After the talks the lady's had to regroup and plan on a better way to catch Orion's heart. So, they all decided to get him some alone time with each of them and so they all tried to get him to date them on a one-on-one outing.
They decided to ask him on dates together and individually and Orion reluctantly agreed. The first date they all went out to a dinner together. At this dinner the lady's each told Orion that they loved him and why like Sherly told how she felt that he never looked down on her because she was half demon and that he didn't use training for a chance to beat on her how she knows that even when sparing his aim was to tap her not to hurt her, he never hit her full force when making contact he always just used it as a way to train.
How he was always there looking out for them and how he showed them love even though they made mistakes. Then Night spoke up talking how he had Sherly train her knowing she would feel more comfortable learning from a girl. How he listened to herstory and when her father who was shadow possessed attacked, he made sure to bring him back so he could be saved for her sake how he does the small things that show love and that she thinks he is perfect.
Topaz explained that she never felt attracted to anyone till she met him and in dragon culture they have a destined mate and she feels that pull towards him. He spent time with her waiting for the other dragons in a very peaceful manner but she knew that she was safe with him around.
Orion listened carefully and told them he cared for each of them, but he was still healing from the loss of his first love. He asked them to give him time.
They agreed—and arranged individual outings.
The first date was with Sherly and they strolled out in the forest to a secret moon pool for lovers and they striped and relaxed together Sherly stayed close to him and washed his body and had him wash her hoping to stir his lust, but Orion remained reserved, unsure how to navigate the emotions rising around him.
Night's date was gentler. They went to a moonlit garden and looked at all the plants that glowed night had him smell different flowers with her and they were able to see where the sacred plants were grown and they went to the highest point and night laid down and asked him to lay next to her and point out the star constellations. and eventually Orion laid on the hilltop while he pointed out constellations. It was calm, warm, and comfortable.
Topaz's date this one they went to a crystal cavern they had mirrors that hit crystals and those crystals lit up the cave and sent the light to the next crystal it was not only beautiful but breath taking, and they spent hours exploring the shimmering tunnels. Topaz joked about claiming the cavern as her new lair, which made Orion laugh fearing she might actually do so.
After giving him a few days of space, the three invited him to the elven tavern to hear a bard perform. They asked what he liked and disliked about the dates. Orion admitted he felt pressured during Sherly's outing the whole bathing together felt too sudden, enjoyed the peaceful simplicity of Nights, and loved the cavern with Topaz—though her eagerness to claim it as her lair had startled him. They all laughed at that.
With the tension eased, the group began dating more naturally, letting feelings grow instead of forcing the
In Orion's free time he spent it with the new trainees making sure everything was progressing properly this helped the trainers gain faith in themselves and each other. Orion would dance with the senior instructors it helped the new recruits have more confidence in their trainers and in him everyone was busy learning.
Orion was so busy that he didn't realize he was smiling more and was actually enjoying the girl's attention. He kept doing the dates and the girls noticed he was becoming more relaxed around them the oath ceremony came and the song of truth rang out as fifty elves received their living swords and took their vows.
And then the sword dances with their fellow elves and even some of the sword mages stepped in it was all about giving experience Orion had fifteen different sword mages fight against him six were his generals. Orion laughed as he fought them, he would use spin kicks and other hand to hand methods when fighting with his sword he even explained how he was able to use his lack of numbers to beat them like how by deflecting one of his enemies' attacks because they bunched up hoping to reduce his movement, they actually hurt themselves because he can make an attack meant for him to hit an enemy and the enemy wont realis it.
As he attacked them and hit them with the side of the blade, he would say dead and they would step out when he was the last one standing everyone clapped. Him and all the ones that joined him bowed and smiled. The oath ceremony was a success.
The generals all thanked him for the instruction and the girls all asked him for another dance one on three and Orion agreed. The three girls worked together in perfect harmony and their attacks were perfectly timed and Orion watched this and smiled and laughed as he defended against the attacks then he once again attacked taking one at a time out, smiling as he did.
When they were done once again the people clapped thankful for the show. Once again Orion and the lady's bowed. After the girls all asked to have a date again this week. Orion reluctantly agreed