A One of a Kind Experience (Lord DreamCrusher x iridium248)

Thankfully she'd timed things well and his combination had run its course as she leapt forward and began to strike. It wasn't a true opening like his earlier exhaustion, but Saeko's blade was still able to cut away at the fatty flesh of the Oni-Buta's body and chip down his health bar further. The boss' health dipped properly below fifty percent now but it seemed that he'd thrown the worst that he had at her so far, she knew what to expect from him and how to avoid it as he cycled back around through the few different types of moves.

Even as disheveled as she was the Samurai-ko held true and continued to find the gaps in his defense, the openings that allowed her to find victory, and in the end victory was had as she finally managed to land the final blow which saw the Oni-Buta tumble down off his feet and land in a groaning heap. "Nooo..." He said with his deep, but ragged tone. "Wasn't supposed to be like this...all those women..."

Beams of familiar red light began to erupt from the surface of his nude form and his cried out in pain before a rumbling explosion disintegrated his being and left nothing behind except an odd, golden tablet that floated just above the ground and spun slowly in an alluring fashion. All around her Saeko could feel the energy behind the demonic assault faltering, she'd had won and saved the town but nothing was truly going to progress until she collected her reward. When she did manage to reach out and touch the object she'd see two choices appear before her as text upon the screen. Each one was a reward but she'd only get to select one to empower her abilities with:

"Well-fed: Your maximum health increases by 25, or, Absorb Essence: Heal 10 hit points whenever something cums inside you."​
 
Almost-

She was wearing him down, as the fight raged back and forth! But Saeko had - at least - seen everything in his repertoire; Once you saw the pattern, the rest was easy. It was simply a matter of not being hit, of avoiding his increasingly wild blows...Cutting in with swift strikes of her own! Thick layers of fat or not, he was bleeding freely, now - She could feel his efforts getting weaker still...!

And then - When one great ham-sized fist missed by face by inches! - Saeko swung her blade one last time! The Oni-Buta's health must have been a sliver, because this was the blow that did this...That huge form tottering back, crashing to the ground hard enough to make it shake.

Did it...Did I do it? she had time to think. Red light shot out in every direction at once, the shockwave of the soundless explosion lofting over her...When she looked back, the lovely samurai-ko could see that softly rotating tablet!

"Is that...?"

The warm glow reflected in her eyes, as she reached out - Slowly, tentatively - a new window flickering into existence before her.

It took her a moment to comprehend what she was seeing...This game was more complex than she'd expected. For one...It had a level-up system!

I should... Saeko thought, reaching for the option on the left-! That was the sensible one to pick, wasn't it? She should really...She ought to-

But her hand drifted right. Her tongue darted over her lips, as she selected - At last - Absorb Essence! A little flush tingled in her cheeks, her flanks heaving from her exertion...As she pressed 'CONFIRM', before she could have second thoughts!

What *is* this game?

Well, at least she'd beat...the level, or whatever this might be. Whatever could come next?
 
She made her choice and the other ability faded away, giving her one last chance to look over the wording of Absorb Essence before it too faded and was added to her repertoire. Again time seemed to flow in unnatural ways and Saeko, standing there with one tit hanging out, drenched in sweat and dirt, as well as panting with fatigue and exhaustion, would be completely left alone as the dark forces fled the town and funneled out around her to disappear into the darkness of the night.

She'd feel herself compelled to return through the streets of her home in order to seek out the survivors, to check in with her mother and ensure they were safe. Many of the soldiers and millita forces had perished but it could have been much worse, she had saved most of the townsfolk in the end. Of course, as she passed the men who had fought to defend the village they all stared at her with lecherous intent. Tongues hanging out like dogs at the sight of her bare breast even despite how otherwise disheveled she truly was. "Such a beauty." Would be among the more simple and common things that wouldn't phase her, but of course there would be whispers of worse thoughts. "I'd love to suck on those tits." or "I heard she deepthroats cock like a career prostitute." Seems the merchant gossiped a bit about their exchange in any case.

