@innkeeper-official Darling, I haven't rendered you permanently speechless, have I?
I… I… I think I’m better… hehehehe…
Good, good. I do want you to be able to contribute to discussion, but it's just so hard to resist showering you with the affection you deserve.
I get it! And I love you too! Hehe…
You know... Lycan's rather pretty, isn't she?
She is… and she’s so nice, too…
It's... something to keep in mind, to be sure.
Yeah… still kinda makes me sad that nighttime causes her to be… violent.
Well, not if we have anything to say about it!
Let’s treat this curse!
I'm all for a problem that can be solved with whiskey.
It’ll make for a very interesting time!
That is a sure thing!
I mean, trust me, I’ve seen drunk humans cause a lot of-
(Lycan started some drunk singing… and it was just awful.)
Oh my.
Eh, I've heard worse during my concerts!
Doesn’t mean this is pleasant!
Well, she did warn us.
She did…
I wonder how bad her tone deafness is...
I don’t know… It seems to be pretty bad, though.
Yeaow loud noisesss...
Wait, Mutant, I think you should drink more. You might be in danger if you don’t!
Why now?
You might be getting more hungover, since you’re sensitive to loud noises. If you’re hungover, you’re not drunk. If you’re not drunk, you’ll die.
I don't like loud always. Tha's always a thing...
(They certainly still look drunk)
I just want to be safe, ok?
(Innkeeper grabbed one of the safe bottles and handed it to Mutant.)
Okey!
(Mutant took a swig from the bottle, squeaking in surprise when they realized it was vodka)
Oh, yeah, sorry… again, wanted to be safe… should have warned you it was the yucky drink. I just… grabbed one.
Uearghh...
I’m sorry!
(They just sort of slumped to the ground, slow blinking up at Innkeeper)
(Innkeeper looked at Mutant.)
Sorry… I’m sorry… I’m sorry…
Y'gotta taste it... lemme kiss you...
(Mutant crawled over to Innkeeper)
(Innkeeper, of course, didn’t fight back. Mutant needed to do some loving as well!)
(At least their mouth was on their face this time, but boy did it taste like vodka)
Oh my… I… I think I get it!
(Innkeeper was blushing a little bit, though!)
(Mutant snuggled close to Innkeeper)
Hehehee
Well hi there! Hehehe…
(Mutant started purring)
Awww!
You’re so silly! Very silly!
I'mloveyouu
I love you too!
Hehehe yayy
You’re so silly! You’re a silly little guy and I love you for that!
Eeee
(Mutant flapped their lower hands in excitement)
Happy and silly! Hehehehe!
Happy cuz I got youuu...
Hehehe! I mean, at this point, I saved your life… around three times now.
I coulda died...
But I’m not letting that happen!
Okay 💙 yay
Yay indeed. Hehehe…
(Mutant got cozy and started to drift off)
How long are you gonna be sleeping for?
(Innkeeper said it in a joking tone.)
(Mutant looked at her like that question was incomprehensible)
Hehehe… never mind.
(Mutant laid their head back down and snoozed)
(Lycanthrope looked on while Mutant fell asleep.)
Wish I could sleep like that… but no, I gotta wolf first.
Yes, and it's not even lunchtime yet... although time does get a bit strange around here...
Might be all the alcohol…
Well I don't drink so much that I loose track of time. But, on the subject of lunch, I believe you were promised food.
Oh yes, food! I forgo’ about it!
Do you have a preference?
Not really… but meat. I want meat.
(Minstrel glanced at Innkeeper)
I think we can throw something together...
Okaaay!
(Lycan wiggled one of her feet, like she was wagging a currently nonexistent tail.)
(To Innkeeper) how could anyone not find that incredibly endearing?
It’s… it’s very cute. Just look at her!
Adorable
Seems like the Lycanthropy might be affecting her in her human form! Thankfully, no bloodlust is involved!
I suppose she's a cute puppy in any form!
Yeah!
And cute puppy deserves a treat!
That’s right, so maybe we should get her one!
(Lycanthrope perked up when she heard “treat.”)
Do we have stuff for chicken and rice?
We do!
That sounds like a good meal for a pupper...
Yep! Now let’s get cooking!
To the kitchen!
(Innkeeper made her way to the kitchen.)
(Minstrel followed behind, and got started making the rice)
(Innkeeper started working on the chicken, making sure to season it before cooking.)
(As Minstrel was waiting for the rice to be done, she poured herself another glass of wine)
And here we have the most boring part of innkeeping. Waiting for the food to be done... Hehe…
Mhm. Want a sip? Or would you rather taste it on my lips?
How about both? Hehe…
That works for me...
