Bonus 7: The Game
It was a pleasant morning in Huntsville and Caleb could be seen entering a video game store. He approaches the male cashier, wearing the a black shirt with blue and white Capsule Corp. logo on the front and a nametag on the side.
"Hello sir, welcome to Gamestop. How can I help you?", the man greeted with a toothy grin.
"Yeah, I'm here to sell a few games.", Caleb replies showing five ps4 games he had in hand.
"Alright. We can definitely help you with that.", the cashier says in a delighted tone, "Did you want store credit or cash?"
"Appreciate it. Cash is good. The new PS5 is coming out and I'm just saving up as much as I can, you know.", Caleb replies returning the smile.
"Well you gonna have to wait a little longer then playboy, cuz you about to get five dollars.", the cashier says his cheerful tone morphing into a condescending malicious sneer.
Caleb was taken about by the change in attitude, "F-five dollars? But...these games cost me like forty or fifty each!"
"Five dollars!", the cashier says tauntingly waving five singles at him, " But really, I mean four, cuz you ugly."
"What the FUCK man?!"
"Three dollars! Cuz your broke ass cussin in my store.", The cashier says in an annoyed voice removing one dollar.
"Why are a doing this to me?", Caleb whines.
"Make that TWO dollars because you still here and you're getting on my nerve now.", the Cashier says removing another dollar.
"Is this even legal?", Caleb inquires flabbergasted.
"Alright, I'll be generous. I'll take these five games and in return you get a WHOLE one dollar. Hahahaha-"
"Stop! Stop stop stop there's no way any of that is true.", came the familiar voice of Ein interupting the story Caleb was telling. He, Ein, Zwei, Lyca, and Drei all sat in the living room as he had just finished his design work at home for today. Caleb and Lyca were playing Dragonball Fighterz, he was winning, while Ein and Zwei watch and Drei lay on the couch reading her book.
"Yeah, well MAYBE I exaggerated a little bit but that's what it feels like nowadays. Anyway, Zwei, the answers no. I refuse to set foot in a Gamestop.", Caleb affirms while getting off a smooth scythe combo with Goku black on Lyca's Videl as the She-wolf jaw drops seeing her character crash into a large building.
"Aww come on. I never got to buy from a real gamer retail store back at home.", Zwei whines slumping back again the arm of the couch.
"Wait, yes you did, during our off days you went to that place by our old apartment.", Ein points out.
"The bargain bin at Xien Po's doesn't count! I'm talking a genuine American retail store. Gamestop is like the Blockbuster of classic consumer entertainment.", Zwei stated with a gleam in her eye.
"With digital consoles becoming more popular, that's more true than you think.", Caleb replies getting off another wicked combo on Lyca's character to the She-wolf frustration.
"What is?", came the voice of Mirabelle walking up to them.
"Talking to Zwei about why Gamestop is evil and physical merchandise is getting capped by innovation.", Caleb replies and Lyca gets his character in the corner only for him to sub in Broly and proceed to run right through her again, "Good try Fluffy."
"Mmrrrgh...", Lyca grumbles furiously working the controller but softly blushing at her pet name.
"Really? This huge gaming library of disc games you have here? You can't tell me you're not proud of it. Like Twilight Sparkle and he legion of anime knick knacks.", Zwei replies.
"My figurines are NOT knick knacks! I ask that you place the proper respect on their authenticity and my pride as a collector.", Mirabelle spoke puffing her cheeks fuming.
"Did you just tell her to 'respect your gangster' in Britsh?", Drei comments raising an eyebrow.
"I think she just did. Annnnd let's gooo baby!", Caleb replies with a chortled as Lyca character is enveloped a a cataclysmic explosion much to her disbelief.
"Awwww I lost again?", Lyca bemoaned, "How are you so good at this Chief? I can never break your defense."
"This games all about stacking teams. Through trial and error. I managed to develop the perfect team that fits my playstyle: Vegito on point, Hit my anchor, and G-Black as support. I call'em the 'BlackExcellence' team.", Caleb explained with a smirk watching their reactions only to be met with silence, "For real? Nobody gets it?"
"Oh, that reminds me, is Camilla still busy? We were supposed to practice her social interaction skills today.", Ein asks.
"Yes, she said she was working on a new spell. Apparently, she was inspired by last weekend's...um...activity.", Mirabelle says with a sheepish smirk and flushed cheeks before Caleb and the others were instantly reminded of last weekend. Though Caleb and Ein only knew of the girls sudden sexy cosplay time, the others thoughts went to what they saw in his browser history.
"Heh, yeah, 'activity' sure is an interesting word to describe it.", Caleb replies in a sly tone.
"~Among a plethora of others, my Dear~", Mirabelles swoons cupping her flushed cheeks.
"It was soooo fun. We really need to do it again soon.", Lyca blushed with a cheerful grin as the others look to her in surprise. Zwei especially looked intrigued by the idea.
"P-Please don't make that a regular thing. It's awkward enough looking for overly curious eyes with your normal 'activity'. ", Ein advised with an embarrassed blush.
"I guess time will only tell.", Caleb replies with a shrug before turning to Lyca, "Alright, Fluffy, you wanna go another round?"
" Mmmm actually I'd like to play something else.", Lyca replies
"Ha! Ya made my girl rage quit!", Zwei expresses with a chuckle.
"Or, more accurately...quit.", Mirabelle clarifies before adjusting the couch letting her rest her
Caleb shakes his head choosing not to reply, "Sure sweety. Take your pick."
Lyca goes over to Caleb's game rack and starts rummaging through looking at the different titles and artwork and turning them over looking for the two player symbol she's come to recognize. She picks out a slightly lumpy game case that catches her eye named 'Dark Souls 3'. She opens it up and dozens of cards come spilling onto the floor. She picks them up examining them curiously.
"Hey, Chief, what are these?", she asks handing them to him.
"Huh, let's see...oh! UNO cards.". He expressed looking at the blue number 3 and wild card
"UNO? What's that?", Lyca says tilting her head examining a few cards she picks up.
"Oh, it's the really fun card game. Me and Vanessa used to play it when we were kids...and a little bit in college.", Caleb answered going over and picks up the rest of the cards forming a little stack, "Must've stuck these in there at some point."
"Uno. Is it purely a card game or are their other pieces needed?", Mirabelle curiously inquires.
"Just cards, Moon pie. ", Caleb answered.
"Huh, UNO...wait. Is that the game where you spin a wheel an make a bunch of really complicated financial decisions? I never understood how to win that game", Zwei inquires.
"You thinking of 'Game of Life' and everyone loses at it.", Drei commented.
"Poignant metaphor but this is not that. Uno is less complicated and more fun. Plus, I think up to like ten people in group can play.", Caleb replies.
"Ooh it sounds like fun. I wanna play Uno!", Lyca happily stated.
"It does sound interesting, I would like play too ", Mirabelle contently added
"Well count me, and ya did say up to 10 people can play right? Ein? Drei? You guys in?", Zwei inquires to her sisters.
"Hm, I suppose one game won't hurt. Plus, it'll be a good mental excercise keep my tactical senses and decision making skills sharp.", Ein spoke.
"You're make it sound like Sun Tsu's Art of War preschool edition.", Drei commented.
"Is that a no?", Caleb inquires.
Drei looks to him and closes her book, "Eh, count me in."
"Woooo, she's joinin' the Uno game", Zwei stated in an over-the-top manner.
"UNO game!", Lyca chimed in.
"UNO game!", Mirabelle cheerfully joined them.
"Why does everyone keep saying 'uno'? Uno what?", Camilla questioned emerging from the hallway as she joined the others. She carried a large notebook where she wrote down all her ideas for new spells and enchantments.
"Oh, it's a card game we're about to start playing. Wanna join us?", Caleb offers showing the two cards in hand.
Camilla examines the cards in hand curiously, "Hm...it seems a bit on the childish side."
"Hey, every adults is a kid at heart.", Caleb replies shuffling the deck a little.
"For some, it's quite literal to a problematic degree.", Drei comments.
"Alright well we ain't grown ass children.", Caleb clarifies.
"Yep, just seven adults deciding to play a children's card game on a Thursday morning.", Drei added sarcastically.
Camilla looked to have some reservation then saw the expectant gazes of her house mates and lover and shrugs, "Ok, I will join in on this little game."
"Perfect. Now uhh let me explain the rules. Bare with me, it's been awhile.", Caleb replies.
"That's what he said! Ha! Got'em!", Zwei chuckled slapping her hand as Caleb narrows his gaze in a scowl
"Well at least it's accurate this time.",Drei points out.
"...Anyway...", Caleb says deciding not to engage.
