A new Challenge

“Goooood morning guests!” Tania’s voice dripped with the false enthusiasm of an experienced announcer. “It’s time for another challenge and I really thing you’re going to like this one. It’s a costume party!”

She clapped for herself in the way that typically fails to encourage others to do the same.

“You were all so eager to meet one another during our last challenge, that most of you are flush with BP, so why not spend some of it on a costume at one of our lovely shops. You can’t take it with you”

"Then we’ll have a dance this Saturday in the great hall with a costume contest. You can all vote for your favorite one! I’m so looking forward to it!”

The crowd was also enthused by the idea and wandered off speculating about what they should wear.

At least one person was not. “I can’t dance, and don’t dress up,” said Val.

Aanya pouted. “I thought you were here to make sure I had a good time and got over my ex. If you don’t come, I’ll just sit around the room sulking.”

Aanya was genuinely excited about the event and was making Val’s refusal to go a nightmare.

“You would, wouldn’t you? You’d skip the whole thing and go back to being a gloomy mess just to manipulate me into going,” Val said.

Aanya grinned.

Val relented, but wasn’t happy about it. “You’re goddamn villain.”

Quite the opposite conversation was happening elsewhere.

“What do you want to dress up as?” asked Andi as she browsed shelves and racks for something that would suit her figure.

“I don’t know,” said Sophie. “Everything. I was never allowed to do Halloween as a kid. This is my first costume party,” and then something just fell out of her mouth without her thinking, “I want to do a couple’s costume. I want to show off your body and have people know you’re mine.”

She jammed half her fist in her mouth to stop herself saying more.

Andi went a little weak in the knees thinking of it. “Absolutely I want to do that.”

Megan and Tabitha were having a much more academic discussion on the matter.

“I prefer something straightforward and easy do dance in,” said Megan. “Also, it’s hot here, so nothing that will make me too sweaty.”

Tabitha nodded at the wisdom of her sister. “That sounds good but I’m not as much a dancer, and I’ll need something that accommodates the tail. I don’t want to damage it.” She was still lying about the origins of her ears and tail. Not that anyone would have believed the truth. “And maybe something which will turn some heads. Something to leverage these assets.” She indicated her substantial tits. “Gotta put in a good effort for the challenge. At least earn back the BP I spend on the costume.”

“Important calculus to consider,” agreed Meagan.

As a staff member, Katie was more limited in her options. A collection of black, white, and red approved uniform costumes was provided for her to select from. They were definitely designed so she wouldn’t be confused as a guest, and not to ensure she made them dissolve from lust.