Y ' s h t o l a

Why thank you.

allow for you to take it off.~"

Unfortunately for Ingrid the aether flowing through her does betray her blush to some degree, though the mage does not comment on it. Not yet. Instead she allows her aethersight to wander and take in the familiar shape kneeling in front of her.

"Is that so? Careful what you offer, or I might never

attach a leash as well if either of them wanted it.

"I'm starting to think you wanted this from the moment you first called me 'mistress'."

able to behold a yearning look on that handsome face rather than imagining it.

Oh well.

She leans forward, hooking an index finger under the black leather collar wrapped around his neck to admire the little purple aether-infused gemstone dangling in the front like a tag; right where she could

(pre-Muzzle Arc)

There is something amusing about the familiar aetherial silhouette kneeling in front of her, how a talented spy and reliable ally is now acting like little more than an obedient pup at her command. It suits him, really, and Y'shtola catches herself wishing that she were

"Let me know if it is too tight, or any of your hair got stuck."

bothersome, but otherwise endearing) and wraps the black leather around Ame's neck before fastening the silver buckle.

The craftsman had told her it was sturdy yet decorative; with custom little heart-shaped studs that the mage finds herself running the pads of her fingers across with a smile.

She is careful, somewhat gentle even, as she brushes @amourchaton.bsky.social's hair out of the way to make room for the collar that follows. The miqo'te takes note of the way those long locks tickle the back of her hand even afterwards, wont as they are to fall back into place (which is a little

the entire thing, and Y'shtola steps back with a smirk on her face once she's ensured it sits nice and just snug enough around the taller woman's neck.

"I do wish I could see the look on your face, pup."

She may not be able to see the collar that she puts on @goldwren.bsky.social, but the feel of it as she wraps the soft leather around Ingrid's neck and closes the belt-like buckle is satisfaction enough. It's a simple yet elegant design, a rich reddish brown with round silver studs in a line around

What a confession to make.

Not at all. If anything it aids my research.

// damn I expected people to eagerly put on collars and wait to be called good boys/girls by Shtola

Let's turn these figurative tables, shall we?

[Heh. Her ear twitches in amusement at that.]

You may ask for refills if you wish.

If not, then at least you'll make a dramatic exit knowing you electrocuted your enemy.

before Izumi came to me with their ailment- working with them merely sped up the progress on my research.

You know of the aetherically charged bullets in Thancred's gunblade, yes? This concept is similar...umbral lightning aether trapped in a crystal, unleashed upon being broken.

[Y'shtola offers a smile as her white eyes focus on the pendant.]

I had already been working on 'portable magicks'

hand, yet if fate ever decided to bring you to your limit...I'd like to believe that I at least gave you a somewhat helpful means of getting the last word in.

Happy nameday, my friend.

[The mage hands over a pendant necklace on a leather strap- a tiny orb encased within that seems crystalline yet swirls with...something in its center.]

I know full well that the amount of threats that can force you on your knees could be counted on the fingers of one

I am on my way.

'Tis not as though I would be able to see any embarrassing hickeys. Where are you staying?

More than one? I see.

Do you need any healing for your sore everything?

Did you two enjoy yourselves?

// MMM NY WIFE MY WIFE!!!!! MY WIFE IS FORGWEOS AND I LIKEHER

Do make sure not to celebrate it just as wildly.

[Covered in golden bile and stinky. Glaring like a cat forced to bathe except she wishes she could do that.]

........Silver has always been more flattering on me.

Good. :)

You are aware that you'll be the one to describe it to me in explicit detail?