It took roughly 15 minutes to explain the rules of the game to the girls. He decided to go with classic version of UNO since there are WAY too many versions out now and he was more familiar with it. The girls seemed to understand the rules just fine. They started the game and quickly got through the first round with Mirabelle being the one to yell out 'UNO' at the end. Everything seemed fine until Caleb noticed the slightly bored expression of some of the girls.
"You guys alright? Are ya that bummed about Moon pie winning this round?" Caleb inquired jokingly.
"Oh, no Senor, it is just...this game ehh..." Camilla trailed out, trying to find the words that wouldn't hurt his feelings.
Caleb raised an eyebrow, "What about it?"
"It's kinda dull," Zwei spoke up.
"Huh?" Caleb asked, perplexed.
"What she means is, Sir, this game doesn't really have much...insentive," Ein explained.
"Insentive?" Caleb inquired.
"There is no goal other than being the last person holding one at the end and earning points. There are no stakes at all," Camilla quickly pointed out.
"Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad game. It's just, when you really boil it down, it's a pretty much a child friendly version of poker," Ein said.
Caleb pondered it for a moment, "Hmm...maybe you have a point."
"Oh, don't feel sad, Chief. It's still a fun game," Lyca assured.
"Yeah, we just want to jazz it up a bit. You know, make things more...interesting," Zwei suggested, eyebrow raised.
"Why do I feel like this is a segway into something to add to my list of regrets?" Drei commented.
"You feel it too?" Ein replied.
"Interesting how?" Caleb said, intrigued.
"Well, how about we combine it with another more...adultish game?" Zwei suggested, "I'm sure you're familiar with that game you humans play called 'Truth or Dare'."
"Oh, I've heard of that!" Mirabelle jumped in.
"What's truth or dare?" Lyca asked.
"Basically, it's a game where you either tell really embarrassing truth about yourself or perform someone dare on you. Pretty much a game of embarrassment tolerance," Caleb explained.
"Oooh, now THAT sounds interesting," Camilla smirked, becoming devilishly intrigued.
"It should, it's a real popular party game for most high schoolers and young adults in college," Caleb explained.
"Heh, I bed you got to play it a lot at parties huh?" Zwei replied.
"Nope, but thanks for assuming I was popular to be invited," Caleb spoke cheerfully tone, hiding bad memories.
"Hmph, well I would have invited you," Mirabelle said in a dissatisfied tone, puffing out her cheeks.
"Thanks, Moon pie."
"Anyway, point is, how about we combine the games? After every UNO round when some calls out 'UNO' they issue a dare out to someone. If they can't do it they have to answer any question they're asked. We'll call it, drum roll please, 'UNO DARE!'" Zwei stated dramatically, foot on the table, doing jazz hands and watching their reactions.
"The 'middle child syndrome' is strong in her today," Drei said grimly.
"Well, certainly does fun and the rules seem to blend seamlessly into each other. I would like to have a proper go at it," Mirabelle said.
"Yeah, I'm also up to for new games! Variety IS the spice of life after all," Lyca stated.
"Oh, I'm surprised you know that phrase," Mirabelle spoke, intrigued.
"This brown and white furred Kobold said it the other day at the park," Lyca explained.
"Oh yeah, I remember her," Zwei pointed out, "Yeah, seemed like a sweet gal, leagues better than that blonde Centaur."
"Pleeease don't remind me. My day is good don't ruin it with old bullshit," Caleb groaned.
"I agree," Mirabelle replied, equally unwilling to give any thought to that racist tart.
"Tch, I wish I could have been there to put that perra [bitch] in her place," Camilla spoke venomously.
"Boo, I have no doubt in my mind you would have put her all over the place," Caleb replied.
Camilla blushed slightly at her sudden nickname before smirking with a shrug, "I cannot deny that."
"Annnd that's what makes it concerning," Ein pointed out knowingly.
"So you guys, wanna try out this game?" Zwei inquired.
"Hmm, yeah alright. Sounds like a nice little spin on things," Caleb said.
"Count me in, but to be clear, I can ask any dare or question correct?" Camilla asked.
"Thaaat's right," Zwei chimed.
"Excellente," Camilla said as her and Zwei's faces contorted into Cheshire grins.
"I'll participate as well," Ein joined, sensing evil brewing.
"Me too. I just wanna see how thin the line gets," Drei commented.
"What line?" Caleb asked.
"The one between embarassment and full on masochism," she replied.
"We'll just have to see when we get to that bridge," Zwei chimed in assuringly.
"It's no more a bridge than a step ladder," Drei commented.
"Ok, before things get TOO chaotic, let's try establishing the rules of the game," Caleb spoke as the girls turned to him.
It took twenty minutes for the group to formulate the rules before starting their new game. They were all seated around in different spots in the living room, with Drei acting as the dealer that round. Next to her was a small shoe box filled with folded up multicolored sticky notes. It was Caleb's suggestion that they all change seats after each turn to minimize the possibility of anyone receiving an excesssive amount of punishment.
The rules followed traditional UNO rules but, whenever someone called 'UNO' they had to blindly take a random folded paper from box that everyone had contributed to. On said paper was a Dare and a Truth question, and the one that called UNO must perform either one to advance and earn points. Again, Caleb required it be this way to avoid creating unnecessary friction. If the last card happens to be an 'action' card then they were given the option to pass on the Dare or Truth question to whoever was on their right for that round or take it as a 'freebie' to avoid a Dare or Truth next round. Everyone was allowed three freebies. As a penalty, if the person failed to call out 'UNO' then they must immediately draw two slips of paper and perform either TWO dares or two truths. Also, if they failed to perform either Dare or answer the Truth honestly, they lost points and gave up one freebie. Lastly, the player with the highest points at the end of seven rounds got to make a 'special request' to any player of their choosing. Why seven? Because they all agreed it was nice to end on a prime number.
They were currently in the first round and Caleb and the others continued as normal, laying down cards to match or drawing from the deck after playing an action card.
Zwei focused intently on her hand determined, to have card be an 'Act' but also glanced to Lyca. She definitely had ulterior motives since the very beginning of suggesting they change the game.
Soon the moment of truth arrived.
"Ah! UNO!" Mirabelle called out, alerting everyone as she held up a card.
"A-Already?" Ein inquired in surprise, still having three cards in hand.
'Damn' Zwei cursed in her head.
"Alright, first blood, now reach in the box of shame and pick your poison," Drei said, presenting the shoe box to the Centaur.
"R-Right," Mirabelle stuttered before reaching her hand in, rustling the papers around as the others looked on with anticipation. She pulled out a yellow sticky note and read aloud, "Dare: Do a hand stand. Truth: What was the smell and taste like going down on someone the first time?"
Caleb's eyes widened as the others gaped at the now blushing Centaur.
"Dang, right out the gate huh?" Caleb said, arms folded.
"Yeahhhhh!" Zwei cheered.
"Seriously, who WROTE that one?" Ein demanded.
"Nope, we agreed in the beginning, no disclosing who wrote what. As per HIS rules," Drei quickly pointed out, looking to Caleb.
"Yeah, yeah I know, but still..." Caleb trailed.
"I mean, the Dare...isn't really physically possible for her so she'll have to go with Truth," Zwei pointed out.
"Word of advice, you gotta be out of the light to throw any shade. Feel me?" Caleb lightly chastised the weasel girl, who burst out chuckling.
"There is no need to be embarrassed Senora. It is just us here and we already know who that someone is," Camilla smirked at Caleb playfully.
"Does that really make it any better?" Caleb said, rolling his eyes.
"Yeah, does it? That seems really private," Ein inquired.
"Oh please, ju three are lawfully required to watch everything we do, including our activity with Senor," Camilla contested.
Ein jaw dropped blushing bright enough that steam almost wafted from her head.
"She got us there. Can't be helped," Zwei replied with a shrug and a head shake.
"It, unfortunately, became part of our job to watch. Sterling really didn't think that part through," Drei said. Ein turned to her incredulously.
"T-T-T-T-That's...! It's n-not like we..." Ein stuttered angrily before Camilla interrupted.
"Relax, I rather it be ju three than some disgusting human or anyone else watching me," Camilla casually replied in a nonchalant tone as Caleb gives her an incredulous look.
Ein paused for a moment, unsure how to respond.
"T-The first time..." Mirabelle started as the others looked to her. She took a deep breath, steeling her nerves, "The first time I... w-went down on someone...it was with Dear, obviously, and...it was an...enthralling experience. I remember I was overwhelmed slightly by his scent down there. N-Not that he smelled bad or any-"
"Oookay Moon pie, let's cut it right-" Caleb interrupted before Drei cut him off.
"Uh uh uh, she HAS to answer honestly and fully, as per your rules," Drei replied.
"You're enjoying this aren't you?"
"I may or may not be. Continue," Drei said, gesturing to Mirabelle.
