Begin Again - Early

Walt carried Manami inside the house and up to her bed. He gently tucked her in but she reached out her hand sleepily. "Do you... have to go?"

He kissed her and nodded holding her hand. "I do... the sooner begun..."

She smiled sleepily. "The sooner done... be safe. I love you."

Walt smiled. "You too. I love you." He kissed her then tucked her arm under the covers. He stroked her head until he heard her breathing even before leaving.

He went downstairs and chuckled. The ladies had added another coffee maker bringing their total in the kitchen to three. He prepped them all as he broke out his old-fashioned coffee pot. It'd be another longtime between good coffee. He shrugged. It couldn't be helped. It'd be silly for him to bring it along with him.

He began reviewing his list of things to do as he worked with Friday trying to clear the list of things that needed doing. "I need another Senzu bean to replace the one I used on Captain Stacy. Authorize the site purchases and tell the Brights I trust their judgment on the screening process of the applicants. Send the issues of "Radioactive Man" to agent Simpson. Yes, I want it but there's still time. We need to revue all the security data from the audits. No, I don't want it rushed. The opposite infact. I want everything scrutinized! If it takes another day or two that's fine. Don't miss a single discrepancy. Hold on. Can I help you three?"

Walt saw Demona shake her head and reach into the cabinit for a coffee cup. He smiled at her. It was nice seeing her looking like herself. She wasn't bad looking as a human actually but she was an exceptionally lovely gargoyle. She looked at him out the corner of her eye. It almost looked like she very, slightly smiled as she walked away.

He shook his head and looked at Curie and Serana. Serana smiled... shyly? Curie also smiled. "I was wondering if we might take a small sample of your blood for the feeding of Serana?"

Walt had guessed something like this would happen after the otherday. "That depends... are you that desperate, Serana?"

Serana looked up. "No," She quickly denied. "I'm not "desperate", as you say! I...I-I just want a little to... help supplement and sustain me. Is that a problem?"

Walt thought about that and grabbed the coffee pot. He walked over and filled Demona's cup for her. She looked up surprised and that time he was certain of it. She did smile just a little bit. "Thank you," she said.

Walt smiled at her. "You're very welcome." He walked back and took out two more cups filled them and his own cup. He passed one to Curieabd one to Serana. "It's not a problem. I'm not keen on leaving my blood lying around but if that's what you require of me, then it's my responsibility to provide it for you just like everything else." Hetook a sip of his coffee. "I assume you already anticipated that answer, Curie?"

Curie smiled. They both knew each other well. "Oui. I have a syringe here. After consulting Serana and the others about the incident, as well as texts and documents with Friday, I believe that a minimal amount every couple days will suffice."

She pulled out a syringe and Walt nodded rolling up his sleeve. "Very well. I consent but only for emergencies when I'm indisposed. Otherwise I want to feed you personally, Serana." He looked at her as Curie began to draw his blood. "It's my responsibility and duty to do so, just like looking after any of you."

Curie smiled. She knew that would be his position on the matter. Serana smiled too and when he waved her forward she stepped closer. Curie was finishing drawing his blood and had pulled out a bandage but he shook his head and she stepped back.

A small amount of blood welled up from the puncture and he smiled at Serana who swallowed. "Go ahead. Carefully."

Serana took his arm in her hands. Her eyes practically blazed with hunger and desire. She licked her lips as she gently licked up the blood and then latched her lips upon his arm to suckle. There was the same reaction as last time. She felt the same heady rush and ecstatic pleasure. But it was a much smaller wound and she knew what to expect so her feeding was more controlled... but only just.

Walt swallowed watching her shiver and tremble delightfully with pleasure. It-no, she was sexy as hell. He started thinking about those lucious lips elsewhere and touching that pale skin- he shook his head.

Serana slowly stopped sucking his arm but she cradled it close to her and then was surprised as he used that hand to stroke her hair tenderly. She sighed. She felt good and energized... but his touch made her happy. He accepted her. Welcomed her and... she smiled slightly staring at his pants. He was attracted to and desired her. She could see it, smell it, hear it in his pulse and taste it in his blood. She looked at him and felt something herself. Not like her former master, some forced artificial compulsion brought about by the damn chips. This was a desire welling up from with herself! For a master who treated her not only with respect and care but as important... as family.

She nuzzled that gentle hand and kissed his wrist as he stroked her face. Then she stood. "Thank you, Master Walter," she said before taking her leave.

Walt couldn't help but watch her go, enjoying the view very much. She was a lovely lady. "You're very, welcome."

Curie laughed and kissed his cheek. "You are generous as usual, Walter." She also glanced down at his waist raising an eyebrow questioning, "Do you wish me to collect a different sample?"

