Within the heart of the Summoning Chamber, the light faded away to reveal the newly summoned mystic code. Sighing in exasperation, Gudao crossed his arms over his master uniform and approached the discarded weapons. Behind him by the console, Gabrielle only smiled and kept her hands quietly folded behind her orange sundress. She grinned towards Anishka beside her, who returned the gesture but waited patiently in her own master attire.

Tesla, on the other hand, was eagerly awaiting his master's commentary. He jotted down the summoning results onto a notepad before slipping it into his navy-blue polo's front pocket. After sliding the pen into his khaki slacks, he meandered over to a container by the side of the console and playfully moved it to the front, making Gabrielle snicker. The matching mystic codes within the plastic container rattled, sending clinks of steel through the silent air.

"If there was no break, we could summon enough to bury a demon pillar at this rate…" the male master mumbled as Gabrielle and Anishka finally giggled.

The lone archer laughed heartily as he moved to the pedestals to place the last three saint quartz. A slightly disheartened Gudao returned with the newly arrived set of black keys. He tossed the maroon bladeless handles carelessly into the container; One rough toss wasn't going to break them. With a sigh, the male master looked at Gabrielle, who only smiled back. Anishka quietly eyed the two with a tiny smile while keeping her hands folded before her politely.

Gudao rolled his eyes. "…You take the last roll, Gabby. It's clearly not my day."

"Yes!" the female master cheered with a quick clap of her hands. Since Anishka was still in training, and was only here to observe and learn, it fell to the orange-haired woman to break the summoning curse. "I'm going to summon a servant today, just you watch!"

"It'll be the first for you in a bit," Gudao snickered as he took his place beside Tesla's former spot. Upon earning a stink eye from his best friend, he chuckled. Tesla grinned as he quickly returned to the console. "Am I wrong, though? I've had the summoning luck these past weeks. Geronimo, Phantom of the Opera, Artemis..."

Anishka looked to Gabrielle with a reassuring smile, but thankfully Gudao did not continue. Gabby sighed, "…I did get Mephistopheles… but I hope that becomes a good thing in the long run."

"He's been civil after the Peacekeeper's warning. We have that to be thankful for, and he's at least obedient to you two," the Indian woman added hopefully, earning three nods of agreement.

"I guess so… Oh, but we're getting side tracked," Gudao pointed out as he motioned to the lever. "I hope you summon a servant, Gabby."

"Well, here goes nothing!" the female master exclaimed casually as she grabbed the lever and quickly threw it down. "Come on! Give me luck on my break day!"

As the process began, Gabrielle skipped to the front of the console eagerly, making Tesla chuckle. Gudao and Anishka waited with anticipation as the orbs of prana appeared from the floor. Hovering silently, they held still before finally taking on some rainbow hues. Gabrielle prematurely jumped for joy, which was an acceptable reaction. As the colorful spheres accelerated, everyone smiled, knowing they were the flawless signal for a guaranteed new arrival.

Soon enough, the ritual completed itself as the spinning rings collapsed inward. Light from the massive prana burst filled the room, but the orange-haired master slowly lowered her bare, shielding arm. With an exuberant and curious smile, she was already approaching the newly arrived servant. The presence was powerful and astounding causing Tesla to raise an eyebrow. In the next few seconds, the light would fade to revea-

An elated gasp echoed through the chamber as the servant's voice, which was very familiar, practically shrilled. "Oh! Am I here!? Is this Chaldea!?"

Gabrielle's eyes widened. "Quetz!? Quetz is that you!?"

A high-pitched squeal, enough to rival a crowded stadium of cheering fans, erupted into the air faster than the servant burst from the fading light. "AYYYYY~! DE VERDAD ESTOY AQUI~!"

Anishka gasped in surprise, but Gudao and Tesla laughed as the newly arrived Mesoamerican Goddess tackled a giggling Gabrielle to the ground.

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Fragment 54: Divinely Good Vibes

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Piedra del Sol knocked her out of the fight, but enacting it twice ensured Quetzalcoatl was down for the count. They were the goddess' last vivid memories of the singularity's final battle. Several times she had stirred in a desperate attempt to help her newfound friends; Her willpower always shined brighter than the noonday sun. However, her lack of energy quickly tugged her back into a comatose state. Only at the end did she finally muster the energy to sit up, but it was too late.

The singularity was fading, and all she could do was reach out towards the disappearing Chaldeans; She was following the same fate. They barely shared a few brief words, but it was enough to give her heartfelt apology she could not do more and they would meet again. It had seemed like seconds since she disappeared from the singularity, and a blink before she was being informed of a new summoning. Upon being informed she would be saving humanity, her hope had risen alongside the brightness of a summoning's crescendo which filled her eyes.

Joyous tears slipped from the edges of the laughing, former Southern Goddess' face as she hugged Gabrielle tightly. The female master joined her contagious fit, embracing the newly arrived servant with warmth and cheerfulness. She didn't know for certain if she could come, so to hear the female master voicing a chosen nickname was the sweetest melody. Gabrielle's arms around her laughing form were enough to ensure her: This was no dream, but it was like a dream come true.

"Oh my crazy master friend! I'm so happy to see you again!" the goddess cheered as the room's other occupants applauded. "I hope I'm not late for the fiesta!"

"It's almost been a month, but we're glad you're finally here!" Gabrielle reassured as the Mesoamerican goddess finally released the embrace. The female master was still smiling and giggling with her back on the ground, making the goddess' smile even brigh- Wait, right! She tackled her summoner!

"Oh geez! Look at me! Not even a minute here and I'm already hurting one of my masters!" Quetzalcoatl laughed happily as she helped Gabrielle to her feet. After performing a quick inspection of her friend's beautiful and vibrant dress, the goddess sighed in relief. The enthusiasm quickly consumed her once more, however, and she shrilled, "Oh but I'm so happy to be here! I get to see both you two delightful masters again! Oh, and the other servan- The children! Ayy, I want to hug the children more!"

"Quetz, slow down!" Gabrielle laughed as the goddess quickly ran over to hug Gudao. "There's no rush! You're here now!"

"Oh, but it's so exciting! How can you not be excited!? Is it this routine?" she swiftly asked as she broke the warm embrace with Gudao. Upon spotting Tesla, she waved happily and spread her arms out for a hug. The inventor looked a bit hesitant, but it's not like he had a choice about it; The enthusiastic goddess had quickly closed the gap and assaulted the archer, making him groan and chuckle.