"Anyway...his scent was just felt new. It was the first time I had taken in the natural scent of a man and...it became intoxicating to me like freshly baked English muffins...with a hint of sweat. So naturally..." Mirabelle flushed in embarrassment, looking to Caleb with hooded eyes and fidgeting, "I had to know what he tasted like and...he was delicious almost exactly like fresh baked bread!"
Caleb and Ein gave flabbergasted looks and Camilla chimed in.
"Huhu, I agree. Senor's body is quite good. I can never get enough of devouring him any chance I get," Camilla spoke lasciviously, looking at Caleb hungrily.
Caleb blushed in embarrassment, taken aback by her comment as Zwei fell out her seat laughing. Ein blushed deeply, stuttering in shock.
"Oh me too! Chief tastes so good especially his cock," Lyca happily stated as Caleb gasped gutturally, "I just love how it feels in my mouth!"
"SHE SAID IT! AHAHAHAHAAA!" Zwei laughed hysterically.
"Agreed, it is a good cock," Camilla happily teased.
"Guys can we PLEASE?! That is MORE than enough!" Ein squealed, face beet red with scowl.
"Yes! Please! Damn! Stop talking about my dick! Ya did it Moon pie! Ya won the round! Give her the points already Drei so we can move it along!" Caleb stated, his voice cracking slightly and face burning hot as Mirabelle and the others chuckled heartily at his reaction.
"Already have. Marequine's in the lead with 300 points," Drei replied.
"Hehehe, what's wrong Dear? Can't handle the truth?" Mirabelle teased.
"It seems Senor does not wish to accept the realty that we enjoy the taste of his dick, Senora," Camilla chimed in with a devilish smirk.
"It's a plum tragic, innit?" Mirabelle agreed with a mischievous smirk.
"Well he'll just have to get used to it, huh?" Lyca chuckled.
"Please. Stoooop," Caleb groaned, dragging his hands down his face, stretching his eyelids down in exasperation.
"Round 2! Change seats!" Drei commanded.
"Haha we're already off to a good start," Zwei said with a smile, catching her breath.
The gang all switched seats as Drei gathered their cards and starts dealing. When they all had their cards, they began the game. Twenty minutes pass.
"Ohhh, two, baby! Bam!" Zwei cheered, showing two Wild Draw Four cards in hand, then putting one down.
"Hell naw, no way you can get two Wilds in one go," Caleb said in disbelief.
"Well. I. Just. Did. Sucka! Make that shit red," Zwei taunted, pointing to the Red 4 card she had previously placed down.
"And that move puts Zwei in third," Drei commented scribbling on a notepad.
"Yes sir! Yessir!" Zwei stated haughtily as a couple members grumbled in annoyance.
"Fine, whatever, Draw Two," Caleb replied, putting the card down as Zwei snickered at him with a wide goofy grin.
The game progessed as usual, the deck in the center dwindled to the last card and...
"UNO!" Lyca stated loudly, holding up her single card as Zwei's smile widened.
'Yes! And she's right next to me too! Hopefully it's something really dirty. While the others weren't looking out half the notes with a bunch I wrote,' Zwei thought triumphantly with a lecherous smirk.
"Alright, reach into the box," Drei said, presenting the shoebox to which Lyca nodded, digging through the folded notes and eventually taking out a blue sticky note. Zwei discretely had her fingers crossed in anticipation.
Lyca unfolded the note and read aloud, "Dare: Sit on the face of the person in front of you. Truth: When was the... first time you were sexually rejected?"
The others gave her incredulous expressions as the She-wolf stared at the paper plaintively.
"What WOMAN wants to answer a question like that?!" Ein exclaimed.
"Or man for that matter? We have our pride too." Caleb said, raising his hand on the behalf of his gender.
"One that clearly has no comprehension of the word 'no'," Drei commented.
"Honestly, I think it depends on how the woman viewed the relationship," Mirabelle pondered.
"Whatever the case it's up to Ly-"
"I'm doing the Dare," Lyca said plainly to the group.
"That was quick!" they all stated simultaneously.
"You...sure about that? You have an Action card, you c-" Drei pointed out before Lyca interrupted.
"I'm DOING the dare. I'm not answering the question!" Lyca stated, sounding upset.
The others look to her in slight concern but chose not to press her for further answers. Mirabelle noticed the hurt in her eyes.
"Alright, that's perfectly fine, Lyca. Ok?" Mirabelle said, touching her shoulder supportively.
Lyca felt more at ease and nods in appreciation.
"Ok then, so who's sitting in front of Lyca?" Mirabelle said as the group looked around before focusing on Caleb, who sat with a look of dread.
'Oh come ON!' Zwei shouted in her head, but kept a neutral expression on the outside.
Caleb inhaled sharply through his nose then said in a defeated tone "...Of course."
Camilla smirked amusedly, "Well, this is certainly an interesting turn of events."
"Oh, most definitely," Mirabelle said saucily, "Aren't you lucky, Dear."
Caleb gave them both curious looks, wondering what they meant before Lyca bounced up to him with excitement in her eyes, her tail swaying.
"Are you ready, Chief?" she asked with a jubilant smile and starry eyes.
"Alright, yeah, sure," Caleb said before standing up and going around the couch then lay down on his back, "Ok. Get it over with."
Lyca quickly went over to him as the others gathered on the other side of the couch to better observe. The She-wolf positioned herself so that she stood with his head right between her feet. Caleb looked up at the She-wolf. This angel forcing him to drink every last detail of, not only her shapely, toned legs upper body, but the outline of her womanhood through her navy blue shorts. Lyca then turned around, positioning herself just over his chest, allowing him a good view of her plump, firm rear.
Caleb gulped, fighting his little internal struggle of arousal and embarassment. Lyca squat down as Caleb's eyes widened and the girls watch in anticipation and disbelief, expressions ranging from excitement to bashfulness.
Lyca softly plopped down Caleb's face, smothering him with her cheeks as he involuntarily let out a muffled cry. The Werewolf let out a surprised noise, feeling him squirm beneath before adjusting herself so as to not put her full weight on him and to avoid suffocating him. Her knees rested against the floor with her hands to his chest to keep her balance.
"Are you...comfortable down there, Chief?" Lyra nervously looked behind with rosy cheeks.
"Ahhm gud," Caleb's muffled voice came from below with a thumbs up. The vibrations against her womanhood sent pleasant chills up her spine, her blush deepening.
"45 seconds," Drei announced, holding her phone with a stopwatch counting down.
Lyca could feel the heat from his breath against her loins and the sensation of his nose against her womanhood. She glanced at Mirabelle and the others. All of them, except Ein, were all aware of Caleb's fetish for this type of treatment and naturally were having fun with the experience.
Mirabelle and Ein appeared both enthralled yet embarrassed at the scene. Camilla watched with devilish hunger, wanting to join in but deciding to let Lyca have her fun. Zwei was equallly parts aroused and a bit jealous. Drei looked on with a deadpan glare truly contemplating her life choices.
"H-How does it feel, Chief? Am I doing it right?" Lyca said, shifting her hips and grinding herself against him.
"Mmhmm!" Caleb answered, a bit more enthusiastic then he intended to sound. He couldn't deny that he got a bit of enjoyment out of this.
The scent of womanhood filling his senses, coupled by the springy firm but smoothness of her skin against his face, was driving him crazy. He would never admit it to the others but he had always wanted to try this.
"25 seconds," Drei said.
Caleb then ran his hands up her thighs, gently squeezing and caressing them.
Lyca blushed heart racing with a sheepish grin, happy that she was pleasing him before noticing a very familiar scent. She gasped softly noticing the bulge in his grey sweat pants. The other girls soon noticed as well.
"Ju seem to be enjoying yourself, Senor," Camilla teased, "Does it feel that good, having a woman use your face as a chair?"
Caleb lightly groaned, crossing one leg over the other.
"Wait. Y-You actually like this? Do guys actually like this?!" Ein stated in shock, deeply blushing.
"Only ones that are of culture," Zwei pointed out in a refined demeanor.
"What culture is that?" Mirabelle inquired, raising an eyebrow.
"The one that believes in ass worship, Buttaism. The followers are called Buttists and frequently make offerings of peaches; the most natural of ass-shaped food on earth," Zwei spoke with haughty confident smirk.
"Sounds a bit like a cult, really," Mirabelle replied skeptically, touching her chin.
"Well, then the CULTure certainly lives up to the name," Camilla added in mock ponderous tone.
"Drei, what's the time at? I'm losing brain cells over here," Ein said, massaging her temple.
"Annnd...times up! Good job, you got 200 points," Drei said, proceeding to jot down the information.
"Aww, already?" Lyca whined in dissappointment before slowly rising off of Caleb, who, after a moment, wordlessly sat up. Lyca then squat down in front of him to his surprise, "Did you enjoy it Chief?"