Walt shook his head chuckling. "Maybe another time. I already have work on my mind. Thank you though. I know you requirements are different but make sure you get proper rest as well, Curie."

Curie sighed but smiled and nodded. "Oui... but sooner rather than later, yes? Have a good day at work!" She headed for her lab.

Walt also enjoyed the view of Curie walking away. He sighed. It was getting hard not walking around with a boner all of the time with how much sexy "home" had become inundated with! Hot and cold running babes everywhere including-

"You're practically drooling, human," Demona said with a hint of mirth in her voice.

Walt chuckled. "You're not wrong. Sorry." He smiled at her. She was quite the looker herself in his book. He turned away to fill his thermos... it was safer.

Demona had noticed how he'd looked at her. She remembered watching him and the others mating. The truth was she still masturbated to that memory. He was a powerful mate. Strong, fierce, protective, devoted, attentive, intelligent... and gifted in the art of pleasing a female, apparently. It really was unfortunate that he was a human... if he were a gargoyle she'd be laying eggs in-

Demona shook her head and sipped her coffee. "About the things we previously discussed... I have been giving it some thought."

Walt raised an eyebrow turning to face her holding up the coffee pot. "Have you now?"

Demona smiled and nodded raising her cup to his silent question. He came over and refilled her cup. *He's like Xanatos that way,* she thought. *He's always thinking on multiple levels... not a bad trait and thankfully a more honest person but definitely not to be underestimated.* "Indeed," she said and gestured to the chair across from her.

Walt nodded and took a seat refilling his mug. "And what specifically has been on your mind?"

Demona looked into his eyes for a long moment. "Sanctuary," she stated finally. She sighed. "Escape does seem less and less likely... and the more I have seen of this places defenses and your own actions and prowess, the more I have thought about your offer. If genuine it's not a bad deal... but I would need requirements met before deciding."

Walt sipped his coffee looking at her over the rim of his cup. She seemed to be honestly telling the truth... and he was intrigued. "And what might those be?"

Demona nodded. "A safe place for myself and others of my kind. A..." she looked down at her cup.

She paused but Walt smiled and guessed. "A rookery?"

She looked back up and smirked. He was sharp. "Yes or something like it. Other gargoyles can't take human form during the day. They're vulnerable during the day after turning to stone for daily hibernation."

Walt nodded. "A reasonable request and one I've been anticipating. Done. You'll find several caves on the mountain. Find one suitable for your purposes and we'll suit it further for your needs. However I have requirements as well."

Demona nodded. "Yes, I have been anticipating that as well. What would you require?" She thought about her daughter and getting a safe place for them... this human man can provide that and... if need be... "I am sure we can come to an "arrangement"... I'll..." she swallowed prepared to debase herself.

Walt held up his hand raising a finger. "I'll require that you and any other's check in with us here regularly. Even apart we're one clan here." He raised a second finger. "As such you'll have responsibilities for the safety and welfare of not just this place but those who dwell here. Sasha tells me you and some of the others have joined the work and patrol crews. I appreciate that and expect that to continue if it suits you." He raised a third finger. "Obviously we need to mutually respect and trust each other for this to work. More difficult considering your past and, in my opinion justifiable, dislike and distrust of humans. We need to find away to trust each other and then mutually work on maintaining and strengthening that bond between each other." He shook his head. "I'm sorry but I'm still trying to figure out a good way to make that happen. I have some ideas but nothing solid yet. I apologize for that unpreparedness and hope you can be patient a while until we work out something satisfactory to both of us."

Demona blinked then slowly smiled...a smile that stretched further into a grin! He truly had been thinking about this! And none of that involved whoring herself. She laughed as her worries left her.

Walt blinked in confusion but he smiled too. "I'm glad you are amused... I hope it's not the proposal though."

Demona shook her head. "No. The proposal is well thought out and considered... it's even considerate. I'm simply amused because of how you meet expectations and then surprise me by exceeding them! I've met some interesting humans in my time but you're truly... unique!"

Walt chuckled. "I think I'll choose to take that as a compliment. Thank you. "

Demona raised her cup. "You're welcome. Your previous two terms are agreeable. The third one is... tricky to say the least but it's arguably the most important one."

Walt nodded and raised his cup as well. "I have some ideas but nothing concrete yet. Still I'll keep trying because I agree with your assessment. It's the most important of the three."

Demona nodded and gave a small smile. "I have a few ideas of my own as well. Perhaps we can share our ideas later? For now though I think it's safe to say we have a tentative agreement between each other, yes?" She clinked her mug to his.

Walt nodded as well. "Agreed. To a future partnership and hopefully a friendship."

Demona smiled wider and genuinely surprising herself. "A partnership, eh? Agreed, Hu- no. Walter."

Walt smiled too. "Demona."

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