Miko has arranged for a special date at Aisa Bathhouse for her and Ei after pulling some (morally questionable) strings. As the two spend some much-needed alone time together, Ei cryptically reveals she’s been reading one of the kitsune’s newest light novels…and isn’t pleased with some characterization. Instead, she gives the owner of Yae Publishing House some inspiration for the next book in the series.
(Note: If you haven’t read the in-game light novel Pretty Please, Kitsune Guuji, you may want to take a quick look before reading this fic!)
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The kitsune pranced up the path that meandered between the Inazuman merchant booths. Citizens quickly lowered their gaze in an attempt to avoid the familiar but frightening sensation of her amethyst-colored eyes staring into the depths of their souls. As she crossed the bridge, Yae Miko caught sight of the violet-haired woman she was searching for standing under the designated Sakura tree, its light pink petals still lingering in the strands of her hair.
“Oh! Miko! There you are,” Ei exclaimed.
“I hope you haven’t been waiting long,” Miko purred while gently pulling the flower out of the other woman’s tresses.
Clasping it in her hand, Miko brought it close to her chest and closed her eyes. Slowly opening her palm, she blew out a light puff of air and watched it dance in the wind. Ei raised an eyebrow out of curiosity.
“Just making a wish,” Miko laughed as she linked her arm with Ei’s. “Come now, we have a much-needed day of relaxation ahead of us,” she said as she led them to Aisa Bathhouse.
“G-guuji Yae! L-lady Ei! Welcome,” Aikawa Susumu stuttered. “You two are in l-luck. You have the entire p-place to yourselves.”
Miko rolled her eyes at the owner of the establishment as he tripped over his words.
“Really? The entire bathhouse?” Ei asked in shock.
“Y-yes, thanks to Guuji Yae here,” he responded.
“Oh, it was nothing, Ei. Really. It’s much deserved and it’ll ensure nobody will interrupt us as we…discuss important matters,” she insisted.
As she walked past the owner, she growled under her breath, “You better guarantee we’re not bothered, lest your wife happens to learn of those spicy harem light novels you’ve been purchasing behind her back.”
With a hesitant smile, he muttered, “Of course. Right this way.” He showed them to the private room where they could leave their belongings.
“You may leave us now,” Miko gestured. The two disrobed and wrapped themselves in the soft, warm towels they’d been provided. Ei approached Miko from behind, sliding her hand through her hair.
Miko released a quiet purr. The shogun’s elegant fingers moved to slowly unhook the weighted earrings that typically kept the kitsune’s ears lowered so they’d be less noticeable. “Since we’re alone, we can get rid of these temporarily. I’ve always found your ears quite adorable,” Ei said, massaging them as each one popped free.
“Mmmm, Ei, we have plenty of time. Let’s not get carried away now, hmm? You know what you do to me,” Miko hummed as she pulled her hand down, interlocked their fingers, and led her toward the bath.
The two sat in the steamy water taking in this rare moment of downtime. Miko rested her back against Ei’s chest, and Ei wrapped her arms around her slim waist.
“What should we order for an after-bath snack?” Ei asked as she kissed Miko’s cheek.
“You’ve always got food on the brain, hmm?” Miko chuckled. “Whatever you want, love. It’s on me.”
“Let me see…do you think they have Butter Crab on the menu?” Ei asked as she watched Miko’s ears twitch back. This was not the answer she was expecting. Dango would have been far less surprising.
“Um…I’m not sure, but we could definitely ask,” Miko replied cautiously.
“Yay! Butter Crab, my favorite!” Ei exclaimed.
Miko gulped, her hands busying themselves. “There’s no way she knows. It’s just a coincidence,” she thought to herself.
Ei tightened her grip around her. “Oh, yay, Miko! I am so glad we get to spend this time together. Since I only spend most of my days with someone who has fluffy ears and a teasing voice. Yay for spending time together!”
Miko stiffened against her touch as Ei kissed her shoulder. “You want me to keep saying ‘yay’? I recently read somewhere that it’s my signature line,” she said as she licked up Miko’s neck.
“I-I have no idea what you’re talking about,” Miko stammered.
Ei slid her hand between Miko’s thighs, her fingers sliding and swirling against her clit. Miko’s head snapped back against her shoulder as Ei nipped at the exposed skin on her neck.
“Ahhh Ei,” Miko whispered as she bit the back of her hand to stop herself from moaning.
“Seems someone has been a naughty kitsune. Writing me in such a way,” Ei taunted as she continued to rub her sensitive bud.
Miko grabbed the shogun’s wrist with her other hand to try and still her movements. “Ah, ah, ah. You’re going to take your punishment,” Ei murmured against her neck.
The kitsune’s legs shook as she bit down harder to prevent any sounds from escaping her. As she was about to reach her peak, Ei abruptly stopped and pulled away.
Miko’s ears shot up in surprise. “Ei! I-I was almost there! What…why?” she whined disappointedly.
“You can wait until we get back to the room. Oh…and I forbid you from finishing yourself,” Ei commanded.
A growl rumbled through Miko’s chest as the two resumed their quiet soak. She tried to ignore the throbbing need for release and knew she was going to have to explain herself when they got out.
After what felt like an eternity, they finally got out, dried themselves off, and made their way back to the private room they were about to share for the night.
———-
After donning the light yukata provided by the bathhouse, the two women sat at the small table where a variety of snacks and drinks had been laid out for them. As Ei partook of an onigiri, Miko simply picked at some Sakura mochi.
“What’s the matter, Miko? Not hungry?” Ei inquired.
“Not particularly. Why?” She responded in a cool tone.
“Oh, no reason. I just wanted to make sure you…hadn’t caught a cold.”
At this point, it was clear: Word had gotten around about Pretty Please, Kitsune Guuji? It was a current best-seller at Yae Publishing House, and Miko should have known Ei’s curiosity would get the better of her.
Miko looked up guiltily. “Ok, you’ve caught me. So what? Are you mad about the light novel? Or did you just want to tease me about it?”
Ei smiled softly. “I’m not angry in the slightest. Well, I’m not exactly thrilled about how I’m portrayed at the start, but I was impressed by how accurately you captured my feelings about how I see you versus how I perceive others,” she explained.
Miko’s ears dropped. “Ei, I…”
Ei held up her hand in a gesture that begged her to let her finish. “‘Just think about it: thousands of people putting on the same face in your presence.’ With how sarcastic you are, there are times when I’m not sure if you truly understand the weight of being in my position. But it’s clear to me now that I’ve taken you for granted.”
The kitsune heaved a sigh of relief before she heard Ei clear her throat.
“However…about the last portion of the story. Miko, what were you thinking? Anyone with a brain is going to figure out these characters are modeled after you and me. It’s far too suggestive. As you so aptly wrote, you know people revere me. I don’t want them to perceive me as weak, or worse yet, taking advantage of you and your position, either.”
Miko scoffed. “Ei, dear, don’t be ridiculous. The ending is completely up to interpretation!”
Ei was done playing games. “Up to interpretation!? Miko, does ‘She feeds me the Rainbow Aster in a way that I'd never dare to imagine’ read like it’s up to interpretation to you?!”
Unable to come up with a retort, Miko remained silent. Ei sighed in resignation. “Fine. You want to play dumb? Let me show you how I interpret this scene,” she stated in the tone she used when she was about to prove someone wrong.
Among the food set up at their table was also an incredibly expensive (and incredibly strong) bottle of saké. Ei carefully grabbed the ornate tokkuri flask and poured some of the liquid into one of the small cups provided. Bringing it to her lips, she drank but did not swallow. Miko’s eyes widened in arousal as she realized what was coming next.
Ei’s hand came to rest on the back of her neck, her fingers grasping the fine hairs at her nape. Miko felt her grip tighten, and a low groan escaped as their lips met and warm saké dripped from Ei’s mouth into her own.
The alcohol burned as it traveled down her throat and hit her stomach. Heat immediately ripped through her body and she could already feel it start to mess with her head. She was a big talker, but between the two, Ei was the one who could actually hold her liquor.
When the shogun finally pulled away, she noticed some of the saké had dribbled down the side of Miko’s mouth. Her tongue darted out to lick it up and Miko’s breath caught in her throat.
“I believe the line you’re looking for is, ‘Why does it feel so sweet at the corner of my lips?’” Ei teasingly murmured.
“Why don’t you show me what happens in the next volume of the series? I could always use new ideas for my writing,” Miko said as she took Ei’s bottom lip between her fangs. She knew very well what effect this had on her, and the response was as she expected.
Ei roughly shoved her down on the tatami flooring with a snarl. The belt of Miko’s yukata had started to come loose, and her exposed skin only drove her desire deeper.
“Hmmm, yes…let me think. Since readers are already talking, why not give them more of what they really want? The Rainbow Aster drink you mention in the first volume is so boring. I’d much rather have your juices lingering on my lips,” Ei retorted. Her hands reached down to pull what remained of the knot in her belt loose. Miko sighed as her legs fell open willingly.
Slithering down her body, Ei traced the taught muscles of Miko’s toned stomach with her tongue.
“This would make for an…awfully explicit light novel, Ei…” she panted, trying to make it seem like she had the upper hand.
“My dear Miko…you’re telling me you don’t want to continue the story? Think about how disappointed your readers will be…” Ei chastised as she nudged her shoulders between her thighs. Looking up at her, she instructed, “You’re going to have to look at me if you want to properly capture the details in writing.”
