Tatoes here, chapter 18, back to the regularly scheduled program of the ever growing Subaru harem.

Making their way down the halls and out the main door Subaru and Ram were on a journey to Priscilla's territory. Finally on the outside Subaru saw Crusch waiting by the main gate to see them out, her hair flowed in the mildly windy day creating a very cinematic scene, she gained a big smile once she saw two….well mainly when she saw Subaru, Crusch had mixed feelings on Ram since she knew she was also part of the Subaru harem or at least she has slept with him. To Crusch the harem wasn't that big of a deal on paper but once she thought about sharing the black haired boy her heart hurt a bit, that's what she gets for not thinking things through, her mind was beginning to overheat as she didn't even realize that Subaru had put his hand on her shoulder in concern.

[Subaru] "You okay?"

[Crusch] "Uh, yes I'm fine, please take care of your negotiations."

[Ram] "Just tell Barusu not to sleep with this one."

[Subaru] "What? I'm not gonna sleep with her, why is that your first assumption?"

[Ram] "Ram feels like we had this same conversation when coming to Crusch-sama's manor."

[Crusch] "Wha-I…..Ahem, like Ram-san said don't sleep with her…"

[Subaru] "See what you did!"

[Ram] "Ram has done nothing wrong, Ram simply brought attention to a long running problem."

[Subaru] "Ugh whatever let's just go."

Hoping into the carriage both Subaru and Ram were ready to go. Watching them both get into the cart was Crusch who was a bit saddened to see them leave even though he would be back, something else that made her sad was the fact that the carriage had started moving and Subaru hadn't even said goodbye….she watched as the carriage moved further and further away until it suddenly stopped, jumping out of it was Subaru who started to run back towards Crusch which only made her heart full with joy, finally reaching her Subaru picked her up in his arms swinging her around while locking her in a kiss, once again her feelings for him were reconfirmed as she was giggling as they kissed. Setting her back down Subaru could see her nearly heart shaped eyes and wide smile, a smile really did suit her and he was happy to be the one to give it to her, with a final wave goodbye Subaru ran back to the cart, jumping in, and continuing the ride.

Crusch watch them ride off into the distance, she was overjoyed at his affectionate goodbye and she felt as if her whole face was on fire, she forgot for a second how irresponsible it was for her to be in love with this man, ignoring those problems Crusch turned around and made her way back into the house awaiting their return.

[Ram] "So you could give Crusch-sama a kiss and a hug but can't have sex with Ram?"

Nearly 30 minutes had passed since the carriage left the mansion, in that time the cart was dead silent with Ram staring at Subaru making him uncomfortable in the process.

[Subaru] "What kind of question is that? Those are completely two different things."

[Ram] "It is both physical contact and the exchange of body fluids."

[Subaru] "When you put it like that it sounds bad…..wait I already promised you I would do something with you later so calm down."

[Ram] "Hmph, you should still make it up to Ram by giving me a kiss as well."

[Subaru] "you sure? Because I'm fine with that but I'm afraid you'll get into it and want more…."

[Ram] "That is…..not totally false, either way Ram still wants one…."

With a chuckle Subaru leaned down slightly and caught Ram's lips into a kiss, he didn't realize how long it had been since he did something like this with her, he could feel her lips move vigorously as if she had been needing this for a long time, her arms reached up and wrapped around his neck pulling him deeper into the kiss, for a second he wanted to reject it because he knew it would only go further if he let her cling to him like this. It had been a few minutes since the two went from a simple kiss to a full make out session, luckily the driver couldn't hear or see anything from the front seat as their carriage was a bit fancier which gave them privacy. Ram was hungry for any kind of intimate actions with Subaru, she tried to act unfazed but it hurt her to see Subaru care for all the other women except her, of course she could never tell him this because it would be too embarrassing and it would make her seem weak. Even though she would never tell him Subaru could feel her need though this, he couldn't tell if it was just because she was horny or because she really liked him but either way he could feel that she needed this.

[Subaru] "mmm~ wait, we should stop now…"

[Ram] "No! Uh, what Ram meant was that it would be rude of Barusu to get Ram going only to stop."