(Minstrel took a sip and handed the glass to Innkeeper)
(Innkeeper then took a sip from the glass.)
(As soon as Innkeeper lowered the glass, Minstrel closed the distance between the two of them, kissing her)
(And there’s the blush!)
Hehehehe…
(Minstrel pulled away just barely, so that their faces were only inches apart)
I don't want us to burn the food, but when it's done, we will be continuing this...
(She gave a parting kiss to Innkeeper's cheek before stepping away to check on the rice)
I bet we will!
(Innkeeper checked on the chicken.)
(Still watching the rice)
There are a few places I haven't kissed you yet~
... like your neck.
I should probably ask, though... is there anywhere that is off limits? Other than places I'd have to remove clothes to reach, I mean. I know I've had partners in the past ask me to avoid scars, or at least be very gentle when I kiss them...
I don’t think so… but I think we should wait before doing the neck thing… with demons and werewolves, it wouldn’t be too surprising if there are also vampires…
Yeah, and if you let me gently bite your neck, you'll see how not sharp my teeth are!
Tempting…
Love bites... now that's a way to get a girl to blush fast...
As long as it doesn’t break skin!
Of course! I don't want to actually hurt you.
I know you wouldn’t!
Good, good. Now's probably a good time to mention that I'm a tad sensitive about the front of my neck. I can very easily be made to feel strangled when things or people touch it.
It's rather unfortunate, really, chokers are entirely untennable to me!
Oh… good to know! Good to know…
It's always been that way, runs in the family, I suspect.
And I trust you won't tell that information to my enemies, haha!
My lips are sealed!
Good good. So how's the chicken cookin' good lookin?
I think it’s almost done!
Yeah, this rice is good too! There's probably going to be enough for everyone, so I suppose this is lunch!
I know Lycan’s gonna be happy!
…Aaand the chicken’s done!
Smells great, dear!
Thanks!
(Innkeeper got a few plates and pout the chicken on…)
(Minstrel plated the rice after that)
(Then Innkeeper grabbed two of the plates, expecting Minstrel to grab the other two.)
(Minstrel did so, bringing the other plates to the table before going back for her wine glass)
Do you want anything to drink while I'm over here?
No thanks! I can’t do innkeeping when I’m drunk!
(Innkeeper brought the plates she had over.)
Well yes, but I'm pretty sure you have water and orange juice!
Well, then I’ll have water!
(Minstrel got a water for Innkeeper, and Wine for the Mutant, as well as her own wine, and joined them at the table. She also brought the bottle of whiskey that Lycan had been using, trusting that she would bring her glass)
(Lycan wasn’t too drunk, so she did, in fact, bring her glass.)
This smells so good… so good…
Mhm... good food...
(Mutant started eating hastily, as they tend to do)
(Lycanthrope did the same… and she barely used her hands to eat the chicken. Oh my god.)
Ha! I suppose they're not fond of cutlery!
(Innkeeper was eating at a more reasonable pace.)
Or restraint… I’m not gonna stop them, but…
Maybe we don't let them have seconds while they're like this?
Maybe.
Well, at least they enjoy our cooking!
That’s true. That’s true.
(Minstrel ate at a more restrained pace)
Mm, this chicken really is seasoned to perfection!
Oh, thank you!
(Minstrel smiled before going back to her food)
Man, this is great! Really great! Better than the stuff in the wild!
Do you not usually eat in your human form?
Not a lot… bu’ I still eat! Like… I eat lunch… and a small dinner… and I’m usually not hungry when I wake up due to the wolf thing so I often skip breakfast.
I see. Well, I'm glad you're enjoying the food!
Hehehe…
(There was a “chirp!” noise upstairs, and Lycanthrope stared in the direction of the noise.)
(Mutant did the same, stopping everything it was doing, though it seemed more afraid than Lycan was)
What… was that?
(Mutant didn't respond, waiting to see if they would hear the sound again)
…
…
…
(After a good few minutes, another chirp played.)
(Mutant flinched)
What… um…
I don't like this...
Can the noise… stop? Blease?
Yeah...
(There was silence for a few moments… before another chirp. Innkeeper didn’t say anything, but it was clear she was getting ticked off.)
I's not... natural... scary... scary robo bird...
I swear to all that is holy, if Magician number two is wrong and she’s alive… I am going to slaughter that bitch so badly that she won’t even be able to be revived.
(It seems like Slayer took control… even though she hates every second of this.)
(Mutant flinched, curling up and hugging their knees)
Slayer, let's not get too hasty. We should just find the origin of the noise! I'm sure there's an innocent explanation.
So that’s what they mean by “becoming someone else...”
(Lycanthrope looked fucking terrified.)