Miko glanced downward, her head spinning from the effects of the alcohol now in her system. “You talk too much, Ei. How about you give me something worth writing about, hmmm?”
Never one to back down from a challenge, Ei took one languid lick across her folds. Miko let out a moan that made her extremely thankful the hot spring was empty - she’d never be able to save her reputation if not. She could feel Ei smile against her skin, and it sent a shiver across her entire body.
Ei’s slurps and personal sounds of arousal added to the sensations that now built her toward release. Miko’s hand darted down to pull her in closer as she rode her face, unsatisfied with the current taunting pace the shogun was maintaining.
“Ahhhhhh Ei! Fuck…please…”
“I think you need to say ‘pretty please, almighty shogun.’ That would be a much better title, don’t you think?”
Before Miko could come up with a snarky retort, she shrieked as she felt her orgasm shutter through her core.
Ei left a trail of kisses as she ascended Miko’s body. Stopping when she reached her destination, her mouth crashed against the kitsune’s.
“Oh my…still that eager, are we?” Miko gasped as she pulled away to catch her breath. Guiding Ei to lean back, she crawled on top and straddled her. Her thumbs rubbed in gentle circles against her thighs as she leaned forward and licked between her breasts.
“Miko,” Ei exhaled.
With a hum she acknowledged her response, swirling her tongue on her nipple to get it to rise. One hand made its way to the other breast as she slid another between the archon’s wet entrance.
Ei could feel her hovering over the spot she desperately yearned for her to touch. Grinding her hips against Miko’s in anticipation, she felt her smirk against her chest as a finger slowly stroked up and down her folds. Miko continued to ghost over her sensitive bud before continuing her teasing.
“Ahhhh,” Ei whined as she thrust her hips back and forth, urging the kitsune to move quicker.
Pulling away from her breast, Miko looked up at her mischievously. “What’s the matter, dear? Don’t like being teased back?” She kissed up to Ei’s neck, her lips latching onto bare skin. Her sharp canines pierced the area and she began moaning to add to the sensation. She felt Ei’s arousal pool around her now slick fingers.
“M-miko…p-please,” Ei begged as her grinding against Miko’s lap intensified.
The kitsune inspected her work, a bright red bruise already forming at the mercy of her lips. “You know what I need to hear you say before I allow you to come,” Miko taunted as her violet eyes pierced Ei’s own.
Ei wasn’t the type to give in so easily - she was an archon, damn it. She kissed Miko back in retaliation, their moans reverberating against each other’s mouths, their tongues colliding together.
Static sparked against her skin where Miko was toying with her chest. Her body shook with excitement when she felt small jolts of electro energy pulsing through her nipples. Miko’s hand hovered over her clit as she waited to make a move.
“Pretty please kitsune guuji, make me come,” Ei breathlessly groaned.
“There now, was that so hard?” Miko inquired as she slid two fingers across her clit. Ei panted as she felt her adding pressure between her thighs. When Ei sped up her thrusts, Miko inserted two fingers into her entrance.
“Ohhhhhh, yes!” Ei screamed when Miko hit the spot she knew so well. Moving her fingers in time with Ei’s reckless hips, she felt Ei spasm around her. She heard her shout her name and clutched her close as she rode out her orgasm.
Ei leaned against her, both of their bodies now dripping with sweat from the exertion of their nightly activities.
“You know, we do have the hot springs to ourselves for the rest of the night,” Miko murmured against her ear before taking it between her teeth.
“You’re insatiable, you know that, don’t you?” Ei replied with a bemused chuckle.
A look of mock offense appeared on Miko’s face. “Ei, you wound me! I’m only suggesting we clean ourselves off a bit before settling down for the evening.” Running her hand through Ei’s violet locks, she continued. “And this is what I wished for at the Sakura tree earlier, after all. Just time together, you and me.”
“Hmmm…maybe I’ll agree - if you ask me nicely.”
Miko’s mischievous laughter resounded through the room before she whispered, “pretty please?”
Ei has been locked in her office working furiously away at paperwork as the result of the end of the Vision Hunt Decree. Miko longs to spend more time with her, and decides enough is enough - the only way to get through to her is to do what she does best: Tease.
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The Raiden Shogun sat at her desk working her way through a seemingly endless stack of paperwork. One pile was dedicated to rescinding the Vision Hunt Decree - detailed apologies while returning visions to their rightful owners, her signature splattered across the parchment in dark purple ink. The other heap was the result of said Decree. For those who weren’t as lucky to have survived bouts of insanity caused by having their source of power so suddenly snatched away, even the sincerest expression of regret would never be enough to atone.
Yae Miko loomed in the doorway, her eyes narrowed in deep concentration. She hasn’t come out of that office in days. She knew her beloved had been inundated with responsibilities the second she had resumed her role as Shogun. This shouldn’t have come as a surprise, and it didn’t - not really, anyway. The Kitsune had grown accustomed to waiting. After 500 years, even a week or two was nothing.
But it didn’t make things any easier. Since Ei’s return, they had made up for lost time any chance they got. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Miko had always shrugged off that trite mortal phrase before she knew what loving and losing did to a person. Now, every time they were with each other - the bedroom, the shrine, even the darkest corners of the hallways of Tenshukaku - she treated it as if it were the last time she’d ever hold her in her arms again.
A quiet sigh escaped her as she closed and locked the door and approached the desk.
“Ei, dear. How many times must I tell you? Losing yourself over the past will not make the current situation any better.”
The woman hummed in the affirmative, still lost in thought. The kitsune rolled her eyes in exasperation. Oh, for Archons’ sake! What must I say for her to at least glance my way? After a beat, her lips curled upward into a sinister grin, her canines glistening in the dim candlelight of the room. Sauntering over to Ei’s side, she threw her leg over her and situated herself on her lap.
“Miko! What…when did you get here?”
“Dear me. Are you really that dense, Ei?” She pouted as she nuzzled her neck. “I’ve been here watching you for quite some time now.”
“Oh…well, I apologize. I’ve just been so busy,” Ei responded as she absentmindedly ran her fingers through the soft fur of the kitsune’s tail.
Miko whined at her touch. She had to remain strong if this was going to go her way. “Too busy for me?”
“Dearest, can we please not do this? I really need to make it through what’s here,” she pleaded before kissing her forehead and resuming her scribbling.
A little peck like that wasn’t going to satiate the Guuji. She’d be damned if she’d give in this easy. “Ei, you’ve been in here for days. Please…I miss you…” Miko murmured against the soft skin of her lover’s neck, her lips giving way to fangs as she bit down gently.
“Fuck,” Ei groaned. “I’m begging you, Miko…not now.”
This was going to be harder than she thought. “Fine then. Just keep writing. I’ll entertain myself,” Miko mischievously responded.
The Shogun moved to put the nib of her quill to parchment, then froze. She could feel the kitsune slowly sliding up and down her thigh, her moans rumbling against her throat at each thrust of her hips.
“Ohhhhhhhh, Ei. Just feeling your body against mine gets me so wet,” she groaned into her ear. Snapping her writing utensil in half, she could take no more.
“Really letting those animal instincts kick in, are we? Rutting against my leg like the eager little fox you are,” she said as she sat back in the chair and watched her wriggle desperately.
“Please…it’s been days,” Miko whimpered.
Finally pulling her in, the Shogun kissed her hard. Deftly untying the sash of her kimono, it fell to the ground in a quiet whisper of expensive silk.
“My, and nothing underneath! I knew you were scheming,” Ei murmured into her ear before gently nibbling her lobe.
“Ah! How else…was I supposed to…capture your attention?” She gasped in response as she tore at Ei’s kimono, longing to feel her flesh against her own.
“So eager,” Ei mocked with a dark chuckle before the Guuji’s mouth collided with hers. Grabbing her hands, Miko placed them on her breasts. Getting the hint, the Shogun rubbed her thumbs across her nipples and was rewarded with a loud moan.
Her lap already sopping wet from the kitsune’s arousal, she scooped her up and flipped her onto the desk on her stomach. Ei slammed her hips into Miko’s as she stroked and pulled her tail in rhythm. Miko gripped the edge of the desk as she felt the Shogun nudge her legs apart wider and plunged two fingers into her from behind.
“Archons! Ei! Fuckkkkk…” she hissed.
Kissing up her lower back to her shoulder, Ei commanded, “Come for me, minx,” as she bit down.
Miko shuddered around her digits, the strength of her orgasm causing her eyes to water as she screeched out in pleasure. The other woman released her firm grip on her tail, allowing it to swish to and fro as her heart rate stabilized.
“Now that’s more like it,” the kitsune taunted as she turned around and sat on the desk. “About time you did something other than stare at documents all damn day.”
Sinking back into her chair, Ei shot her a look of disdain. “Miko, you know I’d spend every waking moment with you in bed if I could. I’ve just…got a lot on my mind right now. Could you please cut me a little slack? I gave you what you wanted. Can I get back to work?”
The Guuji rolled her eyes. “Love, just because I got what I wanted doesn’t mean you got what you needed. That being said…I don’t appreciate your attitude.” Her glance shifted toward Ei’s lower half, her inner thighs glistening with the evidence of her own arousal. “I suppose you’d like me to take care of that for you?”
Given her status, Ei wasn’t used to nor did she enjoy begging for what she desired. Her pride was precious to her, and Miko was well aware of this weakness. The Shogun’s cheeks turned a light shade of pink as she thought her next words over carefully.
