Chapter 70: Greenhouse Rock

The morning sun shined down onto the complex starting off a new day full of potential and the start of something incredible. However, for the ICEP personnel carrying on with their duties following last night's full moon, the only thing 'incredible' was how liminals could damage property in unique ways.

"Fucked a hole in the wall?", One of the human ICEP worker spoke, removing his black shades seeing a very large indentation in the bedroom wall, that was close to caving in, right next to the bed.

"That's…what they say sir.", A female blue oni disappointedly spoke, feeling groggy from the sleeping pills, gesturing to a Kakuen grinning almost proudly and a wererabbit covering her red face in embarrassment.

"HOW did you fuck a HOLE in the WALL?!", He berated, startling both liminals.

"Heehee we uhh…got pretty wild last night. So much so that we couldn't make it to the bed! Oohoohoho!", The monkey man chuckles.

"Stop! You're gonna get us in even more trouble!", The weresheep girl shouted at him, "Sir, I work close by. I promise to pay for the damages, really."

"Haaa, no need. Call the contractors into unit 321B."

"Yes sir.", The blue skinned oni dials a number, "Hello, can you please come to 321B."

"Pfft, come.", The males Kakuen snickered like a juvenile before the wererabbit smacks him in the head, "OUCH, what the hell?"

As the blue oni chastises both students for their carelessness, the personnel guy hears ahis phone go off. He takes it out and quickly answers "What is it? You've gotta be kidding." He said rubbing his head hanging up "Where…where did they even find a pole that long?"

These situations were fairly common in the facility since the introduction of the new option for full moons. Luckily, they had found a growing solution for these issues.

A knock could be heard at the door prompting the ICEP personnel guy to open the door. In steps a liminal female who's upper body was that of a petite young woman around 19 with black hair and eyes and perky C-cups. Her lower body was that of an insect, specifically a black ant, with a carapace-covered abdomen ending with a tiny stinger. Black antennae poked atop her head and wore thick insulated workers gloves on her hands. She wore a bright orange and brown vest with the words 'ContractANTS' written on the back, with ANTS in all red, and a tool belt filled with an assortment of, well, tools. A Giant Ant.

"Wendy Fixer, Leader of the ContractANTS' at your service sir!" The Giant Ant woman happily salutes, scuttling inside, "Now, where's the job?"

"Here is the damage." He said pointing at the hole before she walked over to the hole examining it. The Blue Oni gestures for the two students to back away, giving her room.

"Hmm, alrighty! Good thing you guys weren't TOO active, this a load bearing wall. But don't worry, this should only take a couple minutes to fix. "

"What? As if, do you know how hard I went last night to make that hole? OW will you stop that!" Kakuen yelled as the wererabbit hit him, yet again for his stupidity.

"Come on girls! Time to work!", Wendy then blows a whistle on her neck, prompting five more giant worker ants, all a bit smaller than Wendy, come scuttling inside carrying wall plaster, sledgehammers and other tools.

As the room suddenly became filled with the sounds of construction, the ICEP personnel guy notices, outside the door, two worker ants in similar uniform carrying a long pole while a procession of Giant Ant females marching and cheerfully humminging unison. They could be seen carrying heavy loads of materials with surprising ease given their, petite stature, towards the building the hellhounds and minotaur were staying as worked perfectly in sync as if they were one machine.

'Good lord I'm afraid to see what happened there.', he thought, not wanting to imagine and let the Giants Ants handle it like always.

"Done!", Wendy stated, getting his attention.

He sees the wall, once badly damaged, now fully repaired as if nothing was ever done to it. The Kakuen and wererabbit jaws drop in surprise, hardly believing how quickly they finished.

"Much obliged girls.", He responded. Watching them work so quickly and efficiently compared to most humans, "thank you saved us so many headaches. If there is anything we can do to pay you girl's back let me know."

"We told you before, sir, it's not about money. We're just doing our job while carving our own place here like my queen taught me. Hard working Ants will be rewarded with what they need. Food, a home, and mates. You've already given us two of those. " The leader stated, giving him a sweet smile, shaking his hand firmly, "Alrighty girl, looks like we're done here. Off to the next job in 138C girls! Sound off, can we fix it?!"

"YES WE CAN!", They all shouted while raising their hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers and other tools in hand.

Wendy and her worker ant subordinates scuttle out of the door as one precession, quickly joined by several more ants.

'Efficient, quick, obedient AND they work for next to no pay? Starting to see WHY human workers are feeling threatened by them. A single colony could make any small company join the Fortune 500 in a month.', he rubs his head in both admiration and slight worry how they could affect the workforce in this country.

"Ok, I GOT to remember to grab me one of those girls next full Moon! With that kind of energy they got to be a great f-", the Kakuen male proclaims in excitement only to get hit in the back of the head so hard he was out cold. This time it was the blue Oni who did it, clearly fed up with him.

"Sorry sir but SOMEONE had to shut that idiot up." The oni said get handkerchief out to wipe her hand clean.

"I didn't see anything. For all I know, he tripped and fell. What about you ma'am?"

The other two looked at the wererabbitvwho glared at Kakuen as she sighed, "He was like that when I woke up laying next to that broken hole you fixed. Now if you don't mind, could you please take him out of MY room? I suddenly really need to shower now."

"Certainly.", the blue Oni says, slinging the monkey man over her shoulder and her partner follows her out, wishing the wererabbit a pleasant morning.

Indeed, a morning after the full moon was typical, many of the students involved in risque escapades who showed enough restraint to NOT damage property, were now either getting ready to clock in for work, training, attend classes, or just relax from exerting themselves last night with even some closer pairs spending their morning together after their night together. Some pairs left feeling refreshed and satisfied while others walked out of their units ashamed or embarrassed. Others that couldn't FIND a partner and were forced to sedate themselves were kinda… out of it to put it lightly.

"Ugh, I feel sick.", Groggily spoke, Sharon rubbing her eyes, flying overhead using a flight spell. It was faster than walking or riding the transport service here. Flying beside her was Jocelyn and Sylvia equally as groggy alongside Scarlett.

"Fuuuuck, we NEED to find someone, ANYONE for the next full moon. I don't think I can take these pills anymore. It feels like they're getting worse after each one.", Sylvia groaned.

"I know right? It feels like my guts are at war with my skin or something.", Sharon groans with a sickly expression.

"So your smaller organs are at war with your biggest organ? How's that working?", Jocelyn quips.

"I don't know the logistics, ok?! I just feel like shit. Don't flex your biology skills on me."

"Not our fault you're paying more attention to the teacher than the actual teaching like our golden girls Heidi and Hana and you question why you have the lowest scores out of all of us."

"Fuck you. By the way, are they already in their classes?"

"Yep, they'll meet us later when you guys go on break.", Scarlett answers as the others look to her curiously, instantly noticing her seemingly well-rested demeanor.

"Scarlett, how are you so relaxed? You usually have this aura of 'don't talk to me if you value your life' around you after those pills but not today. How come?", Jocelyn asked.

"Well…it's kinda odd to explain but–"

"Odd? Odd ho–Wait, don't tell me! You did what I THINK you did during your visit to Caleb, didn't you!?", Sharon stated in disbelief and slight jealousy.

"What?! NO! Of course not!" Scarlett defended, her cheeks slightly flushed, stopping and levitating in mid-air.

"Wait, did you really?", Sylvia spoke incredulously.

"So how was he? What did his essence taste like?", Jocelyn inquired curiously.

"What?! I don't—"

"Is he top or bottom? How long did the two of you last? How big is his-"

"Shuddup and listen to me! I didn't do anything with him! We JUST talked and that's it, nothing more! Besides, are you trying to get two of us in trouble by saying that out loud?", She affirms, quite irritated by their intrusive behavior.

"N-no just…you know, curious.", Sharon sheepishly replies, "It's odd nothing at all happened."

"Men and women CAN simply talk to each other, Sharon. We don't given in to lust just from seeing each other", Scarlet replied in annoyance.

"You sure? You seem a bit defensive.", Jocelyn ponts out.

"Because you're being ridiculous! You're just making assumptions even though you weren't there which, again, YOU were ones that decided I should go.", Scarlett chastised them.

Sharon and the others look between each other feeling a little guilty.

"Ok, fair enough.", Sylvia spoke, choosing to drop the conversation.

"Good.", Scarlet responded then took out the vial Drei gave her. It still had a little salve inside, "Anyway, that's why I'm feeling refreshed this morning. His little weasel friend gave me that for the full moon. Don't ask what's in it because I don't know."

"Wait, seriously? *Sniff sniff* Smells like sunflowers and lawn grass.", Sharon expressed, actually enjoying the smell before Jocelyn and Sylvia levitates over to her to inspect the vial.

"Whoa, so this stuff protected you from full moon effects. How?", Sylvia asks inspecting the vial.

"I don't know, ask his weasel friend when they get back."

"Will do. Shit, I might ask her to make me a whole bottle.", Jocelyn added.

"Me too. I'm sick of these damn pills.", Sylvia indignantly spoke.

"Excuse me, girls!", a female voice called them from overhead prompting them to look up and see a black winged Tengu woman in ICEP uniform labeled 'Sky Patrol', "This is an open flight zone for all winged species! I asked that you all continue on your way or descend immediately."

"Understood, we'll move it along! Let's go guys.", Jocelyn assured, before descending towards the shopping area.

As they complied, to the Tengu's satisfaction. It was short-lived when she heard two energetic voice behind.

"Last one there's a rotten egg!", A green feathered Harpy goes zooming past the Tengu woman, nearly throwing her off the aerial equivalent of balance, followed by blue feathered Harpy.

"My eggs aren't rotten!", The blue Harpy shouted.

