Daily Life of Monster Girls in Alabama

by GoatManofAnime

It's time for a MonMusu fanfiction that takes place in sweet home Alabama, nuff said.

53. Bonus 8: Fitness

Bonus 8: Fitness

*Get to the end for a special surprise*

It was a cool Saturday and the entire Bizzell household was aboard ICEP's trolley, heading for their next destination. There were only a few other passengers: two hosts, one with a female lizardman and Dwarf, another with a Blue Jay-type Harpie lady.

Lyca could be seen looking out the open window enjoying the breeze with Mirabelle and Camilla seated on either side of Caleb and the Zyklons across from them. All of them had different colored drawstring bags with them.

"How much further is it, Dear? I can feel my legs going plump blocky," Mirabelle complained, running the stiffness from her legs.

"Looks like we'll be there in 5 minutes. I'm just glad we're out of traffic which, again, THIS early on a Saturday is just crazy," Caleb replied, putting his phone down.

"Well, at least we'll be able to stretch our legs and everything else in between once we get off," Zwei replied.

"Do you even hear yourself when you speak?" Ein asked, slightly concerned.

"I tend to drift in and out but I choose to keep going because you never know when I'll say something inspirational," Zwei replied, proudly grinning.

"And thus far your limitless words of wisdom can fit on a post-it note...with space to spare for doodles," Drei commented.

"Anyway, what made wanna go for workout anyway?" Zwei asked, ignoring her sister's comment.

"Well, actually, Sterling was the one who suggested it. This place opened up a few months ago as like recreational center for all kinds of Liminal species.," Caleb said.

"Really? He just now telling us out of nowhere?" Mirabelle inquired skeptically.

"You really shouldn't be that surprised. He said it would be good for you guys since many Liminals aren't exactly into to the whole sedentary aka 'lazy fatass potato' lifestyle we humans are irreverently proud of and need to burn off steam once in awhile," Caleb replied, getting a look from the male host and his Lizardman and Dwarf homestays, which he ignored.

"Yeah, he's got a point. Predator types like us and Lycs need physical activity to keep our hunting instincts sharp and our muscles strong," Zwei stated, holding her arm in a bicep pose.

"That and our kind have huge reserves of energy we occasionally need to burn off; usually through hunting. We have...a wide range of prey ", Drei says in a strangely eerie tone as her sisters look to her in slight concern.

"Yeah, for Werewolves, we're constantly on the move hunting for prey, fighting off enemies, or just competing against each to up our status.", Lyca adds to the relief of the two sisters

"And Mi gente need to periodically burn off unused mana through slinging spells or sparring with others to prepare for Angel attacks. Otherwise, we become irritable and unstable" Camilla informed, shifting one leg over the other, "In some cases, it causes our libido to increase to... dangerous levels."

"How dangerous, exactly?" Ein inquired, as she and the others raise an eyebrow.

"The 'everything is now moist and on fire kind'."

"Moist AND on fire.", Ein clarified making sure she heard that right.

"I...nah, too easy. I'll save that for Ein later," Zwei waved off as Ein glares at her.

"Taking the high road only to make a sharp right to the liquor store.", Drei comments.

"What about you, Mira?", Lyca asks curiously, "How do Nightmares release stress?"

"Eh? Umm...we usually try meditating in our astral forms. If that isn't enough we go for a proper run, tend to the crop fields or enjoy a game racket sport with others of our clan. We aren't really the athletic type unlike other Centaur.", Mirabelle replied, a bit unsure of her answer.

"Really?! The way you moved on that obstacle course last week would say otherwise.", Zwei quickly pointed out

Mirabelle blushes in embarassment glancing downward, "T-That was different!"

"You were really awesome though! I don't think I've seen move that fast ever. Except when you teleport that is.", Lyca stated.

"Y-Yes, I suppose...", Mirabelle smiled in embarassment.

"Well, that's why we're going out. Sterling really believes it'll do you guys some good. And me apparently. In fact, now that I think about it, he did give me this look while saying it that makes me believe he was implying some shit," Caleb replied, sounding a bit annoyed at the end.

"Like that you're a 'fatass potato'?" Drei commented.

"Wouldn't go THAT far but-"

"Dude, you LITERALLY called your species the exact same thing twelve seconds ago," Zwei pointed out with a chuckle.

"Not the point. The point is...I admit the whole engineer work and life balance, coupled with bad portion control, has made me a biiit heavier than I want to be. So maybe going to gym from time to time will do me some good.", Caleb points out patting his thigh.

"Oh wow, he hit HIMSELF with the facts.", Drei replies, amazed.

"I think ju are being a bit harsh on yourself Senor. Ju don't really look that big.", Camilla pointed out examining him head to toe.

"My body's structured so I carry it well while still have a buff looking physique. Body types like mine can gain muscle and fat really easy. The latter is where I run into trouble.", Caleb replied.

"Well, at least you have the guts to admit it.", Ein replies her voice in a somber tone, "I'm ashamed to say...I feel like I've p-put on weight since I've been living here."

The others, especially her sisters, look to her in silence.

Ein glances around in surprise, "Why are you all supportively agreeing with me?!"

"Would ju rather we shatter your already fragile ego? Because I happily will.", Camilla shrugs with a devilish smirk.

"Please don't.", Ein whimpered

"In any case, it's good you are taking a greater interest in your health Dear.", Mirabelle sweetly acknowledges.

"Thanks, truthfully I have you to thank for the extra veggies I introduced into my own meals. One of the unseen benefits of living with a mostly herbivorous Liminal is picking up better eating habits I guess.", Caleb replied with a playful smirk.

"Oh? Me simply existing makes you a better person. That's quite a lofty claim my Dear.", Mirabelle cockily smirks.

"Don't flatter yourself. I still have to nag you to clean your room.", Caleb cheekily replied as Mirabelle jaw drops with mock gasp.

"Oh bugger off with that. You're starting to sound like my mum again", Mirabelle replied puffing out her cheeks crossing her arms.

"I only say it because I care my pretty purple procrastination pony princess.", Caleb teases nudging her shoulder with a goofy grin. Mirabelle cheeks flush pink in embarassment.

"Stoooop. I hate alliteration ESPECIALLY when describing me!", Mirabelle whined gently banging on his shoulder with her fists as he and the others giggle at her reaction. The host family down from them couldn't help chuckling at their banter as well.

After about a few minutes, they soon arrive at their destination stepping off the trolley. It was a huge two story facility with a large Olymphic games five-ring emblem symbols structures but the rings were modeled like doggy paws and had the words 'Sports Club Kobold'. The group walked inside seeing the facility was filled with a wide assortment of exercise equipment and different liminal species and humans using them. In front of them was a large green and blue reception desk matching the walle and cieling with an assortment of membership brochures and other trinkets.

"Whoooaa. It's so big.", Lyca stated in admiration.

"That's what she said.", Zwei joked while looking, "But yeah, this place looks pretty cool."

"Hello!", stated a female Kobold who suddenly springs up from behind the desk surprising the group. She was a shiny golden brown fur, floppy Labrador retriever-like ears, and large bushy tail, blue eyes and wore a green and blue skin tight warm-up suit. She then greets them in a chipper tone, "Welcome to Sports Club Kobold, S.C.K. for short. My name's KoKo! Are you all using the facility today?"

"Uhh yes?.", Caleb answered, half smiling.

"Excellent! Are you all current members?"

"No, we...kinda heard about this place from our coordinator and thought it would do us some good to check it out. Keep in shape you know.", Caleb nonchalantly answered.

"That's great!", the Kobold stated with starry eyes, "We're always happy to see humans and Liminals dedicate themselves to self improvement. Now then, since it's your first time here, I can start you guys with a day pass that allows access to the equipment and services. But first, can I get your signature and individual photos for your guest passes?", Koko replies taking out a clipboard and small digital camera.

"Alright then.", Caleb says looking to the girls.

After signing in and getting their individual passes with their photos, Koko gave them a quick tour.

As they moved further into the facility's bottom floor, they saw a variety of Liminal using the equipment. Lamias testing the strength of their coil with specially designed machines for their tails. Kobolds, Nekos, Wererabbits and other bipedal mammalian types using treadmills or doing squats and push ups. Avian types like Harpies or Wyvern using weights design for their wings and legs along with ab rollers to strengthen their core. Oni, Minotaurs, Haulstaurs, Lizardmen, doing deadlifts, benching and curling an ungodly amounts of iron. There were even some insectoid type using equipment specifically designed for them. They were shown a few other services of this floor; a large sauna, a tanning room, and large indoor pools for both saltwater and freshwater species. Koko informed that the top floor they could find martial Arts and aerobics classes, cardio training, spa treatments, even quiet sound proof rooms for meditation.

Soon they arrived at the changing room.

Caleb was the first to step out of the men's changing. He now wore a plain black slightly oversized tshirt, dark grey Nike shorts, and black and blue sneakers. Koko was patiently waiting outside.

"Oooh, looking good mister.", Koko complimented with cheerful grin.

"Hehe thanks. It's been a minute since I've gone to a real gym and didn't wanna overdo it.", Caleb shyly replied before looking around noticing the few humans spread out here and there.

"Well, I think you look exceptionally average!", she beamed with a toothy grin.

"Uhh ha...good that's about where my target was at."

"Ah, there you are. I hope we didn't keep you both waiting.", came the voice of Mirabelle from behind.

"Nonsense. Your host just stepped out 18 seconds before you.", Koko happily informed as Caleb gives her a look at that bizarre answer, "And might I say, all of you look fantastic!"

Caleb turns, eyes widening upon noticing the girls and their attire.

"I-Is that right? I wasn't sure since I never wore anything like this before.", Mirabelle shyly replied feeling her hand on the velcro light purple with black crosshatch lines bodysuit covering her lower half but exposing her legs. She wore a matching breathable sleeveless crop top to exposing her shapely human tummy and accentuated her plump Double Ds. Her hair was tied back in a small pony tail with a purple sweatband on her forehead.

"I agree. These do feel a bit...restraining compared to what I am used to.", Camilla says pulling at the red and black yoga pants that perfectly outlined her sexy leg and thighs and accentuated her plump Latina butt while also allowing an opening for her slender tail. She wore a loose fitting matching tank top that exposed cute slightly chubby tummy and let her large wing drape through. The fabric accentuated her massive G-cups with an opening that gave an eyefull of cleavage and allow her sexy shoulders plenty of room. She wore women's Reebok sneakers and red sweatband with black pentagram symbols on her forehead. Her long brown hair was tied back into a pony tail, "I can feel it hugging certain area a bit snuggly."

"Hey, it's fine you guys. You'll get used to it after a while.", Lyca encourages standing with a arms stretch pose wears a blue sports bra that exposed her firm abs and toned arms. She wore light blue low rise athletes shorts that hugged her toned thighs and accentuated her firm, plump rear as her large wolf tail to way freely. As alway, she wore no shoes only her bare wolf paw feet, "Once you get to moving in it it'll feel like your wearing almost nothing at all."

"I'm...not exactly sure how to feel about feeling like an exhibitionist.", Mirabelle replied in a doubtful tone.

"Don't be a prude Twilight Sparkle, what every works for her works for her. Personally, I think this deeeefinitely fits me.", Zwei cheekily stated strikes a pose showing off her mint green and black shorts that accentuated her plump butt, shapely fur covered legs with them thighs and her tail standing partially erect tail. She wore a mint green t-shirt with ICEP logo in upper left side of her perky C-cups. Her usual sandals were replaced with flat dark green slip on sneakers and she hard dark green compression knee and elbow pads.

"Yep, all 69 centimeters of you.", Drei commented standing with hands on her hips. She wore similar attire but fitted for her more petite size and dons a dark green ninja style headband with the Chinese symbol for 'Medic' in yellow.

"Hey, I can't help it if I got these PA-POW proportions!", Zwei stated doing the mako boob gesture with her breasts.

"A-As long as I can freely move with restrictions is ok with me. That being said, I wish this didn't make my bottom look so...", Ein trails in embarassment adjusting her shorts. Her attire being the sames as her sisters except fitted for her more...endowed figure. Her shorts perfectly accentuated her peach shaped butt and plump toned thighs while her mint greet tshirt, one size larger on purpose, allowed her G cup bust enough room to breath.

"It kinda pinches around here right?", Camilla inquires to Ein while slightly bending over gesturing at the contour of her was.

"Y-Yeah, like that but more close around here.", Ein concurred gesturing at her thighs

"Ha! Thicc girl problems amirite?", Zwei joked looking to Koko who giggles. She then feel a large harm grip the top of her head as she gives a look of regret. Ein lowers down next to her with a menacing aura before tightening her grip on her head as Zwei elicits a sharp weasel

"I'm sorry, dear sister, I couldn't hear you over the sound of your brain turning to mush.", Ein calmly spoke before tightening her grip even further.

"AYAYAYAYAYAE!", Zwei elicits flailing her arms.

"Hmm ju beat me to it.", Camilla replied quickly dissipating a yellow magic seal.

"What do you think, Chief?", Lyca inquires as other girls are quickly reminded of his prescence. Caleb himself is quickly snapped out of his daze.

"Yes, mister, you've been awwwfully quiet since they stepped out.", Koko smirks knowingly gently nudging him. He give her a surprised blush then notices the girls looking to him with anticipation.

"Ah...well...I think you all look great! Real...athletic and charming.", Caleb replied slightly embarassment trying not to look like he was ogling them out of respect.

The girls all blush at the compliments with Mirabelle, Ein, Camilla shyly thanking him with an appreciative smile while Lyca and Zwei happily thanked him with flustered but energetic demeanors. Drei simply remained silent hiding her rosy cheeks and avoiding looking at him.

"Oook! I'll just leave you folks to your business! Make sure to wipe down any equipment you use with any of our nearby sanitizing stations. Oh and if you have any questions, feel free to come get me or ask one of our other staff members. Like Bea over there!", Koko stated gesturing to the Shiba Inu-type female Kobold happily assisting two Red Oni men.

"Alright, will do, thanks.", Caleb nodded.

"No no, thank YOU all for choosing to S.C.K! Have a good workout!", Koko jubilantly stated before twirling away waving them off as group gave mixed reactions at the quirky Kobold save for Lyca who happily waves her back.

"So, let's check out the rest of this place.", Caleb replied stated getting them back on track.

The group proceeds from the dressing room now trying to decide what their next course of action should be. All the while some of the girls caught some perverted eyes on them much to their revulsion.

"Ok, uh, where you guys wanna start at first?", Caleb replied touching the back of his head, "Personally, I could go for some strength training and cardio sets today."

"Oh! I can do that too. I see they have waaaayyy more barbells than I have at home.", Lyca stated admiring the set before picking up two 40 lb weights in both hands, "You guys wanna start with some strength training?"

"I'm not really about the gains. I more into tone rather than bulk.", Zwei added, show the small bicep on her arm, "Think maybe I'll hit the treadmill or maybe try out one of these cross fit machines."

"Agreed, I'm lean. Cardio is my strength. That and unwavering cynicism", Drei commented.

"I am fine either way. Improving stamina and strength are both important. Neglecting either can be dangerous.", Camilla points out.

