him and it wasn't rare to see scantily clad young women within his workshop as he drew temporary markings on their bodies. Instead of just basing it on his mental imaging, Vahn would have the girls pose so he could better account for how their bodies contorted and overlapped in certain areas, especially around the hips, thighs, arms, and breasts. He wanted to avoid situations where 'pinching' would occur since the whole point of the armor was to be as comfortable as possible.
As the armor had initially been designed using her as a base, Vahn's common assistant ended up being Ais, something she seemed especially fond of. Having her within his workshop wearing nothing but a thin pair of panties was a bit of a distraction, but Vahn didn't mind it too much as she wasn't a troublemaker. The more troublesome girls had been Lili, Tiona, Tione, and, perhaps most troublesome of all, Haruhime and the everpresent Shirohime. Shirohime spent most of her time lingering around him, fortunately having enough awareness not to interfere when he was working, while the rest of her time was spent generally being held by Haruhime. When he had been doing Haruhime's measurements, Shirohime had been very boisterous and clingy because she seemed to be the most upset when Haruhime was being 'pampered' without him pampering her at the same time.
The most cooperative two ended up being Tina and Shizune, accompanied by Milan and Chloe, as Vahn took their measurements and prepared flexible armor that would be able to accommodate their future growth. Tina was still a rather bashful girl with strong sensibilities, but she had calmed down a lot and was proactively trying to act more like an 'adult' nowadays. As for Shizune, she 'technically' was an adult if solely based on how long she had lived, but had a bit of childishness in her. However, she had also been behaving well lately and hadn't been trying to tease him, especially when Tina and Milan were around. Vahn could see that the bond between the girls had strengthened in the month he had been away, likely because he hadn't been around to 'trigger' her bad behavior.
After the first work block in his schedule, Vahn had a few hours during the second block where he was supposed to 'relax' so he had been going to the garden area, predominately with Naaza, Lili, Ryuu, and Fenrir, but sometimes accompanied by Ais, Tiona, Tione, and Lefiya. They still spent a lot of their free time together and both Tiona and Tione had become especially 'clingy' after the previous 'event'. However, though they stuck to him whenever they had the opportunity, Tione had mellowed out an incredible amount and was a lot less stressed. She smiled more often and seemed to be getting along with Tiona more as well, so Vahn was happy to see the change.
The person that enjoyed the time in the garden the most, however, was Terra, the original reason Vahn had decided to spend his afternoons there. He was very interested in her general physiology and the way she could manipulate the entirety of the natural energies, with a special influence over Life, Nature, and Earth elemental energies. She was the key to increasing his own understanding in the relatively 'rare' affinities and was also the most important component for ensuring his idea about making the 'fertility band' was a success. Since she was able to absorb energy through her wings and scales, Vahn had originally gotten the idea from her as it was the perfect solution to the problem faced by the Elves.
Riveria, Ryuu, Lefiya, and even Eina all seemed to have a natural affinity towards her as well and Vahn had even seen Riveria and Terra having tea with each other. Because Elves were fond of nature, simply being around Terra was very pleasant for them and both Riveria and Ryuu likened her existence to a Tree of Life itself. Terra also got along well with them, though the primary focus she had in life seemed to be Vahn. Because of the 'treatment' that Fenrir enjoyed, Terra had no sense of 'distance' at all when it came to Vahn and was a bit 'clever' by nature. Vahn always had a weakness for more 'mature' girls, so she handled him somewhat easily and got him to pamper her in exchange for assisting him with his experiments.
In order to take 'samples' from her, Vahn had to secure them himself while simultaneously assisting with her grooming. She had taken baths with everyone, but it was somewhat difficult for her to clean her wings and the scales around her back on her own. Vahn would end up using a fibrous dry cloth to comb through her individual feathers, accounting for a total of 25,018 unique feathers. Each feather had very fine barbs and the vane was almost flawless, making them appear to be solid even though they were comprised of several thousand individual barbs. This made her wings 'waterproof' which was the main reason she needed to groom them and, as she had a 'habit' of placing her wings on the grass itself, it was a constant 'problem'.
Fortunately, though she was a bit 'high maintenance', Vahn had learned a great deal from Terra and she had even allowed him to pluck some of her feathers for study. He also took samples of her blood, which was a very valuable material from most dragons, and was allowed to take some of her scales, all of which was done in her dragon form. Vahn discovered that her feathers, as long as there was something to trigger the mechanism, acted like antennae for absorbing and emitting natural energies. If he set them into a formation that would circulate and store mana, it was actually relatively simple to accumulate small amounts of energy over time. The biggest problem with the feathers is that the process was relatively slow and the feathers would 'wilt' away like a dying leaf without proper nourishment themselves.
