Author's Note: This chapter is short and sweet. I'm really enjoying writing this story. Thank you to all of you who read and review. This chapter is dedicated to Inaligrimalkin, because I thought that she would really get a kick out of it (because we all know that five-tail's are funny like that), and for her help in both getting me back on track in writing and art, and our usual brainstorm sessions.
Thanks, sweetie!
Updated: June. 25, 2012
"If you're a kitsune does that mean that you have tails?" Sayuri wondered. She had started to show up at the bookstore on her days off, and sometimes after work. She would leave with a new book in hand every time, and it was not just from one genre. So far she had purchased books on travel, language, legends, the supernatural, and- not surprisingly- the Feudal Era. Not that I had ever spoken to her about it, she just had a wide array of interests.
She was prone to asking questions, but this time, her question surprised me.
"I do," I admitted with a nod. Sayuri looked down thoughtfully. She played with the buttons on her blouse for a moment before speaking again.
"Can I see them?" No one had ever asked me that before, and I didn't really know what to feel about it. Still, I lowered my illusions enough that the curious girl could see the five flicking tails at my rear. Her eyes widened. "Can I... touch them?" I felt myself blush, but still nodded once, not quite knowing why I was giving such permission.
I watched as she reached out, and I bit my bottom lip as she touched the fur.
"So soft!" She exclaimed now very enthusiastic in the petting. Each tail got an equally blissful amount of attention. I leaned against the counter, finding that my legs were weakening. After a couple of minutes, Sayuri stopped, allowing me to straighten up and replace the glamor that hid the less-than human parts of my anatomy.
"You have interesting reactions," I breathed, running a hand through my hair.
"Funny, I was thinking the same thing about you," She teased, smiling at my surprise as she walked away.