"Hey! Come back here you two! That's dangerous!", The Tengu shouts, flying after them.

Scarlett and the rest land in the shopping district in front of a liminal owned day spa called 'Spa Guerir a la Main" where Jocelyn worked part-time and a few blocks down from an Arachne-owned boutique/tailoring business where Sylvia and Sharon worked. All three were getting ready to start their shifts as part of the liminal work experience program. A little something to put on their resumes when they eventually move out of the facility.

"Now that the bargain bin angel is gone, what did you mean by 'when they get back'? Are Caleb and Drei not at home today?", Sylvia asked.

"I saw them getting in his car earlier. He said something about 'going to his assignment for the next few days'."

"I wonder what his job is here anyway.", Sharon pondered.

"Whatever it is, I hope he's getting paid well. Speaking of jobs, shouldn't you two be going? It's almost 9.", Jocelyn asked, causing Sylvia and Sharon to gasp in realization.

"Shit! We're gonna be late! Catch you guys later!", Sylvia stated.

"Byyyyeee!"

Sharon took off sprinting, wings folded and bodies lowered for better mobility, down the street to clock in on time; lest they incur the anger of their Large Breed Arachne boss lady. All the while, catching the attention of other liminal students and human workers.

"As for you, are you ready for your interview?", Jocelyn ,coyly asks the crimson haired devil.

Scarlet takes a deep breath, mentally preparing herself, "Yeah…lets get this over with."

Jocelyn places a hand on her shoulder and smiles supportively, "Come on, girl, loosen up, smile, you got this."

"Thanks." Scarlett said, smiling a bit in appreciation of her friend's for her support.

As they walked inside, she pushed the memory of yesterday to the back of her mind; especially the taste that lingered in her mouth all night.

…Two hours Earlier…

At Caleb and Drei's apartment, the wind weasel slept soundly in bed before her nose twitches catching the smell of something tasty. Her eye shot open and she arose in bed looking around while sniffing the air. She flung the blanket off, puts on green slippers, putting it on before stepping out of the bedroom.

She sees Caleb placing a few to go bags on the table, taking our four white containers.

"Oh, good morning Drei. Want some breakfast?" Caleb asks, noticing the wind weasel. He then notices her attire consisting of small black and green striped pajama bottoms and a black Wolverine from X-Men shirt, "Um, can you believe they have a Denny's here? Only a few minutes from these apartments too."

"You're shocked by that, why?"

"No reason, I just thought it was interesting. Anyway, are you hungry? I got pancakes, hash browns, sausage, eggs with NO cheese, and bacon.", He listed all the items on the table.

"Thanks, i'll join you in a minute after I put some tea on. I never start a day without it.", Drei replies, going into the kitchen.

"Ok. Did you sleep well with all the… noise going on last night?" Caleb asked, slightly grimacing at the inconsiderate couple next door.

"Compared to your escapades back home, it was pretty tame actually. Earplugs did help too.", Drei casually replies, filling the tea kettle she brought from home with water then heating it on the stovetop.

"I don't know if I should take that as an insult or a compliment. We are not that bad are we?" Caleb lightly chuckled awkwardly, rubbing the back of his head.

"Relatively speaking, no. Though, at least I could sleep through it. I can only imagine what you went through being semi-nocturnal now."

"Yeah, I was good the first 5 hours before I had to recharge my Bluetooths. Honestly, I'm more shocked they were STILL fuckin going! Is our unit next to WERERABBITS or something?", Caleb spoke, slightly irritated by his neighbors antics.

"Mildly obnoxious, yes, but trust me there are far worse things than them.", Drei replies, adding a green tea bag to the water, letting it simmer.

"Like what?"

"Like having your mothers and father teach you and your siblings how babies are made…", Drei plainly replies, taking a seat at the table, beginning to make herself a plate.

"Oh, yeah it's embarrassing but it's still not as bad as—"

"With a live demonstration.", Drei interrupts.

Caleb pauses, mouth hung open in shock, letting the eggs on his fork fall back to his plate as he looks at her in disbelief while processing her word carefully. She gave a look that said she was dead serious then nods once to hammer in the point.

"...Wow. That's…wow."

"Yep. Believe it or not, it is the most effective way a Karmaitachi learns about breeding.", Drei says, taking a bite out of a little sausage, making Caleb flinch a little.

"I imagine it is. Pretty sure that image would be forever burned into my brain."

"It was for Ein. When it was over she just stood there, completely unmoving. Mama Yu Jin had to carry her out of the room." Drei replies, taking a bite out of a pancake. Her ears then perked up, hearing a knocking at the front door caught their attention.

"I got i–", Caleb rose from his seat.

"No, I got it. Bodyguard? Remember?", Drei stops him, raising an eyebrow, gesturing to herself.

"Ok ok.", He relents, letting her do her job.

Drei goes to the door, generates a mini whirlwind lifting herself up to look through the peephole and sees no one. Her eyes narrowed, tail erect as she slightly extending her right arm scythe. She lands on her feet and cautiously opens the door with her left hand.

"Good morning! I'm Milly with I. A.'s ContractANTS! Is your unit in need of repairs?"

Standing before her, with a cheerful smile and diligent demeanor, was a Giant Ant female, around her height, wearing a brown and yellow uniform with a tool belt on her human-like waist.

Drei looks the bug girl up and down, deciding she wasn't a threat as she retracts her blade, "No, I think we're good. Thanks."

"Oh, Ok! If you ever need repairs, give us a call. I and some of my colony will be there before you even finish dialing the number!", Milly the Giant Ant happily stated offering Drei a brown and yellow business with contact info along with a cartoon ant in a hard hat giving a thumbs up.

"That doesn't sound like a horror movie scene waiting to happen.", Drei comments, "I don't think we will be making that call. Bye." She said as she retracted her scythe, closing the door.

"I'll just leave this under your door in case you change your mind. Have a nice day!", She spoke, voice muffled, from the other side as the small card slid to Drei's feet.

"Who was that?", Caleb asks her.

"Apparently some kind of maintenance service for this facility. A rather persistent one at that", She answered, showing him the card.

" 'ContractANTS'?"

"She was a Giant Ant, get it? Laugh."

"Yep, really thinking outside the box on that one, aren't they?", Caleb raises an eyebrow, examining the card, "Then again, if living alone has taught me anything, it's ALWAYS good keep contractor or maintenance guys numbers close."

"A life lesson like that usually has an embarrassing story attached to it."

"You really in the mood for toilet stories this early in the morning…WHILE we're eating?", Caleb raises an eyebrow.

"If they're anything like some of my family's growing up, we may never eat again. Then my second biggest fear will come true."

"What's the first?"

"None of your business."

"Fair enough. Anyway, wouldn't hurt to hold onto this. It says here they do…everything, apparently. Carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical wiring, lighting, appliance repair, wall repair, roofing, flooring, furniture, even windows. Damn, that's ALL of the house stuff."

"I wonder what ICEP had to do to get them."

"Honestly, none of my concern. Only thing I'm focused on is this assignment today.", Caleb replies, taking a bite of hash brown.

"Understandable", Drei agreed before her ears perk up, hearing the kettle whistling, "The tea is done. Do you want a cup?"

"Yeah, thanks."

The pair enjoyed their breakfast then began getting dressed for the assignment. Caleb allowed Drei to use the shower, since he already had one earlier. He was going through his bags to unpack more of his stuff and put on some cleaner pants. As he was rummaging through his pants, an object fell out of one of them onto the floor, catching his attention.

Caleb picks it up realizing it was one of Lyca's EpiPens. A special type issued primarily by ICEP for Kobolds due to their severe allergy to chocolate and cocoa byproducts. As her host, he has developed the habit of always carrying one or two with him everywhere they go.

"Huh, guess I left you in my pocket during our last outing together.", Caleb lightly giggles to himself.

He was about to put it away, knowing he didn't need to carry it around these next several weeks, but paused. He looks at the medical device for a moment, thinking of Lyca's sweet smiling face and calling his name 'Cheif' while nuzzling him. He smiles to himself and takes a deep breath.

'I'll just…carry it around for a while. Don't wanna get outta the habit of always having it, even if I don't need it.', Caleb thought, stuffing it down in his pocket.

Suddenly there was a knock at his bedroom door.

"I'm fully dressed! You ready to go?", Drei spoke from the other side.

"Yeah, heading out now! I'll meet you outside!"

Caleb grabs his wallet, phone and keys as well. In the back of his mind, deciding he'll give the girls a call later today.

He walks out the front door, already seeing the weasel girl waiting by his car, then proceeds to lock the door. At that moment, the door to the room next to his opens and out steps Scarlett, who upon noticing him, pauses.

"Oh…good morning, Scarlett.", He greeted her with a small grin.

"Y-Yeah, morning.", Scarlett replies, not making eye contact feeling strangely awkward seeing him right now. Why did they have to be up at the same time?

"You doing ok? You get enough rest last night?"

"I-I'm fine and of course I did! Why do you ask?", Scarlett affirms, looking to him suspiciously.

"No reason.", Caleb shrugs knowingly, "Anyway, what brings you up this early?"

"I have an appointment. You?"

"Same. Going off to my first assignment today."

"And you're gonna be late if you keep wasting time chatting.", Drei points out.

"Right, sorry! Catch you later, Scarlett. Good luck with your thing today.", Caleb stated, hurrying to his vehicle, unlocking the doors.

"Y-Yeah. Thanks.", Scarlett replies, raising her hand to wave back but pulls her back down at last moment.

She watches as he pulls out of the parking area, remembering yesterday night. She thought he would be upset for yelling at him because of a little soda mismatch. Admittedly, it was an overreaction but still…she couldn't help thinking if his lips are really that sweet.