“I’m sure you’ve got your own duties to attend to, so there’s no need.”
“Oh, come now, Ei. We both know how this little game of yours concludes. Why can’t you just admit you’ve missed this? Missed me? Since you seem to think you can take care of yourself…maybe I can work with that.”
The Shogun cocked an eyebrow curiously. “…I’m listening.”
Miko’s lips stretched into a grin. “It’s simple. All you have to do is watch me and do what I’m doing to yourself. Surely you’re capable of that?”
All thoughts of the work that still needed to be done instantly exited Ei’s mind. “I’d say so,” she managed to croak out. Her throat had grown dry at the mere thought of watching Miko touch herself in front of her.
“Good. Let’s get started then.” The kitsune’s long, nimble fingers moved to palm a handful of her breasts. She massaged herself slowly, letting the sensation fuel her confidence. “Well, don’t just sit there gawking. Get moving. You’re not embarrassed, are you?”
Never one to back down from a challenge, Ei shifted to mirror what Miko was doing. “Embarrassed? Not in the slightest. What’s embarrassing is how much you’re enjoying this,” she said as she nodded to where the Guuji’s slick had dripped onto the desktop.
“Archons you’re cocky,” Miko shot back as her fingertips met her nipples and squeezed gently. “But that’s ok. You’ll break sooner…mmm, fuck…or later.” Ei bit the inside of her cheek to stifle the moan that threatened to come forth as she imitated her actions.
“I’m not that easy to break,” she retorted.
“We’ll see about that,” Miko replied, one of her hands slipping down her belly. The Shogun’s eyes followed in rapt attention as the other woman’s fingers slid through her wet folds. “Ahhh…I’m still quite sensitive from that thorough fucking you gave me earlier. Are you sure you don’t want me to…?”
“That won’t be necessary,” Ei ground out.
Miko shrugged. “Suit yourself. I can’t imagine those work-worn, ink-stained fingers of yours could feel any better than ones that know exactly what you like,” she teased as she slipped a finger inside of herself. The Shogun mimicked her, a sharp intake of breath her only response.
She’s got to be close to giving in. What can I do to…oh! Her eyes lit up as she determined her final move. Sliding her finger out, she lifted it to her lips and sucked seductively.
“Hmmm…sweet, but I do miss the way you taste, Ei.”
And with that, she lost control. “Then why don’t you come over and take it, Miko?”
The kitsune nearly launched herself off the desk as she fell to her knees in front of her. Her tongue lapped at her cunt furiously, not wanting a drop to go to waste. Ei’s fist twisted in pink strands of hair, forcing her deeper between her thighs.
“Fuck…Miko…harder…”
Taking her bud between her lips, she sucked with just enough pressure to send her spinning into the abyss.
“MIKO!” Her name sounded like thunder ripping across the room as she looked up at a very disheveled Shogun.
“You don’t know…the meaning of…fighting fair, do you?” She muttered as she tried to catch her breath.
“Well, you know what they say: All’s fair in love and war. I may not know my way around a battlefield like you do, but I certainly have a few tricks up my sleeve when it comes to exploiting weaknesses.”
“You’re too clever for your own good,” Ei huffed as she pulled the woman onto her lap.
“Ei, dear,” she chastised as she caressed her face. “I’m a kitsune. It’s in my nature to outwit.”
The Shogun chuckled and kissed her deeply. “If this was any indication of what I can expect in the future, perhaps I should get on your bad side more often.”
Ei arrives at the Grand Narukami Shrine for a date with Miko only to discover she’s “not feeling well…” at least according to one of the shrine maidens. Desperate to be of assistance, she makes her way to her quarters, only to find she seems relatively normal. Little does she know, Miko is feeling anything but. Being a kitsune has its perks, but perhaps this isn’t one of them...or is it?
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It wasn’t often Ei made the trek up to Grand Narukami Shrine. She thought it a bit tacky to make more appearances than necessary in a place where people essentially came to worship the Electro Archon.
It had been far too long since she last visited Miko. After coming back from 500 years of solitude, she had promised to spend as much time with her as possible. As the Raiden Shogun, however, this was often made quite difficult. She was constantly being pulled in a myriad of different directions by her people, and, as their god, she didn’t want to shirk her duty to them, either.
Mercifully, Miko understood this. Of course, it didn’t hurt that they had spent many a passionate night together when she returned for good. Now that they had settled back into a sense of normalcy, both of them felt much more comfortable with leaving the other when their respective obligations came calling.
When she had finally reached the peak of Mt. Yougou, she found the shrine quite…empty.
My, how odd. Normally Miko would be the first to greet me with some thinly-veiled sarcastic remark. Where could she be?
Her train of thought was interrupted by Inagi Hotomi, one of the shrine maidens she had met only a few times before.
“Raiden Shogun!” She exclaimed before bowing deeply. “My sincerest apologies! If I had only known you’d be visiting, I would have prepared some tea. What brings you to the shrine today?”
“Please, no need for formalities,” she said with a soft smile. “I simply came to discuss some things with Guuji Yae…would you happen to know where she is?”
The young shrine maiden furrowed her brow. “Oh my…I’m afraid she’s feeling a bit under the weather. If it were anyone else, I’d say come back some other time, but I do know you two are close. She’s in her room resting now if you’d like to see if she’s well enough to receive you.” Ei thanked her and quickly walked toward Miko’s quarters.
Why wouldn’t she have sent word she was feeling ill? She knows I would’ve had a physician sent immediately. Something doesn’t add up.
Arriving at the familiar sliding screen door, she announced her presence.
“Guuji Yae? May I enter?” She knew Miko wouldn’t have to ask who was there - they knew each other by voice alone.
“You may, but please shut the door behind you.”
At this point, Ei was seriously worried. She hadn’t ever heard her sound so…reserved. Doing as she was asked, she saw Miko laying back on her futon, lounging in a loose kimono with a light novel in her lap. Nothing seemed amiss. She’d seen her like this many times before.
“Miko, what in the hell is going on? I was really starting to worry about you. Why is the shrine deserted? I thought we were planning on taking a stroll together today, yet here you are, claiming to not feel well but looking fine to me. Out with it. What’s wrong?”
There was something different in the atmosphere. Miko appeared normal, yes. But as Ei neared her bedside, it seemed as if the kitsune was even more attuned to her proximity. Her ears twitched when Ei spoke, and she could see goosebumps rise on her skin.
“Talk to me, Miko. I want to help,” she said as she reached for her hand. Miko quickly drew it back.
“It’s nothing to worry about. I’m fine, really. I’m just not feeling myself today is all. We all have off days, even archons and their familiars,” Miko said, subtly pulling at the open collar of her kimono.
Ei noticed Miko was fidgeting and making every effort to avoid keeping eye contact with her. As a matter of fact, she was looking everywhere but. This wasn’t like her. Typically, she couldn’t take her eyes off her and always had a sarcastic remark at the ready.
“Come now, Miko, you know you can talk to me about anything,” Ei pushed.
Miko let out a soft whine. She could feel her cheeks warming at Ei’s steady and concerned voice intonating the words “Come now.” If only she knew how badly she wanted to; how badly she wanted to hear her say that as she helped her through her heat cycle. Nevertheless, she had her pride and dignity to uphold. She wasn’t about to reveal this humiliating side of being only partially human. At the end of the day, a kitsune was still an animal at the core.
She was starting to feel like she was in an onsen. Having her mate this close during this time…she needed her so bad she was starting to feel it in her lower abdomen. She wasn’t sure how long she could keep up this act.
“Ei, I….” Before she could finish her sentence, Ei shushed her and placed the back of her hand on Miko’s forehead.
“My gods, Miko! You’re burning up!” Ei said with concern. Repositioning herself, she pulled her by her waist onto her lap so they were now sitting face-to-face. Placing two fingers under her chin, Ei made her look into her eyes. As she brushed a strand of her hair out of the way, she pleaded, “Please…let me take care of you.”
Miko didn’t know what to say. This wasn’t something you could pop a pill for and - poof - it’d be gone. Ei was her medicine. She needed her the same way they both needed air to breathe. Unsure of how to convey her needs, Miko laid her head on Ei’s chest feeling frustrated and defeated.
“I’m here. You don’t have to put up a strong front with me. Talk to me. Tell me what you need,” Ei kept insisting. She started running her hands through Miko’s hair in an attempt to calm and reassure her. When she reached her ears, she gently caressed and massaged them between her fingers.
“Ohhhhhh.” Miko’s groan was muffled by her chest. Ei was completely unaware of the effect her touches had on her. The kitsune could feel her heat building quickly. Her ears were more sensitive than normal, and before she could register what was happening, she saw a flash of light, and suddenly her body was trembling under Ei’s touch.
“Ei…wait! Ahhhh!” Miko yelped.
Ei abruptly stopped massaging her ears as she felt her shudder against her. She blinked a few times and asked, “Miko…did you just…?”
Miko buried her face deeper into Ei’s chest, mortified. She was at peak vulnerability sitting on Ei’s lap with arousal-soaked panties and an uncontrollable urge of wanting…more.
“Ei, I’m so sorry! I…oh, archons, this is incredibly embarrassing. I’m…in heat and every inch of my body is hyper-sensitive right now. It’s been more intense since you’ve been back and we’ve been intimate,” Miko apologized.
She averted her gaze awkwardly. “Please just pretend this never happened. I’d never expect you to do anything about it. You can go. I’m used to taking care of it myself.”
