Yo Peeps, GMG here with chapter 29. This chapter is shorter than the last swathe of them. Regardless, I hope you enjoy.

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Ghira was a bit surprised when Kali returned with a girl in a red jacket. Walking over, he took a look. "Something happen?"

Smiling at her husband, she nodded. "Just dropped something on the pier and she helped me, so I thought I'd get her a drink for her troubles."

"Shall I get the girls?"

"That would be appreciated, dear." Waving the girl to follow. "I'll show you to the kitchen."

May shuffled behind her, letting herself be led, while Ghira split from them, heading down a small set of stairs. His massive form dominated the halls of the ship. Despite the cramped feeling, it was well lit, so it felt open. Kali pressed a door open and motioned her in. "Take any seat. None of use are really too particular."

The sniper took a seat, while the Faunus went to work setting a pot on the stove after filling it with water. "Thank you."

A few minutes later, Ghira bustled into the kitchen, Ruby and Blake following after. He pulled a chair and sweeping it around to sit on it in reverse, resting his arms on the table. The couple looked at May, Ruby's eyes going wide. "You're the one from the Breach!"

Blake concurred. "The sniper, right?" she asked. "Thanks for the help there."

"So I'm not the only one she's helped," Kali mused. "I'm glad I offered you a drink for your help."

Playing along, May smiled awkwardly. "It wasn't much."

A small silence ensued before Blake remembered something. "You said something about a bookstore, if I remember. Was there anything interesting when you went?"

"Yes." May replied. "I managed to find some rather interesting stories. One that caught my eye was called Ninjas of Love or something." Scratching the back of her head, she smiled. "Not sure why the lady at the register looked at me weird. Isn't just a book about ninjas and romance."

Blake coughed, blushing at the knowing looks of the other three in the room. "Not exactly."

"From what I had read," Ghira started. "It's basically smut, though my daughter will vehemently deny that. What'd she call it, Kali?"

"Adult Literature," replied the Faunus woman. "Very adult, indeed."

Ruby snickered, recalling something. "Now that's a katana." The others laughed while May looked down at the cup that Kali had just set in front of her.

The steaming drink blew up a pleasant scent that she breathed in, letting it soothe her anxiety. Her smile eased and she laughed too. "Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to keep it from my team. Don't want those idiots getting any ideas."

"Speaking of," Blake added. "Where are you from? I assume you're to compete in the festival."

May shrugged. "Yeah, seems that way. I'm from Shade Academy, in Vacuo. That said, we're not exactly the favored to win among the Shade Teams."

"Why?" Ruby asked innocently.

A small smile formed on May's lip. "Team NDGO is the best team from our school. They're all really good on their own, but the synergy they have is what makes them hard to beat. Perks of their situation."

Ghira looked rather curious. "Situation?"

Coughing awkwardly, the sniper nodded. "They're together. Like, all of them, romantically. I know them personally and it's no joke. They really care for one another."

Ruby's silver eyes went wide. "Four people in a relationship?"

May nodded, averting her eyes. "Polygamy isn't usually regarded well in Vale, but in places like Vacuo it's a fair bit more common."

"Do you personally agree with it?" Blake asked. There was no malice in her voice. She was honestly curious.

Picking at her hoodie, she looked down at the fabric, avoiding the golden eyes. "Team NDGO are my best friends. If I had an issue with the issue, I'd not associate with them." Her voice lowered. "Besides, they're inspiring me to do the same," she whispered.

Ghira and Blake both glanced at each other. While Ruby or Ghira may not have heard, they had the Faunus trait to pick up on the statement. An encouraging smile from Kali steeled Blake. "May, may I speak to you in private real quick?"

Not sure why, May nodded. "Um, yeah?" Standing up, she waited for Blake to rise and followed her into the hall.

Ruby watched them leave. "Should I go with them?"

Kali shook her head. "No, let Blake handle this."

Blake turned to face May as soon as the door close, her voice low and slightly mad. "Are you following me and Ruby, then?"

"What?"

A pair of cat ears flickered. "I heard what you whispered. Something about NDGO inspiring you to do the same. Now, are you following me and Ruby because of that."

Trying to make an excuse, it died on her lips. She ran through a number of excuses, but tears came to her eyes as her frustration grew. Slipping down to the floor, she put her head in her hands. "I'm sorry."

Crouching down, Blake leaned down and looked into the girl's eye. "For what? Being attracted to someone, or well, someones in this case... That's hardly a crime."

"Then why ask me about it?" May snapped. What was Blake trying to do? Confuse her?

"Vacuo isn't the only one prone to polygamy," came the clipped response. When May looked at her, Blake smiled. "Menagerie has had its fair share of ménage à trois and other such arrangements."

May blinked. "Why are you telling me this?"

"Because you helped us." Blake sighed. "And you feel a lot like us. While Ruby may be more easily excited, we both still have our reserved moments and you like books." At May's stunned look, she chuckled. "Not the best reason, but it would be unfair not to give you a chance."

"You accepting this idea is a bit strange..."

Blake shrugged. "The later years of my childhood were shit." It was delivered with no sugar coating. Her parents weren't to blame for it either. The White Fang and its change of leadership had effectively put an early end to any semblance of a childhood. "Sorry if I seem a bit greedy for happiness." Shaking her head, she smiled. "I'll talk to Ruby about it later. If you'd do so, can you add your number to my scroll?"

The Faunus held out the device in question. May accepted it. "No trouble." Typing her info in, she handed it back.

The scroll was put away and Blake stood, helping May up. "We should get back in there."

May smiled in return. "Yeah."

End...

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