Gaia

Wait, what?! Gaia, as in the Gaia?! John thought to himself. He immediately felt his heart rate spike. He had never thought that something like this would ever happen, and his brain simply glitched out as it tried to process it.

... That's what I just said, yes. So, that 50 EXP, where did you get it from? ‘Cause I'm looking through the record logs, and I'm seeing that you got it, but it doesn't mention the source.

John blinked a few times out of both confusion and surprise as he read the messages. He was talking to the person who was not only the one who gave him his powers, but also the goddess of basically everything. Sure, technically she had already spoken to him through achievements and other sheets. But now they were having a back and forth conversation.

I... umm. John tried to remember where he was when he had received it. He knew it had been from just this morning, but he wasn't quite sure when exactly. The last couple of days had been so busy and eventful that everything had ended up just blurred together. He tried to start from the beginning.

Okay, I remember yesterday night, when I got the quest to clear my first Barrier, the screen for that looked different. Hmm, oh right! I remember now! It was right before P.E class! I got another quest that told me to exercise, and its screen also looked different. When I started to think about how odd that was, I got another notification. It was a message that was formatted in the same way you're talking to me now. The person sending it claimed to be one of your helpers, and said that you were... indisposed, I think. They said that all changes would be fixed in 24 hours, and then gave me 50 experience points as compensation.

Is that so? Let's see... she was there, he was doing that... Ahah! It was you, Lavina, you little rat. Think you could blurt out my habits to everyone, and then change things without my permission?! Always telling me to drink less. I bet the changes you made probably look like shit. Oh, but don't worry, I'll make sure you have your reckoning! Heheheh.

Uhhhh, telling you to drink less? John awkwardly asked. 

Oh shit, the mic was still on?! Alright, you heard none of that, capisce? Even though you technically didn't earn those experience points, I'll let you keep them. This time. As for the changes to your sheets, I'll take a look at 'em later just to see how bad the damage is. Although I'm sure they're terrible in comparison to my original design.

Actually... errr, Gaia, or Miss Gaia?

Just call me Gaia, most already do, you know.

Okay, well, it's just... I kinda like how they look now more. I'm not saying they looked bad before! But the newer one is more... in line with my personal tastes. I guess? he tried to explain as best he could. For he did not want to accidentally offend Gaia, or anger her in any way possible.

Oh, okay. Is that how it is? Alright, fine. You can keep the experience, the new designs, everything! Just don't come crying to me if you do end up hating them!

Bam!

John winced from the sudden noise. It was as if he were on the phone and the person on the other end had slammed theirs down to end the call. Except in this case, it was like his phone had been on full volume, and directly inside both of his ears. John rubbed them as he tried to wrap his mind around what the Hell had just happened.

Later

Luckily for him, he had managed to successfully sneak out of Ashcroft without running into any guards. At this point, he had already gone past the front gate, and was some distance away from the actual grounds of the school. Now that he wouldn't be accused of trespassing, John pulled out his phone and made a call for a lift from a Bluber. One that would take him back to Blair's home. About twenty minutes later, one did arrive. He climbed into the backseat, and was driven off to his intended destination.

When the car finally pulled up to the front of the apartment, John paid the fee to the driver and stepped out of the Bluber. He then felt a wave of exhaustion hit him. Although he was used to staying awake far past midnight, this particular night and day in general had been taxing on him. At this point, he wasn't even sure if the power of his Libido would be able to outweigh the softness and comfort of the mattress. In fact, he could probably lie against the grass and just make that his bed.

Ahhh, lying on the bed, with Blair right next to me. That sounds nice... John groggily thought to himself as he walked to the door. He knocked on it a few times, and then leaned on the wall to close his eyes for a second as he waited. However, he underestimated just how tired he was and fell **** on the spot, instantly in the realm of dreams.

As he was asleep there, the door slowly opened. And for a moment, John slipped back into the waking world as he felt someone pick him up and place him over their shoulder. He fell in and out of consciousness a few more times like that until he finally felt his body make contact with the soft mattress. He grabbed the nearest pillow and pulled it in closer as he snuggled into it.

A few hours later

"Psst, John, John. Hey, wake up," he heard someone whisper into his ear. He mumbled incoherently in return as he turned away from the source of the noise. It was Blair’s voice. However, since it disturbed his sleep, half-awake John therefore wanted nothing to do with it. He felt her grab his shoulder and lightly shake him. That was enough to **** him to slowly and reluctantly open his droopy eyes.

"W-what?” he mumbled as he started to rub his eyes.

“I got something to show you. I think you’re going to like it.”