I sign along the dotted line, quickly scribbling my initials before grabbing the edge of the request form, moving it to my right, then grabbing another from the large stack on my left. I let a bored sigh slip from my lips.

My office was currently undergoing some renovation, so I was completing the paperwork from home, which was admittedly a nice change of pace, but did not make the stack of paperwork any less boring to deal with.

I hear a shout of annoyance and indignation from in front of me. I look up to find Kaga hunched over on the sofa, furiously mashing away at the controller in her hands. She was completely focused on the large TV in front of her and the game displayed on it.

She was currently losing, that much was obvious, and clearly her competitiveness had gotten the better of her yet again, as she was taking the racing game far more seriously than she aught too. Her brunette sister, Akagi, sits next to her, also with a controller in hand, lets out a triumphant laugh as they enter the final lap with her in lead.

I smile, enjoying watching them, but then scold myself for getting distracted, returning my attention to the paperwork. I could fawn over them after this was done, and not a second earlier. I complete another form, then another, filling out the relevant data then signing my name at the bottom of each.

An elated cry steals my attention yet again, and I look up to see that Kaga has overtaken Akagi, right near the end of the game. She passes the finish line, with Akagi mere moments behind and Kaga jumps up from the sofa, tails wagging excitedly as she lightly punches Akagi on the arm.

"Take that you bootlicker!" Akagi simply smiles in return.

"Yes...yes… a well fought victory. Although I doubt you could inch out another victory next time. Beginner's luck."

Kaga grins, taking her up on the challenge. "Well… we'll see about that!" She flashes a glance at the clock and curses in Sakuran. "I'm going to be late. I'll just have to beat you again later…"

She strides up to me, giving me a peck on the forehead. "Don't work too hard… Will you be up for a match later?"

"Won't be much of a match, I'll destroy both of you, easily." I grin at her, my challenge apparent. I know I probably shouldn't feed this competitive side of her, but I couldn't help it.

"In your dreams!" She laughs, then waves, giving her sister a final kiss before rushing out the door, heading for her routine maintenance.

I return to the paperwork, occasionally sending messages on my PDA to various staff members and kansen. I stop when I feel the light brush of a tail coil around my back, then my shoulder.

The tails continue their journeys, keeping close to my body, slowly snaking around my chest. Then, I feel the fox herself press against my back, her arms encircling me, taking me in a tight hug from behind.

"You work too much." I hear her voice behind me.

"Hmm… I'll be done in an hour or so." I appreciate the attention but was already behind on the work, so I try to gently extract myself from the bindings of fluffy appendages and my wife's body which I've found myself in, but she quickly tightens her grip, keeping my arms at my sides.

"Akagi said… you work too much…" Her voice is much closer this time, next to my right ear.

"You need to balance work and fun dear…" Then, she tightens her grip further, and I feel her hair drape over me as she lowers her head, placing her lips on the side of my neck and suckling away.

I stop myself moaning at the sensation, instead admonishing her. "Akagi… Not now, I'm working. Later, ok?"

She ignores me, instead only pressing her attack further, her saliva coating my skin as her lips open wide, her tongue running itself down my neck, until she pushes further, and clamps down lightly with her teeth.

I fail to stop a gasp slip my past my gritted teeth and hear a muted giggle from her mouth, still placed firmly against my skin. "Akagi…" I say her name in warning tone, but she doesn't react, her hand starts running down my chest, diving into my top and running her fingers slowly up again.

I put more strength into my arms, and she loosens her grip slightly. Then, as gently as I can, pry her away from neck. "Akagi. No." I speak harshly, with irritation. I turn to find a surprised look on her face. I think she loosened her grip, expecting me to tend to her, not reject her.

Her expression morphs into a pout. "You are no fun whatsoever…"

"I have work…" I mutter, frustrated, before turning away from her, returning to said work. She walks away, heading towards the training room, although I swear I catch a glimpse of her shooting me an annoyed glare before she disappears.

I continue working for some time, and by the time I finish with the stack of papers, it's been at least 2 hours. During that time, I had heard a lot of crashes and bangs from the attached dojo/training room, accompanied by angry growls.

The doorbell buzzes loudly, and I swiftly get up, heading for the stairs. As I reach to the top, I open the front door and am greeted by a smiling Belfast. She curtsies politely, bowing her head slightly in respect. "Master."