"Rrrahh dammit, stop stop stop! Dammit! Get your fucking shit together!", Scarlett curses, blushing heavily trying to drives thought from her head as two of the kobolds could be seen jogging by giving her strange looks. She takes a deep breath and exhales, "Keep it together. You've got to focus today."

After locking her door, Scarlett summons a white magic seal, enveloping her wings in white energy causing her float in the air then propel herself upwards. She flies off to join her friends.

Unbeknownst to her, the same white hooded figure was watching everything from afar while hidden.

…Present…

Following their departure, Caleb and Drei arrived at a huge botanical garden-like building filled with an assortment of plants from all over the country and beyond. This place was also filled with a myriad of plant-based liminal species from Alraune to Mandragora, all socializing and cooperating with the I.A. staff tasked with their care and well-being.

"Hmm, I wouldn't mind collecting some materials from here when we get a chance.", Drei remarks, plucking off the head of a blue and black flower examining it, pleased by what she sees.

"Maybe later, gotta find out where and or who I need to report to here." Caleb said looking around.

"Mr. Beezzell? Are you Mr. Beezzell?", A female human I.A. worker ask, approaching the two.

Caleb grumbles in discontent, "It's BIZZELL and yes."

"Oh, my mistake sir. I'm Sarah and I'll be your guide for your intern assignment."

"Intern assignment?", Caleb looks to her confused, then immediately pieces together WHY she would think that.

"Yeah? You are one of the interns Bitchface hired to assist with the newer liminal students, right?"

"Oh yeah! Yeah, sorry, didn't…have my morning coffee so I'm all…befuddled, you know?", Caleb jokes, rolling with the charade.

"Oh, hahaha, yeah I get that way too.", She laughs.

"Ahem, so why don't we get started. Where I need to be and all that.", Caleb changes the subject while getting back on track.

"Right! If you'll follow me."

Caleb and Drei follow the woman through the greenery of various plants.

"Nice save back there. Though the coffee thing was a bit much, try tea next time.", Drei spoke quietly enough for him to hear her.

"I think that hardly matters. What does is how wild this place is.", Caleb replies, looking at the bright green and multicolored vegetation.

The various smells of the plants ranging from sweet and comforting to earthy and robust which combined created an almost welcoming experience. He notices several humans, not in I.A. uniforms, appearing to be trimming, scooping, even picking off parts from the female Alraune, Mandragora, and other liminal bodies with gardening tools and putting the materials away.

"Hey, what is that they're doing over there.", Caleb asks Sarah.

"Oh, they're collecting the surplus materials."

"Surplus materials?"

"Yes, many of the species residing in this area are capable of producing highly valuable materials that can later be synthesized into a wide assortment of products. It helps the liminals too since the surplus materials in their bodies can be harmful if they aren't shed or expended properly.", She explained, gesturing to a few I.A. personnel trimming overgrown branches free tall female treefolks heads while more could be shoveling dirt into several Dryad in dugout trenches ready for their soil bath; next to them were stacks of potting soil infused with Dryad essence.

"~Haahhh ahhhhh~"

The sounds of pleasured moans catch their attention as they see several Alraune receiving deep tissue massages from I.A personnel, rubbing their bodies with special gel, as they flowers overflow with nectar spilling out over into large collection units. Their moans of pleasure grow louder as the personnel press firmly into each of their individual sweet spots, massaging every inch of their upper body. Caleb found it hard to look away by how insanely sensual the display was.

"I assume this is also part of the extraction process.", Drei inquires, seeing one of Alraune hunched over with lewd expression as her nectar flows from their petals into the collection units.

"Of course. The more humanoid plant species require 'special' methods for material extraction every week. That includes methods to stimulate the flow of materials that may be backed up. Believe it or not it's quite pleasurable for the Alraune females."

"Every week?!", Caleb says, looking around incredulously, "Your workers do this every week?! And get PAID for it?"

"Yep. Believe it or not, you get used to it after a while. Though, it's not all fun mind you. From what i've heard from the worker, massaging more than ten Alraune and other species in a day really does a number on your hands.", Sarah emphasized wiggling her limp hands.

"You just gave a whole new meaning to suffering in paradise.", Drei remarks.

"Is it really ok to be doing this? It kinda feels…weird they'd be ok with this."

"I understand your concerns but trust me, there isn't a single liminal in this place that's here against their will and we have their consent to use their excess body materials. Honestly, it's no different than when you or I donate whole blood or blood plasma.", Sarah assures, "Besides, it's medically necessary they expel their excess body materials. A build-up can cause a number of mental and physical health issues for some individuals."

"Ok. As long as they're fine with it…and they do sound fine with it.", Caleb replies following Sarah deeper into the area.

"Well, our personnel and interns like yourself are here to gain hands-on experience with learning to care for plant-based liminals. They're so biologically similar to humans yet their organ structure and body chemistry is so much closer to plants that it can be easy to make mistakes. Better to be educated than vitiated."

"That's a weird motto.", Caleb replies as they moved further away from the Alraune massage area.

"But not inaccurate.", Drei comments.

"And speaking of education, I couldn't help noticing in a few of the assignments I've been given, this one included, some of the information is a little vague. I know for this assignment I'm dealing with a 'rare plant-based liminal' along with general info. I could use specifics though.", Caleb says, flipping through the manila folder he carried.

"Ah, is that so? I suppose it figures considering this is a rather…peculiar case. You'll learn why in a moment. We're here.", Sarah stated as they reached a spot where a few trees were bunched together, "Ahem, I said 'we're heeere!' "

At that moment, the tree began moving on their own, revealed to be three 13 foot tall Treefolk, positioned just around an entrance. Their huge, lumbering sturdy bodies were noticeably human-like feminine in shape with wide hips, ample bust, and thick but smooth mahogany skin. The leaves and back took shape to simulate clothes for modesty sake and the arms and legs were sturdy tree trunks ending in four, stick digits. Their heads, though have all human physical traits, were surprisingly smooth brown complexion with leafy green treetops for hair.

"Apologies…Ms. Sarah…we didn't hear you.", One of them spoke in a calm, raspy voice before she and the others move aside, revealing a door to a large open area. Caleb and Drei look between the treefolks then to the open area.

"Thank you! Right this way."

Caleb and Drei follow her, passing by the Treefolk who watch them both curiously. Caleb notices one of them, a female, had her attention focused on him.

"Hellooo…", She spoke, grinning sweetly at him and waving slowly.

"H-Hi.", Caleb waved back as she smiled with, what he thought was a blush, her cheeks hardened with bark as she grinned to herself.

"Alright now I should warn you they are still coming to terms with their… new living arrangements here and are struggling to adjust. I ask that you…try to be patient with them."

"Them?"

Before he got an answer, Sarah opens up the door to a rather tranquil looking grassy covered garden with a small pond. Though, it was anything but.

"I TOLD YOU NOT TO MIX IT IN. IT'S GOING TO FALL INTO FUCKING FLOWER AND MAKE US SICK!"

"I DON'T FUCKING CARE! I'M GOING TO DRINK SOMETHING BESIDES WATER AND NECTAR THE REST OF MY LIFE!"

"YOU DON'T THINK I'M SICK OF IT TOO! YOU KNOW WHAT I WOULD GIVE FOR EVEN A FLAVOR PACK LET ALONE A BEER!"

In front of Caleb and Drei were what appeared to be two Alraune, except, unlike the others, both of them shared one giant white flower with orange vertical striped patterns. Both their bodies were light green with darker green stem-like patterns, curvaceous figures with plump thighs, slim waist, heart shaped rear ends and perky C-cups along with Cupid trumpet flower sprouting from the long light pink hair. One had her hair styled with long ponytails the other let hers hand freely. The only thing they had even resembling clothes were dark green vine-like structure serving as panties and large leaf bikinis that barely covered their chest's. Not that any other clothes would last long on them since they were knee-deep a sweet, sticky nectar 24/7.

"SAYS ONE WHO WERE PRETTY EAGER FOR NECTAR YESTERDAY!"

"IF YOU FORGOT, IDIOT, WE HAVE TO EAT THE STUFF! AT LEAST I DON'T GET ON MY KNEES FOR IT!"

"YOU BITCH!"

That was when one of the girls tackled the other into the nectar pool. As they both started wrestling with each other trying to either strangle or drown the other in nectar while shouting insults at each other and splashing an obscene amount of nectar onto the grass.

Despite their ferocity, the entire scene looked more like something one would see in an establishment where two beautiful women wrestle in a mud pit.

"GIRLS! GIRLS! CALM DOWN! USE YOUR BREATHING TECHNIQUES! YOUR BREATHING!", Sarah shouted, running to them to try to get them to stop and not hurt each other.

***ASSIGNMENT 1: LILIRAUNE***

"Drei, what am I watching right now?" Caleb questioned, confused as both girls kept wrestling in the nectar. In the midst, they somehow ripped off each other's leaf bikinis, exposing their bare breasts and bright orange nipples much to Sarah's shock. Caleb averts his gaze awkwardly, trying not to look directly at them.

"Somebody's fetish given physical form." Drei said, watching one that had the ponytail manage to dunk the other girl's head under the nectar, only to have her ponytail grabbed and yacked hard forcing her head under as well.

"Should we intervene?" Caleb asked as he sees Sarah desperately trying to get their attention but to no avail.

"Do you really want to get in that flower pool filled with the equivalent of a KY jelly and become the peanut butter in their horny sandwich?" Drei asks, seeing how the two had now somehow ripped off each other's vine panties.

"No!" Caleb yelled blushing hard then clears his throat, "I mean, SURELY you have something to calm them down."

"I do buuut depends on your definition of 'calming down'?"

Caleb raises an eyebrow at her cryptic tone, "I don't know the OPPOSITE of this?! Just try something, please." Caleb pleaded, pointing at two girls who had each other in headlocks at this point.

