[that's... a lot of people. 4 offices is after all quite a lot of fixers]
[it ain't going to be long before they're off, but new purple gem held in hand... yeah, how hard can a witch really be? distortions have already become routine.]
"...thank you. Guess next up is going back home to district 18. do I... just think about it I need to do swap into those outfits for witch hunts?"
In theory, thinking about your wish can help, but I've found that most Magi find they can transform without having to think about it. I wish you luck!
"So... uh, about that wish deal. I think I may need one now. but- before I make it I gotta ask. are you familiar with The Library?"
[oh hey, that idiot's back. looking closer to the part already, battered cut up and wearing a worn down crystal badge.]
[and that's ignoring the corpse being hauled like a dear friend]
"the moment someone I cared about returned from the library, I had to check. they're... not around now. I'd like for my office and its 3 partners to be returned safely. so far its just me and him who's appeared again... from those I'm worried about at least."
[...]
"is that alright for a wish? I don't expect it to be possible, but..."
Alright!
You feel a pain in your chest, strong enough for you to lose your balance. You see a light rise up from where your heart would be, which gives way to a purple gem in silver casing, with a quill pen symbol atop it.
Looking around, you see those you were worried about next to you, alive and well, and concerned that you're on the ground.
If you could make one wish, anything at all, in exchange for fighting against those who would bring despair to humanity.... would you?
There was a profound silence for several minutes. Smoke hovered in the air as the child contemplated her options.
A wish was on offer. Extracurricular to the company. An opportunity to get or do whatever she wanted. With this, she could bathe in as much blood as she pleased, break her contract, she could even see that child again...
Anything at all...? Tch. You drive a hard bargain.
Yet, there was hesitation. The child knew the stipulations of her contract. She knew something like this wouldn't fly. And besides...
Who would look after Sinclair, Dante- Don Quixote?
With an all-too-casual flick of ash, she declared her answer to the little animal's offer.
.... I get the feeling you're the reason Yuri and Heathcliff got those weird outfits, so you're probably not pulling my leg.
.......
Hey. Everyone who's hurt me in the past. Everyone who'll hurt me in the future, who's hurting me currently.
Make em suffer. I want their lives ruined. Total and utter humiliation, that only ends when they're dead. I want the catharsis that comes from knowing that I did that to them.
You feel a sharp pain in your chest, like your ribs are being crushed. You see a light rise up from where your heart would be, which gives way to a cobalt blue gem in silver casing, with a lightning bolt symbol atop it.
As it falls into your hands, you take note of how cold it is. Like it's taking the heat from the surrounding air to fuel its glow.
If you could make one wish, anything at all, in exchange for fighting against those who would bring despair to humanity.... would you?
- @make-a-contract-pjm
Hmmm~! I guess I would? It's not something I'd likely do on my own. But, if my family wanted me to, or someone I cared for asked me to then I would probably fight against despair~.
Kyubey reaches his longer set of ears towards you.
You feel a strong pain in your chest, as if something threatens to burst forth from it. As you fall to the floor, you see a light rise up from where your heart would be, giving way to a jade gem in gold casing, with a petal symbol atop it.
Next to the Gem is a small jade. You feel compelled to look into it.
(Vague Canto 8 spoilers below)
Within is a scene of you, Lin Daiyu, and Jia Huan, flying your kites. This you doesn't have his jade. He hasn't witnessed, and he never will.
[Even as Hong Lu is in pain he is quite graceful with his stumbling. There's small gasps drawn from him as his balance wavers. The man's hands moves to claw at his chest as his knees weaken.]
[A process more painful than any physical wound Hong Lu has received. The Sinner slowly opens his eyes to find himself on his hands and knees, hair cascading around him.]
[When had he fallen on the ground?]
{references to canto 8 but not direct spoilers to any events. under read more to be safe}
[Hong Lu moves his gaze upwards a gentle light glows in the color that has become synonymous with Hong Lu. The color Baoyu can never run from.]