I smile and usher her in, I already knew what she was here for. Every so often the maid core would arrange for one of them to come and clean the house for us. I had told them it wasn't necessary, Me and my wives could easily manage, but they wouldn't have any of it.

I speak quietly to Belfast as she descends the stairs with me. "The other half is in a bit of a mood this morning… I'd watch yourself."

She laughs. "My.. what did you do?"

I blush and offer up a protest. "What makes you think it was something I did… It's Akagi… anything can set her off sometimes…"

She gives me a pointed look, not buying it one bit, but chooses to remain silent as we reach the bottom. Immediately the head maid pulls out a duster from what seems to be thin air and starts diligently working away.

I head to the kettle, putting it on with a sigh, rolling my shoulders and shaking my legs, glad to be stood up after so long sat down. I hear the door to the dojo slide open, then close again.

"Tea?" I call out. She appears from around the corner and narrows her eyes at me, giving me a curt nod. Internally, I sigh exasperated, was she really that annoyed? I see Belfast watching out of the corner of her eyes, a bemused smile on her lips as she watches Akagi give me the silent treatment.

I turn, selecting one of my wife's favourite tea varieties from the many available and preparing her a cup alongside my own. I would offer Belfast one, but I knew she would refuse, she would never accept a drink while she was on the job. As I wait for the kettle to boil, Akagi struts towards the sofa, but stops on her way, shooting Belfast a surprised glance.

"Maid…" She speaks, her voice full distaste for the Royal Navy cruiser. "I did not realise you were here…"

Belfast once again gives a formal curtsy with a shining smile, ignoring Akagi's mood. "Miss Akagi. It's a pleasure, you look radiant as always."

Akagi snorts in derision and waves her hand. "Save your pleasantries for others." Her tone is harsh. She really was in a foul mood. While Akagi held no love for Belfast, she was usually courteous at the very least.

Belfast however, is a headstrong, brave women and simply gives Akagi a concerned look in return. "Everything ok miss Akagi? You seem to have a chip on your shoulder. Would you like me to run a relaxing bath?"

Akagi's eyes widen in surprise at the maid's boldness, and instead of being grateful for her thoughtfulness, her mood visibly worsens as she glares at her. "You forget your place… maid." Her tails thrash around her in anger. "Just finish your work and begone, my feelings do not concern you."

Belfast doesn't react to being spoke to so harshly, simply smiling and giving yet another curtsey. "Of course, Miss Akagi, apologies."

As Akagi settles on the sofa, I see Belfast shoot me a pitying look, as if to say. "Well… I tried." It always confused me, how Belfast could slip into such a subservient role so easily. For me, I was naturally her Commander, her master. But for Akagi, when they were both on the battlefield, they were equals. Yet she always took my wives word as law when it pertained to the house and any activities or jobs within.

The kettle clicks off, signalling that it has finished. Once the tea is ready, I bring them over to Akagi, who is sat on the sofa. I sit down next to her, setting the tea down on the low table in front of us. The carrier silently picks it up, taking a sip before carefully setting the delicate porcelain back down. I saddle closer, aiming to get some sofa bound cuddles, but she inches away from me, shooting me a warning look.

She was in a mood I knew well. Akagi was a stubborn one, so when she did not get her way, she took it personally. While she understood that she couldn't always have everything her way, she would be damned is she didn't at least try.

It was just a part of her personality. Perhaps a remnant of a darker fox, one who simply did what she pleased, took what she wanted, by force if necessary. A woman who had, on many occasions, burst into my office, demanding I lavish her in affection and love, regardless of what I was doing at the time, and getting incredibly angry with me and other kansen around if she did not get what she wanted, to the point she had actually fought with some of the other girls.

This stubbornness, this moodiness had led to a couple of arguments over the course of our relationship, although never anything too serious.

She was nowhere near as bad as she used to be, but I knew full well what she could be like sometimes, even now. Luckily, I knew exactly how to get her back into a good mood. "Akagi…" I say her name softly in a hurt tone, reaching out with my hand to touch her shoulder.

She expels air from her nose in an annoyed *hmph*, shrugging my hand away. She brings her feet up onto the sofa, curling herself into a ball, keeping herself turned away from me and introducing more space between us. As I try yet again to talk to her, her tails snake across her sides and form a furry wall between me and her, making it clear she has no wish to speak to me.