"Physically I am comfortable with pulling heavy loads buuut I'd much prefer something where I don't get too sweaty.", Mirabelle expressed touch her chin before looking around, "Maybe like what she's doing."

Mirabelle gestures to a Caucasian human female wearing an orange sports bra and grey leggings with blue highlighted hair in a pony tail using one of the functional trainer machine. She along with Ein and Camilla eyes widen in realization upon seeing the young woman.

"Oh no...", Camilla lowly expressed in dread as Caleb and Lyca look to her confused.

"Wait, is that...?", Ein spoke

The woman lets go of the pulleys letting the weight slam down.

"Haaa...twenty. New personal best!", she panted triumphantly raising a fist.

"Hey! Ms. Cheryl! Is that you?", called the voice of Ein waving her arm up.

Cheryl jerks her head up and is surprised but delighted to see some familiar faces.

"What are you doing?", Camilla says forcing Eins arm down to her bewilderment, "Do not invite her ov-"

"Oy! Cheryl? Over here, it's us!", Mirabelle happily stated waving to her as Camilla jaw drop in disbelief.

"Heyyy! It's you gu-AH!", Cheryl stated excitedly before tripping on the barbell she forgot was below her making her stumble as Caleb and the others flinch out of concern. She chuckles in embarassment as Camilla facepalms with a groan. Cheryl then rights herself before approaching the group, "Hehe, Mirabelle, Ms. Ein, Camilla, wassup you guys?! I didn't know you came here too!"

"Dear brought us out today. Orders from our coordinator and whatnot.", Mirabelle happily replies, "Though he believes HE could benefit from the experience as well."

"Thanks for not sugar coating it Moon pie.", Caleb replies playfully sarcastic.

"I think it's obvious you've had enough of that, love.", Mirabelle snarkily replied with a smirk.

"And as you see, this one here got jokes at my expense for days. Better be careful, she writing checks she can't cash.", Caleb gestured at the Nightmare who chuckles holding her mouth.

"I'm not worried. If they bounce, I can always seduce the teller...with diet .", Mirabelle quips playfully with a snarky smirk.

"Ahh you out here cheatin' now!", Caleb chuckled.

"Hahaha, you guys are adorable!", Cheryl chuckled heartily as Camilla gives a slightly annoyed stare.

"Heh yeah, it's good to see ya again by the way. It's Caleb Bizzell in case ya thought my name was 'Dear' ", Caleb jokes offering his hand.

"Oh, definitely! And don't worry, I figured that already. I mean you don't even have antlers! Hahaha", Cheryl shakes his hand as they, along with a few others in the group, share a laugh at the bad joke. Camilla rolls hers watching silently before Ein nudges her shoulder discretely telling her not to be rude. To which, Camilla doesn't answer glaring at her.

Drei audibly clears her throat then nudges Caleb leg getting his attention.

"Oh, right, so rude uhh...you haven't formally met the other half of the household. This is Lyca, Zwei, and Drei", Caleb says gesturing to each of the girls.

"Hi, pleasure to actually meet'cha.", Cheryl joked turning to the girls.

"Happy to meet you too, Cheryl!", Lyca stated before circling around the young woman a few times curiously sniffing her.

"O-Oh. Ok. This is happening.", Cheryl expressed before stops in front of her.

"Ok, got it! I'll remember your scent now!", Lyca stated tail wagging behind.

"Oh, haha, alright then.", Cheryl politely replies.

"It's Kobold thing, ya get used to it.", Zwei steps up with a shrug, "Sup, I'm Zwei. Arguably the most valuable member of the group."

"Is that right?", Cheryl say with an intrigued smirk humoring her.

"Yes. She's SO valuable couldn't just leave her behind after getting her arm stuck in the vending machine during out tour of the place.", Drei pointed out.

"Hey! I PAID for my protein bar I'm getting my protein bar! ", Zwei defended unwrapping said protein bar and taking a bite.

"I'm Drei. That's all ya need know.", Drei commented plainly.

Cheryl tilts her head before simply replying, "Ooook."

"Come on you two, I'm sorry about my sisters. I promise they're much nicer than they let on.", Ein attests wishing to salvage conversation.

"So these are your sisters, I thought that was the case since you guys look alike and dressed alike. You guys look cute by the way, especially your littlest one here. She's so cute and sassy.", Cheryl says squatting to meet Drei at eye level, "I could just pinch your little cheeks."

"And I could just pinch your trigeminal nerve.", Drei replied with a menacing smirk as Cheryl quickly withdraws.

"Yeah, fun fact, we're all in our 20s.", Zwei informs gesturing to herself and her sister referencing their misleading stature.

"Oh...sorry.", Cheryl expressed before the trio excuses her.

"Don't sweat it. Right sis?"

"Your screams will go on deaf ears.", Drei spoke . menacingly making Cheryl a bit uncomfortable.

"See? All's forgiven.", Zwei assure with a toothy grin

"Aight, so...these three told me you guys met up at this flower shop art gallery thing awhile back.", Caleb jumps in changing the subject.

"Hehe yep! We had sooo much fun. Right guys?", Cheryl stated to which Mirabelle and Ein happily agreed. Camilla agrees less enthusiastic tone which the two sense, "Ahem, so you guys gonna stay down here awhile or head upstairs. What's the whole work out plan?

"We were actually talking about that. So far majority rules says we're sticking with cardio and strength training for now.", Caleb replies

"Oh wow, you guys have your own little Democracy going on.", Cheryl joked.

"I prefer to look at it as more like a council.", Caleb jokes back.

"Its actually more of a comedy sketch really. ", Drei comments

"Anyway, why don't you join us? I would love to catch up again!", Mirabelle suggested as Camilla looks to her in shock, "Is that ok with you, Dear?"

"Sure, why wouldn't it be?", Caleb replies with a raised eyebrow, "I'm gonna go hit the treadmill."

"Ok, Dear. Don't overdo it now. It's just to warm up."

"Alright, Ma.", Caleb playfully mocked.

"Ooh, let me join ya Chief!", Lyca stated walking with Caleb to the machines.

" I will join him as well.", Camilla affirms moving past them giving a sideways glare at Cheryl.

"I...think I'll get some cardio in too.", Ein says.

"Well looks like majority rules says, treadmill. Unless...you wanna join them too Ms. Dr-wait where'd she go?", Cheryl replied looking around for the smaller weasel girl.

"Yeah, she tends to do that sometimes.", Mirabelle awkwardly replies, "I'd much rather you show me what you were doing on that machine."

"Sure. Also, between you and me, I'm kinda glad the little one's not joining us. She creeps me out a little.", Cheryl admits whispering toward Mirabelle.

"Boo.", Drei stated from behind Cheryl.

"AH!", Cheryl cries out jumping then hiding behind Mirabelle side and hugging the Centaur, "W-Where did you come from?!"

"I never left.", Drei replies giving the human woman a knowing look as she walks by to join Caleb and her sisters.

"I don't think she likes me."

"Don't worry, she's like that with everyone.", Mirabelle says attempting to put her at ease.

"Strangely, that's not very reassuring.", Cheryl replies raising up besides her, "Scary lolis aside, here let me show you my core routine."

"Splendid!", the Nightmare chimes.

...

Nearby, Caleb sees Mirabelle and Cheryl working out on that pulley machine glad to see her socializing while Zwei and Lyca were doing stretches. He then goes up to one of the treadmills entering turning it on. He starts off with a brisk walk to get his blood flowing before increasing the speed going into a light jog. On the other side, Camilla and Ein took the treadmills closest to a few other women, liminals and human, with the latter instructing the demoness how the machine worked.

Suddenly, Lyca and Zwei join Caleb taking the empty treadmills to his left and right respectively.

"Welp, we're done stretching, mind if we join you?", Zwei says with turn her unit on starting to walk.

"Hahh...sure, why not?", Caleb spoke with quickened breath.

"Wow, this things way bigger than the one in my den. Smells odd though.", Lyca acknowledged starting up her machine.

"It should. Hahh... people using them...ahh and wiping them down(I hope) all day.", Caleb responded as a film of sweat already started to build on her arms, body, and forehead.

Zwei increases the speed as she goes into a faster jog than Caleb with Lyca doing the same, "You know, apart from our little foot race we had way back with Lycs sister and her host family, this the first time I'm really seeing you run. Haha! You run like a duck!"

"Haa...shut up! No I don't!", Caleb retorts.

"Yeah you do! Look at him Lycs!", Zwei chuckled increasing the speed now into a full run.

"Haha! You kinda do Chief! More like a little duckling really!", Lyca playfully teases with a chuckle increasing her speed to a full run as well.

"Ahhh fuck you! *Pant* Fuck you both!", Caleb stated in irritation panting heavily before increasing his speed a bit more into a...less graceful compared to both liminals.

"Hahaha! He got those hips waddlin' now girl!", Zwei jested making Lyca chuckles.

Both girls increase their speed even more now going into full sprints tucking their heads and back low(ninja style) as their feet rapidly strike the treadmill. Caleb growls through his teeth in frustration and looks between them sweating bullets and breathing heavily. The situation reminded him of gym class and that one asshole kid who ran full sprints out the gate forcing him and MANY others to burn out quick trying to keep up.

On one side, Mirabelle and Cheryl were busy with the pulley machine.

"Ok, so Ms. Koko showed that THIS move is really good for activating the muscles in your sides", Cheryl pulling the mechanism in a manner similar to chopping a tree with an axe before making the weight slam down.

"Like this?", Mirabelle says mimicking her movements pulling the weight upwards before making it slam down audibly.

"Yeah! That's it! Looks like you're a natural.", Cheryl praised as the Centaur blushes slightly with a proud grin, "This right here is great for tone AND bulk. I'm going for tone so I'm staying at the 30 pounds right now. My goal is six pack and a sexy ass by next Summer!"

"That's wonderful! I... haven't really made any sort of goals yet.", Mirabelle admitted in slight shame as Cheryl stops pulling her weights a moment.

"That's fine girl, you don't really need one. If you just wanna get healthy and look even better, that's great too!", Cheryl assured continuing her reps.

"I...I guess that's true.", Mirabelle shy replied continuing her reps making the weights clap down repeatedly.

"Hey, is it me or your side slamming louder than mine? What's yours set at?", Cheryl inquired, the metallic sound ringing out.

"I...don't know honestly. I kinda just started copying you.", Mirabelle admits.

Cheryl releases her capable then squats down, "Ok mine is at 30. Let's see, your's is...holy shit!"

"W-What?!", Mirabelle squeals

"Two hundred thirty pounds?! Somebody had this thing at 230?", Cheryl stated astonished looking at the weight settings.

"Is...that too much?"

"Not for you, apparently, that's the maximum this thing goes up to. You out here lifting like it's nothing! Here, look let me put it at 30.", Cheryl says adjusting the weight.

Mirabelle then pulls on the weight already noticing a very big difference, "Blimey! That's light as a pillow."

"Seriously? Girl do you even lift?!", Cheryl says examining Mirabelle's arms which had little muscle definition.

"N-No. I am abit used to heavy loads since we Nightmare are allied with Dryads, agriculture is part of our way of life. I was always really good at plowing large fields, hauling grains, and the like.", Mirabelle happily at the memories.

Sidenote: Nightmare are more closer to work or draft horses just like Heavy breed Centaur

"A British farm girl huh? That's makes...more sense than it should. Don't expect me to keep up with you now. I'm going for a psuedo Scarlet Johansson not She-Hulk.", Cheryl joked inciting a chuckle out of the Nightmare, "I mean, you're purple so I think it's more like uhh buff Barney."

Mirabelle bursts into laughter holding her stomach as Cheryl laughs with her.

On the other side, Camilla and Ein were having their own little run with both keeping a steady pace. The Demoness gives the distrusting side eye at Cheryl and Mirabelle happily laughing.

"They seem to be having fun.", Ein spoke getting the demoness' attention who then resumes running.

"Hmph. If ju have nothing better to do I suppose.", Camilla replies coldly her wings firmly tucked in her back.

"What's your problem with her? She's a really nice girl.", Ein scolds.

"I do not trust her, plain and simple. I've known women like her that smile the she does. They expose their cruelty in the end", Camilla scoffs increasing the speed on machine a bit

"Camilla, you can't just close yourself off from everyone except Mr. Bizzell. There are plenty of evil people in the world, yes, but there are good ones too. Even rarer, those like her who make an effort to reach out to you. I can tell she genuinely likes you.", Ein says still keeping her pace, "Don't let opportunity pass you by."

"What opportunity?", Camilla questions raising an eyebrow.

"Opportunity to make a human friend other than Mr. Bizzell. I'm sure it'd make him happy and proud of you too."

Camilla goes silent in thought as she keeps up her pace nearly.

"Come on, give her a chance. Please?", Ein pleaded softly.

Camilla gives a pensive look then groan loudly "Fine! But if she talks about Harry FUCKING Potter again-!"

"I'm sure you'll guys find some common ground. Look at me and Zwei-.", Ein replied before pausing thinking about what she just said, "Nevermind, bad example. You're not sisters."

"Discord be praised for that.", Camilla remarked as looks to the Elder Devil, specifically to her chest which appeared to barely move with each stride she made.

"So, umm, can I ask a weird question?"

"Ju are weird, so go on.", Camilla replies

"How are...your...umm... your breasts not bouncing as much?", Ein replied with an embarrassed blush her.

Camilla gives her an inquisitive look brings a finger up creating a small green magic seal.

"It is a gravity spell I fabricated years back to keep them from flopping around getting in the way during combat.", Camilla touching her chest emitting a green light. At that moment her breasts start bouncing wildly to the Karmaitachi surprise before Camilla reactives the spell her boobs returning to a semi-motionless state, "See?"

"That's... amazingly convenient. My clan had to invent their own running technique for members like...well...me. ", Ein admired increasing the speed then tucking her body low make her breasts bounce more rapidly but more controllable. The Elder Devil gives an intrigued look before Ein decreases the speed again straightening her back again " Even then they still get in the way sometimes. Not to mention draw unwanted attention."

The weasel says glancing over at a few human males pretending to lift weights while checking her and Camilla ,along with the other women, out talking, making suggestive gestures, and snicker amongst themselves.

Camilla tuned her on what they said and gives a disdainful glare, "Jes, I agree with you there"

The Elder Devil then points her finger at Ein's chest creating the same green magic seal to the Karmaitachi surprise. Her breasts stop flopping about going to a more stationary position while only slightly moving. Ein is silent for a moment at jogging without her endowments bouncing around.

"Thank you.", Ein says in appreciation.

"Of course, also...", Camilla replies then looks to the guys and sticks up both middle, "Get an eyeful of THESE hijos de puta(motherfuckers)!"

"Y-Yeah! Get an eyefull you...pervy jerks!", Ein sticks up both middle fingers as the men look to them offended and confused

"Yeah, fuck you guys! Especially THAT asshole! I heard what you said about my ass and mashed potatoes. Fuck you!", Stated a random pale skinned liminal woman with blonde hair and red eyes who also sticks up both middle fingers adding to the men's confusion.

Ein and Camilla share a victorious grin.