[Subaru] "I told you this would happen, listen when we get back to the mansion we could continue, right now I need to think on how to get Priscilla to trust us…."

[Ram] "ugh."

[Subaru] "Look I'm sorry but we should be there soon...actually like about another 20 minutes...don't look at me like that!"

[Ram] "What better way to kill time then to spend it with Ram."

[Subaru] "You have a good point….but that still doesn't mean I shouldn't think about what I should do, I've only spoken with Priscilla twice….well technically once but still, I have very little info on her except for the fact she is very pretentious….this is going to be a difficult one…"

[Ram] "Yes dressing nicely doesn't change your pitifulness."

[Subaru] "So mean! Just for that I'm gonna resist you the whole ride there!"

Sitting with his arms crossed and his head tilted up and away from Ram, Subaru didn't exactly hate the idea of making out with her for a bit but he also really needed to plan things out, the gears in his mind turned as he ran the multiple things he could do to become friendly with her, he knows she can be really bitchy….like extremely bitchy….she also isn't afraid to say what she wants and if she started saying mean things about Emilia, then Subaru wouldn't be able to control himself.

[Ram] "The way Barusu phrased the question made it seem like a challenge."

[Subaru] "Huh? I'm sorry I was spaced out, what did you say?"

[Ram] "Playing hard to get already, Barusu was always one to use dirty tactics."

[Subaru] "No I'm serious what did you say I wasn't paying attention."

[Ram] "Ha, trying time to get Ram to repeat herself in an attempt to gain the upper hand will not work here!"

[Subaru] "What the hell kinda fantasy are you running here?!"

Ram finally saw something she thought was worth putting effort into, as if a switch was flipped the whole atmosphere of the car changed, Ram began to move slowly and seductively, she stood up crossing one leg in front of the other as she slowly approached Subaru who was engrossed by the scene. He was starting to piece together what she said and decided he would amuse her for a little bit, turning his head away once again Subaru heard a slight gasp come from Ram along with a very small, almost inaudible chuckle. Going In front of his view Ram made sure his eyes were on her when she slightly lifted up her skirt showing the suspenders that hooked her panties to her leggings, Subaru was a simple man so when he saw this she basically had his full attention, once she saw this she slowly began raising her skirt even more ever so slowly, no more than a few seconds had she passed but to Subaru it felt like an eternity, he had seen her fully naked before so why does almost seeing her panties excite him so much? For just a second she flashed him, earning a child-like smile from him only to drop her skirt, covering herself up again, Subaru looked up at her and realized that he was playing right into her hands.

[Subaru] "You almost had me there, too bad, you won't get me again."

[Ram] "Ha, let's see if Barusu is more than just his words."

Ram reached down for Subaru's hand but he quickly jerked it away and crossed his arms on his chest, Ram knew she needed to step up her game and took a seat right next to Subaru. Ram loosened up the sleeves on her arms, taking them off and throwing them on Subaru which he brushed off, her arms were exposed which slightly intrigued Subaru, he figured since it wasn't something he would see often that it caught his eye so much, shaking his head Subaru resumed to stare blankly away from the pink haired maid who now wrapped her arms around his neck, she tried pulling him close but he wouldn't budge, stepping up her game a little more Ram stood up with her arms still wrapped around him and planted herself in his lap. His head shot towards her as she gave him a smug smile knowing that she had his attention, he could feel her soft pillowy thighs on top of his and naturally being a man a certain physical reaction was imminent. Ram could tell he was trying to hold it back so she began to lightly move her hips stimulating him even further, with one hand she in buttoned his collar leaving his neck and collar bone completely open, she took advantage of this by planting her lips and sucking on it, Subaru didn't stop her as he was using every last bit of mental strength to convince himself not to give in. It felt good is what he thought, she wasn't sucking hard enough to leave marks but it felt nice and sorta therapeutic, he didn't notice but somehow Ram got a hold of one of his hands and then placed it on her breasts, Subaru could feel the soft mound under his hand and gave it a little squeeze still not knowing what it was since he wasn't looking at her, after a minute he could instantly tell what it was by the feel of it, he gave it another squeeze which earning a sharp breath out of Ram right onto his neck, the sudden blow of air onto his slightly wet neck made him shudder a little bit. Ram went back to moving her hips back and forth while sucking his neck, this was too much stimulation for just one man and soon the thing he was trying to hold back so much popped up earning a gasp from Ram, Subaru looked down and saw the devious smile form on her face, moving her hips at a even greater speed she was basically dry riding him but he couldn't complain, it felt too good.

