Snuggles, Songs, and Fortunes

“Oh, before all yours let me introduce mine.” Melissa spoke up. “Roxana! Introduce yourself.” Floating up a Persian woman bows to you and Melissa. “Hello everyone, I am Roxana the Djin. I originated from the same place as Magnus and Melissa though obviously a different species. In a distant age I was bound and sealed in a bottle that eventually wound up in Melissa’s hands. She was devastated by the loss of her husband and wished to be reunited with him. She wished for the power to stand beside him as a peer. Her final wish was that I bee freed from my binding and find love of my own. Well, I couldn’t let someone that fun and good blunder off between worlds after signing her up for such an adventure. Plus, their old world was getting less and less magical and I doubt I would have had much fun in my reduced state. So ya looking forward to getting to know you all.”

You had to admire the peppy attitude of the Djin, it reminded you of a similar character from a story about a deposed elven queen. That thought sent a small shill down your spine, hopefully Roxana wasn’t going to be quite the same agent of chaos that Djin had been.

With Roxana settling down beside Melissa you looked around. Who to ask to introduce the self first. Then a slight movement against your fur caught your attention. Hum well why not.

“Meili, why don’t you start?” The beautiful concubine stiffens for a moment then relaxes into your chest fur. “Very well my lord. As those from the courts of Mizuchi know, the court diviners predicted when the next Dragonfall will occur. I was raised almost from birth to be the perfect concubine for our lord by the order of the Phoenix Empress. I am versed in all the Feminine arts and ways of court. I am truly greatfull to our lord as had he not granted my wish and taken me as his I would have been give to a man who made my skin crawl.” Meili then turns her head to look to you. “The Empress wishes for a good relationship with you my lord and she knows first hand the power you bring. Though, I now believe you may surpass all who came before you in power. Should you wish even the Empress may kneel before you and submit to herself to you. I bear no resentment towards my people and ask that should you seek dominion over the Empires you accept the Phoenix Empress should she offer.” You are somewhat surprised at the fact Meili doesn’t seem to want any kind of ****. Then in a whisper only you can hear “and I would love to see the proud woman bent over and filled with young by you my lord. Made into an Imortal brood mare.” Ah, there it is.

Deciding to keep the theme going you turn to were Melissa is not so covertly molesting you goblin. “Melissa, how about you let her introduce herself before you go any further?” “Oh, all right. Speak up cutie.” You note Melissa doesn’t let the short-stack out of her grasp though. “Hello, I’m Grix. I’ve been a companion to warlords and chieftains I just want to be safe I’ve seen friends taken and killed or thrown out in the cold. I don’t want trouble just to be safe and warm and have good food.” You watch the little goblins simple but heartfelt declaration. Melissa pulled her back down and you watch her snuggle the little woman into her. Well, nothing wrong with that, and you can certainly understand someone who has had a life of uncertainty and danger wanting safety and security. You mentally assign Grix to Melissa as, unless she changed at a fundamental level she will mostly be staying in and keeping you castle in order. Heh, from a housewife to a castle queen.

Looking around you spot another of your non-combatant. “Lezeli, why don’t you introduce yourself?” The siren in human form looked up and blushes. “He, hello my lord. I guess from your address you know my name. I am from the southern ocean and I wished for this body to travel the dry land and learn the songs of the people.” You watch and note several companions perc up t this. Yes, you suspected that several others would like to share and learn the music of this world. Time to set her with a tittle and mandate.

“Then I will make a declaration. Lezeli I appoint you my song mistress and court Bard. Songs are expressions of a cultures heart and soul, you shall learn the songs of the people who join us here and swear to me. It is my hope you will also one day create unique songs of our people, the songs that are of all our hearts.” You watch in amusement as Lezeli is overjoyed, surprised, concerned and more, her emotions clearly written across her face.

As you let Lezeli settle back into her seat a voice surprises you. “My lord, as your court diviner I should now introduce myself, also may I join your wife in your coils?” You and Melissa look to the speaker. Ah, the odd Kitsune was quite the standout even in this group. She was gently rolling the white stone marble from her wish in her hand, what an odd wish. At your nod she strode forward and up onto your plinth then carefully took a place adjacent to Melissa, not pushing but within touching distance and organized several of her tails close to Melissa and Grix as if offering them for petting. She then bows to Inopttrah. “My lady, I have but a shallow sight when measured next to your depth. I would hope that I may assist you as you aid our lord. And perhaps my few visions of our best path can be brought to be.” You watch the amused smile on the senior seer. She has an interesting expression mostly pleased and a little lustful . “Yes little fox, I foresee us working together quite well.” Eh, seers. You have to shake your head. Well, hopefully your seers would work to your benefit and not against you. Your mustang was interrupted as both were now staring at you. “I’m sure there is a room set up for divinations in this castle somewhere, if not we can set something up.” Their smiles indicate that was the correct thing to say.