Walking Disasters and Me-Heated Emotions – Ch 32
As I'm sitting there, no doubt looking like a fool with my mouth hanging open at this weird scenario of congruent events, Akiko misunderstands and nods her pretty head before saying, "Indeed, it is a tale ripe with adventure and exploits, heroic battles and epic tragedy! I have a copy in my personal study, and like I said, once you learn our language I would be delighted to share it with you, my dear~!"
I'm broken out of my stupor by her happy and enthusiastic tone, which is also beyond adorable too, and manage to explain why I'm so shook, "No! I mean, yeah that would be great eventually I guess, but no Akiko, what I'm freaking out on is that that story is almost exactly like a story from back on Earth!! Like, I've read a book almost word for word as how you described that whole war. Sure, there weren't magic powers like these ones per say, but there were mythological and mystical elements to it too!
Its called the Iliad, and it features a years long siege after a princess absconded with a rival prince after being betrothed to a king, essentially. It's just blowing my mind how similar it all is, I guess. Actually, I would really love to read it eventually, just to see if any similarities stick through aside from what you just told me." I end my rambling rant with my hands combing through my wavy red hair, a look of incredulity on my face.
Akiko seems to consider what I'm saying for a few moments, her thoughtful pose broken by her voice laced with insightful presence, "How odd indeed! No wonder your reaction was thus, my dear. It must be very strange to encounter such a familiar yet alien tale in a new world no less! I can at least confirm that the story from Mara is certifiably true, as there are living members of the conflict still alive today, but I assume that your lifespans back on Earth would likely not allow you to have the same fortune, sadly. If mortals are similar, and perhaps spirit Ios can clarify for us, then their average lifespan even with decent medical advances only reaches about 60 - 70 years here."
Ios takes the spotlight to shed some clarification on Akiko's thoughts in her pleasantly high-pitched tone, "You're pretty much right on the money, foxy~! Humans back on Earth in Aims' time lived to about 80 - 90 on average, but the quality of life for sure dropped off after 70 in most cases. The battle of Troy, which Aims is referring to, happened over 3,000 years ago by the time she met her end on that planet, so the only records of renown were speculatory guesses on unearthed ruins and ancient surviving texts that had been translated by various cultures that outlived them." She turns to me as she continues her explanations.
"I have the book Akiko is mentioning in an English version if you want to read ahead by the way hun. It is a good read, but I won't spoil any of it for you~ It may also be a good goal for you to work toward as far as learning the script and etymology of this place, comparing how this older text stacks up to the current lexicon and all that. Up to you, but my suggestion would be to learn into it's native language first, like Akiko is saying, and then read it in English and see if you can spot any differences or hidden meanings."
Fuck. Yes. This is my jam!! Aside from ancient history, architecture, and logistics of ancient cultures, I'm absolutely fascinated by how intent can change over time and translation. The thought of having the meaning of a poem, or a philosophical treatise be adapted and its core purpose lost or muddied is such a tragic, but prevalent thing for ancient knowledge back on Earth; and learning the original language and trying to replicate what the author meant to the best of your ability is something I've spent years of my life wanting to do! If I was able to do that, it seems like it would feel like bringing a lost soul back to life, giving it purpose again.
I nod my head happily a few times with a smile that lights up the room, the previous conversations heavy weight falling off me as I get excited for something I'm passionate about again. "You're absolutely right Ios, I would love to do exactly that! I love learning history and stuff, and learning how it all fits together or what was lost that we need to find again is something I will never, ever get tired of!" I give some excited little bounces in my chair at my unrestrained excitement, before giving a small cough and realizing I'm still in a conversation, "
*Ahem*
Well, I guess that solves the issue of me figuring out what the hell to do until we can start training stuff too then, huh? Just a couple weeks of hard core, nose to the grind studying?" I try to laugh out in a joke, the embarrassment at my eager nature coming in small waves.
Akiko and Ios both look at me with stars in their eyes, like I was a puppy that just did the most adorable thing ever, the sudden affectionate attention making me blush a tad, before Akiko relieves the tension, "Ara~ I know you are such a cute and kind creature Amelia, but to see this side of you that is so thirsty for knowledge on a subject is simply a marvel to see! Very well, I think that is what you should focus on in the next few days while I need to attend my tasks and you acclimate to your new reality, my dear. I will go and procure a basic language book that we have for those that struggle with education, or that have never been educated before, as well as a few other fun things that I think would interest you once you learn enough of the language.
While we're on the topic, have you given any thought to what kind of profession you may be interested in? I know it is still early on, but sometimes one of the crafts can appeal to you more than the others, and I would be more than surprised if you didn't feel that way toward the written crafts, given your natural talent for them." Akiko says as she looks at me curiously. She's not wrong at all, the inscription paths are fascinating, when I saw those symbols on the array field for the Village and then on her more extreme kimono, something definitely spoke to me. I can also see her tails and ears flick a little as she waits for my answer, which makes me smile. I'm still learning her mannerisms, but I think she is very happy at the thought of us sharing a profession, and her body is always constantly betraying her in the cutest way possible.
