Celeste has been having a stressful day. She needs to be pampered! Now she just has to— oh, hello Iris~

Admira Note: This is my head canon for Iris, everyone is free to use and discard it as they wish!

Iris—

I walked through the still somewhat unfamiliar walls of Master's Castle, sensing the sudden energy that filled it after the newest Lady of the Night had arrived.

I wasn't sure how to feel about her. About Rosemary. Obviously I love her. She's a Sister. Master chose her. That's all I really needed, yet I couldn't help but wonder how the ecosystem would respond to the new arrival.

And it was an ecosystem here at the Castle. There were no predators or prey, no real disagreement or conflict amongst us sisters, but the web of interactions was complicated. There was a playful rivalry for the Master's attentions, and some of the sisters were true friends, while others felt little more than the bond we shared with Master.

As the second newest arrival, the ramifications... Didn't worry me exactly. But what could I do to compare to a knowledgeable mage who knew goddesses by name and brewed such powerful potions with seeming ease?

Would I disappear in the background even more? Did I want to stay in my garden and care for the flowers and herbs? Yes, maybe I would be content with that, serving as the Castle's gardener. The thought of Master no longer choosing me as the Lady of the Night was...

Also complicated.

"Iris! There you are!" A pleasant voice drew my attention from my unpleasant thoughts.

I turned to see the graceful beauty named Celeste approaching from another hallway. And as always, my breath caught and my heart sped up. The Head Maid's name was fitting, for I could easily imagine Celeste descending from the heavens to serve at Master's side. Her hair was a radiant gold, her eyes the color of summer sky, her pale skin shone like the moon.

Her beauty was only enhanced by the potion the Lady gifted her, glowing with youth and joyful vitality. Yet, I think I'll miss Celeste's more mature appearance for some time, a refinement had been lost in favor of radiance.

"Head Maid?" I bowed my head and clasped my hands beneath my navel as I bowed. "Were you searching for me? How may I help you?"

Celeste smiled and I held still. "Indeed sister, it took some effort to do so, you are quite good at vanishing when you wish. Your steps are near silent, even on the stone." She tapped her heel, a small *clack* ringing out.

I ducked my head. "My apologies. It's a habit I learned in my time as a huntress. I'll try to step more loudly in the future."

"Oh nonsense. I was complimenting your skill, Iris. It is a talent." She laid a hand on my cheek and leaned closer, filling my breath with her scent. "Come with me."

"Sister?"

"You heard me. Come." She turned and strutted away, heels clicking and hips swaying with purpose. I followed without thinking, a step behind her and to the left. "I have had a stressing day. I wish for you to attend me in the bath." Celeste turned, a teasing quirk to her lip. "Unless you have more pressing duties of course."

"I would be honored sister!" I said hurriedly as we passed through another empty hallway, this one full of sweetly scented steam, someone must have recently finished their own bath. "I find bathing my sisters a relaxing process..."

She giggled into her hand, seeming even younger for a moment. "I imagine so..." Her smile deepened as she glanced at me. "Do you mind satisfying a curiosity of mine sister?"

"You may ask anything of me, Head Maid."

We paused at the doorway to the bathroom and Celeste cupped my cheek, gazing down at me fondly. "Enough with the formality, we are both sisters who belong to the same Master." She placed a quick kiss to my lips, causing me to shiver and the cheek under her hand to grow warm. "Call me Celeste, or simply sister if you must."

I gulped, staring into her eyes, lost in the subtle variations of blue. "Yes, Sister Celeste."

She laughed again and pulled me into her side as we stepped into the bathroom. "I suppose that will suffice for now." She spun me around, and began to disrobe immediately, rejuvenated breasts bouncing free and skin glistening in the steamy air. "As to my question..."

I looked up from the pair of perfect breasts and their succulent nipples to find Celeste smirking at me. "Ah, I'll do my best to answer." I began disrobing myself, letting my own, less impressive, breasts out and slipping my skirt off my hips.

"Tell me Iris," her voice was gentle. "Do you enjoy my appearance more than the Master's?"

I froze, standing on one leg as I had been taking off my shoes. "Uhm..."