While making his way back to his own room, intending to use the mirror within to return to Illya's side, Vahn also took the opportunity to talk to Sis about what she should show Siegfried and Da Vinci. Though she usually had more than enough wherewithal to make such decisions on her own, Vahn felt like he should clarify it so there weren't any issues in the future. The only real change he made was ensuring that Da Vinci got the same treatment as Siegfried, meaning she wouldn't really see too many intimate moments between him and the girls within Danmachi. Vahn would rather have the focus be more on his social interactions with the girls, as that would potentially be good for someone like Da Vinci, instead of giving her excess information on his preferences and stuff. Though he could respect that she was now a female, Vahn didn't really want his sex life to be 'observed' by someone that used to be a man. He already had enough problems with one 'pervert' within the castle so he didn't really need a second person to worry about...
After reaching his room, Vahn stepped through the large mirror at the side of the room, alerting Illya to his presence since this action was always accompanied by a small flash of light. She sat up on the bed and, seeing him alone now, smiled as she explained, "She hasn't shown any signs of waking up yet. Do you know how long it will take for the memory link to finish...?" Since she really wanted to have a long talk with her mother, Illya was feeling a little impatient, even though there was a lot of anxiety in her heart at the same time. Though their physical development was the complete opposite of each other's, she was actually more than three times her own mother's age. Because of this, Illya was a little afraid that their relationship with each other would be 'polluted' by her circumstances.
Making his way over to the bedside, Vahn reached out his hand and began to gently stroke Illya's head as he answered, "It usually takes around four hours so she should be waking up in the next hours or so." As the information in the memory link could only be processed at a certain speed, regardless of whether or not he was inside the Sub-Space Projection Orb, it always took around the same amount of time. Though it was possible to significantly reduce this, there were a few defining moments in Vahn's life that were 'important' for anyone he summoned to experience. If they could not understand his convictions and what he had experienced to reach this point, it would complicate things in the future if they began questioning his decisions on principle alone...
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With Illya worrying about her mother, Vahn kept her company by pulling out a chair and taking a seat next to the bed. Though he would have climbed in alongside her under normal circumstances, that kind of behavior would have to be measured in the future now that Illya had another parental figure in her life. Even if Irisviel had his memories, she might not be so receptive to the idea that he shared the same bed with Illya every few days. He just hoped that Illya didn't give her mom too much trouble if the latter was a little overprotective of her 'little girl' after waking up. Though it was just as likely that Irisviel would 'allow' him to share the same bed as them, Vahn wasn't going to put any pressure on the situation and just watch it develop from the side. Cath Palug would undoubtedly complicate things but Vahn could only play the situation by ear since Sis told him that the memory link this time around only seemed to be one-way due to the conflict of summoning three people so close together...
After a little more than an hour had passed, with Illya now having calmed down a great deal, Irisviel's eyelids began to flutter. The memory link had just ended, leading Sis to mention that a second link with Siegfried had been started, implying that Da Vinci had been either skipped or was still awake back inside the orb. What was more important right now was Irisviel, however, so Vahn inclined his head towards the dazed-looking woman to alert Illya to the fact she was waking up. Prior to this, she had been happily laying against his palm while he stroked the side of her head and face with his other hand. Though this made her seem almost like a puppy, Vahn kept such thoughts to himself since it would cause Illya to fluster a great deal if she were to know what he was thinking...
For several tense seconds, Vahn and Illya just stared at the awakening Irisviel until she lazily turned her head to the side, her ruby red eyes staring directly at them. There was familiarity in her gaze when she looked at Vahn but, the moment her eyes landed on Illya, Irisviel's eyes seemed to light up in an instant as she sat up in the bed like a spring and pounced on her daughter, shouting, "Illya-chaaaaan~!" Following this, Irisviel hugged Illya tightly in her embrace while rocking the latter from side to side as tears began to build up in her eyes. After this went on for nearly thirty seconds straight, Irisviel loosened her hold on the shaken Illya, looking into the latter's face with teary eyes as she asked, "Is this real? I'm not dreaming anymore, am I...?"