Saeko would find her mother among the survivors and, after a warm embrace, she was given some cloth to cover herself up with before they could return to their home. The rest of the night was somber and solemn. The town was saved but the men, her father, were dead or corrupted into the very same things that had just attacked. Nevertheless she'd have her health restored to full when the morning came and her armor would be restored to perfect condition to match. Somehow the sweat and grime was gone despite not having taken a bath, video game logic at its finest, and she was having a debated with her mother which she couldn't remember even starting. "And what do you think you can do alone against all the forces of evil like last night? If you go out to the Yokai Forest you'll be killed, or worse. We need everyone here to fend off another attack like that. If you leave the people of this town will likely fall."
 
Time seemed to skip forward again, as Saeko found herself walking the streets...Her armor still rent and worn from the rigors of battle. Did anyone else make it? she wondered - As it turned out, the retreat of the dark forces was complete and total, though they'd left plenty of devastation in their wake.

They really made a mess of this place-

Still, it could be worse. Much worse - And she knew how bad it could get, didn't she? The thought made her blush, the familiar thrill coursing through her as the men openly ogled her! Making to cover herself would only let them know they were getting to her...Never mind that she was half-naked, almost topless!

And then again, there was that new skill of hers to consider...Not that she didn't color, knowing exactly what they thought of her-

Not to mention, exactly what they wanted to do!

Oh God, they're talking about...And here she'd saved them. She supposed boys would be boys, no matter how old they were-

"Mother...!" Relief washed through her - Her mother had made it out alive! She wouldn't put it past the game to have killed her off, for an emotional beat...But Callie knew what could have happened to her, all the same. "You're all right..."

Time skipped and stuttered again.

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There was the impression of slumber, of hours rolling past - Only to come back to herself all at once, her lissome legs folded beneath her, her armor freshly polished.

Where am...? Oh, right - She remembered this!

"And what do you think you can do alone against all the forces of evil like last night? If you go out to the Yokai Forest you'll be killed, or worse. We need everyone here to fend off another attack like that. If you leave the people of this town will likely fall."

Saeko shook her head to clear it, drawing a slow breath.

"Mother - It's our only hope," she said. "The forces of evil...With their leader's death, they're on the retreat. This is our chance to strike back. The Yokai Forest - It's dangerous, but we don't have many options. Unless someone gets help...We'll be overwhelmed in the next attack!"

Her amber eyes met her mother's, her expression serious.

"You know this to be the truth. Unless something changes, waiting for their next assault is just delaying the inevitable!"
 
"You don't...you don't know that. Maybe your father survived maybe..." She was grasping at straws and her expression told Saeko that her mother knew she was being a little crazy, over-emotional. "There are other towns, other military forces that weren't a part of the summit. We could coordinate, work together to defeat these foul creatures. Is it wrong for a mother to want more time with her daughter?" On the verge of tears she stepped closer and pulled Saeko into a tight hug, sniffling but not allowing herself to truly break into tears. The woman was strong of heart, or so it seemed, and if this weren't a game it would be easy to see how people would favor this character in many ways from her loving devotion to the size of her 'assets' which currently were pressed tightly against her daughter in the hug.

After a few long moments she would pull away again, a little bit calmer though no less frazzled as she said. "You will die...or worse..." Her eyes told that she knew of the assaults that women had suffered which of course she continued by confirming. "Women molested...raped. Some dragged away into the darkness...some killed for sick pleasure. You must do what you think is right but I can't stand here and tell you that I support the decision to leave. If we truly are doomed then I'd rather fall beside you, the last of my flesh and blood."
 
"Mother, I..."

Saeko's words were stifled, as her mother pulled her close, in a tight embrace! Her soft gasp purred from deep within, both at the intensity of the hug...And the feel of her 'mother's' full bust pressed up against Saeko's own. It was easy to see where the lovely samurai-ko got her curves from, now - The other woman had aged amazingly well.

The lovely brunette's hands settled lightly on her mother's curvy hips, lingering for a moment...This close to cupping her shapely behind! She'd seen what the voluptuous beauty looked like, on her knees - Now, if only she'd been in that game-over scene a little bit longer...!