Elsewhere, on the other side of the the first floor, Drei could be seen wondering about enjoying a can of green tea. She then notices Koko and another kobold, this one a male husky type, standing over a female Shiba Inu type kobold lying on a bench groaning and holding her stomach.

"How could she get food poisoning at time like this?", Koko stated incredulously.

"I told her not to eat from that place. They've been going downhill since the other retired. My host says you're just playing with fire eating there. Crazy they haven't been shut down yet honestly.", He replies.

"Ohhh, this isn't good. Her class is expecting her and we've got a bunch of new members to finally join. We can't cancel on their first day. They may never come back and demand refunds on their memberships!" Koko said with a sad canine whimper.

"Yeah, but where are we gonna find a Tai chi instructor on such short notice?"

"Hello Koko.", Drei spoke getting the Kobalds attention.

"O-Oh! You're one of the fox girls who was with that human earlier. Are you enjoying the facility?", She says putting on a cheerful grin

"More of less, I'm a weasel by the way.", she replies with a shrug, "Let's get back on topic. You guys seems to be in a snag. Any way I can help?"

"Haaa, I don't think so. Not unless you can pull some sort of Tai Chi miracle genius out of thin air.", Koko waves off knowing it wasn't possible

"What's your budget?", Drei replies as the Kobold gives her an inquisitive but hopeful look.

...

Back over to Caleb, the young man could be seen seated on one of the workout bench bent over sweating bullets and panting lethargically.

"Chief, are you ok?", Lyca asks out of concern.

"Hahh...hahh yeah sweety... hahh just a little winded...let just ahh catch my breath."

"Mayyybe it was bad idea to try keeping up with two liminals who are literally built for speed.", Zwei enforced, "but hey, I give you an A for effort."

"Haaa, effort...hahh starts with an 'E', not an 'A'.", Caleb says taking steady breaths, "like 'asphyxiation'. Bring that scrawny neck over here."

"Haha! Nope! How about an 'ass-grab' instead? That starts with an 'A' too.' ~Go on big man.~", Zwei smirks bending over giving a good view of her plump booty in black shorts. Her tail brushes against his waist teasingly

"W-What?!", Caleb blushed in embarrassment.

Zwei suddenly realizes what she doing and quickly straightens up moving away from him.

"H-Hahaha! Your face! Ahahaha!", Zwei laughs diffusing the situation.

"Aww whatever weirdo! At least I got me some cardio in despite y'all 'helpful' motivation.", Caleb replies.

"That was good run honestly and I think you did great by the way! What should we do next Chief?", Lyca happily says with sweet grin and rosy cheeks.

"I was looking the strength training.", Caleb says looking around to where the weights were.

"Hmm...Oh! There a bunch of weights over there!", Lyca excitedly stated pointing to where a group of liminals ranging from Red Oni to Grizzlys were lifting huge variety of massive barbells and kettlebells, some being as big as an actual vehicles. A female Grizzly lets out a bear-like roar deadlift 500lbs while a male White Tiger roars pulling 1000lbs with a pulley machine. Many others muscular beasts squatting with insanely large deadlift grunting loudly with primal, testosterone fueled ferocity, and their muscles bulging through their clothes ready to burst at any moment with the steam forming on the mirrors from their intense body heat.

"Nnnno thanks. I'm gonna head over to that section there", Caleb replies pointing to the areas with several weight training machines. A small collection of humans and liminals could be seen casually working out, "Which I will now call 'Weeny Hut Juniors'."

"Ok! Let's go!", Lyca replies locking arms with him excitedly pressing herself to his arm as she happily nuzzles his shoulder.

"Alright, hehe, sure. Somebody's more excited than usual.", Caleb smirk sheepishly with faint blush walk together before noticing Zwei standing appearing lost in thought, "Yo, Deisel weasel! You comin'?"

"Y-Yeah!", Zwei stated snapping from her thoughts quickly catching up to him. She walks beside them looking out the corner of her eye inquisitively.

'Why did I do that just now? It's like I almost...lost it back there. And why...why does he suddenly smell really good?', Zwei thought her cheeks becoming rosy.

Caleb then spots a pair of restroom doors.

"Oh, y'all go ahead, I gotta use it real quick.", He says before leaving the two liminals. Zwei watches him before Lyca taps her shoulder getting her attention.

Caleb steps inside the restroom which was a slightly bigger than normal with a much larger shower and even an adjustable toilet for a variety of...body types. Luckily, it was already set for 'humanoid' bodies so he quickly did his business and washed his hands. The second he cracks open the door, Lyca quickly pushes him back inside closing the door behind her.

"What the... Lyca?! What are you doing?", Caleb inquires confused.

The She-wolf doesn't answer as turns the lock on the door with her hands behind her adding to Caleb's concern.

"Hey, is somethin' wron-Oomph!", He was silenced when the She-wolf rushes him pressing her lips firmly to his while gripping his shoulders. Caleb soon returns the kiss pulling her in softly caressing her back as she hums at the sensation.

***Lemon***

Lyca separates with a saliva strand connecting them staring at him cheeks flushed and eyes full of lust.

"Dang Fuzzy, what got into you all of a sudden?"

"I don't know. I just got really, really excited watching you and...", Lyca sniffs him taking in his scent humming blissfully, "~I just wanna mate with you so bad right now. My special place is throbbing a lot right now. See?"

Lyca pulls down her shorts a bit exposing her wet, glistening pussy as Caleb stares feeling himself getting hard at the sight.

"L-Lyca, you realize we're in public restroom. What is someone else needs to use it?"

"It's ok. I asked Zwei to watch our back. She won't let anyone in. There's plenty others to use anyway.", Lyca assures proceeding to rub her palm against his groin making him sigh and trembled at her touch. She smirks giggling softly feeling his fully erect member through his shorts, "Hey, Chief? Sorry for teasing you so much back there. How's about I make it up to you? Please?"

"Haaa...i-its no big deal really. I'm used to it. B-But if you insist...just don't make too much noise.", Caleb replied deciding give in to the situation.

"~Huhu, you got it, Chief~."

The She-wolf guides him toward a nearby wall proceeds to get on her knees pulling down his shorts and underwear to unveiling is hardened dark penis. The musk of his loins already making her head (ironically) fuzzy. She pants with heated breath of anticipation proceeding lick the head of his cock then alternate suck and licking his shaft trying to savor the taste. She opens her mouth taking in half his length humming in delight pumping her head rhythmically as Caleb throws his head up eyes closed in sheer pleasure. The heat of her breath and her smooth and wet but strong tongue enraptured his senses while her lips coiled around his shaft hungrily.

"Ahhh that's it Fuzzy... that feels so good.", Caleb grunted clenching his teeth to stifle his moans still afraid of being discovered.

"Mmm, haa...I like doing this. You taste really good and it makes my head feel warm.", Lyca lustfully spoke continuing to pump her head then grabs is sides for support trying to take him in deeper. She feels his hand on top of her head and turns her gaze up delighted to see his lascivious expression of ecstacy. His member swells more and begins twitching inciting the She-wolf to increase her pace sucking him off with greater gusto. Caleb grits his teeth feeling the desperate urge to ejaculate.

"Ahh! Lyca baby I'm so close. I'm about to-"

"Thash fine! Ah want it! Shoot it all in ma mouth!", The She-wolf uttered eagerly pumping faster ramming his cock to her throat.

Seconds later, he explodes inside her throat as the She-wolf audibly swallows burst after burst of his cum with a dazed expression. When it looked like he was done, she slides her mouth from his cock pants as Caleb as catches his breath. Lyca licks her lips smiling her body trembling as her eyes glow for a moment.

"So good...", Lyca croons in a daze.

"Hahh you got that right.", Caleb expressed as Lyca stands to her feet.

"You can keep going right? I want your thing inside here now", Lyca inquires proceeding to grind her wet pussy against his half hardened shaft.

"Heh, as much as I'd love that Fuzzy. I didn't bring any of Drei's neemicide oil nor do I have condoms on me."

"What are condoms?", Lyca asks puzzled.

"Basically like Drei's oil except it's more like little trash bag for my dick. You wouldn't even feel me...well...unload inside you.", Caleb explained hoping he didn't sound like an asshole.

"That's weird. Awww but I really wanted it inside.", Lyca whined with her ear drooped down and eyes watery easily melting Caleb's heart.

"It's ok, Fuzzy I'll make it up to you later. For now though...", Caleb says before grabbing the She-wolf positioning her with her hands against the wall and her butt towards him. She looks back at him in anticipation then yelps feeling his fingers stroking her lower lips, "Wow, you're really drooling down here. I hope my fingers will be enough to hold you over "

"O-Only one way to find out," Lyca replied with a hungry grin.

"Keep that voice down now," Caleb advised as Lyca covered her mouth. He couldn't help being excited in situations like these.

His index and middle fingers easily slipped inside her wet, hot pulsating slit as the She-wolf throws her head up, moaning loudly in her hand.

***Lemon Pepper***

Outside, Zwei could seen standing, arms folded and back to the wall listening to the two inside. She rubbed her legs together nervously, then noticed a human man in a superman T-shirt approaching the restroom.

"Whoa there, 'Bizarro'. This one's occupied. They had Panda Express then got on a treadmill, bad combo. Trust me you don't wanna go in there," Zwei advised before a shrill muffled moan caught her ear.

"Almost sounds like two people in there," the man pointed out.

"That's how you know it's bad when you can HEAR the smell," Zwei said warningly.

The guy gave disgusted look before going off to another restroom. Zwei resumes her bodyguard/wing girl duties.

After cleaning themselves and the restroom of any evidence, the group arrived in the 'Weeny Hut Junior' area where there are a several liminal females ranging from Lamia to Satyrs and few human males and females spread out.

"There's sure are a bunch of muscle machine things here. Where should we start?", Lyca says looking around in intrigue.

"Not sure. I kinda wanted to work core strength but it looks they're all occupied", Caleb says looking to a bunch of liminals using the machines.

"Why not work on your back muscles then?"

The groups turns to where that voice came from and we're met with a liminal woman like in late 20s who sat in a machine from strengthening back muscles. She had dark grey fur covered her arms up to the joints ending in large five digit wolf paws, large lupine ear, a long fluffy tail, light brown skin, and dark blue eyes. A Werewolf.

"Excuse me?", Caleb inquires as Lyca and Zwei look to her.

"The machines are great for someone of your body type to build greater upper body strength. It helps engage the major muscle groups in your back, shoulders, chest, and even you sides. That's right.", She enthusiastically explains releasing the weight letting them fall with a loud clang, "I'm done with this one if you wanna give it a try."

"Uhh, sure. Appreciate it miss..."

"Oh, sorry! My name's Balta! Balta Braun! That's right!", She happily stated beginning to raise up from her seat.

"Ok, nice to meet YOOOOOOOO!", Caleb expressed as he and Zwei are taken aback in shock upon seeing the Kobold woman stand up straight easily towering over them by two or three feet.

She wore dark blue gym shorts that hugged her toned muscular thighs and large plump butt. Her top was a shoulder-less blue Adidas tank that exposed her large biceps, rock-hard six pack, and her G-cup breasts stretching the fabric and she glistened with sweat. There were some noticeable scars on her legs, arms, sides, and lower neck. All in all, she was very strong-looking, attractive woman. She tilts her head at them like a confused dog as Lyca does the same.

"Yo hey!", came another voice as they turned to see a human approaching them. He was a fairly muscular African-American man, mid-30s, gray sweatpants and camo t-shirt, with a neatly trimmed beared. He looks to Caleb's group suspiciously stepping in front of Balta, "We good over here? We got a problem?!."

"No, no, man! Yeah, I was just...surprised is all. I literally never seen Kobold big as her before just overreacted abit. My bad.", Caleb quickly apologizes as the man appeared to calm down a bit.

"It happened again. ", Balta shrugs raising her hands.

"Yeah.", He agreed before turning to Caleb, "Believe me, y'all not the only ones who ain't used to seeing a big Kobold."

" 'Big'? She's freakin' huge! She's almost Oni sized!", Zwei stated incredulously as Balta looks to her confused.

"Oh don't get what the big deal is? She looks pretty normal to me.", Lyca spoke confused getting the attention of Caleb and Zwei, "I mean, some of my siblings are around her size, bigger even."

"Wait, what?!", Caleb and Zwei exclaimed in disbelief.

"Hollup, you...Ohhh ok. I see now.", the says in realization, "SHE is the only Werewolf you ever met. Right?"

"Well, technically I met her sister once but wasn't as big as her!", Caleb replied as the man pulls out his phone.

"Aight, let me show you something brotha.", He says presenting the phone to Caleb with Zwei and Lyca looking too. He and Zwei we're shocked to see photos of the man with Balta and several Werewolves; some even bigger than her, "Bruh, forget how big you THINK they can get cuz they can get much, MUCH, MUCH bigger."

Caleb and Zwei look as if their minds had been blown then to Lyca imagining if SHE could get that big someday.

"Uhh, guys, you ok?", Lyca asks tilting her head.

"That was when we went to meet my pack back home! They were so excited to meet my Darling! That's right!", Balta stated happily catching Caleb and the others attention.

"Heh, don't remind me. I'm still a little sore from their 'excitement' ", the man says popping his neck then offers his hand to Caleb, "Anyway, it's all good. My name's Curtis. Curtis Sparks, or just 'Curt' if that too long hehehe. And this big ol puppy is my homestay."

"Currrrt, don't call me in front of strangers. It's embarrassing.", Balta whined.

Caleb smirk before shaking hands with guy, "Nice to meet ya, Curt. I'm Caleb Bizzell, or just Caleb."

" 'Bezzell', that's a new one."

"Pronounced BIH-zzell!", Caleb reiterated in slight annoyance.

" Oh, 'Bih-zzell', my bad brotha!"

"Yeah and these two fiendish friends of mine are Lyca and Zwei."

"Hi there!", "Wuzzuuup.", Lyca and Zwei respectively greeted.

"Also, your homestay was just giving some workout tips that I think I'll be using.", Caleb replies as the big werewolf looks to him and smiles appreciatively.

"Yeah she's always doing that. I never seen y'all around here, y'all must be new. I see those tag things they give new folks", Curt pointed out.

"Yep, just started.", Caleb confirmed touching the pass on his chest.

"That's wassup.", Curt then turns to Balta, "You finished or you still wanna get some more in?"

"I still have to do my three set leg presses then my 5 set on the bench then I'll be done. That's right!", Balta replied as she quickly wipes off the machine with disinfectant towel.

"Alright, I'll be finishing my sets too. Holla when you ready."

"K darling. Would you two like to join me?", Balta happily inquires to Lyca and Zwei.

"Sure we'd love to!", Lyca beams at the much bigger Werewolf then looks to Zwei, "Right Zwei?"

"Ehh, I guess it-WAH!", Zwei uneasily expressed before being yanked up off the ground then slung on the big wolf girl's massive shoulders.

"Great! I can show guys this position that'll really strengthen your thighs! That's right!", Balta happily stated giving Zwei thigh a hearty slap eliciting a blushing shriek from the weasel girl.

"I'm excited!", Lyca cheered with a little bounce.

"Me too! I love workout buddies! That's right!"

