Mia: what are you thinking about Pico? *moves in closer*
Jasmine:is there something on your mind Master? if so please speak up? we're more than willing to listen*wraps her arms around one of pico's sides*

pico:*gives them a goofy smile* i actually might miss this

Jasmine: well master, if you want, I could wear less more often around you daily.
Mia:and really I'm starting not to mind it as much. It feels diffrent sure but at the same time more interesting and natural.*snuggles in close*

pico:r-really? mia/jasmine:yes pico:*blinks sevral times well alright then.. say jasmine i might consider doing that other experiment later

Jasmine: you will?*hugs him* oh master thank you so Much. I promise I won't disappoint you with the results.
Pico: heh anytime…
Mia:say jasmine fell like celebrating with a couple of pictures together?
Jasmine: I'm all for it.
*they then turn their attention to pico*
Both: Pico?*they smile at him while he readies the camera*
*one good photo session and chunk of an hour later*
Jasmine: well master how did they turn out?

*looks at photos for any sign of problems* pico:their…perfect looks like i have the perfect models*smiles as i give them the camera*

Jasmine: well it helps that we have someone who can capture all 3 of our good sides*kisses him on the cheek*
Mia:thanks again for doing this pico*takes a quick pic of her kissing pico*
Jasmine: and with that said the hour is up. *rematerializes her attire and unlocks the door* I'll see you tomorrow manster *vanishes*
Mia:Well that was a long day. did it help any?
Pico:*kisses her* I can say yes it did*smiles*
Mia: I'm glad to hear that*gets the lights and kisses pico one last time before passing out alongside him*
*elsewhere*
SB:Now where was I…*hears Sacred Stones theme play in his head* …can't resist must be cheap and kill all as Joshua…*pulls it up and puts it away*… it can wait I'm among friends.
*in doc's lab*
Doc: well I've improved my work heavily on my last pill and invented this new one. Now all I need is DN *takes a few shots* and ask him if he's willing.

-Inks earlier replies-

-To SB-
Ink: Im sure I cando that, but wheres the fun in it? Ima collector of stories and Claires is one that I eagerly watch. Dont look at me like that, I know that youplay with lives too; you may deny it but your writer is quite fond of it. And that leads to my second reason; Id betreading on another writers carefully laid plans. Claire is not one of mine; and I dont speak fornor interfere with others characters unless pushed. If I make no sense on this point, rememberthat I may be a tad mad.“ *pauses, andseems to appraise himself for a full minute before shrugging and picking histrain of though back up.* ”Lastly, Ishould mention that Id be crossing the Heavenly Courtvery misleading namethere. They might be sadists and corruptto the core, but the fact that they can wipe gods from existence with a thoughtis nothing to sneeze at. they paired Claire with her nachzehrer for some reason and anyone who meddles with it is due reparationsfrom the Court. Ill see what I can dounder the radar of the Court and writers alike to give Claire moreoptions. It might take me a while, butknow that I am mulling over the problem.

-To DN-
Ink: Rhiannons nothere at the moment. Okay, fine, thatsnot an excuse for an omnipresent being. Whatis between Rhiannon and I is our business alone and not yours. I have some issues to work out since Ivechanged. Know that Im doing what Ican. Oh, and when you see Rhiannon, tellher to open it. no, you are not supposedto know what that means but I suspect that you or at least others have read itand made the connection. Trust me onthis; I will take care of her.

pico:*wakes up and yawns* *turns my head*(what the?) *to my left was mia but to my right was jasmine*…oh boy

SB:I understand and appriciate any help you can offer towards the situation. by the way about you saying that may join us at Zot one day…
Ink: you will know when the time comes.
SB: of course. (I'm a veeery patient fellow. I can wait. who knows? it might come up as a key plot point)
*over in pico's room*
Mia:*yawns* morning pico.
Jasmine: morning master did you sleep well?