[Ram] "Ah~ Barusu isn't as resilient as he said he was!"

Subaru said nothing but instead stared into her eyes giving light moans which aroused her further, he couldn't help it, her rosy lips called for him and her slightly labored breathing was too erotic, Subaru continued to massage her breasts and enjoyed the sight before him, his face grew closer and both knew what was coming next…...Without warning the door of the carriage swung open freezing the two in their tracks, sunlight shined in highlighting them both, a silhouette of a person stood there casting their shadow into the carriage.

[Priscilla] "How disgusting! I chose to be Courteous and greet mine guests like a good hostess only to find two lustful beings dirtying mine air with their sin."

Whatever steamy atmosphere was in the carriage was gone out the window, any feeling of arousal or stimulating thoughts were also gone, almost in an instant Ram jumped off Subaru's lap and tried to calm her flaming face while Subaru himself sat there like a child who just got disciplined, his hands were on his knees and his face was down, neither the demon or the black haired man could look her in the eyes, the cart was silent and the ashamed duo couldn't figure out how they were so caught up with each other that they didn't notice that they had already arrived….things were already to a rough start.

[Ram] "My apologies Priscilla-sama, Barusu is a lonely person who can get out of control if not properly cared to."

[Subaru] "Oi! Don't be saying stupid stuff like that around people we are trying to impress! Ahem, please forgive us Priscilla-san i don't know-"

[Priscilla] "Let me stop you right there, if you wish to speak mine name then you must use the proper terms, we are not equals nor am I on your level, you will refer to me as your majesty since I can't seem to find it in me to even let a person like you speak mine true name."

[Subaru] "...what?"

[Priscilla] "Hmph, if you cannot agree to mine terms then you may leave!"

[Ram] "Please Priscilla-sama forgive Barusu, although at first glance he may seem like a no good, pitiful man….in truth he is but he is also a reliable person when it comes down to it."

[Subaru] "There are more negatives than positives in that sentence!"

[Priscilla] "Heh, you two amuse me, more the pink one then the other."

[Ram] "Thank you Priscilla-sama."

[Priscilla] "It is far too humid out here to continue conversation, the fool and the pink one follow me."

Subaru was internally grinding his teeth, he didn't like her to begin with and now she was looking even further down on him, the memory where she made a fool of him and kicked him were still fresh in his mind…..calm down….he needs to calm down, she has already taken a liking to Ram and her weird personality so these two might actually get along fine, Subaru was sent here because he was good at making allies but it didn't have to be Subaru who made the ally, if Ram could do this whole thing then it would be one less problem to worry about. Subaru decided he would bite his tongue and trust in Ram to do this one.

Leaving the carriage and following Priscilla through the giant doors in front of her mansion, Subaru and Ram looked around admiring the abundance of red coloring around the place, Ram was right next to Priscilla as they walked while Subaru lagged behind, he wanted to get close to Ram and tell her the plan but he felt Priscilla would somehow get upset if he got close. Once again internally battling himself to not get angry, the only positive thing he could think about her was that she was hot…...he really was scum for looking at her that way but he needed to find some sort of light to keep him away from the dark, he watched her figure in front of him sway with such confidence and dignity…...ugh he didn't like where this was going so he chose just to ignore it all together.

Leading them into a massive room that was once again covered in the color red Priscilla sat in a chair in the back of the room. Subaru vaguely remembered this place, that only brought back the bad memories of that time, it was probably his lowest he had ever been, begging and suffering…..he would have given up at that point if it wasn't for Rem…..Subaru decided he would give her a great big hug when he gets back to her eventually. Priscilla gestured then to sit at a table a bit to her right.