[Even Baoyu's manifestation of potential is jade.]
[...Is being a precious jade his only purpose?]
[Hong Lu solemnly reaches out his hands towards the glowing light, capturing it within his grasp. And when Hong Lu touches it... It feels as if life has flooded into Hong Lu again.]
[That cold apathy is washed away as the world suddenly bursts into color around him. Pain that has been around for years suddenly disappears. Emotions Hong Lu never even realized left return to him full force. (They are quickly slotted back into place like Hong Lu is used to, but he's surprised that he never realized that they left.) Hong Lu feels as if he can see colors on a spectrum that has never even existed before.]
[Hong Lu barely gets the time to recognize that a tear has slipped from his eye before everything suddenly becomes normal again. Everything falls back into the bland existence that Hong Lu is used to.]
[All of those emotions, visions, experiences... That is Hong Lu's everyday life. Why did it seem so special?]
...
[Hong Lu takes a moment to catch his breath, he pulls his hands in to inspect that light. The glow had significantly died down from when he first grabbed the gem.]
[It's... A decoration? Something pretty, sure, but Hong Lu's confusion is written on his face. Hong Lu moves to set the egg shaped object down on the floor next to him but as he lets go the egg dissipates and forms a gold ring around his middle finger. Oh! There is technology at work here that Hong Lu doesn't quite understand. Glowing orbs that turn into jewelry seems quite odd, Hong Lu is quite sure that's not what he wished for. He didn't wish for more treasure.]
[Yet... Speaking of treasure... There was another thing within the glow that Hong Lu grabbed. A jade attached to a red thread.]
[Hong Lu doesn't get what purpose either item serves. Yet, there's an itch at the back of Baoyu's mind. It's as if this stone is asking for his attention. And somehow? Hong Lu already knows how to wield such a stone.]
[Hong Lu's thumb travels over the engraving in the jade and his eyes flutter closed. Behind his eyelids is the beautiful image of three children playing. Genuine smiles on their faces as they fly kites on a rooftop. There's the sound of birds singing in the background and the chatter of people far below.]
[...Did Hong Lu truly wish to witness this? The distant thought raises in the back of his mind that Grandmother might not appreciate or approve of him wasting a wish that could have been better used for furthering the Hongyuan's power. Yet... Hong Lu did hold a wish of his family's desires in his heart. It just seems... Hong Lu himself had something he wanted more.]
[Hong Lu's eyes open once more as he appraises the stone in his hold. Seconds later his eyes are closed once again. There is a new scene to witness.]
[Three children sitting at a table talking excitedly about an event coming up. A familiar woman serves them sweets.]
[These visions seem distant. They aren't from Hong Lu's reality, yet an oddly elated feeling pounds in Hong Lu's chest as he watches these scenes. A genuine smile forms on Hong Lu's face.]
Ah... I suppose I should thank you, Kyubey.
[Hong Lu pulls the jade away. He has the red thread wrapped around his hand as if to keep it secure.]
I'm not quite sure what deepest desire you found in my heart, but whatever wish you found has satisfied me. How may I help you?
[The Sinner is still lacking his normal composure. He's out of breath, collapsed on the floor, a dorky smile on his face as he talks to Kyubey.]
Kyubey walks closer to Hong Lu, sitting down next to one of his hands.
Now, as part of your new duties, you must go and hunt Witches; you'll sense with your Soul Gem when one is nearby. Would you like me to accompany you, so you can ask questions as needed?
My... Soul Gem? Can you tell me more about that? Is it that weird thing that turned into my ring?
[Hong Lu offers his hand to Kyubey to show off the ring displayed on his middle finger. There is a petal design on that finger to signify the soul gem's camouflage.]
Is it possible to learn how to use it before I have to fight?
You're correct in it being the Ring - I'm impressed you figured out how to camouflage it already!
Kuybey leans his head into Hong Lu's hand, nuzzling it as a cat would.