"Ok, if you say so.", Drei responds, taking a vial with little red balls, removes one of them, "Been meaning to test these out."

"Wait wha–"

Drei flings two of the balls with a blast of pressurized air striking both plant women as the balls explode in little clouds of rest dust. They both pause staring at each other wide-eyed and pupils dilated.

"Ohhhh, aren't you a little cutie.", The Alraune with the ponytails slurred a bit with a wide, deliriously goofy grin while curiously touching the others face.

"Not as cute as you, you…green bean palatine queen bean hehehehe", the other giddly spoke, nuzzling ponytail Alraune under her neck like a kitten.

"Hm, ok, maybe it WAS a bit too much stratomonium powder. Definitely should cut the amount down by a good 10 maybe 15 percent.", Drei theorized, making a mental note for later.

"~Heeeey, where is Jeremy? Do you know where he is, sweet potato? Cause I'm sure he would be drawn to you! Look at those beautiful breasts of yours. So soft yet firm." Flowing hair told the ponytail Alraune, caressing her bare naked breasts.

"~Nooooo I was going to ask you the same thing you beautiful green bean. With a body like that you could have him wrapped around your finger. Like with that lovable butt of yours jiggles and eye-catching.", Ponytail told flowing hair, giving her a good, loud slap on the butt. The wetness from the nectar makes it echo in the room like a whip cracking.

"Wait, we both have the same body!" The two said together before breaking out giggling fit while Caleb and Sarah look upon them in profound confusion and Drei could be seen writing on a small notepad, jotting down their behavior for reference later.

"I'm afraid to know but what exactly did you do to cause this?" Caleb asked, seeing two enthusiastically feeling each other up more.

"What did you do to them?", Sarah asks, becoming worried by the loopy behavior.

"Relax, it's only a mild hallucinogenic to calm their nerves and relax while giving our ears a break. They'll be back to fighting between 10 to 20 minutes depending on how long they submerge themselves for'', Drei answers plainly as both Alraune giggled enthralled by each other's faces before kissing each other as they sink into nectar together, "In that time, why don't you fill us in on the details?"

"Yeah! When I read this in my assignment packet, all it says is I'll be handling Case ID: 694-2A and that SHE was of the Alraune species. But what is this? They never mentioned there's TWO of them in one flower!"

"Well, that's simple, they're of a rare subspecies of Alraune called 'Liliraune'. Though, technically, they are even rarer than that given WHY they're a 'Liliraune'."

Caleb and Drei raise an eyebrow at that.

"Explain please.", Caleb lightly demands, arms folded.

"Tell me, are either of you familiar with the concept of mana corruption?" Sarah asks them.

"Mana corruption?", Caleb repeats, feeling as though he heard that before somewhere.

"I do. It's essentially the prolonged or intense exposure to strong 'negative chi' for a certain period that causes a number of physical and psychological changes in humans and some liminals. I heard of one case where I'm from the ICEP branch in Beijing had to deal with a female human civilian that had spontaneously transformed into a Jiangshi after being scratched by a violent progenitor.", Drei told them prompting inquisitive stares from both humans.

"That's…interesting but…that DOES sound similar to what we have here. Though it usually relates to the altering of Mana or life force of being with that another changing the first into something different. ICEP apparently lists liminals who had the ability to transform humans. Though, oddly enough, only human women experience any significant changes so CERTAIN precautions are in place in every facility to stop and contain anyone from contaminating other people." Sarah said doing best to retell what she and her coworkers were told.

"So, because of that 'mana corruption' thing two Alraune got stuck in one flower?" Caleb asked, puzzled

"No, it was two human were turned into a Liliraune by a flower."

"...what?"

"WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING TO ME!?", The Liliraune pair simultaneuosly yelled, getting the others' attention as they began fighting once again. Sarah breathes an exasperated sigh trying to stop them.

"Correction, five minutes.", Drei remarks, jotting down the information on a notepad as Caleb gives a despondent stare at the situation.

This was going to be difficult.

…Elsewhere…

Inside the spa treatment building on the shopping district, liminal species and even some humans could be seen relaxing with mud baths, pedicures, aromatherapy, massages, and other therapeutic treatment and beauty care regimens.

A Scylla could be seen seated in a large, ocean theme office with see through glass. She was a little over 7 feet tall, smooth, reddish skin that secreted mucus to hydrate herself. Her hair was two long reddish-brown octopus tentacles serving as pigtails, her eyes were pupiless cerulean blue orbs and her smiles, though full of razor sharp teeth, were surprisingly warm and friendly. Her human upper half was that of an attractive older woman in her 30s. She wore a skin-tight black waterproof and slip resistant leotard that accentuated her curvaceous figures and mountainous H-cups while her lower half consisted of eight red, thick, strong octopus tentacles that wriggled around the desk and everything else in that section of the room. On her desk was a water-proof laptop, a phone, a few octopus plushies and some photos of herself and a human male together at a boat dock.

Scarlett was seated in front of her desk, trying to keep a calm demeanor.

"So, you're the red haired fire cracker my sweet little Jocelyn was talking about. Scarlett was it? No last name I'm assuming.", The female Scylla said with a smile, two of her tentacles pouring coffee in the background.

"Yes, that's correct. I go by just Scarlett. Reasons are…complicated to say the least.", Scarlett spoke, glancing off to the side.

"That's just fine, sweety. You won't believe how many liminals I've met with mononyms for names, a few even work here.", the Scylla woman assured.

"Thank you, Ms. Octavia."

"Please, that's my mother's name, call me Akke.", Akke replies with a smirk, taking a sips of her coffee held by one of her tentacles, "Now then, you're here to apply for an open position, right?"

"Yes and i'm not exactly picky about my role. I just…need something to do."

"Well, we certainly have a few vacant positions that may suit your species. First off, tell me a little about yourself and what you're looking for.", Akke says, sitting back in her chair relaxed, coffee in hand.

Scarlett composes herself as she begins.

Outside of the office, Jocelyn could be seen, in her blue ocean wave pattern uniform, working at the massage area currently performing petrissage techniques Ms. Octavia taught her on a March Hare client. At the same time, watching as Scarlett and Akke talked inside the sound-proof glass office, silently cheering her friend on.

"Eeekk! T-That's a really tender spot miss!", The pink bunny woman squeaked.

Jocelyn looks down noticing her hands had drifted down to the March Hare's soft, pink furred thighs–Specifically, near her womanhood that was slightly wet from touches earlier–then pulls her hands away, "Oh! Hehe, sorry about that ma'am."

"For what? ~I didn't say 'stop'~.", The pink bunny woman smiles at her lasciviously, blushing as perverted thoughts swim in her head.

"Ew.", Jocelyn recoils, keeping her hands to her chest, feeling dirty. That's when she hears a ringing sound from an electric clock next to her much to her relief, "Oh, look that, your times up! Kindly remove yourself. See ya next time."

"Awwww, it was just getting good.", The pink bunny whined before raising off the table while a few cleaning rags glowing with light blue energy levitate over and start disinfecting the table.

"Yes yes, but all good things come to an end.", Jocelyn says with a grin.

"Boo!", The March Hare pouts then blushes with a hopeful grin, "Maybeeee if you're not busy later, we can pick this session back up?"

"Like I'm contracted to tell others, I don't date clients.", Jocelyn brushes her.

"Ok, fair enough.", The March Hare pouts, before sadly hoping away.

"Hahaha! Ever the heartbreaker I see.", Chuckled a female Satyr chuckled, washing her hands in the sink. She was dressed in similar uniform as Jocelyn.

"Only when I'm on the clock, Keera.", Jocelyn stretched, "EVERY week there's a new one. What do I look like? A day hooker?", She bemoaned washing and drying her hands.

"Uhhh–"

"Shut it!", Jocelyn stops her satyress coworker from making whatever comment, grabbing a towel, twisting it, then smacking it hard against the table like whip cracking, "NEXT!" Jocelyn called out to her awaiting client.

…Back to Caleb…

It took nearly fifteen minutes to calm the pair down enough for Caleb and Drei to get a better understanding of the situation. Luckily for both of them, their plant-based clothes were part of their physiology and grew back within minutes, giving them a bit more modesty. Not much, but enough. They learned that their names were Emilia Flowers – that was the one with ponytails – and Carolyn Greenwood and they were roommates living in West Blocton, Alabama at Raintree Hill apartments.

Carolyn was apparently staying with Emilia for a short period following a bad breakup with her now ex-boyfriend and intended to find her own place. Apparently, they were friends when they were younger up until the end of high school before reconnecting around senior term in college. They'd been living together for over eight months prior to what happened to them. How did it happen exactly?

"This is all HER fault!" Emilia accused, pointing a finger at the former human next to her.

"My fault!? You're the one who found that stupid plant and brought it home!" Carolyn defended.

"Well, I'm not one who came up with the brilliant idea to sell the nectar it produces! 'Oh, who's gonna notice? Let's grow this guy up and sell the nectar, it'll be easy money! We'll be set for life! Meh meh meh meh meh," Emilia mocked her past words in a shrill, high-pitched voice.

"YOU fed it that dumb homemade super growth formula!" Carolyn argued as Caleb and Drei looked to each other introspectively trying not to lose what patience they had left.

"Excuse me?!" Caleb stated, interrupting the pair as they glared at him, "Sorry but can we please skip to HOW you guys ended up like…this?"

"Oh, HA! He wants to know how we got like this!" Carolyn laughed then replied, "Let me ask, have you ever seen the movie 'Little Shop of Horrors'?!"

"Yeah…?" Caleb replied, raising an eyebrow.