Taken aback by the question, Caleb looked away in embarassment with a deep blush and answered, "I-It was...nice."
In truth, he wanted to say how much he enjoyed having her sitting on him but he didn't want to come across as a masochistic pervert to his houseguests.
Lyca smiled, her tail wagging, "I'm glad. It felt weird but I kinda liked it."
Caleb returned the smile, having mixed emotions about her honesty.
"That was quite an interesting show. If we were not pressed for time, I would like try using ju as mi chair. Oh well, perhaps later," Camilla cooed sensually, her tail swaying excitedly.
Caleb was taken aback, his face flushed and his eyes widened.
Try not to accidentally smother him too much, Camilla. There's something I would like to try as well" Mirabelle reminded her, looking to Caleb with wanting eyes.
"Enough flirting!" Ein stated, "Let's get back to the game already! And no more PERVY DARES!"
...Round 3...
The group changed places and were already more than halway through with the deck with Ein taking the lead from Lyca and both Mirabelle and Zwei were close seconds.
"Ooh! Draw Two!" Zwei stated before drawing from the deck, squealing happily upon seeing the card, "And two Wild Draw Four, baby!"
The others groaned in annoyance.
"HOW do you keep getting all the Wild cards?!" Ein protested.
"I don't know. Luck of the draw, I guess?" Zwei shrugged.
"Luck of lazy ass shuffling," Caleb muttered, head resting on his hand.
"Bitch, do not insult these fingers. They will end you," Drei warned, wiggling them at him.
"It is rather peculiar," Mirabelle pondered suspiciously.
"Whatever the case, it can't last. Plus, Lyca's still ahead anyway," Caleb replied putting a card down as Lyca shimmied her body with a toothy grin.
The round proceeded as usual until...
"UNO!" called out the voice of Camilla, holding out her single card.
'Dammit! Seriously?!' Zwei thought in frustration with an annoyed expression, gripping her cards.
"Ok, you know the drill.," Drei said, presenting the box.
"Of course," Camilla proudly spoke, eyes closed confidently as she reached in, rummaging through the box and glancing to Caleb briefly.
In truth, the Elder Devil had planned from beginning of the game with Truth or Dare meaning to put her in situations with Caleb to test out a new spell she had recently developed. It would activate the second their bodies touched. She had also made sure she was always on his left after every round. Sure, she could ask him to test it with her but where was the surprise in that? Plus, she wanted to win the 'special request' and have him test the others she'd been concucting.
She pulled out a red folded sticky note and read it before a small smirk appears, "Dare: Pin the person to your right up against a wall using only your chest for 1 minuta. Truth: How much do you weigh. Be honest?"
"Oh come on!" Ein stated incredulously.
"That one is certainly the definition of a 'rock and a hard place'," Mirabelle replied.
"It's utterly diabolical. Honestly, I wish I thought of it," Drei admitted in thought as Ein gave her a skeptical look.
"Well, whatever the case may be, I will do the Dare. Are ju ready, Senor?" Camilla spoke with an excited grin before opening her eyes to see an empty space, "Eh? Senor? Where'd he go?"
"Over here," Caleb said, getting her attention from the kitchen, holding a Diet Dr. Pepper.
"I saw Chief teleport a second ago," Lyca informed as Mirabelle and the others agreed.
"Sorry, I signaled to Drei I was getting up. When the thirst calls the thirst calls."
Camilla turned to Drei questioningly.
"He did," Drei confirmed, "Feel free to rejoins us anytime."
"No need. He and I have to the Dare standing up anyway. Now, Senor if ju-" Camilla said standing up before Drei cut her off.
"Actually, no. Since he got out before you chose from the box, he automatically lost his place in the circle. It's part of the UNO rules," Drei corrected.
"Que?! That is absurd! Are ju saying I must SKIP mi turn?" Camilla contested incredulously.
"No, the person next to him prior to him leaving would take his place," Drei said, looking away from Camilla.
Camilla turned, jaw dropping to see Ein right next to her with an equally shocked and pale expression.
"Ok, THIS ought to be good!" Zwei laughed, forgetting her grievance, her full attention now on them.
"No! No no no! No! That is NOT happening!" Camilla vehemently protests.
"I agree! No way!" Ein stated, equally opposing the idea.
"If you don't do it, you both lose 500 points and set yourselves back considerably. You won't win your 'special request' at that rate," Drei advised, "Or you could answer the Truth question."
Camilla's eyes widened at the realization of her plans being ruined.
"Hell no!" Ein snarled, "We'll just lose the points, right Cam-AH!"
Before she could finish, Camilla suddenly yanked the Karmaitachi to her feet, dragging her along to the others' surprise.
"H-Hey! What are you?! Ah!" Ein stated before her back hit the wall, then Camilla's arms blocked her on either side. The Elder Devil wordlessly moved closer, her ruby red gaze locked onto her emerald green as if staring through her soul. She then felt Camilla breasts mush into her own and a deep blush spreading across her cheeks, "W-W-W-W-Wha-What are you-?!"
"Silence!" Camilla snapped, blushing, making Ein flinch as she trembled from the Demonesses's forcefulness, "DO NOT speak. Do no move."
Ein blushed harder in embarrassment, deciding to comply but unable to get over how close they were. She could feel the heat of Camilla's breath against her face and could smell the sweet apple scent from her hair.
Caleb stared with a deep blush, nearly dropping his open can, "What WAS the Dare exactly?!"
Drei handed him the slip of paper Camilla had. He read it and his eyes immediately widened.
"Oh...oh wow.", Caleb spoke now starting to focus on both of them.
"For the record, I blame JU for th-ahhhh," Camilla said looking back to Caleb before a small pink magic seal appeared on her chest, sending waves of heated pleasure throughout her body. The same symbol then appears on Ein's chest, sending waves of pleasure her way too as she moaned out in surprise.
"Ahh-h-hahhh w-what's happening?! What is that?!" Ein strained out, noticing the symbols on her and Camilla's chest.
'Coño! [Shit!] I forgot about the spell! The affect was activated when I touched her!" Camilla cursed in her head feeling her entire body shudder with pleasure.
"M-Make it stop ahhhh!" Ein shrilly moaned, feeling her legs tremble.
"I-I can't! I-It is fixed to ahhh expire one minuta from activation! E-Endure it!" Camilla strained, clenching her teeth before looking to Drei, "Time! It!"
"Clock's started," Drei plainly replied.
"D-Dammit...Camillaahhh s-stop it already! Stop the spell already! Everyone's watching!" Ein strained out as her body heat rised.
"I c-cannot!" Camilla moaned out, involuntarily pressing herself more firmly into the wind weasel.
Their hearts raced and their breathing became ragged as both girls' bodies quivered in ecstacy. Ein's nipples were hard and stiff through her clothes as they rubbed against Camilla's, forcing her grit her teeth. She couldn't help noticing how soft and pleasant the Elder Devil's skin was and the spicy sweet scent she radiated coupled with a feeling of vulnerability. The overall sensation reminding her of the less than pleasant experience with Alraune and Papillion...yet...this was somehow different.
At the same time, Camilla shuddered, digging her claws into the wall and trying to distract herself from how firm and warm Ein's body was.
'Not good! I created this spell specifically for a male like Senor to subdue with pleasure as I have mi way. But now, since the target is another female the spell must be rebounding! I am feeling what she feels!' Camilla thought.
She then gasped when she felt Ein's knee press between her legs.
"W-What are you doing?! I said, do not mov-!" Camilla demanded, her voice shaky and sweat building, before moaning out at the end.
"Sorry! I couldn't help-!" Ein then moaned loudly with heated cheeks, throwing her head up to the ceiling.
The others watched with flushed cheeks and flabbergasted expressions at the two heated liminals moaning in pleasure. Drei stared blankly, horrified that there WAS something worse than watching one of her sisters giving a lap dance.
"Holy shit guys," Zwei stated, eyes glued to the yuri scene happening before them.
"You can so say that again," Caleb said, cheeks flushed and mouth agape, unable to look away, then noticing a tightness in his shorts and immediately crossed his legs.
"T-Those two seem proper into it, aren't they?" Mirabelle spoke, wide eyed and mouth covered, blushing beet red.
"They're really determined," Lyca said, enthralled by the scene, "Looks like they're having fun though."
"Perhaps a bit too much fun," Mirabelle replied before looking to Drei, "How much longer do they have to go?"
"25 long seconds," Drei answered in a foreboding tone.
"This a long ass minute.", Caleb uttered, secretly not wanting to end too soon.
Camilla and Ein could feel the heat of each other's ragged breath as drool escaped the corner of their mouths. They stared at each other, unable to break eye contact. Theirs tails twitch erratically as the sweat built up between them, beginning to dampen the front of their clothes.