Staring into her mother's face, Illya's own turned into a sour pout as a veil of moisture quickly spread across her eyes as she answered, "Kaa-chan..." This time, Illya was the one to hug Irisviel, her tiny arms wrapping around her mother's thin body as she sobbed loudly against her chest. Though this might not have been the answer she was looking for, it was all Irisviel needed to know this wasn't just a happy dream. Like Illya, she began to cry but, instead of sobbing pitifully, she looked towards Vahn before mouthing the words, 'thank you' as she tightly hugged her daughter once again. Vahn just gave a small nod in response before trying to excuse himself from the room to allow the two to speak privately for a while. This was their important reunion so, while there was much to discuss, Vahn knew it could wait until later...
Almost as soon as Vahn stood up from his seat, Irisviel blinked in surprise before saying, "Wait. You do not need to leave." This alerted Illya to the fact he was trying to 'escape', momentarily causing her crying to stop as she looked back at him with a tear-stained face and added, "Please stay. We're all a family now...right?" Since her face looked extremely pitiable, Vahn quickly found himself seated once again as, even during normal circumstances, he found it difficult to refuse Illya. Three months of looking after her had conditioned him to pamper her quite a bit, so long as she didn't try and take things too far.
Now that she was no longer bawling her eyes out, Illya was quickly regaining her calm as she wiped her nose, sniffling a few times before asking, "Kaa-chan, how much did you see in Vahn's memories?" Though this seemed like a relatively innocent question, Vahn noticed that Illya had referred to him as 'Vahn' instead of Onii-sama. Irisviel didn't seem to catch on to this incongruity as she just gently stroked Illya's hair and answered, "I was able to see and experience many wonderous things. I have always known there were other worlds but seeing one for myself was a very pleasant experience..." As these words left her mouth, Irisviel looked towards Vahn, her smile turning slightly awkward as she added, "There were some things I probably shouldn't have seen though...forgive me...I did not mean to pry into your private life..."
Knowing she was talking about his relationships with other women, Vahn felt a little awkward but wasn't really upset about it. He was far more lenient towards women in this type of situation and, though Sis did 'filter' quite a bit, it was good for Irisviel to have an understanding of his character. Though there was a fair chance she would pardon herself from getting involved with him in the future, the odds of him and Illya developing a relationship was still extremely high. It was better for her to be aware of his 'nature' earlier so that she would be able to adapt to the rather peculiar reality she had found herself in. Thus, after shaking his head slightly, Vahn produced a casual smile as he said, "The memory link provided by the summoning system prevents a lot of future issues from arising. Though you may not have been summoned for the purpose of participating in the coming battles, it is better for you to be up to speed to prevent conflict and misunderstandings."
Though she was aware the only reason she was summoned was because of Illya, Irisviel wasn't the least bit troubled by what Vahn had said. As the person who had reunited her with her daughter, it was fundamentally impossible for her to hate him. After experiencing the memory link, during which she saw Vahn turn from a troubled boy into a powerful Emperor, Irisviel actually wanted to tell him he had done well. The only thing that prevented her from saying such things was were 'awareness' that they might not even have any meaning to someone as powerful as Vahn. He hadn't performed all his feats to be commended by an inconsequentially small existence like her, a tool that had only existed to serve as the vessel for the Holy Grail. Her greatest achievement, other than fulfilling her purpose, was giving birth to Illya...
While Vahn and her mother had entered a somewhat awkward lull, Illya's mind was sorting through the information she had just obtained. Over the last three months, she had learned quite a bit about Vahn and, from what her mother had said, it seemed like the memory link had shown her his past relationships. What she really wanted to know was whether or not the memory link had included anything about her and Vahn as, depending on what she already knew, that would drastically change how the interacted with each other in the future. Ultimately, Illya decided it was just best to make her own feelings clear so, as her face began to rapidly gain a ruddy hue, she tugged on her mother's nightgown and stated, "Kaa-chan...I...I like Vahn...he promised to make me happy..."
Hearing Illya's sudden confession, Vahn felt his own face warm up a bit as, seemingly unperturbed by what her daughter had said, Irisviel hugged her tightly and said, "I know. Towards the very end of the memory link, I saw lots of scenes between you and Vahn...don't worry, Illya, I would never separate you from your 'Onii-sama'. Your happiness is my happiness..." Though her final words caused Irisviel to blush slightly, as it was almost like saying that Vahn would be making them both happy, it was only for a brief moment. Kiritsugu might not have treated her as well as he could have, but she never once resented him since, before he entered her life, Irisviel didn't even have an ego. He had become the very core of her existence so, even though it was heartbreaking to separate from her daughter, she had willingly given her life up for his dream. The long dream she had following the Holy Grail's destruction had caused her feelings to mellow a bit, but she still genuinely loved her husband as, if nothing else, he gave her Illya...