"Well our situation is 'Little Shop of Whores' because this FUCKIN' flower grew fucking huge after a couple days then before we knew what was happening, we were inside the damn thing, BATHING in the fucking nectar! I'd don't why we did it, something just…TOOK over our minds. And all the while, we had to listen to fucking whale noises because THIS bitch left her white noise machine on all night!" Carolyn indignantly explained.

"Well, excuuuuse me if I had trouble sleeping at night! I just never imagined one day I'd wake up as FUCKING PLANT!" Emilia shouted, tearing a leaf off her arm and smacking the pool of nectar, making it splash as a leaf already started regrowing to replace it.

"Ladies, please calm down! I can understand your distress because of your new… living situation and I promise ICEP will help you with this transition, but I need you two to take some breaths and work with us. Alright, Miss Flowers and Greenwood, I would like to pick up where your last session left off. Which is where Flowers found that…well, the flower," said Sarah, trying to keep the two on track and from devolving into another fight, "You said you were on your way home from your job when you spotted a van with a sign on it that said 'liminal crafts'. You went over to the van and saw items laying in front of the door INCLUDING the flower. Can you tell me anything about other items that were there?" she asked her.

Emilia snorted, annoyed, "I already told you guys about this before. For our registration and for that report."

"I understand but Mr. Bassel here-"

"It's Bizzell," Caleb corrected.

"He hasn't heard about it so I think it would be helpful if he heard about the event from you directly."

Both girls looked at him coldly before sighing in exasperation.

"Look, I barely was even paying attention. All I saw was a weird sword, a creepy doll, an even creepier looking mask, and I think some big jar of pink fluid. This guy was selling the stuff and he showed me the flower for just twenty bucks. So I got it," Carolyn explained, grimacing at the memory.

"What happened to the guy who sold it to you?" Drei asked.

"Oh, they were arrested some time afterwards for illegal possession and selling of liminal contraband," Sarah answered. "They are still trying to track down everyone he sold his items to and how he got so much contraband in the first place."

"Yeah, great. Meanwhile, WE'RE stuck like this forever!" Emilia said.

"I-I know, Ms. Flowers but we will help you–"

"HELP! HELP?! How the hell are you going to help us?! You said it yourselves, there's NO cure for this! WE'RE LIMINALS FOREVER NOW! You! Beesel or whatever the fuck, you have any idea what we've been through, WHAT I have lost! Can you even COMPREHEND the psychological and physical trauma of being turned into a FUCKING humanoid plant!?" Emilia screamed at him.

"I–"

"We can't WALK anywhere since our feet are rooted to the flower and this damn flower's rooted to the ground! We can't eat NORMAL fucking food since anything artificial, meat-based, or contains too much potassium makes us both really SICK!"

"I would literally kill for a slice of pizza," Carolyn remarked, a longing expression on her face.

"Shut the fuck up! You don't think I want goddamn Snickers right now?! I'm SICK of fermented fruits!" Emelia vented in frustration.

Caleb recoiled a bit, feeling the atmosphere in the room becoming more tense by the minute.

"Oh but I haven't even told you the BEST part! My family doesn't even know what happened to me! How am I supposed to explain this, huh?! How do I tell my folks their daughter is a jolly green FREAK of nature?! Tell me!" Emilia demanded, glaring at Caleb intensely as large, green roots tore out of the ground, prompting Drei to take a defensive stance between him and the Liliraune.

"I…I really don't–" Caleb tried to speak, not really having an answer and more focused on the thick vines creeping menacingly towards them, before Emilia interrupted.

"Oh forget it, what are you even here for?! You're just like THIS bitch over here that wants us to just ACCEPT this! Get along with those other freaks out there and just live the rest of our lives like this!" Emilia pointed an accusatory finger at Sarah, as the large roots point menacingly at the human woman, making her back away.

"Yeah, and how am I supposed to face Jeremy now that I'm–"

"My God, will you SHUT UP about that asshole?! You two breaking up is what started this whole mess!"

"What?! No it didn't and we weren't broken up, we're taking a break!" Carolyn snapped, getting up in Emilia's face.

"He KICKED you out because you were a lazy, irresponsible bitch! I should've never let you into my house! I don't know what I was thinking. You ruined my life!"

"I just wanted to do something nice for you, you stuck up bitch! And it's my life too! You were all I had so…I just wanted to do something right by someone…just once," Carolyn's voice cracked, tears forming in her eyes before breaking down in tears hugging, the giant flower petal like a pillow.

"No, no, Carolyn, dammit! If you start, I'm gonna start too. Damn this flower!" Emelia cursed, breaking down in tears as well since both were connected by the flower and, thus, apparently experienced the same emotions and feelings.

Caleb and Drei stood for a moment, watching both girls sobbing uncontrollably in each other's arms before the former turned to Sarah, who also wore a somber expression.

"Ms. Sarah, can I…we talk in private for a little bit?" Caleb requested.

"Oh, certainly. Ladies, we'll be…right…back," she assured as both girls ignored her, still crying, "OK."

Outside the area, close to where the Treefolk stood guard, Caleb was seen pacing back and forth with Drei watching and Sarah waiting for him to collect his thoughts.

"Ok, first off, what the hell was that?" Caleb spoke, gesturing in disbelief to entrance.

"What you saw was one of your assignments, one of several cases we've been trying to solve for a while but lacking in manpower and right person at time. That's why we hire interns like yourself."

"The HELL am I supposed to do about that? That is YEARS of therapy and prozac sitting in that room, NOT an assignment!" Caleb attested, knowing it was already way beyond him.

"Don't be so sure. You see, the type of therapy they require is more…physiologically based. They need to come to terms with the loss of their… previous lives and accept it if they are to start moving forward," Sarah explained, feeling bad for the two.

"What do you mean by 'physiological needs'?" Caleb raised an eyebrow.

"You remember how I mentioned earlier that many species of plant-based liminals can suffer from physical and mental issues when they can't expel their excess material?"

"Yeah? Are you saying they're having some kind of build-up or whatever?" Caleb asked.

"Correct. I'm sure you noticed their flower is filled up to their waists. They've been here for a few months now and they've been unable to expel that excess nectar that just keeps accumulating with new nectar constantly mixing in with the old," Sarah explained before taking out a small vial of orange liquid from her bag, "Here, I want you to taste this. It's a sample of their nectar. Don't worry, it's safe for human consumption."

"That's something you wanna hear from a stranger telling you to drink something from a strange vial," Drei commented before pondering to herself, realizing she just called herself out, "Wait…"

Caleb took the vial and took a sip of it then immediately spitting it out with disgust, "Ugh! Fuck! How is it both so bitter and sweet at same time! I need some water."

"Exactly. Liliraune are a unique type of Alraune whose two separate bodies function as a stamen and pistil and, despite their bitter feelings, they are instinctively drawn to each other. It's because of that and the overflow of nectar they aren't able to get enough nutrients for either of their bodies. Not only does that mean poor quality nectar and malnutrition but it affects their temperament as well. They're quite irritable, hostile and unstable. The exact opposite of the species they've transformed into.."

Caleb stood there in thought for a second, "Well, if that's the issue, why can't you just get someone to remove the excess nectar?"

"We've tried but, as you can see by how volatile they are right now, none of the workers or interns are willing to approach them. Besides, they already have their hands full with the other liminals in this area. That's one reason I was glad to see a new face and an extra pair of hands."

Caleb was taken aback for a moment, "Excuse me? So, what exactly do you want me to do here?"

"We…need someone to relieve them of the excess nectar and the only way to do so is through physical stimulation," Sarah emphasized, gesturing to a nearby worker sensually massaging an Alraune's entire upper body as she moaned loudly while the nectar in her flower overflowed, spilling over into nearby containers.

Caleb blinked, wide-eyed, "You can't be serious! You want me to go in their and…" he stopped himself, realizing how loud he was speaking and adjusted his volume, still displeased, "You want me to massage them until they…no, nuh uh, no."

"It's not as bad as you think. Consider it a form of physical therapy."

"Yeah, with a happy ending!" Caleb replied, unconvinced.

"Only if you choose to see it that way! You saw what those are going through. They're in a lot of pain in more ways than one. Relieving them of their excess nectar would be the first step in helping them! We can handle the rest after that. What's important is giving them the relief they need," Sarah stated.

"So why don't you do it?!"

"I tried. They won't let me come near them with those vines. Besides, Alraune tends to be more cooperative with male workers compared to females."

"Of course they are," Caleb rolled his eyes.

"I understand if you have some reservations about this and you're free to walk away. However, if you do so, you refuse the assignment and you need to be matched with another which would further extend your time at I.A."

"What?! I'd have to stay here longer?!"

"I'm sorry, I'm only following what's stated in the contract I assumed you already signed," Sarah replied in a more neutral tone.

Caleb gripped his fists in irritation towards his predicament, then remembered Moon pie and the others along with why he was even here at all. He felt Drei gently tug on his shirt, getting his attention.

"You already signed the contract," Drei plainly told him, "You might as well give it your all."

He looked at her for a moment then released a sigh of frustration before focusing on trying to find a solution for them.

"OK, well, have you tried getting this Jeremy guy? Clearly he has some kinda pull on one of them. Maybe he could help them out?" Caleb suggested, making one last desperate attempt to avoid the circumstance.

"From what I understand, two agents tried getting in touch with him. However, as soon as they even mentioned Ms. Greenwood…well…let's just say he had a quite a few grievances with her that led to them being on bad terms. We figured that added stress would only worsen things for them."

'Damn, how bad was that relationship?' Caleb thought, shaking his head.

"You only need to help them release their excess nectar, that's it. Once that's done, I can mark your assignment here complete," Sarah assured.

Caleb thought for a moment, realizing he was stuck in a dilemma before letting out a groan, going for the slightly lesser of two evils.