With a gentle and knowing smile on my face for once - take that you sexy, teasing women! - I nod and give her hand that still holds mine a gentle squeeze as I try my best to make my voice come out in a sultry, low, sexy timbre, "I think you're absolutely right,
Akiko
, and thank you for the high praise as always~. As far as the crafts go, I would love to learn anything in the written professions, I guess starting with inscriptions in general? Seems like how that should work... Regardless, I think those paths are going to be what speaks to me the best, so I hope you will treat me kindly as a new student,
Acting Sect Leader Akiko~
."
I notice two things immediately. My counterattack on all of their cheekiness so far seems to be more than effective, as Akiko's eyes go wide and her tails and ears simply freeze in mid motion. Her mouth opens in a slightly surprised expression, with her brows reaching nearly the top of her forehead as her violet eyes seem to be stunned and wide by my sudden advance. The second thing I notice, is that it works
too fucking well
,
as those same wide eyes rapidly become slitted pupils, and before I can realize what's happening, even with my new stats, I am now cradled against the bountiful chest of this foxy woman.
I can feel all of her tails rubbing against me in some form or fashion, one of them even has my hands gently held against my stomach so that I can't move them at all, while another has wrapped around my waist and ankles which further robs me of mobility. Two more are pressed firmly against the side of my face, with gently, masterful strokes caressing my cheeks and hair as they slightly undulate, the overstimulation of comfort and fluff making my mind go hazy. I look up in a small bit of fear, but rapidly growing arousal at the whole interaction as her fresh clean scent engulfs my mind and her piercing purple eyes bore down into me with a hungry look as she looms from above. I can feel both her hands come up to gently cup my face, firmly holding my gaze to hers as her heavenly soft voice rings out to the room.
"My, my~ I had briefly forgotten how
cheeky
you can be sometimes my dear, sweet Amelia~ Perhaps I need to remind you of a few things, just so you do not get... carried away with playful taunts and jests? After all, who knows if the next person you tease in such an arousing way would know if you're serious or not?" The entire time she is talking, she keeps looming down closer and closer to my face as I'm now essentially being held by her in a princess carry that I can never escape from with my face pressed against her breasts.
I can't even mouth out any kind of response as she moves her hands up to comb through the base of my hair with her face boring down even closer, her amethyst eyes never letting mine escape their sight. As I feel the heat rising to dangerous levels not only in my face, but also a deep, primal part of my stomach, she leans in for the last attack. I close my eyes, fully succumbed to whatever fate awaits me as I'm briefly lost to lust and arousal, before I feel her lips gently peck my forehead and then recede.
I finally open my eyes as my fate has apparently been decided, the sinking heat below my navel still burning bright and heavy and behold Akiko looking deeply into my eyes still with the
biggest
knowing smirk I have ever seen her have. A tiny bit of anger at being denied fulfillment, or maybe frustration that I let it go so far, fills and flares over me as I wriggle against my fluffy restraints for a brief moment. As Akiko laughs at my attempts and looks like she is going to tease me further, which brings both fear and joy to my mind and makes me stop my ridiculous attempts, Ios suddenly pops the bubble on our little display.
"I'd say get a room, but we're already in one~ Seriously Akiko, you're melting her mind right now, and we both know you're supposed to be on your best behavior until she irons out whatever situation she's going to have with Sandra. I'll admit, this was hot, and if I did have a physical form, I would be enjoying myself. Quite literally. But let's try to keep our clothes on, shall we?" My savior! She
does
love me!
Thankfully that seems to break whatever spell Akiko was under as her eyes go back to a more human look, as human as they can with their vulpine nature, and she quickly sets me down and backs away in shame. I'm briefly disoriented from the sudden change in altitude and position, but when I shake my head and look back at my fox, I see her looking absolutely dejected, and it breaks my heart. I rush over in an instant, which means this is the first time that I actually use my new stats to
move
. Which also means that I nearly instantly trip over my own speed and feet, and end up plowing into the sad kitsune, both of us bowling on to the ground from the sudden impact like some kind of Saturday cartoon show.
A couple of revolutions of sight later, and I can finally notice that we are both pressed against the floor, with me laying on top of Akiko with my hands under both of her armpits as she, apparently, had wrapped her tails around me so I didn't get hurt in the tumble. I feel... a lot at all of this right now. I had meant to just reassure her that it was okay, I had started this and even if she took it a bit far she still was keeping it above board, but now being wrapped in her tails after my own flailing? She is always looking out for me, always trying to keep my interests in the forefront of our planning and interactions. My heartbeat starts to accelerate as I feel the heat blossoming once more in my stomach.
