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Drake’s lips quirked a little as Lilac attempted to say the word ‘alcohol’, clearly finding it a little bit of a trip. And he certainly couldn’t disagree that humans were weird, but it was part of what fascinated him so about them. They were such strange, and wonderful creatures. He looked back at Julia who seemed even more excited than before, even offering to take Lilac back for an after party at her dorm. It took him a moment to click on what she meant and he couldn’t help but snicker a little. He looked back at Lilac, remaining quiet as he wanted to see what the Dryad would say.

Luanna’s smile widened as Jessica began to speak again, claiming that her ravishing presence made it hard to concentrate in class. While she had an inkling as to where this might be going, she couldn’t blame the three girls from being so distracted due to their very nature. She tilted her head to the side, raising an eyebrow when Jessica said that they wanted to discuss their latest grades. She felt a little surprised that that was the reason they were here. However that changed when they said that they would make it worth her consideration. A slow smile formed on her lips as he eyes moved from Jessica, to Giana and then to Claire before they moved back to Jessica as she eyed the popped button. She had a strong suspicion as to what their plan was, and she certainly had no objections to it. But she was going to play a little ignorant as her eyes focused back on Jessica’s face, “Oh? And what are you offering? To concentrate better in class?” She smirked a little at Jessica, as it was clear that the last thing was more of a tease than a serious question.

So focused on her work, Luanna didn’t initially notice the triplets entering her classroom. It was only when she heard one of her snakes hiss softly in warning did she look up and away from her computer to see the three approached her desk. Luanna sat back in her chair, secretly relieved that there was something to distract her from the awful work that seemed to never get anywhere. She knew the triplets well. They weren’t the best of her students, but certainly three of the most interesting. Classes were never dull when they were there. As Jessica leaned onto the table, Luanna smiled a little as she was greeted. She was well aware of the lustful stare directed at her, as it certainly wasn’t the first time she had seen this look from any of the three girls. The medusa leaned forward a little, resting her elbow on the table as she put her chin into the palm of her hand, “Miss you? Of course I did. Why wouldn’t I miss three of my most interesting students? And thank you… my beauties are having a good day today….” She reached up, affectionately running a finger under the jaw of one of her white snakes, causing the animal to hiss softly in pleasure, “I assume you must have missed me, otherwise you three lovely ladies would be elsewhere. What can I do for you?” She inquired.

Location: Bear’s gun shop Victor’s eyebrows shot up in surprise when Bear said that the two cougars would pay for four weeks worth of rent. It was a really good deal, and one that he certainly wasn’t going to turn down in his situation, even if it was nothing more than a small cot in front of the fireplace. About the only deal breaker was if he had to share a room with the bear. Despite Bear’s assurances, he didn’t feel entirely comfortable with the animal. He was pleasantly surprised when Bear explained that it was a room with a full sized bed. He gave Bear a rather bemused room, before deciding to do just that. Leaving his refilled glass on the counter, he stepped away from it. This caused Fenni to come to alert and he motioned with his hand causing the wolf dog to relax and sit back down. Fenni’s tongue lolled out the side of his mouth as he panted softly. Victor went to where the stairs were and went upstairs, his footsteps causing the wood to creak softly. When he reached the landing, he saw a rather well built and well maintained landing. He moved to the indicated door on the right and opened it up to see that while the room was plain, it was comfortable looking. It had a single bed, already made, and a wooden chest of drawers. It would more than he had hoped for. With a slight shrug, he turned and made his way downstairs to rejoin Bear at the counter, “That’s a really nice room for what you’re accepting as payment.” He picked up his glass and took a small sip. He tilted his head a little, flicking his hat up in a manner that Bear could now see the scar across his right eye, “I can’t help but be curious as to why you’re being so nice to a stranger?” He inquired. He wasn’t being rude, or wanting to reject the offer, but he couldn’t help but wonder.

