Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

With the sky outside gradually brightening, Vahn, feeling a little impatient, began to lightly drum Blossom's small yet bubbly butt. She always found a way to invert herself whenever they were all sleeping together, so, more often than not, the first thing he saw when he opened his eyes in the morning was her pert posterior a few centimeters away from his face. Some might suspect this was an attempt to get him addicted to her inordinately potent pheromones, but, while this was certainly the case, it was more of an instinct possessed by pure-blooded Mares than actual malice.Feeling gentle yet stimulating ripples bounce around her body, Blossom's eyelids began to twitch, but, rather than opening her eyes, she softly groaned, "Just five more hours..." before attempting to wiggle away. Unfortunately for her, this actually made it significantly easier for Vahn to drum on her bottom, so, having already decided it was time to wake up, he thumbed the hem of her panties into her intergluteal cleft, fully exposing her fair white buttocks before thrumming the tune of one of his favorite anime.Though she was more than a little annoyed by Vahn's behavior, Blossom was unable to prevent a cute yet sonorous moan from escaping her throat. Even when he was spanking her bottom, Vahn's hands radiated pleasure and comfort instead of pain. Thus, rather than attempting to put a stop to his antics, she allowed the pleasure to build within her body before opening her eyes and nibbling at the zipper of his trousers with her teeth.Realizing what Blossom was trying to do, Vahn gave her bottom an audibly firmer smack, the sound echoing through the room and arousing even the deepest sleepers as he said, "We have a busy day ahead of us. If you want to continue sleeping, you'll have to stay behind."Shifting her focus away from the throbbing sensation coming from her right buttocks, Blossom rose to a seated position before half-turning to face Vahn as she asked, "What's the rush? It's not like the Lo Po Bia Family is going anywhere. Besides, we literally have all the time in the world. Don't tell me you can't spare a few minutes to make sure we're all energized and ready to go~?"Rather than immediately responding to Blossom's goading, Vahn briefly shifted his gaze to Fenrir and Mikoto. Noticing this, the former adopted a slightly serious expression to indicate that she was ready to take his side while the latter, seemingly imagining how things might play out, allowed a bit of red to bleed into her cheeks as she habitually averted her eyes.Though Mikoto's reaction tickled his fancy quite a bit, the tensions building in Vahn's body relaxed when a monstrous rumble emanated from Yuri's stomach. This earned her the attention of virtually everyone in the oversized bed, but, demonstrating a remarkable lack of concern, she proceeded to brazenly scratch near the base of her tail as she lazily inquired, "What's for breakfast...?"Smiling in response to the former Princess' words, Vahn used Telekinesis to gently lift Blossom from his body as he casually replied, "I was thinking ricotta hotcakes with aged maple dressing, self-serve omelets, and a variety of pastries. If you're craving something more substantial, I can cook up some rice, sausage, eggs, and-"With a bit of drool escaping the corner of her mouth, a voracious glimmer appeared in Yuri's deep crimson eyes as she interrupted him to demand, "I want dragon steak with biscuits and gravy...!"Understanding what she meant when she said 'dragon steak', Vahn's smile became somewhat wry as he shook his head and said, "Some other time, perhaps. I'm not really in the mood to cook up anything too complicated right now. Sorry."Though her expression briefly shifted into an exaggerated pout, it didn't take long for Yuri to adopt her usual smile and answer, "No biggie. You're the one doing all the work so who am I to complain? Cook what you want. So long as it's made by you, I'm sure it will be delicious~!"Punctuating her words with a surprisingly adorable 'guts pose', Yuri's aura immediately shifted to a bright and vibrant yellow to indicate that she wasn't just giving him lip service. She might prefer to eat specific types of food, but, until now, Vahn had yet to disappoint with any of the dishes he had prepared. Rather, eating his cooking filled her with a tremendous amount of energy, and, as strange as it might sound, she was reasonably certain that she could taste the feelings he infused into each and every meal.Suppressing his sudden urge to go ahead and prepare his trademark brand of dragon steak, Vahn's smile promptly returned as he advised, "I'm going to head down. You all should go ahead and take a bath. Last night was pretty intense, and, while I don't particularly mind the smell, it might cause a problem when we visit the Lo Po Bia Family."Though the reaction of most girls was to blush slightly, Yuri responded to Vahn's words by sniffing her armpits, scrunching up her nose, and saying, "That's probably a good call. I might not be able to control my anger if one of