Settling Suspicion

“You are very generous,” Tia speaks up, her eyebrow raised as she crossed her arms over a pair of rather prodigious and clothed breasts, “do not take this as a slight against your character but from we come, generosity is only a bargaining chip for further favors.” Reluctantly for some and easily for others the girls nod in agreement, their eyes staring into yours with mixed reactions of suspicion and hope.

You nod a bit in understanding, your eyes meeting every one of theirs with a seriousness and sincerity that can be felt in every one of their hearts, “I can understand that, life, or in your case after life, is something that isn’t especially kind but if you’ll give me a chance I’ll prove that you can trust me. After all, how many humans would take in five roommates right off the street with a story like yours?”

The moment seems to last forever but all but one of them nod, from Coyote to Luppi they all give you a hopeful grin and a shine of trust in their eyes. However it is Grim that seems stone cold set on not trusting you, her attraction to your obvious but nowhere near enough to break through the stubbornness that is her pride, “Oi, you’re good with words but you’re still just looking for what benefits you, you asshole.”

You quickly turn your gaze to Grim, your eyes meeting hers with the same intensity that she sends you, something that seems to unnerve her and send a fresh wave of crimson through her cheeks, “That’s fine, I don’t expect you to trust me right off the bat. In this world I always follow the saying, trust is earned, not given. You can expect me to do whatever it might take to earn that trust Grim-chan, I promise you that.”

That seems to silence Grim quickly, her face turning away from your as her arms cross over her chest and she begins ignoring you. Giving up on her you turn to the others, a smile on your face as you stand up from your chair, “Now if you’ll follow me, I’ll show you some rooms that I have that are pretty empty and can accommodate you without any trouble at all.”

Getting a round of agreement from everyone save for Grim you lead the girls, minus the pouting bluenette, for the second floor of your home. “Wow John,” Lilynette mutters as she gazes around the large and slightly dusty halls, “you’ve got quite the house here huh?”

Chuckling a bit you scratch the back of your head, “Yeah, it’s an old family home but I’m the only one here now so feel free to stake a claim wherever you want alright?” Ever since you were a kid you grew up in this house, a rather large three story home with plenty of space for a large family that you once had. However, as time went on family moved, people died, and now you are the last person in a home meant for seven or more people.

While at first this seemed rather dismal and empty in the passing days you start counting your blessings as you show the girls to their own separate rooms. “It is rather spacious and elegant,” Tia comments as she looks at the various paintings on the walls, “and nothing like the homes of where we are from.”

“I hope it’s not too much of a culture shock,” you say honestly, worry seeping into your tone which seems to melt the girl’s hearts just a bit.

“No, no, it is alright,” Tia stammers slightly, a light hint of red peaking over the top of her collar as she speaks, “it is something we must simply get used to.”

It only takes a matter of time to show the girls their rooms and have them stake their claim on which ones they want. Lilynette and Coyote insist on bunking together inside of a room with earthy brown paint while Luppi chooses a fair ivy green coloration and Tia decides upon one with pure cerulean walls. After allowing the girls to find their rooms and settle in for themselves you decide to head back downstairs and try to reason with Grim once more, perhaps time has made her more understanding and trusting of you. However, before you can even set foot on the stairs the hallway closet bursts open and a pair of hands grab your arms, pulling you in with a powerful **** giving you no chance for escape or even to shout for help.

The second you are fully inside of the cramped hallways closet the door slams shut behind you, enveloping you in pure darkness, “I’ve finally got you…”