With a start, Saeko pulled her thoughts back to the here and now! Oh God, she'd totally been ogling 'her' own mother...That thought made her shiver, a tingle beneath her creamy skin as a little flush lingering in her cheeks.

"-With father gone, we have to consider the fate of the others," Saeko said. "Some samurai might have survived, elsewhere...You know as well as I do that unless someone finds the source of all this - This will never end." Her hand went to her full bust, her chest rising and falling from the passion of her words!

Her slim fingers clasped her mother's - "That's why I have to go. You must coordinate the defense, while I'm gone...The longer the demons are held back, the more time we'll have to find a solution. Some way to stop this!"

Their gazes locked, the virtual vixen's voice husky with determination: "You see it too, don't you? If either of us fail...All may be lost!"
 
Saeko's mother listened to her daughter's words with a more defeated and resigned expression. She had said her piece and knew that there was ultimately no denying what Saeko wanted to do, now it was just time to hope that the girl's decision would prove to be correct. "I've said all that I have to say my dear. Now it is up to you to decide your path, be that what it may." This was a video game after all and it would be quite a boring one if she just stayed in town so Saeko was ultimately right. However this scene gave more chance to highlight her mother's sexy body and attempted to add some emotional depth to the game beyond just constant action.

There was no multiple choice prompt or real freedom at this point as Saeko would feel the stuttering of time as it acted on fast forward, shunting her through the process of gathering her supplies and leaving the town behind as she marched towards the Yokai Forest. Unfortunately any chance of spending more time with her mother would have to come later, if at all, and her sight would fade to black as the text appeared before her.

"Stage 2 - Yokai Forest"
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As color faded in the samurai-ko would find herself within a densely packed forest with many winding paths between the tree trunks and foliage that sprung up from the roots. A gentle breeze ruffled the leaves and a calming, peaceful song filled the air to offer ambience. After the chaos and action of the town it could be easy to forget that there was a war going on at all, especially when the canopy blocked out all sight of the looming castle she was trying to make her way towards.

It would seem that, for the moment, she was being given a chance to explore and travel at her own pace. The dirt path behind her would deny any attempts to retreat but the space before her provided multiple options. The main path continued forward and down to the right, winding around the trees and disappearing from sight, while a side path turned off to the left and offered glimpses of some kind of small stone structure near to a gently flowing stream. It wasn't a proper building for certain but perhaps an altar or shrine?
 
Time skipped and stuttered! Callie must've triggered some flag - or the vagaries of the system had been satisfied with the outcome of the scenario - because events became a fleeting blur once again. She remembered packing her meager belongings, mostly her armor and her weapon...And a handful of provisions, to see her on the way!...before the impression of a long day's march settled on her-

Where...?

It was green. Lushly so, a calm theme filling the air - Sunlight slanting through the emerald canopy, as the world unfolded before her! "It's beautiful," Saeko murmured...Shaking off half-formed thoughts of seducing her (Well, Saeko's) mother, a little shiver coursing through her at the oh-so-wicked idea. She had to focus: She couldn't forget that this was a dangerous place!

Lissome legs carried her forward, along the path. Despite herself, the raven-haired swordswoman couldn't help but relax; Nothing had sprang out at her so far, or tried to attack her. In fact - The forest seemed almost peaceful!

As her gaze was drawn to the roadside shrine, Saeko hesitated...She didn't know if this game had a time limit, or if the objective was simply to make it through the stage. Either way, however - She certainly couldn't let an opportunity like this pass by! She'd turn towards the shrine, lengthening her stride...

Whatever it was - It was worth taking a closer look.
 
Stepping off the main path didn't take much time and Saeko was rewarded with a better look at the gently flowing stream, waters so crystal clear that brightly colored fish could be seen swimming just beneath the surface. Indeed the forest was beautiful and calming, perhaps a trap to lure her off guard or perhaps instead a reward to allow her time to recover from the battle. In any case she soon found herself standing before the shrine and able to take in the sights.

