"I Don't Even Know Where 'here' Is." He Looked Down To Her With A Deadpan Expression, Not Full Of Malice,

"I don't even know where 'here' is." He looked down to her with a deadpan expression, not full of malice, or boredom but curious- his tail swishing to show the expression.

Students became to chatter, amongst themselves, he could hear it all, the strange summoning crest he must of had, crest? Bizarre- the tail he possessed, the symbol on his sword and back being unrecognizable. A couple random comments about him being handsome too. It didn't matter.

"I am Lance Ashford, of the Ashford family, I hail from Vacuo- pursuing a foe most great- He is a summoner like myself, who can use portals to travel to different realms. I must capture him for my family and use his power to return home." He was candid and forward with his mission, he needed to be, lying could make things worse; and at the very least people wouldn't believe the 'realm' bit.

Sothis stared. A.. third eye? That certainly was unusual, but the bird still was beautiful. She’s about to remark more, until.. the creature just disappeared? A blink. A second blink. A tilt of the head. How.. curious. Oh so curious..

”ah.. Fodlan,” she answered once she realized a question had been directed at her. Where did the bird go? A frown crossed ruby lips but she didn’t inquire about it. Not yet. She may be disappointed but..

“Clearly you are not from here.. but there are many birds here. Just not that many owls. A rarity, if you will.” A small pause. “You were.. fighting someone?”

Seems they were approached by...a floating short woman? It was enough to distract him from his gaze and refocus his attention back to his partner and where they were.

He'd look up at his large owl friend when she'd say beautiful, it was like calling him such, still he saw his feathered friend's head spin upside down, and the third eye dart around. He was beautiful wasn't he?

"Are you unharmed friend? They took us for fools...we'll get them back soon." Lance would finally acknowledge the woman next to him. "Where exactly IS this place Owls like my ally Falcor are a rare sight?" He'd ask her, might as well- he had no clue where he was and where to get started on his journey.

"Rest up my friend." Touching Falcor he'd be enveloped by light as well as the tailed individual's chest, the creature would vanish into light before the faunus would put his sword back in his sheathe.

It wasn’t too out of the ordinary day at the monastery. Students taking their classes, professors teaching, the archbishop and right hand man going about their duties. The goddess herself just finishing up her daily rounds of visiting her children and grandchild. What better way now to spend the rest of the day finding a perfect spot for a nap?

except.. said nap will have to wait. There’s commotion outside. Sothis made her way and paused to inspect the scene. A few scared students, a stranger, and.. an owl? That was a rare bird to see! That caught her interest so she approached.

“What a beautiful Bird! Owls are not so common here,” So started, her gaze focused entirely on Falcon rather than the stranger.

He wasn't expecting her to fall against her, knocking them both down, he felt something heavy on his chest, and it wasn't his conscious- it was a beautiful bosom. His cheeks darkened as he peered into those beautiful mounds.

It wasn't enough that her face gave him a desperate look, and his own second head betrayed him by raising from behind to greet her and him, brushing against a soft spot.

"You know...you're the first woman I've enjoyed my time with." His lips would get agonizingly close to see if she'd reciprocate.

"As I was saying... You are dead right n-" Yang said as she approached Lance before she tripped and landed on him, her huge breasts pressing against chest as she looked at him with a blush while her eyes turned purple again

He'd pause, listening closely to her as she asked him about his life, a silent and soft gaze at her before returning to the display.

"No, we each lead a platoon of hunters- over one hundred each, if the enemy tries running past one, one of each point can react, for example, me and my grandmother's points are next to each other. She can attack and block advances if I do not notice or I'm occupied by another point. He summon Agrro- is a divine unicorn with a sniper rifle for the horn- even at her age, she still never misses a shot." He wouldn't know if she wouldn't know what that is, but he used a fork and spoon to make a ballista.

"My family is big, it is widely encouraged that because of how powerful our powers are, to have children as soon as possible."

Best friend...he'd cock his head at that, wondering what it was. It was on his face, what WAS a best friend? He could make a few educated guesses, but he was wildly confused. then she said the second thing 'Thousand babies!? Ah surely a jest- that would tear her in twain, or she would need to be banging consistently and have constantly quintuplets. Still- he sympathize with her. "I am sorry, Having any of your children at all, to share love is still commendable...a lesser person would crumble- and they'd be justified as well. Yet you stay, and you founded this- and you persevered."

Lance would chuckle, looking to her with a wry smile. "I always got it for you, I'm not much of a fan of sweets-I'm into more savory and spicy foods, personally. Please, enjoy!" He'd finish off his dish with glee, evident on his tail.

Sothis hadn’t expected a visual demonstration to be added but it certainly was a nice touch. She followed a bit easier when Lance used the sorbet and she nodded in understanding. Towers can hold significance in a line of defense. High view point, ranged attacks, quicker alarm warning if need be. But to have his family all separated like that. “Issit just your family who are in these towers? Are you the sole protectors of your home?” If so, then it may be more dire to send him back sooner than later. But he didn’t seem to be in too much a hurry. Maybe his family can survive without his extra eyes in the towers? Hm.