With a thousand-watt smile on her face, she finally turned to the curious fourth individual. She quickly walked over to Anishka, who stiffened as if approached by a predator. The young Indian woman fiddled with her fingers nervously as the goddess eyed the signature Chaldean Master Uniform. Still smiling, the goddess stared into her onyx eyes and grinned happily. "Oh? Chaldea has a third master now?"

"Not quite," Gudao supplied with a friendly smile. "Chaldea still has only two masters… for now."

Sensing an unbidden cue, Quetzalcoatl turned to Anishka who bowed gently. "It is an honor to be in your presence, Goddess Quetzalcoatl. My name is Anishka Sharma. I'm still taking key lessons to become an effective Chaldean master, but I hope in time you will find me a worthy ally-"

"Ohhh~! She's so formal and respectful!" Quetzalcoatl trilled as she quickly threw her arms around the Indian woman. At a complete loss, the trapped master-in-training flushed as the goddess gently rocked her from side to side with a smile. "Respect is great! Really great, but it's not necessary! So loosen up a bit and feel free to consider me like a big sister in the family! Big sister Quetz will take care of you~!"

Anishka stammered incoherently as the goddess finally released her, making Gabrielle giggle. Quickly, Quetzalcoatl rounded on the female master and grinned. "Speaking of family, do I get a tour? I heard there's many I didn't get to meet! Well, what are we waiting for!?"

Tesla laughed and shook his head. "Masters, feel free to start the tour. I shall prepare the sequences and modifications to start converting energy more efficiently in your stead."

"Thanks, Tesla," Gudao nodded and turned to his companions. "Shall we be off then?"

To Gudao's surprise, Gabrielle actually raised her hand before voicing her input. "Oh! I know you're the one showing Anishka your style of tours, but there's a room we definitely have to bring her first!"


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As promised, Gudao had led them on a beeline to the specified room. The hallways had been rather bright and quiet, which was definitely not what she pictured for indoor lighting. Then again, she hadn't seen much of a modern era before. In their short trip down a few hallways and an elevator, they had not encountered any servants, but she could definitely sense quite a few around them; She wondered how hard it was to get used to sleeping at night with all these signatures.

She eyed her first robot as it hovered by with a stack of cleaned towels. As it turned two of its mechanical eyes to face her, she grinned and waved at it. She giggled as it waved back with its free arm. These little scientific familiars were one of the many curiosities she wished to observe, and already she was liking them. Not having to do any chores was going to be a wonderful bonus so she could have more time for fun!

"They can talk too, remember? Some even have personalities!" Gabrielle offered from her side, making the goddess playfully smack her own forehead.

"You'll see a few more in this room!" Gudao reassured as they stopped before the large double doors. Quetzalcoatl eyed the sign beside it. "First stop on our tour: The home of the Furniture Department, which has been nicknamed the Plant. There's someone interested in meeting you here!"

After motioning with his head, Gudao beckoned with a wave as Anishka followed. He walked through the large open garage door, where the loud roars of active lathes and table saws escaped into the peaceful hallway. Quetzalcoatl's curiosity piqued as she quickly walked to the doorway. She peaked in and allowed her eyes to widen at the busy workshop filled with employees, robots, and even servants. Recognizing one instantly by the doorway, she waved to the lancer.

"Ah… So the ever enthusiastic Southern Goddess has arrived for the war," Leonidas commented, earning a quick nod from the goddess. With one hand on his carpenter jeans and the other keeping a stack of cherry wood two-by-fours on his shoulder, he smirked. "Besides a tour, I take it you've come to see Val?"

"Valeria is the modern Amazon I told you about!" Gabrielle quickly supplied with a giggle as she skipped into the room to stand beside Anishka. Upon hearing her name twice, the supervisor appeared from the adjacent warehouse door. Quetzalcoatl eyed the approaching employee, whose uniform was now much more form fitting than before; The goddess could tell she was a cut above the rest physically. The muscular redhead offered a quaint smile as Gabrielle waved to her.

"I appreciate the compliments, Gabby, but I'm not that strong," the supervisor modestly answered before coming to a respectful stop before the goddess and nodding. "It's a pleasure to finally meet the famed Goddess of Lucha Libre, or so Gabby has said."

"Oh, just Quetz is fine~!" the goddess replied before reaching for the supervisor's hand. She grasped it firmly and shook it with vigor, making them both grin. "I want to see your fighting style sometime! Oh! Maybe we can wrestle too? I'd like that a lot!"

The supervisor chuckled nervously. "I'd like that too, but I do hope you go easy… I'm just a human. I can't help make your furniture with a broken arm."

To Quetzalcoatl's surprise, the second servant in the adjacent raw material warehouse finally announced his presence. "Nonsense, Val! If one does not fight powerful opponents at their mightiest, how does one expect to overthrow attempts at subjugation? To fight the strong is to be ready to defeat the oppressors when they show their face!"

With as eerie a smile as she remembered seeing, Spartacus walked out of the warehouse holding a large box of metal scraps. Though he wore his gladiator-like battle regalia, the addition of an oversized set of black sweatpants momentarily stole her intrigue. The berserker merely lumbered towards them, though the employees and robots seemed completely at ease with the massive man's presence. She smiled as he finally seemed to acknowledge her personally.

"Oh! The goddess who helped throw the yoke of despair from Uruk! Your blessings were mighty and inspiring on the battlefield! A powerful display of will against the odds!"

"Hi, Spartacus! We didn't really get to talk much, but that can be fixed now that I'm here~!" Quetzalcoatl happily hummed. "Do you and Leonidas help out here a lot?"

"Yes! It is not the thrill of the battlefield but there's not much to do when not chasing down oppressors who dare to threaten humanity's future!" the large man happily chimed. His attention suddenly seemed attracted elsewhere, and without a farewell, began moving towards a nearby vacant lathe. He passed right by Leonidas without a glare or choice comment, but rather patted him gently on the free shoulder. The Spartan King merely chuckled and nodded to the berserker, which made Quetzalcoatl tilt her head in confusion.

Upon noticing her reaction, Gabrielle giggled. "I can bet what you're thinking, but Leonidas has managed to form a friendship with Spartacus. Crazy, huh?"

Crazy was right. Leonidas, who was the former King of Sparta, that was known as a slave society, friends with a mad enhanced berserker who held the constant urge to rebel against oppressors of all kinds. Then again, she heard he had supposedly helped out Nero's forces during the second singularity and was content to live among many other leaders. Perhaps by explaining things correctly or drawing the proper connections, it was possible to give the berserker certain conclusions? That certainly seemed to be the case unless there was something else in play.

