36 Always more problems (1/2)

Kess POV-

Vulki is a little odd. Well, aren't we all? Whatever, doesn't matter. I had my minions drag back the largest morsel from that fight. Gin is afraid of bringing them into the nest so I decided to just eat right outside the nest. Don't need to preserve them since a steady supply is here.

”Hoooooohh!”

It's quite a lot. I don't quite like the spider legs attached to it but, I'm not picky. Hmmm? Ohhh. It seems that Gin's worries were correct. One of the heads sticking out of it is still alive. It's mumbling something.

”Fellia.... I'm sorry. uoohhhh!!!” Felix

So..... uhhhhh.... it's crying. Bobbing back and forth it seems to be distressed. Should I kill it? Probably won't live long without a living body anways....

*Stick

I jab a leg into its face. Well, I'm a bit famished so, it's time to dig in!

Gin Pov-

Kess is eating right in front of the nest. Watching her tear the skin and muscle off the drow heads is quite terrible. This is why we should build a detached larder. Back to the matter at hand. That fight was closer than what I would have preferred. One swipe from its tail would have left me shattered. There were creatures swimming in its vomit that could probably harm me as well. Checking them afterwards left me stunned.

They were similar to a tadpole but, they had a few extra long thin limbs. Dissecting one led to the discovery of a horrible maw that was hidden under a thin layer of skin.

Yep. I don't want to fight these things anymore. I can raise skills on regular monsters later. I quickly return to the nest with Set who is checking me out for wounds. I obviously don't have any..... Still I appreciate the action.

I go towards the main room. The only one here is Xelu. After Vulki took over her education, she has gotten slightly more expressive. I think she has been taught some weird things though..... As I approach she waves her tentacles and thorns robotically.....

This is a result of Vulki trying to program her. She gave her orders to do certain things in specific situations. For example, when I walk up to her she waves her limbs..... I tried to undo this, however, even without the order in place it became second nature for her.

Well, she has developed some natural reactions as well. The most apparent is the facial expressions she makes. It is defaultly emotionless. However, when you start explaining things to her, an intrigued or baffled face may appear. It's like watching a child learning new things. I hope Vulki doesn't corrupt that pureness....

”Hello Mashta” Xelu

”Still calling me mashta huh. So how's your education coming?” Gin

Her words have become more clear. However, she still calls me mashta for some reason. I don't mind all that much but, it leaves a weird feeling when a giant, bloody, eldritch spider creature calls me that.

”Vulki's education? She is trying to teach me that weird stuff again.” Xelu

Crap. She really needs to stop that. I've told her to be careful with what she teaches Xelu. I banned her from even mentioning some of the more aweful things. What was she like before? To even know..... No, I need to get that image out of my head.

*Shivers