Think of it as your potential, drawn out and made solid. You can use it to sense when a Witch is nearby, as well as transform into a form more suitable for fighting. It has to be on your person at all times, however; you can't access your magic once it's too far away.
Kyubey lets out a small "hmm."
If you want, you can try transforming now! It should come second nature, but focusing on your wish helps.
[Hong Lu seems to try to think for a moment, he doesn't fully know what his wish exactly was. But... Focusing on the ideal of happiness, focusing on the thought that someplace could be better than here...]
[There's a tugging feeling, and all of the sudden Hong Lu feels weightless. The world around him shifts as a coldness travels across his body-- it feels as if he's been plunged in lukewarm water. And when the coldness dissipates, Hong Lu feels as if he's hyper aware of the world around him. Something brushes his fingers and he reflexively grabs it, pulling it close.]
[And then Hong Lu opens his eyes, gasping for air as if he just had an intense exercise. The Sinner finds himself standing. In his hands is a weapon he's never seen before, a polearm with a flat spade on one end and a crescent blade on the other. As if to test it, the man twirls the weapon. It balances well in his hands.]
What... What was that?
[Hong Lu feels much colder than before, looking down he very quickly realizes why. His clothing has drastically changed. What Hong Lu could only describe as a butchered hanfu decorates his body. It's almost as if someone explained to a clothing designer some core features of a hanfu yet somehow the designer completely misunderstood the assignment and styled the outfit based on an ideal of feminine cuteness. The entire garb is cut much too short with an excess of frills and fluff. There is a blue and white color scheme as if to display an image of purity. That jade with a red cord decorates the belt of the hanfu, and Hong Lu can't help but be thankful that his new possession hasn't strayed far even after transforming.]
[Hong Lu raises a hand up to his head. His hair is fully tied up into a ponytail, and by feeling... It seems to be decorated by flowers. How curious. He keeps feeling around to see if anything has drastically changed. Ears? Completely fine. Neck? Nothing clamped around it. Cheeks? There's something smooth under Hong Lu's jade eye. The edges feel metallic, yet Hong Lu finds himself unable to slip a fingernail under the item to pull it away. By the shape, it almost feels like a teardrop, yet... The memory of the petal outline returns to Hong Lu's mind. Is this that petal that was on that gem?]
[Ah... This is such a unique experience Hong Lu has been blessed with.]
Kyubey, would you be able to explain more of what just happened~? I'm finding myself quite confused.
Ah! Congratulations on transforming! These clothes are able to better withstand a Witch's magical attacks, and that weapon there will slice through most Witches better than any Office or Association's weapons could. As for the design, well, even I'm not entirely sure what dictates that. Most people I've contracted say that it matches a style they've always wanted to wear.
A word of warning: while you're transformed, you use magic up faster. I suggest looking for a Witch so this doesn't all go to waste. Do you sense one nearby?
Hmmm... Perhaps? I'm not used to tracking them down, but I feel an odd fuzzy feeling that's kinda uncomfortable that's leading....
[Hong Lu seems to focus on it a bit before pointing in a direction, they are in his room so he's likely pointing at a random wall instead of anything substantial.]
Ah, that would be your Soul Gem! It takes another form when you're transformed, though I'm not entirely sure what dictates the placement. Make sure it doesn't get damaged, or you won't be able to use your magic anymore.
Kyubey continues walking, occasionally looking up to Hong Lu to see exactly where they're headed.
If you could make one wish, anything at all, in exchange for fighting against those who would bring despair to humanity.... would you?
- @make-a-contract-pjm
Hmmm~! I guess I would? It's not something I'd likely do on my own. But, if my family wanted me to, or someone I cared for asked me to then I would probably fight against despair~.
Kyubey reaches his longer set of ears towards you.
You feel a strong pain in your chest, as if something threatens to burst forth from it. As you fall to the floor, you see a light rise up from where your heart would be, giving way to a jade gem in gold casing, with a petal symbol atop it.
Next to the Gem is a small jade. You feel compelled to look into it.