"It was Leo who suggested asking Spartacus to help out at the Plant. He's been a great help to all of us and freed up a lot of back pains," the supervisor commented, earning a grin and wave from the berserker as she happily returned it. "Between Spartacus and Leo, we're at our highest efficiency to date."

"So you wouldn't have an issue if I asked for furniture?" Quetzalcoatl asked with a slight tilt of her head, and was instantly answered with a nod of confirmation. She clapped her hands together, but found herself gazing around the room once more. The modern way of making household items looked much more interesting and efficient than anything she could have imagined. With every passing second, she found herself tempted to try the machines.

She certainly wouldn't mind lending a hand herself if it meant playing around with some of this fun looking equipment.


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After bidding farewell to David and Amakusa as they disappeared down another hallway, it was back to the current business for the goddess. With scanning eyes, she picked up where she left off. A few quick and jubilant bounds placed her before her next target. Eagerly, she reached out and waved her hand in front of the small motion sensor to let it beep. The door swung open.

"Oh what's in here? Oh! …Aww, it's a closet." She backed away to allow the door to shut while Anishka and Gudao laughed as they caught up to her. In a split second, she had joined them again so the male master could continue answering questions or explaining… at least until the next door appeared in her peripherals.

To any who bore witness, one would question if Gudao was giving a tour for a servant and master-in-training or simply keeping tabs on a newly arrived goddess as she openly explored. With quick strides and playful hops, Quetzalcoatl would spot a door and quickly go to see it. Appearing like a curious puppy in a new park, she happily sated her curiosity while being polite about locked doors; There was no need to be that invasive.

"Everyone feels really upbeat. It's good to see Solomon isn't crushing your spirits!" Quetzalcoatl hummed as she watched two employees pass by. She waved to them with a bright smile, and they happily returned it; She could properly introduce herself to them later. "So friendly too!"

"We have done much to ensure the spirits remain high," Anishka stated with her hands folded before her. "Chaldea is considered home for the heroic spirits and staff, and we wish to keep it that way."

"Which is why we're rather adamant and strict to any potential threats," Gudao declared, and she knew instantly he was referring to a troublesome caster who was supposedly under constant watch. He smiled. "It's wonderful to get a servant like you who wishes to be here."

"Aww, quit flattering me, you! You got Mashu!" Quetzalcoatl teased, making Gudao flinch in surprise. She laughed at his expression and playfully punched the master's arm. "Just kidding~! I wasn't actually serious about the marriage proposal, of course~! Ah, but about the staff… Almost everyone looks young."

Anishka's somberly smiled and nodded slowly. "Late Director Marisbilly was more interested in the younger generations of mages and scientists. He believed we held the key to the future, and are not as cemented as the older generations with beliefs and methods. Nearly all of the older staff had been… killed during Lev's betrayal…"

Upon seeing Quetzalcoatl's concerned and partially ashamed expression, she smiled brightly. "It's okay… Everyone has moved on for the sake of the future. Time has helped heal the wounds, even if some scars may remain."

"Great attitude~!" the rejuvenated goddess commented. She truly did love humanity, but most specifically their strength. Drawing roots from the animal kingdom, it was only natural humans would struggle against everything in order to assure their survival, including themselves. Though modern humans likely didn't have to deal with as much, it was always inspiring to witness the inner resolve, conviction, and fortitude that made humanity powerful. As a goddess, witnessing it was quick way to forge a smile to her face.

Speaking of things that brought a smile to her face… Her eyes quickly began scanning again. "Sheesh, where are they!? I've been here for almost two hours and haven't seen one of those cute little chil-"

Quetzalcoatl stopped midsentence as her eyes widened with glee. As the two accompanying human looked down the new hallway they were passing, she bolted towards the newly appeared servant. Laughing happily with arms spread, she approached the fellow rider, "Astolfo!"

"Yay! It's Quetzalcoatl!" the pink-haired man replied as he rushed to meet her. The female rider threw her arms around the effeminate boy in a pink sweater and lifted him from the ground. Thankfully the rider wore black tights under his skirt, because she spun the paladin around in the hallway, nearly hitting a passing robot in the process. "You've finally come! I was wondering when I'd see you again!"

Flying the skies of Ancient Mesopotamia had often been lonely; Her only real company on the rare occasion she ventured out was usually a brief meeting with Kingu or a rare encounter with Inanna. The Chaldeans had changed all that with style, but even among a fleet of floating ships or soaring chariots, it was Astolfo who became a favorite. Their equally friendly and bubbly attitudes were a winning ticket, and he was one of the servants she looked forward to properly befriending.

"You no longer wait, my cute little friend~! I'm finally here!" the goddess announced as she placed him back down. They both giggled happily as Gudao and Anishka approached.

"And here I thought you spotted another door…" Gudao teased with a smirk, making Quetzalcoatl half-pout as Astolfo laughed.

"If she's getting a tour, this may be a rare chance to show her the auditorium!" Astolfo quickly suggested as he pointed down the hall. "There's no Do Not Enter sign today! That means it must be okay! …I think. I peeked anyway but no one yelled at me."

"Auditorium?" Quetzalcoatl asked as she tilted her head. Before Gudao could answer, she grinned at her equally curious and bubbly rider friend. Like newly reunited best friends, Quetzalcoatl grabbed Astolfo's hand and skipped down the hallway towards two very fancy looking doors he pointed at; This looked promising. She really did feel bad about leaving the two in the dust, especially since Gudao was giving a proper tour, but she just had to explore! This was her new home, after all!

Upon reaching the fancy oak doors, which completely defied the surrounding modernistic architecture, she stopped and stared. While the master jogged to them, Astolfo giggled, approached the doors, and grasped a handle. "Well? Let's go take a peek! If we get in trouble, I'll just take all the blame!"

Without waiting for a nod, the male rider opened the door and quickly pulled his friend in by the hand. Quetzalcoatl felt her jade eyes sparkle with sudden glints of majesty. She had seen most of Chaldea, but this was prestige incarnate. She felt herself gasp in astonishment, as Gudao and Anishka did too upon entering. How could one not stop and be amazed at what surrounded them?