those arrogant clowns from the Mandrill or Lemuroidea Families chooses to comment on my smell..."With the various tribes of the Lo Po Bia Family focusing heavily on strength and bloodline, the fact Yuri now possessed a monkey-like tail was more than enough justification for the members of a few families to target her. It didn't matter that she was out of their reach, and, so long as there was even a chance they might be able to woo her, the various primate tribes would do everything within their power to either capture or ingratiate themselves to her. She could even take over the position of an Elder or a Matriarch if she really wanted to, but, having no such desires, Yuri was already thinking of ways to mask her scent before the impending encounter.Fortunately, there were a number of methods at her disposal, as, even as far back as the Record of Danmachi, Vahn had been forced to acquire techniques and shampoos to mask both his scent and the scent of others. He had even developed a version of his self-made 'cleaning magic' that would linger for several weeks, passively preventing the build-up of dirt and grime while simultaneously masking the recipient's natural aroma. If he was especially serious, he could even manipulate the Laws to completely 'erase' the concept of a person's aroma, but, as personal odor was surprisingly important for mental wellness, he had never needed to resort to such extremes...---While most of the girls were enjoying a relaxing in the hot springs-like bath, Vahn found himself unable to suppress a smile as he snuck glances at Mikoto humming at the side in a frilly pink apron. She enjoyed cooking nearly as much as he did, so, ever since she had returned from the exploration group, she had been helping to prepare meals.Though she could sense Vahn's gaze whenever he shifted his attention her way, Mikoto did her best to appear completely oblivious. If he were 'serious', he wouldn't even need to look her way to grasp even the individual molecules in her body, so, with Vahn behaving like a boy paired with his crush in a Home Economics class, Mikoto couldn't help humoring him. She was even tempted to tease him a bit, but, having stepped on that landmine more than a few times during their stay in the Actualized World of Toaru, she ultimately managed to restrain the urge.As thoughts of 'home' crossed her mind, Mikoto couldn't help thinking about what all of her friends and family were up to. She knew Vahn had effectively stopped time following their departure yet, as was often the case, the mind failed to think rationally when influenced by sentimentality. Thus, for a very brief moment, her hands slowed as memories of the past began to surge forth like a wave that had just breached a floodgate.Sensing the not-so-subtle change in Mikoto's aura, Vahn's own actions ceased as he instinctually wrapped his arms around her body, asking, "What's wrong?" in a concerned tone.Since her melancholy had lasted less than a single second, Mikoto found herself habitually rolling her eyes as she answered, "You're too sensitive..." before following it up with a demure, "I'm fine..."With familial longing having become a perpetual acquaintance of his, Vahn knew when others were experiencing something similar. Thus, even though they had previously promised to put off visiting until he had reached the Divine Realm, his tone became gentle yet resonating as he asked, "Do you want to return home for a short while? I'm sure you would feel much better..."Feeling Vahn's words spread through her body, Mikoto felt as though the marrow in her bones was vibrating as a pleasant warmth suffused her entire being. Despite this, she managed to set aside her kitchen knife before leaning into his embrace and softly replying, "Dummy...you shouldn't be using your Authority for something like this..."Resisting the urge to chuckle in response to the chastizing remark, Vahn kissed the top of Mikoto's head before proceeding to gently rock her body as he said, "I'd rather use it for things like this than to truly force someone's hand...if I can make things a little easier for the people I love, I don't mind being shameless..."Having experienced quite a bit of Vahn's shamelessness, an exasperated sigh parted Mikoto's lips as she overlapped her hands with his and muttered, "You can't make me say it..."Though he could easily do exactly that, Vahn nodded his head in affirmation before strengthening his hold on the bashful brunette and saying, "I'd like to visit the Toaruverse. Even if little to no time has passed from their perspective, I'm sure everyone will be happy to see us...I'm feeling excited just thinking about it..."Rolling her eyes in response to Vahn's words, Mikoto entrusted her full weight to his embrace as she half-heartedly retorted, "It sounds to me like you just want to have another orgy..."Unable to suppress his laughter, a jovial chuckle emanated from Vahn's throat, his voice taking on a teasing tone as he asked, "Remind me...who was it that proposed the idea of linking her senses with her 'sisters' in order to spur the development of their