I audibly sigh, and let some annoyance creep into my voice. "Akagi. Come on… the silent treatment… really, is that any way for the flagship of the first carrier division to act." I deliberately provoke her, aiming to get a reaction.

One of the ears atop her head twitches in irritation, but she doesn't bite, not even glancing at me. I decide I need to be a bit harsher. "Akagi. Childish behaviour won't get you anywhere... I never have this trouble with Kaga..."

I immediately get an explosive reaction as I compare her to her sister, just as planned. She whips around towards me, indignation radiating from her face as her tails bristle with anger as the wall of fluff breaks. "Why you…!"

I use that moment to quickly move closer, taking her hands in mine and looking deeply into her crimson eyes and cut her off by giving her a kiss. Even when Akagi was in a sour mood, a little bit of affection turned her soft as a new-born kit.

She melts into the kiss, and I tease her lightly with the tip of my tongue before breaking the kiss, leaving her wanting so much more.

Immediately her eyes soften and her tails stop their angry movements, settling back down. "…I… You…" She stammers, muttering several Sakura curse words at me under her breath as she blushes.

I sit there and grin at her as her mind swings between her two moods, trying to decide if she should still be mad at me. "You know my weaknesses far too well. I dislike it…" She grumbles at me in return.

"Your fault for marrying me then…" I smirk, pleased with the reaction I've gleaned from my stubborn wife.

"Come on then, out with it. Why were you so annoyed? I was working, were you simply impatient? You should know that I never wish to stop you, but sometimes it has to be done." I try to keep my voice down, all to aware of Belfast cleaning just around the corner.

Her eyes appraise me, running up and down my body, lingering on my crotch before moving closer and replying with a huff. "Well… I was annoyed yes… you could have let a lady down a bit easier… It is not my fault I took it a bit too hard… It is that time after all…"

She leans into me, her cleavage pressing against my chest, our faces inches from one another. From here, I can see her body, from her bosom to her neck is flushed. Her heartbeat in her chest is thudding away quickly.

She grinds her hips together, letting out a whimper of need. "Come on… after denying me once… I cannot help it… I'm hardly in control… You wouldn't make me endure more would you, dear husband? You should know better. You owe me for upsetting me so."

Something clicks in my head, and I realise why she is saying she has no control. "Ah… I see. I forgot." I say, blushing, yet grinning at the same time. "Sorry… I'm free now though?"

Akagi purrs in happiness and calls out. "Belfast?"

The summoned cruiser immediately appears with a warm smile. "Yes, miss Akagi?"

"You are dismissed… come back in a few hours, or tomorrow if that is acceptable." She bows to the fox.

"Of course." She pockets the duster and turns to leave, giving me a knowing look alongside a grin as she does. She knows full well why Akagi has dismissed her.

Akagi speaks loudly as she maid leaves. "Belfast… sorry for earlier… my time of the year…" I look at my wife surprised; it was hardly her style to apologize. Belfast simply turns and nods, but a light blush creeps up her neck, at the mention of Akagi's condition.

My wife waits till the sound of the door closing reverberates around the house. The second it does, a light growl comes from her throat, and she pushes me over roughly, so I'm lying on my back as she mounts me. Her red eyes are fully predatory now, her fangs are long and sharp, more beast than women at this stage.

Nonetheless, I try to at least converse. "Kaga seemed ok?"

My wife replies huskily, grinding her clothed privates against my own, trying her best to hold herself back. "Her time will soon come…. It's different for each of us… you… should know this by now…"

She's not wrong, yet I often forgot when the time came, I mean, mating season was barely a week, in amongst the whole year.

Just to tease her, push my hips up unexpectedly, adding friction to her movements and she lets out a loud yelp at the unexpected pleasure. Then, I grab the back of her head, being careful to not be rough with her ears, and bring her down for a kiss.

This one is much longer than the last, rough, passionate. I jostle her tongue with my own as she groans into the kiss, sending vibrations down my spine. For a change, I take the initiative, breaking the kiss and trailing my lips down to her collarbone, then nibbling slightly before pulling away, letting go of the back of her head. She lets out another whimper of need.

"Akagi is trying so hard… to not devour you right now… don't tease me…" She manages to get her words out, in amongst several yips and mewls as she continues to grind herself against me.

"Needy, aren't you?"

She replies narrowing her eyes at me. "I can't help it, Akagi is in heat… I may be unable to give birth, but my body doesn't know that… I still have… the urges. The desire… the need to mate."