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The shrine was small and simple. A stone brick foundation built up to a small wooden structure with a railing around it and a rope that hung over the front with a few strands of brightly colored weaves dangling down from before it. In the center was a small wooden box, most likely a collection box considering that a few pieces of paper were laid out beside it along with a brush and a small bottle of ink.

The statues stood out immediately as odd to Saeko. They were made of stone and appeared like slightly overweight raccoons, all male with somewhat swollen bellies, but the most prominent feature was their balls. Each statue displayed a suitably massive set of testicles that made their penises look small by comparison despite being fairly gifted for their body size.

It was uncertain if there was an intentional air of sexuality here or if the meaning was something else entirely, perhaps symbolic even. What Saeko could learn by reading a small plaque to one side was this:

"Shrine to Bake-danuki. They watch and protect this spiritual forest. Offer them praise or seek their guidance before continuing your journey but dare not disrespect them."

Just beneath the actually helpful text was what seemed to be a poem of sorts, one that likely would make the more casual observer's cheeks red.

"Tan-tan-tanuki's bollocks,
Even without wind,
They swiiing-swing!"​
 
The shrine was beautiful in its simplicity. There was an odd, classic charm to it, as the samurai-ko approached...Taking in the view, a slim eyebrow arching as her gaze settled on the statues!

Are those...? she thought, a little flush to her cheeks. Those were raccoons - But she'd never seen raccoons with, well, testicles *that* size...! Callie vaguely remembered reading something like this before; They were a kind of spirit, weren't they...? Her gaze was drawn to the plaque, pouting thoughtfully as she read the words...

That sounded like good advice - Though it was hard not to giggle at the poem beneath! There was definitely a baudy sensibility to this place.

Either way - Saeko needed all the help she could get. Carefully, she would approach the collection box; Once she'd made a generous donation, she'd bow deeply, twice...Clapping her hands together - Once, then again! - before she bowed her head!

"Spirits of the forest," she said, in that soft, husky lilt of hers - "This one seeks your guidance through the forest. Please, guide this humble supplicant, for I seek to save us all from the darkness that is to come."

That should be fine, right? Saeko thought, holding herself poised...She hoped her request for guidance was acceptable!
 
For a few moments nothing happened, almost as if her prayer hadn't been heard. However Saeko would be startled from the quiet calm of her surroundings by the voice of a man just behind her, a little older by the sounds of it as he chuckled and said. "Hah, you haven't traveled this path very often have you? You can't pray to the Tanuki with spoken words, you have to write down your prayers on the paper there and slip it into the box. The money is good though, two gold coins...very generous." When she turned around to see however, there would be no one there. Just an empty path, the gentle flowing stream, the rustling of wind through the leaves, and of course the gentle music of the area that played only for her ears.

Taking the time to do what the mysterious voice told her and writing down her prayer would be rewarded, though not exactly in the most direct fashion. The breeze picked out and twisted around to blow upon her face, the air feeling strangely warm and comforting as it flowed across her skin like cupping hands that penetrated right through her armor. The phenomena was gone in a heartbeat though, perhaps leaving her wanting more. At this point everything still seemed a bit...underwhelming though as Saeko really had nowhere else to go except to return to the main road. Well, unless she wanted to follow the stream or wander off the beaten trail that is.
 
A little gasp pealed from Saeko's lips, as she half-turned...But, of course, there was no-one behind her! As her pulse settled to something approaching normal, she paced towards the shrine - "...You mean, on these?" Callie murmured. She wasn't the most familiar with the background...Her boyfriend probably was, but then he wasn't the one playing this. As her slim fingers clasped the brush, marking down her prayer, she marveled at how the system seemed to take over - She'd never used one before, but her hands moved with the requisite skill!

And then-

The cool breeze flowed across her, like a caress...Sliding along her smooth skin, a little - very pleasant - shiver coursing through the gorgeous samurai-ko! As her ponytail swayed, she looked ahead along the main road...

Well, there was nothing for it but to make her way forward - Keeping an eye out for anything she might run into.