"Fine! I'll…I'll do it. But ONLY once and NOBODY can know about this," Caleb stated firmly.

"Besides me, and her, and those two," Drei pointed out before he shot her a displeased glare, "I'm just adding specifics."

"You have my word. Nobody outside this circle will know," Sarah promised, raising her right hand then replied, "Now, you can watch the other workers for a little bit to get an idea of their technique. Oh, and you'll need this and some gloves."

She handed him a tube of a special gel used for plant-based liminal species. It had an oddly similar design to KY jelly but with a chibi Alraune winking. He gave her an incredulous stare.

"You can go with Rodriguez and he can show you–"

"No thank you. I'm good," Caleb dismissed, walking back to where the Liliraune were with a rigid demeanor, "Let's get this over with."

"A-Are you sure? We could…just…"

"I wouldn't worry. Oddly enough, he already has some practice with this." Drei assured, watching as the Treefolk allowed Caleb inside. He stumbled a bit on one of the roots, getting a giggle out of the female Treefolk before continuing, "That said, he has a history of being more danger prone than a newborn so…later," Drei walked away to babysi–er, bodyguard her human.

"Um, alright, g-good luck!" Sarah called out to them as they went inside.

….Elsewhere….

"Thanks, come back soon!" Jocelyn cheerfully said, waving off a female Dark Elf before grimacing, "Cheap ass bitch. What, a one hour full body, deep tissue for a DOLLAR tip? Tch, you know what? Keera!"

"What?!" a female Satyr, named Keera said while seated atop a very relaxed-looking male Werecat's back, performing a deep tissue treatment.

"That Dark Elf that just left, she's a Scrooge. You know the drill."

"Gotcha. Should I use the cheap oil or the REALLY cheap oil?"

"Both. I want her to smell like skunks rolled around in an Orc guy's underwear after two hours," Jocelyn replied with a mischievous smirk.

"Ohohoho, you petty ass little minx you," the Satyr chuckled, leaning down, mushing her chest to the cat man's back, making his face flush red.

"Hey, come on, Ms. Akke says no flirting with the clients anymore!" Jocelyn chastised her coworker.

"OK then, no using magic to enhance your male clients' touch receptors. Yeah, I see you conjuring seals, you aren't slick," Keera replied in a knowing tone to Jocelyn's surprise as she went back to caring for her client who started purring from her touch.

"Touché," she said to herself.

"Hey, Jocelyn!" Scarlett called out the Greater Devil, getting her attention.

"Hey! How did it go?"

"It went…well, actually. I just filled out some paperwork and she said she can try getting me approved to start working here. She…did have to scan my student identification to check my I.A. records," Scarlett replied, sounding a bit more morose near the end.

"Oh. So…she knows about your situation huh?" Jocelyn replied, worried for her.

"Yes, unfortunately, but she says even with…all of THAT it doesn't necessarily bar me from seeking employment. I just have to wait for I.A. labor department to 'conditionally approve' me, basically. For now, she says I can observe you all until then," Scarlett clarified.

Jocelyn gasped with a wide smile, clasping the red-haired Devil's hands, "Ohhh! That's great, Scar! I guess that means it's up to me to train you in my ways, huh? Well, I'm more that happy to take you under my wing, so to speak," she proudly spoke with a grin as Scarlett rolled her eyes.

"Ha! Honey, you need to get your tuition back if Jocy's your teacher," Keera teased, catching their attention, "How about instead you come over here and I can show you how it's done. I'll show you how to really keep the clients happy and begging for more with skill rather than cheap gimmicks."

"Gimmicks?! I'll have you know I spent days crafting that sp—I mean, practicing my massage techniques, you pervy goat!" Jocelyn rebutted, offended.

Scarlett's eyes widened, when she finally noticing it was a male liminal the Satyr was working on.

"Riiight, Jocy, anyway, Honey, if you listen to me then you'll have plenty of big tippers like this sweet little kitty."

"A-Actually…I don't get paid more til' Friday," the male Werecat spoke through his moans.

"I take Venmo. You can spare a fifty, can't ya? No trouble, right?" Keera whispered, deliberately slowing down her touches but lightly teasing the base where his tail met his spine–where all the nerves were.

"A-Anything you want, just keep going! P-Please, this i-is, oh, I think I need another private m-message like last week," the Werecat could barely finish his sentence from the pure pleasure he was feeling.

Scarlett stared in revulsion for a moment then noticed a male Red Oni exiting one of the 'private' massage rooms with a toothy grin while a female Tetra Arms happily escorted him out, before looking over at Jocelyn, seeing her displeased expression.

"Ignore her. I'll be happy to train you."

"W-Wait, do…males regularly come here too?" Scarlett half demanded.

Jocelyn's eyes widened in realization, "Ohhh! Right, yeah kinda forgot to mention that," she answered with slight embarrassment.

"Ah, for Chaos' sake, Jocelyn…" Scarlett facepalmed, not liking the idea of having men as clients.

"Hey, hey, listen, I understand how you feel, I even let Ms. Akke know about your…experience–"

"WHA—" Scarlett was about to jump down her throat but Jocelyn interjected.

"WITHOUT going too much into detail! So there's not much to worry about. Besides, most males that come here only do so for massages and the hot baths. There are a few openings you can pick where you NEVER have to touch a man."

Scarlett gave her friend a skeptical look before sighing, "OK. I'll take your word on it, just show me around. Away from…this," she gestured in revulsion towards the Satyr, pressing firmly on the cat man's tail nerve, inciting a lengthy moan that ended with a cat's yowl.

"Yeahhhh, my next client isn't for another twenty minutes anyway," Jocelyn said, leading Scarlett away from Keera.

…Meanwhile…

The Liliraune pair could be seen in the same spot with Emilia embracing Carolyn, who was still lightly whimpering with tears in her eyes.

"There there, Carol, just…let it out," Emilia gently spoke, gently stroking her friend's smooth hair, avoiding the flower growing out the side of her head.

"I-I'm sorry, I'm so-orry, I'm sorry-y…" Carolyn whimpered, hugging her tightly with her face in her chest to stop her tears.

"I know, and I know you never intended this to happen, the one who's really at fault is that asshole salesman and this fucking flower."

Unbeknownst to them, Caleb stood there silently, seeing them embrace, feeling genuinely sad for them as Drei closed the door behind them. Caleb took a deep breath before taking a step forward.

"E-Excuse me?" he called out.

Carolyn and Emilia looked to see, to the latter's displeasure, the same man from before.

"What the hell do you want?" Emilia asked, glaring distrustingly.

"I just wanna talk, that's all," Caleb assured, taking a step forward while Drei stood behind, ready to intervene if needed.

"Oh, lemme guess, you want us to ACCEPT this as our lives now? Become buddy-buddy with the rest of the plant freaks out there? Pass on that shit!" Emilia sarcastically spoke, dismissively waving him off, "We're NOTHING like them!"

"I know you're not. You were made into this, they were born this way."

"Exactly!"

"Does that make you better than them somehow?"

She and Carol looked to him skeptically.

"What is that supposed to mean?!" Carolyn demanded.

"It just sounds like you have…volatile feeling towards the liminals out there. I'm just trying to understand why," Caleb asked, keeping a calm tone and comfortable body language, not wanting to appear standoffish.

"We're not racist if THAT'S what you're implying! At least, I'm not," Carolyn defended herself, arms folded.

"EXCUSE ME?! What are YOU implying?!" Emilia said, getting defensive.

"If by implying you mean 'acknowledging', you've never really been accepting of liminals at all. Don't try and deny it, I've seen your comments on those Liminal Instagram posts."

"Wha—that was like…TWO years ago!"

"Yeah, well you were a bitch two years ago! Now you're a PLANT bitch."

"Don't forget whose roof you were living under, almost rent free, I might add! Besides, it's not like some of that I posted wasn't true!" Emilia indignantly stated, arms folded before noticing Drei silently staring at her with a judgemental demeanor, "And what are you looking at? What? You think this is some kind of karma?!"

"Actually, I was thinking of what I should make for dinner tonight," Drei plainly replied to Emilia's annoyance.

"OK, OK! Let's try and stay on track," Caleb stated, trying to maintain order, "Point is, it's OK if you wanna maintain that individuality because you don't wanna let go of your lives. But the hard pill to swallow is…you're not human anymore. That doesn't mean you're not people."

"Yeah, that's what the rest of those I.A. keep telling us. So we're just supposed be liminals now, not only that, we're STUCK together like this?"

"Change isn't always ideal, you know. Besides, would you rather be together with some complete stranger? You guys do seem pretty cl–uhh, used to each other. You must go way back or something," Caleb save himself from making an accidental pun.

"Yeah, we've…actually known each other since the first grade," Carolyn reminisced fondly, "She was always a smartass. I remember–"

"Carol!" Emilia cut her off then looked to Caleb with a scowl, "And you, what are you even still doing here? How much are they paying you I.A. assholes to come talk to us? It can't be much since it's always the same bullshit with a different schmuck. You're no different, so why don't you quit wasting ours and your time and fuck off. Just leave us alone," Emilia berated, her voice going somber near the end.

"Sorry, I can't do that. And, for the record, I'm not getting paid a damn nickle," Caleb said, his soul hurting a little bit from his admission, as Emilia's and Carolyn's expressions soften to slightly surprised, "Look, I don't claim to know half of what you've gone through but I can relate to going through changes that make you feel…not human anymore. It's just not apparent at first glance but still."

"You've…become a liminal too?" Carolyn asked, a bit intrigued.

"I don't believe you. Prove it," Emilia said, not convinced.

Caleb hesitated then looked to Drei. She shrugged, rolling her eyes, then gestured for him to proceed before taking out a vial of bungee balls.