"J-j-just a l-little longer..." Camilla uttered with hooded eyes as her head felt cloudy and a wetness built up in her lower half.
"I-I-I can't take... it anymore. It feels so weird but so good," Ein whispered in a daze, her legs trembling as if she could collapse any second. She could feel a pressure building up within her, begging for release.
Camilla wasn't holding up much better.
'Curses! T-This spell far more potent than I intended! B-But I cannot lose...myself like this. Hold it. Hold it!" Camilla shouted in her mind, fighting a losing battle against the ache in her loins.
"Ten seconds," Drei announced.
"COME ON ALREADY!" Ein shouted desperately.
"DO NOT SAY 'COME'!" Camilla growled before feeling a sudden pulse of pleasure ripple in her as Ein felt the same.
"Oh gods," Ein elicited as she and the Elder Devil were reaching their limits
"5...4...3...2...annnd it's over," Drei said.
At that moment, the spell broke and both liminals were released. Ein weakly slid down the wall in a seated position as Camilla fell backwards, unable to stand.
Caleb immediately teleported over and caught her from behind, gently lying her head on a cushion he had grabbed. Her forehead was sweaty and her chest rose and fell laboriously as she regained her composure. He looked over to see Ein in a similar state with Zwei next to her, creating a small breeze with her palms to cool her off. Camilla opened her eyes, looking up at Caleb.
"It's alright. Gotcha, baby."
Camilla stared a moment before pouting and grumbling in displeasure with an embarrassed blush.
"Uhhh... are you okay-" Caleb inquired before Camilla gently slapped his cheek, to his surprise.
"Tonto, eso era para ti [Dummy, that was meant for you]," Camilla said with annoyance.
"Huh?" Caleb replied, confused.
"I said, I am fine," she lied turning away in a huff then gestured over to Ein, "How is she?"
"I...dont know. How's Ein doing Zwei?"
"I'd say somewhere between ahegoa zombie and - uhh - Florida sorority girl," Zwei replied as Ein stared off blankly, mouth slightly agape with tongue poking out, "So I think she'll need a few minutes."
"Ok, I think we're due for a 10 minute break anyway," Caleb replied to which the others agreed.
After a short intermission, the group resumed the game. Ein and Camilla were a bit apprehensive about being near, or even looking at, each other to no one's surprise. Again, Zwei managed to get another pair of Wild Cards to everyone's annoyance...and that was when it happened.
"UNO! UNO! I GOT UNO! Yeah, baby! And the last one's a Wild card, I am officially the Wild Card Queen!" Zwei happily stated, bouncing around and holding her card up.
"Oh shut up and pick from the box already!" Ein snapped impatiently.
"Alright, alright don't get heated. You've had enough of that for one day," Zwei said with a teasing smirk as Ein emitted a low weasel growl, baring her teeth.
Drei presented her the box and Zwei rummaged through the contents for what she was looking for. A green sticky note with a red mark. One of several she made to specifically use for her and Lyca. She picked it up with an excited grin and read it aloud.
"Dare: You and the person to your left seductively flirt with each other for three minutes using only 'Oh...' statements. Truth: What's something you're afraid people you care about will find out about you?"
Zwei's smile vanishes replaced with confusion and skepticism upon seeing the handwriting. This wasn't one of the ones she wrote. She then looked to Drei questioningly who shrugged.
In reality, Drei had seen her sister putting little marks to identify one's she wanted and, after reading a couple, she discarded them, replacing them with ones she wrote instead.
"Hmm, now that's an interesting question. Are you gonna answer it, Queen?" Ein taunted with a toothy smirk as Camilla joined her, equally amused.
Zwei tensed up, noticing everyone staring at her, especially Lyca.
"Hmm? You have a secret Zwei?" Lyca inquired curiously.
Zwei was taken aback, slightly embarrassed but regained her compusure, "N-No. I was just...about to say I rather do the dare! I have no secrets! Nothing to hide! Just like plastic wrap! Hahahaha!"
"Hmmmm," Drei murmured with a skeptical glare, "Alright, the Dare is yours."
"Oookay, so to person to my left?" Zwei confidently spoke before looking to Caleb, who weakly held up his hand.
"Yup. That would be me," he sighed.
Zwei face goes pale and eyes hollow as realization set in. Camilla and the others lean in eagerly.
"Something wrong, Zwei?" Ein inquired teasingly.
"N-No! I'm just...thinking..." Zwei retorted, a faint rosiness on her cheeks.
"Oh? About what?" Ein pressed.
"Timer doesn't start until you guys do," Drei pointed out as Zwei looked to her incredulously.
"Hahh, okay I'LL start," Caleb said, wanting to get this over with. He cleared his through and spoke in a deep, sensual tone, "~Ohh, Zwei...~"
The others' eyes widened as Zwei recoiled slightly.
"Have I ever told you...how cute you are?" Caleb spoke sensually in his deepest, blackest voice, giving her hungry eyes as Zwei blushed deeply, "~Dem ears, dem eyes, dat face, that tail, looking like a sexy China doll furry.~"
Caleb burst out chuckling, followed by Mirabelle and the others as Zwei smiled in slight embarrassment, but starting to laugh as well.
"Hahaha o-okay. Ok, lemme just - uh ahem..." Zwei chuckled before getting herself in the zone. She brushed her hair away and twirled it around her finger, giving Caleb a seductive stare that made him tense slightly, "~Oh, Caleb.~"
Caleb blushed in embarrassment as the Karmaitachi approached him.
"~You know I take being you bodyguard...very seriously, right?~ ", Zwei inquired in a sexy tone, resting her hands to his knees as she made eye contact.
"Y-yeah...I'm sure you do and I appreciate you. Now ple-e-eaase..." Caleb spoke with a laugh, sounding flustered.
"~Thank you, and yes I do. 'Cause a thicc boy body like this should be guarded,~" Zwei spoke, resting on her elbow with dreamy eyes, making him blush harder and the others snicker behind her, "~Those broad shoulders and firm butt looking like a double wide surprise, mmm. Gotta keep the milf jackals off ya.~"
"Fuckin' hell hahahahaha!" Caleb groaned with lsugh, hiding his face as the others burst out laughing, "How much longer?"
"Two minutes thirty seconds," Drei answered.
"Fuck me," Caleb sighed.
"Ju only have to FLIRT, Senor! But if ju want to take it THAT far," Camilla said and the others burst out with mixed reactions.
"WHOA! Hol up! Run that shit back!" Caleb stated as Mirabelle, Lyca, and Camilla fell out laughing and Zwei recoiled, blushing feverishly and Ein touched her mouth, blushing, taken aback by the statement.
"It's your turn," Drei advised.
"Alright, alright, if that's how we playin'...I'll give ya the good one," Caleb said, refusing to be beaten and leant forward to tilt Zwei's head up, "~Oh, Zwei?~"
"Y-Yes?" Zwei inquired with a nervous grin.
"~Have you ever been to St. Louis?~" Caleb spoke as their audience listened in audience.
"Uhhh...no?" she answered, raising an eyebrow.
"~Eh, that's fine. I can still show you how you how to...arch your back~," Caleb spoke seductively as jaws dropped before eruption of laughter and astonished horny gasps fill the room.
"W-W-Whaa?!" Zwei stuttered, heart fluttering, her face bright red with steam wafting off her head and sweating nervously.
"MALDITA, ESO ES CALIENTE [DAMN, THAT IS HOT!]!" Camilla exclaimed excitedly.
"Bloody hell!," Mirabelle chuckled with a blush.
"Whoa!" Lyca burst out, cheeks burning hot and excitedly clapping.
"Wow. Just...wow," Ein said, cheeks flushed with a dumbstruck expression.
"Told ya I had a good one," Caleb replied with a smirk.
"That WAS a good one, Dear," Mirabelle happily acknowledged, coming out of her laughing fit.
"Ok, your turn Zwei," Ein said only to get no answer, "Zwei?"
Zwei could be seen on all fours, her head to the carpet as steam wafted upward and sweat pooled around her hiding her extremely flustered face while Lyca was next to her, patting her back to comfort her.
"Uhh, think I might've broke her. Timer still going?" Caleb sheepishly said, rubbing the back of his head.
"I stopped it for now. You still have one minute fifty seconds," Drei answered.
"Can we take her place? This is wayyy too much fun to pass up!" Camilla asked.
"Huh?" Caleb expressed, unsure about the idea.
"Sure, I'll allow it," Drei replied, restarting the time.
"Wait, what?!"
"~Oh, Caleb~" Mirabelle hummed in a sexy voice, touching her finger to her lip.
"No..." Caleb spoke, dread creeping up his spine.
"~Oh, Caleb.~" Lyca joined in with seductive puppy eyes.
"NOOOO!" Caleb groaned, covering his blushing face.