(Vague Canto 8 spoilers below)
Within is a scene of you, Lin Daiyu, and Jia Huan, flying your kites. This you doesn't have his jade. He hasn't witnessed, and he never will.
[Even as Hong Lu is in pain he is quite graceful with his stumbling. There's small gasps drawn from him as his balance wavers. The man's hands moves to claw at his chest as his knees weaken.]
[A process more painful than any physical wound Hong Lu has received. The Sinner slowly opens his eyes to find himself on his hands and knees, hair cascading around him.]
[When had he fallen on the ground?]
{references to canto 8 but not direct spoilers to any events. under read more to be safe}
[Hong Lu moves his gaze upwards a gentle light glows in the color that has become synonymous with Hong Lu. The color Baoyu can never run from.]
[Even Baoyu's manifestation of potential is jade.]
[...Is being a precious jade his only purpose?]
[Hong Lu solemnly reaches out his hands towards the glowing light, capturing it within his grasp. And when Hong Lu touches it... It feels as if life has flooded into Hong Lu again.]
[That cold apathy is washed away as the world suddenly bursts into color around him. Pain that has been around for years suddenly disappears. Emotions Hong Lu never even realized left return to him full force. (They are quickly slotted back into place like Hong Lu is used to, but he's surprised that he never realized that they left.) Hong Lu feels as if he can see colors on a spectrum that has never even existed before.]
[Hong Lu barely gets the time to recognize that a tear has slipped from his eye before everything suddenly becomes normal again. Everything falls back into the bland existence that Hong Lu is used to.]
[All of those emotions, visions, experiences... That is Hong Lu's everyday life. Why did it seem so special?]
...
[Hong Lu takes a moment to catch his breath, he pulls his hands in to inspect that light. The glow had significantly died down from when he first grabbed the gem.]
[It's... A decoration? Something pretty, sure, but Hong Lu's confusion is written on his face. Hong Lu moves to set the egg shaped object down on the floor next to him but as he lets go the egg dissipates and forms a gold ring around his middle finger. Oh! There is technology at work here that Hong Lu doesn't quite understand. Glowing orbs that turn into jewelry seems quite odd, Hong Lu is quite sure that's not what he wished for. He didn't wish for more treasure.]
[Yet... Speaking of treasure... There was another thing within the glow that Hong Lu grabbed. A jade attached to a red thread.]
[Hong Lu doesn't get what purpose either item serves. Yet, there's an itch at the back of Baoyu's mind. It's as if this stone is asking for his attention. And somehow? Hong Lu already knows how to wield such a stone.]
[Hong Lu's thumb travels over the engraving in the jade and his eyes flutter closed. Behind his eyelids is the beautiful image of three children playing. Genuine smiles on their faces as they fly kites on a rooftop. There's the sound of birds singing in the background and the chatter of people far below.]
[...Did Hong Lu truly wish to witness this? The distant thought raises in the back of his mind that Grandmother might not appreciate or approve of him wasting a wish that could have been better used for furthering the Hongyuan's power. Yet... Hong Lu did hold a wish of his family's desires in his heart. It just seems... Hong Lu himself had something he wanted more.]
[Hong Lu's eyes open once more as he appraises the stone in his hold. Seconds later his eyes are closed once again. There is a new scene to witness.]
[Three children sitting at a table talking excitedly about an event coming up. A familiar woman serves them sweets.]
[These visions seem distant. They aren't from Hong Lu's reality, yet an oddly elated feeling pounds in Hong Lu's chest as he watches these scenes. A genuine smile forms on Hong Lu's face.]
Ah... I suppose I should thank you, Kyubey.
[Hong Lu pulls the jade away. He has the red thread wrapped around his hand as if to keep it secure.]
I'm not quite sure what deepest desire you found in my heart, but whatever wish you found has satisfied me. How may I help you?
[The Sinner is still lacking his normal composure. He's out of breath, collapsed on the floor, a dorky smile on his face as he talks to Kyubey.]
Kyubey walks closer to Hong Lu, sitting down next to one of his hands.
