Krysta

Ellyria's aggression continued, but she kept it to tolerable levels. She seemed to be on the belief that a truly wholesome relationship was so shockingly rare that it was better to give up entirely. What could have possibly happened that would have caused her to think in such a manner? When Shulko questioned her reasoning, Ellyria brought up her distrust with all potential partners. Shulko brought up the importance of commitment and of the relationship itself, that relationships were more than simply a particular course of action. Krysta nodded her head. "One bad apple spoils t

Ellyria continued to press her view and poke at the opposition. They may be on the opposing side, but they were not enemies. Krysta failed to understand why she did not take that into consideration. With Ellyria's third verbal stab, Khavius intervened, telling her to stop doing so blatantly. Ellyria seemed reluctant, but why? Krysta watched as the players had their back-and-forths. Ellyria continued to push her views, but it seemed as though she was trying not to deliver another verbal attack, as she was warned not to. Yona would demand to know what

The tension in the debate was starting to get out of hand. Koharu questioned if Krysta and Ellyria were suggesting that Polygamy was inherently toxic. "Er, I would not necessarily say tha-" Ellyria answered the question, and Krysta was uncertain why this player even showed up to the debate in the first place. The aggressive stance she was taking, it was uncalled for, and it was a bit much, to boot. "Alanin, should we do something about our unexpected 'ally'?" Krysta whispered, wondering if he shared the concern. Alanin looked to Ellyria, then to Khavius, who was now keeping a close

Alanin shook his head. "No no, she does have a point. Plenty who make fiction make from more than what’s simply drawn by one’s fantasies, some inspiration comes from history or one’s real life experiences. So as satirical and exaggerated as it may seem, there is some relevance here." He pointed out. Krysta nodded her head. While these takes on the subject that Ellyria had were rather horrendous, there were some potential facts that could be gleaned from them by applying common sense and a level head. "I have already mentioned that Polygamy isn’t love, but lust. Even if love appears to be the

Krysta looked Yona in the eye, wondering... "What is she playing at...?" Her thoughts aside, she needed to get back on track and onto the discussion. "I still fail to see how polygamy can be healthy, but I shall humor you for the sake of our discussion." She stated. Khavius nodded, the players seemed to have the conversation flowing smoothly right now...and he could only hope it does not collapse. Koharu would get this part of the debate rolling. "As I mentioned earlier, polygamy might work if everyone involved was willing to get along and play their parts fairly and equally. The loved and the

Yona chose to disruptively insert herself into the discussion, but the moderator, Khavius, despite appearing to be disgruntled, allowed Yona's entry, and gave her a chance to speak. She made a point of the cluster of grapes example, claiming that it was impossible for a bunch of grapes to be equivalent to one instance of family due to the limits of one mother's potential. Well, if Yona believed that she could simply jump into a discussion like this, she must be ready to have her stance challenged. "Objection!" "There was a couple who had about nineteen

Krysta's free hand clenched at her stand. "Oh...I have words." Now Koharu was looking worried. "This is going to end well, right...?" Krysta stood up straight. She had every intention to set the record straight. "From what I know, there are some Bibles out there with study notes by a theologian named John MacArthur. What he noted on Gideon was that he had fallen severely into the sin of polygamy, that although it was tolerated back in that time, it was an iniquity that was against God’s given blueprint for marriage, which was the phrase 'two become one'. Two become

Koharu seemed to be in thought. Khavius looked at the situation. "Tell us, any of you, is there anything else relevant to this topic that you're willing to cover?" He asked the four players. Koharu smiled, nodded, then looked to Krysta. "Krysta...you said you live by virtue, right? And the fact that you seem to have a certain belief… Maybe it’s time to pull out some…particular examples." She considered. Krysta was uncertain of what kind of examples she was talking about, and she was getting concerned that she might not want to know. Shulko looked to Koharu with a smirk. "You going where I thin

Krysta had a question to ask, and with the diffusion of Alanin's poking and jabbing dealt with, she would look to Shulko. "Shulko, is any of this true? Do you actually have five...erm, 'waifus"?" She asked awkwardly. Shulko placed one hand on his side, and the other would scratch his head. "I’ve uh, got a bit of a list, actually…and maybe a small collection of body pillows." He admitted. Krysta blinked. It was more than she expected, and she was hoping the answer to the question was false. "With all due respect, Shulko, that sounds rather...promiscuous..." Krysta remarked.