"~Oh, Caleb~" Camilla leant in, biting her lip hungrily.
"AGhhh!" Caleb groaned in aroused frustration.
Camilla then nudged Ein who gave her an apprehensive look, only for Camilla to insistently urge.
"O-Oh, Caleb?" Ein spoke shyly.
"What?! Shit!" Caleb shouted in embarrassment startling the Karmaitachi.
"Shut up Senor, we are about to flirt with ju!" Camilla demanded with a smile.
"Please don't," Caleb chuckled nervously.
"~Oh, Caleb~?" Mirabelle hummed sweetly, "~Do you havr a ticket to ride~?"
"Whaha...wha...no, I-I don't Moon pie," Caleb replied, stuttering, getting the music reference.
"~That's fine, my Dear...you can ride ME anytime you want,~" Mirabelle winked seductively as Caleb's face heated up even more and his heart raced.
Camilla and Lyca burst into laughter with Ein starting to chuckle along with them. Zwei slowly came out of her flustered fit.
"Diablos mia! [My Devil!] Ohohoho!" Camilla laughed hysterically, holding her sides as Zwei whispered something in Lyca's ear.
"Ok, ok, that was good Moon pie. That was-" Caleb praised before being cut off by Lyca.
"Oh, my turn!" she stated as Zwei sneakily looked up, seeing her revenge plan taking place.
"Oh, okay Fluffy..." Caleb spoke shyly.
Lyca rested both hands to his shoulders then threw her head to the ceiling, howling. "~Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, Caleb~", she seductively finished, locking eyes with him, pure love in her expression.
Caleb flushed, feeling like his heart could explode out his chest as the girls chuckled heartily, clapping for the She-wolf. Caleb hung his head low, barely able to contain himself.
"Bravo, Lyca," Mirabelle praised, clapping her hands to Lyca's appreciation.
"That was great, Lycs. That gave me chills. Literal chills over here," Zwei replied cheekily gesturing around her body.
"Oh good, you've recovered," Drei pointed out.
"Well ya just can't keep a good woman down," Zwei haughtily said.
"So how are you standing then?" Drei commented.
"Ugh, is the time up yet?" Caleb inquired, feeling worn out.
Drei examined the phone, "Whoops, I forgot to hit the button. You're still at a minute and fifty seconds."
"Goddamit, what?!" Caleb exclaimed in disbelief.
"Perfecto, that is plenty time," Camilla replied, flipping her hair to the side then leaning in, giving him a good view of her cleavage, "~Oh, Caleb~?"
Caleb sighed lethargically, "Yeah?"
"~Would ju like me to step on ju~?" Camilla spoke sweetly as Caleb's eyes widened and his heart kept racing.
"OK!" Zwei cheered as Mirabelle and Lyca hooted in the background.
"Ohhh, she's getting worse," Ein lamented.
"I...whahaa...uh ch-...I uhh..." Caleb stuttered out, sweating nervously with a flustered grin as Camilla gave him a 'got you' smirk.
"~Do not be shy, Senor. I will not be made. In fact, it makes me...excited. Are ju excited?~" Camilla said, crossing her sexy legs over the other and showing them off, "~I bet I could drain ju by using only mi feet. Do ju want to prove me wrong?~"
Caleb's heart pounded in his chest, steam wafting from his head, "Please, stoooop."
"I cannot stop. I have to flirt with ju mi Amor for...," Camilla then looked over to Drei, who showed her the phone screen, "Forty-fi- forty-five seconds?! We better kick things up a notch, amigas!"
"I-I think things are bad enough at the CURRENT level," Caleb insisted.
"~Oh, Caleb,~" Camilla moaned. Caleb groaned into his hands lightly chuckling in embarassment.
"~Oh, Caleb,~" Mirabelle chimed.
"Oh, Caleb!~" Lyca happily joined in.
"Ohhh, Caleb," Zwei hummed whimsically, gesturing to Ein.
"O-Oh Caleb," Ein lightly blushed with an embarassed grin.
Caleb cringed and groaned in embarrassment, hiding his burning face.
"OHHHH, CALEB! YUM!" Zwei exclaimed in a Red Robin impression as the others chuckled.
"Ooh, I got one. I got one!" Lyca said, getting their attention, "Eenie, meenie, miney, ohhh, Caleb"
The others laughed hysterically as Caleb just endured it all.
"I-I need to find out how much I...Oh, Caleb," Mirabelle swooned as the others laugh out loud.
"Ok, that was a good one," Zwei lightly chuckled clapping in approval.
"I just want to choke on that...Oh, Caleb," Camilla spoke in her demonic voice then switching to her normal one.
"Damn, that got usurped quick! Nice!" Zwei said, praising the Elder Devil.
They then look to Ein expectantly.
"U-Um...I...wanna...dive head first in that Ohh Caleb.", Ein spoke embarassed and immediately regrets it, "S-Sorry! Was that too far."
"I-It's alright, Ein.", Caleb assures with a sheepish grin.
"Funny you said head first.", Zwei sneakily pointed out.
"S-Shut up!", Ein hissed her face flushed red.
"Times up! Zwei and Caleb earn a hundred and fifty points," Drei informed to the disappointment of the others and Caleb's relief.
"Finally! Man, how did this all switch so fast?" Caleb sighed, slumping against the couch.
"Ah. Would you say that they went...oh-verboard, Caleb?" Drei commented, raising an eyebrow as he shot her a look and the others burst out laughing.
"Haha! Drei for the win!" Zwei laughed.
"Huhu, and now we know Senor enjoys being flirted with in this fashion," Camilla tease.
"No! I DOOON'T!" Caleb groaned loudly with a blushing face.
"Oh yeah, he loves it," Lyca innocently sang, taking in his scent.
After getting back on track, they continued their game as usual. Zwei, once again, to the others' annoyance, proved her status as 'Wild Card Queen' and caught up to Lyca in the points range with Ein and Mirabelle catching up and Caleb and Camilla coming in last.
The round proceeded as usual until...
"UNO!" Ein shouted, holding her single card up, "Whatever the Dare is I'm not doing it."
"Ahhhhh." "Why?" "Whaaat?" "Booooo!" "Can't blame ya," Zwei, Mirabelle, Lyca, Camilla, and Caleb expressed respectively at the same time.
"Nope! I don't I wanna hear it," Ein stated firmly.
"I agreed with you," Caleb spoke, confused.
Ein ignored him and continued, "You guys keep picking the more perverted or weird Dares from the box. Somebody has to bring balance here."
"That's an insult to spines everywhere coming from you. Bet Camilla would agree right," Zwei pointed out as Camilla shot her a glare.
"HA! Hilarious!" Ein sarcastically laughed in irritation before going over and reaching into the box. She pulled out a purple sticky note and read before scoffing, "Oh, how cute. Dare: Twerk on the person to your right for 2 minutes. Yep, reseal mature, Zwei."
"Wha'? Why do you automatically assume it was me?!" Zwei stated incredulously.
"Last time I checked, DREI wasn't the one dancing to Cardi B at 3 in the morning!" Ein contested.
"You see her practice some of the moves. It's terrifying," Drei said in a cryptic tone.
"Wait, was THAT the noise the neighbors were complaining about?" Caleb inquired.
"It would appear so," Mirabelle spoke.
"Wait, waitwaitwaitwaitwait...we have neighbors besides you guys?" Zwei inquired, genuinely surprised. The others paused for a moment at the question.
"Anyway, Ein, you answering the Truth question then?" Caleb inquired changing the subject, "What's it say?"
"Oh, umm. Truth: Who does the person in front of you remind you most of?" Ein finished before looking to see that it was Caleb in front of her. A thoughtful look spread across her face.
"Ha, I think I'm cursed or somethin' man," Caleb spoke tiredly.
"It was not me," Camilla assured, a bit defensive.
"Not literally. I mean luck wise," Caleb replied before looking to Ein, "Ok. Ein just answer the question so we can move forward."
Ein lightly blushed, "Well...you see, Sir..."
"Hm? What's wrong?" Caleb asked, noticing her nervous demeanor.
"Don't tell us you're getting cold feet now?" Zwei skeptically asked.
"Perhaps the Dare would have been easier after all," Camilla suggested.
"Guys, come on, chill," Caleb lightly scoldded to their suggests.
"It's not that! It's just...and don't take this the wrong way or think it's weird Sir but you...kinda remind me of my, well, our father in a lot of ways," Ein admitted with an embarrassed blush.
Zwei and Drei's eyes widened, looking to her in surprise then watched for his reaction.
Caleb paused a second then answered, "Oh. Um...ok. What...exactly do he and I have in common?"
"You're...both kind...and supportive...and you just have this...energy around you that makes you easy to approach," Ein complimented, looking away with a shy smile as Drei and Zwei thoughtfully glanced downwards.