individuality...?"With her face turning redder than a tomato, sparks began to emanate from Mikoto's ahoge as she found herself at a complete loss for words. Vahn had actually done his best to behave as a unique aspect of her esper abilities during the early days of their time in the Toaruverse. In the end, it was she who asked him to take a more proactive role in things, as, despite possessing far greater power than even Aleister, she couldn't protect everything on her own. It was impossible to play the part of a normal middle-schooler while meddling in the affairs of global organizations, so, more often than not, it was Vahn working behind the scenes that allowed them to reach a 'happy end'.Remembering the time she had given Vahn the green light to sleep with her mother, an offer he had ultimately refused, Mikoto's face became a dangerous shade of crimson before she ultimately reverted to her Pikachu form in order to hide the evidence of her embarrassment. Then, despite his previous claims that there were more important matters to attend, time began to slow to a crawl as Vahn and Mikoto disappeared into thin air. This was immediately followed by them 'popping' back into existence, but, from the perspective of the duo, weeks had passed in less time than the blink of an eye...(A/N: Alternate Titles: '*Cowboy Bebop Theme Intensifies*','Never change, Yuri...','Mikoto is a closet pervert...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

After a breakfast that was more a banquet than a standard meal, Vahn explained his plans to the girls before teleporting everyone to the 113th Floor. There, located at the center of an impossibly large briar bush, visible from virtually anywhere on the Floor, an ancient stone shrine known as the Altar of the Great Mother could be found. This was the very heart of the Lo Po Bia Family, as, prior to the Age of Genesis, it was here that Lord Lo Po Bia had gained the authority to govern all forms of Shinheuh within the Tower.Though his abilities as an Anima had always been second to none, there was a distinct difference between taming something and having absolute authority over it. The most notable exception, at least in this instance, was that Lord Lo Po Bia also had the right to share his authority with others. This, combined with the fact he had coordinated with Gustang to infuse the traits of his favorite animals into his descendants, resulted in the creation of the most strictly hierarchal society in the entire Tower. Those at the top could literally tell those below them to commit suicide or slaughter their own children, and, unless they possessed willpower far beyond the norm, they would have no choice but to comply.While this ability sounded terrifying, it was offset by the fact that Elders could generally only wield their authority against members of the same branch family. Since they had been given the order to protect their kin, very few members of the Lo Po Bia actually attempted to exploit the authority that had been granted to them by their Father. Instead, the most common usage of the ability was them ordering the younger generation to work hard to overcome them.Unfortunately, as was often the case when such systems existed, there were plenty of loopholes that could be exploited. The most notable example of a flaw in this system was when the Patriarch of the Forest Cat Family, a man by the name of Lo Po Bia Yasratcha, challenged the former Patriarch of the Canis Family for his authority. The two families had hated each other since their inception, so, taking advantage of the Canis Family's loyalty, Yasratcha ended up gaining absolute authority over the rival family before ordering its members to both slaughter and devour their own kin. This resulted in the effective annihilation of the Canis Family Family, and, were it not for the former patriarch expecting such an outcome, ordering his sons to flee, the Canine People would have gone extinct.Though fault penultimately lay with Lo Po Bia Yasratcha, the simple truth of the matter was that the entire situation could have been prevented with a few words from Lord Lo Po Bia. Instead, his belief in the 'Law of the Jungle' had resulted in countless tragedies being associated with his Family, many from within its own ranks. This, in turn, led to an almost universal hatred of the Lo Po Bia Family, as, more often than not, they were distrustful and outright hostile to anyone outside of their respective branch. Were it not for their rather 'prolific' breeding habits, most of the branches would have been wiped out a long time ago due to the unadulterated hatred they garnered from virtually every other family and organization within the Tower...