Chapter 70: Regular Checkup

The morning after found the trio tangled in Kat’s bed. After exploring the city, they were all eager to pass out. Rosalyn had wound up in her usual spot, sandwiched between Kat and Ann. She was right side up this time, and her wooly hair was very soft on Ann’s skin. Blinking blearily, Ann stretched, greeting the day. Rosalyn mumbled, rubbing sleep from her eyes. Kat, ever graceful in the mornings, snorted and rolled over, taking the blankets with her.

“C’mon, Kat,” Ann groaned, sitting up.

“Nooooo,” the sleepy Protector protested. She pulled the covers tighter, cocooning herself.

“You know, I never expected to find Kat cute in the mornings,” Rosalyn sighed, yawning.

“Right? Big strong girl like her. Thought she’d be up at the crack of dawn working out or something,” Ann said, rolling off the bed and properly stretching, her tail going stiff as she went through the routines.

Snores began to come from Kat’s blanket shell as she denied the existence of the sun.

“Makes me wanna just,” Rosalyn said, moving over to Kat’s side, trying to peel back the blankets. She tugged gently, then firmly, then really put her back into it. Kat’s strength held, even asleep, and she couldn’t budge the fabric from the woman’s grip. “Gods, she’s stubborn,” Rosalyn panted.

“Yup. Part of why I love her. Girl does what she sets her mind to. Now, I could fuck her awake,” Ann said, raising her voice to be heard over snores. “Unfortunately, we don’t have time, and I don’t think I can get through those blankets. “Thankfully, she’s not as heavy as she is strong. So, let’s carry her. Come on,” she gestured to Kat’s feet.

Working together, they lugged the blanket wrapped Kat off the bed and into the bathroom. Ann got the water running, keeping an eye on her girlfriend, who she suspected wasn’t actually asleep anymore. The luxurious tub filled, set into the floor as it was, and Ann tested the temperature. Nice and hot.

“Last chance, love,” Ann warned, motioning for Rosalyn to get in position to lift. The Druid stifled a giggle as she wrapped her arms around Kat’s legs.

“One, two!”

“Alright, alright! Feck!” Kat yelled, releasing the blankets. Unfortunately, this meant she squirmed in her lovers’ grips. They lost their hold, and she tumbled chaotically and nakedly into the bath, sputtering and gasping.

Ann broke out laughing. Rosalyn reflexively tried to check on Kat, but once it was obvious that the woman wasn’t hurt, she joined the laughter.

“Ah feck ye both. Laugh it up, ye sods. Takin’ me outta me slumber,” Kat grumbled. “Nothin’s sacred in this world wit’ ye in me life.”

Ann stepped down into the bath and slid over to her lover, catching her face and distracting her with a kiss. “Good morning, sunshine,” she teased.

“No fair!” Rosalyn cried as she leapt into the hot water, splashing the two. “My turn to kiss her!” She gently shoved Ann out of the way, locking lips with Kat.

“Gotta be faster,” Ann laughed as she backed off.

Rosalyn broke off the kiss with a sigh, then dove for Ann, catching her easily. “Not my fault you two have all the physical stats I don’t,” she grumbled, trapping Ann in her own kiss.

“Well, with thighs like these, I’m not complaining,” Ann giggled as she squeezed Rosalyn’s plush legs.

The bath continued like this for a few minutes. Washing and teasing each other. Eventually they got out, dried off and got dressed. Kat sat and let Ann do up her braids, while Rosalyn spent the time she needed to properly care for her wooly locks.

The door creaked, and their eyes all shot to the still closed door.

“The feck was that?”

“What was what?” A bubbly voice echoed throughout the room.

Rosalyn screamed as she saw the woman on the bed.

“Darling, I don’t think I’m that scary,” Orenous tittered, crossing her arms and pouting at Rosalyn. Despite her protests, she’d chosen a rather distinct draconic form for this meeting. Long horns swept back from her forehead, holding back ebony hair. Scales and spines adorned what skin was visible under her simple, but tight-fitting gown. Crimson eyes swept over the room as she relaxed, thick black tail swishing behind her, not disturbing the sheets. “I promise, all of this is for show.”

“Rosalyn, Orenous,” Ann introduced, trying to hide her own surprise. “Guess that meeting you wanted to have is now! Lucky us!”

“Lucky us,” Rosalyn whimpered, peeking over the side of the bed where she’d tumbled off.

“Before you ask, I’ve already spoken to Bren,” Orenous said, picking at her gown in a way that made her chest bounce. “He understood and offered his opinion on things. Now, it’s time for us girls to catch up. Glad to see you continuing your conquests, Annita.”

“You make it sound so romantic,” Ann sneered, still working on Kat’s hair.