"Thank you...gotta say growing up it was kinda the other way around. Honestly, it's still kinda like that with people now so what the hell am I talkin' about?" Caleb said touching his chin.
"Well, I dont know what's wrong with those people but clearly they don't know you. Trust me, I've seen plenty of awful people human or Liminals in my life but I can say you're a good person. Even towards Liminals like my sisters and or even your home-stays that you, by all logic as a human, should be wary or even critical of. Instead you choose to trust and even socialize with us. Our father was the same way toward our mothers and the rest of our family," Ein explained as the others look at her thoughtfully.
Caleb stared at her then smiled, "Thanks. Your dad really sounds like a great man."
Ein expression shifted as her sisters felt a sense of sadness boiling up.
"He was," Ein spoke wistfully in a low tone which Caleb quickly picked up on. He could tell from experience what grief looked like.
"Hey, it's-" Caleb started before Drei cut him off.
"That's good enough!" Drei spoke up, getting their attention, "You each recieve 400 points. You advance ahead of Marequine. Bizzell advances over Sartana."
"O-Oh. Ok," Ein spoke.
"Yeah, cool," Caleb added, equally surprised.
Zwei looked over to Drei with concern as she sat, eyes closed seemingly in thought.
"We're into the last round. This one will be worth 1000 points," Drei informs to the others' surprise. Caleb was about to question why she had made that decision before noticing the girls take on a sinister aura, eyes burning with fiery determination.
'Oh, hell," Caleb thought.
The next round proceeded but...
"Deal!", "Deal!", "Deal!", "Deal!" Mirabelle, Camilla, Zwei, Lyca and Ein stated immediately getting, their game face on as Drei dealt all of them seven cards.
Caleb held his pack of seven cards, looking to the girls with slight concern. They each buried their faces behind their cards, glancing at each other occasionally with the intensity of poker players looking for any tell in their competitors' faces. Things were heating up this round. Being to the right of the dealer, Caleb played first.
"Green Two."
Mirabelle placed a card to the table, "Green Three."
Zwei narrowed her eyes before flinging down her own, "Green Six."
It was Ein's turn and, once again, she didn't have a decent hand to start out. However, she did have a trick. She flung a card down, "Draw Two!"
"Wait! You can't use Draw Cards this early in the game!" Zwei complained.
"Yes I can! That only applies to the first player in the beginning of the round, dingus!" Ein shot back.
"She's right," Caleb said, "About the card...not the...dingus thing."
"Fine," Zwei grumbled as Ein drew two cards.
"Red Six!" Ein stated, flinging the card into the pile.
"Rojo Seis" Camilla replied, tossing in her own Red Six card.
"Yellow two," Lyca said, tossing her card onto the stack.
"Yellow Five."
Back to Mirabelle who took a card from her hand, "Yellow Skip."
"Awww what?!" Zwei stated in annoyance.
"Shut up and take it like a woman!" Ein taunted before flinging her card down, "Yellow Five!"
"Ah, Wild Card! Amarilla!" Camilla stated proudly.
"Hey! Come on, show some tact," Zwei chided.
"Ohhh? A lesson of humility from her highness the 'Wild Card Queen'? Hmm?" Camilla replied as the others 'hmm'ed with her cheekily.
The round continued like that with everyone gradually increasing the discard pile until...
"UNO," came the voice of Caleb as the girls turned to him with frustrated groans.
"Ok, you get the last draw. Make it count," Drei said, presenting the box to him.
"This should be interesting," Mirabelle replied supportively.
"Alright," Caleb said, reaching into the box and rummaging around before pulling out a light blue sticky note, then read it and immediately raised an eyebrow.
"Well, what does it say?" Zwei inquired anxiously.
"Uhh, the Dare is: Have the dealer sit in your lap as you tenderly give headpats. Or Truth: Where do you see this going? Relationship wise."
The question had caught the young man off guard. Each of the girls looked to each other interrogatively, also pondering the question. Drei's eyes widened in surprise.
"Wow...that's the big one," Caleb noted.
"The fact that it's right after Drei sitting in your lap makes it extra weird," Ein pointed out, "I wonder who wrote that one."
"Again, we agreed not to share that information," Drei insisted.
"I highly doubt the little one would want to do the Dare anyway," Camilla said dismissively.
"And you'd be correct. Good for you on guessing the obvious," Drei replied coldly.
"Ha! See?" Camilla chortled.
"Ok ok, that's fine. I'll do Truth then," Caleb assured them before thinking for a moment, "Honestly, I...don't know."
"Huh? Whaddaya mean, Chief?" Lyca inquired, head tilted as the others looked equally confused.
"Well, I take a look at where we are now...compared to where we've been. It all seems...surreal. Before, I was content with spending the rest of my days alone but then that changed and I ended up meeting Moon pie. I got used to her being in my life and even confessed to her. I thought that was enough. Then Lyca came. I eventually got used to both of them and enjoyed being with them. Then I discovered I was in love with her too. I thought THAT was enough. Then I met Camilla. After what we went through that night, I felt fear of losing two people I cared deeply about but instead...I gained one more. And later realized how much I loved her too," Caleb reminisced before continuing, "I thought that was enough...then the three of you came in."
Ein and her sister stared at him curiously with varying degrees of rosiness in their cheeks.
"I eventually got used to you guys too and, really, I enjoy having you around, not just as bodyguards...but as neighbors...and close friends," Caleb continued with a small grin, "Now I find myself 'married' under a Centaur clan's law and given the chance to be with all three women I adore beyond belief. What I'm trying to say is...I don't know where this will all lead to, or hell, WHO ELSE might randomly come into this once boring-ass life of mine but...as long as you all are there...it's good enough for me."
The others stared at him, their hearts fluttering, and happiness filled their senses.
"I agree, my Dear," Mirabelle sweetly spoke, moving closer and placing her hand atop his, "As long as you are here and we're all together, it doesn't matter where we end up."
"Si. That is what a familia is, is it not?" Camilla concurred in a slightly unsure tone.
"Yeah, I...guess it is. At least that's how I like to see it," Caleb replied, giving a reassuring smile, to her relief.
The Zyklons looked around the group, pondering the fact that he genuinely considered them more than just 'bodyguards'. Members of the household in fact. It was heartwarming...but at the same time...
"Our pack is the best!" Lyca confidently stated, "Oh, and I promise, Chief, I'll welcome whoever you bring to join us!"
Caleb and the others looked to her in surprise.
"W-What?" Caleb stuttered.
"You said 'who else might come into my life'," Lyca pointed out.
"Uhh...well..." Caleb trailed, unsure how to respond.
"Hmph. I am also willing to accept anyone Senor wishes to join our familia," Camilla spoke warmly before a grim scowl appeared on her face, "As long as it is NOT an Angel or an Angelic being."
"Y-Yes. I...am as well. As long as I know Dear loves me...then...i'll accept them as my family too just like you and Lyca," Mirabelle stated to Caleb's surprise and the two Liminals' delight, "...However, I have one selfish request. They cannot be another Centaur."
Caleb was taken aback by her statement, realizing she and Camilla had more in common than he thought.
"Well, if I'm not mistaken, hosts in this country ARE allowed a total of five Liminal houseguests per home. Not sure how they came up with that figure," Ein pointed out.
"Wait, for real?! I didn't know that!" Caleb exclaimed.
"Oh? Agent Sterling never told?" Ein inquired, surprised.
"No. No he DID NOT," Caleb replied, slightly annoyed.
"Umm, you guys done? We still haven't announced the winner of the game," Drei spoke, getting their attention as Zwei stood silently beside her.
"Oh, right. So who won?" Caleb asked turning to her.
"You gave a good answer that earned you the 1000 points," Drei stated.
"Ok! So that means I-" Caleb started triumphantly.
"Buuut!" Drei cut him off, "You still had the fifth lowest score in the whole game. Ms. Sartana being dead last."
Camilla grumbled menacingly, arms folded in protest.
"So, if we go by total points earned throughout the six rounds..." she said, tracing the pen along her notepad.
"Zwei is the winner."
"Woooo! Wild Card Queeeeeen!" Zwei cheered, creating a mini tornado to levitate in the air, doing a pirouette.
"Aww so close," Lyca expressed in disappointment.
"It can't be helped..." Mirabelle wistfully replied.
"Especially when those Wild Draw Fours kept letting her chip away a good chunk of the deck," Ein pointed out, sounding irritated.
"Pequeña comodín engañando a la comadreja de pelo verde mirando...[Little Wild Card cheating green haired shit weasel lookin'...]" Camilla grumbled lowly, crumbling the cards she had in hand, to which Ein advised her not to damage Caleb's property.