Shulko would proceed to put the conversation back on track, before the topic of pettiness could derail it. "We've all got desires pal, and we gotta grow to accept realities, that much is true. But a guy can dream, and it doesn’t hurt him to go for it, assuming no one else gets hurt in the process. What does he have to lose?" He asked. Alanin pulled himself back up, ready to answer. "Himself, of course. He’ll go through his life seeking his dream, even if it kills him. He might think he isn’t being hurt, but his tendencies are likely to be self-destructive at that p

Upon Koharu's words, a familiar voice called out. Krysta looked in the direction of the voice to spot Yona. "Yona? What are you doing here?" Krysta thought. Khavius was facepalming, and with a deep sigh, he'd address the debating players. "Carry on." He spoke. Alanin would continue the conversation. "Most who seek polyamory are under delusions of their own making; they seek only what they crave and will not stop until someone pulls them out and back into reality. You can trust me on this one, I’ve learned that the hard way, despite being monogamous myself." He stated. "Hold it!"

Krysta blinked, uncertain of what to say or do. "...Leon...?" She muttered. Alanin looked to her and nodded. "Worry not, my lady. I understand your answer, and I will be helping you in this endeavor." He stated. Krysta was confused. He seemed to be willing to let Krysta make her choices, yet it was as though he still hadn't gotten over her just yet. Hopefully the debate could continue without getting too...awkward. Shulko would give his response to the claim that Alanin made to Koharu. "I dunno what you’re talking about, man. If I can watch over my five younger sisters, I’m sur

Krysta watched as Koharu appeared to be in thought for a moment. After a fair pause, she would give her thoughts. "If we’re being honest, it doesn’t matter if it’s monogamy or polygamy, the risk of the love not being real is always the same. What it really depends on is the people involved in the relationship." She claimed. "Say there were two men in relationships, one is in a monogamous relationship, and the other is in a polygamous relationship. The man in the monogamous relationship wants his lover only, and only her. However, his want is not out of love, but of lustful desire. This is a co

The debate continued, with Krysta responding to Koharu's latest point. "I will not deny that. However, I still believe polyamory is morally wrong. Love is not a web, nor is it a post that multiple strings are attached to. Lust, however, knows no standard, and is always seeking more." She claimed. Koharu and Shulko looked to each other, and with a nervous chuckle, Shulko would give his own two col to try and defend Koharu's stance. "Polygamy isn’t necessarily a black hole of Lust, Princess. You’re right that people within the relationship should consult with each other and consent before lettin

Krysta would ready herself for her next point in the debate. "If someone were to seek a place in another’s love life despite them being taken, it would be wrong to not take the other’s thoughts and feelings on the matter into consideration. As a strictly monogamous woman, I can assure you, that you shall find it to be difficult to convince me to let someone else into the relationship." She explained. Shulko saw an opening and decided to shoot for it. "You said difficult, but not impossible. So what you’re telling me is, there’s a chance." He pointed out. Krysta was unwavering in her st

Shulko's words would need a response, given the implications at the end. "I do not think he has spoken to me about anything of the sort." She stated. Upon saying this, however, a notification popped up, for she had received a message. Krysta blinked. Koharu grinned. "If that's him, he's got quite the timing." She remarked. Krysta would then begin preparing a quick response in the messenger. Shulko smirked, though his words would seem to display concern that contrasted his expression. "That look on Princess’s face, I don’t think she’s too happy about whatever’s going on. Le

As the plot thickened, it came to Krysta's realization that Shulko and Koharu knew each other. "Wait...'Sakura'? Do you know her, Shulko?" She asked, waiting for confirmation. Koharu would be the one to do so, however. "Yep, from back in Middle School. Vigilon was there too. We were kind of a trio, in a sense, but I never got my chance to confess my feelings before my family and I moved…" She explained. Krysta blinked. "…And neither of you thought to exchange contact information?" She asked, confused. Koharu raised her hands in a shrug as she shook her head. "It came as a surprise to me, I did