Ei was shocked but also hurt that Miko assumed she wouldn’t want to help her. She pulled her close and kissed her slowly. When they parted, Ei reassured her. “Miko. I am here for you, if you’ll let me be. Is that not what we as a couple should do if one is in need?”
It didn’t take much more sweet talking to convince her. Miko’s ears perked up and she excitedly agreed. “Oh, Ei! You’d do that for me? Yes, yes, please!”
“Now, now. I’ll have you saying that shortly my minx, but first let’s get you out of these soaked clothes,” Ei gestured. With practiced hands, she nudged Miko’s already loose kimono off her shoulders. Ei could feel her suck in a breath as the sharp Inazuman air hit her skin.
She tried not to take delight in seeing Miko riled up like this. Usually, she was the one making wisecracks about Ei, so in a sense having the tables turned like this was refreshing. In no way did she plan to take advantage of the poor girl, but she did want to make the most of the situation.
“You did say every inch of your body was hyper-sensitive, yes?” She whispered as she softly kissed Miko’s now-exposed shoulder. Although she didn’t really need an answer - she could feel Miko’s skin rise against her tongue - the mewl that came out of her mouth was evidence enough.
“Interesting,” she muttered, her words reverberating against flesh. “Does that mean I should be gentler than usual?” Removing the kimono entirely, she noticed Miko’s tail, which she usually kept out of sight, was swishing frantically.
“No…” Miko gasped. “Please…anything but gentle…”
“Hmm…I guess that would make sense now, wouldn’t it?” Ei’s hand began to descend. Her fingers stopped when they met the silken fur at the base of Miko’s tail. She felt her still all movements.
Aha. Looks like there’s a reason this doesn’t come out often.
“You are an animal at heart, after all,” Ei stated as she tightened her grip around the appendage. “Perhaps I should treat you like one tonight.”
Ei could feel a growl rumble in Miko’s chest as she arched her back at the foreign sensation of Ei’s hand grasping such a tender area.
“Seems you’re not opposed to the idea,” she said matter-of-factly. “Fine then. Get on your hands and knees for me like a good girl and I’ll be sure to fuck you like a bad one,” As Miko moved to assume the position, the sound of Ei’s hand slapping her ass made her howl.
“That’s a good girl. Look at you. You’re already so wet for me. Stay right there.” Ei rose from the futon and walked over to where she knew Miko had a variety of toys stored. As she gathered what she was looking for, she eyed the light novel Miko had been reading before she arrived. Hmm, interesting selection. I’ll have to tease her about that later. Grabbing a harness with a strap attached, she quickly shed her kimono and secured the toy to herself.
“Ei, hurry. This is killing me,” she whined.
“Patience, pet. I promise this will be worth it,” Ei replied with a smirk. Kneeling behind her, she teased her entrance with the tip of the toy. Miko let out a hiss.
“Don’t give me attitude, you pathetic kitsune,” Ei chastised. She inched into her slowly and she could feel Miko visibly relax. As she adjusted to the full length, Ei picked up a steady rhythm.
“Ohhhhhhh, Ei…yessss…just like that!” Miko exclaimed. With one hand grabbing her hip and the other at the base of her tail, Ei pulled her back and slammed into her, jerking her hips ferociously.
“You like that don’t you, you little whore? You’re so fucking tight we’re going to have to rut like this for hours before you’re fully satisfied, huh?”
“Fuck! Ei! Harder!”
Ei did as she commanded, thrusting erratically until Miko came with a shriek. She continued to stroke her tail as she soothed her down from her high. Leaning over her, she whispered, “You’ve been a very naughty girl, my dear. I saw that light novel you were reading. I do believe it’s a popular yuri series, is it not?” Ei clicked her tongue. “Were you really that desperate to get yourself off?”
Miko gulped as she felt Ei’s hot breath in her ear and her hand unceasingly stroking her tail. “Ei…more, please.”
“What am I going to do with you? You should be punished for trying to hide this from me,” Ei laughed.
She quickly flipped the two of them positioning herself underneath Miko. “If you want it so bad, take it. Ride me,” Ei commanded.
Miko nodded her head with a whine. When Ei took control like this it turned her on beyond belief. She sunk down on the toy and began to slowly rise and fall. Her gaze met Ei’s, and it certainly seemed to her that she wasn’t the only one hungry for more. She found her rhythm as she ground and gyrated on top of her.
Ei watched from below as Miko’s breasts bounced with her. Gliding her hand up her leg, she stopped between her thighs, her thumb applying pressure to the already sensitive bud.
“Eiiiii,” Miko hissed. “I’m close!” Just before she started to spasm around the toy, Ei grabbed her by the hips and stopped her movements.
“Ah-Ei!” Miko gasped looking at her with those puppy dog eyes of hers.
“I did say you were going to be punished for reading this story instead of just coming to me, did I not?” Ei stared at her waiting for her reaction, but, to her surprise Miko, caved quickly.
“I’m sorry. I’ll make sure to come to you next time. Please, Ei?” Miko begged.
“Fine…but you can’t come until I tell you to,” Ei instructed.
As soon as Miko agreed, Ei released her hips. Taking the initiative, Miko quickly ground against her. It didn’t take long for her to get back to her peak. Ei resumed rubbing her clit and Miko panted, “Ei please…fuck…I’m so close…please, please, please…”
Ei hummed and her other hand began stroking her tail once again. Knowing she had her, she kneaded faster and swiped her clit in circles.
“Look me in the eyes when you come, Miko,” Ei commanded.
As soon as those words left her lips, Miko shattered, screaming Ei’s name. She didn’t care who could hear.
Breathing heavily, she saw stars as she came down from the high. Ei leaned up and gave her a gentle peck on the lips, moving sweat-soaked strands of her hair out of her face.
“You okay?” She asked.
“Yes, thank you. I’m feeling so much better now,” Miko sighed.
Ei responded with a smile. She began to untangle herself from the harness and Miko snatched it out of her hands quickly.
“Hold on now…I said I was fine. I still have one more thing I need to do,” Miko said sneakily.
Ei looked at her puzzled as she watched her step into the strap. With a raised eyebrow she replied, “…and what would that be?”
“Why, to take care of you, of course. I won’t truly be satisfied until we both are,” Miko stated as she pulled her in for a kiss.
“Miko, you know you don’t-“ her sentence was cut short by the kitsune’s tongue as it slid into her mouth. She cupped Ei’s crotch and felt her arousal already dripping down her legs.
“My, it seems I’m not the only one who enjoyed what you did to me.” Miko’s quick wit was clearly returning to normal.
“Miko, wait I-“ was all Ei could get out before she was thrown face down on the futon. Propping herself up on her hands she could feel Miko standing behind her.
She slowly entered the tip of the toy into Ei, allowing her to adjust to the new intrusion. With Ei’s gasp of approval, she snapped her hips forward. “Ahhh! Miko!”
Continuing her thrusts, she leaned forward and peppered kisses up Ei’s back. She stopped at the nape of her neck, kissed and sucked the area, and traced the electro insignia found there with her tongue. Wrapping her arm around her waist she made her way between her legs and began playing with her clit.
“Ohhhhhhhh,” Ei groaned.
Ei began to rock back and forth, matching Miko’s rhythm. Miko sunk her fanged teeth into Ei’s shoulder and she moaned loudly in response. She knew the more animalistic side of herself turned Ei on beyond belief, and would easily result in her coming quickly.
Sure enough, her legs shook and her arms gave out under her as she groaned Miko’s name into the pillow. Miko slid out of her, placed the toy to the side, and joined Ei once more. As they lay staring into each other’s eyes, Miko couldn’t shake the feeling she could go one more round.
While she was much more in control of herself now, she still felt like having a bit more…fun. Ei’s reaction to being bitten gave her a wicked idea. Pulling Ei’s hand up to her mouth, she took her index finger and brought it to her sharp canine.
“I couldn’t help but notice you might have a thing for these,” she whispered as she gently rubbed the tip of the finger she now held against the point. She could see Ei swallow hard.
“Are you scared? Curious? Or perhaps…aroused?” Miko inquired innocently.
“Quite possibly a bit of all three,” Ei muttered back.
“Oh, I assure you there’s nothing to be afraid of,” she purred as she took the finger into her mouth and sucked slowly.
Ei closed her eyes and let out a moan. She felt her drag her teeth against the digit before nibbling ever-so-slightly. Gathering every ounce of self-control she had, Ei opened her eyes once more in defiance.
“But two can play at this game,” she said as she pulled Miko back to her. Ei’s teeth met her neck as she bit down just enough to raise her skin. Miko’s surprised yelp evolved into a mewl of pleasure.
Ei swiftly moved down her chest, taking one of her nipples between her teeth. She tugged softly causing Miko to arch back up into her mouth. Soothing the hardened nub with her tongue, she continued to find other parts of her body that needed a little more…color.
“Is that the…aghhhh…best you can…ohhhh…do? I’ve had mosquitoes bite me harder,” she ground out.
“That’s big talk for a girl who got off on me petting her ears. I guess I’ll just have to bite the sass out of you.” Miko heard Ei’s muffled voice as she drifted further down her body. She could feel Ei’s breath warm her thighs and her head sunk further down into the pillow as she anticipated what was likely to come next.
Ei bit down on the tender flesh of her inner thigh and Miko immediately regretted her taunting.
“ARCHONS, Ei! I was just kidding!”