Now, as part of your new duties, you must go and hunt Witches; you'll sense with your Soul Gem when one is nearby. Would you like me to accompany you, so you can ask questions as needed?
My... Soul Gem? Can you tell me more about that? Is it that weird thing that turned into my ring?
[Hong Lu offers his hand to Kyubey to show off the ring displayed on his middle finger. There is a petal design on that finger to signify the soul gem's camouflage.]
Is it possible to learn how to use it before I have to fight?
You're correct in it being the Ring - I'm impressed you figured out how to camouflage it already!
Kuybey leans his head into Hong Lu's hand, nuzzling it as a cat would.
Think of it as your potential, drawn out and made solid. You can use it to sense when a Witch is nearby, as well as transform into a form more suitable for fighting. It has to be on your person at all times, however; you can't access your magic once it's too far away.
Kyubey lets out a small "hmm."
If you want, you can try transforming now! It should come second nature, but focusing on your wish helps.
[Hong Lu seems to try to think for a moment, he doesn't fully know what his wish exactly was. But... Focusing on the ideal of happiness, focusing on the thought that someplace could be better than here...]
[There's a tugging feeling, and all of the sudden Hong Lu feels weightless. The world around him shifts as a coldness travels across his body-- it feels as if he's been plunged in lukewarm water. And when the coldness dissipates, Hong Lu feels as if he's hyper aware of the world around him. Something brushes his fingers and he reflexively grabs it, pulling it close.]
[And then Hong Lu opens his eyes, gasping for air as if he just had an intense exercise. The Sinner finds himself standing. In his hands is a weapon he's never seen before, a polearm with a flat spade on one end and a crescent blade on the other. As if to test it, the man twirls the weapon. It balances well in his hands.]
What... What was that?
[Hong Lu feels much colder than before, looking down he very quickly realizes why. His clothing has drastically changed. What Hong Lu could only describe as a butchered hanfu decorates his body. It's almost as if someone explained to a clothing designer some core features of a hanfu yet somehow the designer completely misunderstood the assignment and styled the outfit based on an ideal of feminine cuteness. The entire garb is cut much too short with an excess of frills and fluff. There is a blue and white color scheme as if to display an image of purity. That jade with a red cord decorates the belt of the hanfu, and Hong Lu can't help but be thankful that his new possession hasn't strayed far even after transforming.]
[Hong Lu raises a hand up to his head. His hair is fully tied up into a ponytail, and by feeling... It seems to be decorated by flowers. How curious. He keeps feeling around to see if anything has drastically changed. Ears? Completely fine. Neck? Nothing clamped around it. Cheeks? There's something smooth under Hong Lu's jade eye. The edges feel metallic, yet Hong Lu finds himself unable to slip a fingernail under the item to pull it away. By the shape, it almost feels like a teardrop, yet... The memory of the petal outline returns to Hong Lu's mind. Is this that petal that was on that gem?]
[Ah... This is such a unique experience Hong Lu has been blessed with.]
Kyubey, would you be able to explain more of what just happened~? I'm finding myself quite confused.
Ah! Congratulations on transforming! These clothes are able to better withstand a Witch's magical attacks, and that weapon there will slice through most Witches better than any Office or Association's weapons could. As for the design, well, even I'm not entirely sure what dictates that. Most people I've contracted say that it matches a style they've always wanted to wear.
A word of warning: while you're transformed, you use magic up faster. I suggest looking for a Witch so this doesn't all go to waste. Do you sense one nearby?
Hmmm... Perhaps? I'm not used to tracking them down, but I feel an odd fuzzy feeling that's kinda uncomfortable that's leading....
[Hong Lu seems to focus on it a bit before pointing in a direction, they are in his room so he's likely pointing at a random wall instead of anything substantial.]
If you could make one wish, anything at all, in exchange for fighting against those who would bring despair to humanity.... would you?