If she would describe the feeling, it was like entering El Dorado. She wasn't certain how the room looked before, but the wooden scaffolding and occasional tarp did little to mar the gigantic room. Row upon row of pristine, plush red seat formed the curved audience seating for the grand stage before them. Accents of gold sparkled along pathways and highlighted chair backings, but tactfully failed to steal attention from the massive stage itself.

The raised golden apron of the stage was decorated with elegant carvings of phantasmal beasts in classical relief. Perfectly shined, marble columns flanked the stage and articulated walls. The polished marble surface of the stage itself basked beautifully under perfect lighting from carefully placed golden chandeliers; They were joined by several active spotlights. Red curtains framed the grand performance space, but the laureled centerpiece upon the backer curtain proclaimed the style's owners, should there have been any doubt at all.

One of them hurriedly made her way towards them, letting her red frilly dress flap in the wind as she panicked. "No! No one else is supposed to see this until it's ready!"

"…It looks just about ready, Nero," Gudao found himself mumbling. "My lord… this is even bigger and gaudier than the original auditorium."

Upon hearing that, the Empress of Roses stopped in the aisle, blinked, and quickly puffed her chest with a haughty smile. "That's because it is, Umu~! This auditorium must exemplify the proper elegance and pride of Rome itself, for it would shame Chaldea for granting us the privilege to remake it! Ah, but you're distracting me! You should not be in here yet! We have much work to get done! By Mother's day, it shall be o-Oh! Quetzalcoatl! You have come!"

"Hi hi!" the goddess chipperly waved as she chuckled. "Glad to see you're as high-spirited as ever, Empress of Roses."

"Of course, O' shining goddess! For she is one of the pillars of glorious prestige that keeps Great Rome aloft!"

Quetzalcoatl blinked and turned to look at a male caster who was now standing center stage; She definitely didn't recall seeing this man in the singularity. Wearing a set of emerald formal pants, vest, and tie, the grinning Shakespeare approached with a hand raised in poise and another on his worn notebook. "It is brilliant you have arrived upon the world's greatest stage! Why, to be greeted by such glamor and splendor, one must ask whether you have blessed its grounds, or perchance, its sight is a gift pleasantly wrapped!"

"I was giving Shakespeare a tour while we take a building break!" Nero informed as she eyed the lone sign by the door. "In my haste, I seem to have forgotten to hang the sign…"

"Sorry… I brought everyone in here…" Astolfo mumbled as he looked at his feet and fidgeted.

"It is forgivable! Just keep it a secret one week longer!" Nero quickly responded, making the rider rapidly cheer up. "Consider it a gift of Rome!"

"Thank you, Nero. We shall do our best to do so," Anishka remarked as she dutifully went to the sign to hang it up on the door.

"So you're Shakespeare?" Quetzalcoatl asked curiously. The rather dapperly dressed man presented a small, theatrical bow, making her giggle. As she clapped her hands in amusement, she inquired further. "Did you get deployed earlier before I got the chance to meet you? I don't remember you being there."

Astolfo giggled. "That's because he usually sits in Chaldea! He's not a very good fighter, nor does he want to. The masters let him sit most of it out so he could write his new play he's been working so hard on-"

Confused, Quetzalcoatl looked at the rider who had instantly stopped talking. Anishka and Gudao's expressions had faltered as Astolfo looked at them with sudden, regretful realization. While Nero laughed, an embarrassed blush formed on the male rider's cheeks as Shakespeare's grin widened. The playwright happily shot his free hand high into the air. "Tis' the truth unblemished! Before quiet respite, I toiled in darkest hell! Laid vulnerable before devilish bastions who robbed my eyes! Looming shadows famished this scribe of his desired bread!"

"Gudao! I'm sorry…! I got him started…" Astolfo mumbled as Quetzalcoatl chuckled.

Shakespeare spun around on stage until he faced the bright spotlight illuminating him like a divine messenger. "Forsworn was I, but alas, no more! In dead of night by heaven's fortuitous caress, my mind took flight! O' emboldening wings who stayed my lament… accept my kisses! Thou delivered my hand from stillness!"

"Quetz, let's get you to the final rooms," Gudao suggested as he gently took the goddess by the wrist. She chuckled at his and Astolfo's almost pained expressions. To Anishka's credit, she was now holding a rather polite face by polite contrast. Shakespeare, with his back turned, only continued his monologue as Nero clapped happily for his sudden performance. Gudao sighed, "The library will be next… Let's sneak out before he notices."


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"Ohh! So this is Club Cove? The gateway to the resort!?" Quetzalcoatl found herself shrilling, for what was likely the dozenth time in the past hour, as she dashed into the room ahead.

Gudao and Anishka, with pleasant and amused smiles, quietly followed the enthusiastic goddess as she approached the dance floor of Club Cove. Her eyes darted across the room, taking in its entirety and trying to process its inviting yet elegant design. Her eyes quickly darted to giggling at the aquarium bar, where another robot was efficiently pouring more drinks for its customers. On second glance, it actually appeared it was just bringing more bottles for the three girls to happily pour themselves.

Shuten turned to look at the newly arrived goddess and waved. The goddess happily returned the gesture to assassin in a white kimono with sakura petals. The oni in a vibrant yellow kimono was also looking at her curiously, but their third companion remained enraptured by her drink. At the nudging of Ibaraki, Jing Ke finally turned to look as Quetzalcoatl took a few steps towards them. "Hi! I don't think I've met you three in Uruk, have I?"

"Fate has gifted Chaldea with another presence…" the sultry demon assassin giggled. "I am Shuten, and these are mine companions in bliss, Ibaraki and Jing Ke… and who might thou be?"

"I'm Quetzalcoatl, but you can call me Quetz~!" the goddess cheered as she looked around the room once more. "Chaldea has two bars?"

"Chaldea eats here and the resort's cafeteria on the weekends. It keeps things relaxed," Gudao explained as he and Anishka approached. "Like Salon de Marie, the bar is open all day for anyone who needs a break. As a servant, you don't have to worry too much about limits, but compensation by acquiring more alcohol during supply sorties would be a big help."

"This one's more casual and closer to the beach!" Ibaraki commented as she happily took a sip from her sake cup. "If we get bored drinking here, we could alway-"

The goddess' sudden shining eyes, wide grin, and squeal of excitement caused even the ever elegant Shuten to recoil in surprise. With her attention mostly consumed by the large club, she had somehow failed to notice the beach beyond. It appeared far more massive than what Gudao and Gabrielle described, and her instincts and impulses took complete control; The conversation was over. "That view! What a beautiful beach! Tengo que verla! Ay esto es maravilloso!"

