A fretful afternoon/evening...

4th Madidae, the 31th day of the month of Semens (Sem), the 3672nd year of Salvation's Landing

It had been a few hours since they had parted ways with Reglin and the twelfth Daybell was approaching if Yelena's intuition was at all accurate. The Princess was dug in on a lesson that Tabitha had provided her.

The Magistricia must’ve been inspired by the day’s events because Tabitha gave instruction on a menial magick that could provide a poor facsimile of what both Oliyah and Asha had been gifted through this powerful artifact of Reglin’s.

Tabitha was confounded by the capability of those gifts. She was visibly impressed by its potency. She spoke that the capability of it would be beyond the talent of nearly all magickers. “It would take quite a twisting of magicks to construct such a spell.” She said. Her magickal mentor had since given Yelena her reins and was going over some things with Asha over at another table.

Oliyah had been lost in herself for some time now, though not to exclusion. Her handmaiden was at least responsive to the Princess's questions or requests. Yelena had attuned herself to viewing auras and she could see the myriad streams that flowed through space and how various streams would bend in her friend's direction just for Oliyah to give an inquisitive once over before letting the stream move along its natural current.

The Princess was not able to resist imagining just how useful her handmaiden's new power really was. Though Oliyah could not harness the streams for her own use, it appeared that she could all but wrangle any flow of streams she could want. And once Yelena became more adept at grabbing hold of streams to weave into magicks, the two of the them could be quite the tandem. Unfortunately for them both, the Princess was still but a novice and had little real idea what streams she would even need for any spells beside the two the Tabitha had shown her this afternoon.

Glancing around the library at her current close group of lady cohorts, all seemed busy doing their current task. But when Yelena looked more closely, to the woman, their cheeks were rosy with blush. The Princess had no doubt that her own were the same way. That interaction earlier between Reglin and Asha had spiked all of their horniness. She put the blame on Asha mostly of course, playing around with her new gift. The heat between her legs caused Yelena to clamp her thighs together, 'That man most assuredly has some work to tend to tonight' she thought to herself before refocusing her efforts on collecting the appropriate streams needed to create the spell to change the scent of something.

It wasn't long however before the large entry doors to the library opened and her lover, well, their lover entered, carrying what looked to be a garment bag over his left forearm.

Though he had just left their presence not too long ago, each time Yelena saw him anew it stoked something in her. He walked with purpose, but with a grace of a large cat, smooth and deadly. And inexplicably breathtaking due to his combination of primal magnetism, his charming smile and eyes, but also that subtle sense of shadow as well that lent that air of danger about him. The Princess clamped those thighs tight once more.

"Shonda gave you what we agreed upon then?" Yelena heard Tabitha say to Reglin. Even the Magistricia with all of her years experience looked at their lover with a desire easy for the world to see. If something were not done before the evening, Yelena had no doubt that the affairs with Lady Nimina at Archduke Hanval's estate were sure to be laden with a very tangible amount of sexual tension. Unfortunately for Yelena, she did not see how anything could be done with the amount of time required to get ready. 'If I could only have him slide inside for just a few moments, I'm sure I would erupt, given how incredible the previous experiences have been.'

Looking introspectively, the Princess was amazed at how much she had changed in a matter of days. If she didn't know herself better, she would think herself a wanton slut with but a single focus in the world. Even with the mystifying prospect of learning magicks, her thoughts kept returning to the heat in her loins and how if she could only get Reglin to set fire to that heat. But she did know herself well enough that she could compose herself, just barely though. Tonight would be interesting.

Reglin gave a small smile to the busty blonde magicker, "She did... Though she did not actually have me try it on there. She said she wanted you to see my reaction. Something about it being a good deal of your work." He narrowed his eyes as he gave Tabitha a glare that lacked in any real anger. "Should I be nervous at all? I will be presentable in court in this, will I not?" His small smile widened at his own jest. Everyone else either smiled or giggle alongside him, to include herself.