[Priscilla] "Now then, you two are here to seek mine comradery."

[Ram] "Yes that is correct Priscilla-sama, the Emilia camp wishes to be on better terms with the other candidates for that is also part of her motto."

[Priscilla] "Oh I see, so far your first impressions have not been the best."

[Ram] "Please forgive us for that, Priscilla-sama, Barusu and Ram are occasionally lovers."

[Subaru] "Don't go off saying things like that!"

[Priscilla] "Hmph I see, why the world would put you two before me is questionable but I will see that your purpose is fulfilled…..What are you peasants whispering about over there?"

While Priscilla was talking Subaru quickly told Ram the plan and she was a bit reluctant but chose to follow along, Ram wasn't the best at making friends but if all she had to do was make fun of Subaru then it would be no problem.

[Ram] "Barusu was just saying how he needed to use the bathroom, he has the bladder of a child so please forgive him."

[Priscilla] "Ha, yes he seems like he would, it is around the corner and to the left, I trust you'll be able to stay out of mine dirty laundry, actually no, use the guest bathroom downstairs."

Subaru got up and headed out the door suppressing his frustration, this would be harder than he thought, if Al was here than maybe he could chat with him but Priscilla said earlier that he took off somewhere when he heard Ram was coming, he didn't really know they had history together but that's a mystery for another day, as he was leaving he could hear Ram spit one more insult his way which only added to his annoyance, even though the stuff that Ram said used to hurt him and annoy him but, recently he would feel weird if she didn't say an insult or two so taking her words wouldn't be as bad. After spending some time in the bathroom Subaru once again made his way back into the large room where there was a smiling Ram and a laughing Priscilla which laughed even more once he entered the room.

[Priscilla] "haha, I remember you now, Ram-san has brought back my memory, you were the fool who embarrassed yourself at the royal conference, it surprised me to see you still here after that debacle!"

[Subaru] "..."

[Priscilla] "I figured the half-witch would be killed by now but Ram-san said you saved them all which is commendable although not believable."

Subaru didn't hear the half compliment but instead heard only half-witch, he took a sharp inhale when he heard that, alerting Ram to his emotions, he grew a fierce look which stunned everyone in the room, it could basically be called his ability to intimidate people that he has no chance against, guess he has to thank his mom for these eyes. Priscilla even though taken back for just a second, giggles at his reaction finding it cute, Ram got up and rushed to his side holding his arm and trying to get him to face her, she knew he always did stupid and rash things when he couldn't control his emotions and now was no different, Ram was clinging to his arm so desperately that she was practically pulling his arm off, Priscilla only sat in her chair and chuckled at the sight which only pissed him off more. Out of options Ram did the only thing she could think of and jumped up to kiss Subaru, he was quite a bit taller than her and not to mention he wasn't leaning over or anything so when she jumped up to kiss him she ended up slamming her teeth into his which hurt both of them but, she was just happy to finally get his attention.

[Priscilla] "Hehe, I see what you mean now, if not cared for this fool would get into a lot of trouble, although he does look quite handsome like that."

Once again Subaru didn't hear her words mainly because he was focused on Ram who was looking up at him innocently….it reminded him of Rem...was that wrong? Either way the pain of his teeth and the begging girl in front of him were the only things on his mind.

[Ram] "Barusu are you calm now?"

[Subaru] "...yeah I guess…...that really hurt right there, you're lucky I didn't chip a tooth."

[Ram] "Ram did what she had to do."

[Priscilla] "That was quite a sight, if thy wish it you may continue under the condition that I watch."

[Ram] "my apologies Priscilla-sama but Barusu usually doesn't spend time as lovers with Ram."

[Priscilla] "Oh and why not?"

[Ram] "Well….my apologies but that is a personal matter at the Emilia camp, please understand why I can't speak on it."