A slight flush lingered in her pale cheeks, her lissome legs carrying her forward in measured strides; Hopefully, the blessing would let her know if something was about to jump her - Or keep her safe! Despite the pleasant, peaceful surroundings, her mother had said this was an incredibly dangerous place, after all...!
 
Returning to the main road continued to be relatively peaceful. This area felt massive in scale though it was quite impossible to tell if that was true or rather a trick of the level design to make her think it was larger than it truly was. In any case the main road was winding, weaving through the trees as if trying to work with nature instead of fighting it. The ground was fairly flat and easy to traverse, though a few roots and bumps marred the path from time to time, and she soon found herself walking alongside the stream from earlier as the left side opened up to reveal the clear waters.

Looking over, Saeko would notice a flat section of the water that reflected the light like glass. She could see the forest canopy above her, the tree trunks behind her, and of course she could look at her own face as it peered from beneath the large helmet that adorned her head. Her face was truly beautiful to an extent that seemed unnatural because, honestly, it was unnatural. There was not a blemish, mole, or mark upon her skin that was out of place and her eyes were so vibrant and filled with life that she could be mistaken for believing that they might just express her emotions by changing shape as seen in so many anime.

Turning her eyes away from her own beauty and back to the path, Saeko would be startled by a sight that had most certainly not been there before. Just across a small wooden bridge perhaps no more than ten feet long there was a small, grassy section of the shoreline where a bright red and white-striped blanket had been laid out along with a small selection of food and drink. A porcelain teapot sat next to two small matching cups, each filled with steaming hot liquid, and a few containers of sushi and rice were arranged in a tantalizing fashion, each looking perfectly well-made.

Of course, the most notable thing upon the blanket was not the food or the drink but rather the incredibly handsome young man who lay half sprawled out upon it in a slightly seductive fashion, propping his head up with one arm and grinning towards her with chocolatey-brown eyes. His hair was short and brown, layered down along the sides of his face like jagged spikes which gave him the look of someone who didn't put too much attention in maintaining their appearance yet still cared enough to want to look presentable. "Well hello there, why don't you come join me beautiful?" It was difficult to ascertain his body shape due to his kimono but there was a sense of physical strength that emanated from him and the confidence to back it up. His free hand beckoned her over and there was no sign of any kind of weapon on or near his person.
 
As she made her way along the winding road, Callie / Saeko couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of the forest around her...Light slanting through the canopy overhead, casting a golden glow. As she knelt to peer into the pool, a light gasp purred from her lips - She really did look incredible. Like an airbrushed version of her, full-lipped, lovely, the virtual vixen's deep brown eyes oh-so-expressive!

"-I look amazing," she husked, easing herself to her feet...Only to blink, at the sudden appearance of the new arrival. That hadn't been there before - She was sure of it! She'd just looked away for a moment...

But then again, the rules were different here. And from the delicious smells that wafted in the air...It was definitely worth the wait!

And there was-

Oh, my.

Yes, she would *definitely* have noticed him before. Saeko's lissome legs carried her forward, her curvy hips swaying - Slim fingers rising, brushing stray strands of midnight hair back from her lovely features. She couldn't help herself...Any woman would definitely be preening at the sight of a man like that. Oh God, he's so-

-hot-

As he beckoned to her, Saeko's full lips curved in a little smile. This could be dangerous, but...Honestly, even if it *was* a trap, she couldn't help but go for the bait. "Very well...But only because you're asking," she purred - Meeting his smile with one of her own, her heart skipping a beat-! As she drew closer, her coltish legs would fold beneath her, easing herself to her knees.

"Please, call be 'Saeko'," she husked, her curiosity very, *very* much piqued...Her hands resting demurely on her lap, as her bosom rose and fell against her lacquered armor.

"What's your name, handsome~?"

Oh, yes...There was definitely something about him. Now she was really glad she hadn't told her boyfriend what this game was about - Not that he'd have any idea she'd be somewhere like this, of course! As Saeko's midnight ponytail swayed in time to her slight motion, it was only natural she'd arrange herself to her greatest effect...Those full lips ever-so-slightly parted, clear interest in her deep brown eyes - Leaning towards him, ever-so-slightly, with a subtle shift of her form!