Ei smiled against the mark she had just made and placed a tender kiss there.
“Sorry, love. I couldn’t just let you get away with mocking a god now, could I?”
Nudging her legs open further with her shoulders, she began to tenderly suck on her clit.
“Eiiiiiii…this is torture…harder…”
Contemplating whether or not to give her a hard time, Ei opted to have mercy. She increased her suction as she stroked her opening with her fingers. Miko’s grip on her hair urged her on, and she knew the added sensation that would come with being inside of her would send her crashing over the edge. “Ei…yesssssss!” she howled as she bucked and came against her face.
Both women, now completely and utterly spent, clung to each other tightly.
“Ei?”
“Yes, Miko?”
“Thank you,” she said as she burrowed her head into Ei’s chest. Ei laughed as she stroked her pink hair.
“For what, my little kitsune?”
“For…loving and not judging me.” Ei heaved an emotion-filled sigh.
“Who am I to judge after leaving you to deal with this yourself for the last 500 years? I’ve promised to be with you for eternity and all it entails. This is a natural part of who you are. And I love you, Miko. All of you.”
A smile of relief lit up her face. “Even though my bark is worse than my bite?”
“Oh, trust me, dear,” Ei chuckled as she touched the spot on her shoulder where Miko had left her mark earlier. “They are both a force to be reckoned with.”
Having decided on a truce, the girls look for a more secluded spot to enjoy some...fireworks.
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Chapter 2: Grand Finale
The lanterns that adorned the walkway of Amakane Island produced just enough light for the Shogun and Guuji to see where they were going. Thankfully, it was also too dim for the few other citizens there to see what was about to occur.
“Miko, this way,” Ei whispered as she grabbed her hand and led her toward one of the large Sakura trees off the main path. She sat down on the cool grass at the base of the tree and pulled the kitsune down to sit between her legs. Hugging her from behind, she took in the sensation of just being with her: The warmth of her body, the light floral scent of her hair, and the sound of her sighing in contentment made the stress of the day melt away.
“What happened to all that vigor you had earlier, hmm? Aren’t you going to punish me for teasing you all night? Or was that comment about a collar tightening around my neck nothing but talk?”
Suddenly, she felt Ei bring a hand to her throat. “Oh, I’m sorry. I seem to have forgotten to bring yours along. I suppose my fingers will have to do.” The Shogun felt her swallow hard against her palm as the other traveled up the kitsune’s skirt.
She tightened her grip slowly - not enough to hurt, but enough for Miko to understand she was in control for now. Well, it is her birthday, too. I suppose I’ll let her have her fun first, the Guuji thought. Leaning back into her, the kitsune rested her head on Ei’s shoulder in a sign of surrender.
“Good girl,” the Shogun murmured softly before dipping below the waistband of her undergarments. Miko’s cry of pleasure was hidden behind the loud boom of the first firework. Ei’s finger slipped across her already-wet folds as she massaged the sensitive skin, careful not to activate the toy that sat against her opening. She felt her girlfriend’s nails dig into her thighs as she gripped them for support.
“Ah! Miko! Watch it. Put your hands to better use, please.” Submitting to her wishes, she shifted to grab her own breasts, kneading them in time with Ei’s strokes. The Shogun could feel her hips swiveling to try to get her to speed up.
“So needy. You were like this all night, weren’t you? Well, despite your disobedience, I’m a merciful ruler,” she said as her fingers pulsed on her clit. Activating the device with her control over electro, she felt the vibrations course through Miko’s body. “I supposed you may come now.” The kitsune choked out a deep moan as she hit her peak, unable to provide a witty retort.
Now it was her turn to exact revenge on the woman behind her. Miko shimmied out of her wet panties and tossed them into the grass. With a devilish gleam in her eyes, she slid her hands up Ei’s thighs, slowly removing hers as well.
“My, my, it seems our little game has done the hard work for me already,” the Guuji teased as she expertly glided her tail between her lover’s thighs. Ei whined as the appendage flicked at her clit.
“You like that, don’t you?” Miko asked.
Ei closed her eyes, basking in the feeling. “Pardon me - I asked if you like that. Don’t ignore me!” The kitsune grabbed her chin and forced her to look at her.
“Mmmm…y-yes,” she groaned.
Satisfied with her response, her tongue slid between her lips desperately in search of more. Crawling into her lap, Miko positioned herself to slowly grind against her lover, the friction of their cores sending the Shogun nearly into oblivion.
“M-miko,” Ei whimpered against her mouth.
Placing her hands on her shoulders, the kitsune continued to rotate her hips. This time, it was Miko’s turn to wield the power of the Fontainian device between her legs. Ei jolted at the new sensation, silently thanking the genius minds of the Nation of Justice for their ingenuity.
“N-not…going to…last long,” she gasped.
“Come with me, Ei,” Miko growled into her ear before biting her earlobe. The two thrashed against one another, their screams of pleasure drowned out by the explosive grand finale.
The Shogun held her familiar tightly as she kissed her forehead. “Happy Birthday, dearest.” Her lover returned the gesture to her cheek and then nuzzled into the crook of her neck.
Tags: Nightmares, Vaginal Fingering, Hurt/Comfort, Comfort, Anxiety Attacks, Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Improper Use of Visions (Genshin Impact), Improper Use of Electro (Genshin Impact)
Summary:
In the aftermath of a haunting nightmare, Yae Miko grapples with the fear of losing her place in the heart of the Raiden Shogun, Ei. Struggling with the trauma of centuries past, Miko's desperation leads her to question the depths of their eternal bond. As Ei strives to reassure and comfort her, their intimate connection becomes a sanctuary against the ghosts of the past. Together, they navigate the complexities of love, fear, and the unbreakable ties that bind them. Amidst the whispers of the night, their shared moments offer solace, healing, and a reaffirmation of a love destined to endure through eternity.
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You’re no longer of any use to me, Yae Miko. You may take your leave.
The kitsune felt her throat constrict.
“Ei, w-what are you saying? Surely you jest.”
Silence. You will address me as Raiden Shogun. We are not, nor have we ever been, equals. This is no laughing matter, Guuji Yae. You’ve served your purpose. Go.
Miko dropped to her knees. Her eyes stung with tears that clung on for dear life lest she appear weak in front of her god.
“E-Raiden Shogun…I…what have I done wrong? I live to serve you and only you. What’s changed? Have I failed you in some way? Please, I’ll do anything necessary to-“
Are you deaf? Or just stupid? Perhaps both? I won’t say it a second time. Get out of my sight before I have you dragged out.
She tried to form words, but all she could manage was a pitiful choking noise. The sharp pierce of her foxlike nails scratched at her throat as she attempted to suck air into her lungs.
Guards! Remove this sorry creature from Tenshukaku.
These were the last words she heard before her vision went black.
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“NO! Ei! Wait!”
Miko jolted upright on the futon she usually shared with the woman in question. Drenched in sweat, she panted deeply as she tried to regulate her heartbeat. Thankful it was nothing but an absolutely horrid nightmare, she once again found it difficult to breathe.
Her hand grasped at the sheets beneath her.
Cold?
There were no signs of body heat permeating the fabric beneath the pads of her fingertips. Her mind spiraled.
Everything is fine. Deep breaths. She probably couldn’t sleep and went for a short walk…right?
Her ears perked up and strained in a desperate attempt to perceive even a hint of a sound that would indicate Ei was still in the vicinity. The only thing she could hear was her own hyperventilating.
Sadly, these episodes were not uncommon. Even after the Raiden Shogun’s return from the Plane of Euthymia, Miko couldn’t shake the trauma of 500 years of waiting and wanting. Since Ei had come back to her, they had made many new memories, but it would take more than the searing heat of skin-on-skin to ease her fears of abandonment.
“Miko…Miko!”
The kitsune snapped back to reality thanks to a few solid shakes to the shoulders, tears streaming in waterfalls down her face.
“Miko! Stay with me! What’s wrong?” Ei’s firm but gentle voice reached for her and pulled her back to the present. She sought the familiar lavender haze of her lover’s eyes.
“Ei…I…You’re really here, correct? This isn’t a dream?”
“Miko, you’re frightening me,” she said as she wiped the tears from her cheeks with her thumbs. “Yes, I’m here. I only left to get a drink of water. What in the name of the archons happened?”
She pulled Ei to her in a tight embrace, sobbing as she spoke.
“Since you’ve come back…I…I keep having nightmares…about how things might have ended up had the traveler not brought you back to your senses.”
She pulled back and pinned Ei with her gaze, hoping to find the truth reflected in her eyes.
“When you were seeking eternity…when you said you wanted nothing to change, did you mean our relationship as well? Or did I not even cross your mind? Do you really want me here? Am I still a part of the eternity you envisioned?”
Ei jerked back as if she had been slapped across the face.
“H-how could you even think that? Miko, how long have you been questioning how I feel about you? Why would you not just come to me immediately?” She inquired as she stroked her hair.
“I know you must have been facing your own demons, Ei. It must seem ridiculous to you that I’d be worried. I’m still trying to process everything that’s happened since you came back. I’m just…confused, I think. Perhaps if I distract myself, I’ll be able to set my head straight and this will hopefully not become a reoccurring issue.”
The Shogun took her hands in hers. “Miko. We shouldn’t run from this. I won’t let you face your fears alone, especially when I seem to be the cause of them.”