---Seeing a number of Floating Castles and countless Suspend Ships loitering in the airspace around the Altar of the Great Mother, Vahn correctly presumed that every influential figure within the Lo Po Bia Family had gathered. There were also seven Princesses of Jahad, thirty-nine High Rankers, and, last but certainly not least, the Leaders of three Great Families.With Gustang among the trio that had gathered, Vahn's expression became far more serious as he turned towards his escort, eyes focusing on Blossom as he said, "It seems the Po Bidau and Tu Perie Families have decided to intervene in this matter..."Frowning in response to Vahn's words, Blossom's amorphous pupils began to release a subtle pink glow as she directed her gaze to Enne. In response, the burgundy-haired beauty simply shook her head before offering a hint of a smile as she softly asserted, "I'll be fine. I no longer care about what happened in the past. The circumstances of my birth no longer have any influence on how I live my life..."Since Enne was generally a very curt person, rarely speaking more than a few words, hearing her complete three full sentences underscored just how serious she was. This came as a great relief to Blossom, who, despite feeling things were going exceptionally well for both her and her daughters, still had apprehensions about their future. She had endured for tens-of-thousands-of-years, so, as much as she trusted Vahn, it was impossible to convince herself that everything would simply work out. Even defeating Jahad wouldn't completely allay her concerns, as, thanks to the information he had provided, her perspective on what constituted 'real power' had changed drastically over the last couple of weeks...Burying these concerns in the deepest recesses of her psyche, Blossom managed what appeared to be a completely natural smile as she mused, "You've grown. I wonder who I have to blame- I mean thank for this~?"With her gaze returning to Vahn, Blossom briefly tensed up as she noticed the perceptive glimmer in his bottomless aquamarine eyes. It felt like he was looking straight through her, and, for a brief moment, she felt as though she might drown in the endless abyss that was his pupils. Instead, the glimmer within his eyes almost instantaneously turned to one of affection, and, were she a little bit closer to him, Blossom could imagine Vahn reaching out to either caress her head or embrace her...Resisting the urge to flex the fingers of his right hand, Vahn averted his eyes from the somewhat stupefied Blossom to explain, "The plan hasn't changed. I'll be taking point in order to prevent any future troubles from arising. I'll try to create a situation where everyone has the chance to show off, but that is secondary to our actual objective. If it comes down to me having to defeat the Elders of each branch, just leave it to me and my Templates. Once everything has been resolved, you are free to challenge them at your leisure."Though his words were directed towards everyone, Vahn's eyes had settled on Yuri for the duration of his speech. This initially resulted in the seasoned battle junky appearing rather despondent, but, hearing him say could challenge whoever she wanted after the fact, her smile immediately returned. After all, if Vahn ordered them to comply, she could even face off against the Elders of every single branch simultaneously. Just the thought of this made her blood boil, and, as a result, crimson light began to emanate from her eyes as she nodded her head and exclaimed, "Yosh! Let's get this over with! The sooner you settle this, the sooner I can beat some ass. After that, we can all go home, eat a shit ton of food, and fuck till the sun comes up~!"With a dry laugh emanating from his throat, Vahn offered a curt nod of his own before turning to face the massive briar bush and softly muttering, "Well then...shall we get a move on...?"---Under normal circumstances, the Altar of the Great Mother was off-limits unless you had received a direct invitation from the Leader of the Lo Po Bia Family, Lord Lo Po Bia himself. For the last couple of weeks, however, virtually anyone had been allowed to move freely through the sacred grounds in preparation for the event that would determine the fate of the entire family.To prevent things from turning too chaotic, Lord Lo Po Bia had mandated that all conflicts between competing families would be settled in the massive arena that had been constructed in anticipation of Vahn's arrival. These matches were personally overseen by Lord Lo Po Bia himself, so, while most branch families had decided to conserve their strength, others were doing everything in their power to show off before their Lord.Most prominent among the groups competing for Lord Lo Po Bia's attention were the Forest Cat, Acinonyx, and Tigris Families. These three, alongside the Snow Leopard and Leo Families, made up the most powerful faction within the entire Lo Po Bia Family, the 'Feline Appreciation Society', an organization formed several thousand years after Panthera Family had been brought to ruin by the Epicyon Family.Though the Forest Cat Family was originally the weakest among the major feline families, they had risen to prominence under the leadership of Lo Po Bia Yasratcha. Now, the formerly most powerful within the group had become the weakest, and, thanks to her association with Vahn, Pram and her Snow Leopard Family were currently in a precarious position. Many accused them of orchestrating the conflict between the Aldrnari