She could hardly refuse hospitality out of hand, right~? With a deft twist of her wrist, Saeko would lift her own boxed rations - Rice-balls, mostly - from her backpack. "I fear my rations are meager compared to yours...But I'll be happy to break bread with you."
 
The young man flipped his head to one side, swishing his hair in a flippant act that was certainly exaggerated as he tried to appear 'cool'. That wasn't to say that it was ineffective, but it was notable to Saeko that he was trying to give off a certain air to himself. "Don't worry about it, I've got plenty of food to share; I packed for two." Indeed the sushi looked both yummy and plentiful. The drink was harder to quantify without smelling it or taking a sip but the liquid did appear to be clear in coloration, it wasn't tea but rather it was Sake; a potent alcoholic drink made from fermented rice.

"Take a seat, have a few drinks, eat. Food always tastes better when it's shared after all. I'd even go as far as to say that such a beautiful girl as yourself enhances that further, Saeko. You can call me...em...Jai." The pause was notably obvious as it seemed like he'd either momentarily forgotten his name or that he had given her a fake one. Jai did however pick up one of the pairs of chopsticks and proceed to eat one of the sushi rolls before lifting one of the ceramic cups and sipping on the sake. That alone should be proof enough that he wasn't trying to poison her or anything.
 
Oh, he was definitely trying to charm her-

...And it was having an effect. If he wasn't quite so good-looking, Saeko might have been a bit more wary...But as it was, the lovely samurai-ko's deep amber eyes were oh-so-interested, as she watched him sip at the sake, try the food; Now she knew it wasn't poisoned, she was free to indulge. When did I last eat? Saeko wondered - She must have, at some point, but she only vaguely remembered it!

"Very well...Thank you for inviting me to share your repast," she husked - Leaning forward, ever-so-slightly, that incredible bust pushing against the front of her tight, tight armor! The pale, perfect orbs pressed up against the lamellar, the alluring cut of her costume revealing those shapely thighs, baring her navel...One eye closing in a slow wink, as she reached for one of the sushi rolls with a pair of borrowed chopsticks. Her perfect teeth nibbled at it, savoring the taste...Sleek throat working as she swallowed!

"Delicious~" Saeko said...She must've been walking for a long while, because the cold, clear taste of sake tingled on her palate, refreshing and intoxicating at once. "You really are too kind~"

Well, now...This might be interesting. Clearly, there was something up with him...

-And Saeko was more than happy to play along! I really should be more careful~ she told herself, but she couldn't hide her own interest...The way she was definitely letting her guard down, just a little, as she eased herself closer-! "Jai," Saeko echoed, tasting the words; She canted her head to one side, a playful lilt to her sweet voice.

"So, what brings you to a place like this, Jai~?" she inquired, smoky curiosity in her voice. "You weren't waiting for me to come along, surely~?"
 
Jai's brown eyes certainly dipped to appreciate her bust as it strained against the top of her chest piece. In fact he wasn't terribly shy in looking her up and down as she settled in to join him for the meal. That said his concentration slipped a fair bit and as she asked him some more questions he had to shake himself out of a stupor and rush to reply without seeming too much the fool. Perhaps he was lazy or perhaps her figure was too alluring for him, it was difficult to tell exactly what was on his mind just yet without more time gauging him.

The heat of the steaming sake did not burn her throat, but the sting of the alcohol certainly did. Nevertheless it was indeed refreshing along with the exquisite flavor of the sushi rolls, better than reality even perhaps. "Aha, oh, well...I mean. Ahem, I travel this path a lot to clear my head and savor the...em...beauty of nature, yes that's it." He paused to eat another sushi roll and to sip at his hot sake before continuing. "I had a feeling that I'd meet someone today so I packed extra. Set up here to enjoy the running waters of the stream and I'm glad that my instinct was not only correct but also such a fetching individual."
 