Though she was extremely embarrassed by her mother's words, Illya was more focused on Vahn's reaction as she stared back at him while biting her bottom lip. It wasn't a secret that she had feelings for him but, saying them openly like this wasn't an easy feat. There had even been a point in the past where she felt guilty for ever thinking about taking advantage of Vahn's willingness to make her happy. She knew better than anyone how selfish she had been, using Cath Palug as a means to get her way, but Vahn had never shown that it bothered him. He would still treat her well whenever they were together and, though it was extremely embarrassing to see him and Cath Palug 'play', Illya still enjoyed the time they spent together.
Knowing that Illya was looking to him for affirmation, Vahn ignored the awkward feeling of having Irisviel present as he smiled in response, saying, "I like Illya as well...we'll always be together from now on." Though he nearly said they would be 'like family', Vahn felt this wasn't the answer that Illya was looking for. He had already bitten the bullet more than three months ago so he wasn't going to backpedal now that Illya was being forthright with her emotions. His only complaint was that she used the moment just after her mother awoke to 'confess' to him as, from now on, things would be even more awkward. Though he could understand her reasoning for doing so, as it would make Irisviel less inclined to intervene, that didn't make her smile any easier to tolerate. Though there was no blame in her eyes at all, acceptance was actually scarier in this situation...
As if to hammer another nail into the 'coffin', Irisviel used the silence following their exchange to smile even more radiantly as she said, "If you'd like, you can also call me Kaa-chan in the future. Even if you and Illya are going to be married, I'll still be your Mother-in-Law. I've always wanted a son so please don't hold back~." Though she had never had a 'dream', the one whimsical thought Irisviel had humored in the past was having a big family. She never liked how cold and distant everyone in the Einzbern family was so, had the fates been kinder to her, she would have liked to live in a small house with a large family. Even if she might not have any other children of her own, she was rather fond of the idea of being a grandmother...
In response to her mother's words, Illya's face became scarlet as she looked back at Vahn and asked, "Does this mean we're engaged now...?" Though the Heroic Spirits Vahn had summoned might not care about the proper sequence of events, Illya was a girl of the modern era. If she was going to be Vahn's future wife, there would have to be a large reception and a fancy wedding to accompany it. Her current physique was a slight issue but it wasn't that difficult for her to accelerate the aging of her body if she set up a lab. Even if it was a little 'troublesome' for him, Illya knew that Vahn would help her if she really wanted to advance their relationship forward. She knew he was troubled by her current size and, though Cath Palug might complicate things, Illya felt it would be worth it in the end.
Knowing he had been backed into a corner by the unexpected teamwork of the mother-daughter pair, Vahn lightly chuckled before saying, "Now isn't the best time for a wedding but it shouldn't be difficult to arrange one for the future. The Empire is still in its inception so it will probably be a few years before we can move forward with that idea. I want to wait for Mordred to grow up a bit and for Rin and Sakura to move in. If I married someone while she and Sakura were away, I don't think Rin would be too pleased..." Though it was a little 'dangerous' to mention another woman during such discussions, Vahn needed to remind the two ruby-eyed girls that he couldn't arbitrarily shift his focus to 'just' Illya. He would do his best to make her happy but, if they were to officially wed, that would automatically elevate her to the status of Empress, potentially complicating matters in the future.
Somewhat surprisingly, Illya began laughing in response to Vahn's words while Irisviel also had a pleasant smile on her face. Then, even though there was nothing to explain their synergy, Illya adopted a smilar smile to her mother as she stated, "You said it yourself in the past. There is no need to rush anything...so long as we keep striving for it, happiness is something everyone can obtain. I'm already happier now than I've ever been before so I'll wait patiently...no matter how long it takes..." Immediately following this, Irisviel nodded her head, hugging Illya from behind as she added, "We are already a family...everything else is just a formality." Though the thought of seeing her daughter in a wedding dress made Irisviel giddy, she knew there was a time and place for everything. There were a lot of women around Vahn so, if he suddenly decided to marry a girl he wasn't even in a relationship with, it might be a source of resentment for some. Illya would need to get closer to everyone, all while showing her developing relationship with Vahn, so that they wouldn't think she had 'pressured' him into it as a result of her unique situation...
