The offer was tempting. She was curious on sort of magic Alisa could use. Marina would be willing to wage that it magic on the flashier side of things. "I keep that in mind. I would be lying to say I wasn't curious at least." Today, Marina would just hold off on showing her magic, she haven't use in awhile so maybe she get a bit of practice done, before. She rather not make herself look like a fool in the eyes of her friend.

Marina wasn't surprised that system like knights and guilds could improve in their overall effective.  A problem with most systems is dealing with all rules and regulations or as her mother call it red tape."I can't argue with that I suppose. With my small amount of time here, I haven't seen any rouge mages." Marina grin slightly larger before turning into a neutral expression as she thought more about differences between here and her Homeland. So far her adjust to city life was going well though there was some loose ends she needed to take care of.

The beast master raise an eyebrow as Alisa correct her. She would have never look at the thought from that view point then again she wasn't an artist by any means. "Such an interesting view. I liking you even more. Marina said not paying attention at the other woman looking over her figure. The young girl was sad that she finished her drink. She would have drink these more often. As she wondered if she ask for second glass,  Marina would gasp at the thought of visiting the guild. It did sound amazing after all, but would someone like her really fit in?"You think so? A woman like me would probably fit in as well like a duck among a group of swans. Heh, but if you really think I fit in. I more than willing to visit the guild I have all the time in the world." She should without her family around she was by herself and if there was one important lesson she was taught it was to never be alone.

Marina was already use to Alisa touching her arm so it didn't took the beast master b surprise, but what happened after that completely threw Marina off her guard. They were already   close on the floating bed, but Marina didn't think the distance between them would get like this.She wanted to say something, but she couldn't think straight as she distracted by skin on skin contact that was happening between them.  Compare to roughness of her family skin. Alisa skin was just so smooth that Marina had to wonder if it should  be a crime. There was the noticeable size difference between them in the bust area, thankfully she wasn't the type to get jealous over some like bust size. The desert dweller mentally sigh as she kept her hands to herself despite wanting to know how someone skin could feel so amazing.

For as fast the moment came it ended just as fast whether she was thankful or disappointed, she wasn't sure."No need to apologise. You got to remember I sometimes had to share a room with older brothers so some unexpected contact is another thing I'm used too." Marina was shrug off the event as if nothing happen. No need to make a deal out of something minor or to make any awkward between them. Marina match Alisa smile with a friendly one of her own.

Getting back on topic, Marina felt a surge of pride at the compliments she received. It's always nice to hear them from someone who isn't related to you or by some creep. Of course the artist who bring up the topic of art which was a topic she never thought back. "What do you think?When your roaming the barren wasteland like me. Art is one of the last things you think about. Sure I love animals, but turn that in art? I never felt urge to do so." Sure she ran into works of art before, but they were generally useless.for daily survival, but since she left that life behind mostly. Maybe she could branch out into the field of art and find something that catches her interest.

"You call yourself a sculptress right? How did you get into that? Since they were discussing art, Marina was curious about why her friend would choose that form of art.

Marina had a doubtful look at the thought of fighting being considered an form of art."Well despite having arts in it's name. I not exactly sure how beating people can be call art, but if it's something people here view as art then I guess I just have experience for myself. Or on second thought maybe I don't. I rather not be some canvas for someone fist.""  Yet, she could guess with certain fighting styles you got learn about right form,. stances and other stuff she most likely  couldn't think of and watching or performing those actions can be art. Now the wander was understanding this art better.

"So following in the footsteps of your father a bit?" The desert dweller could envision they lovely lady beside her cover in fine variety of jewels like a queen. Though the jewels would pale in comparison to her friend. The thought cause Marina to lighty chuckle as she glance back into eyes of the elegant pegasus. A comfortable silence would  soon fall between the two woman as Marina took in all the information she learnt. Getting use to the differences between here and her home haven't been too difficult. It just mind opening on what she been. Missing out on.