I could tell she was approaching the edge, soon, she wouldn't be able to hold herself back, but I can't help myself. I use my left hand to hold her hips, gripping it to stop her movements, then using my right hand, part her traditional Sakura dress. My hand immediately dives to her red panties, a damp patch already present on the front. I simply hold my fingers against the wetness, and her womanhood.

I grin at her, not moving, I can feel the heat radiating from her, the need. She whimpers again, trying to move closer to my fingers, but I hold her steady, moving my fingers so that they do nothing but rest atop her most private place. It drives her crazy, having stimulation so close, yet not doing anything.

It doesn't take long till she breaks. With a snarl, she roughly snatches both my arms, holding them above my head. "Enough! I told you not to tease Akagi! Now I'm going to devour every inch of you, over and over again." Her expression is almost feral, unable to contain the pure need or lust inside.

As she pulls at my trousers, eager to get to the main event, I look over to see our two cups of tea, now going cold. Inside I bemoan the waste of the beverages, but I have far more interesting things to look forward too.

My heart is still beating rapidly in my chest, but at least my breathing has slowed now. I turn over on the sofa and give Akagi a kiss on the tip of her nose, then another, then another, and she giggles excitedly.

We were both lying on the sofa, completely nude, our clothes strewn around the area in disarray. I let out a loud sigh of exhaustion and Akagi's arms wrap around me.

"Did I wear you out, dear husband? I did warn you not to tease me… You know how I can get at this time of year…"

I feel one of her hands slowly run down my body, her nails lightly scratching at my skin, until she reaches my manhood, and slowly running her hand over it and I gasp at the sensation, still incredibly sensitive and sore from our debauchery.

Her hand runs back up to my shoulder, holding me closer for snuggling. I let out a light laugh before replying. "Perhaps, but it was worth it. Are you sated?" She certainly seemed to have calmed down, so I assumed the answer was yes.

"Well… yes… for now. I fear you might not get much sleep this week though... sorry. And Kaga will soon want your attention as well…"

"Hey… promise me you'll go easy on me this week… I can't keep going forever…" I beg for mercy half-jokingly.

She giggles, her ears twitching. "No promises dear… you are my mate, it's your job to see to these things. But I will endeavour to not disturb you when working in the future… but, as I said, no promises… It took all my self-control to not tie you down and have my way with you when you denied me…" She says it with a grin, but while I would like to think she's joking, I honestly think that she was close to doing just that.

"So you broke stuff in the dojo instead?" I joke, but she nods seriously.

"I had to take my sexual frustration out on something. I merely destroyed some of the punching bags, easily replaced."

I roll my eyes before closing them and leaning forwards, resting my head on her bosom. It's warm and soft, and I can faintly hear her heartbeat through her skin. Her tails coil around me, brushing my bare skin softly as I enjoy her warmth.

"These urges can be such a pain..." Her happy demeanour falters and her ears flatten against her scalp as she keeps talking in a sad tone. "… it's such a cruel thing. Kitsune's are known to have mating seasons, we are naturally fertile, we are born with the urge, the need to mate, to procreate… I am kitsune… yet also Kansen… I have these urges… but can never fully act on them…"

A pang of guilt pierces my chest. God, I wanted to tell her. I really did. I was being incredibly selfish... I had received a message from Akashi a week back. 97% effective, that's what the message had said. However, they were still testing for any negative side effects. I knew my wife desperately wanted a child, a kit so to speak. But I hadn't told her.

I was scared, both for her, and myself. Akagi's previous mood demonstrated what she could be like. If I told her about it, I could easily imagine her demanding the treatment immediately, side-effects be damned. If anything happened to her... I would never forgive myself... That in its own right was selfish... but there was also another factor... I hadn't decided if I wanted a child yet... and I was terrified my stubborn wife would push me into something I would regret.

As I mull these ideas over in my head, my gaze takes in Akagi's expression, her sad drooping ears, her still tails. Her crimson eyes bore into my own with a sadness that I struggle to comprehend. I had to do it... I had to tell her... I would have to hope she would be patient and take my own feelings into account.

"Akagi, I..."

The front door unlocks, opening and closing loudly, interrupting me and perking my wife's ears up. I'm somewhat confused. Kaga shouldn't be back from her maintenance yet? Did she finish early perhaps? Was Belfast back? But she knew exactly what we were up to, and would have known better than to disturb us.