[Priscilla] "Hmph, if you say so, boy, why do you stare at me so intensely, I know mine beauty is something all men want to see but you don't stare at me with lustful eyes do you? I can see in your eyes you stare with much hate and disgust, even though I have only seen you once before today, tell me why is it that you look at me with such a handsome and hateful face?"

[Subaru] "..."

[Priscilla] "My more intense you get only makes you more attractive, although mine self would never get involved with a peasant like yourself, I see what you like in him now Ram-san."

[Ram] "Yes Barusu can be attractive at times."

The way she spoke, and the way she liked his anger reminded him of Elsa which only added to his disgust, this wouldn't work out, she may be hot but it still didn't matter when he couldn't see her that way. He subconsciously had made a fierce face even though he tried not to, she seemed to like it just the same though, luckily she wasn't turned on by his anger like Elsa was or else he might just never want to be in the same room as her.

[Priscilla] "Earlier I offered you two thy ability to continue, now it is no longer an offer, continue."

[Subaru] "What?"

[Priscilla] "it intrigued me enough for mine self to want to watch more, now continue."

[Subaru] "What are you some kind of pervert?!"

[Ram] "Barusu!"

[Priscilla] "Excuse me?! I offer you two the privilege of being able to breath mine air and you choose to disrespect me? Your goal was to strengthen the bond between our camps but currently you have broken it, do not be surprised if I declare war onto you."

[Subaru] "WAIT, Wait, I'm sorry, fine we'll do it, just please don't do anything like that."

[Priscilla] "heh, very well then, proceed."

Subaru let out a deep exhale while turning towards Ram, her face was one of confusion and astonishment, when she woke up today she would have no idea what events would take place today but every second of the day has been a surprising one. Subaru could see the faint blush in her cheeks and what looked like a small smile form on her face as she looked up at him, her arms were huddled in front of her like a nervous school girl about to get their first kiss, it was a cute enough sight to relieve some of Subaru's stress, he brought his hands up and cupped one of her cheeks lifting her face up, Subaru then leaned down and met her lips in a soft kiss, there was no movement at first but soon they both got into it. Subaru almost forgot that there was someone watching them…..almost, out the corner of his eye he could see her sitting legs crossed and a hand on her chin as if she was studying them, she saw him staring at her and gave a playful wink to mess with him, Subaru was getting upset but if it wasn't for the attractive young lady biting his lower lip then he probably would have left. Subaru's hands roamed Ram's body and made their way to her hips, Her arms were wrapped around his neck which seemed to be the most comfortable for her, Subaru could feel his unfinished business from earlier start to rise up again, his hormones were flowing freely and soon he wouldn't be able to control himself, his hands which were on her hips went lower and caressed her legs which earned a slight yelp out of Ram, he felt up her silky leggings and made his way up to her ass, giving it a squeeze.

[Ram] "Barusu! Don't you think that's a bit much?!"

Ram broke the kiss to look up at Subaru but she noticed his eyes weren't on her but instead on Priscilla who was still sitting with her legs crossed and a hand resting on her chin, except this time she had a blush on her face, Ram could see his still fierce eyes focus on the candidate instead of her which made her feel a bit sad.

[Priscilla] "Hehe, that's enough, this has been an eventful evening, you two may leave and make sure to come back earlier this time, if you keep mine self waiting long then any alliance will be off the table."

[Ram] "But Priscilla-sama we just got here-"

[Priscilla] "Yes and now you will leave, do not make me repeat myself."

[Ram] "Yes Priscilla-sama, have a good evening."

Subaru didn't say a word but instead slowly started to walk backwards without breaking eye contact with Priscilla, the whole time he was making out with Ram he seemed to be staring at her, Priscilla laughed at the way his stare made her feel, her cheeks were flushed but she didn't even seem to be bothered by it. Out the doors and past the gate the two went leaving the crimson mansion behind, through her window Priscilla watched the carriage disappear into the distance.

[Priscilla] "Hehe, these will be an interesting few days…."

There we go, the official introduction to Priscilla, next chapter will be a treat that I've been working towards, as always I hoped you enjoyed, leave a review if you like and see you all next chapter!