"Good for you! Now put me down, that's right! Oh God! It's contagious!", Zwei stated.

Caleb shakes his head then turns to Curtis who wore the same expression.

"Never a dull moment.", Curtis spoke with a shrug

"I feel that.", Caleb confirmed, "Ok, I'm gonna knock out my sets too."

"Yeah yeah, I'll leave you to it playa.", Curtis replied before going back to the curl-up tricep machine.

Caleb takes a seat in the machine and sets it to about 100lbs. He pushes it up with minimal resistance and chooses to stay with that setting. A thought then occurs to him.

'What are sets again? Dammit it has been a while since I been in the gym.', he thought before continuing repeatedly pushing the weights.

...

Elsewhere, Camilla and Ein, after finishing their treadmill session, they were headed to meet back up with Mirabelle and Cheryl. Mirabelle was busy using a special machine for Centaur improve leg strength and Cheryl doing squats with a 25lb barbell

"Haaa how am I already this tired?", Mirabelle panted trying to pushed the weight down with her front legs then releases it, "Surely I haven't gotten that lame. Have I?"

"Ngh ahh...I wouldn't sweat it. I remember...ah how sore I was after doing ONE session here. It takes time to adjust.", Cheryl replies focusing on her squats.

"There you two are!", Ein stated approaching with Camilla next to her as Cheryl and Mirabelle look to them happily.

"Hey guys! You enjoy...ah your run?", Cheryl says finishing her last set of squats.

"Yes, we did actually.", Ein says with a smile as Camilla remains silent. She discreetly bumps the demoness' lower back with her bushy tail.

"J-Jes, it was...quite nice.", Camilla answered not looking at the human.

"You guys wanna join us? I'm mostly doing squats but there's some empty machines around and barbells to use.", Cheryl points out wiping her forehead.

"I think I'll try this machine here.", Ein says going to machine for strengthening thigh, butt, and core muscles, "Ms. Cheryl why you show Ms. Sartana some squatting techniques."

Camilla looks to her incredulously before Cheryl answers.

"Ok! Grab whatever you can manage."

Camilla looks to her and relents going to select a barbell from the rack while Ein places the maximum weight on the machine; about a 300lbs. Camilla eventually selects a 50lb weight while Ein lies down on her stomach proceeding to curl the weights up with her legs with her peach butt clenching.

"Ok, so it's more about form than technique. Hold the barbell to your chest, legs shoulder width apart, bend at the knees...", Cheryl instructs bending as Camilla mimics her actions, "Good, now when you bend, both elbows should touch the knees and your butt should stick out."

"Like this?", Camilla does the motion as her plump latina butt pushes the fabric to the limit.

"That's it! You're a natural at this.", Cheryl compliments as Camilla blushes slightly in embarrassment, "Ok, let's go for three sets of 10 reps."

"Alright.", Camilla complies doing squats with the human woman unsure exactly how to feel about the situation.

"By the way, it looked like you both were really getting into your cardio. What with flipping off those guys back there.", Cheryl brought up catching the Elder Devil attention while her tight rear squeezes her spandex

"Ah, hehe you saw that huh?", Ein replied sheepishly while curling her legs making her thighs ripple with the motions.

Mirabelle then brings her hooves down making the weight go up and her breasts bounce, "We both did. We didn't disturb you because you looked to me having a grand time. Even the other girls joined in."

"Yeah, we had some 'secret' admirers admiring more than just out running form.", Ein spoke in slight disdain.

"Hmph. We were merely giving those lower lifeforms an eyefull of what they really deserve.", Camilla spoke squatting repeatedly making her ass jiggle.

"Haha! You guys are awesome. Creating an impromptu fuck you army to oglers. Classic.", Cheryl chuckled

"Hehe, what can I say. It's never a dull moment wherever we go.", Ein giggles scratching her cheek.

"Clearly, I mean this little group alone is pretty interesting!"

Camilla raises an eyebrow skeptically.

Mirabelle stops her reps for a second lightly panting, "Haaa...how so?"

"I mean, we've got a centaur, a weasel, a demon, and a white woman. That combination is WILD girl.", Cheryl stated inciting a laugh out of Mirabelle and Ein; even Camilla couldn't help letting a chuckle slip out.

"Hehehe, I suppose we are a VERY diverse group of people and that's not even including our regional differences.", Ein added with a chuckle finishing her first set.

" Regional differences? What are we Pokemon now? Mirabelle! Use Stomp!", Cheryl jokingly stated.

"MIRABELLE!", Mirabelle played along riding up and stomping the mechanism and inciting laughs among the girls.

"Hahaha...ahh...ah fuck...I lost count of my reps.", Cheryl chuckled to herself shaking her head as she continues her squats.

"We are at 36 now.", Camilla answers.

"Oh! It's long passed our cool down. Let's stop for now.", Cheryl exhales in fatigue placing her weight down with a squat as Camilla mimics her, "Hooo time passes when you're having fun I guess."

"I suppose...", Camilla shrugs with a slight eye roll.

Ein finishes her sets and raises up, "Haaa, that set's done. I'm gonna go grab us some water. Hydration is always important in a workout. Marequine, would you like to join me?"

"Haa...haa...oh certainly I'm positively knackered (tired).", Mirabelle replies breathing laboriously wiping the sweat from her forehead.

She joins Ein as Camilla watches with an incredulous look as they leave her with the human female. The Elder Devil caught the Karmaitachi turn her head giving a confident wink and thumbs up much to her annoyance.

"So, what have you been up since last time we met?", Cheryl inquired.

Camilla analysed her tone a second sensing no contempt or malice in her words, "Nothing important that is worth mentioning."

"Eh, I know that's real. I mean, aside from all this stuff on the news, most of which I just tune out anyway, not much is really going on lately.", Cheryl talked before sitting down on one of the machines for strengthening inner thigh muscles.

"I suppose not. Not that it matters, as long as it nothing to do with me and mi familia.", Camilla replies.

"Makes sense. So, you enjoying the color pen set?"

Camilla gives her ponderous look, "Que?"

"You know, the color brush pen set you got at that flower shop expo thing? Make any sketches lately?"

Camilla eyes widen realizing what she meant, "O-Oh! Jes...I have actually. I have made a several drawings lately and...I must say they...look more...what is the word...?"

"Authentic?"

"Jes, that is it! More... life-like.", Camilla bemused thinking of the portraits she made of her and her mother.

"I'd love to see them some time. You've got a real talent a lot of people would literally kill to have a fraction of. Heh, I guess coffee snakes aren't your only magic skill huh?", Cheryl says with a grin as Camilla glances away slightly embarrassed.

"I...I suppose so but...I would hardly call it magic."

"Why not?", Cheryl asked perplexed.

"It is only something I learned to do as a hobby when I am not constructing and perfecting spells. It serves no true purpose when it comes to survival."

"Hmmm, I wouldn't downplay it like that.", Cheryl spoke as the Elder Devil raises an eyebrow, "Art has a way of affecting everyone. It can inspire, influence, motivate, challenge beliefs, or even create new beliefs. If that's not some kind of magic, I'm not sure what it is. It do know we need more of it."

Caleb doesn't respond actually considering what the human woman said actually made sense.

"That's why I treasure the portraits you made for me. Hung'em up in my bedroom."

"Q-Que? Ju... actually kept them?", Camilla surprised.

"Of course. What else would I do with them?", Cheryl inquired raising an eyebrow.

"I do not know! Throw them away?"

"Why would I do that?!", Cheryl stated incredulously.

"BECAUSE... because...", Camilla struggles to find the words then looks to girl who looks back at her in concern, not for herself, but for the Elder Devil. It was something she just... wasn't used to at all.

"Hey...are you al-"

"Why did ju help me?", Camilla spoke.

"Eh? What do you mean?"

"Back at the restaurante and again with those perras at the expo.", She clarified looking Cheryl dead in the eye.

Cheryl tilts her head, "Why not?"

Camilla gives an incredulous look, "What do ju mean 'why not'?"

"You looked like you needed help. You had on such a brave face, that's how I knew you needed it. I know that look anywhere.", Cheryl looks down a moment then turn back to Camilla, "That Angel and those people putting your existence on trial. Those damn Karens treating you like garbage. How can anyone with any shred of a conscience just look the other way? I don't care what you look like or stigmas attached to your race, nobody deserves to be treated like that."

Camilla was stunned by her response unsure of how to feel right now. A part of her felt relieved even warmed but another part was more skeptical and doubtful of the human.

"I'm not sure if I satisfied your question but I want you to know I don't think you're some kind of monster or enemy to all Christians, you're just...you. Besides, you and the others are pretty fun to be around.", Cheryl expressed with a grin making the Elder Devil flush in embarrassment.

"G-Gracias..."

"De nada.", Cheryl cheekily replies in Spanish as the Elder Devil looks to her in surprise, "I took Spanish in high school...and was crazy into Dora the Explorer as a kid."

Camilla couldn't help cracking a small grin and chuckling as Cheryl joins her.

"Well, you two seem to be having fun."

Camilla whip her head to Ein with a knowing smirk as she and Mirabelle carried a couple bags.

"Sorry it took a bit longer than expected since Ms. Ein got involved in a heated discussion with one of the staff here.", Mirabelle replies.

"I only pointed out how counterproductive it is to sell sports drinks with that high a sugar content and such attractive designs. It's way too tempting.", Ein bemoaned clenching her fist proud of herself for staying strong, "I did it. I stayed a good girl."

"Riiight...so what were you both discussing?", Mirabelle says getting back on the subject, "It must have been quite humerous."

"Oh, not that much, just a deep interpersonal discussion about the existential complexities of social acceptance.", Cheryl cheekily responds as Camilla looks to her dubiously.

"Really?...", Mirabelle tilts her head ponderously

"Nah, just trollin'. We were just talking shit about those Karens we dealt with that one time. Wonder where they are now.",

"Likely in their natural habitat.", Camilla snarkily replied as Cheryl beams a wide grin.

"Haha! Yeah, a Starbucks at lunch hour!", Cheryl stated before chuckling with Camilla joining her. Mirabelle joins as well while Ein smiles to herself proud of the Elder Devil.

Ein reaches into a bag grabbing two bottles of water.

"Hehe, ok. Replenish your fluids you two."

"Oh thank y-", Cheryl takes the bottle then pauses seeing the bottle, "Ahhh Dasani?"

"What? What's wrong?", Ein inquires confused as we're the others.

"Why do nice places always pick the WORST water brands?"

"Really? You're more of an Aquafina girl or something?", Ein asks raising an eyebrow while holding her own bottle.

"No no, Aquafina is also bad."

"What?!", Ein stated incredulously.

"What is this a 'brands'? Agua is agua.", Camilla rolls her eyes opening the bottle then drinking some and immediately regrets it reluctantly swallowing with a disgusted look, "Gyak, it is like drinking liquid metal with sugar!"

"Right?!"

"Ack. Blimey! More like it came straight out the rubbish then someone freshened it up and resold it!", Mirabelle recoiled having drank some now holding the bottle away tongue out in revulsion.

"Honestly, you guys are overreacting.", Ein then drinks some getting down to half a bottle to the others show, "Haaa. It's tastes great to me."

"You're tastes buds are dead!", the three of them stated in unison

...

While that was going on, Drei was currently in the middle of a temporary business venture: Tai Chi tutor. She stood in a large room modeled with Chinese decorations. Her 'students' consisted of four human females, 2 human males, two female werecats, a female elf, a male cyclops, and a female Pan. All of them focused on the Karmaitachi questioningly murmuring among each other.

"Alright, I'm just gonna say what you're all thinking. What are a bunch of basic schmuck shit outta luck holy fuck we suck troglodytes doing in the presence of Drei Zyklon?", Drei spoke as many look to her both confused and offended.

"Uhhh no? I was wondering what happened to Ms. Mikitaka?", Said the male cyclops with the bob cut hand raised.

"A combination bad life choices and Indian food. While she's recovering I'll be educating you 'sparkling gems' in true art of Tai Chi. I'm Drei Zyklon, hence forth you all shall refer to me as 'Shifu(master)'."

The students all look to each other unsure of what to properly make of the situation.

"I looked over today's lesson and some of the previous of schedule and I could help noticing that it's ALL just breathing techniques and basic postures. When do you all begin combat training?", Drei inquired flipping through a planner book.

"Combat? Most of us are just learning to manage our stress.", A female human answers as a few others agree.

"Ms. Mikitaka says Tai Chi is about grace and improving mental and physical health. Violence just has no place in that.", A female white furred werecat as Drei looks to her eyebrow raises

"Yeah. I'm only doing this class because I heard it can lower blood pressure. It's pretty cheap option too.", a slightly chubby male human spoke in slightly haughty tone.

"So is NOT eating half a pizza for dinner.", Drei replied as the guy look at her funny after the comment before she continues, "I'm not sure where learned that but clearly someone needs to update a Wikipedia page. Tai Chi, first and foremost, is a martial art where one relaxes themselves even in stressful situations. I find contradictory that one can't defend themselves AND keep their stress level down."

"What are you even yappin' about? Are you gonna somethin' or not.", Another much buffer looking human stated impatiently, "This KID probably aint even licensed to drive much less teach a class."

"I'm licensed to tell your mom she raised a bitch.", Drei plainly replies much to the surprise of the others.

"The FUCK you say you little-"

"Uh uh uh, you're not managing your stress. You've been here, what? Seven weeks?", Drei cuts him off waggling her finger to his agitation before sweeping her legs taking a defensive Empty Cat stance "Why don't you try what you've 'learned' on me to release it?"

The guys smiles cockily wondering if she was serious.

"Alright you little green fox bitch, show me what you got.", The guy said taking a Brush Knee stance in front of the Karmaitachi. He was two and a half feet taller with a more defined built easily outweighing her making some of the other students concerned for her.

The guy goes for swift kick only for Drei to easily counter redirecting the attack while moving with graceful fluidity before the doing a quick legs sweep. The momentum of his own bodyweight makes him flip over land on his back much to the surprise of the other student.

"Rrnngh ahh...damn.", the man groaned holding the back of his head. Drei then approaches standing over him with a neutral, unreadable expression as he expect something of an 'I told you so'.

Instead, she offers her hand to him which he, reluctantly, accepts getting pulled back to his feet. He looks at her angry at being humiliated by this little runt

"Take that stance again.", Drei orders before the man takes the same stance. She then takes the stance as well, "Punch me."

"What?"

"Do it. Now."

He hesitantly does so before she easily redirects his hand then stops it from moving further to his and the others surprise.

"Again!", Drei orders.

The man complies throwing another punch only for her to deviate his punch again without so much as blinking.

"Again! Faster with both arms!"

"Arghh!", The man growls throwing punch after lunch with the Karmaitachi easily blocking and redirecting each one while gliding her feet gracefully as the other watch in astonishment. The guy quickly loses steam and throws one last desperate punch only for Drei to stop it easily clasping his knuckles in her small hands.

"See this? You're only moving a single stiff limb instead of letting your whole body relax and flow naturally. This creates weak points here, here, here, and here. ", Drei points out different spots on his body. She releases him then goes back to the front of the room and shows him the same stance, "Do as I do. That goes for ALL of you. Follow... what's your name?"