Akagi seems to think it might be Kaga, calling out. "Dear sister? No… wait…" She sniffs the air, discerning the scent of the person entering our home. Her eyes widen in surprise as she realises who it is.

I hear footsteps enter the room, and I sit up to find myself looking directly at Enterprise. Her serious expression immediately cracks as she looks at the scene in front of her in surprise, then lowers her head, staring intently at the floor as a blush races up her neck.

"Enterprise!?" I'm shocked. The latest sighting of her put her close by, but she'd been rogue for almost three months, I had no reason to believe she would return to port. I'm so glad to see her, back at the port and ok, a large smile crosses my lips as I stare at her.

Then, I realize the cause of her reaction. Both me and Akagi, clearly in the process of having post-coital snuggles, completely naked and the sofa a mess of ruffled pillows and sweat. I roll off the sofa in a desperate attempt to fit some of my clothing back on.

In the meantime, Enterprise simply waits, looking everywhere else but at me, hands behind her back. Akagi, on the other hand, silently gets up, fully nude, and lithely walks to the bedroom, and almost immediately walks straight back out wearing her silk nightgown, tightening the sash around her waist as she does so.

I'm still struggling to get my trousers secured around my waist, and as I watch, my eyes follow my wife as she struts towards Enterprise. Her tails are completely still, as are her ears. I can't see her face, but I can tell she's unhappy.

She reaches Enterprise and the Eagle Union carrier looks up in surprise, not expecting the fox to approach her.

Akagi raises her hand and strikes Enterprise with the back of her hand full force. The sound of the slap reverberates around the room and I gasp at my wife's actions.

"That, was for daring to strike my husband." Akagi speaks in a loud scathing tone. And she follows through, with yet another hard strike, reddening Enterprise's cheek further.

"And that, was for abandoning him. Do you have any idea of the extent of what you put him through?! Three months! He faced questions from Naval HQ, he struggled with the Sirens without you! He was worried about you! You abandoned your post; you are unfit to bear the responsibility of a Kansen!" She shouts at Enterprise, her tails puffed up in anger. Enterprise simply stands there, her head bowed in shame, taking the abuse.

Akagi's breathing is ragged, but she tries to compose herself, speaking in a quieter tone, although annoyance and anger are still clear in her voice as she grits her teeth. "I presume you are here to speak to Shikkan. Then you may say your piece, but afterwards, I want you gone. And never… never come into my home uninvited again."

Akagi walks briskly away, heading to the bedroom. As she passes, I open my mouth to say something, although I'm unsure of what I would do. Defend Enterprise? Admonish Akagi? Comfort her? I don't know. But before I say anything, I swallow back my words as she shoots me a look of warning, with searing fury in her eyes. I don't think I had ever seen her so angry.

She slams the door shut behind her. I button up my shirt quickly and rush over to Enterprise.

"I'm so sorry, are you ok?" She nods demurely. Her cheek is a bright red from Akagi's hand, and I reach out, stroking it gently. She wince's at my touch, along with an embarrassed look, and moves back, away from my touch.

"It looks painful…"

She shakes her head, speaking in a meek, quiet voice. "It's fine… I deserved it… I struck you after all… and I left… I deserve far worse…" Come to think of it, I didn't even know how Akagi knew that Enterprise had slapped me. I certainly hadn't told her, and it was one-way glass, she couldn't see the events that had transpired.

Enterprise straightens her back, strength returning to her eyes, but also a formality, a stoic façade. She speaks to me, not with a friendly smile, but a monotone, official voice. "I.. I'm reporting back for duty, sir. I understand that I deserted my post. I cannot excuse my actions, you may punish me as you see fit, Commander."

I sigh, and reply in a hurt tone. "Enty… you don't need to be so formal… Why did you leave the port for so long, what were you doing? I don't want to punish you, I just want to know why…"

Her expression falters for a second, pain, and emotion in her eyes before she steels herself and replies in the same monotone voice. "My designation is Enterprise, or CV-6, please call me as such. I needed to clear my head. When I heard of the surprise attack on the port… and I was not present to defend it… to defend… you.

Again, a flash of emotions is awkwardly covered by the carrier. "I could not face returning to that shame. So instead, I focused my ire on the Sirens. It was a mistake. I deserve punishment, sir."

"I… Enty… Um… Enterprise… I'm sorry… about what I sa.." She cut's me off, her eyes fixated on the bedroom door behind me. She shakes her head silently.