Luanna sighed in slight irritation as she sat back in her chair and looked at the computer screen in front of her. While she had become somewhat proficient in the use of these machines, she still found the things irritating at times. She still was unable to type as quickly as some people were, who seemed to merely touch the keyboard to cause the words to appear on the screen. She struggled somewhat to become proficient in the damn thing, and often had to resort to pecking at the keyboard. It made any work she had to do, far more tedious. She much preferred being able to write with a quill and parchment and she did, for the most part. It was just unfortunate that some of the things simply had to be done on the computer. She rubbed her forehead, willing away the headache that she could feel coming on. With a muttered curse, she leaned forwards and began to peck at the keyboard once again. This was not how she pictured spending her free time, when she didn’t have a class scheduled. She wished she were at her favourite coffee shop, having a nice hot cup of coffee instead of being stuck inside of her empty classroom doing work. @JennyDK

Drake couldn’t help but to smile a little at Lilac’s attempt to figure out what a party was. He had to suppress a chuckle when she stopped, and danced a little, looking like a bush swaying in the wind. He stepped himself, and watched with a smile, as he found the little dance adorable. He finally pulled his eyes away from her as he looked over at Julia as she explained what a party was. At her offer, Drake nodded to show he agreed to the offer before he said, “She’s taking me down town to a…. Bar? Apparently it will be fun and have some… drinking involved. I’ve never drunk alcohol before, but I’m going to try it. It’s something humans do and I’m trying to learn all about them. It’s why I’m here.”

When she felt his lips upon her own, Ivy seemed to close her eyes, letting out a sigh and leaning closer against him, enjoying the feeling of his body pressing against her own. A soft moan escaped her even as she kissed him back, enjoying the slow and sensual pace. When she felt the bump in his trousers, she ground herself down again in a deliberate fashion. She couldn’t wait to see how large he was. He certainly felt sizable, and she almost regretted the cloth that separated them. She could feel her womanhood aching, desperate to feel his cock sliding into her but she knew that patience would reap great reward. She shivered again when she felt his hand leave her arse before his fingers ghosted underneath her shirt. She loved the feeling of his fingers moving across her skin, leaving trails of fire behind that only excited her further. She moaned again when she felt his hand cupping her breast, the globe of flesh fitting perfectly into his hand. She shivered again when his thumb moved across the sensitive nub, sending tingles of pleasure racing down her spine and straight to her womanhood. Her crotch ground down into him harder. Her body seemed to be getting hotter with each passing moment. Her clothes were beginning to irritate against her sensitised skin. Sensing that it was time to further the kiss, Ivy moaned softly as she allowed her tongue to probe against Salvatore’s lips, willing to deepen the kiss and make it more passionate. The fingers fiddling with his belt slowly pulled it loose, before slowly undoing his trousers. She then allowed a hand to slip inside, her fingers brushing against his manhood as she was eager to feel the hot, hard flesh and how large he was.

Drake’s interest peaked when she mentioned the Glowing Forest and he looked over her, wondering if that was where she hailed from. He had never seen her before, but then the forest was large and even if she did life there, the chances of her coming across one of his people were slim due to their rarity. He nodded slightly when she explained why having long hair was advantageous. It made sense. At her comment about the ground being so different, he glanced down and had to agree with her. He had found it strange himself but after a little while he had adapted. The one thing that still slightly bothered him were the clothes. Those he was still getting used to but he had been told that humans were uncomfortable with nakedness. It was why he was not entirely bothered by the fact that Julia was naked. He was more bothered by the touching from someone he had only just met. He watched as her hair formed up into branches, something that fascinated him. He could see now that it was no problem for a Dryad to have hair like she did. He opened his mouth to ask if the Glowing Forest was her home when Julia spoke up, asking her own question. Drake closed his mouth, not wanting to interrupt any kind of reply that Lilac had for the Manticore girl.

Drake noticed Lilac stumble a little just in front of him, and he was worried that she would fall onto her face but was relieved when she caught herself, even if it was by putting a hand on Julia’s wings. He blinked at her when she scooted a little closer, clearly worried that she had irritated the Manticore girl, but from his interaction with her earlier, he doubted she would be annoyed. His thoughts were proven true when Julia turned to look over her shoulder, before offering her tail to help balance her better. While it was unlikely to help prevent Lilac from tripping over her hair, it would be very helpful to stop her from falling over. Or, even more concerning, over the rail. He looked at her hair which tailed along the floor even as she continued to leave grass and flowers in her wake. Unable to stop himself, as his urge to know was overwhelming especially as he had seen Dryad’s all his life but never had the chance to speak with one, he asked, “Why do Dryad’s have such long hair? Doesn’t it get in the way when moving through the forest?”