In an instant, the goddess was running out the doors of the club, leaving the stunned group and tour guides in the dust. They remained silent, but Quetzalcoatl's lively exclamations of excitement could still be heard from her new position on the boardwalk. After a brief pause, the remaining five laughed enthusiastically. Gudao looked towards the beach and shook his head with a grin. "I like how she breaks into fits of Spanish when she gets overwhelmed with excitement."

"What did she say?" Anishka asked quietly, making the clueless Gudao shrug. Shuten and Jing Ke laughed harder.

"She's certainly the liveliest arrival to date. Quite a show by herself!" Ibaraki declared as she poured herself a new cup.

"We'd like to apologize for her. She's been very excited the entire tour," Anishka offered with a tiny bow, though Jing Ke casually waved it off.

"Ah, it's fine, you two! It's fine! Even if Shiki and Ushi are a little late, we've got plenty of company right here!" the Chinese assassin smirked and casually raised two of the many sake bottles, making Shuten and Ibaraki laugh. "We'll talk with her another time. You best get caught up to her before she runs off in excitement again!"


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Summer sun rays warmed the goddess' grinning face while she gazed over the seemingly open ocean. The fluffy clouds speckled the skies like an artist's canvas and quickly drifted on the mimicked trade winds. As a gust of tropical breeze lifted part of her skirt and poncho, she laughed and held both down gently as a passing robot eyed her curiously. Letting her emerald orbs absorb the precious sight before her, she released a heavenly sigh and leaned against the boardwalk's railing.

"I thought you'd enjoy this place the best, but so do most truthfully," Gudao chuckled as he and Anishka approached. "That's why we save it for last! This is the final stop on the tour."

"It's so pretty!" Quetzalcoatl murmured as she excitedly bounced on her feet. She turned around and beamed at the two. "So we get barbeques on weekends? That's tonight, right?"

"Mhmm," Gudao nodded as he swept his hand over the relatively empty beach. "The beach starts getting more visitors within the next hour, but it always feels open. In down times, it even feels like you could have your own private island sometimes. If you want true isolation, though, you could always go to the Tropicana forest or the tropical flower gardens."

Quetzalcoatl nodded chipperly as she glanced up and down the bea- Her eyes widened upon sighting a small party closer to the Marina dock. Gudao noticed her glance and looked between her and her new target, making him gulp. "…Just so you know, I should stop you befo-"

"No worries! I won't go overboard~!" the goddess reassured with a playful wink and smile.

With a hum on her lips, she was quickly skipping towards the group of servants as Anishka and Gudao looked at each other tentatively. With small nods, they quickly followed on her heels as she hopped the railing and pranced across the beach. She would have relished the comforting, fine sand that seeped into her open shoes, but she had a promise to keep! Fantasia Resort wasn't going anywhere, so she should deal with business before indulging in pleasure!

Wearing a smile that shined like newly polished silver, she quickly approached the party of knights. Spread across a rainbow of blankets, they had been enjoying a mid-afternoon barbecue cooked by the male King of Knights. The dashing saber cook had been the first to notice her approach, but casually kept it to himself with a small, knowing smile. Arthur fiddled with the cooking utensils beside his royal blue tropical shirt and matching boars shorts, making sure not to reveal her approach; She appreciated it.

Most of the knights were casually relaxing on the blankets, though Mordred and Arturia were waiting for a big wave together in deep waters. Tristan rested against a palm tree, resting a ukele atop his red swim trunks and bare chest as he played it gently. Bedivere was laid down next to him, quietly talking to his friend while sun bathing in his blue board shorts. Between them was a small plate with tasty looking shish kebabs.

Nearby, the last knights were on another set of blankets, but the males were playing a game of cards. Gawain and Lancelot, wearing matching silver swimsuits with the emblem of Camelot on the sides chuckled at a joke as Mashu sun bathed on the sand across from them. Wearing her frilly white bikini, she was smiling at her father's hand of cards while petting the sleeping Fou in her lap. The little critter's ear twitched as its eyes opened. It stared towards Quetzalcoatl with delight and happiness glinting in its eyes like a lighthouse at night.

Though it was not the only one now heeding her approach, Quetzalcoatl was content: Merlin still did not notice. The white-haired caster, face down and resting his head on his arms, was quietly enjoying his own sunbathing. Even his white swim trunks seemed to glitter in a rainbow aura like his hair, certifying to the approaching rider there was no possible misidentification. His mystical presence amplified as she slowly walked the final few meters, but he didn't even budge.

"Hmm? Do we have another… guest…?" Merlin mumbled into the air as the other knights chuckled. Upon hearing the strange reaction, the powerful caster opened his eyes, but still did not turn to look at her. The look on his face was slowly changed into confusion as he stared ahead blankly. He quietly pushed himself up with a growing look of intrigue on his face. "Wait… Oh! Chaldea has another new servant? Who might this be?"

As he finished standing, Quetzalcoatl lovingly wrapped her arms around the caster's torso. He felt him shiver under her touch as she felt his surprisingly defined abs; That wasn't the treat she was interested in though. She could feel his concern overpowering his delight as she pressed herself against his bare back and giggled gently into his ear, making the other knights laugh in anticipation. With one final, warm exhale on the side of his neck, she moaned, "Oh Merlin… Did you miss me?"

He froze with growing terror, and she loved it. "Oh… Quetzalcoatl… H-How nice to see you again!"

Her teasing hands quickly interlaced themselves around his torso slowly, constricting more with every passing second as Merlin began to sweat. She chuckled, "You know… in my little sleepy state, I never did get to repay you for back then, did I~?"

He chuckled nervously. "Oh, there's no need for that, I assure you! It was just a spur of the moment idea! Nothing that would certainly happen again, I promise!"

"Oh of course not!" she replied with a sudden firmness intertwined with her amusement. A safe distance behind her, Anishka and Gudao stood in a mix of curious amusement. Quetzalcoatl was not about to disappoint as her expression turned into an almost signature chaotic grin. "…but just to remind you, allow this goddess to bless you with her wonderful presents! Muchas gracias, Merlin~!"

"I'M SO SOR-" Merlin's yell went unanswered, as in one quick clench of her arms, the goddess had squeezed her arms to lock the caster into place. At the sudden, slight loss of breath, he couldn't even hastily mouth a saving grace of a spell; He could only squint his eyes and yelp as the goddess swiftly bent over backwards and suplexed him into the sand. The resulting impact actually sent a tremor through the resort, causing Anishka and Mashu to gasp.