"You…wouldn't happen to know where the security cameras are in here, would you?"

…Elsewhere…

In a small surveillance center in the greenhouse, a female Red Panda-type liminal could seen munching on pretzels while observing some of the monitors. Suddenly, two of the monitors went black, to her confusion.

She tried tapping a button on the keyboard a few times to no avail before speed dialing a number on her phone.

"Tech services, can you get down here?" she spoke, her mouth full.

…Back to Caleb…

Bright purple light illuminated the Liliraune as Emilia and Carolyn stared in astonishment, seeing Caleb's hand radiating purple fire-like energy with a rippling purple ball in his palm. His pupils glowed with purple energy and the Chevalier mark glowed as well.

"Whoa…" Carolyn utters, awestruck as Emilia couldn't find the words to express what she felt.

Caleb slowly exhaled, making the flames dissipate, returning back to his normal form, "Believe me now?"

"What…what happened to you?" Emilia questioned.

"It's a long story so I won't bore you with the details. Just no there are other people going through something similar to what you're going through. Doesn't make you less of a person, it just makes you…a new version of yourself," Caleb answered as Emilia and Carolyn glanced at each other, "Besides, being a Liliraune can't be ALL bad, right?"

"I mean…we don't have to buy new clothes anymore," Carolyn admitted, "We always smell nice too so no more need for perfume either. Also I definitely can't say I hate these changes here," Carolyn told them, grabbing her chest, pressing her finger into her soft yet firm flesh.

Emilia glanced off for a moment, "Plus, we don't really have to pay rent or bills anymore, we live here for free," she added, "Not to mention my skin is so smooth and flawless now. I don't even have to moisturize."

"We don't even have to use the toilet anymore. Don't ask me how but the flower just…takes care of that. Plus, even though we can't eat our favorite foods like we used to, we almost never feel hungry or thirsty, because of the flower's roots…at least I was. But recently I have been feeling really hungry and I have been feeling stomach pains or at least what feels like stomach pains cause I don't know if we have actually stomachs," Carolyn admitted.

"Yeah, me too actually. And, I don't why but…sometimes in the evening, I feel kinda sick like I need to throw up or something," Emilia shared as well.

"You too? Well, I guess it makes sense we'd both feel it."

Caleb clenched his fists, seeing his opening, "Exactly, you both have changed considerably and that includes your needs. You guys know how the workers here…extract the nectar from Alraune right?"

"Yes, we know all about it. I, for one, am not getting felt up by some guy just so these assholes can collect this nectar. I'm not a cow. Every single time she brought one of those guys in here I whipped out these bad boys" Emilia emphasized, raising her hand as large roots shot out of the ground, making Caleb stumble back.

"Understandable, OK, but you know why they want to collect your nectar, right? It's medically necessary that you…expel that nectar in your flower periodically. Otherwise, it'll seriously make you sick…possibly to a fatal degree."

"What?!" both girls exclaimed simultaneously in shock.

"Afraid so, yeah."

"We can DIE from this shit?!" Carolyn said in disbelief, scooping up the nectar, letting it run through her fingers.

"Only if the old nectar in that flower isn't replaced with brand new nectar. Which is why…they sent me here to…help you both," Caleb reluctantly replied, carefully watching their reactions.

"W-WHAT?! N-No way!" Emilia said distrustingly, hugging her chest securely, "I knew something was up. You're just like the others!"

"Believe me, I am not at all thrilled about this either."

"So why are you here then?" Carolyn skeptically asked.

"I'm here because I can't just let you go on suffering like this. It's against my policy to turn away somebody in need if it's within my power to help," Caleb replied simply.

Carolyn and Emilia were slightly taken aback, sensing no falsehood in his words.

"I-I don't care about your stupid policy, just le–"

"Emi! Quick conference," Carolyn cut her off before pulling her close, huddling together for privacy.

Caleb looked back at Drei who gave him a thumbs up with a blank expression.

"I think we should let him do it," Carolyn suggested, whispering softly.

"Are you crazy?! I'm not letting him touch me!"

"Even though our lives might depend on it?"

"Fake news," she whispered back.

"Are you really willing to take that risk? Something IS wrong with our bodies, that much is clear. Besides, that also means they're just going to send other people even if we send him away and…I'm willing to try it with him."

"

Why?!"

"I don't know…it's just something about him I like. He smells really good too. I know you've noticed it."

Emilia glanced away with a slight blush, "I-I have. It's kinda hard not to. I'm starting to think he really isn't human."

"So, let's just do it. I'd rather get it over with than risk BOTH of our health. I'd be fine if it was just me but I won't drag you down, not again."

"Carol…" Emilia started, looking to her friend in disbelief.

"I'll go first if it's too much for you. Maybe one might be enough to cure us, I guess" Carolyn suggested.

Emilia paused in thought, relieved at her friend's willingness to take on her burden but still having reservations about the whole thing. Maybe she should think about it more.

"OK! We'll do it!" Carolyn blurted out to Emilia's shock, "You start with me first. Is that fine with you?"

Caleb took a deep breath, knowing there was no turning back, "That's fine. Let's…just get this over with."

He walked over to the Liliraune pair as Emilia watched him carefully. He took his position behind the flower petals on Carolyn's side as she watched him over her shoulder.

He then took out the plant-based gel given to him by Ms. Sarah.

"W-What is that?"

"Some special gel I was given. It's supposed to make things easier," Caleb informed, opening the tube, proceeding to put a decent amount in his palm. It smelled sweet and flowery with a thick consistency.

"Easier how exactly?" Emilia questioned, watching him skeptically.

"I don't know, just something to make the process more relaxing I guess. The Alraune out there seem to love it," he responded before rubbing the gel on his hands, "I'm ready when you are."

"Y-Yeah…sure. I'm ready," Carolyn sheepishly replies, turning her back to him appearing to sit on the pedals. Or, more accurately, make a squatting position above the pedals that didn't seem to cause her any discomfort.

Taking a good look at her, he took note of her shapely, sexy back and plump rear, before shutting his eyes, taking a deep breath.

'OK, let's calm down, do it for Moon pie, Fuzzy and Camilla. Think about them!' Caleb thought as he slowly put his hands on Carolyn's shoulders, feeling her tense up feeling his cold, wet touch against her skin. He started massaging her smooth shoulders, keeping at arm's length the entire time.

"What are you doing? Are you scared or something?" Emilia asked, arms folded, "Have you never touched a woman's back before?"

"Yes, I have, but that's FAR from the issue here."

"Well, my issue is I can't really feel your hands that much. Can you…get a little closer?" Carolyn asked, looking over her shoulder with a light blush.

Caleb lightly sighed, taking a step closer, his fingers able to press more into her flesh before coating the upper section of her firm back in gel. Carolyn closed her eyes, sighing softly at his touches. Then, her eyes widened, feeling a tingling sensation slowly spreading from around her back throughout her body while Caleb stopped, feeling the same tingly pleasantness in his palms.

The second his fingers pressed into her smooth back, it sent a jolt of pleasure through Carolyn's body and Caleb's hands, inciting a sharp moan from the former. Emilia also tensed up, feeling the jolt of pleasure her friend just felt thanks to their shared link.

'What the hell is in this stuff?! It's like the nerves in my hands just went into overdrive.", Caleb thought incredulously, then feels his manhood growing harder he closes his eyes, 'Shit! No! Don't enjoy this, DO NOT enjoy this. Uhhhhh softeners, I need a softener. Dead puppies. Uhh more dead puppies! Shit uhh Jar Jar Bink's lips…there we go.'

With erection subdued, his hands glide across her body gliding down the sides of her back, massaging and kneading her muscles in a consistent circular motion while brushing against the thin green vines protruding from her body. He mostly stays within the upper section of her back trying to ignore Carolyn's soft moans of pleasure and the jolts of ecstasy he got with every stroke of his fingers.

"Y-You can g-go lower…", Carolyn suggested, her cheeks flushed red and eyes quivering.

Caleb glances down her shapely back, noticing her plump rear glistening with the nectar with some seeping into her ass crack, and gulps.

'JarJarBinksJARJARBINKSJARJARBINKS!', He repeatedly screams in his head, staving off his arousal, eyes shut as he glides his hands to her hips stopping just above her juicy rear. He squeezes and massaging her muscles, slowly making his wake up.

Carolyn bites her bottom lip, trembling in ecstasy while rubbing her legs together feeling her womanhood tighten as nectar began spilling over the petals.

"~Mmmmm so good. It feels so good~", She whispers through heated breath and racing heart. She shifts a little causing rear brushing against his lower stomach, getting nectar on his pants as he tenses from the sensation.

'JarJarBinksJARJARBINKSJARJARBINKS! Jar Jar Binks in a bikini…yep, it's dead.', Caleb thought, his erection receding within a millisecond of that image in his head, allowing him to continue gliding his hands up and down her body.

'How is this feeling so amazing? I've never felt anything this good before.' Carolyn thought as her body felt like it it was melting and conforming like jelly with stroke and squeeze of his firm but gentle fingers, 'How are his hands better than sex with Jeremy?! I dont why but something telling me to get him to get into this flower with me and Emi!' Carolyn thought wanting more of his touch, much more.

The entire time, Emilia watches the pair unable to look away not wanted to. The exquisite feeling from every jolt of pleasure she felt her friend receive made her own body quiver. Her breathing was unsteady and a familiar tightness grew in her lower stomach, as she fought the urge to bring her hand to her special region. She then stares at Caleb appearing quite focused and determined, spurring her arousal even more.

"Y-You're actually really good at this ahhh!", Carolyn utters, her mouth hanging open, prompting Caleb to stop his motions.

"S-Sorry! Did I press too hard there?"