"And as per the rules we arbitrarily made up, she gets to choose one of us for a 'special request'. Except for me...because I'm the Dealer," Drei reminded before Zwei gracefully landed back on the floor.
"Right! And I chooooose..." Zwei said, looking around at everyone with a ponderous expression, much to their dismay. She lingered on Lyca, wanting to take advantage of this opportunity...but...she now had something else in mind, "Caleb!"
"Wha? You gotta be..." Caleb facepalmed, sick of being a target, "Fine. What do want, Zwei? Let's get it over with."
Zwei glided on over to him with a Cheshire-like grin, already putting him on edge. She then leant in and whispered something in his ear. Caleb's face immediately went pale and his jaw dropped.
"OH COME THE FUCK ON?!" Caleb yelled out in disbelief and startled the others.
"Uh uh uh, you have to fulfill ONE request no matter what it is," Zwei teased, walking her fingers up his arm, "Or are ya not a man of your word?"
Caleb gave her a look then relented with a grumble, "Fine, let me get my keys."
He then raise up and teleported to his room, leaving a smiling and excited Zwei behind as the other girls looked to her questioningly.
While they were distracted, Drei took the sticky notes and quickly tore it up before breathing a low sigh.
'Good answer' she thought melancholically.
...Some time later...
Caleb wore a very displeased frown as he stood on the sidewalk with Zwei next to him with starry eyes. He looked up at the red and white sign that said 'Gamestop'; his old nemesis. Dread ran through his senses as he and the Karmaitachi walked inside.
"Hi. Welcome to Gamestop!" a male cashier greeted as they entered. There were only two other people in the store already while another worker was rifling around in the back, "Need any help?"
"We're good, thanks," Caleb quickly answered.
"Wow this is cool and the workers seem nice," Zwei said, looking around in amazement.
"Yeah, that's how they lure you in. Have an idea what you want?" Caleb asked.
"Yep, there's a couple I want. Don't worry, I have the cash," Zwei assured, showing her wallet.
"Good, let's make it quick before they have a chance to suck us into any bullshit," Caleb replied before Zwei nodded, going off, enthralled by all the games and merchandise on display.
"Need any help, sir?" the cashier asked again.
"No, I'm good, just waiting on friend," Caleb replied.
"Oh, well if I take moment of your time I'd like to tell you about Power up Rewards Pro memb-",
"No, thank you," Caleb shut him down, walking away to find Zwei.
He found her with two game cases already in her hand but admiring the assortment of PS4 games and equipment.
"Find what ya need?" Caleb inquired.
"Yeah, I'm just...looking around now," Zwei said, squatting down looking through the various titles. Caleb then noticed one of the titles she had in hand: Saints Row 3.
"Oh hey, you like Saints Row?"
"Hm? Oh, yeah! I never actually played the games but I read good things about the franchise. Better late than never right?" Zwei replied cheerfully.
"Well, I'm not gonna spoil anything but you are going to have a VERY fun time," Caleb assured.
"Coming from you, that's a trustworthy review. Might have to get the PC version, I don't have a console yet," Zwei pondered.
"Hey, it's fine. You can play on my backup PS4. I don't mind as long as you don't damage it," Caleb offered.
"Wow, really? Thanks, Boss!" Zwei replied happily before glancing away shyly, "And...thanks for bringing me despite how you feel about this place."
"It's...alright. You won the game after all. I'll just man up and deal with it," Caleb shrugged casually.
"Ha...you know, I always wanted to come to places like this with my father. He always made them sound like fun," Zwei reminisced fondly, "I remember him saying he wanted to take my sisters and I along with our moms on a genuine American day long shopping trip. He always enjoyed little things like that."
Caleb saw the shift in her demeanor becoming more dejected and pensive. He squatted down beside her, gently placing a hand atop her head, getting her attention.
"He was right, it's always good to just appreciate what we often take granted," Caleb said comfortingly petting her head, "You know, we can take our time here if you want. I see they have a few new demos at the display to try out. Plus, been meaning to get that new Mario game for Switch."
"Yeah! Sounds nice, Boss.", Zwei blushed lightly smiling then nodding in agreement. She then pauses a moment and spoke lowly, "Hey...did you...mean what you said earlier abo-"
"No, thank you!", Caleb cuts her off to her surprise but quickly notices he was actually now talking to one of the store clerks.
"Are ya sure? It's set to come out this month and if you pre-order now here you can get five dollars off plus a one month free subscription.", The clerk insisted.
"I'm good, bruh. I'm just lookin' around waiting for my friend here.", Caleb insisted, his politeness wearing thin before looking to Zwei, "What were you saying, Zwei?"
Zwei blushes turning away then goes in opposite direction, "N-Nothing, forget it. I'm just gonna go check what they have over there."
"Oh, you're a host. Well, while she picks out her stuff we can go over our new rewards program specifically for Liminal hosts. Frieda can tell you more about it.", The clerk presses before a woman with brown fur on her arms, round mouse ears, slender brown tail, and little buck teeth appears next to Caleb startling him. She wore the same black Gamestop uniform and carried a Samsung tablet in her arm.
"Hi, I'm Freida!"
"She's Freida.", the male clerk.
'Oh god, they're inducting other races too!', Caleb internally despaired in shock. He then notices the mouse woman leaning in closer with an intrigued grin sniffing him.
"Oh, you seem like a guy who knows what games are fun to play. I'll be happy to share everything I know.", She says with a smile presenting the tablet with her perky C-cups purposely perched on top.
"I'll leave him in your hands Freida. Hello, welcome to Gamestop!", the clerk says as he goes to assist customers that just walked in.
'This slick ass motherf-', Caleb disdainfully curses internally.
"So anyway, the Liminal rewards points works about the same as regular rewards pro members except...", the mouse girl happily carried on as Caleb internally gives an exasperated sigh. Curse you, Gamestop.
...Elsewhere...
At Caleb's workplace, on the third floor accounting department, there were murmurs among some of the workers as the looked to the floor manager's office.
"Thank you for coming in today. I'm happy to meet you Ms...Weaver? Is it?", the man( imagine Michael Scott from 'The Office).
"Y-Yes. Chelsea...Weaver.", came the nervous voice of the Liminal woman sitting in a chair wearing business attire. A pair of cat ears poked out from her head as she fidgeting her tan-colored furry five digit feline hands and feet and split tail lay in her lap.
"Ok, forgive for saying, but you do NOT look like a 'Chelsea Weaver'.", He replied skeptically.
"W-Well...", the cat woman stuttered, afraid of blowing her opportunity, "T-That's the name I was given to use during my time in this country! My coordinator said it would make it a bit easier for me."
"God, what is wrong with this country and immigrants? It's like we can't...just...open our doors without trying to slap the old red white and blue on everything and everyone!", the man says flabbergasted, "You know what? What's your name? You're real name."
"U-Um. R-Rikka. Rikka Yukimura and I'm a Nekomata."
"Well then, Ms. Yugimama, allow me give you a proper American welcome", the man politely welcomes
"T-Thank you. It's 'Yukimura by the-"
"Now then, I already have a copy of your resume and work visa, and drug test and medical exams came back A-OK. ", he interrupts looking through some paper patting them into a stack then putting them to the side, "Before we start you interview though, I have a question kinda a personal one."
"O-Oh, ok. What is it?", Rikka inquires.
"Now, as a..."cat-person" so to speak, do you ever get the urge to sleep on your computer or laptop?", He inquires.
Rikka gives him a puzzled stare, "Umm..."
"Because we do most of our work on these computers and that may be a bit of a hinderance so, if you can, just try and fight that impulse. Now if things were different, I'd let you do because I bet you look absolutely adorable. I'm sure they'd all agree. Actually, I always wondered, why do cats do that? Is it just comfortable there or...?"
'...Oh god.', Rikka thought to herself staring dumbfounded at the human man. This new life of hers going to be tougher than she thought.
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SUP FAM! How y'all been? I've been well. So a few things happened both good and bad. The bad first being getting into an car accident late last month, mom relapsed and back in the hospital possibly about going into hospice, and lost a close friend just last week. It's been rough but I'm still here and carrying on. Speaking of...
I complete my first master's next fall, work's going great so far, and, despite some initial creative differences, my artists and I are making progress with Chapter 1 in the manga. Turns out it's tougher work transferring text to visual novel than I thought but I think we're working things out.
Also, I have better news. We managed to come up with the final designs for our core 4 characters(Caleb, Mirabelle, Lyca, and Camilla) with the Zyklons taking a bit more time because their designs feature some VERY specific Chinese references that my artist is having trouble capturing just right. I intended to share the P tr3on link so you guys could view them as a Christmas gift but I'm have trouble with the link. It should be sorted out soon.
Oh yeah, I turned turn 26 the other day. Thought you guys should know. Ok, that's all for now. See ya guys in 2022! Peace Fam!