The knights, on the other hand, were attempting to control their laughter as Merlin continued to flail; That had only been part one of her impromptu wrestling show!


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That was certainly a round of stress relief she needed! With all her lingering regrets and promises to a male caster expended, Quetzalcoatl had happily greeted the other knights and pulled her accompanying friends towards the forest; She could explore the Marina and gardens later. Amid the countless palms and brush, there was supposed to be some hidden gems! What better way to end the tour then by learning about them and enjoying some friendly banter?

"Come on, Anishka! That was great! Good little fun!" Quetzalcoatl reassured as she gently pulled the master-in-training into a one-armed hug. The Indian woman shivered slightly, and the goddess couldn't actually blame the poor girl after what she just witnessed minutes ago. "I know you found it funny too!"

She finally managed to coax the amused giggle out of the master, though Anishka rubbed her opposite arm in slight shame. "It was but… I feel terrible laughing at another's misfortune."

"He had it coming, though. I'm sure you saw it from the control room," Gudao chuckled as Quetzalcoatl happily grinned. Anishka only sighed and shrugged with a small nod of her head. "Anyway, once we show you the hot springs, tip of the cape, and the water slides, that's will wrap up your introduction to-"

Bright laughter from further away borrowed the goddess' attention. With a tilt of her head, the trio kept walking but looked away from the path to the springs to face the cape. Between them and the distant romantic point, there were hundreds of trees, bushes, and grassy spots that made for great, isolated woodland picnics. She had not been too curious about the servants before, but a woman's wonderful laughter made her smile; Another group was enjoying a nice afternoon in the-

Upon hearing the laughter of children, her attention was snared completely. She squealed, "Ah! There's the children~! I'm coming, girls~!"

As Anishka and Gudao laughed, Quetzalcoatl made a beeline through the tropical brush. Happily leaping from tree to tree reminded her of her own occasional fun runs through the jungle. She would occasionally run across the grass, hop over flowering bushes, and slide around boulders for pleasing variety. With a happy smile at the idea of meeting Chaldea's adorable child servants again, she blissfully giggled and vaulted over the final rock.

She landed with her arms spread wide, earning the picnicking servants surprised eyes as she beamed. "Quetzalcoatl has landed!"

"Auntie Quetz!" Jack and Nursery Rhyme immediately squealed as the two children quickly leapt at the Mesoamerican Goddess. She playfully fell backwards onto the soft grass and laughed with the children as they hugged her. With a warm embrace, she rocked them and herself from side to side in pure delight. She could have sworn she heard some bickering nearby, but she ignored it.

The two slowly hopped off and sat beside her so she could push herself back up. Jack sat cross legged next to her in jeans and a black shirt with a white skull in the center. Her sister sat on the other side with her legs to the side since she sported a black sundress and a wide brimmed, matching hat. As the cute little things smiled at her, she couldn't resist the urge to pull them into a hug once more and squeal. "Oh~! I missed you two~! But I thought Kuro and Illya would be here too~!"

"They're sparring with Heracles," one of the other servants mentioned. Right, there were four in total plus a weaker signature. "It's good to see you've arrived, Quetzalcoatl."

With a bashful blush for completely ignoring them, Quetzalcoatl released her embrace and scratched her head. She finally eyed the actual picnic, noticing the red checkered blanket complete with classy basket and an assortment of treats. There were apples and stuffed animals of all kinds spread on the blanket between the two remaining adults. Still grinning, she bowed her head to the amused mother. "Sorry if I ignored you two, Atalanta."

"It's okay. I know how much you love my girls," the green-haired archer reassured with a friendly smile. She sat in her own ripped jeans and an emerald crop top, though the rider's curiosity soon drifted to the servant across from her. With white-flowing hair that glistened under the sunbeams which penetrated the canopy, she found herself staring into pearly eyes. Bearing a smile that was as enthusiastic and curious as hers, the Mesoamerican Goddess finally grasped the signature.

It was potent and divine, yet warm and friendly. Sitting in a pristine red strapless that barely contained her bountiful chest, the rider wondered who this individual with palpable divinity was. There were many in Chaldea she hadn't met, but was this one of them or a newer arrival like herself? With a growing smile, she found the other goddess was the first to break the ice. "Hi~! So you're a newly arrived, fun loving goddess too, right? It sure shows~! I feel I can relate with you~!"

Quetzalcoatl found herself grinning more at the other's warm welcome. "Yup~! I'm Quetzalcoatl! Who might you be?"

Atalanta exhaled in slight exasperation, but her girls scampering back to her rejuvenated the smile. Though a curious reaction, it suddenly made sense when the other goddess beamed happily and giggled, "I'm Artemis, the Goddess of the Hunt! I just got here a few days ago, but I love it here~! I'm sure you will too~!"

"Oh, I'm already loving it~!" Quetzalcoatl happily replied as she quickly crawled over to the other goddess. Jack and Nursery Rhyme went back to their little makeshift tea party while eyeing the two goddesses. Bushes rustled from behind as Anishka and Gudao finally caught up, but the Mesoamerican Goddess was beyond captivated. "I never imagined the Goddess of Chastity would be so jubilant and bubbly!"

"Me neither…" Atalanta sighed again, but her children giggled. Her mood once more shifted as Jack offered her a yellow apple, which she gladly took with a loving smile.

"Oh! I see the hot new soon-to-be-master has come along this time too!" a male voice spoke up, confusing the Mesoamerican goddess. She looked around for the source as Anishka blushed with embarrassment. Upon spotting the once happy Greek Goddess' irritated glare, she followed it to one of the stuffe- The suit-wearing bear was moving and talking!? "Ah! Wait, no! Artemis! It was a slip of the tongu-"

"Oh sure it was, Darling! First you ogle Quetzalcoatl, and now little Annie again!" the archer huffed as she quickly grabbed the bear. It flailed in its little suit, looking comically amusing as it failed to escape. With sudden vicious ferocity, Artemis slammed the bear into a grass patch at her side, making the ground shake as the stuffed animal elicited a pained groan.

"Poor Orion…" Nursery Rhyme mumbled, though she giggled in delight.

Artemis merely huffed and pouted with crossed arms. "He deserved it! Stupid darling always eyeing other women!"

"Sorry, I can't help it!" the bear shouted as it pulled itself out of the crater. "Hey, new goddess! Can you try and restore the mood? You two looked like you were on the track to becoming friends!"