"No no, that was just a…sensitive spot for me. D-Don't stop…please. Though could you get a bit closer I think that would help.", Carolyn emphasized, raising her arms, putting them behind her head, "I want you to do this side too." Showing him her breasts.

Caleb grits his teeth then takes a deep breath,"I'm as close as I can get. Any closer and I might fall in." Caleb said, already seeing some nector flowing out of the flower with him barely keeping too much from getting on his clothes.

"I wouldn't mind if you step in here with us, do you mind Emilia? If It helps us get better then getting close and personal is for the best right?", Carolyn asked with an innocent voice but Caleb could see her eyes looking down at his pants. What she was thinking of was anything BUT innocent.

'RED FLAG RED FLAG RED FLAGS FLYING!' Caleb thought, even if he doesn't know much about their species or plant liminals in general, even he can tell that stepping into that flower with them would be a VERY bad idea.

"I…guess I don't mind it.", Emilia answers, glancing away with rosy cheeks.

"Nope! I'm staying out here. Now let's just get this done.", Caleb rebuffs, squeezing her midsection, digging both thumbs into her muscles, inciting a pleasured squeak out of her. He proceeds to rub her body up and down with more energy than before, trying his best to speed this along. In his haste, he wasn't paying enough attention to where his hands went.

"~Haahhhh h-hey why so rough all of a su-ahhhhh!~", Carolyn moaned loudly, arching her back up, upon feeling his fingers brush against her breasts, knocking the leaves off and exposing her erect nipples. The sensation sending a jolt through Caleb's arms.

'SHIT! Wasn't paying attention for a second!', Caleb berated himself internally feeling his underwear growing tighter, 'JAR JAR BINKS! JAR JAR BINKS IN A MINISKIRT!', he thought, feeling his arousal slowly going down again.

Emilia eyes widened, mouth agape with heated breathe as her hand moving to her wet womanhood starting to stroke herself. Watching her friend in pure bliss enjoying the man's caresses, she was feeling a bit jealous and left out.

"H-How long are you going to be with her?!"

Caleb stops massaging a momen looking to Emilia, "W-What?"

"I-I need some help too, r-remember?! S-So get over here already!" Emilia demands with an angry expression betrayed by her pleading, almost desperate teary eyes.

"Alright then…my bad…", He removes his hands from Carolyn's body as she sank waist-deep down into the pool of nectar trying to catch her breath. At the same, Caleb applies more of the gel to his palms, rubbing them together and accepting the consequenc then turns to Emilia, "Ok, you ready?"

"Y-Yeah…", Emilia utters a bit more shyly than before presenting her bare back to him, "H-Hurry up already."

Caleb sighs, her attitude wearing down his patience as he takes his position. He reaches out both gel covered hands, grabbing her shoulder, making her flinch at the cold, gooey sensation.

"I-It's cold.", Emilia utters with a blush.

"Sorry about that, just bare with me." Caleb apologize to her as he ted to message her the same process with her now, massaging the gel into her shoulders, slowly working to the center of her back.

Waves of heated pleasure ripple throughout Emilia's body, inciting soft moans out of her as Caleb, once again, feels the tingling in his palms. Only now, it was twice as sensitive.

Nevertheless, he powers through ignoring the moans of the trembling Liliraune as his fingers dug into her smooth skin and tight muscles.

Emilia breathing grew more ragged by minute feeling his warm, firm fingers digging and toying with her green flesh. How were his hands feel THIS good? Or maybe was she too sensitive? Now that she thought about it, she can't remember the last time she was touched like this by a man or being this sensitive. She'd never had a good dating life. Maybe it was her high standards she set, maybe it was her attitude, either way it left her love life in a desolate state for a long time even after Carolyn moved in. When she changed into…THIS, she thought any chances of ever having a relationship were over. But now, it felt like her doubts, fears, and anxieties were melting away with every caress and squeeze this man did to her body. Her new body.

"Y-you're really ahhh good at this. Y-You haaa do this professionally or something?", Emilia asks through heated breathe, looking back at him.

"Nope, just volunteering.", Caleb quickly replies, avoid too much conversation, "But thanks."

Truth be told, he did have some experience with something like this from bathing together with Moon pie and the others.

"Haahh ahhhh hahhhh.."

The sound of Carolyn's moans catch Caleb's attention. He looks over, shocked to see her roughly masturbating, churning her womanhood with her ring and middle finger and groping her breast while scissoring her nipple in her fingers. All the while, watching them both with a lewd, heated expression. Caleb noticing her only seemed to spur her on even more as Emilia moaned loudly in response.

'JARJARBINKSJARJARBINK! JAR JAR BINKS AS UHHH CHUN-LI! Oh there we go.', Caleb thought to himself, killing his arousal once again.

He then notices the nectar within the flower began to produce a very sweet almost intoxicating aroma. His body grew hot and heart raced as it permeated his senses and spurred his arousal. He took a good look at Emilia's glistening, shapely rear and gorgeous back with sweet nectar covering her beckoning him. His loins grew tighter as his hands drew closer to her firm hips before, summoning what willpower he had, generating a tiny barrier around his nose and starting to breathe through his mouth.

'Come on just a little more and then we are done.' Caleb thought seeing how ground was covered in nectar that was overflowing from the flower.

"H-Hey, w-why'd you sto-AHHHH!", Emilia started but was quickly interrupted when Caleb presses his thumbs right into her lower back, around the same spot as Carolyn, eliciting a loud moan of pleasure from the plant woman.

He makes the final push to finish this caressing and massaging every inch of her back, sending waves of pleasure amplified by the gel. The combined pleasures of both Caleb's massage and Carolyn's fingering overwhelmed both girls senses.

'Hahhh oh fuck, I'm so close!', Emilia and Carolyn thought in unison, feeling their desires swelling as the nectar ripples around them. With a few more squeezes and strokes, both girls bodies tense up violently crying out in pure orgasmic ecstasy as the nectar spews out of their flower staining the once green grass a bright orangish-yellow.

Caleb releases Emilia, letting her body go limp as she and Carolyn catch their breath. He notices how the giant flower was now almost empty, save for a small pool of nectar about ankle where both girls feet were connected.

'Haaahh, I can't believe it. I came just from him MASSAGING my back?!', Emilia thought in disbelief.

'Sooo good…', Carolyn thought with a delirious grin.

'But I want more!', the two thought simultaneously

He breathes a sigh of relief glad that it was over.

'Ok there I'm done now let's get out of here bef-' Caleb thought as he tried to move away from the flower. That is when he felt something wrap around his one arm and sees its a vine as it starts trying to pull him into the flower.

"~Where do you think you're going? You almost forgot to massage the most important place~." Emilia said, getting back up shakenly, having a hungry look in her eyes as her vine underwear reveals her soaking wet pussy.

That when he feels his other arm being bound by more vines, "~Yeah, so why don't come in here with us? We might not have your skill but I'm sure willing to practice as LONG as it takes to get as good as you, cutie~", Carolyn spoke seductively, eyes glazed over with lust.

At that moment, two red pellets strike both girls in the face exploding with red dust as their eyes dilate again. They look to each other with goofy grin.

"Oooh, hey therrrre you. Aren't you a sweet baby.", Carolyn utters, pinching Emilia cheeks on her face.

"Not as much as youuuuu heheheheeee"

Caleb, seeing his chance, teleports out of the vine trap, looking at them with a sigh of relief.

"Well, looks like I'm back in time.", Drei spoke, getting his attention. She had a plastic bag filled with plants slung over her back.

"Wait, you left!? When and why did you leave me here alone with them!" Caleb yelled, pissed.

"About as soon as the ponytailed one started enjoying herself and as for why…", Drei emphasized flashing the bag full of plants and herbs, "I told this place is full of rare material. As an apothecary I wouldn't sleep at night knowing I skipped this opportunity."

"Would you sleep knowing I was in danger?"

"We both know you weren't. Cameras are still disabled you can go nuts with your powers. Still, odd they'd get forceful now. Maybe their nature as an Alraune variant was taking over… or maybe that message left them with blue balls."

"I could care less so long as they aren't trying to fucking ride me…without consent."

"From what I've seen, it would be 50/50 split." Drei said as Caleb glared at her, "Anyway, it looks like you're done here. Good job, you did it.", Drei replies, seeing the almost empty flower and nectar all over the ground.

"At what cost?", Caleb sighed fearing he may have permanently ruined his imagine of Chun-Li with one of the worst star wars characters. Along with the guilt of getting physical to that degree with other women.

"Hehe Heeeeey wanted to have three some together with that cubie. I can show you everything that Jeremy liked that we can try on him." Carolyn offered drunkenly.

"AAAAlllright but only if you let me kiss you and those and those soft lips of yours?"Emilia asked as Carolyn pulls her closer as two made out with each other in passionate kiss

"We should leave.", Drei comments as the two pull away finishing their kiss as the two look at them.

"Don't gotta tell me twice!", Caleb stated, taking Drei by the hand and rushing for the door.

"Wait! Come baaaaack, cuubie", Emilia cried out, slurring her words a bit.

"We can do fooouuursome if you wanna!", Carolyn whined, face planting into the nectar on the edge of their flower having forgotten they can't leave it.

The two then looked at each other, lust building on each other's faces before tackling each other in a sloppy make out season giggling and moaning the whole time.

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What's good Fam? Hope everyone is doing well. Soooo I still have trouble when it comes to length in a lot of my chapters. I focus so much on world building that I might lose focus sometimes on just WHERE the main focus should be. I know is should be on the MAIN character but I always enjoying exploring the side characters lives too.

Well, I'll try to keep the details not too detailed in the future. Hope y'all enjoyed the chapter. Big thanks to Sandshrewmaster and my betas for putting up with me.