A soft giggle purred from Saeko's lips - Oh, her boyfriend wasn't going to be happy with her. But what he didn't know wouldn't hurt him...

-And it wasn't like he'd ever find out! She had to admit, knowing what was possible in the game...It made her a little more reckless. A little more naughty, remembering - oh-so-vividly - what had happened with the Oni-Buta...!

"My, how fortunate," she husked, low and sweet... "For both of us, that is."

Amusement danced in her big amber eyes, her full lips curving in a thoughtful pout.

"I'm merely traveling through the woods...I've heard that it's a dangerous place, though I've been fortunate, so far."

Her smooth legs crossed with a coy scrape: "Surely...There's some way I can thank you for your hospitality?"

NPC or not - This could be fun. The lovely samurai-ko could feel herself relaxing, despite the warning her mother had given her...Those full lips curving in an impish smile!
 
"Well you came prepared with that armor and weapon. This forest is well protected you know, shouldn't meet any danger here. Well, unless you don't give thanks to the spirits along the way." He certainly didn't seem bothered or nervous, still lounging around in a casual manner as he continued to eat and drink slowly without any interest in moving on. His face did tilt a bit at the offer to repay him though it didn't seem like he was catching on to her interests. "Actually there is something you could help me with." He pointed a finger out towards the middle of the stream. The waters were flowing and fairly gentle but it did get deeper towards the center and it was not easy to judge the depth from the surface like this.

"There's a flower that only grows along this stream, at least locally anyway. Despite how it might look, I'm actually not so great at balancing but I did see one near the middle there." A small series of stones created a path across the length of the stream and towards the center Saeko could see lily pads that displayed vibrant and deep blue flowers. "Could you collect one for me? A woman as capable as you shouldn't have any trouble staying dry."
 
If Callie was of a suspicious mind, it'd have occurred to her that this might be a trap...

-But in all honesty, she was thinking more along the lines of: Maybe he really wants to see me bent over~ Not that she could blame him, of course...The voluptuous samurai-ko's luscious form was beyond even *her* expectations. And she was well aware of the intimate use it could be put to...In more ways than one.

"By all means," Saeko purred. That looked easy enough...As long as she was careful not to slip. Though she'd probably look pretty good soaking wet, too!

She favored him with a half-smile, over one slim shoulder, as she strutted away on her heeled clogs. The stone were slippery as she stepped onto the first one, balancing carefully...But Saeko's mind wasn't truly on any potential danger. No, she was more focused on giving him an eyeful, as the virtual vixen made her way forward...

-Wondering if the lily-pads could take her weight, if it came to it!
 
The first few stones didn't prove much of an issue as she moved slowly and took here time, after all there wasn't any cause for rush. The stones were indeed wet and somewhat slick but not enough to make them treacherous. The whole time she was doing so, Saeko was giving the young man a great look at her ass in balancing carefully and sticking it out further, but Jai was not complaining.

"A little bit trickier than it looks I know. Still I appreciate this." He called out to her in a friendly tone as she pressed on. When she got close to the midway point, very near to the flowers in question, is when things took a turn. As the samurai-ko placed her foot on the next stone it seemed like it would support her just fine but then, as she shifted her weight properly upon it, she felt it sink beneath her. In surprise Saeko could do little but flutter and flail her limbs before falling face first into the flowing water.

It wasn't all that deep even out this far but unfortunately the bed was very loose and muddy. Pushing her head up and out of the water would reveal her to be covered in the muck all along the front of her body and the sound of ringing laughter echoed throughout the trees. Turning to look for Jai would show that he was not there, in fact the whole arrangement was completely gone with no sign of food nor blanket to be seen.

Her things were still safe, she hadn't been robbed, but the sound of the laughter sounded different than the young man's tone. In fact, it sound feminine which was further proven as whispered words floated along the air to her ears. "Tsk, tsk. Such a fool you are, all wet and dirty. Have you no shame?" The gentle breeze continued but no more speech came to her.
 