Empire and the Lo Po Bia Family, and, thanks to the orders Pram had received following the event at the Name Hunt Station, there was adequate 'evidence' to prove she was colluding with a foreign power for personal gain. Since this wasn't far from the truth, there was little Pram could say in her defense, as, despite her pleas, Lord Lo Po Bia had chosen to remain silent regarding his involvement in the matter.Forced into a situation where she was public enemy number one within her own Family, Pram was doing her best to lay low until Vahn's arrival. She may have failed to conquer his heart, but, prior to their parting, she had sincerely begun to consider him her Master. The betrayal of her family made this sentiment even stronger, so, even if she had never earned his love and affection, Pram believed Vahn would appear in her time of need. Her only regret was that she hadn't taken his words at face value when he claimed to be able to easily defeat the Leaders of the Great Families. Had she known the full extent of his power, she never would have left his side...As that thought crossed her mind, Pram's silvery eyes met the gaze of the man with dark-blue hair and 'watermelon' colored eyes standing on the opposite end of the arena. Her attempts to lay low had ultimately failed, and, as a result of her 'cowardice', she had been forced into a position not all that dissimilar to the former Patriarch of the Canis Family. If she lost the coming fight, her authority would be stripped away, and, in the worst-case scenario, most of her family would be wiped out to prevent them from ever posing a future threat. The thought of this filled her with endless fury, but, understanding she wasn't a match for the man standing across from her, she surprised everyone in the stands by standing in place and closing her eyes.Equally as surprised as spectators, the blue-haired man, none other than Lo Po Bia Yasratcha, briefly raised his brows before adopting a crazed, predatory, smile and asking, "Don't tell me you're giving up so soon? What? Are you going to start begging? I hadn't realized the Snow Leopard Family had fallen so low. Though, now that I think about it, I'm not sure why I expected anything different from a family whose leader pleasures and pisses themself in public..nyahahahahahahahahahaha~!"Though she had resolved herself to leave her fate in the hands of Vahn, Pram couldn't prevent her brow from twitching in response to Yasratcha's ridicule. As a result, the surrounding Shinsu began to gradually freeze, ice particles appearing all throughout the arena as the hateful man across from her continued to laugh. Despite this, his gaze was fully focused on her, pupils contracting into thin lines as his nails steadily increased in length...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Mind control fuckery...','Yuri has her priorities in order...','Somewhere after midnight, in my wildest fantasies...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

After placing Hana's unconscious body into stasis within the Ninth Layer, Vahn emerged from the Little Garden feeling more than a little melancholic. This was far from an 'ideal' solution, but, until he could find a timeline where Hana could truly be with the one she yearned for, she would have to settle with a false reality provided by the Phantasmagoria. Fortunately, while it was indisputably still an illusion, the events transpiring within the Phantasmagoria were so realistic that literal eons could pass without any of the entities within being aware of the truth. There was even a chance that some would develop a true ego, but, at least for the time being, Vahn could rest assured that Hana would have ample opportunity to experience being loved...As that thought crossed his mind, Vahn looked around at the rather sizeable group of girls that had been accompanying him for the last three weeks. He could see trust reflected in each of their gazes, and, though they might not necessarily agree with the choices he made, they never doubted he was trying to do the right thing...With his gaze lingering on each girl, Vahn's mood began to steadily improve until Yuri, having never enjoyed awkward silences, spontaneously teased, "If you're going to keep gawking like a lovestruck fool, you better be prepared to take responsibility. I can feel the base of my tail beginning to itch..."Feeling the tensions immediately drain from his body, a lighthearted chuckle emanated from Vahn's throat as he waved his hand to produce a large portal. Then, adopting his characteristically relaxed smile, he replied, "Let's go home. I'm not really in the mood for anything too intense right now, but I can at least give everyone a massage..."As the word massage left Vahn's lips, the bodies of Fenrir, Yuri, Lotte, Mikoto, and even Enne visibly shuddered as a healthy red hue colored their cheeks. This earned them a few curious looks from the members of the Eurasia Family, who, despite having spent the better part of three weeks with Vahn, had yet to experience the skills that had initially earned him the title of Godhand...