Mago's Intimacy story

Master! Won't you come visit me and my ranch friends sometime?

Really? Thank you! I'd love for my ranch friends to get a taste of your cooking!

Er... that's too bad. I'll just have to get as much takeout as I can.

I get that you're busy, but why do you have to be so rude?!

I hope the Order grows. Then we can have more banquet halls like this everywhere!

Of course! I'll do my best to help you!

You seem to think very highly of yourself.

Oh? You weren't thinking of expanding if things went well here? That's a shame.

The food here is so delicious! You only use clean, natural ingredients, right?

That's amazing! I'll definitely come often!

Aw, I see... that's too bad. As long as it tastes good, I suppose...

That's quite the brag there! You just don't want to give away your secret, do you?

Werebeasts and elves are always at odds. It'd be great if we could get along...

Girl Boss? Tree hugger? Whatever they mean, they don't sound nice...

You'll talk to the elves? They're known for being stubborn, so thank you for offering to help!

You'll talk to the werebeasts? It kinda bothers me to hear you say that, probably because you're talking about my kin, but if that's what you think, then so be it.

Buildings are popping up everywhere nowadays and many forests are disappearing. I'm worried about the future of the forests.

That's easy for you to say because you'll be long gone by the time that comes along, isn't it?!

Am I being overly protective? Or have the building developers crossed the line?

You aren't saying that because the land you have speculated on has been developed, are you...?

My animal friends seem to have gotten sick. I'm worried because they're in a lot of pain.

I will! I hope they get better soon...

What? You're making it sound like it's a good thing to be sick. Do you want to get sick too, Master?

I don't think there's a need to use magic when there are simple, effective treatments available.

Why do sprites want to ride on every big animal they see? It took a lot to get them to back off.

Is there a reason they should ride them?

Sometimes? Some of them grow attached to the ranch and they have a hard time leaving.

Why... would you want to ride a werebeast? You're so weird, Master!

My ranch is plagued with flies, and it's a real pain. Urgh... I wish they would go away!

Huh? Ah... uhhh... f-flies... aren't animals... so... waaah!!

You keep a spider in the corner of your house? Eww, gross!

Thank you for this insecticide... but what's this got to do with Jubee?

Is it not right to treat my animal friends and werebeast friends the same?

Hmm... there isn't really that big a difference. It's just a matter of how much they have been affected by Yggdrasil, I guess?

They may look alike, but they're not the same! Oh, maybe that's why I should treat them differently!

Really? Wait, don't just pet me all of a sudden! But... that feels good... oh, um... mmm...

Are you enjoying the things I've been sending you from my ranch?

Wh-What are you going to do with my friends? Never...!!

Don't mention it. The sheep need to be sheared sometimes anyway.

Ah, it's fine, those are the unfertilized ones. Feel free to enjoy them.

Phew. I wish our animal friends would be a little more docile when they're sick.

You need to fix your habit of trying to use medicine for everything first, Master!

Yes... I am doing that, but it's easier for everyone if they stay calm. Sigh.

So, Master, are you saying you would like to be my friend, too? I'm okay with that...

I've noticed there are a lot other races who take care of animal friends.

Um, yeah. I'm still a bit picky about strangers, but... I'll try my best.

It's going to be difficult for me to find them, but... that's encouraging.

Rather than giving and taking... Wouldn't it be better if we all just got along with the animals, too?

Chief Diana seems to be very busy these days. It's been a while since we've had tea together.

Well... I'm not always free, you know. Though I am free right now.

Maybe. I think I saw the Chief grumbling about something.

Oh, really? Well, tell me about other races, not just werebeasts.

It feels like more people are visiting the ranch than before. It's nice, but also kind of worrying.

Huh? Um... maybe? Recently some big bear friends have been coming to the nearby forest.

Well, it's just that strangers tend to scare the animal friends.

Huh? That's a bit... Having more people visit would be annoying.

What do you usually do when you're resting, Master?

Hehe, that's similar to my animal friends. Should I make you a cozy nest where you can rest comfortably?

You know it's dangerous to try to pet wild friends, right?

Haha. I think I've seen you petting other Apostles a few times.

The Banquet Hall feels quiet today. It's much more comfortable and nice.

That's great. I wish other places could be this peaceful.

Noisy... troublemakers? Which ones do you mean?

My little friends aren't meant to be entertainment!

I feel happiest when I'm grooming my animal friend.

Hehe, you think so too, Master? That relaxing feeling is really nice, isn't it?

I won't groom them here...! I only do it at my ranch, don't worry.

Uh, what...? Do you like that sort of thing, Master?

It seems like my friends are starting to follow you now, Master.

Oh, do you really have that kind of power...? You shouldn't abuse it, you know?

What? A band? With animal friends...? That does sound fun...

What? Oh, if you're going to be like that, I'll have no choice but to keep them away from the Master...

You have to be careful when you come to the ranch. Some of the animals here have sharp teeth and claws.

Of course, they don't attack just anyone. But you never know what might happen.

Huh? You... really? Hmm, that's different than how you usually act...

Oh, me? Of course I will... but it's more important for you to be careful!

I've been hearing strange sounds near the ranch for the past few days. I wonder what they could be.

Well, they weren't any animals I know of. It's really strange.

Hmm... I wonder why the phantoms would come all the way out to my ranch. I don't really know...

Huh? Well... that could be it. I'll ask her about it next time I see her.