Visit Akina

Something you didn't expect from this trip outside of Itheria was that people seemed to treat you with the same level of respect. In retrospect it isn't very surprising, but part of you thought that maybe after you crossed the border; you would be somehow lesser than what you were within your own realm. However, the guards of Phebis treat you with the same respect that your own men do and thus you had unrestricted access to the castle. During your tour, you got to see where all of your entourage was staying, so it was easy for you to retrace your steps to find it. It was a short and unobstructed journey to Akina's room.

You knock and from inside you hear Akina call, "Come in!"

Stepping in you see Akina sitting at a desk without any trousers on. Her underwear just sticking out below her leather top. She has a large pitcher on the desk filled with a red substance and a mug in her hands with the same liquid. She looks up at you, a hazy expression on her face, "Oh! Bryce...I wasn't expecting you."

Your eyes drift down to her bare legs, "If you're busy with something, I can come back..."

"Nah, is fine" She gets up and stumbles a little and takes a big gulp from the mug in her hand.

"Is it really a good idea for you to be drunk when you're here as my bodyguard?" You ask while you move over and sit on the bed.

She pours herself another drink, "Is fine too. I fight better when I'm drunk." She stumbles over to the bed and sits beside you, nearly spilling her drink in the process, "Besides...This Phebian Wine...ssgood. Want some?" she offers you her mug.

You shake your head. At this point you fear that you would feel guilty of taking advantage of her in this drunken state. "No thanks. I think it would be best if one of us stayed sober."

"Suit yourself." She eyes the mug for a moment before swallowing the entire contents down and releasing a contented sigh as she tosses the empty mug on the floor. "So whats bring you here?"

You ponder for an excuse to visit briefly, "I was wondering what your thoughts on this whole thing is. Whether I should accept marrying a Phebian Princess or go home and be with Victoria."

Her expression becomes distant for a moment, "Hmm...'peasants marry for love, nobles marry for something greater than themselves' " She mutters it in a low voice as if to remind herself of something more than an answer

"I'm sorry?" You look at her with a confused expression.

Your voice pulls her out of her thoughts, "Oh, It's something my mother told me when I was little. We attended a marriage ceremony. Count something of somewhere; I don't remember the details and I say attended..it was more like we sneaked in, but I remember looking at the married couple and despite all of the carousing and celebration around them. They looked sad somehow. Not on the outside, but inwardly they were disappointed. So I asked my mother about it and that's what she said."

You blink in surprise at such a profound statement, "You never did tell me how you got into my father's good graces."

She gives you a devious grin, "It's easy to get on a man's good side. All you need is a sharp tongue and to pretend to show even a remote interest in his cock."

Squirming, you remember when you first met Akina. In the baths with yourself naked and her eyes on your groin. "Are you telling me that your interest in my cock is purely professional?"

She grins and leans against you, "mmmaaaaybe."

The cunning of your spymaster never ceases to amaze you, "Why do I even have other advisers when I have someone like you?"

"Because I'm a beastfolk and many would disregard what i say." She frowns a little and shrugs, "It is what it is though."

Putting a reassuring arm around her, you change the subject back to something a little more pleasant than racism "Well, you never answered my question."

She thinks for a moment, "Well, a marriage with Phebis would guarantee good relations with the nation as long as you two stay married and there is the possibility that should something befall her father and her brother that she would become Queen of Phebis and your son would inherit both kingdoms. However, I don't know if you would be happy."

You raise your eyebrows, "Why?"

"Because, I think" Akina leans up closer to you, "that Princess Clara" You squirm awkwardly as she pretty much crawls into your lap. She's so close that you can smell the **** on her breath. Her underwear grinds against your crotch causing your cock to stir in arousal "Would be terrible in bed!"

You blink in surprise. That's not where you thought this was going. She giggles profusely and falls off your lap and you chuckle yourself a little as she continues, "I mean like cold fish bad. In fact, you would probably get more pleasure fucking a dead fish" Akina collapses into a fit of infectious giggles.

It isn't long before you're both giggling and chuckling and making small jokes in between fits of laughter at the expense of Clara and really anyone from Phebis that you both have encountered. Finally you both relax on the bed, panting from your minutes of merriment.

Akina speaks up first, looking at you with a sleepy expression
" Go to bed, Bryce. Enjoy your feast tomorrow. In this case, I don't think there is any wrong answer. Marry for love, or marry for your kingdom, or marry for both if you think you could get away with Victoria being your mistress...although I don't really recommend that. Victoria's father would be rather angry."

"Maybe you're right." You sit up, "Thank you for helping to put my mind at ease over this decision."

"Mmhmm" She grunts, her eyes half-closed. It would seem as if the sudden burst of mirth has drained her of her remaining energy.

So, you take your leave and return to your room. You may not have gotten to bury your cock into Akina, but you did get some advice for tomorrow. You think that is acceptable as you dress for bed and crawl into yours. You hope it's enough and whatever you decide will be the right decision.

The night is quiet, although you have a bit of a hard time going to sleep in an unfamiliar place. However, it certainly is nice to be able to spend a few days not traveling after the long trip.

The next day is the day of the feast. Fortunately as the guest of honor, you do not have to engage in arranging everything which means that you pretty much have the day to yourself. You could, if you wished spend the day trying to get to know Clara better. It might also be interesting to sit in at court to see how Claudius handles his court. You could also visit Akina, but based on the night she had last night with her wine...She may not be too receptive to visitors this morning.