"It's Brian.", He answered.

"Yeah, I'm calling you 'Billy' from here on out.", Drei plainly stated as the man gives her a look, "Got a problem with that, 'Billy'? If you do then kinda speak up or get in formation with the others, 'Billy'."

Billy grits his teeth in frustration but didn't want be beaten up again so just does as she says.

"Billy", One of the human guys taunts him as he flips them off cursing.

"Time for some practical lessons. You're all in my world now, especially you 'Billy'.", Drei says as Billy scrunches his face as the whole follows Drei's movements.

...

Back over to Caleb, he and the girls were still busy with their strength training. Lyca and Balta seemed to be hitting off well and we're currently abusing the thigh and leg weight machine. Zwei remained close by surveying the area while a pair of suspended gymnastics rings doing aerial flips and elegant full body lifts highlighting her flexibility. The display attracting the attention of a male Lemur who joins her showing off his one flexibility and making advances on her; which she rebuffs...with her foot to his face. Caleb was finishing reps at another machine, this one centered around improving back muscles, as his heart raced and sweat built up.

"Annnd 40...whewww...", Caleb exhales releasing the weight putting his arms down catching his breath and wiping his forehead. He raises up stretching his body before taking a little walk around deciding on the next machine to try. As he's looking around, he notices several liminal females acting strange staring at him intently, some stopping their reps entirely.

"I think it's coming from him.", whispered a female lizardman to a tall and muscular female Cyclops.

"Yeah. He's pretty cute. Nice ass too. You think he's into tall girls.", The Cyclops whispered back staring hungrily.

Caleb looks to them waving and nervously grinning before the lizard woman turns away nervously but Cyclops happily waved then biting her finger wantingly.

'What is goin' on with them?', he thought confused by their behavior.

Sidenote: Male sweat contains androstadienone; a natural chemical known to influence the mood and even increases sexual arousal in females. Strenuous physical activity will increase the output of this chemical. Adding the fact that Liminals in general have senses several times greater than humans, and it's an... interesting combination.

Choosing to ignore them, Caleb finds the next machine her wants to use; one for strengthen core muscles. He reads the instructions on the machines, sets the weights to what he could manage, then positions an unused bench between the two pulleys. He grabs both sitting and proceeds to lean back like in the instructions using his abs to carry the weight and starts to repeat the motion.

"Hey there handsome?", came an unfamiliar voice.

Caleb stops his motions upon seeing two beautiful and curvaceous female Satyrs(design wise, think of Saane and the others from Monmusu) dressed in skin tight workout shorts and matching tank tops; one in blue the other wore magenta.

"Oh, uhh hi there. Can I help you?"

"Nah, but it's nice of you to ask. I'm Maya and this is my bestie slash accomplice Bea.", The Satyr in the blue outfits says gesturing to her friend who greets Caleb.

"Nice to meet you both.", Caleb replies before pulling the weight down with his abs the rising up as the two liminals observe with hunger in their eyes.

"Never seen you around here before and believe me we know all the faces.", Bea says stepping a bit closer.

"Yeah, well, myself and my homestays just started here.", Caleb replies watching suspiciously as Maya step in front of him.

"Oooh, a newbie? Could've fooled me, since you're a natural at this thing. Working on some pelvic thrust action? I like me that.", Maya examines the machine weight setting bending slightly with plump rear "innocently" in front of Caleb as he looks away in embarrassment.

"Me too.", Bea concurs licking her lips slightly, "Although, there is always room for improvement. Let me show you some more...resistive technique."

"That... won't be necessary. In fact, I think I'll try-", Caleb tries to stand up and make a run for it.

"Nonsense. We insist.", Bea said grabbing his shoulders forcing him back down with surprising strength before taking a seat behind him, "I'll help with your form."

"And I'll make sure your not gripping to hard.", Maya insisted before taking a seat, back to him, right between his legs on the bench.

"Is all this really necessary?", Caleb stated doubtfully before feeling Maya hands snake up his arms to his hand and press her back to his chest careful not to bum him with her horns.

"Go ahead...grab them.", Maya smirk looking with her lustful red goat eyes and puffing her perky double D-cups.

Caleb reluctantly complies grabbing the pulleys. He pulls back the weights as the Satyrs help guide him.

"See? That wasn't so hard was it?", Bea whispers in his ear while pressing her breasts to his back taking in his scent to Caleb discomfort as she moves back and forth with him.

"Nah, I'd say just hard enough.", Maya added gently rubbing he plump ass against his stiff manhood as her goat trail wagged happily.

"AAnnnd we're done here!", Caleb stated releasing the weights letting them slam down, to their surprise, before raising up.

"Hey hey, what's the rush? You were doing great. Let's keep going, cutie.", Bea says in a sultry tone making him sit back down easily gripping his shoulders.

"Noooo thank you. You two have been...plenty helpful but I've got it from here. I'm asking you nicely to please leave now.", Caleb says trying to hold his composure together.

"And what if we don't wanna leave? You gonna make us?", Maya cheeky teased grinding her ass more roughly against his groin making him tense at the sensation to her satisfaction.

"No, that's my job.", came the voice of Zwei as the two Satyrs look to her in confusion and Caleb sighs in relief.

"Oh, and who might you be? His keeper?", Maya inquires in a intrigued tone.

"Essentially.", Zwei shrugs.

"Oooh, you're pretty hot. You sure you just don't wanna share him?", Bea replies stepping up to the Karmaitachi pressing her breasts to hers with a sultry gaze making Zwei blush deeply, "~Of course, I wouldn't mind keeping you company until it's your turn~."

"Not even being subtle anymore huh?!", Caleb stated

"T-Tempting offer, miss but, unfortunately...I'm on duty.", Zwei says showing the Satyr her MON badge. The Satyr frowns backing up off the Karmaitachi in surprise. Maya moves off the bench and stands to her hooves backing off Caleb, "How about you two thirsty goats skedaddle before I charge you for harassment of an ICEP host?"

Both Satyrs look to each other neither wanting to deal with any of that and shrug it off.

"Whatever you say officer. No biggy.", Maya replies with a cheeky grin.

"We'll just move it along. Feel free to watch us walk away if you want as a parting gift.", Bea says as she and Maya turn swaying their hips as they walk away garnishing some attention from the other guys, especially the Lemur guy from earlier.

"Shame. He looked yummys, both of them did. Now I'm feeling unsatisfied.", Bea bemoaned.

"Same here. Do you... wanna go to one of the usual spots?", Maya offered

"Ya read my mind.", Bea says in a lustful tone as the pair sexily walk off.

"Sigh thank you, Zwei. What the hell was up with them?", Caleb says.

"They're Satyrs. Where do you think the 'Pan' in pansexual comes from? Anyways, just doing my job."

"Still, really appreciate it.", Caleb inquires then looks to the pair of wolves now doing pull-ups; though Balta was a bit taller that the pole, "Looks like they're having fun."

"She is. Turns out Balta from a pack that used to have beef with Lyc's over territory. That was after she left though but they've long since made peace between each other. Balta is a Delta which is like second to the Alphas. She seems pretty nice to Lycs though.", Zwei explains watching the pair She-wolves.

"Well that's good to hear they're at least getting along.", Caleb says looking to the smaller She-wolf glad to see her enjoying herself, "Ok, I think I'm done over here."

"Aww really? It looked like you were having so much fun though.", Zwei teased.

"Not as much fun as you were with King Julian over there.", Caleb replied gesturing to the Lemur guy flirting with a Lamia girl trying to focus on her set.

"Ugh, don't get me started. He had the nerve to ask me out while I'm on duty.", Zwei groan in annoyance.

"You said no?"

"He's not my type by a mile. Anyway, back to you, and your little goat pelvic thrust action there stuff.", Zwei teases, doing a thrust motion

"Shuddup, before I pelvic thrust you.", Caleb chides as Zwei looks at him in surprise lightly brushing and he quickly realized what he said, "Wait. Damn, I just roasted myself."

"H-Haha, dumbass.", Zwei chuckled at him.

"Yeah, alright, I'll give ya the win. But that's the last one.", Caleb assures standing up a walking off.

"Heh, we'll see. I still got my eye on you in case I need to begone more thots.", Zwei assures as he gives her a thumbs up. She then sighs deeply to herself, "That was close."

Further away, Caleb strolls around deciding on what workout to try next when he spotted, to his shock, Curtis bench pressing 4 forty-five pound plates on each end. There was a female Husky-type Kobold in gym trainer uniform next to him. He pushes the weights up placing it on the rack and catches his breath.

"Need some water sir?", the husky happily inquires her tail wagging.

"Yeah, thanks young blood.", Curt replies wiping his forehead as the teen heads off. He then notices Caleb standing off to the side, "Ey man!"

"Hey. Looks like you're working hard.", Caleb replies making small talk.

"Ain't but two way to work: hard or smart. I think I prefer whichever keep me cool. Ha!", Curt chortles slapping his hands together as Caleb awkwardly makes himself laugh with him, "Oh, uhh, you gonna hit this set real quick?"

"No no, I'm good, just finished up on a couple machines. Give my muscles a rest.", Caleb replies feeling doubtful he could even lift that set and didn't want to humiliate, or kill, himself trying.

"I feel you, I be the same way.", Curt replies.

An awkward silence settles around them. Caleb anxiously tries think of something to say. Ever since middle school, he was always bad at conversing with other guys especially during gym. Certainly didn't help that he was kind of a loser back then with hardly any male(or female) friends. Ah who was kidding? He still was a little bit.

"So-.", Caleb starts before Curt cuts him off.

"You from...ah my bad, go ahead."

"Oh, no, you go ahead.", Caleb insisted

"Where you from big dawg?"

Caleb looks at him confused but not surprised by the question, "I'm from down here, in Alabama. What I don't sound like it?"

"Nooo, you sound like you from up North somewhere.", Curt points out with a chuckle.

"Yeah...I get that sometimes. I don't know. A lot of my family think it's because mom lived up in Ohio for 5 months when she was carrying me so the accent made it into me somehow. Like, most of them sounds like they from down here but I'm the weird one.", Caleb replies, "it's crazy."

"Yeah...you the oldest?"

"Youngest. I don't like to be called 'the baby' so don't, please."

"Ohhh you don't want people confusing you for that rapper huh?", Curt jested

"That's 'DaBaby'!"

"Yeah! Let's goooo! Hahaha!", Curt joked doing the 'Let's Goo' pose as Caleb giggles slightly more at ease, "Heh, yeah, but I get what you mean though. See I'm originally from Texas but people think I talk like folks down here."

"Yeah, I honestly don't hear the Texan in you.", Caleb replies.

"See? That's what I'm saying. I hear it but everybody else can't."

"Yeah. So you like passing through or..."

"Oh, naw we just moved. Balta and me got this place in Decatur that closer to my job. I'm in quality control over at Aerotek.", Curt tells him.

"Aerotek? Hmm, I think my firm did a couple contracts for them. I'm a mechanical engineer.", Caleb says trying not to sound too proud.

"Ah, that's cool man! Yeah, guess we kinda like business partners.", He chortles happily slapping Caleb back.

"Hehe yeah I guess so huh?"

"Yeah tell ya the truth though it was getting crazy up there in Texas. They got these folks calling themselves 'Monster hunters' runnin' around harassing and beating hosts and they families man.", Curtis in a more reserved tone.

" 'Monster hunters'?", Caleb repeats curiously.

"Just a group assholes with hate in they heart. It started out with just some protests about the marriage bill but...then they started threatening hosts and burning down stores owned by liminals or they worked at. Then...they started attacking homes. You wouldn't believe some shit they do to people like Balta, man. It's fucked up. We had get outta there.", Curtis informs in a bitter tone.

"Didn't ICEP and MON get involved at all?!"

"They did but they offices so spread out and funding so tight they don't have enough means of handling them all. It don't help that the laws there lean more to keeping humans safe.", Curtis bitterly replies.

"Damn..."

"Yeah, and it looks like these 'hunters' are spreading some of that hate over here too from what I see on the news. You seen where this Lamia and her host got attacked one night coming out a movie theater by a group of them?"

"Wait, seriously?!", Caleb stated incredulously

"Yeah man. Good thing some of those folks from MON were nearby to step in. That's one thing I like about down here. The laws are more loose and there wayyy more agents.", Curtis replies shaking his head, "Still though...that just show we, as hosts, need to be careful. For ourselves and our homestays."

"Yeah, you're right. Man, what is wrong with people?"

"See, I didn't just start with marriage getting passed. These encouraged liminals to get jobs and own businesses cuz they thought they were lazy, freeloading, all that bullshit, right? Then they actually got jobs and started outperforming humans in customer service, production work, and even sales. On top of that, liminal owned businesses started taking off making all kinds of money and folks didn't like that either.", Curtis explains, "So really, we tell them to work, they started doing to well, now these folks mad that they here. Ain't that a bitch?"

"Story of our life more like.", Caleb replied looking to him intrinsically as Curtis realizes what he meant.

"Yep! You said it! You hit the nail on the head!", Curtis heartily replies before shifting back to a serious tone, "Things are getting crazier now. I never wanna think about what I'd do if someone tried to hurt Balta. Then again, I believe they'd be to ones in danger if they tried but still..."

"You really care about her don't you?"

"Hell yeah man. That's my wife.", Curtis replies.

Caleb eyes widen as if fully registering what he just heard.

"Wait... waitwaitwait run that back. Did you just say 'wife'? Y'all married?!", Caleb stated.

"Heh, you couldn't tell?", Curtis cheekily spoke showing a bronze ring on his right ring finger to Caleb's further shock, "Been almost legally married two months now. Thing is, back home you gotta jump through hoops to get a damn marriage license. It's one of the reasons we moved here. They a little more chill."

"That's awesome.", Caleb stated.

"Yeah, but her pack had already accepted me as her husband before all that so it's like we were married before we got married. You feel me?"

"Wow, that's...pretty amazing honestly.", Caleb acknowledges then looks away to where Lyca, Balta and Zwei were happily chatting.

"What about you? Got any plans for that girl of yours man?", Curtis heartily stated bumping Caleb shoulder with his fist.

"I...", Caleb blushed and pauses a moment at the sudden question. One that popped up in his mind time and again, "I don't know honestly. "

"Well...do you love her?", Curtis inquires as Caleb looks to him surprise, "It's alright. It's just between us."

"...Yes...I do. A lot. I just... don't know if I'm ready to take it there yet. ", Caleb admitted feeling like a hypocrite.

"That's fine bruh, nobody's asking you to make a decision now. But you will have to eventually. If you real about her and she the same towards you, that's all you need. The rest can come later.", Curtis advises.

Caleb ponders his words a moment then answers, "Yeah... I guess you're right."

"And hey, as a fellow black man who lives with a Werewolf, I recommend training your back muscles hug she'll give you when she say 'yes'. I talkin' from experience.", Curtis says rubbing at his lower back.

"What? You caught a case of 'i'm about to damn die' disease? Also called 'back pain'.", Caleb cheekily responds garnishing a laugh out of Curtis.