As for Terra's blood, it was the best possible 'ink' to use for drawing formations into fabric as it was incredibly conductive and served as a perfect conduit to transmit mana. It also had a unique golden color when it was exposed to light so it was quite nice to look at. However, Vahn didn't plan to use it very often because he really didn't like treating his subordinates as 'resources' to exploit. Unlike Fenrir, who would always regenerate perfectly, and Fafnir, whose scales were actually governed by a strange law he didn't quite understand, Terra had to regrow her feathers and scales the old-fashioned way unless Vahn returned her into her magic core state. None of them actually liked being a magic core, describing it as a constrictive and lonely, so Vahn didn't have any intentions of trying to 'exploit' them, even if it would be highly 'beneficial' to do so.
For the third block in his day, Vahn would spend it 'studying' and spending time with the girls within the Manor. They had originally been doing lessons in the morning, when everyone was taking breaks from training, but it was decided that everyone that was interested in the subjects would simply attend classes three times a week. Vahn and Riveria were often the people teaching the classes, but there were a few taught by Lefiya, Naaza, Chloe, and even Haruhime, who taught things like etiquette, sewing, and tea ceremony. There were also some 'private' lessons on the days Vahn was doing his research, where Haruhime helped 'educate' some of the more curious girls...
The biggest topic that was discussed, at least when Vahn was teaching, were things like cultivating your mentality, believing you can perform specific deeds, and imaging training. Vahn knew that the only thing required for the development of the soul, other than training and putting in effort, was a simple matter of perspective combined with comprehension of laws. Though he couldn't inform everyone of the 'rare' skills they had, Vahn used the examples set by Maemi, Emiru, Haruhime, Lili, Tsubaki, and, surprisingly, Chloe. They all had to go through a 'shift' in their perspective, often related to powerful emotions or overcoming mental burdens, but they each had awakened their 'rare' skills. As an extreme example, Vahn even revealed the existence of his [Petting] Development Ability to show how perspective and comprehension could even create entirely new abilities...
To check the progress of everyone trying to put his theory to the test, Vahn often checked and updated Status Boards, during which he had been able to see the parameters and abilities of Chloe, Arnya, and Lunoire. Chloe had already awakened her Innate, [Cheshire Cat] but, for reasons unknown, it didn't appear on her Status Board normally so it had gone undetected before Vahn noted it. However, the biggest surprise Vahn had received came in the form of Arnya's parameters and skills, which had exceeded his expectations a great deal...
(A/N: I'm not going to put the descriptions for common skills/magic/abilities (UwU)~!)
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[[STATUS]]
Name: Chloe Lolo
LV. 4(+)
POW:???? (G219)->(G225)
END:???? (G204)->(G207)
DEX:???? (C698)->(B706)
AGI:???? (B701)->(B711)
MAG:???? (F372)->(F376)
Skills: [Cheshire Cat:E], [Stealth:A], [Featherfoot:A], [Masking:B], [Backstab:S], [Silent Strike:A]
Magic: [Pheles Cruz:B]
Development Abilities: [Abnormal Resistance:A], [Mixing:B], [Escape:B]
[Masking]
Rank: B
Use: Temporary masks the scent of the user and makes them untraceable through normal methods. (Active Trigger)
[Backstab]
Rank: S
Use: Attacks dealt from behind have a guaranteed chance to deal a critical strike. (Active Trigger)
[Silent Strike]
Rank: A
Use: Causes attacks to carry no sound during movements. (Active Trigger)
[Pheles Cruz]
Rank: B
Use: Creates mirages of the user that move according to the user's will.
Chant: Play Around~!
[Escape]
Rank: B
Use: Exponentially increases movement speed while running away from an enemy. The higher the degree of stress, the greater the efficacy of this ability.
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[[STATUS]]
Name: Lunoire Faust
LV. 4(+)
POW:???? (B703)->(B705)
END:???? (C678)->(C682)
DEX:???? (D511)->(D514)
AGI:???? (D523)->(D526)
MAG: I0
Skills: [Alks Mara:Innate(sealed)], [Phantom Left:B], [Illusory Right:B], [Knockout Blow:A], [Dragon Claw:C]
Magic: -
Development Abilities: [Fist Strike:A], [Crush:C], [Fist Fighter:B]
[Phantom Left]
Rank: B
Use: Issue a strike with the left hand faster than the eye can follow. (Active Trigger)
[Illusory Right]
Rank: B
Use: Distorts space around the right arm to make an unpredictable strike. (Active Trigger)
[Knockout Blow]
Rank: A
Use: Punches have a high chance of ignoring defense.