“Oh, but I meant well,” Orenous sighed. “Adorable Rosalyn here wouldn’t have fallen for any less, and I would know.” She leaned over and poked Rosalyn’s nose, sending the Druid scrambling backwards.

“And you’ve definitely been busy with this one too,” Orenous purred, moving over to wrap her arms around the back of Kat’s neck, almost sitting in her lap. “You should relax, Katlyn. You’re so stiff. That little slutty princess in there is screaming for release,” she teased, leaning in to the point their lips almost touched before pulling back. “Such delicious repression. I can’t wait to see the day you let go. All in good time, though. The best things in life and love come after significant effort.”

Kat was left breathing heavily as she tried to recover from almost being kissed by the Goddess.

“You’re a lot flirtier this time,” Ann observed, finishing up with Kat’s braids and patting her lover’s back.

“Well, Bren’s not around this time, so we can all talk girl things,” the Goddess said, adding a ditsy lilt to her voice. “Plus, you’ve collected such beauties it’d be a shame to my name not to admire them.”

“Ugh, ok, well, there’s the consent part, remember?” Ann grumbled, raising an eyebrow.

“Yes, yes. Kat, I could tell, would fold in a second. I do worry about you, little Rosalyn. Your heart and mind are so fragile, despite your strength in battle. Please, keep working on yourself, for yourself. I’m sure your girlfriends will appreciate you more.”

Rosalyn squeaked, nodding as she curled up against the wall she’d backed into.

“Oh, come now. No need to be afraid. Seriously,” Orenous’ voice lowered, and she waved a hand. Rosalyn shuddered, then heaved a heavy sigh as her arms and back relaxed. The shaking stilled, and she uncurled.

“What did you do?” The Druid asked, getting to her feet.

“Oh, a little trick I’ve done with Annita before. I just calmed you down. I don’t tend to use this kind of power, since it’s a bit of a grey line for free will. If I ever do, it’s to provide comfort to someone who need not be, well, freaking out.”

“Yeah, she did it to me when I was freaking out after finding out my family died,” Ann said matter-of-factly, turning to raise her arms to Rosalyn. The Druid flopped into place, nestling into the comforting grasp. “I was kinda spiraling and if she didn’t, I would have just broken down again.”

“Like I said, freaking out,” Orenous repeated. “Oh, you all are so sweet,” she squealed as Kat sidled up to the pair, stroking Rosalyn’s hair gently. “Makes me want to join in. It’s been ages since I’ve tried being with a mortal. Maybe one day. For now? We have some business to discuss.”

“Yeah, we sure do,” Ann agreed. “First, we got another Seed cleared.”

“Oh, I heard! Tylina was ecstatic to have you visit. Wouldn’t stop talking about it for days and days. Word is spreading quickly in the divine realm about you. Keep it up.”

“Aye. ‘Er letter said as much,” Kat said. “Feelin’ like royalty up there, too. Kinda frustrated at tha’.”

“I still can’t believe I’m talking to you!” Rosalyn suddenly blurted. “Well, you’ve been doing a lot of the talking. I haven’t. You’re just so, so pretty. And I’m just me, so, you know, normal. Just, a Goddess, in the flesh right here with us and she’s hot and probably wants to fuck and is backing us up. I heard things from the others, but words don’t do it justice and I’m going to explode if I don’t talk more.”

A tinkling laugh filled the room. Orenous wiped a tear from her eye as she reached over to pet Rosalyn as well. “There’s that rambling I see caught my Champion’s attention. You, darling, are wonderfully honest. Thank you, dear lamb, for being a good friend to Kat, Ann and Bren.”

“You, um, you’re welcome,” Rosalyn stuttered. Apparently, being touched again had shut her brain down a little.

“So back on topic,” Ann said, coughing pointedly. “Took in more of whatever that black shit is and got another Warped skill. I can change parts of my appearance now.”

“Really? Let me see,” Orenous muttered, closing her crimson eyes and focusing. “Yup, definitely an increase in corruption. Still minor, and I wouldn’t worry about it, but it is building up. What’s it do?”

Ann briefly went over her Minor Cosmetic Mutation skill and how it had manifested, sparing no detail on the feelings, and Rosalyn’s observation on her body adapting to the skill.

“Fascinating,” Orenous murmured. “I won’t ask for a demonstration, since it sounds unpleasant. Your theory on the adaptation, Rosalyn, holds water. I’ll check with Qu’Sella later and let you know if they can tell me anything. Unfortunately, they’ve informed me that their sample size is still too low for answers to our previous conversation. They’ve asked you to continue interacting with Cores, as well.”

“Yup, figured,” Ann sighed. “No plans on stopping there. Just need to get re-armed to get back out there.”

“Before you do, though, I do have a more recent matter to speak with you. About my High Priestess.”