"Just do your duty. I'll do mine. I need a fitting punishment for dereliction of duty."

I want to scream, cry. Shout at her, anything. After all this time. She comes back, and puts on this cold shoulder, this official kansen, ignoring our friendship completely. I give in, exasperated.

"Fine… Report to repair bay, they will uninstall your rigging. You are hereby taken from active duty, and not to leave this port until I say otherwise."

Her eyes widen in surprise, her mask slipping slightly. "Commander!" She protests.

I knew why, it was the punishment. It was light, incredibly so. She had gone rogue for three months, ignored orders. She should have her wisdom cube removed, destroyed for such an act. At the very least, she should be held, pending further investigation.

I raise my eyebrow. "Is there a problem. Enty…Enterprise. You asked me to do my duty, I am performing it. Do you question my leadership?"

Immediately she simmers down shaking her head. "Thank you, sir."

"How did you get in here, the front door was locked?" I ask, genuinely curious.

She blushes slightly, no doubt recalling what she walked in on. Nonetheless, she replies professionally. "I… took the spare from your office stuff, it was all piled outside the office door, for building work, I presume. I… needed to speak to you in person about my return… I apologize for the interruption; I shouldn't have intruded. I should have known you would be… busy."

She produces the keycard from her pocket, handing it over to me.

"Sir." She salutes stiffly and turns, walking away and up the stairs.

Damnit. Why was she acting like this? I had been so worried for her over the past few months. I had desperately wanted to apologize for my words in the interrogation room that day. To tell her… that I felt… something… for her. And… deep down, I had wanted her to actually tell me her feelings, properly.

And now… here she was. Forcing herself to keep me at arm's length, even though it clearly pained her. She hadn't even reacted when Akagi had hit her, just taking it, very much unlike her. I wanted to call out, say something.

"Enty…" I begin to call, but she turns, just slightly, her cold demeanour breaking for a second as she offers me a sad smile, shaking her head, then continuing out of sight.

I stay standing there, confused, alone for a couple of minutes. I try to gather my thoughts, but I force myself to brush it all aside. Akagi… she was so angry… I really should go check on her. I quickly head towards the bedroom, opening the door slowly, and calling out.

"Akagi?" I had no idea what I was walking into, and I was terrified. But I needed to face my wife. To my surprise, she looks up from the bed, where she was lying, reading a romance novel with a smile.

"Yes, dear husband, all sorted?"

"I…" I stutter, confused. She was in such a furious mood earlier, yet seemed perfectly fine now? Akagi smiles, sensing my confusion.

"I was angry at her. Not you. Unless you give me reason... Like reprimanding me for doing what I did. Telling me I had no right. Defending her."

Her eyes narrow at me as she lists things. "Well? Do you want to defend her?"

My heart jumps into my throat, but I try to remain calm, and give my wife a carefully worded answer to placate her, and also have it be truth. "I… disapprove of your actions. But I can understand your reasoning. I have no right to judge you for it."

She smiles at me. "Good. She put you through so much. She even lay her hands on you. I couldn't let that go. My anger may have gotten the better of me, but I shall not apologize for it."

She pats the bed next to her, and I promptly sit myself next to her as she puts the book on the nightstand. "I'm glad to hear you say that. I had no wish to argue with you… I was in such a good mood after our little session…"

Her tails dance around us slowly and her ears twitch on occasion, showcasing that she was in a decently happy mood. "We missed a good portion of our cuddling time, do you wish to resume?" She moves closer, her legs brushing my own. After feeling so stressed with Enterprise, and all that drama, it feels good to just come back to Akagi, to not fight, just to enjoy my wife's company.

Yet… something is niggling me, and while it might be the equivalent of stepping on a lions tail, I feel like I have to know. "How… did you know she had slapped me?"

She gives me a faint smile. "Rumor spreads quickly dear, especially a kansen striking their commander."

"And do you… know why she did so?" I ask tentatively, terrified of the answer.

"I do not." Inside I sigh in relief. "And it matters not, striking a superior officer is unacceptable. And striking my husband… is completely unforgiveable. So, she deserved a strike in return."

She turns to me, minor annoyance in her voice. "If you want to partake in the warmth of my body, you shall have to stop talking about her. I find it distasteful."

I nod, all too eager to move on from the subject myself. I snuggle closer, closing my eyes and resting my head on her bossom like I did back on the sofa.