"Kyahaha! Yooo! Haha...nah but you bout catch a case of 'nigga got bitchslapped to the floor' disease, I know that. Do like that thing from the video I saw, you know, that slumber song"

"Yeah! Get ready to sluuummmberrrrrrr ohhh that brother gonnne", Caleb sang in a dramatic fashion doing a fall gesture.

"Haha! That's it!", Curtis laughed as Caleb quickly joins in before the moment passes. Suddenly, he's overcome by a nagging thought.

Despite knowing he's, 'technically', married to Mirabelle and the others through her clan, he knew that as far as the U.S. government was concerned they were nothing than exchange students and hosts. He loved them all but if the true nature of their relationship ever got out...

"Hey, where you headed after this?", Curtis inquires interrupting Caleb's thoughts.

"Oh, I thought the girls and I could just see what else this place has to offer."

"In that case, they are having martial arts training today upstairs. Balta and I were going to train. Maybe you guys check it out.", Curtis offered.

Caleb's eyes light, "Wait, really? Any judo courses. What style they focus on?"

"Yeah, they got judo. You practice judo?!"

"My uncle taught me to basics for self-defense. He was in the army. Haven't practiced in a bit though since my third year in college, I'm sad to admit. You?"

"I did fives years in the army right after highschool. I mostly trained in mixed martial arts, combine judo and CQC that kinda thing.", Curtis bemused before an idea pops in his head, "Hey, you wanna spar with me? Give our girls a little show?"

"I'm...not sure about that. Think you'd whoop my ass easy with that much skill under your belt."

"Come on, man. It's just a friendly fight. I'll even go easy on you.", Curtis replies cheekily patting Caleb's shoulder.

Caleb recoils doing a doubletake.

" 'Go easy on me' he says. Yep those are definitely fighting words.", Caleb say removing his hand slightly insulted, "Fine. I just met you and you seem like a cool dude...but I'm gonna beat yo ass."

"Hehehe, there we go! Get some fire in that belly!", Curtis heartily stated.

"Here's some water sir!", The female husky stated handing a bottle of water to Curtis, "Want one too sir?"

"Thank you.", Caleb replies taking the bottle.

"Thank you hun.", Curt replied before opening the bottle and taking a couple swallows. He face scrunches at the taste before looking at the bottle, "Ack...Dasani..."

"Not a fan?"

"I don't like the taste but I'll drink if there's NOTHIN' else. You like it?"

"Nope, hate it. I'm more of a Fiji water fan. I just took this to be polite.", Caleb replies showing the unopened water he had no intention to drink.

"Oh you like that bougie water. You a bougie water guy.", Curt jested.

"Nah nigga I'm diet Dr. Pepper guy.", Caleb expressed producing a drink packet from his pocket adding it to the water.

"Ahahaha, man you crazy.", Curt chuckled as Caleb joins him

...

While the guys were having that conversation, Lyca and Zwei were getting to know Balta a little more.

"Whaaaaa?! You two are married?!", Zwei and Lyca stated catching the attention of a few other nearby liminals.

"Hehe, that's right! At least by human standards. I even have one of these.", Balta happily replies showing the bronze colored ring specially made for her large fingers, "Humans give little trinkets to someone they consider their life mate, that's right."

"Really?", Lyca spoke curiously examining the crescent moon choker on her neck with flushed cheeks.

"So, how long have you guys been together?", Zwei inquires.

"About three years. By human laws we've been married for a mere two months, but Darling had long since been a member of my pack before then, that's right."

"Ahh, I guess that figures they wouldn't recognize a marriage by your people's standards back then.", Zwei thought our loud.

"That was the case but Darling and I worked really hard to get to this point. I even decided to finally leave my pack and start my own with him, that's right.", Balta grins with a blush.

"That's incredible. I want the same for Chief and me...but...", Lyca trails casting her gaze downwards as Zwei looks to her

"But what?", Balta says tilting her head.

"Sometimes I...wonder if it's right for someone like me to want that.", Lyca admits.

"Why? Because you were the Omega in your old pack?", Balta inquires to which Lyca nods wordlessly, "Well...if I'm being, you don't look like one."

Lyca eyes widen looking up at her in surprise.

"Humans are weird. Ranks just... don't seem to matter much to them. It's strange but...somehow freeing. Living with darling makes me feel like my strength has real purpose. I want to be strong for both of us now. My love for him changed me and I'm sure It's the same for you and your mate, that's right?"

Lyca blushes grinning as she interlocks her fingers, " I...guess so."

"Your old is your old pack. Work on becoming more than that, especially since now you have someone to fight for, that's right.", Balta encourage laying her large hand on Lycas head mushing her eyes as the smaller looks at her eyes twinkling.

"Right!", She tipped with a determined grin. Zwei smiles at her glad to see her in a good mood again.

"Hi there!", Said the female husky Kobold from earlier, "You guys look thirsty. Want some water?"

"Sure!", "Thank you!", "Yeah appreciate it.", Lyca, Balta, and Zwei stated respectively.

She hands then each a bottle and leaves.

Lyca and Balta open their bottles and takes a drink. Their eyes shot wide at the taste and quickly spit out the water creating a spray that formed a rainbow.

"Gross!", Lyca stated hanging her tongue out.

"A crime against nature in a bottle!", Balta expressed in disgust.

"Tastes fine to me. Don't know what's wrong with you guys.", Zwei says before drinking the bottle empty sighing satisfaction as the two wolves look to her weirdly.

"Hey, baby?!", Curtis called out to Balta getting the large She-wolf attention.

"Yes darling?"

"Me and Caleb heading upstairs now to do some sparring. You wanna come or stay down here a little longer?", Curtis calls out with Caleb next to him avoiding eye contact from a flirty female wererabbit using the inner thigh toner machine.

The two she-wolves and Zwei take a moment to process what they heard.

"Wait! You guys are gonna fight?!", they exclaimed in surprise and excitement.

...

Back over to Mirabelle and the girls, they got through their workouts while. chatting among each other about random topics. Ein even noticed that Camilla appeared to, willingly, engage with Cheryl more. They were chatting and laughing now walking around deciding on their next activities about to pass a group of liminals working out with massive weights. Immediately, they caught quite a few eyes.

A Red Oni guy nudges the arm of a male Ursa, "Hey, check out the hotties comin' in?"

"Damn, check out the tits on that one?", The male Ursa growls hungrily in his bear paw glaring at Ein.

"I'm more interested in that Devil. She looks like a hell of ride. Ha!", Joked a male Jackalope, "You can have the weird lookin Centaur there big guy."

"Eh, never had horse meat before but I'll try anything once haha.", chortled the Red Oni with a toothy grin.

"Watch me work boys.", a male Tetra Arms cockily says sauntering over the girls with 50lb barbells in both of his right hands, "Hey ladies!"

Immediately, the girls stopped talking and look towards the male liminals. Camilla narrows her gaze already annoyed.

"Yes? Can we help you?", Ein says keeping a neutral tone.

"Oh you can help me alright.", The male Ursa mutters under his breath with a snicker which Camilla picked up going from annoyed to pissed.

"Well we noticed you girls admiring the show and thought you'd might enjoy a closer look.", The Tetra Arms man emphasizes pumping the weights showing the large biceps on his tattooed arm. The others, especially Camilla, look unimpressed.

"Actually, we were just passing by. We'll gladly leave you to your...activities. Let's go girls.", Ein replies turning to leave before the Jackalope blocks her path.

"Aww come on now, we don't mind you ladies watching. Not one bit.", The Jackalope cheekily invading the Karmaitachi personal space to her discomfort.

The other liminals working out choose to not get involved.

"That's...nice of you guys but we really should be going and-", Cheryl started but was quickly interrupted by the Tetra Arm.

"Ohh, aren't you a little cinnamon bun. You their human host? You're welcome to join us too ya know?", He says staring at her intently making the young woman embarrassed and a bit annoyed. Mirabelle notices the Red Oni starring hungrily at her making her withdraw feeling uncomfortable.

"U-Uhh that's...nice but we really-ah!"

Camilla yanks Cheryl out of the way glaring eye to eye with the Tetra Arm man ready to break all four of his arms.

"We said: We. Are. Leaving. Get that through your thick skull before I beat it in myself.", Camilla threatened glaring daggers as the Tetra Arms merely smirks cockily at her.

"Hey now, what with the hostility? I'm just being friendly.", He says in a cheeky tone

"Heh, what's wrong? You ladies intimidated by all this beef?", The Red Oni cockily stated flexibility his arms and abs even making his pecs bounce, "Yeah, you like what ya see?"

Ein and the others give weirded out looks as Cheryl blushes in embarrassment.

"Hey sugar tits! Get a load of this! Nnngh Haa!", The bear man calls out to Ein, who feels a tinge of agitation at being addressed like that, before lifting a thousand weighted barbell over his head with both hand as Cheryl and Mirabelle jaws drop faces pale in shock.

He drops the weights down on the floor the impact almost knocking Cheryl on her butt.

"Impressive right? Why don't you come over here so I show ya my form better? Or better yet, we can get outta here for real workout.", The bear man urges with a lecherous grin at Ein making the 'come here' gesture with his claw. Ein clenches her fist taking a deep breath.

"Excellent suggestion.", The Tetra Arms replied focusing back on Camilla while curling the three dumbbells making sure she's watching, "Waddaya say to few lesson, hun? I'm sure we'll plenty fun together."

He spoke as one of his free fingers stealthily glides up her arm suggestively making Camilla eyes widen exponentially. Cheryl give an incredulous look.

She grits her teeth feeling the urge to summon her sygils and reduce him to a piles of severed parts when suddenly walks up to the bear catching her and the others by surprise.

"M-Ms. Ein?", Mirabelle utters in shock.

"Heh, well that's one.", The Jackalope says with a satisfied smirk.

Ein stands in front the Grizzly, who stood a over a foot taller than her staring down in anticipation, before examining the barbell. She reaches down with one hand grabbing the bar and, to the others shock, lifts the entire thing up over her head with almost no effort.

"Hmph, you call this impressive?", Ein says glaring unflinchingly at the Grizzly while effortlessly holding the weight, "I guess all that beef is artificial."

"Grrr...", The Grizzly is taken aback glaring at her in frustration.

Camilla smirks as the Tetra Arms attention was focused on Ein still curling the weights.

"I agree, ju are rather unimpressive.", She jeers places her finger down on one of the weights holding it down as the Tetra struggles to lift it up. He glares at her trying to pull it up as she smirks maliciously before suddenly removing her finger causing the moment to make him stumble backwards dropping his weights one of the bumping his thumb.

"Gha! Dammit!", He expressed flapping his right second hand trying to ease the pain. The Red Oni and the others look to him in concern then focus on Camilla.

"Hahahaha, pathetic", the Elder Devil laughs.

Cheryl and Mirabelle start laughing with her becoming a bit more confident about the situation. Ein then gently places the weight down and folds her arms flipping her hair haughtily smirking much to the Grizzlies annoyance.

"Grrh. What the hell...is your problem?", The Tetra Arms growls cradling his hand and glaring at Camilla.

"Never! Touch me. Or call me 'hun'.", Camilla ordered menacingly her eyes bright glowing red.

"You could've just said no, you bitch!", The Red Oni stated angrily raising up tossing his dumbbell away as some liminal guy yells 'MY LEG' in the distance.

"Hey, we DID! Twice in fact! You meatheads deaf or something?", Cheryl challengingly pointed out while hiding behind Camilla.

"What you say, human?", The Red Oni snarled with menacing red eyes as Cheryl face goes pale.

"Exactly as she said. You were the ones who refused to let us be on our way.", Ein says, siding next to Cheryl to the human woman's relief. Mirabelle, instinctively, stays close to the herd for safety.

"You...you got a hell of a mouth. Shame it's full nothin' but words.", The Grizzly growls stepping up to Ein who stands her ground, "You think you can walk away after embarrassing me and my boys like that?"

"Again, not my fault if you're all talk.", Ein replies coldly.

"What did you say?", He bares his fangs and claws as the Jackalope backs him up. Ein and Camilla braces themselves as Mirabelle and Cheryl back away in horror behind them.

"Enough!", Stated the Tetra Arm who stands up brushing himself off.

"Dude, you serious?", The Jackalope inquires, "She could've broke one of your hands!"

"And called us 'weak'! No way we're gonna let that slide!", the Red Oni stated.

"I didn't intend to. If they wanna act tough, then so be it! But we're doing this right.", The Tetra Arms glaring at the women, "How's about a little competition ladies?"

Ein and the rest look to each other curiously.

"What sort of competition?", Ein inquires.

"Arm wrestling. The four of us versus the four of you. Best three outta four wins and the losers have to do anything the winners say for two hours.", He suggested as Mirabelle and Cheryl give concerned looks.

"Hey, I kinda like those terms.", The Red Oni expressed.

"Me too. Unless they're scared to face us and rather run away.", The Grizzly says smiling at Ein.

"Heh, challenge accepted!", Camilla stated to the shock of Ein and the others who didn't get a chance to discuss it.

"Great!", The Tetra Arms stated with a confident smirk.

"Camilla! We could've discussed better terms at least!", Ein complained, annoyed by the She-devils impulsiveness.

"Right! And you already know I'm gonna set us back. Look at me, I'm little as fuck.", Cheryl complained gesturing to her body.

"Haha, your team has a weak link! She still kinda slammin' though for real, mmhm.", The Jackalope taunted then scans Cheryl downwards much to her agitation.

"Hey, 'Silly Rabbit', my eyes are up here."

"Heh, maybe the velveteen horse can compensate. She looks strong at least.", The Grizzly mocked.

"Y-You're strong!", Mirabelle tries to insult as the girls look to her in confusion before she quickly realized what she said, "Wait. Oh bullocks, I roasted myself."

"Alright!", The Tetra Arms says getting their attention standing beside a large workout bench raises up three feet from the ground, "Let the challenge begin!"

"Do not worry, we got this Senoras.", Camilla assured the others who look to each other realizing they couldn't back out now.

...

Meanwhile, Caleb's group were now on second floor of the facility and we'e now in a large area with dojo style decor and three fifteen foot hexagonal shaped battle arenas. A few human and several liminals could seen in the area either observing on their phones using the gym wifi. A few liminals could already be seen sparring in the rings.

"Wow, it's bigger than thought it'd be.", Lyca says admiring the surroundings and watching as other liminals exchange blows.

"That's what she said.", Zwei joked.

"Best part about it, instructors clock out on weekends. Basically got most of the fresh equipment to use right now.", Curtis remarks now dressed in an all judo white gi and pants, white belt and no shoes.

"Yes she's right, plenty of space to really let loose. That's right.", Balta emphasized stretching out waggling her body getting herself pumped making her bits flop around getting Curts attention.

"Man, been a while since I wore one of these.", Caleb remarks rejoining the group as Lyca and Zwei look to him wide eyed seeing him in a white gi like Curtis but with a purple belt(they were out of white ones). He looks around admiring the scenery. It has been a while since he'd been in a dojo since his uncle started training him. It felt... nostalgic.

"Wow...I am legit confused.", Zwei expresses.

"About what?", Caleb asks

"On one hand you like kinda badass on another, it's you, so you look like a total dweeb.", Zwei playfully mocked as he give her an incredulous look.