”By is my, ah.. best friend? And a new professor here. But yes, I am a mother. Have been for eons.” A smile crossed her lips at the compliment. One really couldn’t tell she was. Sothis always had such a youthful appearance, not as mature look as her original body but still pretty similar overall. “It’s depressing with the thought. I had over a thousand babies, a millennia ago.. and now only four remain.” She won’t specify why such a dramatic change in number but her expression did darken a bit. Did she know all the details? No. Had she heard about it? Vaguely. Was she depressed about it nonetheless? Extremely. How would a mother not be so heartbroken about that..?

”I can’t believe it is not normal for some. Even traveling as a mercenary the past two decades we managed to eat together. Not everyone gathered around a fire type way, but in small groups. Something about it just.. seems for granted?” Something someone might not think about in a way. She’s about to comment further when the second bowl of sorbet was offered. Sothis blinked. Well she wasn’t going to say no.

“You don’t want it?” She’ll take it but was the dessert just not wanted anymore or..? She cant fathom him just want passing it for that reason.

He nod to both prospects.

He wondered if they had sushi- he missed mango sauce. Of course he knew he needed food, that's why he stopped to get a meal; he'd need to buy things for the travel as well- but for now he wondered if he was even allowed to get food from here.

He pondered it. "Would that be okay? for me to do? I do not attend this schooling facilities here, would I need to do anything special to partake?" He was a good bean, always followed the rules of wherever he was at, it's how he was taught.

"Also you...who are you?" He look her over, his mysterious stalker, who spoke as if she could get him home easily, would she be willing to go with him so he had easy access once he defeated that slimy bandit villain. He introduced himself but she didn't say much on herself.

“Whatever you do, just promise me it will be on the field then here. It is all I ask.” It’s all she thinks she deserves to ask. After all this monastery was hers to protect and any blood shed she can prevent, the better.

“I did offer to send you home,” Sothis pointed out. She can create tears just as this villain can. She’s about to comment more when she heard his stomach growl. Oh. Seems any of that will have to wait.

“You’re hungry. There’s a dining hall, the garden, and vendors where you can satisfy your hunger. One cannot do anything on an empty stomach, especially battle. Surely you would know that.”

Lance would cough, trying to explain what it was to her...his hands absentmindedly trying to measure as he did math in his head. He'd turn to her after he figured a way that she'd understand. "It's like a portable canon you can take anywhere and it's not heavy."

The demon would shake his head. "I've yet to find love I feel...substantial- I want to love to love, not to just make a child. I want someone who challenges me and I get along with, someone who will stay with me after, who will love me more for than jsut my power and wealth...of course my parents don't agree..." He looked himself over. "Sides I am only of twenty-four years, I'd like more time to find that special someone I hear tales of." His look soured, thinking of how his mother tired oh so hard to force a relationship with a fan that was willing to give herself to him, but...it wasn't right.

He was happy she decided to share so much of herself with him, and share in return- even if sad it was still something. Sad. Sad that she couldn't remember her children's names, it must of been terribly traumatic.

"Indeed, the one thing I remember of my youth, was my parents together making spicy curry and sharing amongst each other; it is one passion we all share." He was glad that she enjoyed the sweet, even if it couldn't fix everything it could at least help the body. "How about this? Since you're coming to aid me, why don't we try finding ways to remember your family? Perhaps things can jog your memory?"

Sothis stared blankly at Lance. Half of what he said made sense. The other.. not so much. Unicorn? A rifle? What? No she knew what a unicorn was - an extinct variant of horse. As for the sniper rifle.. “What’s a.. rifle?” She knew what a sniper was, a type of class of archer. Something she considered herself to be. “Never heard of that before.”

A small pause. Powerful family, have children soon as possible? That’s almost similar to how nobles thought these days. Find suitable matches, make heirs, hope there’s a crest. Which was it her intent from the start. Oh how the humans have ruined her gift for mankind! Small bubbles of anger arose but she swallowed them down. No need to get angry - yet. “Have you.. followed that path yet?” He hadn’t mentioned having any children of his own. It wasn’t her business of course but she’s curious. Oh so dreadfully curious.

Sothis put a spoonful of her sorbet into her mouth. There’s the shock. Most people are surprised to hear just how many children she’s had but wasn’t it told in history? Though.. most crests and names have been lost, from what she could tell, such as the children themselves.. “Hm.. I feel I do not bear the most weight as I don’t remember any of it. Yes the effects are still crushing but.. I can only recall a few of the names..” Brows furrowed and she briefly stopped her consummation of the sweet treat. No, try as she might, it’ll only bring headaches on. Curse amnesia!

“You got it for me?” A blink. That made her feel better in terms of eating it, so she shall, before it melts! “You enjoy spicy as well? Wonderful! A few can handle the heat here but I have yet to come across another who shares the same intake as I.”