Chapter 98: Midnight Nectar (1/2)
Katrin found herself rushing to the bedside, a strange sense of relief overcoming her as she did so. Her mind flashed back to all the times she caught Agni laughing or talking to herself like a creeper. Suddenly she felt foolish--but also relieved.
*T-thank God she's not crazy or possessed!* The young woman known as Shula was still huddled up next to Agni, clinging to her even in her sleep. Katrin was surprised at how cute the familiar looked, her blonde hair was striking and Katrin couldn't help but run her fingers through it.
”She's adorable!” Katrin cooed as she took a seat at the edge of the bed.
”I know! Don't you just want to eat her up?! Ahem.” Agni couldn't help but be honest with the stupor of sleep hanging over her. She tried to conceal her overwhelming affection for the imp but it was too late. Merri and Ariadna also stepped closer to the bed so that they could peer over Katrin's shoulder.
”Okay, so this is your familiar. But..why is she groping you?” Ariadna asked. She felt everyone else in the room was a little too eager to accept the absurdity of the situation. As if groping someone was a completely normal thing. Merri didn't seem bothered, in fact she had stars in her eyes due to the excitement.
”This is rare! Humanoid familiars are super rare!” Merri practically exclaimed the moment she got over her initial shock. She glanced towards Agni nervously, her eyes betraying the fact that she wanted to do it. Agni smiled and nodded, giving Merri the approval she needed.
The minotauress stepped forward and also ran her fingers through Shula's golden hair and further down along her back towards the small, gargoyle style wings which protruded there. Much to Merri's surprise the wings were soft to the touch, fleshy and stretchy. The wings were predominantly black and transitioned into a deep red color further near the edges and within the flesh folds.
Ariadna just watched on in annoyance, mostly because she was being ignored for the most part, which is why Agni motioned for the Trickster to join. Unable to defy the Succubus' innate charisma, Ariadna threw up her hands with a small shrug and gathered closer as well. The three spent quite some time admiring Shula while Agni recounted the story and purpose of their trip to Kirlunst. She also took special care to explain why Vivian didn't want to take the other adventurers, explaining that it was a rite of passage amongst adventurers while avoiding Vivian's secrets.
In the end even Katrin, who felt a particular way about being left behind, was forced to accept the explanation.
”Just don't do it again.” She said as she folded her arms and narrowed her gaze.
”O-okay.” Agni half chuckled.
*She's serious. Super serious.* Agni thought. After prying herself away from the sleeping imp, Agni joined the other three women in talking about various things. It turns out, despite her annoyance with Agni that Katrin went shopping for her anyway. Agni was now the proud owner of a second ”cutesy” shirt and some pajamas. This went a long way to extending Agni's wardrobe which at the moment was practically non-existent.
”Merri wanted to get you something a bit more risque. But I wasn't sure if that's your style. You'll have to come next time.” Katrin said.