[Dragon Claw]
Rank: C
Use: Greatly increases grip strength. (Active Trigger)
[Fist Fighter]
Rank: B
Use: Increases proficiency in all striking techniques using fists. Increases critical hit rate.
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[[STATUS]]
Name: Arnya Fromel
LV. 4(+)
POW:???? (C630)->(C632)
END:???? (E419)->(E420)
DEX:???? (B835)->(B841)
AGI:???? (B809)->(B812)
MAG:???? (H116)->(H117)
Skills: [Nike:Innate(sealed)], [Disorienting Strike:A], [Axis Thrust:A], [Featherfoot:A], [Meteor Swarm:A], [Draft:A], [Limit Breaker:B], [War Cry:B]
Magic: [Spear of Lugh:Innate(sealed)], [Indomitus:H]
Development Abilities: [Abnormal Resistance:B], [Spearman:A], [Chain Attack:A]
[Disorienting Strike]
Rank: A
Use: Attack that disorients the opponent and causes confusion. (Active Trigger)
[Axis Thrust]
Rank: A
Use: Thrust dealt from an awkward angle using the hips as a pivot to break through an opponent's guard.
[Meteor Swarm]
Rank: A
Use: A series of thrusts with a highly penetrative effect. Each successive thrust is stronger than the previous and has increased critical strike chance. Continuous thrusts reduce Endurance and rapidly deplete stamina. (Active Trigger)
[Draft]
Rank: A
Use: Increases the body's ability to take in oxygen. Enhances all parameters with a massive boost to Agility.
[Limit Breaker]
Rank: B
Use: Removes the natural limiter of the body and doubles parameters for a short period of time. Causes severe damage to the muscles, bones, and even organs of the user if overused.
[War Cry]
Rank: B
Use: Issue a loud cry that can reduce the opponent's parameters while temporarily increasing the user's.
[Indomitus]
Rank: H
Use: Greatly increases all senses at the expense of proper judgment.
Chant: Cut Loose, Spirit of the Wild~!
[Spearman]
Rank: A
Use: Greatly increases proficiency and understanding of spear techniques. Improves spatial awareness and balance.
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Not only did Arnya have numerous skills, but she had nearly reached mastery with the majority of them while also possessing several means of increasing her parameters. Vahn had already known she could fight on par with Level 5's, even though she was currently Level 4, but he hadn't expected her Status to be quite so...unique. The fact that she had two Innates, including one that was related to a Goddess of Victory, showed that her potential was much higher than most people. She had been a prodigy ever since she was a child, and it became very apparent to Vahn why this was the case...
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For nearly an entire week, Vahn's schedule had continued in this manner and he had felt like things had begun to stabilize. He was expecting to have his prototype finished within the next 5-7 days, and his relationships with many of the girls had entered a peaceful and fun period where he got to spend time with them 'normally' instead of 'intimately'. He still spent most evenings with several girls at a time, but it was nice to be able to spend quality time with them away from the bed. Things had developed to the point where he could almost casually cuddle, hold hands, and even simply talk with the girls, sometimes several at once. This often took place while he was either petting, grooming, or, as it was often called, 'pampering' the girls. If he had to 'blame' anyone for this change, it would have been Terra, Fenrir, and Haruhime, all girls who proactively sought his caretaking and grooming.
Unfortunately, things couldn't always continue in such a peaceful manner and there were several things that Vahn needed to take care of in preparation for the future and to prevent problems from occurring. Loki hadn't been around the Manor almost the entire week and, when she showed up in the afternoon on Monday, she did so with two other Goddesses in tow, Demeter and Eirene. Vahn had been planning on going to inspect his clubhouse and make the rounds to talk with his 'friends', so he had been caught a little off guard by the sudden appearance, especially since he had expected a forewarning from the girls on the network...
Seeing Vahn's confusion, Loki laughed in a somewhat mischevious manner and said, "You said to bring them around on a weekday and I already saw there was a gap in your schedule today~. We had been eating lunch at a cafe discussing matters of the Alliance and decided to stop by since you weren't busy, shishishishi~." Though he had been somewhat surprised, Vahn wasn't really upset and simply smiled in response to Loki before petting her head and saying in a gentle, "You haven't been around lately. I was actually planning to stop by if you didn't visit in the next few days..." Loki playfully licked her lips before leaning forward and saying, "You know, I've been waiting for you to visit me at the Twilight Manor every night...I have a lot of outfits I think you'd like..."