Ivy couldn’t help the small shiver of delight when she felt his hands settle themselves on her thighs. She loved the feeling of his large warm hands against her flesh, it almost made her purr in delight. She could feel her pulse quickening in excitement as she felt his hand caressing the soft flesh. Her own fingers continued to trace the large scars, her touch light and teasing. She was certainly curious about the scars, but she felt that now was perhaps the wrong time to ask. Plus she realised that she didn’t know him that well, and he might not appreciate someone he was not at least good friends with, asking about them. She was broken from her thoughts when he spoke, and she smiled back at him, “That’s exactly how I view it.” She said before giggling a little as he casually winked at her. Her hands moved back up over his chest, feeling the chiseled muscles under her fingertips. As her hand moved further up his chest, she could feel the strong beating of his heart. Her eyes half closed as she felt his hands moving onto her arse, groping them with a sure, confident touch. It caused her to let out a soft moan as she pushed her arse back towards into him, unintentionally grinding her crotch down into his. “Mmm~” She moaned out as he felt his fingers sliding under the material, touching what had previously been hidden. She ground her arse down again, her half lidded eyes shining with lust. Leaning down, she lightly kissed his collarbone as her fingers moved downwards once again, teasingly toying with his belt but not yet undoing it. She then raised her head slightly, locking her lust-filled eyes with his own, close enough that if he wanted to kiss all he had to do was lean his head forward slightly. She knew that not all of her lovers like to be kissed, preferring a rather cold and animalistic fuck. But she always left the chance open, as she enjoyed the feeling of another tongue grappling with her own.

So focused on Julia’s assurances that she could take them where Lilac wanted to go, he didn’t notice the Dryad’s movement until the last moment. As he felt the flower tucked behind his ear, he flinched away from the contact before he realised who it was. A little embarrassed, his cheeks reddened a little as he reached up to feel what she had placed there. The petals were silky to the touch and after a moment he could smell its sweet scent. It made him relax a little as it reminded him of home, something familiar in such an alien place. He wondered if she knew anything about the Glowing forest and the unique plants found within. As he lowered his hand, he let out a quiet, “T-thanks.” He before he moved to follow the two down the aisle.

Drake was relieved that Julia was already somewhat familiar with the library already. The last thing he wanted was to be aimlessly wandering the aisles looking for these books. At the mention of a ‘PC’, he gives her a confused look. He had no idea what she was even referring to, as the term was completely alien to him. At first, he wondered if she was talking about some kind of filing system. It made sense that humans would invent a good filing system. Despite their oddities, they were a rather neat species and liked to organise things. He then looked down and away from Julia as she once again began to stutter a little, and he was beginning to wonder if he should leave the two alone since it was clear that Julia really liked Lilac. But at the same time, he wanted to help Lilac look for the books she was after. He knew that in her position, with being so new, he would appreciate any kind of help. Even if it was from those that are just as clueless as he was. He was lucky to have stumbled upon the material he was after. He glanced over at Lilac again, unconsciously giving her a small smile before he looked back at Julia, “So… where is the section these books could be in?” He asked, inviting her to lead the way.

Ivy watched as Salvatore settled himself comfortably on the sofa, looking rather at ease as he settled back. She stepped up towards him, pausing when he asked his question. She tilted her head a little, considering how to answer him. She knew that some would disapprove of her rather… free love policy. But she felt that as long as she wasn’t in a committed relationship, she should feel no guilt in the pleasure of others. When he removed the scarf from himself, she gave him a small smile before she slipped onto his lap. Not breaking eye contact, she bit down on the middle finger of her right glove and pulled her hand from it. She then threw it over her shoulder as she allowed her fingers to lightly trace the large, mysterious scars that were visible. Removing the left glove in the same manner, she began to slowly undo the buttons on his shirt as she finally answered his question, “Often?... perhaps.” She looked back up at him as she allowed her fingers to push open his shirt a little more as she lightly traced his muscular abs. In a soft voice she continued, “I like to please people. Whether with the candy that I sell, or with my body. I… enjoy it very much.” She smirked slightly at him as she took her time to explore his well built chest. She had never seen someone so muscular before, and she was both fascinated and drawn to it. Ivy was dressed in much the same way as her image, which gave Salvatore a good amount of flesh to explore. She had never been one to wear many clothes, always finding them so restrictive. If it were legal, she would likely wear nothing at all. But it was also because she liked to feel the touch of others on her bare skin. And with how she was settled on his lap, Salvatore was free to explore her body as much as he wished.