I smile down at the still stunned looking women, her mature face and eyes still locked onto mine as I smile down to her, one of my hands leaving the wooden floor and stroking the side of her face. "It's okay Akiko, I was teasing you and you teased me back. I know that you won't push my boundaries or take advantage of me when I'm weak like that. I know that this time I did it to myself so I can't really be mad at you. You're always so
sweet
to me, and it always makes my heart flutter with how thoughtful you are. You literally invited me into your house and promised to shepherd me through all of this fucked up situation that I'm in.
You're so...
amazing
, and I'm so glad you found me. When we start healing Sandra, we are going to figure this all out." My mind starts to spiral on all of the what ifs of when that event happens. Would Sandra be okay with Akiko? Does she even truly see me in that kind of way to begin with, like Ios has been alluding to? What... What do I want in this? Don't my feeling and thoughts matter too? A clarity flows over me, as I look down and regard Akiko once more.
"Even if," My voice cracks at my sudden transition to vulnerability, "Even if Sandy and I deepened our relationship, I want to make it clear to her that
you
are a part of that too now, okay? Knowing that its possible to have... multiple partners, and that's acceptable here, as well as my brain suddenly feeling more complete than I have ever known, coupled with the way you make me
feel?
Maybe Sandra and I join in on your group, or maybe we're like a satellite to it, I'm not sure, but all I know is that I want
you
.
I know, and both you and Ios and even I have been saying how short of a time we've all known each other, but at this point it would be a straight up lie to say that I felt nothing for you, or that you didn't make me feel special and... and
loved
. Maybe I'm jumping in too fast again... maybe I am clinging to the one chance and opportunity I had thrown to me in this world. But I don't believe that for a
god damned
second, because I feel none of that hateful manipulation that I felt from all my past attempts at love with you." I stare down at her, my own determination rising through my body. Unknown wells of strength, mental strength mostly, flood my perception and mind as I become steadfast in my own words.
Active Status Effect gained [Determination (Filled)]
I begin to lean down, closing the gap between my lips and hers. My heartbeat loud and crashing in my ears, the only sound that I can make out in my jumbled mind of lust, desire, and love. Inch by Inch I get closer, my teal, golden eyes never breaking with her gem set purple orbs until finally I feel the tips of our noses touch. Our breaths mixing together, hot and heavy with the scents of both of us mixing in a heady perfume. I adjust slightly, ready to finally sink in and accept this passion that I've had for this beautiful woman since we'd met. All of her words, flowing like honey through my brain constantly, her cheeky displays and taunts. The way her tails and ears are always expressing her emotion, and the soft yet firm feel of them. The way she is so loving and playful with her valued people, and ruthless to her enemies and with politics. It feels more than right, more than almost anything I've ever wanted in any moment of time as I follow through, an insane heat now burning through my core and lighting my whole body on fire, blinding my mind.
Stuck in my rapture, I feel my lips make contact with skin, but the texture and feel of it is different than what I was expecting. Confused, I open my eyes and pull my face back slightly to see that Akiko had raised her hand in between our lips fated meeting faster and quieter than I could even perceive, her eyes still wide as dinner plates below me as she makes no sound. Realization dawns on me, and the rejection of my affections soon swallows the heat that had been so enticing just moments before, like a tidal wave splashed against a roaring forest fire.
"Oh god," I stumble out after shakily jumping to my feet, "I'm sorry Akiko, I thought we... I thought you... I'm so sorry!" I instantly run as fast as I can into the bathroom and close the door behind me, turning on the sink and the shower as I sit on the ground against the door and begin to bawl my eyes out. The confusion, rejection, and shame coursing through my body as I begin to spiral.
Well fuck. That went about as well as I thought it would. Those two had been too horny for each other for too long, and Aims isn't the kind of girl to notice the difference between lust and love. Although, given how Akiko's signatures read, its actually probably love, which is it's own bag of problems. Fuck.
I can tell that Aims is safe for now, although heartbroken at a non rejection, so I turn my attention to the other party of this fucked up fiesta. I make sure to keep my audible levels low enough for Amelia not to notice as I address Akiko, "Alright well, this was a fucking disaster. I really didn't think you could outdo the cave but damn girl, you surprise me at every corner."
She looks at me in a brief glint of rage, which is understandable, but then seems to knock herself down once more to despair. Which, also understandable. "Alright relax fox. Yes, this whole situation was kind of... well, I would be lying if I said it wasn't a long time coming. You two have chemistry, and far more than Aims is thinking. The way her brain and heart always light up with you is frankly astounding, I'm honestly scared for when she reconnects with Sandra. Regardless, the fact of the matter is that you two have a connection, and you need to deal with that,
now.
