It's mildly inconvenient at times, I suppose. Preempting such things is simply a matter of gradually learning to grow accustomed to them, however. The experiences that it affords us are not unwelcome.
Though I've come to understand why LILITH's ration bars are unpopular.
Fortunately, there seem to be sufficient resources to allow for some alternatives, including occasional sweets. Are there any that you would recommend? I can't claim that I've taken full advantage of it thus far.
I have a few spots in the city that I could recommend! But actually, I've been trying to learn how to bake! With synthetic ingredients but the taste is mostly the same I was wondering if you'd try something if I tried to make it
I suppose there is no shortage of new experiences in this world, and no harm in using one's leisure time to discover them. I've primarily appreciated the benefits of yoga.
A variety of full-body stretching exercises, essentially, which serve the purpose of improving one's posture and flexibility, for example. They involve different poses, such as the following.
[ Yesod sends Marcille some diagrams of a few here... ]
In a sense, I imagine. Prior to guarding our research team, her work during her first life undoubtedly meant encountering a wide range of people. Unlike the rest of us, she also has the perspective of someone who can compare the language use of different socioeconomic areas of our City.
Ah, I should clarify that only Gebura acted as our research team's guard. Malkuth, Netzach, and I had no combat experience until we became the Patron Librarians of our respective floors and relied on the Library's power.
[ All of which sounds even more bizarre, he's certain, but he is willing to elaborate if Marcille wants the details. ]
The Outskirts beyond the City, where we conducted our research, are inhabited not only by humans. I wonder whether the monsters there are comparable to those found in the dungeons of your world.
I think Netzach told me about that. I'm glad you guys had Gebura around. If they're anything like the monsters I know... Some of them are harmless, but other ones can be terrifying. But what do you mean about drawing power from your Library?
[ But their research team brought harm to others and themselves, too. Terrifying things came into being. The monsters encountered in dungeons presumably exist there naturally. ]
As for the Library, it enabled us to equip ourselves with the skills of our defeated opponents. Thus, we could instantly wield unfamiliar weapons and the like as though we possessed the requisite knowledge. While we cannot replicate that here, you may have witnessed our other temporary transformations in battle. These are connected to entities now held within the Library.
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I forgot to ask
Can you and Netzach taste things?
@mr. viper
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Has the adjustment been weird?
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Though I've come to understand why LILITH's ration bars are unpopular.
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I can't even swallow them! I don't know how anyone can!
Well, aside from that, I did want to ask if you've tried anything sweet since you got your sense of taste back.
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But actually, I've been trying to learn how to bake! With synthetic ingredients but the taste is mostly the same
I was wondering if you'd try something if I tried to make it
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[ Not just to eat something sweet, but to discover the recipes that Marcille has been trying. ]
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Fruit? Chocolate?
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[ In moderation and with proper dental hygiene, of course... ]
But I also enjoy the taste of chocolate and a variety of fruits. I'll appreciate experiencing what you choose to bake.
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Hard candies will be tough to make, but I wanted to try it anyway. You have to be super careful with molten sugar.
So something fruity and chocolatey? No problem!
But if it's not good, you have to tell me, okay? Be honest! You're taste testing for me.
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Perhaps we could even attempt to make hard candies together, eventually?
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You like making sweets too?
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[ Reconstructing materials in the Library doesn't count, after all. ]
Nevertheless, the process would be enjoyable. As would the results, assuming that we succeed.
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We'll make the perfect candy for you!
[ and spend more time together. ]
Have you done a lot of other things since you became human again?
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Indeed, I believe that each attempt would be quite fun regardless.
Are you referring to hobbies? If so, my list is less extensive than Malkuth's.
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It's fine to have a small list! Tell me!
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Is there anything that you would like to try?
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[ this first before she answers the question. ]
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[ Yesod sends Marcille some diagrams of a few here... ]
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Oh, these look really nice, actually...
Do you mind showing me some of these? Stretching is a really good form of meditation for mages
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Would you like to join me in the morning or the evening, then? We may be able to incorporate Gebura's meditation technique as well.
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grips marcille... her faces are so cute
[ In fairness, the entire combination must be surprising. ]
She had her hands quite full even then.
grabs yesod's face and squishes it, HIM TOO
I guess there's a reason why LILLITH picked her...
What exactly were you all up against?
GOOD 🥺
[ All of which sounds even more bizarre, he's certain, but he is willing to elaborate if Marcille wants the details. ]
The Outskirts beyond the City, where we conducted our research, are inhabited not only by humans. I wonder whether the monsters there are comparable to those found in the dungeons of your world.
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If they're anything like the monsters I know... Some of them are harmless, but other ones can be terrifying.
But what do you mean about drawing power from your Library?
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[ But their research team brought harm to others and themselves, too. Terrifying things came into being. The monsters encountered in dungeons presumably exist there naturally. ]
As for the Library, it enabled us to equip ourselves with the skills of our defeated opponents. Thus, we could instantly wield unfamiliar weapons and the like as though we possessed the requisite knowledge. While we cannot replicate that here, you may have witnessed our other temporary transformations in battle. These are connected to entities now held within the Library.