Vahn was very tempted by the offer but turned his eyes down to the slightly bulging belly of Loki and felt like that was a little 'dangerous', for a variety of reasons. She seemed to realize his thoughts as her eyes opened slightly as a 'too-wide' grin appeared on her face and she said, "There are few things I haven't been able to try in my life...I think it would be fun to play dress up and have pregnant sex...kukukuku~." Vahn felt a tremble down his spine at Loki's words before biting the bullet and saying, "I'll stop by in the future...maybe this weekend..." He figured that it would be better to get it out of the way early before Loki tried convincing him to have sex with her during her third trimester. Just imagining the somewhat thin and petite goddess with an overlarge belly made him feel strangely nervous...
Though they had been whispering, Demeter had known Loki for a very long time and could tell by Vahn's reaction that they were 'flirting' with each other. She squinted with her droopy orange eyes before running her fingers through her honey-colored hair and saying, "Ara, ara, I wonder if we're disturbing~? Perhaps we should come back later~?" As for Eirene, she simply stood in silence with a small smile on her very kind looking face. Her placid blue eyes and light-blue hair gave her an air of infallible elegance and almost ethereal beauty that was somewhat offset by the fact she wore a ceremonial white breastplate and carried a sword at her hip affixed to a golden sash.
Loki didn't seem to mind Demeter's question that much and just waved her hand dismissively and said, "Nah, it's fine~. It's better to deal with matters like this sooner rather than later. Besides, I don't imagine the talks will go on for very long. Let's just enjoy some tea and get to know each other better for a little while~." Vahn also nodded and smiled to the two before bowing politely and saying, "Welcome to the Hearth Manor, Demeter, Eirene...it is a pleasure to be able to meet you again. As I had yet to thank you for your assistance and celebrate your joining the Alliance, please allow me to do so now."
Demeter cupped her mouth and laughed in a strangely sensual manner with watery eyes, even though her aura was stable. She opened her droopy eyes a little and said, "My, you're a very polite boy, Vahn. It was unfortunate that I hadn't been able to speak with you much during the wedding, but I'd like to get to know you better in the future. I heard from one of my children that you did a great service for them, so I still owe you a debt of gratitude for that~." Vahn accepting the Guild's request and quickly discovering that the culprit was a Griffin had already spread through the City. The fact that he defeated it less than an hour after starting the investigation, combined with the fact that he didn't accept a reward for his accomplishment, were popular topics in the pubs these days.
Waiting for Demeter to finish, Eirene blinked slowly before returning Vahn's bow as a courtesy and saying, "It is an honor to be associated with such a capable young man. I may have to rely on you in the future, so please forgive me for any mild sleights as I'm unaccustomed to dealing with men in the mortal world." Eirene was in no way a 'promiscuous' woman and had very few partners even in Heaven, so she was somewhat deferential to Vahn given his status as a Sage, the heroic feats he often performed, and his various accomplishments that set him apart from normal people. He also had a 'noble' character so she had seriously considered the matter before deciding to 'rely' on him.
Loki 'cackled' quietly before saying, "Well, it's boring to just stand around talking like this, so let's move to the Guest Residence and party~!" Even though it was early in the afternoon, Loki had absolutely no qualms about drinking the alcohol Vahn would undoubtedly provide. Under her insistence, Vahn escorted Loki by holding her arm as Eirene and Demeter followed close behind them. Vahn hadn't missed the inference in Eirene's words, so he assumed Loki had already brought up the matter to them. Considering they had left their escorts outside, it was highly likely both goddesses had already started to 'prepare' themselves for the future.
Vahn wasn't too fond of the idea of having children with people he didn't know, but he also understood it was sometimes necessary to make concessions for the benefit of everyone. He wasn't the manipulative type so, even if he wasn't too fond of Freya, he would still eventually give her what she desired simply to avoid discrediting his own integrity. However, even if he did have children with goddesses he didn't love, Vahn would always insist that they are raised in the security of the Hearth Manor. He wanted to be involved in his children's lives and ensure they reach adulthood safely, which was somewhat easier for the Vanir, as they reached maturity in a short five years...