Giving an overly dramatic sigh, Tabitha looked upward, her face a faux mask of being horribly put upon, "Alas, I could not go with my companions here and my own desire to see you bared scandalously, your enticing assets left for all to bear witness." She gave another melodramatic sigh, causing Yelena and the other girls to giggle. Tabitha continued on in a tone more normal in cadence, "No Love, it should be more than suitable for you to wear to any courtly activities. Mistress Shonda is titled Mistress for a reason. She knows her craft to a degree few others know it. I am sure she was confident in the fit of your garb."

The Magistricia then got up and made a motion towards her offices and her bedchambers, "Why don't you go ahead and try them on? We should definitely start thinking about preparations for tonight's festivities." At that Reglin nodded with a smile and made his way into the office area. Tabitha then turned to regard Yelena and the rest of the girls and made a head motion suggesting they follow her into the office as well.

Giggling quietly to herself, Yelena got up as silently as she could and looked over to see a merry smile on Oliyah's face as well. The two women's smiles grew to full grins when they regarded on another, the thought that they were up to some sort of mischief. When the two, along with Asha met up Tabitha outside her office doorway, the buxom blonde made a quieting gesture with her finger over her lips, her own smile mischievous.

"Let's give the gentleman a few moments before we take a gander at his attire or what have you..." She whispered, her eyes shining with merriment. The girls just looked from one to another with jovial anticipation.

The Princess spoke then, quietly, "Mistress Shonda does indeed know what she is about. I am sure his wardrobe will be striking..."

Asha responded in a low, husky tone, "I'm sure it will be as well. Only, I'm hoping to catch him lacking in wardrobe. He's always quite striking that way..."

A gasp and a fair bit of color came to Oliyah's cheeks at that notion, her eyes widened so that the whites could be seen all around, "Asha!" She said in a scandalized whisper.

The former laundress just grinned and shrugged, "I speak no lies, girl... Trust me. If you are going to be around us for any significant amount of time, you have to know that. I know it's my personal preference for his attire..."

Tabitha played mediator then, "Now, now Asha. Do not ride Oliyah too much." She then regarded the handmaiden, "Though, once again, Asha speaks no lies. I know you have lived a rather hermitic life to this point, my dear, but I think you are in for some changes. I recommend you prepare yourself." She then placed a gentle hand on Oliyah's cheek, a tender display of affection accompanied by a soft smile. Oliyah could only drop her gaze to the floor in a small bit of embarrassment and a slight nod. Tabitha then made the motion to follow her once again, "Come on..." And she headed into her office, stepping quietly.

Having waited a small bit of time, Tabitha opened the door to her bedchambers smoothly and glided in as if nothing was amiss. Asha was quick on her heels, though far less elegant in her entry. It was Yelena and her handmaiden that came in next. What she saw was her lover, standing in front of a basin full of scented water with a washcloth in his hand. The gasp that came from behind the Princess caused her to turn and see a face of utter apoplexy. Oliyah stood stock still, eyes bulging as she looked in Reglin's direction.

Oliyah's reaction should not have been unexpected, given her last decade or so of life. That, and getting an eyeful of Reglin standing completely nude, skin dampened from his washing. When Yelena looked back in his direction, Reglin's own face could have mirrored Oliyah's. His shock last a much shorter duration however, and he made a show of some humility by dropping the washcloth over his formidable cock. She had really let that thing have its way inside her, the Princess thought. Even in an unexcited state it was impressive and drew the eye. But Yelena let that pass and took in the rest of him.

Seeing an opportunity to tease her longtime friend, Princess Yelena spoke very softly so that only Oliyah's ear could hear. "He's quite striking, is he not? And with not a stitch on him you can see him for all his glory. See the way the smallest movement causes waves of muscles to move under his lightly bronzed skin?" The shades of color that poor Oliyah's face was going through was entertaining to say the least. However, Yelena's own teasing was causing her own mind to run with her words. But she would continue on, for the benefit of her dear friend. "See his lightly haired chest? A manly representation, though not barbaric in excess. It is not an unpleasant thing to run your hand over it softly. Though that may just be me..." She shrugged with a smile, but realized that Oliyah would not have scene her dance a jig if she had tried to her. Her eyes would not leave Reglin's imposing form.