Drake nodded a little when she introduced herself. While he expected a name like that, he still rather liked it. It suited her. When the piece of paper was thrust towards them, he looked over Julia’s shoulder to see what was written on it. He was unfamiliar with the books that were listed on the paper, but he wasn’t adverse to helping. He glanced at Julia when she offered her help, and he nodded in agreement, “I don’t know any of these either. But they should be somewhere…” He looked up at the large shelves before back down at the paper, focusing on it for a moment, “I haven’t been here long either so… I… I don’t know where things are in the library yet. All I’ve managed to find was human history.” He said, looking a little abashed as he rubbed the side of his neck. He looked down at the floor as Lilac drew attention, and his eyes traced the line of plants that showed where she had walked. It was clear that she was young. Certainly young enough to not yet have complete control over her natural abilities. Looking back at Julia, he asked, “Do you know if there is any kind or library index we could look at that would tell us if these books are here… and where they are?”

“Absolutely.” Ivy eagerly agreed to his first comment. She had never really needed anything fancy to have fun. As long as her partner was good, and was having fun themselves, then she was more than happy. She watched as he moved, clearly waiting for her to step out from behind the counter. When he told her to lead the way, she eagerly nodded and came out from around the counter. Taking a few moments, she went to the door and locked it to prevent anyone from simply walking in. She returned and, with a flirtatious smile, turned and lead the way to the back of the shop. She lifted the bar to pass behind the ice cream counter, leaving it up for him. Going through a door that was marked as ‘staff only’, Ivy came into a reasonably sized staff room. There were a few lockers to her right, for when she got herself some new staff that would allow her to remain open while on breaks. Opposite the lockers was a very small kitchen area with a small counter space, a small fridge and a microwave, along with a small table with four chairs around it. On their right was a comfortable sofa and a coffee table. There was another door that was marked with ‘office’ which was clearly where she did the administrative duties. She turned around when they entered and smiled, “I think you will be a lot more comfortable in here. I aim to please my customers, especially my customers. Please, sit down and allow me to make you happy.” The last part was said in a seductive purr, as her blue eyes glinted with lust as they moved up and down his sculpted body. She couldn’t wait to see more, and was even more excited to see what kind of cock he was hiding.

Drake was relieved when they were finally able to get all of the books back onto the shelf. He gave the girl a slight nod when she thanked them, before he silently shrugged at her apology to show that he wasn’t particularly bothered. He then blinked when he heard Julia began to speak, and to his shock she was stuttering nearly as bad as the Dryad. He turned to look at her, not bothering to hide his surprise. Not once during his interaction with her, was she this nervous. Even when flying on his back, despite his complete lack of experience in flying with that kind of weight. It made him feel even more nervous himself and he looked back at the Dryad before he realised why Julia might be a bit nervous. He had to admit, the Dryad looked quite beautiful, even for her kind. To try and dispel some of tension that he felt was beginning to build, he cleared his throat a little before introducing himself, “I’m Drake. Er, hello. Nice to… ah, meet you.” He then gave her a slightly nervous smile.

Ivy felt herself getting a little impatient while she waited. She was eager for Salvatore to return so that she could enjoy the break that she felt that she needed right now as she wanted to relax and enjoy the company of a good man who she hoped would fuck her good. She looked back down at her phone but saw that there was nothing there. Her fingers tapped nervously on the counter. Movement caught her attention in the corner of her eye, and she immediately looked towards it and a smile blossomed on her face when she saw it was Salvatore. Her eyes tracked him as he stepped back into the store and moved up to the counter that she stood behind. As he leaned down, she leaned forwards a little, tilting her head up at him with a smile. At his question, the corner of her lip twitched a little before she said, “I know it isn’t fancy, but I have the staff room and my office. Both good places to enjoy each other's company. Unless you have any suggestions? I’m all ears.”