The guuji looked away. “It’s not that you’re the cause of them, Ei. There’s a part of me that kicks myself every time this happens. When we fall asleep together, I’m fine. Your presence is enough to reassure me. It’s only my imagination running wild. Can you just…hold me tonight? At least until I drift off?”
Ei smiled sweetly. “If that’s more comfortable to you than talking through this, then of course, my love.” She lifted the comforter and drew her to her from behind. Draping her arm across her waist, she felt Miko wiggle deeper into her. The only thing she desired was to melt into her warm embrace and forget what life without her felt like. Her initial departure had left a scar on her soul that would likely never heal completely. But for now, this was enough.
Minutes turned to an hour and Ei could sense something still wasn’t right. “Miko, dear…are you still awake?” She whispered. The kitsune replied with a soft hum in the affirmative. “You really need to get some sleep. You’ve got to head back to Grand Narukami Shrine tomorrow, correct?”
Miko softly sighed in resignation. “Yes, you’re right. I’m trying, Ei, really. I think the adrenaline is making it difficult.” The Shogun held her tighter at this admission. At the risk of seeming insensitive, she figured there was one other way to help her.
“Miko…excuse me if this is inconsiderate, as it’s certainly not my intention, but…would a bit of…intimacy help, perhaps? I understand relieving stress in that way can aid sleep.” She was surprised to feel the guuji’s tail start to wag against her lower half. Ei grinned to herself. I’ll take that as a yes, then.
The hand that rested against her belly moved upward, her fingers trailing the seam of the kimono she slept in. She could feel Miko’s breath hitch and then grow ragged in anticipation.
“You’ll be a good little kitsune and surrender yourself to me, hmm?”
Miko sighed. “Well, I do promise not to bite…hard.”
Good. At least she’s starting to sound more like herself again. The shogun thought to herself, a bit more relieved.
“Cheeky little thing,” Ei murmured against the back of her neck. “Are you sure you’re up for this? Say no and I’ll stop.”
“Yes…please. Show me you’re here to stay, Ei. Don’t let me go.”
The softness of the resignation in her tone nearly broke the shogun’s heart. The damage she had caused was irrevocable, and she had sworn to herself she’d spend the rest of eternity making it up to her. Her fingers transitioned from the cloth of Miko’s kimono to her skin.
“I’m not going anywhere. I swear it on my position as archon,” she promised as she brushed her lips against her shoulder. Miko shuttered at the tender gesture.
“Then I’m yours.”
Ei’s hand gently kneaded the kitsune’s breast, watching as her ears snapped to attention - a very good sign. Miko’s nipple swelled between the shogun’s fingertips, causing her to let out a whimper.
“Oh, I can tell you like that. While I’m sure you’ll be plenty wet for me, care to lend me your tongue?” She brought her fingers to Miko’s mouth, which she eagerly sucked and nipped at.
“That’s a good girl,” she praised as she moved her hand to slip below the already loosened belt barely holding the kimono together. The night air was just cool enough for Ei to see goosebumps rise against the kitsune’s pale flesh. “You’re so gorgeous, Miko.
The moonlight only accentuates your beauty.” She slipped into her with ease, her arousal mixing with the already-dampened skin of her fingers. Ei felt her tail go still.
“Ohhhhhh, Ei…archons, I’ve missed this…”
The shogun began slowly, creating a rhythm that ensured a buildup that would result in a powerful finale. She could feel the kitsune start to rock her hips in time and took it as a signal to move faster.
“All you need to do is ask, my love. I’m yours until the end of eternity.” Ei worked her sensitive bud between her fingers and felt Miko grip her wrist.
“Ei! Faster…please…I’m right there-“
With that, Ei sent a slight pulse of electro energy directly to her clit, causing Miko to scream out.
“EI!! FUCK!” Her ears shot back as she came on the shogun’s lithe fingers. As the kitsune lay there spent, Ei once more hugged her close.
Miko rolled to her side and gave her a few small pecks on her lips. Ei ran her hand through her hair, searching her face for any sign of remaining discomfort. Judging by the satiated smirk she was greeted with, all seemed well.
“Thank you, Ei. That was much needed. But I think this had the opposite of the desired effect. Now that I have a bit more energy…let me repay you,” Miko purred.
She wrapped Ei’s leg around her waist, leaning in to nuzzle her chest as she kneaded her breast.
“M-miko…this is about you, my love. Please don’t worry about me. I just wanted you to be able to get some sleep,” she responded, an evident hitch in her breathing present.
“Mmmm…but I want to show you how much you need me. Consider it a reminder as to why you’ll never leave,” Miko replied as she bit her ear.
“Fuck, Miko…never again…I promise,” Ei groaned.
The kitsune slid her hand between the two of them, her index and middle finger now rubbing Ei’s sensitive bud. Kissing down from her neck to her chest, she latched onto her erect nipple, every swirl of her tongue sending an electric charge through Ei’s body.
“Archons…fuck…Miko!” Ei murmured in encouragement.
Miko slipped both of her slick-coated fingers into her and pumped in and out as her thumb moved to work the other woman’s clit. The sensation was so intense Ei gripped the kitsune’s body tighter to her own. Her pace reached a fever pitch and the shogun spasmed around her.
The quiet evening stood frozen in time around them. Miko’s ears twitched as the sounds of the night drifted through the room they now shared. Ei’s steady voice sliced through the silence, sharp as her katana.
“I love you, Miko. Nothing is going to change that.” She brushed her lips against her forehead. “Rest well.”
Tags: Pining, Angst with a Happy Ending, Angst, Elemental Magic, Vaginal Fingering, Mirror Sex, Oral Sex, Banter
Summary:
Ei is back, and Miko is conflicted. Wasn’t this the moment she had been waiting 500 years for? If so, why does she feel so…upset? In an attempt to keep things professional, she agrees to a meeting that ends slightly differently than what she may have been expecting.
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Yae Miko was not typically the sentimental type. As editor-in-chief of Yae Publishing House, she had read so many light novels centered around fairy tale romances that she thought she had become immune to the way her heart would race when she thought of…the Raiden Shogun.
At times she despised hearing the woman she knew intimately as Ei be called by that damnable title - one that should be reserved for someone more…responsible. Someone who actually thought of the well-being of her people and hadn’t run away and left duty to a puppet, of all things.
Miko thought she was over it. That she’d be so filled with gratitude to the Traveler for bringing back the woman she would have gladly waited 500 more years for if she had to. Perhaps it hadn’t fully sunk in at the time. When their eyes finally met in the Plane of Euthymia, Miko was…frightened. Frightened by what she felt at that moment. These were eyes that had a soul, unlike the empty vessel that had been sitting in Tenshukaku doing the dirty work.
As she walked the streets of Inazuma City, she couldn’t help but wonder: Now that the dust had settled after their whirlwind of a reunion, where did it leave them? How, after centuries of not so much as a proper goodbye, could her heart betray her like this? The mere thought of seeing Ei’s gentle smile directed at her once more made her chest throb.
And yet…she had agreed to an audience with her. There was much to discuss, and Miko planned to keep things strictly professional. Above all, they had a country to run. Personal feelings aside, they both had a duty to the people of Inazuma.
“Guuji Yae,” the guard at the gate addressed her with a deep bow. “The Shogun has been expecting you.”
“Oh, dear. Hopefully I didn’t keep her waiting longer than 500 years,” she said with a roll of her eyes.
Unsure of how to respond, he wordlessly moved to the side and opened the door. She swiftly made her way to the inner chamber, took a deep breath, and entered.
Ei glanced up as she heard her enter. “Leave us,” she instructed the two men serving as her personal guards. They didn’t hesitate to remove themselves from the premises.
Miko took a seat in front of her. “Stoic as ever, I see,” she commented. “I’m sure you didn’t call me here just to catch up on the latest gossip. Can we get to the point? I’ve got manuscripts piled on my desk that need my impeccable eye for detail.”
Ei’s expression softened. “Miko…we must talk. Ever since I returned you’ve seemed…distant.” The kitsune felt every hair on her body stand on end. She rose to her feet in fury.
“I seem distant? ME? Distant! Hah! Imagine that. It’s not like I haven’t seen the woman I swore to serve in centuries. Heavens, no,” she strode over to the archon and brought her face closer than she should have dared to. “Tell me, oh great and mighty Shogun, why might that be? Hmm?”
“Miko…I-I don’t understand. Aren’t you happy we can now pick up where we left off after all these years?” She couldn’t believe what she was hearing.
“Do you hear yourself, Ei? Are you really that naive? I spent the last 500 years loyally doing my duty as best I could. Unlike you, I didn’t run and hide from my responsibilities.”
Ei narrowed her eyes. “Hold your tongue, Miko. You have no idea the weight I hold on my shoulders in this position. The responsibility, the suffering, the losses I’ve faced…”
Miko felt as if she’d just been slapped across the face. “The suffering? The losses you’ve faced, Ei? What about the losses I’ve endured?” Despite her attempts to remain strong, tears began to fall.
“Were you truly so terrified of change that you would hide for all eternity? That you would take advantage of the knowledge that I’d wait for you as long as it took? I loved you, Ei! I loved you and would have done anything to keep you here with me, but you ran like a coward. Eternity may have seemed like heaven to you, but it was hell for me! Do you still not understand?”
Ei stared wide-eyed at her. “Miko…you…love me?”
Miko stared past Ei, focusing on the pattern of the walls behind her instead of the god - her god - before her. She didn’t mean to say those three words…they’d just slipped out.