"Well, seeing how that's coming from you, that means you're opinion is invalid.", Caleb replies as Zwei sticks out her tongue at him.

"You look really cool Chief!", Lyca stated giving a thumbs up.

"Thank you Fuzzy, at least one of you appreciates culture."

"Culture SHOCK more like! Ha!", Zwei expressed with a chuckle as Caleb groans in slight annoyance.

"Ok Lyca, let's give them some room.", Balta stated before turning to Curt bending slightly and planting a loving kiss on her husband's cheek, "Do your best darling, that's right."

"Thanks baby.", Curt says petting the top of her head mushing her ears down to her delight.

Lyca watches them then turns to Caleb and gives him a kiss too on his cheek to his surprise.

"You can do it, Chief.", She says beaming a toothy grin.

Caleb collects himself a second then smiles back, "Thanks, Fuzzy."

The She-wolf girls stand off to the sidelines as Caleb and Curt face each other and Zwei stand between them acting as referee.

"Now I want a clean fight. No bitching, no hair pulling, no excessive low blows, and no street fighter references (unless their Guile). Best of five wins.", Zwei says as both men glance at her like 'what the fuck?'.

They each bow before taking offensive stances. Caleb studies the position of his body already deducing he was right hand dominant and plans to flank his left side. He has to be cautious. This guy was crazy strong seeing as how he benched over four freakin' hundred pounds earlier! He needed take him down quick before he could grapple.

"Begin!", Zwei stated doing a chopping with her hand.

Curtis rushes Caleb going for a grabbling throw on his upper torso. Caleb quickly flanks his left twisting his arm bringing him off trajectory then delivering a quick strike to the crook of Curtis' neck making him stumble back recovering from the blow. Balta eyes widen in surprise as Curtis focuses on Caleb who was now on the defensive slowly approaching him.

Curtis, changing tactics, targets Caleb's midsection forcing the latter to counter grappling breaking his form then going for twisting throw which Curtis easily counters. Lyca and the other two, and a few other liminals, were captivated watching the two human men locked in a heated struggle of grapple breaks and point strike blocks neither wishing to give an opening. For Caleb, it was just as he feared, Curtis was much stronger than him physically making it harder for him to break his defense. It didn't held that his stamina was quickly starting to wane. Suddenly, he got too careless with his right flank, leading Curtis to deliver a strike into Caleb's abdominal center then, turning on his heel, flipping Caleb over his back making him the padded floor hard. Lyca raises up in concern before Caleb slowly and shakily stands back up reeling from the damage.

"Point to Curt!", Zwei stated.

Caleb, gritting his teeth in frustration, raises back up as Curt approaches him. Wasting not time, Curt brings a knee up to Caleb chest who blocks before quickly going for grapple throw at the midsection. Curtis counters the mov grabbing both Caleb's arms forcefully twisting them around overpowering him then delivering a Spartan kick to his chest causing him to hit the floor hard on his back.

"Ah!", Lyca expressed in concern fighting the urge to rush in and help.

"Point! Curtis.", Zwei stated like a referee as Caleb weakly picks himself up again.

"You good bruh?", Curtis inquires.

"Yeah. Let's go.", Caleb replies taking a defensive stance as Curt looks to Zwei who shrugs.

Curt takes a stance focusing on Caleb.

"Begin!", Zwei stated.

The two quickly lunge at each other. Curtis attempting a a strike at Caleb's abdominal pressure point but Caleb quickly redirects it proceeding to go for Curt's left clank. Curtis blocks and the two begin fiercely weaving and countering through each other's grabs and strikes. Curt, then knees Caleb's thigh. The hit knocking him off balance before Curt flips him over yet again. He hits the floors hard groaning louder at the pain much to Lyca's concern.

"Point. Curtis.", Zwei says gesturing to the man.

"Yay, that's my Curt!", Balta bounced clapping her hands happily

"Hey, boss, you ok?", Zwei asks Caleb in slight concern,

"Cheif?", Lyca stated raising up.

Caleb groans turning over stumbling picking himself up, "I'm good! Let's...keep going."

"You sure man? You can take a break dawg.", Curtis says

"Yes.", Caleb stubbornly assures taking an defensive pose to which Curt simply goes into on himself acknowledging Caleb's determination.

Zwei reluctantly steps back giving them some room, "Begin!"

The two men lock against each other struggling to overpower and flip the other. Caleb feels his muscle straining trying hold the other man at bay but, like Caleb suspected, Curt was far stronger with greater muscle definition. He could feel his stamina wavering more and more.

"You can do it Chief!", Lyca cheered encouragingly pumping her fists in the air, "Don't give up! You can do it!"

Caleb gives a surprised look feeling a sudden surge of frustration and resolve hating the thought of looking getting his ass kicked in front of someone he loved. He grits his teeth, pupils flashing purple, and refocuses on Curt. He suddenly releases the hold l, weaving through Curt's strike attempt before locking his right leg behind his opponent's left knocking him off balance. Caleb hooks his arm to Curt's chest slamming the man down on his back. Lyca face lights up while

"Point! Caleb! Finally!", Zwei stated earning a look from Caleb, "Haha, I'm kidding."

"Yeah! Go Chief!", Lyca cheered her tail wagging on excitement quickly joined by a few other liminals who stopped to watch the two human males.

"Who's that Curtis is fighting?", Says a mouse woman in a Chinese dress and small flames on her wrists to a female Lemur.

"I don't know...but he's really cute though.", The female Lemur bites her lip staring at Caleb.

"That's my Chief!", Lyca happily stated getting their attention.

Curt grunts standing to his feet snd and popping his neck, "Woo, not bad man, not bad."

"Thanks, but I can do better.", Caleb assures catching his breath moment before getting into a defensive pose.

"Heh, that's what I like to hear.", Curt replies motivated by his opponent's determination and decides to not hold back this round. His muscles bulge out slightly taking a offensive pose.

Zwei stands between them seeing the intensity in both their faces. She raises her hand, "Last round! Begin!"

Both men charge each exchanging and countering powerful strikes while weaving in and out of each other's grapples. Both of them noticed how the other had seemed to have gotten stronger suddenly while their respective werewolves watch in anticipation. Curt attempts several strikes on Caleb but they appeared to have no affect as he parried them In fact, it didn't feel like the made contact with his body at all; more like...just bounce off. Curt sees an opening at Caleb's midsection and attempts grappling throw but Caleb intercepts him. They grab each other's arms repeatedly turning and twisting around in a struggle to overpower and throw the other while Lyca, Balta, and the other liminals cheer. Their strike knees strike as they grunt in frustration. Curt could feel Caleb's hold weakening and tries keep the pressure on him. Caleb grits his teeth, pupils glowing with purple energy, taking Curt by surprise. Caleb stomps his foot down and with an indignant growl uses everything he had to flip Curtis side spinning him midair inciting a shocked yell before he hits the floor hard. Lyca and the others look on in surprise before the other liminals start cheering at the sight.

Zwei does a double take making sure her eyes were correct then announces, "Point. Caleb! That two to three. Curtis wins!"

Caleb sighs to himself upon hearing that while catching his breath.

"Darling!", Balta stated rushing to her husband side helping him up, "Are you alright?"

"Ugh, yeah I'm alright."

"Chief!", Lyca stated going up to Caleb and wrapping him in a hug nuzzling his chest, "You were amazing Chief!"

"Ahh h-hey come Fuzzy, not so hard."

"Ok, dude, just whoa! Where did THAT come from?", Zwei stated.

"I...I don't know honestly. My mind just went blank for a minute there.", Caleb replies petting and stroking his She-wolf girlfriend to ease her rough nuzzling.

"Well, you sure surprised the hell outta me."

"Chiefs was amazing! Wasn't he Zwei?", Lyca stated as Zwei lightly blushes, "Seriously, I never knew you could fight like!"

"Like I said, I've had training.", Caleb shrugs.

"Hey yo!", Curtis called out as he and Balta approach them, "You're pretty good man. Haven't had a good fight like that in a while."

"Oh, thanks man. Still you beat me, no denying your clearly the better fighter.", Caleb replies with a shrug.

"Maybe, but you can't deny your own skill to bruh. You did really well."

"Still though, a loss is a loss. I have no one to blame but myself for that. Seriously, you are strong as shit man!", Caleb insists as Lyca and Zwei look to him inquisitively.

"Hey, I can never miss a workout with this one around.", Curtis says gesturing to Balta who grind sheepishly, "And, bruh, you are a good fighter too. Now, I'll admit, your form was a little sloppy but you had me on edge to whole match. I can tell your uncle taught you real good! All ya need is to get back into training bruh."

"You...you mean it?", Caleb replies.

"Yeah man. Hell, if you need to practice, I be here a few times a week, we can spar sometimes. It'll be good for me since uh NOT many folks around here are...near my level.", Curtis says his gaze shifting to a Minotaur male with six pack abs walking by chugging a sports drink.

"I'd take it. Honestly, a little time back in the training circle can do you some good. Might even make my job easier.", Zwei mentioned half jesting.

Caleb thinks about it a moment, "Yeah...I guess it couldn't hurt."

"Oooh, you guys were amazing! Just watching Chief got me all excited!", Lyca stated to Zwei and Caleb look to her in surprise.

"In what way exactly?", Zwei inquires.

"I'm itching for a fight now too!", Lyca stated with determined flames in her eyes.

"Hell yeah! I'm glad it's not just me!", Balta stated getting equally fired up then turns to the Minotaur for earlier, "Hey, you, Minotaur you wanna fight! I'll take you on! That's right!"

"Eh?", The Minotaur looks to her confused and annoyed.

"Balta! Leave the man alone!", Curtis stated trying to drag his wife away.

"You! Fire mouse lady! Let's fight! I got a burning desire for battle right now!', Lyca yells to the Hinezumi girl from earlier.

"Uhhh...", The Hinezumi expressed unsure of what was happening.

"Then let me cool you off! No beating up strangers Lyca.", Caleb says grabbing the combative She-wolf under her arms dragging her away. He then feels someone pull on the back of his gi and looks to see a Lemur woman standing there, stripped tail swaying.

"Hey there, you were pretty cool back there. Maybe when you rest you and I can go a round or two? Ya like wrestling?", She says with flushed cheeks hips swaying alluringly.

Caleb gives her a confused look, "I...what?"

"Begone!", Zwei stated proceed to spray the female Lemur with a spray bottle and she recoil spitting in revulsion, "He's a UFC fan! Beat it!"

"Ghhh! *Cough* *cough* The hell?! Stop it! Fine! Bitch!", The Lemur female stated in frustration towards the Karmaitachi and quickly leaves.

"Geez, where all these horny lemurs coming from?", Zwei expressed in disgust.

"What did you spray her with?", Caleb"

"Viola! 'Thot Begone'!", Zwei stated presenting gym disinfectant spray bottle with a yellow sticky note with the words 'Thot Begone' and a little doodle of herself

"Are you fucking serious?", Caleb says raising an incredulous eyebrow.

"What? It works, doesn't it?", Zwei replies with a shrug sticking her tongue goofily.

...

While all that was happening, Mirabelle and the others were having their arm wrestling competition with the Tetra and his friends. A few other liminals decided to take a break from reps and enjoy the match

Ein and the Grizzly started them off. Both kneeled at the bench and clasped hands. The Jackalope hand one of his hands stop there's.

"Ready!, He stated as Ein and the Grizzly glared at each other with the latter taking a quick peak at her breasts hungrily. He release his hold backing away quickly, "GO!"

The Grizzly biceps bulge out as he pushes against Ein arm while she sits glaring unflinchingly. All while both sides cheer for their teammates. The Grizzly notices Ein's arm trembling and smirks.

"Haha, feeling weak now are-ah?", The Grizzly says in a cocky tone then was shock to see Ein scrolling on her phone.

"Hm? Sorry, I was reading something my sister sent.", Ein casually spoke before shooting a glare at the Grizzly, "Now then."

Ein squeezes his bear-like paw making him holler out in pain before slamming it down earning his team the win. The Grizzly is left cradling his paw whimpering as Camilla and the others congratulate her.

Next was Camilla and the Red Oni. The two of them kneel at the bench clasping hands. The Oni hands being much bigger than hers. .

"Heh, least I get a nice view.", He smirks looking down at Camilla's cleavage.

"Enjoy it. Everything will go dark for ju soon.", Camilla spoke venomously gripping the Oni hand harder making him flinch before he does the same.

"Ready? Go!", The Jackalope stated releasing the two and backing away.

Both liminals begin a fierce struggle for dominance as the others cheer them on. Other curious liminals in the area started watching them as well. The Oni clenches his teeth as Camilla glared menacingly arm trembling.

"Hehehe, is that all you got Devil? I haven't even broken a sweat.", The Red Oni taunted putting his full strength in his arm now.

"No, but ju will shed tears.", Camilla replies as her red eyes glowed menacingly tightening her grip making the Oni wince. She slowly pulled his arm down as he tries to push her back to no avail.

The Oni hand touches the other side bench earning Camilla the win as her team and a couple other liminals bystanders to cheer happily.

"Hmph, I did not break a sweat.", Camilla jeers turning her nose up at the Red Oni.

"Grrhhh dammit!", The Red Oni expressed cradling his sore hand. The Tetra Arm and the Grizzly scoffed in annoyance at the girls.

"Hey, better luck next time buddy.", The Jackalope says patting the Oni back.

"Shut the fuck up, Tristan!"

Next up was Mirabelle and the Jackalope(apparently named Tristan). She and Tristan kneel down in front of the bench as Mirabelle nervously clasps his large paws with Ein's hand on top of there's.

"Ready!", Ein stated looking to both of them lingering on Mirabelle who reluctantly nods, "Begin!"

The two begin to again each other with all their might The Jackalope was surprised by how strong she was but was more surprised by her expression. Her eyes shut, cheeks puffed out a turning red, and face scrunched as she give it her all making the Jackalope heart skip a beat.

'Sooooo fucking cute!', Tristan thought smiling to himself almost tempted to lose on purpose. Almost.

"Hey girl."

Mirabelle eyes shot open and was immediately taken aback seeing the Jackalope staring hungrily at her head tested against his other paw.

"You know, you got soft hands.", Tristan dreamily whispered caressing her trembling hand with his thumb making her recoil embarrassment.

"W-What?", Mirabelle spoke trying not to lose focus.

"Your hair looks soft too, and you eyes, and those lips. Ooh can't forget about those too. I'm guessing...D cup?", The Jackalope flirts in a lascivious tone.

Mirabelle recoils blushing red in embarrassment trying to keep focus and ignore him.

"Do not listen to his nonsense, Senora!", Camilla encouraged.

"He's just trying to confuse you using simp tactics!", Cheryl added.

"You're cute little horsey. I'd love to take you on down the old town and...ride it til I can't no more."

"S-Stop!", Mirabelle cried out before hearing a bumping sound catching her attention. She sees her hand on the other side of the bench. She lost.

"Wooo! I win baby! Yeah!", Tristan bounced around punching the air triumphantly as his friends congratulate him.

"I...I lost?", Mirabelle expressed sadly, "I'm sorry, everyone."