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In the hours following Irisviel's awakening, the three passed through the mirror to continue their conversation within the Sub-Space Projection. Vahn also used this as an opportunity to get Iris, the name Illya's mother had asked him to call her in lieu of 'Kaa-chan', situated in her own room. She couldn't share the same room with her daughter as, even though they would likely be spending a lot of time together, the fact remained that Cath Palug was sealed within Illya's body. Since she would also want some privacy in order to spend time together with Vahn, it was necessary for Illya to keep her own room while Iris' was located further down the hall. After allowing her to pick some clothes for her wardrobe, Vahn escorted the two girls to the Library which, other than when Vahn went to relax, often went unused.
As books were how she viewed the world, Iris was happy to be given the responsibility of taking care of the Imperial Library, a place which had only been tended by a single golem previously. Vahn told her that he would allow her to travel around the world in the future but, with a kind smile on her face, Iris explained that such consideration was unnecessary. She was more than happy just being reunited with her daughter and, though it wasn't the largest Island in the world, Avalon was a very beautiful place. Being able to wander about the fantastical castle and its grounds was already more than Iris could have ever hoped for when she was merely a Homunculus of the Einzbern family.
To that end, Vahn had carefully explained Iris' current situation to her, including the fact that she might 'vanish' soon. This didn't seem to bother her at all but, knowing Vahn had 'created' her from his own body, she did take the opportunity to tease him by calling him 'Papa' once. Since she had been created, not born, Iris had always wanted to have parents of her own. Even if it was just once, she wanted to say such words and, deciding to humor her, Vahn had called her Iris-chan in response. This had earned him a strange look from Illya but, as if she had received an extreme compliment, Iris reacted by cupping her face with one hand and smiling radiantly in response. Following this, Vahn escorted the two girls around the castle and its grounds, showing Iris all of the interesting sights and introducing her to everyone. With the exception of Circe, everyone had a very positive reception to Iris and, by the time they had returned to her room, the smile on her face had already persisted for several hours...
(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Two many perverts (o 3 o)...','Illya is quite sneaky...','Irisviel is adorable (^ x ^)')
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As much as Vahn was enjoying spending time with everyone, as walking around with Illya and Iris turned most situations into a pleasant experience, he still needed to pay attention to his schedule as much as possible. Thus, while waiting for Siegfried to awaken, Vahn went to meet with Da Vinci in their shared workshop so he could tell her to get some sleep at some point. Taking into account the time he had spent in the real world, it had already been around ten hours since he had left her alone. Because of this, Vahn had the very real expectation that he would see something risque the moment he stepped into the workshop. As Da Vinci was a pervert by her own admission, and had even been working on lingerie prior to him leaving, Vahn had already prepared himself for whatever she would surprise him with...
Against his expectations, as if to emphasize she was an incomprehensible existence, Vahn found Da Vinci wearing some rather stylish renaissance style clothing, complete with a short pleated skirt. Even at a glance, he could tell that the clothes she had made for herself were of an extremely high quality while also being practical. Though he would have to inspect them more closely to be sure, it looked like even the pair of blue leggings she had made for herself were at least upper B-Rank, qualifying them as A-Rank items in the Record of Danmachi. He doubted she was able to infuse any abilities into them, as they lacked the 'aura' that would usually accompany such things, but just their make alone nearly qualified as a masterpiece.
As she had noticed his arrival, Da Vinci removed a set of goggles from her face that Vahn hadn't given her, meaning she made them herself, to stare back at him with her peculiar eyes. She had been using a series of uniquely designed tools unlike anything Vahn had ever seen before as she carved a small an intricate series of runes on the outside of a lens. Then, as if to answer his unasked question, Da Vinci explained, "Even an Omniscient Genius requires the proper tools to complete their work. I'm currently about to finish my third iteration of lenses for my ocular device. When I am finished, I will be able to see 'reality', even while inside of this Sub-Space Projection. I figured it may be necessary to make an observation system that allows you to easily see what is taking place in the real world for any potential invasions."