Koharu wasn't sure what else to say on the matter, other than... "Well, I don’t know, to be fair, you seem kind of territorial about him…besides, monogamy isn’t impervious to the grasp of lust, either." Krysta understood Koharu in this moment. The tension between the two players lessened. Relieved that she would be discussing instead of bickering, she let out an exhale. "That’s true, but it is far easier for polygamy to be lust centered than monogamy." She pointed out. Koharu nodded. "Yeah yeah, but my point was, you seem pretty determined to keep him to yourself." She no

Koharu's expression showed considerable amounts of concern this time, and clearly not for Krysta alone. The statement Krysta had made may have been a bit too firm. She took a moment to think, then she would give her response to Krysta's claim. "Krysta, that's kind of... an extreme take…You know, I’ve met quite a few monogamous people, and heard their reasons for why they prefer monogamy, but…wow, that’s…well, clearly you seem to despise polygamy…is it because you think it has to be you as a one and only, in which you’d otherwise feel inferior? How do I know this isn’t some personal issue you’r

Koharu let out a nervous chuckle. "That's...an ideology, Krysta. It's a personal, individual belief. What's keeping you from loosening up a little? Don't stress yourself out." She claimed. Krysta shook her head. "I live by virtue, I do what I must." was her response. Koharu crossed her arms with a slight grin. "Says the girl who wants to kill my rival." She remarked. "Who?" Krysta asked, confused. "Dazia, one of my two rivals." Koharu answered. Krysta could not believe how casually this was being spoken, as though Koharu had no clue of the monster in human form that Dazia wa

-10:45 AM, Floor 11, Hall of Countenance, Taft... When the two players arrived at the Hall of Countenance, they would speak with the player who would serve as the debate's moderator. Krysta would walk over to the stand at the right, leaving Koharu to take the one at the left. The player taking the tallest of the three center stands at the end between the two sides of the room would then address everyone gathered, both participant and witness alike, not that there were very many witnesses here at all, of course. "To all gathered here, the debate

Koharu only now began to look a little concerned. "Krysta, are you ok? You look a little pale." A paled expression was an understatement. "...No. No, I am not." Krysta answered. "Your suggestion goes against the values I believe in." Koharu appeared to be understanding yet disappointed. "You're against the idea of Polygamy? It really could solve the problem..." She asked. Krysta could only continue with honesty. "I am. I also fail to see how it could truly solve the problem, for I do not see it bearing any healthy fruit. Surely such a method would be

Ah, well that was a different matter. "Vigilon and I have been building our bond, mainly throughout our adventures, but we've managed to find the time to place a date or two within our itineraries every one in a while. We have enjoyed each others' company whenever we had the chance, and sometimes the best moments we've had in this game are the ones we've spent with only each other." Krysta explained. Koharu put her hands together. "Awwww, that's so cute! I just knew he'd be a great boyfriend! I really am missing out..." ...What? Krysta blinked. Koharu continue

The yukata wearing pinkette smiled and nodded. "I do! We first met back in Middle School, and he was one of the two friends I made there...well, before my family moved, and I kinda had to go with them...I really like him, it's such a shame that I wasn't able to tell him back then..." So, a friend from late childhood, then? Krysta had yet to meet all the individuals who personally knew Vigilon, and she certainly was not expecting to meet a large majority of them. The odds and the result were kind of strange. "I see...Well, it is good to know that you were able to reunite with him." Kry

Krysta would reach the town's gate, where the areas of the floor that were rife with monsters and dangers lay beyond. She took a deep breath, she looked to her right, then to her left, where she saw someone waving cheerfully at her. The pink haired girl approached when Krysta's gaze met her own. "Looking to explore beyond town? I was considering doing just that...would you, maybe, consider going together? Strength in numbers, right?" Spoke the girl. Krysta blinked, but she was willing to respond. "I...do not see why not." She began. "I am Krysta.