“So am I~” Ivy said with a sweet smile, removing her lollipop to speak without it hindering her words. She watched as he stepped towards the exit, glancing back at her before he left. She continued to watch him out of the window as he walked off. She then turned her attention back to her store and her customers, almost willing for the hour to just fly by. While she had felt better while Salvatore was here, now that he was gone she found herself glancing back out of the window to keep an eye out for that strange woman that had come in. Almost skittishly, Ivy served her customers and exchanged small pleasantries as they bought the sweets she had lovingly hand made. When the hour was coming to a close, she slipped off of her stool and flipped the sign on the door to say that they were closed. There were still a couple of customers in the store, but she didn’t want anymore coming in right now. She returned to the counter, glancing to check on the two remaining individuals, before she picked up her phone from its hiding place and, using the number on the card, sent Salvatore a text reading ‘Ten minutes ;)’ She put her phone down just as one of the customers came up to the counter. She moved through the process as quickly as she could, while still being polite about it. She didn’t get a chance to check her phone after, as the last customer stepped up to purchase their sweets. Once they were dealt with and out of the door, Ivy picked up her phone to check if Salvatore had texted her back before she glanced up and out of the window to see if she could spot him.

When he seemed taken back, Ivy wondered if she had been far too subtle in her hints. However when he glanced around the store and looked back at her before sliding a business card, she grew hopeful. Her hope was confirmed when he told her to contact him when she was on her break. Her smile widened as he smirked and winked at her and she felt herself becoming excited. It had been a while since she had seen any kind of action, and it was something that had always comforted her when she was sad, or distressed. Pulling the card closer, she lifted it up and looked down at the card. It only took her a few moments for her to read the text. With a happy smile, she removed the lollipop again and looked up at him, “In about an hour. I’ll send you a text, so keep an eye out for it.” She said, keeping her voice low and laced with a seductive undertone.

As Drake picked up some of the books, he glanced up at the Dryad as she seemed to be covered in rose bush thorns. He grimaced, hoping that none of them had damaged any of the books, as he wouldn’t want her to be in any kind of trouble with the staff. He glanced around, a little worried that someone was going to appear out of thin air and start telling them off. He picked a few more of the books up, slipping them onto the shelf. He then noticed that she was fumbling and dropping the books. He winced and when she seemed to drop a heavy took, he reached out and caught it. He wanted to pet her on the shoulder and assure her that she was fine, but he felt himself freeze for a moment before doing as Julia suggested, and trying to step out of his comfort zone, “Don’t worry. We’ll help you get everything sorted before anyone notices.” He told her, giving her a small smile before he busied himself with picking up more books and putting them back onto the shelf.

Ivy seemed to consider what she could do for him, and glanced around the store. It was a shame that there were still people browsing. The lollipop stick moved from side to side as she moved the sweet around in her mouth with her tongue. She then pushed herself slightly up on her hands, straightening her back as she did so. Removing the sweet from her pocket, “Well…” She then gave him a flirtatious smile, “I am due to have a break. And my candies aren’t the only sweet things I offer. Only for the special customers, though.” She gave him a slight wink before she slipped the lollipop back into her mouth. She hoped he both understood, and accepted her offer. While she would be disappointed, she wouldn’t blame him for declining her. She knew he was a busy man, and it would be selfish of her to monopolise his time.

At the mention of her family, Drake felt himself grow curious. He wanted to know who her family were, and what they were like. He understood the potential feelings of isolation from one's family, as the glowing forest was deep within the monsters realm. He opened his mouth to begin asking about her family when there was a sudden yelp, followed by the clattering of books on the floor. Drake flinched a little, looking up and down the aisle to see another student lying on the floor in a small pile of books. Drake moved quickly behind Julia although as his human form was slower than her flying, he arrived a few moments after she did. He looked at the books and then at the curious individual that was lying on the floor. It took him a few moments, but he recognised her as a Dryad. There were some that lived in the forest of his home, and it made him curious as to what she was doing here. To his relief, Julia was the one that started speaking to the Dryad to ask if she was alright. As concerned as he was, he was unfamiliar with this newcomer and didn’t really want to start any kind of conversation unless he absolutely had to. Instead, he began to carefully pick up some of the books so that they were no longer on the stranger.