Hearing Da Vinci's explanation, Vahn found himself spontaneously breaking out into a short bout of light-hearted laughter. He actually wasn't all that surprised by the fact that she was already working on solutions to some of the Empire's most pertinent issues but, as it was such a distinct 'gap' from what he had expected upon arriving, he couldn't help but laugh at the reality of the situation. This changed very quickly, however, when Da Vinci gave a 'knowing' smile and said, "I already finished working on a few different types of lingerie as well. I have already prepared a presentation once I complete these lenses so please be patient. If you have nothing to keep yourself busy, you can find a few pairs of panties that I had worn laying on the bed in the other room. Please try not to spoil them too much since I'll need to wear them during the presentation~."
Though he knew Da Vinci was teasing him, it was also very apparent that she was being serious at the same time. Because of this, Vahn realized that the 'gap' he thought existed had been nothing more than another misunderstanding on his part. Da Vinci wasn't constrained by what he thought she would do as, with her 'omnipotent genius', she could be both serious and perverted at the same time. It was very likely that, even now, some of her thought processes were still designing new types of lingerie. She likely intended to use her 'presentation' as a means to collect data by observing his reaction to each type of garment she had produced. Since Da Vinci always innovated off the data she was provided with, she would continue to modify her designs until they were the 'pinnacle' of the concept of lingerie, at least lingerie that could be used to appeal to him...
Since Da Vinci had already returned to her work, clearly not wanting to be disturbed a second time, Vahn just shook his head before looking around the workshop at various other small projects she had started. He found that his Atelier was filled with various different tools that hadn't been present a few hours prior. Da Vinci had used transmutation to shape precious metals into complex tools that would take extreme dexterity to be able to use. There were even a few precision instruments that had blades and tips so fine that they were only a single atom's thickness. The one thing these tools lacked were abilities infused into them but, using small runes and reinforcement magecraft, Da Vinci was able to circumvent this with ease. She had even embedded small gemstones into the structure of the tools, giving them the appearance of fine works of art, that served as a means to power the intricate magic formation and prevent the tools from breaking.
As interesting as her tools were, Vahn's attention was only drawn to them for a brief moment as, on the adjacent table, the basic framework of an extremely complex, albeit incomplete, staff had already been laid out. There were also blueprints that had been drawn with machine-like precision next to it, allowing Vahn to get an understanding of what Da Vinci was trying to create. Using transmutation and the tools she had made herself, Da Vinci had been making small parts similar to what you might find in something like an expensive pocket watch. There were literally thousands of small pieces that had been carved with even smaller runes and magic formations that would be linked together into a staff that was as much mechanical as it was magical. When it was completed, Vahn could tell it would be around A-Rank, if for no other reason than the fact that Da Vinci lacked higher quality materials. The fact she was capable of making a high-ranking staff with relatively simple materials was one of the most shocking things Vahn had observed from Da Vinci thus far.
Though Vahn already had high expectations for Da Vinci, to the point he put her on the same level as Scáthach, it almost felt like she was doing everything in her power to make his prior expectations seem 'inconsequentially foolish' in the face of her genius. At the same time, however, Vahn was more than a little excited about future prospects as, if he were able to work alongside and learn from Da Vinci, his comprehension could reach extremes that might have taken him hundreds of years on his own. He relied on very expensive and rare materials to do what Da Vinci could accomplish with comparably 'plain' materials. If he could reach her level, Vahn felt that making SS-Rank, or higher, equipment would be well within his reach...
While Vahn had been captivated by her work, Da Vinci quickly finished up the set of lenses she was working on. Seeing that he was distracted, she removed her goggles before slotting the lenses into one of the prepared rings. Her ocular device allowed lenses to be overlapped so their effects could be stacked together and toggled by tapping small gemstones on the side. When she slotted in the third and final set of lenses, Da Vinci couldn't help but smile as she placed the visor over her eyes and tapped the tiny white peridot that was arranged in a triangular formation with a ruby and a sapphire. This caused everything within her vision to appear as though a film had been placed over it, one which allowed all objects to be viewed with a variable amount of transparency based on the focal point of the user's eyes.
With her goggles donned, Da Vinci cast her gaze over Vahn's back, a glimmer in her eyes as she looked him up and down without triggering his perception. The main function of this set of lenses was to allow her to see the internal structure of materials but, if the settings were tweaked just a little bit, it also allowed her to see through clothes just as easily. She could see that Vahn had a very athletic body that, while not on the same level as her 'Mona Lisa Prototype', was almost flawless in its structure. What troubled her was the fact that, even if she upped the settings, she still couldn't make sense of Vahn's internal structure, almost as if he was a unique existence that simply didn't follow the same 'rules' as the rest of the world...