I awake to the sound of footsteps coming down the steps from the front door. I feel a gentle brushing sensation on top my head, and a glance upwards confirms that Akagi is softly running her hand through my hair, stroking me gently.

She smiles when she sees that I'm awake. "You nodded off dear, right on top of me…" I blush, quickly looking at the time. I'd been asleep for almost an hour and a half. That must have been uncomfortable for her and I apologize for inconveniencing her.

"Nonsense. It was very pleasant, I simply continued reading this novel in the meantime. You were murmuring in your sleep, it was quite adorable honestly, I couldn't bring myself to rouse you."

I smile at her, then turn my head as I hear the bedroom door open and Kaga's face appears, peering into the room curiously. A thought occurs to me. "Kaga? It's quite late, was everything ok with maintenance?

Her lips turn upwards into a smile as she fully opens the door and steps inside. "Yes, fine. Needed some extra armaments fitted to my planes, so that took longer than I was anticipating. Were you worried?"

I blush lightly but reply. "I always worry about my wives…"

She grins at me with a slight blush herself, but her expression hardens as she surveys me. "I heard that Enterprise is back?"

"She is. She… err… came by to let me know."

Akagi speaks up. "And I struck her for what she put our husband through."

Kaga smiles at her sister approvingly. "Hmm… good. She deserved it. If I was here, I may well have done the same… "

She turns her attention to me. "I understand she is your…" She pauses, then continues with a note of distaste. "… friend."

"But the disrespect she has brought on herself and you is unforgiveable… I trust you punished her accordingly?"

Before I can answer, Akagi replies snidely. "Hmph… of course he didn't… he barely slapped her wrists for such transgressions." So, she had been listening in on our conversation… I suspected as much.

Annoyance and anger flash across Kaga's face, but she sighs, flashing me a smile, seeming to discard her feelings on the matter. "…hmm… I disapprove, as a fellow Kansen, and as your wife. But you are the Shikikan, so it is your call. She should have been severely punished… but I know you two are close… so I suppose it is unfair to ask that of you."

Akagi nods beside me. "My thoughts exactly."

My heart tightens, I loved Enterprise… as a friend… and possibly more, but did my wives really disapprove of her that much?

Akagi's tails thrash around her in annoyance, the conversation having contained far more Enterprise than she would like. Kaga waltzes over to the bed and sits on the edge, joining her sister in running her hands through my hair. "Enough chit chat… I believe you promised me a game?" She eyes me intently.

I nod and start to get up, but Kaga stops me, placing one hand on my shoulder and easing me back down as she lies back onto the bed next to me. "I was thinking we might try a different type of game…" She blushes, yet her eyes are lusty and sensuous.

Akagi sniffs the air, discovering some scent which I could not smell, then laughs delightfully. "Ah, dear sister, so it's your time too?"

Kaga's cheeks immediately flush beet red, but nonetheless grinds her thighs together. "I… was trying to be a bit more tactful… It is not something I'm proud of…" Kaga was always much better at hiding when she was in heat, at least, compared to her sister, who openly embraced her lustful urges.

Akagi pushes her chest into my side, and I feel her tails begin to softly run down my leg. "Dear… I believe I am also in need of some… relief again…"

I can't help but exclaim. "Again! Really… So soon after?"

She laughs before she clutches me tight, her voice suddenly much closer. "Are you calling me a slut, dear husband?"

"I...um…no" I stutter out.

She just laughs even more at my reaction. "No need to mince your words…" She brings her lips to my ear. "that's exactly what I am… your slutty fox-wife…" I feel a wet warmth enter my ear briefly, as Akagi sticks her tongue in and out of her mouth quickly, dipping it into my ear.

"So... clearly you should see to me first…" Akagi whispers.

Suddenly, Kaga is much closer on my right, eying her sister in annoyance as she clasps my arm possessively. "No. Absolutely not. It sounds like you've already had your fill. It's clearly my turn.

Akagi immediately shoots back. "Hmph. You've always been much better at resisting the urges. I'm completely overcome, I require more attention. You can have your turn afterwards."

Kaga narrows her eyes at her sister and continues bickering. I stay there, lying down as my two wives fight over who gets to indulge themselves first.

I'll probably have to intervene and tell Akagi to wait, and that it was only fair Kaga was next. But for now, I simply lie back and close my eyes, enjoying the rest, knowing full well it won't last long.