Reglin finally found his voice, "Umm... I thought you wanted me to try on my ensemble, Love?" He addressed Tabitha with his words, but fretfully looked over at the Yelena and herself, looking uncharacteristically uncomfortable.

Tabitha's nod in response had a gravity to it that contradicted the whole silly situation, if you were to ask the Princess, making it difficult for her to not break out into giggles. "I did... But I also did not wish to miss one of my new favorite passtimes, my sweet..." She arched a brow as she made an obvious look towards Reglin's butt. "You are quite the eyefull. You wouldn't want to deprive your lovers of such a trivial luxury, would you?"

Looking to Oliyah, Reglin look of bashfulness remained, "Yes, the majority of you are my lovers... But not all of you. I am not so certain that this is making Oliyah terribly comfortable.

Though Oliyah's flustered face took on a more embarrassed look of her own, the Magistricia gave a dismissive hand gesture, "Pssh! It is only a matter of time before you bed the lovely girl. You want it. She wants it. I would be surprised if by the time this bell rings tomorrow you haven't given her a healthy dose of orgasms..."

Asha burst out in laughter, causing Yelena to do the same at Tabitha's dismissive attitude of something that many people build up in their minds as such a momentous occasion. And knowing Oliyah, Yelena was almost certain that her handmaiden did hold this pending moment in a high magnitude. To top of the diminishing of such a monumental thing, Asha walked up next to Reglin and gave his rear a sharp smack, the slap sounding loud enough to convey a smarting. Yelena would never have known it from the man's reaction.

"Looking good, big boy! Nice and tight, like usual." She nursed her hand a little but leaned her head back to look at her previous target. "Sometimes I forget that you are basically hard as stone these days. Gotta remember that when I want to give ya a smack." She looked at her hand and shook it.

A clap drew the Princess's attention back to Tabitha, "Ok, ladies... The hours are going by and are running out if we are all going to attend at the Archduke's estate, we will need to attend to our affairs. As much as we all would love to ogle Reglin here, it will not get us cleaned up and dressed." She then started to walk toward Yelena and Oliyah, making herding motions at them, moving them back toward the office.

Being shooed out, Tabitha spoke, "We will see you in a short bit, Your Highness. Oliyah, might I suggest being thorough in your bathing. I understand what you are feeling right now, believe me. Being a bit more fastidious in your hygiene will help set your mind at ease. Not to imply anything, my dear. It is just something that we all thing about when this time comes." She chuckled then, "And after half and hour and your covered in your own and your lover's juices, you realize how silly it really was to worry, but I understand..." She took Oliyah by the shoulders, the girl's mouth hanging agape at the last bit the Magistricia added on. Tabitha gave her cheek a peck, "Relax. It will be fine..." She turned the girl toward the door then, "Now go."

Yelena walked in silence next to Oliyah as they left the library and made their way back to their chambers. The entire walk Oliyah looked lost in thought, her eyes wide with shock. Once they entered the Princess's chamber proper, Yelena turned and spoke, "I will take a quick bath and get it ready for you, dear." Yelena wanted to make it as easy as possible for her distraught friend. So distraught was she that she just nodded at the notion of the Princess doing the work that the handmaiden usually did. Not that Yelena hadn't done so before, but Oliyah would at least make argument at the idea.

She began her usual ritual for events such as these. A methodology had been put into action long ago, and the trusted in it. Yet, today she felt as though she might have to prod and pull Oliyah along given her current fugue. But so it goes. As long as when the time came, her friend felt the best she possibly could.