“Miko,” she whispered as she reached for her hand. “I swear I never meant to hurt you. If I would have known…”
“Ha! Hurt? What clued you in? I’m not just hurt, Ei. At first, I was hurt, angry, frustrated…but at a certain point, I….” her voice trailed off, not daring to give her the satisfaction of knowing there was a different emotion that emerged stronger than any of these.
Miko had already said the words she could never take back. She wasn’t going to tell her about the loneliness she felt across those endless years. How she longed for their playful banter. How she yearned for her late at night when she looked out at the Inazuman sky. How she wanted to feel her soft lips brush her own under the Sakura trees of their home country. But no. Ei wasn’t entitled to these thoughts and feelings. She had left her with instructions and a puppet in her place, lifeless compared to the woman she thought she once knew.
“Miko,” Ei whispered, “I was selfish…I know that now. But you must understand - I lost the person I cared for most and was uncertain of how to handle living in such despair.”
Miko’s ears folded back and she began to cry harder. “I just confessed that I love her, and she has the gall to tell me I’m not the person she cares for most,” Miko thought as her vision blurred.
“I understood your need to grieve. But I was still there for you. She was your twin; that is a bond not easily broken. I understood needing to go to a quiet place for a while, but when days turned into months turned into years…,” she choked on the last word. “You abandoned me, Ei.”
The Shogun stepped close, placing her hands gently on both sides of her face. Her thumbs wiped at the tears Miko had tried so hard to keep bottled up inside.
“During those centuries in isolation…” she paused, thinking of how to word what she was trying to convey. “At first, all I thought of was my sister. But as time ticked on, I realized she wasn’t who my heart was truly longing for. While I will always love and miss her fiercely, it was your voice I would hear and your touches I’d think of to help bring me back from the abyss of despair I found myself in.”
Miko looked up at her and rolled her eyes, desperately trying not to cave. What she wanted more than anything was to collapse into her arms. “You don’t have to say those things just because it’s what you think I want to hear,” Miko whined, her bottom lip quivering.
“The funny thing about trying to run away from your feelings is that you’ll always be fighting a losing battle. Try as I might, I was never able to escape them. It was always you, Miko. By the time I finally came to my senses, I was ashamed and didn’t know if you would ever want anything to do with me again. Yet here I am, baring my soul as you did to me. To hell with eternity. Eternity without the woman I love by my side is not somewhere I ever want to be.”
Miko broke. She had gone into this resolutely thinking she would make Ei regret leaving her behind, but now that she was here in front of her admitting she reciprocated her feelings, there was no need to play games. They had 500 years of passion locked inside of them, and it was high time they acted on it.
Miko leaned in further, close enough that Ei could feel her breath on her lips. “If we’re going to do this, I need you to swear on your life you’ll never leave me again, Ei. I can’t give you my heart if you’re just going to shatter it.”
At that point, no words were needed. There was zero hesitation in the way their lips met in a searing kiss that sealed the promise between them.
Miko’s ears pricked up at the sound of her soft moan of appreciation. She became hyper-aware of the sensation of Ei’s hands entwined in her hair as she drew her closer. Testing the waters, Miko took her bottom lip between one of her sharp canines and bit down lightly. Ei let out a noise that encouraged her to proceed, her tongue flicking out to lick her fang. The kitsune elicited an animalistic whine at the daring move.
“Ohhhhh Ei…that’s dangerous…you better watch it or I might not be able to control myself,” she whispered threateningly.
Ei opened her eyes and met her challenging gaze fearlessly. “Don’t hold back on my account. I can handle it, I assure you.”
“Is that so, dear?” she said as she moved her hand to Ei’s neck to keep her steady. Shifting to whisper in her ear, Ei could feel her nails dig just a bit deeper into her skin, enough to make her wince in what a weaker woman might feel as pain. “Then I hope you’re prepared to make up for lost time because we aren’t leaving this room for a while.”
Ei felt her march her back until her shoulders hit the nearest wall. “Since you’re so tough, I don’t think you’ll mind standing for this,” Miko said, a wicked grin appearing on her face. “Let’s call it a test of endurance. But first, we’ll need to do away with this…”
She reached down and undid the belt of Ei’s kimono with one swift pull. Miko’s eyes went wide as she took in the sight of her. How she longed to mark her unblemished skin with signs of possession that only she could leave behind.
Ei let out a soft chuckle. “My, what big eyes you have.”
“Oh hush,” Miko chastised as she rolled her eyes then leaned down to bite her shoulder. “You humans and your silly little fairy tales. I may be a fox rather than a wolf, but that only means I’m more cunning. Now open your legs for me,” she commanded.
A deep scarlet blush spread across Ei’s face as she did as she was told. Miko continued to nip and lick down her chest as she brought her hand lower. Ei’s hips twitched in anticipation.
“That desperate, hmmm? Tell me, what kind of sounds does an archon make when they come? I suppose I’m about to find out.”
She dropped to her knees in front of her and Ei was thankful she had her back against a wall for support. Miko grabbed and spread her thighs further, inserting herself in between them. Staring up through her lashes, she directed, “Look at me, Ei. I want you to watch me.” She did so defiantly until Miko’s tongue met her sex in a long, languid swipe.
“Ah…Mikooooo,” she hissed.
Savoring her taste, Miko hummed in approval. “You’re going to need to be louder than that. Am I really doing that poor of a job?” she said with a mock pout. “Perhaps I need to be a bit more…forceful.” She pressed her face in deeper, her nose now hitting her clit as her tongue thrust inside of her.
“Fuck! M-m-miko!” Ei shouted as she gripped her head just above her ears. A pulse of pleasure shot through Miko at her touch, but she wasn’t quite ready to let her in on that little secret of sensitivity.
Instead, a muffled “that’s better” came in response. She continued to lap at her folds until she could feel her begin to shake. Shifting her tongue to focus on the bundle of nerves at the top, she began to suck just hard enough so Ei’s grip on her hair intensified.
“Miko! Agh! I’m coming…” she moaned as her knees buckled. Luckily Miko was no weakling and caught her with ease, cutting off her scream of ecstasy with a deep kiss. Despite being depleted of energy, Ei showed her appreciation by delving her tongue into Miko’s mouth once more to trace across both of her fangs.
Miko’s moan reverberated against her lips. The fact Ei cared enough to show some love to her non-human side made her melt into her arms. The two pulled apart, gasping for air. Ei’s index finger slid across Miko’s lips wiping away a string of saliva that still connected them.
Running her hand through her pink hair, Ei’s fingers once again grazed Miko’s ears. This motion earned her a soft whine from the kitsune and she made a mental note to ask her about it later.
“Ei…I need you,” Miko whispered, her eyes sparkling with lust.
The Shogun spun her needy lover to sit facing the wall she was writhing on just moments ago and pulled at the belt that held her kimono together. With a snap of her fingers, a mirror appeared in front of Miko. Ei leaned down and kissed her cheek before settling behind her and placing her between her legs.
Kissing down Miko’s neck, her lips grazed her shoulder as she strategically selected where to stop to nip and suck. Sharp red marks rose to the surface of Miko’s skin as Ei’s hands massaged her breasts and played with her nipples.
“Ah…ahhhh…it’s been so long, Ei…”
“I know. I’ve missed this, my little minx,” she said as she smiled against her shoulder.
Ei removed her hands, deciding instead to place them on Miko’s thighs, slowly parting them. “Now, be a good little fox and stay like this,” Ei instructed.
Miko raised her hooded gaze to see herself in the mirror. Her reflection revealed flushed cheeks still damp with traces of Ei’s sweet nectar, her spread legs exposing her own arousal dripping onto the floor.
“My, my. Look at you, all needy and ready for me in no time at all,” Ei cunningly said as she took in the beautiful scene in front of her. Moving her hands back to Miko’s breasts, she continued her ministrations.
“Ooooo Eeeii…I want more,” Miko whined turning her head to seek her lover’s mouth.
“Patience, my love. We’ll get there. I promise not to keep you waiting this time,” Ei responded as she placed her lips on hers.
Ei’s eyes glowed a deep violet and Miko could feel sparks prick at her skin where her lips and hands touched. Her fingers now slid from her chest down past her stomach to rest on her hips. The other hand followed suit, but traveled further south and parted her lips with two fingers, spreading her open to an even greater extent. With the pulse of her abilities still coursing through her fingertips she moved the other hand to the bundle of nerves and lightly rubbed it.
“Unghhhhhh!” was the only sound Miko could muster. Ei toyed with her as her moans became louder.
Ei’s lips brushed against her ear as she whispered, “Now watch.”
Miko focused on the mirror as she watched two of Ei’s fingers disappear inside of her. She let out a sharp gasp as Ei started to pump and curl her fingers inside her. Slight jolts of electricity pulsed in time with her rhythm.
“Oooooooh Ei! Yes! Fuck! Right t-t-there!” Miko shrieked.
Ei quickly moved her other hand to Miko’s mouth. “Shhhhh. We must be quiet; we don’t want the guards to think something is amiss now do we?”
Miko shook her head in the negative as she moaned into Ei’s hand. With a few more thrusts, Miko threw her head back onto Ei’s shoulder shaking as she came. Ei kissed the side of her forehead in reassurance before withdrawing her hand.
As Miko’s panting slowed, she could feel the beating of Ei’s heart where her chest met her back. This wasn’t just a dream. She was here again. A living, breathing being, not some puppet with a faraway gaze who acted on orders without argument. After 500 years, the woman she would have waited a millennium for was finally back where she belonged - by her side.