Demeter was a very buxom and mature woman that seemingly had a kind, albeit somewhat airheaded disposition. She also had breasts that rivaled Hestia's in size and was a well-known and influential goddess that ran charities and soup kitchens to provide food to the less fortunate. Her Familia contributed to nearly 80% of the produce eaten within the City and she spent nearly 30% of her Familia's earning on feeding the poor. As for Eirene, Vahn couldn't help but feel strangely unnerved by her because she was obviously a very kind goddess but seemed to be a bit 'inflexible' at the same time. As a goddess of Peace, Order, and Longevity, she was by nature impartial and fair to everyone. However, this didn't mean she wouldn't enact Justice and Vahn felt like she was a bit zealous as a result of her Divinities. She looked at him with a somewhat reverential gaze and Vahn felt a bit of pressure from her expectations...
(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Terra is trying to unlock the [Tamer] ability...','Arnya is the MC','Unexpected Visit~?')
(A/N: I know some people aren't fond of the idea of Vahn having children with goddesses like Freya, Demeter, or Eirene. This is actually not 'wrong', even though it is a bit of a bias, but know that context is very important for matters like this. Vahn is obviously the type that cares deeply about his children, so it isn't a matter of him simply having children to 'appease' and 'use' people. He is trying to build an organization with the goal of 'literally' changing the foundation and status quo of the entire world. Having strong and reliable allies is invaluable and you have to realize that many goddesses would much rather have a 'Vanir', once their existence is known, than an ordinary child. It would potentially put tension on the Alliance in the future if the 'important' goddesses in the group wanted such a child and were unable to receive it. Besides, compared to Freya, both Demeter and Eirene are very kind goddesses that would make capable mothers (UwU)~!)
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Though there were only three large rooms in the Guest Residence, the interior was furnished with expensive decor that was intended to make the 'esteemed' guests that would visit comfortable. Many people would take offense to the fact that they couldn't enter the Hearth Manor itself, so the construction of the Guest Residence had been taken very seriously and Vahn had recently even stocked it with a variety of expensive beverages and pastries that couldn't be found anywhere else in the world. As for the food that would be offered, that was also provided by Vahn but would be taken from his Inventory or purchased through the system shop.
The front room was a massive parlor for casual discussions while there was a back room for private dealings. The room on the second floor, however, was one massive room that had been designed with pure comfort in mind and the lavish sofas were so plush you would sink several centimeters into the cushions when you sat down. There was, of course, the 'secret' room down below, which could only be accessed from the back room, but it was still waiting for repairs after the climactic 'battle' between the Sage Aldrnari and the Hiryute Sisters...
Demeter and Eirene were both friends and important members of the Alliance, so Vahn escorted them to the upper floor where they could relax and discuss matters comfortably. When they arrived, Eirene looked around the room and gave a curt nod without saying anything while Demeter laughed gently and said, "My, this room looks like something you'd expect from a palace in the Far East~." As Vahn was fond of Far Eastern design, his idea of comfort reflected his tastes and there were various pieces of artwork that spread around.
Vahn gestured to the sofas and had Demeter and Eirene, even though the later was comfortable with standing, sit down so they could talk more comfortably. He set out a sample tray of snacks and asked, "What kind of drinks do the two of you prefer?" Demeter giggled and said, "I'll be fine with anything, though I'm fond of warm milk with honey~." Eirene squinted her eyes slightly in a thoughtful expression before saying, "I would prefer a hard cider or simply water if it is an inconvenience." Vahn looked through his system shop and asked, "Is there a specific type of cider you like?" Eirene seemed to be a bit confused because the only types of ciders she knew of were apple-based. She had no way of knowing Vahn's selection of ciders was functionally infinite, including varieties from records where an 'apple' wasn't quite the same as the apples she knew of.
Eirene tilted her head slightly before saying, "I will leave it to you, as I do not wish to be an inconvenience." Loki, however, waved her hand and said, "You don't have to be like that, Eirene. You know full well what kind of pseudo-divinities Vahn has at this point. As long as its something he can think of, he can probably 'create' something entirely brand new. Though, I suppose leaving it to his discretion is actually a good choice~? Kekekeke-" When they had joined the Alliance as official members, Hephaestus, Loki, and Hestia had informed the goddesses about some of Vahn's capabilities after having them swear vows. They were a little resistant at first, but seeing that even Freya had been accepting of the idea they eventually acceded.
Vahn had heard the emphasis Loki placed on her words so he understood she was 'informing' him of some matters he may not have been aware of. He nodded his head slightly before picking a random cider from his shop that was worth 10,000OP. It was a bit expensive, but this was a special occasion and making a strong impression was always more preferable. After all, Eirene was already their ally but there was a good chance she would bear his child within the next 8-10 months. She seemed like a kind girl, but Vahn still wanted to get to know both her and Demeter better before he went through with his decision.