"I think that'd be great!" Quetzalcoatl added with a smile, which surprisingly restored the other goddess' glimmering eyes. "We could be the fun-loving aunts for the girls!"

"That would have been lovely, but I'm actually their new godmother! A goddessmother! My beautiful worshipper Atalanta and I just came into agreement a few minutes ago!" Artemis happily smiled and giggled as she scooped Nursery Rhyme into her arms. She tickled the little caster, making her giggle and flail lightly as she gripped onto her stuff pumpkin. "Isn't that right, little cutie~? Your mother is so happy I am~! A perfect goddessmother for both you cuties!"

Anishka and Gudao could barely control their chuckles as Atalanta kept her face buried in her hands.


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With only an hour until the delicious barbeque, Quetzalcoatl was more than content to wait at the outdoor cafeteria. A wide variety of summertime music played over nearby speakers, bringing a festive air to the resort. She found her foot tapping to many modern beats, and she would have been smiling had she not been in a tiny predicament; It was only a minor setback, truthfully.

Who was she going to sit with tonight? There were many gathered servants already, but it was becoming difficult for her to decide who to join on her first night in Chaldea. She merely sat at the edge of the cafeteria, looking around curiously at the small gathering of servants and employees who had arrived early. With a small pout, her mind was in overdrive to pick the ideal first dinner.

Ozymandias had expressed interest due to her legend about controlling the sun itself at one point. The rider was loud and fun, but there was also her pseudo-rival Ishtar to sit with. Astolfo would be another option, but there were also other riders! Nobunaga had those adorable little mimics of hers she was curious about... Oh, and there was the children she just loved to coddle and her new goddess friend Artemis or- Why was this so difficult!? It was a little amusing finding so many people fascinating and enjoyable to be with had its own set of nitpick problems.

"Hi! You're finally here, nyaaaaah~!"

Suddenly, a servant plopped down on the seat in front of her. Blinking in surprise, her eyes suddenly fell into a rare shade of disappointment. Jaguarman merely smiled across from her with sparkling eyes as her ears twitched happily. The lancer's damp hair and tiger-striped bikini made it clear she had swam recently; She didn't recall seeing her, unless the goddess was quietly stalking her again. Then again, Quetzalcoatl never paid much attention to her to begin with.

"Oh… It's you," Quetzalcoatl sighed with a small frown.

The other goddess' smile didn't fade. "Welcome to paradise! You looked a little troubled so I thought I'd sit here and cheer you up!"

"Hmm?" the rider mused with a growing, devious smirk. Suddenly the lancer was sweating bullets. "How kind. Come for a beating so I don't have to seek you out?"

Jaguarman remained seated but smiled nervously. "But but…! I just wanted to cheer you up! Is that so wrong after everything that's happened… Um… not in Ancient Mesopotamia but…"

Quetzalcoatl watched her former murderer's ears droop. Ah, so her antics during that singularity weren't just for show, it seemed. Even though their legends had brought them into fatal conflict, the lancer apparently wished to make amends. She figured that was the case during the singularity, and admittedly took advantage of it to use her as a disposable asset of sorts. That wasn't very kind, but their rival history was filled with that sort of rough chaos.

However, that was a long time ago. Despite their legends and being intricately tied together with antagonism, this was Chaldea. She just wanted to enjoy herself now without any irritations in the way, but didn't mind picking up an old rival in a friendlier manner… or perhaps picking her up using Luchac Libre moves too. There was also that one, important recent fact to consider, which made Quetzalcoatl sigh: She would reassure Jaguarman.

"…It's fine… Let the past be the past," the rider waved off with a chuckle. "You've been rather dutiful… I've also been told you were the one who saved me after using Piedra del Sol twice and protected the masters in my stead so… Let's call it even?"

Jaguarman practically howled in excitement, drawing a lot of attention from the nearby staff as the latest music track ended. As it switched over, the lancer practically bounced in her seat. "Thank you, thank you! I was afraid things were going to get more tense after I found some fun friends here!"

"Just don't get on my nerves and we'll get along fine," the blonde goddess reminded firmly, though there was a lot less bite in her newest threat.

Chuckling together, both of their eyes suddenly flashed with surprise as the next song began playing. Quetzalcoatl didn't recognize it, but she could feel it in her soul. It resonated greater than most other music combined as her tapping foot was joined by its opposite. She found herself practically swaying in her own seat as the rhythm of the beat reverberated through her body. With knowing glances, the two goddess' looked at each other and failed to keep the growing grins in check.

"Dance? Now!" Both exclaimed together as they shot out of their seats. In an instant, as employees dove out of the way for the goddesses on a mission, the pair were face to face on the boardwalk. Any doubt that Jaguarman had something different in mind vanished when they fell into complete sync with their movements; She should have known her oldest rival would know her best. Even if it was far past their own day and age, the dance felt completely natural and automatic.

She wasn't even sure when either of them learned to Samba, or why it was almost instinctual. It flowed into her movements like water down a woodland creek. It spoke to her soul as her body sung to the eyes of the gathering spectators. With a smile that would make El Dorado look dim, she laughed and danced with her oldest rival as the music continued to play. The cat calls and complimenting whistles only made her heart beat faster with growing thrill and glee.

"Nyah-ot bad!" Jaguarman smirked as the blonde goddess found her hips gyrating perfectly to the ending song. "But not as good as me! I'm the master!"

"Oh? Is that so?" Quetzalcoatl asked as her eyes glinted. "Then if that's the case, my rival would have no problems proving it with a partner!"

"I heard Waver always wanted to try Samba!" the rider heard someone yell. With fluffy ears suddenly perked as the song faded, Jaguarman looked around. Her eyes landed on Lord El-Melloi II, who was glaring daggers at a grinning Tyler beside him who had happily thrown him under the bus; Iskandar stood behind them clutching his classic Admirable Tactics shirt as he bellowed with laughter.

In an instant, the lancer was beside the caster and wrapping her arm around his. He scowled while she beamed happily, "Waver! Let's party!"

Quetzalcoatl clapped and laughed as the man in black formal pants and an emerald dress shirt struggled to break free, "Tyler! What the bloody hell! You're the one who knows how to dance!"

Eyes filling with curiosity, she turned to the uniformed employee who laughed beside the muscular red-headed rider. The employee met the caster's smirk before turning back to see the blonde goddess was now in his face and grinning. "I need a partner to defeat my oldest rival! He said you could dance?"