---Though they were unaware of the 'suffering' of the Eurasia Family, knowing smiles spread across the faces of two inordinately beautiful women, one with raven-black hair and the other possessing peculiar dark-purple locks. These were none other than Madara and Yoruichi, and, though they had long-since developed True Egos of their own, they could still sense when Vahn was in a heightened state of emotion. This applied to every Template he had created, but, having honed their perception and intuition to the extreme, the two voluptuous beauties could even sense when Vahn was feeling muddle-headed.With her smile gradually developing into a toothy grin, Yoruichi began to pop each of her knuckles as she remarked, "Whelp, looks like the bad guys on this Floor are fucked. Mind if Angri and I take point this time?"Hearing her name, fluffy auburn ears poked out of Yoruichi's shadow as Angri, adorned in an outfit reminiscent of the one worn by Soi Fon in the Actualized World of Bleach, asked, "Are we going on a mission?" in a forced monotone that failed to conceal her excitement.Pulling the olive-skinned Vanargandr onto her lap, an amused expression spread across Yoruichi's face as she tightly squeezed the struggling girl and answered, "That depends on whether or not a certain someone is going to stand in our way..."With Yoruichi's directing her golden gaze towards her, Madara's smile gradually faded away as she crossed her arms and said, "I refuse. Izuna needs opportunities like this to measure the results of his training. Do you think your protege is more important than my younger brother...?"Rolling her eyes in response to Madara's question, Yoruichi secured Angri with her left arm before holding out her right hand and drolling, "Yeah, yeah, whatever you say, you bro-con. Let's just get this over with."Though she was unamused by Yoruichi referring to her as a bro-con, Madara ultimately just snorted before closing her eyes, extending her own right hand, and saying, "Proceed."Waiting until the final syllable had departed Madara's lips, bluish-white electricity began to radiate from Yoruichi's hand and forearm as she shouted, "Jan...ken...p-!"Snapping her eyes open, Madara revealed that she had activated her Rinnesharigan at the very last moment, her eyes transition from a deep crimson to a peculiar purple set with concentric rings and nine tomoe spinning around an abyssal black pupil. This enhanced her perception to the point that time seemed to stop, but, having anticipated this, the electricity emanating from Yoruichi's fist had already suffused through the rest of her body, its color shifting to a vibrant golden hue that caused her right arm, cat-like ears, and tail to shimmer with brilliant light.Noticing that Yoruichi's hand appeared to be throwing rock, paper, and scissors simultaneously, the pupil of Madara's right eye began to expand and contract in a mysterious rhythm as she attempted to draw the hateful cat woman into a powerful Genjutsu. Unfortunately, Yoruichi's Shunryū Kokubyō Senki, Flash God Black Cat Warrior Princess, made her virtually immune to illusions due to the sheer amount of Lightning Elemental Energy coursing through her mind and body. Thus, the moment she allowed the bronze-skinned beauty to transform, the majority of Madara's trump cards had already been sealed.Refusing to be outdone by a 'simple' elemental transformation, an evil smile began to spread across Madara's face in painstakingly slow motion. This caused Yoruichi's own expression to sour, but, long before either's facial muscles could react to their shift in mentality, the world around them began to dissolve away as Madara's voice, emanating from the void itself, echoed, "Infinite Tsukuyomi..."With her golden pupils immediately reflecting a crimson-hued version of Madara's Rinnesharingan, Yoruichi's mental processes completely ceased as the former countered her scissors with rock. This only lasted for a mere moment, but, with both of their speeds far exceeding the physical limitations of the world, it was more than enough for victory and defeat to be determined.Blinking her eyes, the reflection of Madara's Rinnesharingan was no longer visible across Yoruichi's vibrant golden irises as she exclaimed, "You bitch! Did you seriously just use the Infinite Tsukuyomi to win a game of rock, paper, scissors!?"Snorting in response to Yoruichi's words, Madara rose to her feet before countering, "You've quite the gall to accuse me of foul play when you're still in your transformed state. Don't be such a sore loser. It's unbecoming of you..."Without waiting for Yoruichi's retort, Madara's vanished into a spatial tear that had instantaneously appeared behind her. This left the former gnashing her teeth, but, as this was far from the first time something like this had happened, she ultimately just exhaled a tired sigh before snaking her hands around the uncharacteristically demure Angri's body and teasing, "It looks like we're all alone...shall we continue where we last left off~?"With a healthy shade of red coloring her cheeks, Angri ceased her struggles entirely, entrusting her body to the mischievous woman caressing her lower abdomen as she intoned a meek, "Nn..."