~This is knowledge for the Reader~

The Affection Multiplier

~Mana: 929 (+11) 940~

~Mana Channels: ~Labiae Passionii (Lips of Passion) free, ~ Corpu Vigorii (Vigorous Body) 100, ~ Uirtau Proelium (Martial Prowess) 100, ~Mensu Lucidae (Bright Mind) 100, ~ Tactu Beatae (Blissful Touch) 100, ~Plurem Amatrixae Normalii (The Normalcy of Many Loves) 500, ~Corpu Libidaem (Lustful Body) 100, ~Corpu Spectabilum (Intimidating Body) 100, ~Mentulae Potencii (Potent Cock) 150, ~Limbu Inmoderitae (Excessive Loins) 100, ~Voluptae Gustatum (Delightful Flavor, Gratify the Appetite) 100, ~Figurae Cultura (Shaping Culture) 500, ~Vulgum Venerae (The Love of the Masses) 500, ~Corpu Vigorii Magii (A More Vigorous Body) 400, ~Fluxii Magickae (The Flow of Magick - Yelena Polivander) 500, ~Manae Innectii (Weaver of Mana - Oliyah) 500, ~Princepsum Sanguinae (Blood of Nobles) 5000, ~Aedificiae Cultura (Building Culture) 1500, ~Codecii Moresum (Code of Conduct) 1500, ~Plurem Amatrixrae Beneficidae (The Blessing of Many Loves) 1500, ~Praeditum Linguistae (Gifted Tongue) 300, ~Manae Munditae (Cleansing Mana - Reglin) 200, ~Manae Munditae (Cleansing Mana - Asha) 200, ~Manae Munditae (Cleansing Mana - Oliyah) 200, Uirtau Peritumii (Martial Expertise) 400, Mentulae Culmenii (Apex Cock) 300, ~Limbu Infinitae (Endless Loins) 200, ~Divinae Gustatum (Divine Flavor, Bountiful Feast) 250

~Lovers~ A: 300 E: 300 L: 300
~Tabitha~ Affectionae: 100 Erosii: 100 Libidae: 100 (Effective 95)
~Asha~ A: 100 E: 100 L: 100 (Effective 94)
~Princess Yelena~ A: 100 E: 100 L: 100 (Effective 92)

~Royal Polivander House~ A: 57 L: 34
~King Oren~ A: 23
~Queen Delliah~ A: 24
~Princess Katya~ A: -4 L: 23
~Princess Cirsha~ A: 42 L: 11
~Crown Prince Tilan~ A: -6

~Nobles~ A: 176 E: 16 L: 122

~Royal and Noble maidens~ A: 337 (+2) 339 E: 46 (+2) 48 L: 250 (+7) 257
~Maiden Oliyah~ A: 97 (+2) 99 E: 30 (+2) 32 L: 74 (+7) 81

Day watch~ A: 277 (+5) 282 E: 13 (+3) 16
~Grahm~ A: 55 (+2) 57 E: 1 (+1) 2
~Lim~ A: 74 (+2) 76 E: 8 (+1) 9
~Boll~ A: 48 (+1) 49 E: 4 (+1) 5
~Halpern~ A: 29
~Nimit~ A: 22
~Gamil~ A: 10
~Magnurs~ A: 14
~Canith~ A: 12
~Yohan~ A: 9
~Sebestin~ A: 5
~Yorick~ A: 5

~Evening watch~ A: 30 (+2) 32
~Thedin~ A:10
~Vorn~ A: 12
~Wat~ A: 8 (+2) 10

~Night watch~ A: 14 (+2) 16
~Girsk~ A: 9 (+2) 11

~Palace Staff~ A: 80 (+12) 92 L: 15 (+1) 16
~Lina~ A: 53 (+2) 55 L: 10 (+1) 11
~Govren~ A: 18 (+10)
~Shonda~ A: 19 L: 5

~People of Polivandria~ A: 8467 (+3671) 12,138
~Cote~ A: 10 (+14) 24
~Seeri~ A: 6 (+16) 22
~Stin~ A: 2 (+24) 26
~Arn~ A: 21 (+8) 29