It seemed easy enough, at first glance...The virtual vixen keeping herself poised, as she glided across the stones-! Those curvy hips swayed, her ponytail caressing the sleek arch of her back - Saeko's amber eyes narrowing, already halfway there.

And then-

Wha...

The stone sank. A gasp purred from Saeko's lips, as she tried to draw back...But it was already too late! With a SPLASH she went over, right into the river - Sputtering, she hauled herself back up, the muck clinging to her luscious curves! Shaking her head to clear it, she glanced back...

-Gone. As if he'd never been there.

Some kind of trick, she thought, even as she did her best to clean herself off...Saeko's eyes widening, as she heard the voice!

"-Who's there?" she husked, swaying to her feet...Glancing left and right! "Show yourself!"

This place was definitely a lot trickier than she'd first expected - As Saeko made to retrace her steps, back to the safety of the bank!
 
Saeko definitely felt uncomfortable due to the mixture of muck and water that soaked her body but ultimately it was nothing more than an inconvenience as she pulled herself back to shore. Likely if that being had wanted to cause her harm then it easily could have but instead it seemed more interested in tricking her considering the words it slung at her in parting. Somewhere in the distance her ears perked up at the faint sound of drums being played, a sound that was very familiar somehow. *Pom poko ponpon*

That too faded and left her with little recourse but to continue her journey, frustrated no doubt that she was unable to enjoy another bout of lewd fun with the otherwise handsome Jai or whatever the heck was behind that visage. Eventually the winding path brought her into view of a pair of goblins who were chattering to each other loudly as they peered into the flowing stream. A few pushes and shoves showed that they were arguing but their language was foreign to Saeko and she could only guess.

The goblins had dark green skin but unlike the ones she fought in the defense of her home these two only wore ragged loincloths and carried gnarled wooden clubs made of tree branches. Their eyes were also not glowing red. From her current vantage point Saeko could remain relatively concealed and it was unlikely that they would spot her. She could probably wait around in the hopes they would leave but her path didn't afford much opportunity to avoid them by sneaking around. She'd eventually have to walk through the open to continue with any reasonable ability to know where she was going. To her right the forest continued down a slope into a small ravine which could allow her to bypass the creatures but the foliage was thick and it would be very easy to get lost if she left the trail.
 
Was that...?

The spirits were totally playing tricks on her. A little sigh purred from the virtual vixen's lips, as she did her best to dry herself off - It could've been worse! At least she'd only got soaked, and wasted some time like this-

...But it was a reminder that she couldn't trust whatever she ran into, here! This place really did get under your skin.

The lovely samurai-ko was still considering that, when her gaze alighted on the goblins ahead! Not like the ones from before: These seemed less hostile. Not quite as well-armed, too. It certainly didn't mean that they *weren't* dangerous, however...

But, soaked through as she was, Saeko was willing to take her chances.

There's only two of them...How bad can it get? she asked herself, her full lips quirking in a little smile - Sauntering out into the open, a hand resting on the curve of her hip. She made no attempt to disguise herself, as she paced forward...Making no hostile gesture, her hands open and empty-! If they tried to attack her, that would be something else entirely - But Saeko had just defeated a Boss. How much of a challenge could goblins pose?

"What are you boys up to?" she'd inquire, turning her gaze to the stream...A quizzical expression on her lovely features. They probably knew the place better than her, after all...

-The question was, what *were* they after?
 
So engrossed within their argument the goblins didn't notice her until she first spoke up. In hearing her words they both shouted in alarm, jumping a few feet in surprise and nearly fumbling their weapons in the process. "Ahhhh!" Despite their small size and relative lack of danger to her they remained very expressive, very jittery and on-edge.

There were a few tense moments as their minds struggled to determine what was going on, whether or not they should flee, but there remained enough distance between them for the moment that they didn't feel too threatened by her seductive armor or her potent katana.

They didn't answer her right away, instead jabbing at each other's chest with a few barked out words that she couldn't understand, but after a moment or two longer to let the air settle one of them spoke up with a tone that was strained and generally unpleasant for human ears. "We not do nothing! You go away spirit! No tricks!"
 
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