After ogling Vahn's butt for a few seconds, Da Vinci pressed the small sapphire gemstone to active the second set of lenses, this one allowing her to see the flow and structure of magical energy with extreme precision. She used these lenses to make sure there were no leaks when she was carving runes as many of her inventions would break down if there was even the smallest defect within the complex latticework of magic formations she painstakingly carved. Though she only made mistakes if there were external factors beyond her control, that was no excuse to cut corners and suffer as a victim of hubris. Unfortunately, even with this second set of lenses, Da Vinci could only see Vahn's body as an 'enigma' that would require extensive research. She did not believe for a moment that she would be unable to 'crack' what made him function as, regardless of what secrets his body held, it was only a matter of time until she knew everything there was to know about Vahn...
Though it would be useless in this situation, Da Vinci wasn't the type of person that lived by pure assumptions so, as a matter of course, she used the third lens to observe Vahn's body. As expected, he simply vanished from view when the third lens was the only one active while, in conjunction with the other two, it showed what appeared to be a 'hologram' of Vahn since he appeared as a semi-transparent figure within her vision. To make sure they were working properly, Da Vinci also looked around her workshop, observing that all of the tables were more or less empty back within the 'real' world. This allowed her to conclusively affirm that objects within the Sub-Space Projection and the real world weren't necessarily interrelated with each other. Though it was possible to 'link' a physical object with its projection by having it interface with the island-wide magic formation present all throughout Avalon, it was also possible to 'isolate' objects if you created an inverse-magic formation, effectively forming a 'gap' in the projection that could be exploited by enemies...
After writing down her observations, Da Vinci deactivated everything but the transparency function of her goggles as it was quite entertaining to see Vahn walking around naked. The most 'important' part of this was that, unless he tried them on himself, Vahn would be unaware that the goggles even had such a function. The very core of the magic formation made it so that anything being observed would be unable to 'perceive' that they were being observed. Since this would serve as the basis for the island's observation network in the future, making it counterintuitive if enemies were able to sense they were being observed, Da Vinci decided to keep it a secret for the time being. Though she was almost exposed when Vahn turned around, as she got an eye full of something 'very' surprising, she ultimately managed to keep her composure by simply smiling.
Seeing that Da Vinci was finished working on her rather stylish and ornate-looking goggles, Vahn also smiled as he asked, "Is this the prototype for your own weapon? Are you intending to join the fight in the future?" In response to this, Da Vinci giggled in an elegant manner before explaining, "I would rather have a powerful weapon without needing to use it rather than be caught unprepared and left wanting. When I am finished with the final version, that staff will serve as the 'key' to control the defenses of the Ivory Castle in the future. I have a few ideas about how we can prepare against enemy attacks, including an observation network and an automated defense system. "
Since Vahn could understand the logic behind Da Vinci's words, he nodded his head in affirmation before remarking, "Just make sure you rest properly when you can. You don't need to right now but, once Siegfried has finished experiencing the memory link, you should retire for the night. Going by the time within the Sub-Space Projection Orb, there is still around nineteen hours until he awakens so there is no rush." As he didn't know if the current Da Vinci even needed sleep, Vahn could only advise her to rest at her convenience. It was obvious by the enigmatic structure of her body that, while she was listed as a 'human' within the Unit Management function, the fact she was listed as only 200 days old implied she certainly wasn't normal.
In response to Vahn's words, Da Vinci used her now gloved hand, placing her index finger against her lips as she asked, "So we have nineteen hours to get to know each other? Perhaps we can use that time to decide how I should address you in the future? You never did tell me if you wanted me to call you Master, Darling, or maybe even something 'more' intimate~?" At the end of her sentence, Da Vince poked through her full and soft-looking lips with the tip of her finger, the glimmer in her eyes changing to a slightly more seductive light. This caused Vahn to smile wryling in response as he plainly answered, "I have no problem with getting to know you better, but I'm not really in the mood for what you might have in mind. As for how you should address me...well, we'll be colleagues of sorts in the future so just Vahn will do for now. If we are ever in a public or formal setting, however, you will need to address me as Sage Emperor or Majesty..."