DN:(sigh) I guess if arikado requested me, I'll join in

SB: wonderful*hands him back the invite* in this envelope contains all the details and when it will go down if you have any questions contact me. hold on*picks up phone* put them up!*click* heh posters. anyway with that being said come stop by sometime Doc misses you.
DN: I'm sure he does…
SB: wonderful to hear. Anyway I…wow I just realized I have not much to do…anyone feel like throwing a party?
DN:not really no.
Ink: not really here to help throw one…
SB: huh well alright then…ooh I know I have to call your sponcer letting him know you said yes. back in a jiff.*one portal and halfway through a phone call later* …Yep he agreed. I know, he's not really happy about it either but he'll do it on your behalf. If I may ask why did you want him again to do it? Your more than capeable. …really now? well that is serious. Alright you take care best of luck with the preps.*click* now to Let DN know*one portal back* he said thanks and will uphold his end. He also plans on spectating from a distance.

pico:i guess mia/jasmine:good*they both lean foward and peckme on the cheek*

Jasmine:You know master we should do this more often. it feels…nice.*smiles*
*a knock is heard*
Jasmine: I got it.*puts on a new outfit and heads for the door and recieves a letter and poster*Master its a letter for you.
Pico: *Reads over and smiles* 2 weeks, eh? plenty of time.
Mia: is it about the tournament?
Pico:*nods* yep.
Jasmine:well master if your going to train perhaps you'd want to wear this*pulls out a hoodie almost identical to his old one*I worked on it while you were asleep. Do you like it?

pico:like it? i love it *in the excitement pico peck jasmine in the lips and hugs her* thank you jasmine:*smiles*your welcome pico:*put on that hoodie* mia its about time i learned a new technique *smiles in a goofy manner* so dont be suprised if i come in here all scratched up. mia:just be careful pico:will do*quickly pecks mias cheek before i run in the stadiums direction*

pico:(ok i can do this i,ll train 1 hour a day for 12 days that way i can use the last 2 days to rest…the hour starts..)NOW!*gathers energy in my hand* ???:i heard you been busy the past few days heh pico:*turns around* trigger? where have you been? trigger:oh you know here and their. jasmine told me her plan i was both worried and dying of lafter at the same time. pico:*sweatdrops* whatever now unless you want to help me go away

Trigger:*climbs up onto pico*what'd you all need me to do to help?
*elsewhere*
Frank: Can't believe he had us change the posters so soon
Zack: well what'd you expect? he's been going crazy since the funeral.
Frank: not crazy just…looking for something to do on a less destructive scale.

pico:i need a training partner thats all trigger:alright*an hour had passed trigger had cracks and scratches everywhere while pico had scratches and bruises* *breathes* that was..great head to the lab for repairs i,ll head to my room trigger:alright*pico then teleports to his room*

Jasmine: Master, welcome back. how did everything go?

pico:*lands on my bed exausted* fun *smiles* and look not a scratch on my hoodie*grins widely as if he acomplished somthing* oh and jasmine your coming with me and mia to the tournament but as a spectater jasmine:why is that pico? pico:3 reasons 1. because i dont want you to be cooked up in here forever 2. so you can propperly meet my family and friends and 3.*winks* because i said so

Jasmine:of course I would be delighted and be on my best behavior in front of them.
Pico:by the way have you seen Mia?
Jasmine: I believe she said something about repairing trigger and seeing how tempest is doing.
Pico:alright just wondering.
Jasmine: anyway is there anything I can do for you in the meanwhile?

pico:*lays on bed relaxed* i dont really know im in such a good mood today why dont you just relax with me?

Jasmine: um…alright.*sits on the bed* what do you all have in mind?
Pico: that's the beuaty of it. nothing.
Jasmine:*lies down next to him* …it feels, hmm…*smiles* I like this. it feels diffrent.
*elsewhere*
MB:*meditating over a pool filled with quintessence* (So many entering so many willing to try…I can't wait)

pico:*gets up and puts on some gentle jazz music* *smiles at her confusion* i said you should relax and i mean it that means no cooking or cleaning today got it?

Jasmine:…well, alright master. if that is what you desire then I'll do my best at as they say taking the day off.*smiles*

pico:*it only took 5 minutes for the jazz music to put pico to sleep* zzzzz…. jasmine:(maybe his to relaxed..)*jasmine leans to her side and kisses her masters cheek* *smiles*

Jasmine:(he looks so sweet there.)
*elsewhere*
Mia: alright that should do it. trigger's been reapired, and tempest is rehaarging after his performences. …guess I should go and see what pico is up to.

mia:*knocks on door* hello? jasmine:*opens door and pulls mia in* shh master is resting

Mia: resting from what?*walks in*
Jasmine: he trained himself silly andis now passed out. I wished to make him sonething upone waking however, he asked me to take a day off.
Mia:… Well, I could always cook something. have any ideas?
Jasmine:…Tacos perhaps?
Mia: I could easily do it. call it a suprise. Jasmine you go and enjoy your day off. Just leave it to me.
Jasmine: Thank you Mia*heads back into Pico's room and lies down*

pico:zzz…mia..zz..jasmine..zzzzz jasmine:his dreaming about us..?