Adjusting to the new norm

Much to Sophie’s chagrin, who urged him to start furthering connections right away, Leon held off. His shell provided safety, and he was hesitant to crawl out and make himself **** again. Besides, wasn’t setting aside time to fortify his knowledge the smart thing to do anyways? Understanding the basics was essential for any skill. The Link system was no different.

It was Sophie that ended up being the hardest to acclimate to.

Switching from spending years in solitude to having a ceaseless chatterbug always at hand tried Leon’s patience. He knew she meant well, but even so, it was by far the largest hurdle he overcame in that first week. Only his job provided respite because he made her stay home.

The sex made putting up with her antics more than worth it though, he decided. Staying irritated proved impossible when said irritant never hesitated to let him inside her. It seemed like the second she sensed him getting in the mood, her legs would spread and invite him to partake of her puffy lips.

She jogged his memory on the myriad pleasures a woman could provide for him. Even before he swore off sex—when he and his ex still fooled around in the backseat of his car every chance they got—he’d never been so fulfilled.

“Think we should slow down? I don’t want to like, tear something down there or anything,” he asked after spraying fertilizing her caramel asscheeks with his seed late one night.

Sophie giggled, reached behind her, scooped some semen off her butt, and flicked it into her mouth. “Breeding with my Sheepy won’t hurt me.”

So they fucked. And with each climax he felt his old confidence begin to return. The confidence from before his attachment and abandonment issues had rendered him emotionally catatonic. That particular wound would never fully heal; he had no doubt about that. But maybe, in time, it could close and leave a scar in its place.

“I think you’re ready now,” Sophie announced with a full mouth of Pringles while they were lounging around watching TV; the crumbs of which spewed from her mouth as she spoke.

“Watch it!” he complained, brushing pickle flavored debris off his shirt. “How many times have I told you to finish chewing before you talk?”

“Sorry~!” More crumbs followed out with her fib. “Anyway, it’s time to get out there and strengthen them Links! Sophie likes being lazy and fooling around as much as the next gal, but she’s going to cut you off her special services if you don’t get your cute booty in gear!”

“…I’m scared,” he admitted. He never would have admitted it to anyone but her.

Sophie’s feet, which had captured his attention about half an hour earlier when she nonchalantly placed them in his lap, pushed against the slumbering shape in his pants. “That’s okay. Sophie has the antidote ready for you. All she has to do is say a name.”

“A name?”

“Laura.”

Blond hair and hidden curves emerged from his subconscious. His cock stirred under her sole. “What about Laura?”

“Imagine alllll the dirty things we’ve been doing. Really picture them.”

Her foot encouraged his cock to wake up with playful prods. “Okay… I’m picturing them.”

Using both her dexterous feet, she managed to free his cock and struck either side of its girth between them.

Leon hissed and closed his eyes.

He pictured Laura sitting patiently on her knees, mouth open, waiting to be fed her favorite meal. Cum fountained prematurely from his cock and stained Sophie’s feet white.

Sophie grinned and cooed slyly, “Oh myyyy~ Last time Sheepy came like that was his first time with Sophie. Whatever could this mean~?”

“That was entrapment. It doesn’t mean anything,” Leon protested breathlessly.

“You’re a handsome fella; Laura’s a fetching young lass… There’s nothing to be ashamed of.”

Leon fished their crusty cleanup towel out from under his bed and used it to wipe her feet clean. His eyes roamed up and down her body appreciatively until she suddenly giggled.

“Both of us at once?”

Deep red crept into his face. “Just a stupid guy thought. I know it can’t happen.”

“Why not? Sophie’s never played with a girl but she’s game, and Laura can be persuaded”

“…I don’t want to manipulate her into anything.”

“Taking advantage of a few Link rewards won’t magically turn you into your father,” Sophie reassured without mincing words. “Ignore the big time manipulative rewards and just take the rewards that make your relationship secure and extra fun.”

“Don’t bring up that bastard so casually. He makes me sick.”

“Sorry Leon,” Sophie said with extra care. It was the same voice she used when she explained they’d never have a romantic relationship. “But I mean what I’m saying here. Links aren’t inherently bad. It’s about how you use them.”

Leon contemplated her words. He’d be lying if he said sleeping with Sophie hadn’t peaked his curiosity about what else was out there. Didn’t he deserve an advantage to make up for lost time?

“Of course you do,” Sophie encouraged. “Be responsible with your advantages if you feel like you have to, but don’t waste them! You’re plenty charming enough to win over the ladies all on your own. Just use your rewards to keep things on track and spice things up in the bedroom for now.”

“…You’re really good at talking me into things.”

“Because I always know exactly what you need to hear!” she replied.

“Doesn’t that mean you could lead me astray pretty easily?”

“Yep! But I never would. I’m here to cheer you on!”

“I know,” he said. “Thanks for that.”

“No problem Sheepy-poo. Anything for you!”

It had been a week since Sophie appeared, and he was finally mentally prepared to work on his Links.

Jessie’s mission was still about preparing her a meal. Meanwhile Laura’s had long since changed. His new mission was to ask for and successfully receive her phone number.