One of Ivy’s eyebrows rose a little when he waved away her offerto do something in return for him. It seemed that he had missed the subtle hint, which surprised her given his reputation. When he insisted that he would never want to make her give him anything, she pulled the lollipop from her mouth with a sound that sounded almost like a blown kiss. Holding the sweet in one hand, she leaned on the counter, tilting her head up at him, “I didn’t offer to do something in return because I feel like I have to. I want to do something in return because I want to, not because I have to. Otherwise it’s not much of a thank you, now is it?” She asked pointedly before she slowly lifted the lollipop to her mouth and put it back in.

When Salvatore accepted that she was reluctant to accept his yet, and yet still offering her a lifeline should she want it, Ivy smiled up at him, letting him see the grateful look in her eyes. Her smile widened when he proclaimed that she, like everyone else in the mall, was under his protection. That thought made her relax a little more although she knew that there was little that Salvatore could do if this woman was able to scramble even CCTV but she supposed a scrambling like that should act as a red flag for security. At least, she hoped. She watched as he picked up a lollipop, one of the ones set near the counter for people to pick up on their way out. As he put the coins down on the counter, she said softly, “Thank you.” While it seemed like she was thanking him for the money, she was also thanking him for his reassuring words. With her spare hand, she picked them up and opened the cash register and quickly slipped the coins into it. She pushed it close with a soft click as he looked away for a moment again, before speaking again. Her head tilted slightly as she listened to him before she blushed again when he called her petite and precious. For a moment, she couldn’t find her voice so she licked her lollipop for a moment to gather herself. She then said, “Y-you weren’t pushy. I really appreciate it… I just would feel bad accepting. Especially from someone as important as yourself. You’re very kind, and very generous. Just knowing that you’ll do everything you can to make this mall safe makes me feel better. I just wish I could do something to thank you in return.” She then gave him a slightly coy smile, as intentionally or not, his words seemed to express some measure of interest in her. She popped the lollipop back into her mouth, sucking on it slightly.

Ivy was so glad that she was proven to not be losing her mind when Salvatore immediately knew who he was talking about. But his words about there never being enough evidence to catch her concerned her. It seemed that there was every chance that she would return to terrorise her again, and there would be nothing she could do about it. It scared her to know that someone could do such things and get away with it. It usually tended to make such people more bold. Ivy didn’t want to see that woman ever again, and silently prayed to whatever God would answer, to keep her away. She felt a warm weight on the top of her head, and she looked up, blinking at the gentle touch. She frowned a little when he said that she was not going to be under her bed. She was about to argue back, but stopped when he brought up the point that unless she followed Ivy home, the girl wouldn’t know where she lived. He had a point. She was brand new here in town, only a few weeks of which most of that time had been setting up her store. While she lived alone in a small one bedroom apartment, she had never noticed anyone follow her before. Her frown deepened through when Salvatore said that while he had connections with all kinds of organisations, they couldn’t act against her. It seemed so unfair that someone like that woman would be able to get away with doing so much. His advice, while sound, alarmed her, causing her eyes to widen slightly. That was not reassuring to her in the slightest and she felt herself tense again, glancing out of the window just in case there was a scarecrow staring at her from across the street. Gulping nervously, she looked back at Salvatore. His offer startled her and for a moment she stared at him in surprise for a moment, before immediately feeling bad, “O-Oh! I don’t want to be a bother! You really don’t have to do that for me, really!” She hushed for a moment, her cheeks flushing a little as she explained, “I would feel really bad for accepting, sir. And what if she plans to do something, but not tonight? I appreciate the offer, sir. It means a lot. But I think it will be best to just follow your advice. I haven’t been here long, so I think you’re right; she doesn’t know where I live. I just need to be vigilant.”