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This is a flashback post (since Raphael canonically obtained Isis years ago) so you can and should disregard this if you plan on posting here

Dear Raphael,
It's come to my attention that my dearest prodigy has obtained the rank of Master. This step, like all steps, has brought you closer to eclipsing your enemies, and realizing who you are. I remember back when I first met you... you were already so grand. The King of Fraxen, and all of its lands. And yet back then, you were but a fraction of who you are now. I've read up on your journey; the things you've done to assist the needs of hundreds of people. Already, in my situate within Cherry's body, I hear so much about you. I'd like to congratulate you for getting so far, and push the idea that you continue further still. You are a child with boundless potential, and I long for the day when you can spread your wings; their shadows looming over cities and nations.

You might be curious as to my status. Things have been going well enough. Cherry has also been growing very strong, although her love-hate relationship with the Wolf blinds her from her own potential. Rather than striving to maximize her assets, she strives to destroy this singular enemy. The dynamic between them is very entertaining, but I fail to put it into writing. I've become positive that this 'love' she has for him has been replaced solely with lust, due to my infiltration into her body. Now, he only exists as an object of satisfaction. She enjoys many men, these days -- from their toned chests, strong arms... and every other asset of them. Sometimes, I wonder if she's become more like a Succubus than you an Incubus. The last time we spoke, you smelled so... sterile. You should relax yourself more often. You could always come over to Nocturne and let me alleviate you, if you'd like.

To end this letter, I'd just like to say that I've come across a very fascinating creature in my travels. Write back to me if you're interested in learning of it.

Lustfully, Me

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My Dearest Mistress,
I'm very happy that you wrote to me! I haven't had much word from a friendly face in a long time. Sorry to admit, but I'm still pretty sterile. I found another Incubi during my time in Sutami, but I'm rather convinced that he's dead, and I haven't brought myself to do much of anything with these "assets" you speak of since then. I was his master, as you are my mistress. I often thought of introducing him to you, but even now I'm still fearful to peak my head into the city. Fenrir is still alive, and always on the prowl. He hunts for the Sins, now -- hunts for you. I worry for you, mother. I understand your boundless strength, but I know that cherry isn't as blessed as you. Keep her safe from that man. And don't let him get you. I couldn't think of the consequences we'll all face if he were to obtain the seven sins.

I don't want to fill this letter with pessimism, but I feel like I have a lot of sad things to write about. I'm sorry to intrude on your eyes with a bunch of sob stories, but you're the only one that I can tell these things. Not a single person in the world has ever seemed to listen to little old me. I often feel like I'm just a shadow, and that the people around me step all over and don't even notice. Perhaps they avoid my sight because they fear what it could do to them. They fear how I could control their bodies -- maybe in ways they would never want. I don't know. But, even as I continue to love who I am, it's become my greatest mark of shame -- these wings, this tail.

Lately I've been thinking about the past. I wonder how it all devolved so quickly. When I was a trainee, a young man of only sixteen, I met a Kiranu girl and we quickly became friends. We went on a few missions together -- we even talked about things that seemed silly at the time, like our pasts. And our future, or what we wanted for it. I miss those days with her so much. I remember that after our brief few days, we only rarely saw each other again. She defended me when I was being persecuted, and recognized me as a good friend to her. She greeted me. That Kiranu -- whose name I can't even remember... it turns out that she became a Queen, too, of Luray. And now she's dead. Isn't it strange how everyone and everything seems to be crashing around me? All of my old friends are vanishing, one by one. My lovers have all died. And yet I remain, cursed to watch as every single person burns before me.

I weep for the past, mistress. For the days when I... I'd wake up with a smile and look forward to the new people I could meet and the new things I could do. When I was the King of Fraxen, the Holy City, I was more content than anything. If I was just a fraction of my current self, then, I really want to be a fraction again. It seems like my whole self can't handle the past that's scarred him so deeply.

Of course, I greatly look forward to receiving the answer as to what this strange creature is. I hope greater still that it's something that can make me happy again. I'm never smiling anymore.

Sincerely, Raph

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I'm going to skip the intro with this one -- I can't waste time with that when I should be soothing you the best I can. Raph, I understand your pain better than most. I've never told you this, but I was the princess of Fraxen in my more... humble life. I felt all the time like the people around me were fading, like colors being washed away from the palette, or erased from the sheet. I was always restricted, too; barred in my palace, to keep me safe. I suppose that hasn't changed much from now, the difference being that I'm barred into a much smaller palace than I used to be. But I'm relieved to be who I am today. I no longer look back on that life with that lackluster regret. I embrace my position as the mother to our kind, and as the stem growing the tree of passion and pleasure. You see, when you just can't get what you originally wanted, it's time to change your goals. Perhaps it is true that the people around you will die, often and quickly. That's why you have to harden your heart.

Every person you meet, you should take from them all the pleasure that you can. Make them lust for you, as I've taught you to do -- then split them open like your prey and take what you need. When they pass, move on. I know it may seem cold to you. You've always had a very gentle heart. I know that you covet life, and that you weep for the lives lost. But weeping for them won't bring them back. Pleasure them in any way you can before their passing. Make their passing a masterpiece. That's what we, as our lusting selves, are meant for. We bring about their supernova.

As for the creature, it's a human-like girl with some fascinating power. I've brought her into obedience with my reins, and now she could serve as your humble guard. I won't ask you for anything. The pleasure of your company will be worth the gift that I give. I'm in Nocturne. The date that I write to you is a happy one; the city has been cleaned, and made into Osiris. There's a bar named the Bloodbank, here, and it's far safer than any bar you would've found back in the day. Fenrir has no place here. Come to me, and I'll grant you this servant of mine.

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"See? Isn't she flexible?" The woman, possessing the body of "Amaterasu", began to laugh. "I wonder how she does it!" The 'creature' was making strange contortions, almost too uncomfortable for the man to even watch. He sighed, and responded silently to his mistress. "Yes, she's very flexible..." Lust always seemed to have this need to try and bombard Raph with women. He wasn't happy now, and he'd be less still if he had to spread legs and find... that every day. Ugh. Lust, of course, quickly sensed his disgust, and moved on to business. "Well, here's your prize, Raph. Your allowance for becoming a Master. I eagerly wish to see you trample the foundation one day, but until then--" she grinned, "Have fun with your new toy."

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Srin had watched Ruby walk up to ask for their order and had simply pointed out what he wanted handing it to her right after. Leaning back against the back of the booth and smil d faintly at her comment about her happy to help. It had seemed to be around the right time to get back into looking for a new mate but with all the crazy s**t going on it was hard to really look. The comment about not wanting the rank caused Srin to raise an eyebrow slightly. Well one of the first that did not want something. With a faint smirk he started to speak up. "Well thats pretty sweet of you. Nocturne is known to be Dog eat Dog anytime somebody wants something they come to me." He said softly

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