The King of Invokations Grand Prix is well underway, but the tale of Ei and Miko’s ferocious bout has yet to be told. We know Miko used some of her “little tricks,” but what exactly were they, and how are things settled after the fact? We head back to Miko’s room at the Grand Narukami Shrine to find out.
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The day of the semi-finals of the largest Genius Invokation TCG tournament in all of Teyvat had arrived. Nearly everybody in Inazuma had showed up for what was sure to be an intense bout between two very powerful players. To many of the citizens’ surprise, even the Shogun herself participated, battling as if she had been playing the game for the 500 years she was in solitude.
That is…until she saw who she was up against in the next-to-final round. Her opponent, Yae Miko, had a different kind of advantage. Unlike the Shogun’s other adversaries who were afraid of going all-out for fear of making their country’s leader look bad, Miko had no problem bringing her A-game. She had some tricks up her sleeve and had no intention of letting Ei take an easy win.
They sat across from each other at the small rectangular table adorned with the crest of Inazuma. Their three main character cards lay before them, widely sprawled out so onlookers would have an opportunity to pay attention to their tactics and maybe adapt them for themselves in future games.
“Oh, come now, Ei! Do you mean to tell me you don’t have my card as a part of your deck? I’m hurt!” Miko pointed out, a mock frown adorning her face.
“It appears you don’t have mine, either,” Ei quickly responded.
Ei knew Miko wasn’t going to be like the other challengers she had previously competed against. Being a fox yokai, Miko had a reputation for toying with rivals to make games more entertaining.
The first round began, and Ei attacked Miko’s card without mercy.
“You wound me with this viciousness, Ei. I think you should kiss me and make it better,” Miko whispered under her breath but loud enough for her opponent to hear.
Ei glanced up and shot her a terse warning look as a soft blush began to grow across her cheeks. Miko chuckled victoriously as she finished her turn. Both women changed their main card to another and ended the first round.
As Ei rolled the dice around in her hand, Miko feigned concern. “Oh my, look at that! I must have dropped some dango on my shirt,” she said as she ran her thumb across her chest, pretending to pick at the non-existent stain.
Distracted by Miko’s teasing, Ei mistakenly dropped the dice and received none of the correct elemental insignia she required for the card she had. Careful not to sully her reputation in front of the onlookers, Ei ran her middle finger across her brow in frustration as her opponent laughed and rolled her dice.
Ei discarded some of her cards to make her next move. Beginning her turn, Miko slowly slid her foot up and down Ei’s leg. Swallowing hard, Ei tried her best to focus on the cards in her hand to determine what her next move would be.
“What’s the matter, Ei? I invited you out here for some fun and games, and you don’t seem to be enjoying yourself,” Miko taunted.
Ei was struggling to keep her composure, refusing to reveal how flustered Miko’s antics were making her. Miko didn’t cease her movement. Ei ended up skipping her turn, and Miko took out her other two cards. On the next round, Ei returned the favor and took out two of Miko’s.
“Look at that. Our character cards also want to play against one another. I wonder if mine will top yours? I mean…come out on top,” Miko murmured seductively.
“From my experience, your card does better being brought under submission by mine. But things can change,” Ei smirked back.
Holding on to the remaining two cards in her hand, Ei plotted the move she’d make to kill off her opponent’s last card. Miko reached across the table and glided her hand across Ei’s, tracing a heart on the back of her hand before resting it on her wrist.
Ei’s focus slipped, and she could no longer take the teasing as she skipped her turn. Miko took the initiative and emerged victorious.
“Told you I’d come out on top!” Miko stated with a smirk.
Ei narrowed her gaze. “It seems you have…for the time being. However, I wouldn’t get used to it,” she responded as they both rose to their feet and shook hands in a show of good sportsmanship for the crowd. Miko winced slightly as Ei’s grip tightened against her own, her nails digging into her skin just a bit too hard.
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The two women navigated around the piles of discarded clothing that now littered the floor of Miko’s room at the Grand Narukami Shrine.
“Oh, Miko. You thought you were being so sneaky with your little tricks,” Ei breathed against her neck between ferocious kisses. “You may have won the battle, but we both know I have more experience when it comes to war.” Miko let out a yelp as Ei’s teeth met her skin.
“Didn’t I say…trickery within the scope of the rules is…better known as ingenuity?” Her body betrayed her as she tilted her head back to give her better access. “It’s not my fault some people spend all their time cooped up in Tenshukaku and never have the chance to hone their skills…mmmmm…” Ei’s hand tangled in her hair as she tugged her flush against her body.
“Hmmm, you speak as if you hadn’t once told me a bolt of lightning from me would make your fur stand on end.” Indeed, as Ei’s fingers traveled over Miko’s now exposed chest, she felt static emanate from her fingertips.
“You wouldn’t dare…” Miko gasped.
“Oh, but wouldn’t I?” Ei rolled Miko’s taut nipple between her thumb and forefinger, a jolt of electro energy pulsing between them.
“UGHHHH!” She felt desire start to pool between her thighs as she desperately pressed against the leg Ei had lodged between them.
“Ah, ah, ah, you conniving little fox. You’re not getting off that easy. Admit you cheated, and I might have mercy on you,” she said as she pinned her against the mattress, stilling Miko’s thrusts.
“Ei, you know that’s not fair. Don’t be such a sore loser. As Shogun, you’re just not used to not getting your way. I think it’s you that needs to admit you can’t believe I bested you,” Miko said with a cocky grin.
“My, I suppose you really have no desire to feel anything other than the thrill of an illegitimate conquest,” Ei retorted as she nipped at her ear.
“AH! Damn you, Ei! You know those are sensitive!” Miko wriggled beneath her, arching into Ei’s hands as they palmed her breasts.
“Oh, I’m aware. You didn’t play fair, so neither shall I.” Ei felt the tender flesh at the juncture of Miko’s neck and shoulder shutter under her tongue. “I’ll give you one last chance…” she said as her fingers trailed below her belly. “Who is your archon?”
As Ei’s amethyst-colored eyes met Miko’s own, the kitsune knew she’d have to give in to obtain the prize she truly desired - her card game triumph wasn’t nearly as divine as the sensation of her lover’s fingers on - and in - her body. She leaned up to capture Ei’s lips in a heated kiss. When they broke away, Miko whispered, “You are, for all eternity.”
Satisfied with her answer, Ei slid inside her. Miko could feel her eyes roll back in her head at the full feeling of two of her digits. Ei could hear her panting getting heavier with each thrust.
“Hmmm…see? That wasn’t so hard now, was it? You’re so adorable when you’re not talking back to me with that smart mouth of yours.”
“Ei…please…getting…so close…” Miko moaned.
“Seeing as how you’ve repented of your disrespectful behavior…I suppose I could let you come,” Ei taunted as she worked at her clit with her thumb. “Go on, then…moan for me like a good girl.”
“AHHHH Ei!!” She screamed as she shuttered around Ei’s now soaking-wet fingers.
Once her breathing had steadied, Miko suddenly pulled Ei down against her and embraced her in a hug. Giving her feather-light kisses to throw her off guard, she quickly tightened her grip and rolled on top of her.
Miko straddled Ei’s lap, swiping her thumb across her bottom lip as she took in the sight of the woman now beneath her. Ei nipped at the finger to get her attention.
Miko hummed in mock disapproval. “If I recall correctly, didn’t I tell you I’d come out on top?”
Ei smirked in response. “This time, it was only because you used one of your dirty little tricks on me, as per usual.” She used both hands to lightly massage Miko’s ears. Miko closed her eyes and let out a throaty moan.
“My tricks, you say? As you play with my sensitive ears to distract me,” She growled before grinding her hips against Ei’s, eliciting a whimper in response.
Ei breathlessly responded, “You’re not the only one with a few up their sleeve, my love.”
Miko gently guided her hands away from her ears and intertwined them with hers before pinning them to the bed on opposite sides of Ei’s head.
She leaned down and pressed heated kisses between them. Miko’s lips shifted down Ei’s jaw to her neck, leaving obvious bite marks in her wake. Licking from her collarbone down to her chest, she swirled her tongue and latched on. Ei’s chest rose and fell rapidly as her breath hitched in response.
Miko sat up once more. “You know, I once told one of my writers I’d never eat anyone. I suppose I may have bent the truth because I’ve devoured you before and plan to do so frequently,” she purred.
Her tongue slithered its way into Ei’s mouth, and Ei partook of a taste that was very uniquely Miko. Releasing her hands, she made her way between Ei’s legs. Parting them slowly, she kissed down her thighs, nipping and sucking her way to her entrance.
As Miko licked between her folds, Ei moaned her name. Stopping to swirl her tongue on the bud of nerves she knew would make her see stars, Miko felt her hips rock against her face.
“Ah…Miko!” Ei groaned.
Miko continued tasting her wet heat as she inserted two fingers into her core. Ei threw both of her hands into Miko’s hair, dragging her further in. As Miko increased her pace, Ei could no longer control herself. Her legs wrapped tightly around Miko’s head as she spasmed around her fingers.
“Ahh…hah…ahh…Miko…yesss!” Ei screamed. Miko kissed up to her hips and rested there as she lazily stroked her fingers against her thigh. Once she could feel her breathing return to normal, she shifted to Ei’s side and leaned her head on her shoulder.
