Welcome, Captain

I turned back into my human form as I ascended the stairs all the way up to the Lounge. I peeked out of the window, which was now covered by thick red curtains instead of old wood, and saw the Captain and her entourage moving along my fence, they'd be at the gate in less than a minute. A realization hit me, "We have nothing to drink! Oh dear, what a terrible host I am, embarassing.". I hastily created a variety of drinks with my sorcerer abilities, mead, ale, wine.

Minor Sorcerer Class EXP gained, +100% boost from human size
Sorcerer LVL increased, 8 -> 9!

I prepared the drinks on one of the larger tables, then went to open the main door and walked towards the fence gate. Captain Claire looked just as appetizing as the night before. I was enarmored by her lips, her skin, I had to have her. The sex drive of an Incubus was clearly higher than that of a human, had I met her in a forest alone, I would already be all over her. "Good evening Captain.", I said with a friendly smile as I opened the gate. She had brought four guards with her, just like the day before. "Good evening Percival, I hope you have some convincing papers for me.", Claire still seemed cold, but I was sure she was enjoying our little exchanges. "That and more, Captain. Please, enter my humble abode.", I stepped aside and motioned for them to enter which they did. "You haven't done much work on the garden yet.", the Captain commented as we walked towards the mansion. "To my embarassment I did not have the time yet.", I put on an embarassed expression and scratched the back of my head, "The inside is already much improved, I assure you.".

I motioned to a mat before the wooden double doors and turned to the guards with their faces hidden by their helmets, "Please wipe your boots.". They looked at each other, which was a noisy process inside their heavy armor, but didn't object and cleaned their heavy boots before following me inside. "You spoke the truth.", Claire was clearly impressed as she took in the interior of the Lounge, "This was a ruin when I last checked a month ago. You have to let me know who you hired for this job! With my recommendation and results like these, your builders would be the most popular -", she caught herself. She was clearly more excited about the building than the paperwork and looked embarassed that it had flown out of her so freely. The ritual was showing it's first effects, the cold Captain was already more open and uninhibited. "Thank you, Captain. I am sure they would be glad to hear it.", I suppressed a chuckle at the thought of Captain Claire overseeing a group of imps decorating the interior of her home.

I went over to the prepared table and pulled out a chair for Claire, a gesture she accepted and sat down. "You are free to sit too, of course. I prepared drinks for everyone, on the house of course.", I adressed the four guards. They turned to Claire, who gave a dismissive wave, "Sit down gentlemen, we are not in a war camp. You are free to have a drink... ONE drink.". The men seemed confused but slowly began picking chairs. Their movements looked like they were afraid this was a test or trick, but we all sat down without incident.

I started pouring drinks, asking everyone about their individual preferences and serving them the delicious magical beverages. The guards removed their helmets to drink and after just one round, with the rituals magic seeping into their minds, the atmosphere was already relaxed. We started with small-talk, joking around and the guards began telling stories of things that had happened to them in their line of work.

My powers were suppressed in human form, so I didn't spot the additional visitor they had brought with them. She had slipped inside without my notice and was now creeping towards the stairs leading down to the Saunas.