Marina was about to speak again, but then froze. She didn't have any other questions for now.  This cause her to starch her head as she glance up towards the sky. She wonder how much time has pass ever since she talk to Alisa. "Anything else you would like to know? If not I think we should get out of this pool before I get too comfortable in this bed." After saying that she let out a quiet pout not really wanting to move, but she know she couldn't stay in this spot forever.

As the two of them were making their way out of out the pool. Marina would consider what Alisa said about martial arts. She could understand how someone like Alisa could view it as an form of art. Yet at the end of the day, Marina still thought of martial arts as way to beat people up with some style add in. Still it was something Marina could possibly be into or maybe she could apply that thinking to her love of animals somehow. She wasn't sure for now, but if she finds a hobby that gets her interesting in art, Alisa would be the first to know.

Marina learn many things from hanging around her brothers and one of those lessons was that a group of attractive women will draw the attention of me to them like a moths to a flame. Marina held back a sigh as she examine this random  dude. At least he was good looking, but his timing was awful. At first, Marina thought the guy was going to leave them be when Alisa rejected him the first time, but of course guys didn't like being turn down. The beast master had to admit she did like someone who was determined, but not today."Okay. I can see your point. Wait is he really?" Marina couldn't believe this tool was actually trying to swim after them.

Usually her brothers would have dealt with guy by now, but she was on her own. "Stop the boat or erh, bed." Marina find herself quickly getting annoyed with this man. Once the bed, Marina watch as the guy caught up to them with an unimpressed look on her face.

"Now then ladies, how ..... As the nameless guy was speaking, Marina quiet him down by placing covering up his mouth with her hand and laugh. The guy just look at Marina with confusion on his face. Marina continue laughing as her free arm lazily wrapped around Alisa waist for the time being. Closing the space between them.

Marina laughter stop as she glare at the man. Her annoyance with this idiot noticable when she spoke."No. You will not join us, dude. You want to know why? You're barking up the wrong tree. I have no desire to touch you. She not interested in you either.  Put two and two together, your smart enough to know you don't have a chance. Go away, unless you want to become intimate with my foot shove up your ass. " The guy did notice how close the two women where and the clear disinterested look on Marina face. His eyes widen in shock as a lightbulb went off. He swore under his breath for his seemingly bad luck.  That glare from Marina was making him uncomfortable. There were other, but less attractive woman he could try to get with. He didn't said another word as her move away from them, his pride hurt.

Once the dude was away from them Marina would scoot away from her friend."Ugh. Lucky my brothers weren't here or he wouldn't have got away injury free. Anyway, I hope you didn't mind the close contact, but I just had to make clear that we had no interest in him. Guys are stupid and have to be blunt and direct with them. " Marina didn't have as much experience as Alisa when it came to unwanted advances, but she hang around her brothers and saw how women rejected them.

Marina nodded her head in agreement. "Indeed, living with three brothers does make it a little bit easier to know how a man. Despite being overly annoying I guess he wasn't that bad looking." Still Marina was sour about the encounter,  but oh well. As they finally got off the bed and back onto solid land, Marina wonder why she choose that route to get the guy to back off. Well she could have use more physical means, but she didn't want to get Alisa or herself into trouble. Also it was fun to pretend that her new friend was her girlfriend. Another experience that she never had at home. Maybe Fiore would be different, but for now she had other things to worry about.

With assistance from Alisa, Marina was out of the pool and follow Alisa to a table, but Marina wouldn't take a seat as she stare at the sunset."Yeah and as much as I would enjoy watching with you I have to get going. I lost track of time and I have errands to take care before it gets too dark." Marina would wave goodbye to the Pegasus mage as she found her shoes laying around beside the bar. Before heading into the changing rooms, Marina would glance back at her friend and shout. "We should hangout again if we run into each other again. Maybe do something artsy. "

Several minutes later, Marina was back to wearing her normal attire as she left the pool and made her way deeper into town to pick up items.

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