With a failsafe and an easy question

Author's note: The chapter was starting to get longer than expected so I will continue with more questions in the next one. For now, enjoy the first part.

"Oh right, I almost forgot," You said, suddenly; making a show of your facepalming. "Since I am the Master of this home, I must be careful with people I bring in when I still don't know them that well. So, to help secure our collective safety during these personal questions, one of the important rules of this game is that if at any point I want you to forget everything about the previous question I asked, it is normal for that to be the case during this game once I say the words "do not recall".

This time, the process took almost 30 seconds. Clearly modifying their brains to be forgetful in these precise circumstances and make them be okay with it required an additional effort but it will be worth it. This way, you can make them less suspicious of your plans if you probe too hard and give them pleasant surprises with your new knowledge about them they wouldn't realize you had. Eventually, they shrugged.

"I guess that makes sense," Carmen remarked, nonchalant. "After all, our safety is of great importance and just because we trust you so much doesn't mean you know much about us. You should be able to make us forget private questions if we get mad enough to slap you because of them."

The others voiced their agreement briefly. You smirked, loving the rush that comes with knowing the minds of these beautiful women are yours to reshape in any way you see fit.

"Excellent," You replied, feeling powerful. "Let's start this round with an easy question for the group. Off the top of your heads, what skills do you have that may be useful to survive and/or thrive for a long time in a zombie apocalypse? Carmen, you first," You added.

"Well," She said after a moment, "as you know, I am a trained paramedic so I would call my medical training quite useful in this environment. I also know how to fish and by extension know how to drive some boats. All of this may be useful since I saw that this bunker is quite close to a beach. Errr..." She paused thinking harder. "I also know a fair bit of electrical engineering, as my dad had a degree on that and wanted to ensure I knew my way around his field decently enough. Eh, I can drive cars, know how to swim and also can hike for a long while but then again, so can the rest of my friends. And...that's all I can think off for now," She said in a concerned tone.

"Don't worry," I said in a reassuring tone. "All of that is indeed useful and I am sure you will think of more skills in due time. Ava?" You continued.

"As I told you, I am a hunting guide, and from this state at that so I actually have a fair bit of survival skills," She said, smiling in relief. "For starters, I know how to identify edible plants and fungi in the area. I also know how to start a fire without matches. Plus, I know how to locate or make crude shelters outdoors. Naturally, I also know how to hunt for food and have been told more than once by some of my clients that I have great skills with hunting rifles so that definitely helps. Oh, I also know first aid and my line of work requires me to stay fit so my stamina is quite good if I say so myself. And those are the main things but I am sure I will think of something else later," She said, confidently.

You whistled. "Good to know. I am sure your skills will be put to good use in due time."

The others nodded at their friends and I noticed that Kate looked at Ava's naked form with even more interest now. You chuckle inwardly, realizing that if Kate's type were blonde women and she had suppressed her lesbian side for a long time, then she was going to be very happy once she got comfortable in your harem. Plus, it seems her sexual desires for her friend were being enhanced by the fact she knows it's in her best interest to find a capable mate in this environment and Ava fits her bill. You sighed, really wanting to get on with the sex-related questions but it was important to get this valuable information out of the way first.

"Anyway," You went on, "What about you, Luciana?"

"Well, you see, my main skills are more geared towards manual labor, as I first trained to be a master carpenter and all that entails," The Brazilian explained. "However, last year I finished my Master's degree in Wood Technology so that I could improve in the engineering and advanced machinery aspects of the woodworking industry. So, as long as I have materials available, I can construct many things that may be useful for us, like barricades, makeshift shelters, and pieces of furniture, plus wooden tools and weapons. Speaking off, I am trained in firing crossbows, as that was one of my favorites hobbies and I left the one I brought with us to the bear hunting trip in the car. And before you ask, yes, I can make arrows for it too. I think that's...no, wait," She said suddenly, "assuming you can get me the necessary equipment, I also know how to make paper. That could be important to keep records of our resources, for example."

You gave her an impressed look. "That's fantastic. Knowing how to build our own objects will be invaluable eventually. And you Kate?"

She looked more than a little worried. "Most of my relevant skills are farm-related because of the family business; from agriculture to animal husbandry. I also studied Vertical farming at college but, without knowing how much space you have for that in this underground bunker, I don't know if that will help much."

"Oh, don't be concerned," You said with a calming voice. "As I implied, this isn't the only stronghold I prepared nearby. Those are currently being run by the other sister-wives of my harem but your farming skills will be very useful when you can get there eventually. In the meantime, do you know how to operate hydroponic farms?"

"It was covered in my courses, yes," Kate replied, not even blinking this time at the mention of my harem.

"Then you will have plenty to do here until we can make the trip, so don't worry."

She sighed in relief at that.

"Well, then," I thought, "Now that business is out of the way, let' move onto pleasure."

"You all answered the question so you all get 1 point," You declared. "Let's start with Round 2: "Do any of you still have your virginity?"

"Nope," Carmen replied, shrugging slightly.

"Definitely not," Ava said with a wink.

"Yeah, right," Luciana said, laughing. "I got rid of mine years ago.

"I am still a virgin," Kate admitted in a resigned tone.

The redhead's friends turned to face her so fast they almost got whiplash.

"What?" Carmen asked, confused. "You told us you lost it in a drunken one-night stand."

"Yeah, well, I lied," She said with a sigh.

"But why?" Ava asked as she looked at her carefully.

Before she could respond, you cut in. "Remember, I am the one asking most of the questions in this game," You informed them.

They quickly muttered their apologies and waited for the next stage.

"Now you all have 2 points," You said. "Round 3: What is your favorite sexual position?"

"Missionary style," Carmen answered.

"Cowgirl style," Ava revealed.

"Doggy style," Luciana replied with a fond grin.

"Scissoring," Kate confessed with a deep blush.

There was a long moment of silence as the girls stared in surprise at their freckled friend.

"You are a lesbian?" Ava asked in surprise.

"Bisexual, actually," Kate clarified in a small voice. "But I prefer women more so scissoring is my favorite sexual position."

Carmen shook her head slowly. "Why didn't you said anything? You know we wouldn't have judged you for that."

"For sure," Luciana promised.

"Ladies, again, I am the one supposed to be asking most of the questions," You said with a mildly disapproving look that hides delight.

"Sorry," They said almost simultaneously before getting quiet again.

"Now you all have 3 points, so let's get to Round 4: Before the zombie apocalypse began, were any of you interested in having children eventually?

"Yes, and preferably 3," Carmen said, beaming.

"Yeah, but I am an only child and liked it so I would be fine with just one child," Ava explained.

"Yep and I am with Carmen, three sounds about right," Luciana agreed.

"I always fantasized that as long as the future father of my children is fine with me having female partners too, then I would let him impregnate me several times; preferably during a threesome" Kate shared, her cheeks flushing as she relived her fantasy.

You raised your eyebrow at the convenient information from that last comment and filed it away for future reference.

"You girls are on fire," You noted. "Four rounds in and no one has abstained yet. Don't get too comfy though, for questions will get harder from here on out. Starting with Round 5: Whether or not the zombie plague dies down in a few years for whatever reason, it has never been more vital for the human race to have children for our continued survival," You start. "With this in mind, and since I gave you all a long term safe haven, would you be interested in joining my harem and help me repopulate the earth eventually?"

They stiffened at that, taking a moment to contemplate the serious question.

Author's note: What do you think they'll say? And if you have any other suggestions to ask in the game for the next chapter, feel free to let me know.