It seems like Amelia is okay with forming something with you, provided this hasn't destroyed the self-worth we have been trying to drill into her." I wrap up, studying the admittedly attractive woman.
Her voice comes out equally low so she won't alert Amelia but still laced with shame and regret at her actions as I can see her face is still flushed, "Yes spirit Ios, that was... a disaster. I truly made the worst mistake I could, taking the teasing too far and that clouded young Amelia's mind who has been so resolute in abstinence until she converses with her Intertwined Soul. I cannot even blame the blasted skill Allure, as unless you or Amelia have reactivated it, it lies dormant. No, this folly was all upon my shoulders, and my continued failure to restrain myself when it comes to Amelia."
I sigh heavily into the air. These two disaster lesbians are going to be the death of me. I cross all of my arms across my chest in my projection as I move it to stand right in front of the still prone fox. "Look. You didn't fuck up. Well, kind of, but not like you're saying. You fucked up by not accepting her advances. Yes, she needs to talk with Sandra and figure out what their relationship is, absolutely. But she has never really felt empowered to make her own decisions before either. I know you don't know this, so I'm not going to rake you over the coals for it, but all of Amelia's ex-girlfriends found her. Not the other way around.
They either were friends of friends, met at a party, or some other thing and came up to her, wrapped her around their fingers, and then left her after they got bored and tired of her mental issues. She has never, not once, found someone that she felt such intense emotions for like she does for you. And Sandra, but again, they need to work their stuff out. What I'm saying is she cares for you beyond just lust and attraction, and you are the only other person in her life that she has felt that way for." I won't ruin her mind further by adding me on to that list, but sure as shit I'm on it too.
The snow white haired women blinks at me a few times, and then bites her lip in an unfairly sexy way before quietly giving me my response, "But that is the issue of it yes? Sandra? What would she think about me coming in to steal her mate? Which is the worst-case scenario of that, I'm aware, but even when she comes to life as a mortal, I would be terrified of making an enemy of such a pairing. I do love and care for Amelia, but I don't want to come between such a profound and unheard of connection before they can converse..."
I resist the sigh this time, as she does make some sense. Their situation is... complex. It would be natural to be apprehensive about it. However, she doesn't know Sandra, and neither did Aims really either, the poor girl. "Okay, I'm going to let you in on a little secret. You cannot tell Aims, and if you do, I am spending all of her points to buy several Peak Heaven Rank Qi gathering talismans tied to several Peak Heaven Rank void talismans to permanently rob this entire continent of Qi, including any Qi that sustains life."
The instant fear in her eyes reaches me faster than her rapid and cute head nods. I'll have to apologize to Amelia later for going aggro on her again, but needs must sometimes... "Sandra isn't going to give a fuck if Aims is interested in you as well. I'm not going to out her entire existence, but she was... much more free back on Earth than Amelia was. As long as Aims is sincere, and honest with her, I don't think Sandra is going to bat an eye at joining in on the fun. Now, I could be wrong, but from what Ilya and I went over, that would be my assessment."
The fox's stunned, open mouth expression says it all at that revelation. I chuckle softly before bending down and raising my hand to her head, which then passes through it. Fucking bullshit quasi 3d projection. I sigh before standing back up and addressing Akiko, "Why don't you go get those books that you mentioned before, let Aims calm down. I'll talk to her when she comes out, smooth things over between you two. I literally can't stand how lovey dovey you two are while not being together in some capacity. It's like watching a train never arrive at a station, or a ship to harbor for fucks sake. Just drop the books off at the door, as I'm sure Amelia is going to crawl into bed as soon as she's done crying her eyes out, and I can take it from there."
She finally stands up while I'm talking to her, brushing off her blouse a few times before turning to my projection again, "I think... I think that is best. As much as I want to stay and offer explanation to her, I simply fear I will make it worse, especially with the information you have given me now. Perhaps it is best I will be gone for a day or two to handle affairs. Let the air clear, so to speak... I shall leave the tomes we had discussed as well as the introduction to inscriptions at the door to this room. If Amelia desires food, can you guide her to the kitchens?"
I give a slight, cocky smile, "Of course I can. I have this entire Village mapped out. I'm just letting her figure it out by herself until she needs or asks me for help. Get out of here you silly fox, I got this."
She looks apprehensively at the door to the bathroom once more before bowing once to my form and then quickly escaping the room. I fall back into my expanded consciousness, looking over every single best way to approach Amelia with not only my assumptions, but Akiko's feelings. Countless scenarios run in my head in mere moments, some good, most not. As I'm parsing out the good ones, I hear the door to the bathroom open finally, a flood of steam clouds escaping the threshold of the sliding door as a ruby red skinned Amelia Aims Dufort emerges back into the world.
.
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Heated Emotions – Ch 32
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