- @make-a-contract-pjm
Hmmm~! I guess I would? It's not something I'd likely do on my own. But, if my family wanted me to, or someone I cared for asked me to then I would probably fight against despair~.
Kyubey reaches his longer set of ears towards you.
You feel a strong pain in your chest, as if something threatens to burst forth from it. As you fall to the floor, you see a light rise up from where your heart would be, giving way to a jade gem in gold casing, with a petal symbol atop it.
Next to the Gem is a small jade. You feel compelled to look into it.
(Vague Canto 8 spoilers below)
Within is a scene of you, Lin Daiyu, and Jia Huan, flying your kites. This you doesn't have his jade. He hasn't witnessed, and he never will.
[Even as Hong Lu is in pain he is quite graceful with his stumbling. There's small gasps drawn from him as his balance wavers. The man's hands moves to claw at his chest as his knees weaken.]
[A process more painful than any physical wound Hong Lu has received. The Sinner slowly opens his eyes to find himself on his hands and knees, hair cascading around him.]
[When had he fallen on the ground?]
{references to canto 8 but not direct spoilers to any events. under read more to be safe}
[Hong Lu moves his gaze upwards a gentle light glows in the color that has become synonymous with Hong Lu. The color Baoyu can never run from.]
[Even Baoyu's manifestation of potential is jade.]
[...Is being a precious jade his only purpose?]
[Hong Lu solemnly reaches out his hands towards the glowing light, capturing it within his grasp. And when Hong Lu touches it... It feels as if life has flooded into Hong Lu again.]
[That cold apathy is washed away as the world suddenly bursts into color around him. Pain that has been around for years suddenly disappears. Emotions Hong Lu never even realized left return to him full force. (They are quickly slotted back into place like Hong Lu is used to, but he's surprised that he never realized that they left.) Hong Lu feels as if he can see colors on a spectrum that has never even existed before.]
[Hong Lu barely gets the time to recognize that a tear has slipped from his eye before everything suddenly becomes normal again. Everything falls back into the bland existence that Hong Lu is used to.]
[All of those emotions, visions, experiences... That is Hong Lu's everyday life. Why did it seem so special?]
...
[Hong Lu takes a moment to catch his breath, he pulls his hands in to inspect that light. The glow had significantly died down from when he first grabbed the gem.]
[It's... A decoration? Something pretty, sure, but Hong Lu's confusion is written on his face. Hong Lu moves to set the egg shaped object down on the floor next to him but as he lets go the egg dissipates and forms a gold ring around his middle finger. Oh! There is technology at work here that Hong Lu doesn't quite understand. Glowing orbs that turn into jewelry seems quite odd, Hong Lu is quite sure that's not what he wished for. He didn't wish for more treasure.]
[Yet... Speaking of treasure... There was another thing within the glow that Hong Lu grabbed. A jade attached to a red thread.]
[Hong Lu doesn't get what purpose either item serves. Yet, there's an itch at the back of Baoyu's mind. It's as if this stone is asking for his attention. And somehow? Hong Lu already knows how to wield such a stone.]
[Hong Lu's thumb travels over the engraving in the jade and his eyes flutter closed. Behind his eyelids is the beautiful image of three children playing. Genuine smiles on their faces as they fly kites on a rooftop. There's the sound of birds singing in the background and the chatter of people far below.]
[...Did Hong Lu truly wish to witness this? The distant thought raises in the back of his mind that Grandmother might not appreciate or approve of him wasting a wish that could have been better used for furthering the Hongyuan's power. Yet... Hong Lu did hold a wish of his family's desires in his heart. It just seems... Hong Lu himself had something he wanted more.]
[Hong Lu's eyes open once more as he appraises the stone in his hold. Seconds later his eyes are closed once again. There is a new scene to witness.]
[Three children sitting at a table talking excitedly about an event coming up. A familiar woman serves them sweets.]
[These visions seem distant. They aren't from Hong Lu's reality, yet an oddly elated feeling pounds in Hong Lu's chest as he watches these scenes. A genuine smile forms on Hong Lu's face.]
