Uncomfortable

The groups sleep was troubled both physically and mentally, awful nightmares and the cold hard floor make for a fitful, but inescapable sleep. Despite this when they wake they are all fully rested, presumably a simple magical effect of the tower. The air is tangibly awkward as they awake. Yulia struggles to meet anyone's eyes as she stands and except Goma who quickly moves over to her, the others seem to similarly have trouble looking at her. Cherchiel is the first to speak.

"We should repair our clothes... Yulia," she says her voice quiet. Yulia hesitates and then nods and begins to cast repair on the tattered and torn remains of their outfits. It takes another awkward and uncomfortable rest before she can finish the process, each spell draining her worse than usual.

"I'm sorry... I'm so sorry... This was all my fault..." she mutters after the third rest, required to fill her mana back up.

"It wasn't your fau-" Isalia starts, but is cut off.

"No it was her fault. She should have controlled herself better!" Cherchiel states angrily and Yulia recoils and gently wraps her hands around herself.

"Chur Chee ell!" Goma admonishes her and Cherchiel merely crosses her arms.

"If she was able to control herself we wouldn't be... Wouldn't be..." she pauses, her hands unconsciously going to her bloated stomach.

"I... I get it, but that's not fair!" Isalia argue, but Yulia speaks up.

"No she's right. I failed you... I failed all of you and she has the most right of any of you to be upset. Goma and Isalia, you both joined me willingly, Cherchiel did, but only after I **** her into a situation where she had no other choice," Yulia says and Cherchiel's eyes widen slightly at Yulia's words, "I didn't realize how much I'd actually hurt you, Cherchiel. How much I'd stolen from you," she says and Cherchiel looks away.

"That's not..." she says slowly and then swallows, "I'm not upset about..." she tries again, but she can't bring herself to finish.

"I don't know if you intend it, but I heard your tone, when we were offered the Divine Grace book, the bitterness there... I wasn't sure then if I should say anything, but... I know now. You've been trying your best not to blame me, it was an accident after all, I didn't do it intentionally, but you can't help, but be angry at me about it and... I deserve it," Yulia says and Cherchiel clenches her hands into fists, "With your grace returned I... I would understand if you wanted to leave..." Yulia says.

Cherchiel approaches her and Yulia tenses, Cherchiel's hand moves lifting up her mask and Yulia's eyes, blurry with tears meet Cherchiel's own, seconds before Cherchiel punches her in the face. She pulled her punch to avoid hurting Yulia too badly, but the punch still floors Yulia, "You stupid, stupid idiot... How dare you make me feel guilty about being mad at you!" Cherchiel yells as Yulia stares up at her with a mixture of shock and confusion, "you're right, there is a part of me that's still bitter about losing my grace, my position, my reason for existing, but that part of me is stupid! You didn't do it on purpose and you've spent every moment since then trying to help me! You even gave me a new reason to live," she says and she kneels down and grabs the back of Yulia's head, "I love you, I'll be with you until the end, whichever end that is," she says and then presses her lips against Yulia's own kissing her forcefully. Yulia's eyes close as the two make out and then Cherchiel pulls back, "Damn it all... Even though this is entirely your fault... I can't stay mad at you, you're just too fucking earnest. So, quick to accept responsibility and apologize... Fuck!" Cherchiel says standing up and turning away, breathing heavily and clearly trying to calm down.

Isalia, Goma and Yulia are all watching Cherchiel, uncertain if they should do something. After a bit Cherchiel seems to calm down, "we need to do something about these eggs... Isalia, do you know anything about how to deal with them? Preferably something other than just waiting for them to hatch normally. I don't know about these spiders, but generally when spider's lay their eggs in something it's so the hatchlings have something to eat when they're born and I'd prefer not being eaten alive," Cherchiel says and Isalia hesitates for a moment before speaking.

"I... Can ask Andras... The Explorer's must have some idea of how to deal with... things like this," she answers.

"Goma can go ask nice Spider Ear lady!" Goma suggests and then pauses as if trying to remember something, "Lee Ax?" she suggests.

"Good idea," Cherchiel agrees and then turns to Yulia, "as for you and I... I think we should go talk to a certain bitch about her children," she suggests and Yulia nods weakly.

A bit later, Isalia and Goma have gone off to ask their respective choices as Cherchiel and Yulia arrive at Liloth's residence. Of course the front yard is empty now, but they approach the door and Cherchiel knocks aggressively. After a short time the door is surprisingly answered and Liloth stands there, looking amused.

"Well well if it isn't the Chosen and her Pet Angel, what can I do for you?" she asks.

"We wanted to know if you could help us deal with your children," Yulia answers. Liloth cocks an eyebrow.

"You know they're not literally my chi-" she starts, but Cherchiel cuts her off.

"-Yes we know it's a metaphorical name, do you have an answer to how to deal with them or not?" Cherchiel urges.

"I might have an answer... Of course I'd require payment," Liloth says with a grin.

"How about you help us out and we don't kill you," Cherchiel threatens and Liloth laughs.