Without any nudging from Iskandar, the employee chuckled. "Well! What a coincidence! I'd love to show up my friend as well! Let's Samba!"

"Great~!" the goddess beamed as she pulled the employee onto the boardwalk without further delay. As the new song began to play, the employee smoothly pulled his tie off with one hand and unbuttoned the collar. He tossed the article over his head at the laughing Iskandar, who easily caught it. In a moment, they were hand in hand, ready to show their own rivals they were superior in a two-person combination of the dance. Then the music began, and the cheers grew as bodies flared to life… except El-Melloi, who was struggling not to embarrass himself.

~~La reina de la noche, La diosa del vudú~~
~~Yo no podré salvarme, Podrás salvarte tú?~~

Laughing all the while, the former Southern Goddess was pleasantly surprised. This employee knew exactly what he was doing, and she gladly let him take the lead; While it felt natural for her to do the dance moves, it wasn't practiced instinct for her. She only kept her sexy moves going as he directed them properly, turning motion into pure art on the boardwalk canvas.

"I haven't heard this song in years!" her dance partner laughed as they perfectly twirled, earning a stink eye from their rivals and ovation from the audience. "The English version was pretty big when I was a kid!"

This guy was also really easy to talk to also. She giggled, "Oh? But can you understand this? Hablas Español?"

"One of the few in Chaldea who can, señorita," Tyler replied with a proud grin, making the goddess squeal as they fell into lively Spanish chatter.

~~Ella que será, She's livin' la vida loca~~
~~Y te dolerá, Sí, de verdad te toca~~

As the former Southern Goddess enjoyed the vibrant and fun dance, she was being eyed by the newly arrived assassins. Two Hassans stood among the growing crowd as Rena was bouncing in the air happily to the beat. Hundred Face and Serenity, both still a little wet from a swim, stared at the spontaneous dance-off. Though both were wrapped in lilac towels, Hundred Face looked like she wanted to discard hers and join in the dance.

"Trust Tyler to find a way to dance whenever he can." She turned to Serenity with a chuckle. The older assassin blinked in slight surprise as Serenity only briefly nodded in a slight daze; Her stare was locked on the perfectly dancing duo. Quetzalcoatl didn't notice with all the fanfare.

How could she? The goddess was far too enraptured enjoying song and dance that she never knew she enjoyed! If Lucha Libre captivated her fighting heart, this spectacle made her fun-loving soul soar among the clouds. She'd found a new interest that she just had to continue doing no matter what! Maybe there were other dance partners she could do this with? Tyler was going to be hard to replace considering how smooth he was during this impromptu performance.

The song came to an end, allowing the audience to applaud for the competitors. Lord El-Melloi II looked beyond relieved, though he patted Jaguarman on the shoulder to reassure the disappointed goddess. Opposite them, Quetzalcoatl and Tyler were beaming with enthusiasm. For her first day, everything was already going so great! Was Chaldea always going to be this fun?


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Finding herself by the boardwalk with the rest of a growing crowd, Quetzalcoatl laughed and clapped her hands happily. Dinner was about to be served, yet the shows just kept coming! She wasn't too sure what had transpired, but it sure was crazy to watch. Apparently Lancelot had been a little too flirty and wound up drawing the ire of his adorable daughter. There were some loud complaints about her being a little too rough this time, which had drawn the red one-piece wearing lifeguard over with her partner.

…Or, more correctly, Beowulf was trying to restrain Nightingale from 'examining' Lancelot so the saber could run away. She clapped as Beowulf lost the fight, and was being dragged down the beach by a sprinting female berserk as she closed the gap with Lancelot. It was almost as amusing as watching Spartacus chase after some Romans earlier for oppressing… something? She wasn't quite sure what, but it was funny to watch!

"This place is so crazy! I love it!" she mused to herself. She walked back towards the now bustling outdoor cafeteria, making a small frown and pout. "...Hmmm …I still haven't figured out who to eat dinner with…"

Placing her arms akimbo, she sighed and looked away briefly. Her eyes widened upon meeting the gaze of another fellow rider, and her mind was made up. She dashed over quickly and eagerly, catching Medusa off guard and making her take a step back in surprise. In a blink, Quetzalcoatl was before the tallest Gorgon sister, eyeing her form-hugging summer wrap dress. The white and lavender flowered wardrobe flattered her well, and she considered using it as an icebreaker for a moment.

Tossing the idea aside, she grinned at her fellow rider and kept it to the point. "Hi~! We meet again~! I hope you're feeling better after that whole fiasco in Uruk~!"

"…I am now, thank you, Quetzalcoatl," Medusa replied softly with a brief smile. "I see you're the one who has arrived today."

"Yup~!" she grinned happily, making Medusa chuckle. The sound rang beautifully in her ears, and she was glad to see her smiling. After everything she and Ana have been through, they should have some form of solace. Aware she had that memorial essence, after learning what it was, she now knew she could fulfill her own little promise she informed the masters of so many weeks ago.

This time, she would be sure to do things right. Though she wasn't Gorgon, she was an even more beautiful soul she wanted to understand and befriend. She'd be careful about being pushy, of course, but she was Quetzalcoatl! So many appreciated her presence here already, so she knew she was great at making a solid impression. All that remained was ensuring she did the same for Medusa so they could start making fun memories together! "Do you mind if I sit with you for dinner tonight? I'd like to get to know you properly!"

She smiled apologetically in response. "I'd have to ask my sisters and Asterios if that's alr-"

On cue, the twins came into view among the mingling groups. Quetzalcoatl turned to look at them and found her mouth slowly opening in delight. Her eyes were turning into spotlights, but the twin goddesses in matching pink one shoulder dresses only kept their eyes on their younger sister. They spoke together, "Medusa! I thought you were getting us a tabl-"

Quetzalcoatl could not contain herself any longer; She tossed herself through the air and glomped the surprised twins. "What cuties! Are these your sisters!?"

She was at least considerate enough not to tackle them to the ground and potentially mar their dresses. Still, as she happily hugged the cute little things, they flailed and complained in her powerful grasp. Did she sense some divinity among them? Oh, so they definitely were her sisters since their hair and auras were so similar! Quetzalcoatl grinned as their matching voices cried out, "Medusa! Help! Some busty cow is attacking us!"

Their sister only giggled alongside the growing laughter from the surrounding crowds; They matched the mirth that resonated in the Mesopotamian goddess' soul.