Ah... I suppose I should thank you, Kyubey.
[Hong Lu pulls the jade away. He has the red thread wrapped around his hand as if to keep it secure.]
I'm not quite sure what deepest desire you found in my heart, but whatever wish you found has satisfied me. How may I help you?
[The Sinner is still lacking his normal composure. He's out of breath, collapsed on the floor, a dorky smile on his face as he talks to Kyubey.]
Kyubey walks closer to Hong Lu, sitting down next to one of his hands.
Now, as part of your new duties, you must go and hunt Witches; you'll sense with your Soul Gem when one is nearby. Would you like me to accompany you, so you can ask questions as needed?
My... Soul Gem? Can you tell me more about that? Is it that weird thing that turned into my ring?
[Hong Lu offers his hand to Kyubey to show off the ring displayed on his middle finger. There is a petal design on that finger to signify the soul gem's camouflage.]
Is it possible to learn how to use it before I have to fight?
You're correct in it being the Ring - I'm impressed you figured out how to camouflage it already!
Kuybey leans his head into Hong Lu's hand, nuzzling it as a cat would.
Think of it as your potential, drawn out and made solid. You can use it to sense when a Witch is nearby, as well as transform into a form more suitable for fighting. It has to be on your person at all times, however; you can't access your magic once it's too far away.
Kyubey lets out a small "hmm."
If you want, you can try transforming now! It should come second nature, but focusing on your wish helps.
[Hong Lu seems to try to think for a moment, he doesn't fully know what his wish exactly was. But... Focusing on the ideal of happiness, focusing on the thought that someplace could be better than here...]
[There's a tugging feeling, and all of the sudden Hong Lu feels weightless. The world around him shifts as a coldness travels across his body-- it feels as if he's been plunged in lukewarm water. And when the coldness dissipates, Hong Lu feels as if he's hyper aware of the world around him. Something brushes his fingers and he reflexively grabs it, pulling it close.]
[And then Hong Lu opens his eyes, gasping for air as if he just had an intense exercise. The Sinner finds himself standing. In his hands is a weapon he's never seen before, a polearm with a flat spade on one end and a crescent blade on the other. As if to test it, the man twirls the weapon. It balances well in his hands.]
What... What was that?
[Hong Lu feels much colder than before, looking down he very quickly realizes why. His clothing has drastically changed. What Hong Lu could only describe as a butchered hanfu decorates his body. It's almost as if someone explained to a clothing designer some core features of a hanfu yet somehow the designer completely misunderstood the assignment and styled the outfit based on an ideal of feminine cuteness. The entire garb is cut much too short with an excess of frills and fluff. There is a blue and white color scheme as if to display an image of purity. That jade with a red cord decorates the belt of the hanfu, and Hong Lu can't help but be thankful that his new possession hasn't strayed far even after transforming.]
[Hong Lu raises a hand up to his head. His hair is fully tied up into a ponytail, and by feeling... It seems to be decorated by flowers. How curious. He keeps feeling around to see if anything has drastically changed. Ears? Completely fine. Neck? Nothing clamped around it. Cheeks? There's something smooth under Hong Lu's jade eye. The edges feel metallic, yet Hong Lu finds himself unable to slip a fingernail under the item to pull it away. By the shape, it almost feels like a teardrop, yet... The memory of the petal outline returns to Hong Lu's mind. Is this that petal that was on that gem?]
[Ah... This is such a unique experience Hong Lu has been blessed with.]
Kyubey, would you be able to explain more of what just happened~? I'm finding myself quite confused.
Ah! Congratulations on transforming! These clothes are able to better withstand a Witch's magical attacks, and that weapon there will slice through most Witches better than any Office or Association's weapons could. As for the design, well, even I'm not entirely sure what dictates that. Most people I've contracted say that it matches a style they've always wanted to wear.
A word of warning: while you're transformed, you use magic up faster. I suggest looking for a Witch so this doesn't all go to waste. Do you sense one nearby?
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