When Vahn pulled a large bottle of cider out of thin air, Eirene's eyes became sharp for a brief moment before a smile appeared on her face and she accepted it from his hands. Though it would be 'polite' to pour it for her, Vahn intended it as a gift and it designated them as 'equals' if she were allowed to pour it for herself. Loki laughed in a somewhat 'scary' manner before saying, "I'd like at least one cup of wine, Vahn~!" Vahn knew it was possible for gods to 'filter' out alcohol completely, which would allow them to drink as much as they want, but he still shook his head and said, "Think of our daughter, Loki. Your body may be fine, but we have no way of knowing how it would influence the child in your stomach during your pregnancy..." Loki's smile froze a little before she laughed awkwardly and said, "Fine, fine, I'll just have tea then~."
Loki didn't want to mention that she hadn't really cut back on the alcohol too much, though she had made sure that it was properly 'dealt with' by her body instead of letting it be processed naturally through her bloodstream. Gods didn't produce waste at all, and most of the things they didn't 'allow' to happen would be filtered out by their bodies in much the same way as Vahn. If she wanted to, she could drink a keg larger than herself without gaining any weight at all, though there would be a powerful aroma of alcohol in the air as her body filtered it out of her system.
After everyone had something to drink, Vahn took a sip of his coffee and savored the aroma for a short while before smiling and saying, "I'll be honest, I'm not entirely sure how to start off a conversation when it comes to matters like this. I believe you both have already discussed the matter with Loki, Hephaestus, and Hestia, correct?" The one to answer his question was Eirene, who nodded plainly before calmly saying, "Yes, as it would be an affront to the girls close to you if we had selfish motives, we have discussed the matter in detail several times. Our meeting with Loki was the third time we have discussed it within the last week."
Though Vahn felt slightly relieved, Eirene's words also made him feel more awkward than he had previously since the atmosphere was a little strange now. However, instead of letting it get to him, Vahn took and quiet breath through his nose before putting on an air of decisiveness. He wasn't simply about to discuss a minor subject, but something related to his future children. His decision could impact his entire family in the future, so he had to treat the matter seriously without footing around the issue. After calming down, Vahn showed a firm expression before saying, "Then you must know that I intend to care for each of my children to the best of my ability. This includes ensuring they grow up in a safe environment without suffering the restrictions of their parent's, or their own, Divinities..."
Eirene nodded her head and said, "We understand that it is almost guaranteed that our children will be demigods that have a great amount of power. Though I would like my son or daughter to work alongside me to maintain peace and order within the City, I have agreed to raise them within the Hearth Manor. However, when the time comes I would ask for my own room since I intend to stay here when I'm not on duty." Eirene's 'demand' was something Vahn would have offered even without her mentioning it, so he nodded his head in affirmation before turning his eyes to Demeter.
Demeter showed her characteristically gentle smile and said, "I have already raised three children while I've been in the mortal world, so I have confidence I would be able to raise our child well. I'm already acting as the midwife for Loki, but I intended to assist in the Hearth Manor in the future, ufufufu~." Hearing that both goddesses intended to live in the Manor made Vahn feel a great deal of relief since he really didn't want his children to grow up in a situation where there was tension between their parents. Vahn would do his best to be a good father, but he knew he would be out and about quite a lot and the Vanir would all grow very quickly. He also didn't like the idea of separating a child from their mother at all, to the point that he actually had a lot of concerns regarding Freya in the future...
Vahn nodded his head and allowed his firm expression to turn gentle as he smiled to the two goddesses and said, "It seems our fates have become connected now...for the next few months, I would like to get to know the two of you better. I think our children would be happier if their parents cared deeply about each other so, while it may be asking for a lot, I would like to develop our relationship further in the coming months." Demeter laughed in a pleasant manner while Eirene's expression softened somewhat and she said, "I also believe that it is necessary for a child to have two parents to develop properly. It eases my heart to know you are taking that into consideration, Vahn."
For the next two hours, Vahn discussed various things with Demeter and Eirene, including tidbits about their past, the happenings within their Familias, and the hopes they had already placed in their children. Demeter simply wanted their son or daughter to be kind and happy while Eirene harbored a small hope that their child would possess a noble and heroic spirit. She believed that heroes were necessary to inspire other people to greatness and were necessary to maintain order within the world. There was far too much 'darkness' permeating through society and Eirene wanted to do what she could to expose it to the light and bring the corrupt few that propagate the cycle to justice. She had a great appreciation for Vahn's feats and paid him quite a few heavy compliments that made him feel a bit of pressure as a result.
