Preparing for dinner… and a request to consider

Finally back in your room , you check the time and see that there is still half an hour until your dinner with Anna-Bell.

Going to your wardrobe, you select a clean button-up and a suitable pair of slacks. Not knowing exactly what kind of dinner she has in mind, you figure something between casual and dressy is a safe bet.

“I don’t know why you’re even bothering… The way she was looking at you this morning, I doubt your clothes will stay on more than five minutes…”, Aeriel says with a giggle.

“Well, I can’t exactly go naked…”, you respond, blushing lightly.

“Why not…? I’m always naked…”, she retorts with a cheeky grin. She follows this up by sticking her tongue out with a wink.

You just roll your eyes and lay your clothes out on your bed before retrieving your toiletries and heading for your shower.

“Besides, maybe I want to play hard to get…”

“Oh please… The only way you’ll do that is if you spend the whole date with your eyes closed to keep yourself from staring into her eyes… That would probably be more awkward than if you went naked… Not to mention the end result would likely be the same… Just do the both of you a favor and save her the time and trouble of having to rip your clothes off later…”

“That almost sounds like a logical argument… But I think I’ll take my chances…”

“Suit yourself…”, Aeriel says with a shrug.

Then, a devilish grin spreads across her face.

“I wonder if there will be chocolate for dessert… Or maybe you’ll get to eat the real thing instead…”

You blush a little as you face palm. The memory of the chocolate and the thought of possibly eating Anna-Bell’s actual pussy makes your dick twitch.

"It feels like you are more excited about this dinner than I am..."

"Of course I'm excited... You heard the headmaster... The more you get laid, the more I get laid...", she says with an eager grin.

"I don't think that was how he put it, but your point is noted..."

"What...? You don't want to ravage my pussy...?"

You turn to the beautiful magical woman and embrace her, giving her a peck on the lips.

"Of course I do... It feels amazing when I'm drawing from you... I want to experience that as much as I can..."

Her grin grows and she blushes a little.

"You were incredible... The way you dominated me like that... I came so fucking hard..."

"Don't worry... I'll do my best to make sure you get more..."

"You better...", she replies with a peck on your lips. "Have you thought about Professor Dove's request...?"

"I have been giving it some thought... I have mixed feelings honestly... On one hand, it sounds like a lot of fun and a good way to learn more and associate with other students... On the other hand, I don't know if I'm ready for something like that... It's a huge commitment just being on the team… But captain…? Aside from my inexperience I already have so much going on and haven't even been to my second block of classes... I still don't even know what my work load is going to be like..."

"You worry too much... I think you would do great... And it would be more opportunities for you to fuck me...", she says enticingly, tracing her hand over her curves.

"As if I needed more reasons to fuck you... If I could, I'd keep my dick in you all of the time..."

"Careful silly boy... We may stumble on a way for you to actually be able to do that... And I would most certainly hold you to it... Seriously though, consider it... You did very well against that fire elemental... You are already athletic, and Professor Dove said she would train you in the magical side of things..."

"I will give it serious consideration..."

With that, the conversation drops off and you set to washing yourself.

Your mind drifts to the walk back to the dorm where Professor Dove explained how dueling works. Apparently, Professor Dove is one of two coaches. Each coach selects a team captain, and together, they form teams of eight students from the pool of aspirants. After a week long tryout period, the captains flip a coin to determine who gets first pick. They then alternate, choosing two students from each house.

The following week is reserved for training and team building, concluded by a ceremony to officially commence the dueling season... at which a scrimmage takes place. It has no bearing on the season, but serves to give the two teams a chance to size one another up and get a sense of everyone’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as to reveal the teams to the rest of the school.

After that, the season begins in earnest. Aside from two official team matches that are each worth fifty points… one midterm, and the other just before finals… any member of a team may challenge any member of the opposing team during the interim. Captains and coaches may even issue or receive challenges.

The recipient then sets the stipulations of the duel… whether or not the match will have a time limit, whoever draws first blood, number of participants... This is a means to prevent easy wins by continually singling out weaker opponents. The only real limitations to stipulations are the number of participants for each side must be the same at the start of the duel, and the recipient may not choose their opponent’s partner(s). Everyone is limited to participation in one duel per day… regardless of whether they are the challenger, recipient, or a participant in another’s challenge.

The victor of a duel earns one point for their team. On top of the point for the team, terms may be agreed upon between participants prior to the start of a match. These terms may be anything, from menial tasks, public humiliations… Even sexual favors. The only restriction is the reward/punishment must not interfere with classes, and a person cannot be **** to resign from their team.

Matches must be held during free times, as not to interfere with classes. Challenges may be issued up to two hours prior to the final toll of the bell for curfew, and must be accepted or declined before curfew of the same day. A duel may take place up to two days following the issuance of a challenge. No challenges may be issued later than four days prior to either of the two team matches, so that no one from either team would be disqualified due to the one duel per day rule.

Declination of a challenge, or failure to respond to a challenge in the allotted time will result in a forfeit, and the opposing team will receive a point.

If terms are agreed upon, the Victor has one week after the conclusion of the duel to claim their reward. Failure to claim a reward in the allotted time will absolve the defeated of any obligation. Conversely, refusal to fulfill the terms will result in a loss of twenty-five points to the offending person’s team.

Finally, upon the conclusion of the final team match, the team with the most points are declared the winners. In addition to bragging rights, a parade is held for the victors, and each member of the team is presented with a rare magical artifact.

Walking back into your room after your shower, you keep running the question of accepting the captaincy offered to you through your mind. You are flattered that Professor Dove thinks so highly of you, but you are not confident in your own ability. You suppose Aeriel has a point… even though you technically didn’t win against the fire elemental, you did seem to do well despite lacking any real training or knowledge. Aeriel, Professor Dove, Hallgrave… they all seem to think you can handle it. Why don’t you?

Professor Dove did say that she would train you. Not only is she the Dean of Students, she is the head librarian. With so much at her disposal, who knows the depths of her knowledge and skill? And besides, magical prowess seems to be only part of the equation. Strategy and teamwork will weigh heavily into everything.

What do you have to lose?

Sliding your shoes on, you glance at the clock. With less than ten minutes left, you push these thoughts aside and focus on your upcoming date