Though she nodded her head in 'understanding', Da Vinci clearly had very different intentions as she said, "Very well then, I will call you Master from now on. You can call me Da Vinci, Vin, Lisa, Leo-chan, or anything else you feel like calling me~." Then, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, Da Vinci began to strip off her gloves and stockings, leaving them littered on the ground as she added, "Shall we start the presentation? Feel free to let me know your honest opinion as I will be taking detailed notes to improve upon the quality of future products. I'm intending to make a full line of women's lingerie for all the girls in the castle so all feedback is appreciated. Of course, if you want to try some on for yourself, it will be just our little secret~."
By the time Da Vinci reached the corridor leading to her room, she looked back at Vahn with her characteristic smile and a glimmer in her eyes as she loosened the band holding up her skirt. This caused the red pleated garment to drop to the ground, revealing Da Vinci's plump butt, slightly deformed by the intricately designed flesh-tone lace lingerie. There were several semi-transparent sections that caused the lacework to stand out, even more, drawing the eye around the pattern of the fabric as if you were exploring the intricacies of a painting. This seemed to be Da Vinci's desired reaction as her smile blossomed even further as she began to undo the strings of her corset while walking further down the corridor. It was obvious by the 'trail' of clothing she was leaving behind that Da Vinci wanted Vahn to follow behind her...
Feeling his heart racing a bit, Vahn shook his head in mock exasperation as it was beginning to seem like Da Vinci's 'Omnipotent Genius' wasn't just restricted to her craft. Though he didn't think he was giving her much to work with, it was clear that Da Vinci was beginning to figure him out very quickly. Her seduction techniques were improving at a demonstrably monstrous rate and, even though he was certain he hadn't looked too much, the fact that Da Vinci wore flesh-tone lingerie to further accent her flawless rump implied she understood his preferences well. He knew she was only doing this because she was interested in his body but this meant that her interest would actually never be curbed as, even if she studied him to the point of ascending to Tier 5 herself, she would be no closer to unveiling the 'truth' she sought from him. In a way, this meant Da Vinci would be an extremely reliable ally but, at the same time, her curiosity could deviate down any number of random paths in the future...
Since the summoning system also showed the alignment of Servants, Vahn knew that Da Vinci was classified as 'Chaotic-Good'. This meant she was always acting according to her interests, limited only by her consideration of the status quo and the availability of resources. If left to act as she pleased, with unlimited resources, Da Vinci was the type of person that would shape the entire world around her. Though this would invariably be a 'good' thing, as she was benevolent and considerate enough to avoid causing unnecessary harm, it could also be rather oppressive at the same time. She needed someone to rein her in and, based on how she called him 'Master', it was obvious that Da Vinci herself had decided to place him in that role. She didn't leave any room for him to allow them to be equals and, though she would undoubtedly tempt him every chance she got, Da Vinci would ultimately leave it up to him to decide how their relationship developed...
Vahn felt strangely pressured by the knowledge that he had the responsibility of reining in history's most prodigious genius but, considering he also had to deal with two existences that could wipe out all of humanity, it was surprisingly a light burden to bear. Depending on what he wanted her to do, Da Vinci could advance humanity by centuries over the course of just a few decades. Since he was intending to change the status quo of the entire world in the future, there was literally no better ally to have on his side. Merlin had obviously seen through this and, though he undoubtedly knew that the Da Vinci he would summon had a high chance of being a female, this was actually a 'good' thing as he was far more proficient in handling women than trying to work alongside men. Had Da Vinci been a male with the same attributes, showing his perversion towards the girls or even possessing homosexual interest in Vahn, that would have led to a far more complicated situation.
Though he was already very aware of the fact he had played into Merlin's hand, Vahn couldn't help but feel that his Magus of the Court had actually made the right decision. For the future of the Empire, and the world itself, he would become Da Vinci's Master, fellow researcher, teacher, student, research specimen, and, as she seemed intent on arranging, lover. He doubted she was even capable of experiencing such a complex emotion, as her mind would undoubtedly analyze and break down everything to its most basic state, but that wouldn't change their status. So long as she could never understand him, Da Vinci would never lose her interest in studying him. To that end, they would have a long-lasting and unshakeable relationship that would never be on the level of actual lovers, even if it was considerably more 'developed' than even married couples.
With that in mind, Vahn took a deep breath as he picked up each piece of clothing and followed behind Da Vinci, curious to see what kind of 'presentation' she had prepared for him...
(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Endless Innovation','Da Vinci with her goggles, "Ara, ara~?"','Vahn is like a single note reed, getting played super easily xD...')
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