During their entire follow-up discussion, Vahn was also pampering Loki at the same time by allowing her to lay across his lap as he fed her snacks and rubbed her belly. She never really cared much for propriety, to begin with, and was obviously trying to incite the other two goddesses to 'loosen up' around Vahn. To break up the conversation whenever things got tense, such as when Eirene was 'drilling' Vahn about his exploits, she would talk about Vahn's 'godhand', his 'technical prowess', and even his other 'interesting capabilities'. Demeter seemed to accept everything in stride, but Eirene would feel awkward whenever Loki would tease her.
Even when Eirene had sex in the past, she didn't experiment at all and had only ever selected men she believed could be 'heroes' in the future. Unfortunately, they often became somewhat corrupted after having obtained her affections and did foolish things that eventually forced her to either turn them away or even imprison them when they tried exploiting their positions. One of the reasons she was innately fond of Vahn was due to the fact that he was actually surrounded by several women, including many goddesses, yet continued walking the 'correct' path while trying to make the world a better place. Though there was a chance he would also become corrupt, he was at the very least more reliable than the other mortals she had met. Knowing of his 'prowess' made her feel especially embarrassed, however, because she felt like it might be her that became corrupted in the future...
As for Demeter, she wasn't nearly as experienced as Loki but she had more than a few partners even after coming to the mortal world. She typically got into relationships easily, sometimes with more than one man at a time, but never felt truly invested in them. Her 'lovers' were always kind and understanding and they even got along well together since Demeter treated them fairly and without bias. When she had decided to have Vahn's child, they had all willingly taken a step back for her 'happiness' because they understood how important it was for her to have a 'real' child. Though she treated her other children very well, it wasn't much different from how she treated everyone else and it was always a little strange, especially for her daughter, knowing that she had more than one father. Her child with Vahn would be fundamentally different, as it wouldn't be a product of her Divinity, but a 'natural' pregnancy that would be a culmination between her and a single other person. This was something she had never experienced before, so Demeter was very excited for the future and hoped their child would be able to live a happy life filled with love...
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Toward the end of their conversation, Loki seemed to think of something as she asked in an 'agonized' tone, "Vahn, what do I have to do to convince you to get me a dragon...? I won't take away your little Fafnir and Terra, but I want one for myself..." When Loki heard that Terra had a 'human' form, which happened to be a beautiful woman, she automatically assumed she didn't have a chance at getting her hands on her. As for Fafnir, it was far too fond of Vahn and wouldn't 'betray' him even if she tried to wear it down over several years. Her only hope was to get Vahn to take pity on her by trying appeal to his 'weakness' of trying to make his women happy.
Though he wouldn't profess to being able to truly read Loki, Vahn could tell that she was 'playing' him a little based on her behavior. She was obviously doing it knowing he knew too, which made him feel a bit exasperated but, regardless of his inhibitions, he couldn't find it in himself to refuse the lovable little goddess with a fat belly. His only complaint was that she brought it up in front of two other goddesses since Eirene's expression had become thoughtful, likely thinking of what it would be like to have a dragon of her own. If he easily agreed to help Loki, she might misunderstand that it was 'easy' for him to obtain them and ask for one of her own in the future...
Vahn poked Loki in the cheek as he looked down on her and said, "I can most likely help you obtain a dragon, but it isn't really that easy...I'd need a few months to prepare and we'd have to find you a suitable dragon to undergo the evolution..." Though he wanted to refute her before bringing up the topic later, Vahn knew Loki would flaunt her dragon as soon as she obtained one. If he said she couldn't have one in front of Demeter and Eirene and then gave her one later, it would cause him to lose a bit of face. He actually suspected this was the reason she brought it up right when they were preparing to bring this discussion to a close.
Loki began laughing mischievously in his lap before trying to nip at his finger, which had still been poking her cheek. She then mused, "If possible, I'd like a tyrannical looking dragon, like Fafnir, or at least something that flies super quickly~! Ah, you can make it transform into a woman if you want, but you have to be okay if I 'train' her a little, kukukuku~." Vahn furrowed his brows slightly and said, "If it's something I help to evolve, it will primarily be loyal to me. Since it will be a sentient creature, I don't want to 'force' it into that kind of lifestyle...you'll have to treat them with care or I won't let you look after it..."
Loki tilted her head with a somewhat confused expression before sitting up and whispering into his ear, "Can't you find a dragon that isn't sentient and then give it the type of nature that would make it like that type of thing~?" Knowing that Fafnir came from a normal wyvern, yet had such a drastic change in appearance and personality, made Loki believe Vahn had some degree of control over their personalities. She also knew that Fenrir had been a simple kobold before and that her character had completely changed once she became humanoid. Judging by Vahn's reaction, she knew her deduction had to be correct and, to alleviate his concerns, she said, "Don't worry, I don't want to do anything that might upset you. I'll treat it properly and you can always take it away from me if I fail to do so...besides, won't it be better for Fafnir and Terra to have more of their kind around~?"