---Though he wasn't oblivious to the fact his mood affected the behavior of his Templates, Vahn spent the better part of fifteen hours spoiling the girls currently accompanying him. He simply never got tired of experiencing the subtle differences between each of their reactions, so, even though he felt the usual discomfort when he was dealing with the more petite members of the Eurasia Family, that didn't stop him from giving each of them a 'very' thorough massage.When everything was said and done, Vahn, with a relaxed smile on his face, was silently listening to the strangely comforting sound of more than a dozen girls peacefully slumbering around him as he absentmindedly stroked the heads of Fenrir and Mikoto. They, along with Blossom, were still awake, so, with little else to do, they perused the anime linked with his Actualized World of One Piece. This was yet another boon of his [Actualization] Innate, and, thanks to the power she had inherited from him, they were able to witness Nami's meteoric rise to prominence as an undisputed Empress of the Sea.Though it was a little strange to see a character like Luffy relegated to a background role thanks to Nami solving most of the world's problems before they got out of hand Vahn couldn't help smiling whenever he saw flashbacks and scenes depicting her battles against legends such as Big Mom and Kaido. In the original story, Nami was simply the Navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates. She wasn't one of the 'big three', and, though she possessed a reasonable amount of combat potential, most of her opponents hardly qualified as legitimate threats. This was a stark contrast to the version of Nami he had created, a powerhouse that could even shatter Kaido's fist with a seemingly powerless punch...Understanding that the events on screen were actually taking place in another world, Blossom, who had nestled herself between Vahn's legs, asked, "How is it that these 'anime' of yours can have such diverse styles yet exist in the same world? Though the residents of the Tower are certainly diverse in both physique and appearance, some of the people in this world called One Piece have strange and outright outlandish proportions..."As this wasn't his first time being asked this particular question, Vahn's expression barely changed as he casually explained, "Though they might exist within the same metaversal structure, the Laws governing each world can manifest in a number of unique and interesting ways. Their appearances might seem strange when viewed from the outside, but, the moment you enter such a world, such incongruencies simply don't exist. Rather, without the ability to expand your perception beyond the restrictions of the Laws, you wouldn't even notice if your own appearance changed. We've taken to referring to this phenomenon as the 'Law of Normalcy', as, no matter how strange the world might appear from an outsider's perspective, it appears perfectly normal from within."Surprised by the existence of such a peculiar 'Law', Blossom fell silent for several seconds before leaning back, willfully nudging Vahn's sleeping dragon with the back of her head as she asked, "As the creator of these 'Actualized Worlds', do you see things similarly to the people within or from the same perspective as an observer? I'm not really sure how you could be attracted to anyone within if things appear as they do on screen..."Recalling his attraction to quite a number of 'fictional' characters in his youth, Vahn's smile became a little wry as he remarked, "I am able to view things both ways, but, even if that weren't the case, I would still be able to enjoy the beauty of the worlds in their original form. That is simply how I see the world, and, so long as they do not deviate down a sinister path, I would never besmirch another person for how they view and interact with the world around them. We each have our own unique perspective, and, no matter what anyone else says, everyone has the right to decide for themselves whether or not they enjoy something. In the end, we're all just looking for what makes us happy..."Though she was a little surprised by the sudden lecture, a teasing smile gradually developed across Blossom's face as she noticed the traces of embarrassment in Vahn's countenance. He clearly had a guilty conscience about something he had done in the past, but, rather than attempting to pressure him into revealing the truth, she simply giggled impishly before rolling onto her side and snuggling against the inseam of his trousers. This left Vahn feeling at a loss for words, as, shortly after getting comfortable, a faint sound began to emanate from Blossom's nose as she promptly entered into his dreamscape to mingle with her daughters...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'RIP Eurasia Family...','I'm not sure if this was an extremely epic or profoundly petty exchange...','Mischievous little imp...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 2002: Urgency : Compromise