Persuasive

In the morning, you disentangle yourself from the big dragon girl, hearing her chuckle as you slide out of bed. Glancing back, you see Kenna stretching, her nude form highlighted by the morning sun. She flashes you a smile and a wink, and you chuckle as you head off to take your morning shower.

Once you’re clean and dressed, you head out towards the kitchen. You can hear Mazzy talking to Sirona as they make breakfast together. Curious, you listen in on their conversation.

Mazzy is speaking, seemingly trying to persuade Sirona of something. “You really should try it! You have a talent for this, you know?”

Sirona seems taken aback by the praise. “I don’t know…I can’t make the amazing things that you do. I’m just…I just copy what you made.”

Mazzy laughs. “Everyone starts somewhere, Sirona. I won’t pressure you, but I know you’ll get bored just sitting at home while we all go work!”

You step into the kitchen, leaning on the doorframe. “What are you plotting now, Mazzy? Should I be worried?”

The little halfling smiles at you. “Oh please, don’t you know me better than that by now?”

You grin. “I do, that’s why I’m asking.”

She rolls her eyes. “I’m not Dakota or Kenna. If anything, I’m more responsible than you are now!”

You laugh. “Fair enough. Sirona, is Mazzy bothering you?”

The manticore girl blushes. “No…she wants me to work with her at the cafe.”

You nod. “And do you want to?”

Sirona shrugs. “I guess so…but…what if I make mistakes? I don’t want to…mess things up.”

You shake your head. “You won’t. And everyone makes mistakes. That’s how we learn. At least in the cafe you’d be around people who know you, and want to help you.”

Mazzy nods, going back to her cooking. “Exactly! It’s not like we’re going to pick on you, Sirona.”

Slowly, sirona nods. “I guess…I guess it can’t hurt.”

Mazzy hugs the much larger woman, startling Sirona. “Yay! I can’t wait!”

You chuckle, giving the manticore a kiss on her blushing cheek. “I probably should have warned you, Mazzy always gets her way in the end.”

Mazzy laughs. “I am in charge, after all!”

Sirona nods. “Thanks. I’ll try not to…disappoint you, Mazzy.”

You leave the two of them to their conversation, happy that Sirona is coming out of her shell. You head into the living room to relax and wait for breakfast. You can hear Kenna singing in the shower, but there’s no sign of Dakota or Ellie. You assume the two of them are still in bed, as is typical when they spend the night together. It’s amazing how much your little family gets along, with no jealousy or fighting. What a difference since meeting Mazzy.