Vahn released a heavy sigh before pinching the fleshy part of Loki's butt since he knew she was trying to manipulate him a little. It was especially effective because her words were very rational and it was actually something he had been considering. So that he could increase his own understanding of his Akashic Tome, Vahn wanted to name a variety of different creatures with emphasis on specific elements and traits. Dragons were some of the strongest creatures in all records, so they were a great choice and it wasn't that difficult to find even a normal Wyvern to potentially form into a mighty True Dragon once it grew up.
After thinking it over, Vahn said, "It will take a few months, so think about what kind of dragon you'd like to be associated with. Fafnir is Darkness, while Terra is Nature and Earth...this means you can choose Fire, Water, Wind, Light, or any other elemental attribute you can think of..." Loki immediately understood Vahn's intentions and quickly said, "I want something that is kind of overbearing, so if it is related to Fire, Chaos, or Wind, that would be the best. If I had to choose, I guess wind would be ideal since I want something that is super fast~!" Vahn nodded his head but then a thought crossed his mind and he asked, "How about...space?" Loki's eyes widened as an almost 'evil' grin appeared on her face and she said, "Yes, one-hundred-percent yes~!"
Space and Time were two of the most powerful forces in the world and Vahn knew it should be possible to name a dragon that possessed one, or even both, of the affinities. Since it would help him increase his own knowledge of the two immensely powerful attributes, Vahn figured it would be a good idea to get an early start on it. He already knew his own future Divinities like related to space, meaning he should have a natural affinity for it, so having a 'teacher' would be very beneficial. There was also a chance it would be able to learn magic from Eva, assuming the orb didn't awaken beforehand, so Vahn needed to seriously consider the matter. As for if it would be able to take on a human form, Vahn believed it was a good idea but would try to avoid having his own preferences influence the form it took...
As he was thinking, Vahn saw Eirene's look so he showed a wry smile and said, "I plan to tame a variety of different creatures in the future, so I'll see about finding one with the Light attribute. Instead of a dragon, maybe a Pegasus would be better since I think it would suit your attire..." Vahn really didn't want to become the 'go-to' for everyone obtaining a future mount, but he also knew he would likely be in this record for decades and had plenty of time and reason to do so. As long as they were treated well, and not like actual servants and pets, Vahn didn't think it would be that much of an issue. Besides, it would allow him to have more companions when he goes to future records since he would be able to store their cores into his inventory and resummon them later, assuming he wasn't caught off guard and killed unexpectedly.
Eirene had liked the idea of a dragon, but hearing Vahn mention the winged Pegasus didn't seem like a bad idea either. As he said, it was far more suitable and she would even be able to ride it about the City streets without causing too much of a stir. Having a massive dragon wasn't always suitable as their size could often be a limitation in modern living. Now that she thought about it, there wasn't even any place to keep a dragon near the barracks so she would have had to leave it at the Hearth Manor when she wanted to walk around normally. With a Pegasus, she could just pull its reins and guide it through the streets with relative ease.
Since she seemed fond of the idea, Vahn promised to take it into consideration but told her it would likely take more than a year before he was able to procure one. Much like the matter of helping goddesses getting pregnant, there were a lot of restrictions on his unique 'taming' method and it typically took more than two months just to use it once. He couldn't give them any of the key details, which they didn't seem to mind at all, but Vahn assured her that he would do his best to 'tame' a Pegasus for her.
Fortunately, Demeter didn't seem to care at all, leading Vahn to believe that her nature was very carefree. She didn't seem to mind anything at all, other than trying to make sure people were well-fed and living healthy lifestyles. He suspected she would be another one of the 'motherly' figures in the Manor in the future and would probably help Hestia run the 'daycare' in the northwestern section of the Manor. Given her nature, Vahn felt like the children would be very happy, even if things got a little 'chaotic' with having so many mothers in their lives. Since the books he read said it was important for children to be raised in an environment filled with understanding and consistency, Vahn felt like he would have to become the 'consistent' part of their lives, as he would be the only father for them all...
(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Awkward Conversation o3o','Loki wants a dragon~!','Mom, Mama, Mommy, Mother, Mum...(UwU);','If Vahn's kids didn't grow up so fast, he would be sooooo fucked xD)
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