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Chapter 1717 by Fiftyfiftyfifty Fiftyfiftyfifty

What do you do?

Give Snow her gift.

Out near the main road there aren't that many places for privacy, though a short walk away at least places a hill between you and the party. Between that and the gentle breeze, you can't even hear them speaking anymore, except the occasional laugh or shout, namely from Eva or Niki, which doesn't surprise you. There's hardly any light where you stand, though your sense have certainly improved over time, either because of your Demon King gifts, your Kitty Sense, or pure experience. You know for a fact that Snow's eyes work much better though, so she has little difficulty looking back at you.

Her hair is more pale and brighter than the moonlight. As she looks back to you, not yet speaking, she pulls the mask down from her face. There you can see pink in her cheeks. You aren't sure if it's because her heart races at the two of you being alone together, or it's because your eyes linger without saying a word.

"I'm trying to find the best time for stuff like this, and it just didn't come up before," you explain. "But I got you a gift, Snow. When I was in Avana."

"This new outfit was more than enough of a gift," she replies.

"But that wasn't from me."

"Yes, that's true... though I don't require more from you than a simple pat on the head," she says--tail wagging at the thought.

"I'll give you both." Then after stepping close, you reach into your Bag of Holding. The insides tremble as you dig, but you quickly pull out an item small enough to fit into your closed palm. It jingles quietly, though she doesn't react. She just stares at your fist. "Open up."

Her lips part as her eyes close.

"Your hand, Snow."

"Oh." She flushes with embarrassment. "Of course." Then she opens her palm, awaiting this mysterious gift of yours.

You place it there, and she looks to it in wonder.

The present you've given her is a gorgeous, round, golden bell. She pinches it between her fingers and raises it to her eyes. Carved throughout the metal are intricate patterns. Then all around the rim, it repeats her name a dozen times over. But then she shakes it and looks rather confused. It's like it isn't making any noise at all.

But you hear it ring. In fact, you're the only one who does.

"It's magic," you say. "Something minor, yes, but it's--"

"Stunning. And you've personalized it for me."

"Nobody can hear its sound except for me."

Her mouth opens into a quiet gasp. "Oh... That's fascinating. So that means you'll--"

"Always be able to find you." This time you cut her off instead. "You're just too good at your job otherwise. Even in the darkest night, when you're hidden from our enemies, I'll know you're close. It may not be a mighty weapon or unbreakable armour, but--"

Instead of with words, she halts your sentence with her lips. She throws her arms around you, and holds you tight as she pushes into you a kiss that lingers for quite a long moment. Her fluttering eyes squint open to a perfect moment. The moon and stars shine down upon you, and against her body she's granted the welcome embrace of who she cares about most. Your hands squeeze her lower back, and she refuses to release from your shoulders.

Then gently, you run your fingers down back through her soft hair. You know exactly where to find her weakest spots, and trend to be right behind her ears. They flicker wildly, and she melts to where you have to choice but to keep her up yourself. Her fluffy tail sways with glee as she whimpers softly into your neck.

Gift #5 Delivered! - Silent Bell

"You've done a lot for me, Snow," you whisper.

She finally looks up to you again, albeit with a sniffle. "I'm only doing my duties."

"Maybe we'll find another Demon King for you to peg."

"Please don't say it like that."

Then suddenly from a short distance away you hear, "How did I lose already?!"

Snow lets you go and smiles. "Let's get some rest. If we're up early, we'll get to our destination before lunch."

"Guess we shouldn't leave them alone for too long, huh?"

"Oh, and Kyle? I'd like to put my sleeping bag next to yours if that's all right."

"You don't even have to ask."

What do you do?

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