"Hey, don't be sad, we aren't angry on bit. You did great Ms. Marequine.", Ein assures rubbing her slumped shoulders.

"It is not your fault Senora. That was in no way a fair match.", Camilla comforts while glaring at the Jackalope.

"Hey, you're one to talk, Devil!", The Grizzly started pointing a claw at her, "A win is a win."

"Even when it's by a perv Rabbit? Pervert Rabbit!", Cheryl chanted using her hands as speakers.

"Si, Pervert Rabbit!", Camilla chimed in.

"Ah, no this here is an anthem. Beautiful women chanting my name.", Tristan says in satisfaction much to Cheryl and Camilla disgust.

"Well, looks like it's my turn. And as a tie breaker, let's make this round count for two points.", The Tetra Arms acknowledges stretching his four arms cracking all four sets of knuckles as his muscles bulge out, "Looks I'm your opponent, human."

"Hahaha! You got this in the bag man!", The Red Oni laughed triumphantly joined by his friends.

"I must warn you. I was a fierce hunter back in my tribe.", The Tetra Arm emphasize flexing his arm showing his to triceps.

Cheryl stares blushing with slack jaw then inhales through her teeth, "*inhales* We're fucked."

"No. No! Ju can do this!", Camilla stated, "He is all talk. Ju can beat him."

"No. I'm just a human. I've barely been hitting the gym for a year! I can't beat this smooth criminal Goro-lookin bastard", Cheryl asserted.

"I'm right here. Don't talk about me.", The Tetra Arms replies coldly arms folded.

"We believe in you, Ms. Cheryl, you can do it.", Ein reassures her as Mirabelle nods in agreement.

"He got muscles in his TOES girl! What the fuck?", Cheryl stated pointing at his open toe shoes. Camilla grabs Cheryl by the shoulders.

"Listen! Ju can do it! I believe in ju. Ju must believe in yourself and your strength", Camilla says looking her dead in the eye as her a palm discreetly glows beneath Cheryl shoulder.

Cheryl looks in Camilla eyes seeing the trust in them then looks to Ein and Mirabelle not wanting to disappoint them. She takes a deep breath collecting herself.

"Ok. I'll do it.", Cheryl says to Camilla with a grin then turns to the Tetra, "Alright! Bring it! I'm gonna take you on and I fully expect to break my arm trying. That's the right attitude to have, isn't it?"

"Heh, in your case, it's just nature.", The Tetra Arm says with snicker.

Cheryl kneels down clasping his top right hand as Tristan places his hand stop there'd.

"Ready!"

The Tetra Arms glares into her eye with a toothy grin as she audibly gulps. His friends fist bump behind him confident they'd already won.

Camilla moves her hand behind her creating a small magic seal in her palm. The same seal appears on the back of Cheryl shoulder.

"Go!", The Jackalope stated and Camilla clenches her palm activating the seal. Immediately, Cheryl becomes immensely heavy bringing the Tetra Arms hand down ,who didn't use his full strength out of arrogance, to his shock.

Camilla smirks releasing the spell as Cheryl was at a loss for words toward the situation.

"Holy shit! She won?!", Said a male Minotaur observer.

"No way! She actually beat Hosuh!?", Added a male White Tiger.

"I...I won?", Cheryl uttered to herself looking at her hand

"Wooo, you did Ms. Cheryl!", Ein stated excitedly shaking the human girls shoulders.

"Good show! That was marvelous!", Mirabelle praises happily.

A smile spreads across Cheryl's face.

"I-I was. I did! I WON! LET'S GOOOO! G.G. GET WRECKED!", Cheryl excitedly gloated at Tetra Arms and his friends.

"H-How...? That's impossible.", The Tetra Arms muttered to himself.

"Dude, what the hell was that?!", The Grizzly stated in a rage.

"You felt bad for her or somethin'?! You didn't need to hold back THAT much, goddamn!", The Red Oni chewed him out as well.

"I didn't! I know it. Her arm...just felt different! Heavier all of a sudden! I lost focus!"

"What kind of bullshit is that?! You saying you're weaker than that human?", The bear man accused.

"No! I'm saying-!", The Tetra Arms shoots up glaring at the Grizzly before noticing Camilla snickering at them, "You! What did you do?"

"Que? I did nothing.", Camilla says faining ignorance

"Don't give me that! I know you cheated somehow! I should figured a Devil couldn't be trusted to play fair!"

Camilla shoots him a vicious glares, "I just said I did nothing. Perhaps ju just are weaker than ju realize."

"Oh yeah, I'll show you.", The Tetra Arms says approaching Camilla who readies herself. Mirabelle and Cheryl get out of the way

Suddenly, Ein jumps in quickly subduing the Tetra Arms pinning him to the floor with her foot.

"That's enough! I will not tolerate violence in a public place. That goes for you three as well.", Ein emphasizes showing her MON badge to their shock.

"Shit. She's a MON agent?", the Grizzly says.

"Also, If Ms. Camilla says she didn't cheat in any way, I believe her. Got it?!"

"Erghh...yeah...", The Tetra Arms utters before she releases him. He picks himself up still glaring at Camilla.

"Now then...there is still the matter of the penalty for losing. Right girls?", Ein says with a malicious smirk as does Camilla.

"Oh yes, I certainly agree.", Cheryl agrees rubbing her hands together villainously with Mirabelle copying her.

Tetra Arms and his friends look to each other in concern.

...Several minutes later...

"Looooseerrrs!", "Losers!" "You call yourselves men?" "Loserrr!","Weaklings!", "That human told Hosuh to Ho suh madeez nutz!", Chanted several of the other liminals in the workout area surrounding Tetra Arms and his friends. He, along with his buddies, all had signs on their necks that read 'Incel Loser' sitting down as the other patrons mocked and ridicule them the next two hours. Camilla and the others look on in satisfaction.

"Haha! You girls are somethin' else. Bout time someone put those assholes in their place, especially the red guy over there.", Said a random female Minotaur with a chuckle.

"Is it fine to leave them like that?", Ein inquires.

"Sure, we'll make sure they serve their time. You guys go ahead", The Minotaur assured before joining the group of taunting liminals.

"Thanks a bunch! Alright, let's go girls.", Ein says gesturing the others to follow.

"Hmph. I still think we let them off easy.", Camilla scoffs arms folded.

"Uh, your suggestions were a bit much, Camilla. Mutilation, especially in the nether region, is BAD! We've been over this!", Ein replies

"Besides, this way's better. Nothing destroys a guy more than toxic masculinity, especially in the gym.", Cheryl assured the group, "Anyway, can we talk MORE about how I beat a four arm liminal in arm wrestling?! That's fuckin crazy! I didn't I was so strong!"

"Indeed.", Ein says then nudges Camilla, "I know you definitely cheated by the way. What'd you do?"

"This spell does not just work on mi pechos(breasts) ju know.", Camilla says holding the gravity spell seal in her finger tip, "If ju knew, why did ju defend me?"

"Nobody calls me 'sugar tits'. Ever.", Ein growled lowly eye going bloodred for a second before quickly calming herself. She then looks to Cheryl happily bragging away to Mirabelle, "When you gonna tell her?"

Camilla ponders for a moment, "I think-"

"Thanks you by the way, Camilla!", Cheryl stated getting the Elder Devil attention.

"Que?"

"You used your magic to help me out, right? Thanks. We sure showed them.", Cheryl spoke with a genuine grin.

Camilla flushes in surprise as Ein nudges her shoulder to answer back.

"Ju are welcome.", Camilla answered the human woman with a small grin.

Ein and Mirabelle look to Camilla proud of her.

"Ok! Upstairs we go!", Ein stated.

...

The girls made it to the second floor searching the different services observing the flight room where many winged liminals we're training, basketball court where a bunch of humans were in the middle of a game, and a pool where a bunch of aquatic liminals were working out. Ein was quite insistent on not going to the latter though. It wasn't long before they met up with familiar faces.

"Dear!", Mirabelle happily called out upon seeing her lover, now back in his regular gym clothes, along with Lyca and Zwei.

"Hey, Moon pie! I was wondering where y'all were.", Caleb says to her with a cheeky grin, "You enjoying yourselves so far?"

"I would definitely say so.", Mirabelle remarks with grinning blush.

"Mira! Cami! Ein! Cheryl! Guess what? Chief got into a fight and almost won!", Lyca stated excitedly.

"Wait what?", The girls all exclaimed in shock.

"What happened?! Are you hurt?!", Mirabelle stated worriedly taking him by the shoulders.

"Who was it Senor?!.", Camilla stated going into protect mode summoning her red seal.

"Tell me!", Ein stated equally on the defensive.

"Guys calm down. She means I was judo 'sparring' with this dude I met.", Caleb reassures them as they appear to calm down.

"What 'dude'?", Ein tries out the word.

"Yo! That's me.", Curtis calls to them as the girls the other see dark skinned human approaching the group. Camilla eyes narrow on him.

"Guys, this is Curtis. He's the guy I was sparring with.", Caleb informs the others.

"And this is big bitch is Balta!", Zwei stated.

"Zwei! That's incredibly ru-oohhhh my god!", Ein expresses in surprise as a much, much larger Werewolf female steps up behind Lyca. Camilla and the others were taken aback in shock asLook.

"Hi! I'm Balta. You all must be the rest of Lyca's pack. Glad to finally meet.", Balta expressed in a sweet tone waving a them.

"Y-Yeah. Nice to meet you too.", Ein spoke still.

"That's a big Kobold.", Cheryl says staring at the She-wolf.

"A bigger Lyca, heh heh.", Mirabelle giggled internally fighting to preserve her sanity, "In that position, it's like Lyca has a stand."

"What's her stand name? 'Hungry like the Wolf'?", Cheryl inquired.

"Homeboy didn't say he had others liminals besides these two staying with him. Nice to meet y'all!", Curtis stated offering his hand. Ein, reluctantly shakes it, followed by Cheryl, then Mirabelle, and when he got to Camilla.

"Nice to-", He stops seeing the Elder Devil with a vicious scowl, glowing red eyes, and murderous aura and quickly withdraws, "Ok nevermind."

"Yeah... she's not very fond of strangers. She's a very sweet woman, I promise.", Caleb assures him, "We were just hanging out right now. Why don't y'all oin us Moon pie?"

"Of course, Dear! Besides we have quite the story to share.", Mirabelle replies.

"You and us both, Twilight Sparkle.", Zwei says in a cheeky tone before pulling out her phone, "In fact, I got it on video."

"Fuckin'! What?!", Caleb expressed in annoyance at Zwei as she snickers deviously. He then feels Curtis slapping his back getting his attention.

"Alright, alright! Let's go before y'all start throwing hands now!", Curtis urges him and the others along much to Camilla annoyance.

"Never a dull moment huh?", Cheryl says to the Elder Devil in a cheeky tone.

Camilla looks to her a moment a replies with grin, "Never. I wouldn't change a though...not too much at least."

Ein smiles to herself before a thought crosses her mind, "Oh, wait! Zwei have you seen Drei?"

"Eh? I thought she was with you guys!"

...

Meanwhile, Drei's class, she could be seen calmly doing Tai Chi movements as her 'students' mimicked her with relaxed precision. Suddenly, her eyes shot open.

"Gōngjí!(Attack!)"

The second spoke that, all her student went to their respective opponents engaging in sparring matched. Each of them, human and liminal, blocking, evading and countering each other's strikes with speed and precision as Drei casually walked around observing each of them.

"Fàngsōng!(Relax!)", The second she spoke this each of the students froze in whatever their last movements were before moving away from their opponent standing with a calm, meditative stance. Drei walk back to the head of the class and they each slightly bow.

"Wow, I've seen the class so engaged. She's a natural.", Koko softly spoke as she and the male husky peeked in on the class.

"I know. It's like watching a living painting. You got her check ready right?"

"Yep.", Koko says showing the envelope.

"Ms. Koko! We have a situation!", Stated a female border collie running up to her distress.

"What's wrong, Vikki?"

"It's those two Satyrs again! A patron found them...doing things.", Vikki says blushing through white portion of her white fur.

"Again?! That's the fourth time this month!", Koko stated flabbergasted, "Come on, show me where they are this time."

"You know, I honestly don't understand why we don't just revoke their memberships.", The husky questions following them leaving Drei to her duties.

"Very good. Feel your ki flowing like a river. Feel every muscle working in harmony t-", Drei was interrupted by her phone notification catching her class' attention, "Ignore that. Keep working on your ki flow. Especially yours, Billy, your's is all kinds of fucked up."

'Where are you', 'Are you ok?', the messages read in a group text from Zwei and Ein respectively.

Drei types on her phone, 'Yes, I'm fine? I'm on the second floor.'

'What are you doing?', Ein responded.

'Earning next week's grocery money. I'll meet you two in about an hour.', Drei responded.

'Awesome!', 'O-Ok?', they responded as Drei proceeds to uncap a Dasani bottle having a drink.

"Delicious.", She expressed before proceeding with her side hustle.

...

The entire group spent a good three hours enjoying the rest of the facility with Drei eventually joining them. Zwei showed the group the video Caleb and Curtis' Judo battle which Mirabelle and the others were enthralled by and wished they could have seen it in person. Despite his loss, Mirabelle and Camilla were especially proud of him. They were also shocked to learn that Curtis and Balta were legally married and immediately bombarded them with question. On the flip side, Caleb, Lyca, and Zwei were amazed and impressed of their arm wrestling victory against those liminals. All the while, Camilla was very wary towards Curtis and Balta but chose to hold her peace mainly for Caleb's sake. However, when it came to Cheryl, she found, to her surprise, herself easily tolerating even enjoying the human woman's company. The feeling was foreign to the Elder Devil yet at the same time she didn't fear or despise it.

They eventually all went their separate ways with Curtis and Balta exchanging numbers with Caleb. Cheryl stayed a bit longer chatting with Camilla and Mirabelle before eventually leaving as well. The Bizzell household made it home, had a lovely dinner, and enjoyed a pleasant nights rest.

...The next morning...

"Uhhhghhh...", Caleb groaned was lying in bed, EVER muscle in his body ached horribly. Mirabelle teleports in his room with a large bag of ice.

"This should help Dear. At least until Ms. Drei is done making that muscle relaxant.", Mirabelle spoke placing in his arms.

"Thanks Moon pie.", Caleb lightly groans pressing the cold bag against his back muscles sighing at the relief, "Guess I've been outta the gym longer than I thought."

"Oh, and um...your uncle called on the house telephone asking if you wanted to join him for church service."

"Ugh, tell him I'm sick.", Caleb groans covering his face with a pillow.

"Sick with what Dear?", Mirabelle raise an eyebrow.

" 'I'm about to damn die' disease.", Caleb replies shifting in the bed as Mirabelle shrug rolling her eyes.

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Sup Fam! Happy Easter! Hope you enjoy time with loved ones or just enjoy the holiday period (love cadberry creme eggs). So this chapter is just my long-winded way of saying...I. HATE. DASANI. That's pretty much what I wanted to convey.

Oh yeah, here's a little Easter surprise for y'all courtesy of my artist pal. Enjoy. DeviantArt/GoatmanofAnime

Peace Fam!