"Ooh a threat! Why would I be scared of you?" she asks.

"We killed Ash!" Cherchiel responds.

"Barely," Liloth says dismissively.

"Well... we could always tell the Drow that you're here... They wouldn't be very happy about your return would they?" Yulia suggests before Cherchiel can respond and Liloth's eyes narrow.

"I'd just flee, you know that right?" she asks.

"I get the feeling you'd rather not. You might have been lying about your story, but as I understood it, you actually care quite a bit about the Drow and Driders, you'd be heartbroken if you were **** to leave again," Yulia answers. Liloth glares at her.

"Fine... If you're going to try and pass through The Alveare again... I can... Offer my help. Just call on me when you need me," Liloth answers and then slams the door.

"God I hate her," Cherchiel mutters.

"You've never actually met her before now right, that's just some deep seated Angel thing?" Yulia asks as they begin heading back to Isalia's house.

"I mean she killed a bunch of angels to make that book!" Cherchiel argues.

"Well yeah that's a good reason to hate her, but you and she clearly hated each other immediately upon meeting as well," Yulia presses.

"Okay... Yeah it probably is just cause she's a demon and I'm an angel, but... as we saw it was also justified because of the aforementioned **** of angels!" Cherchiel defends herself.

"Of course!" Yulia responds, "I wasn't trying to say otherwise,"

"Good..." Cherchiel responds and Yulia decides not to continue with this subject. They wait in Isalia's house for Isalia and Goma to return.

Both do return in a short time. Isalia reports first.

"Andras explained that they do have a method to remove the eggs, it's uh... a form of invasive surgery though. It might be slightly dangerous, but it will get them out and kill the eggs," Isalia explains.

"Lee Ax say, Spider Ears can induce early egg laying, remove eggs, but will require us to... push them out..." Goma admits, blushing slightly.

(Health: 100%

Mana: 100%

Equipment: Ceramic Beaked Mask, Reinforced Monastic Scapular, standard bra, Standard Panties (torn), 3 poison gas grenades, 3 healing kits, 1 syringe of poison, 1 syringe of adrenaline, 1 syringe of poison antidote, 1 sewing kit, 1 vial of strong aerosolizing aphrodisiac, 8 days worth of rations, 3 two liter water jug, 1 health potion, 5 mana potions, A boar mask, 4 vials of sticky white liquid, Ornate Rapier (-3), 4 arrows, Quiver, God's Favour (Halo. Prevent **** one time), 1 sack of cooking ingredients (Apples), Bone Spear (-1), Ash's Quiver, 6 charm arrows, Smithing Ingredients (6 steel ingots), 1 sack of cooking ingredients (Vegetables), Grenade Launcher, Empty Bandolier, Silver Staff (-2 added to the effect of all spells), Spidersilk gown, Smithing Ingredients (3 silver ingots), 10 silver throwing knives, twenty feet of Spidersilk rope, 1 sack of Cooking Ingredients (Fish), an Onahole.

Spells known: Great Heal (Lvl 2, Mastered, Cost: 25%)

Great Cure (Lvl 2, Mastered, Cost: 15%)

Energize (Lvl 1, Mastered, Cost: 25%)

Icicle (Lvl 1, Mastered, cost: 15%)

Unlock (Lvl 1, Unmastered, Cost: 15%)

Repair (Lvl 1, Mastered, Cost: 5%-20% depending on factors)

Undermine (Lvl 1, Mastered, cost: 25%).

Life Drain (lvl 1, Mastered, cost: 2% per 1 Hp healed)

Blizzard (Mastered, cost: 5%)

Fetish: Bondage Rank: 2, Masochism Rank: 1, Lesbian rank: 1, Submission Rank: 1, Incubating Rank: 1

Status Effect: Permanent increase to physical attribute. Combat level raised to medium

Atrophied: Permanent Decrease to Physical Attribute. Combat Level lowered to weak. (Countered previous Permanent Increase)

Psychosexual Break: In order to deal with her trauma, Yulia has begun to subconsciously fetishize her experiences.

Deflowered: Virginity Lost, sexual experience changed to: Inexperienced, non-virgin.

Marked by The Abyss: Found You.

Trauma Rank 1 : Costs of all spells doubled for the remainder of the floor. (Caused by first impregnation)

Incubating: Spider Hatchlings

Companion: Cherchiel, Goma, Martin, Isalia.

Cherchiel Equipment: Ultra Durable Spear( -5, -10 with Boar Mask), Ultra Durable Shield (-5, -10 with Boar Mask), Solanium Reinforced Bodysuit (add -1 to all physical actions).

Cherchiel Status Effect: Divine Grace. Combat Level raised to High

Goma Equipment: Runed Dagger (-2,), Hunting Horn (-2 for each ally affected), Reinforced and Nethicite Augmented Thick Hide Outfit (Negate most physical damage)

Goma Mana: 100%

Goma spells known: Heal (Mastered, 15%)

Isalia Equipment: Isalia's Sword (-3), Isalia's Shield (-3), Black Leather Armor

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