“The cunt?” Kat cut in, glowering.

“She forgot herself and her place,” Orenous continued, disregarding the venom in the Protector’s voice. “She is mine. One of my children, as are the rest of you. She should be an example of all that is my presence in this world, and she failed when she tried to force someone on you. Normally I’d handle this by more roundabout means, but this time, I have a representative in the mortal realm.”

“Why do I not like where this is going?” Kat grumbled.

“Oh, I actually believe you might,” Orenous tittered. “I plan on punishing her, but not in the normal way. You saw how… entranced she was when she saw your gifts, yes?”

“Oh, yeah, she completely zoned out,” Ann noted, remembering the dazed look on Rowena’s face.

“Yes, well, that is not entirely unique to her, but is much stronger. Your gifts are directly from me, and will be more enticing to my believers. As High Priestess, or Mother Superior as she calls herself, it is particularly potent. I intend to use this against her.”

“Ok, I’m starting to like this a little more,” Kat said, leaning in.

Ann gave her a sidelong glance. She wasn’t sure where this was going and was holding on to her reaction until after Orenous had finished.

“I have provided a time and date, through prophecy, to Rowena. You will find her incapable of much of anything besides vision. I would appreciate it if you showed her your love and passion for your lovers, Annita.”

Ann took a second, sitting there, processing the words. “So you want me, your Champion, to religiously cuck your High Priestess as punishment?”

“And she just watches us?” Kat breathed, long ears flushing.

“What do we do after we finish?” Rosalyn piped up, thighs pressed tight together.

“Oh, nothing. That’s the best part. Just leave her there. She’ll have someone come in later to release her, but I do not want any of you to touch her.” Orenous sighed, leaning back and staring up at the ceiling. “She needs to be reminded that even with such cooperation being preferable, it is not her place to arrange connections like she did. Yes, part of her mind has it as a test, but she would have been happy if you accepted as well. I do not appreciate such games. Thus, she gets to see what she cannot have, and be left to contemplate.” Orenous’ draconic head turned to the side, staring at all of them. “Knowing her, she will understand this lesson. I do echo her desire for a priest or priestess to be associated with your burgeoning party, but a relationship would be on your hearts to decide.”

“That’s… the weirdest fucking thing I’ve ever been asked to do. Ever. And that includes being asked to go absorb black goo from god cores to make myself more of a mutant,” Ann burst out, laying back on the bed.

She took a minute to think, hands pressed to her temples. On the one hand, yeah, Rowena deserved it, and she had been thinking about ways to get back at the Mother Superior. This would also fit into Kat’s whole people watching thing, but she wasn’t sure about Rosalyn. She chuckled to herself, realising that her first thoughts were of her lovers and not her own tastes. Was she that much of a pervert? She didn’t really flinch at the prospect. Making the bitch who’d dared to insert her wants into her relationships watch her take Kat and Rosalyn honestly excited her, and she felt a stirring in her loins at the mental image of the beautiful Rowena bound and gagged, forced to watch.

“Ann?” Rosalyn’s sweet voice cut through her train of thought. “You still there?”

“Oh, she’s still there,” Orenous said, a sultry smile gracing her divine features.

“Ye kinda zoned out there fer a minute,” Kat said, tapping Ann’s forehead. “Don’t go daydreamin’ on us right now.”

“Well, I guess I’m down, if you two are,” Ann said, putting the question to her partners.

“Ye keep findin’ weirder ways fer us tae fuck,” Kat sighed, shrugging. “I, um. It’s not like I haven’t thought o’ bein’ watched, or gettin’, uh, caught. Y’know. Durin. So I guess we can try?”

Ann nodded. About what she expected. Rosalyn, on the other hand. She turned to her short lover, tracing a finger down her cheek. “No pressure. You say no, and we find another way to punish the naughty priestess,” Ann purred.

“I, um, well, it’s interesting? And weird,” Rosalyn stammered. “I th..think I’m ok with it. Just as long as she doesn’t do anything and we’re just focused on each other. I mean, maybe some taunting? I guess? That’s kind of part of the punishment, right?”

“Oh, I wouldn’t require something like that,” Orenous advised, her grin widening. “If you feel like it, though, I will not complain. Imagining her squirming in her bonds just has me near to squirting. Just so you all know, I absolutely will be watching this interaction.”

“Feckin’ peepin’ Goddess now?” Kat grumbled.

“I caught your gazes at my ass, Katlyn,” Orenous chided. “Not to mention this form’s tail. You are hardly one to throw stones.”

“I mean, fair? Fair.” Kat decided. “Cause I would, ye know, if all were in agreement.”

“She’s loved your ass since she saw you last time,” Ann sighed with a chuckle. “Doubt you’re gonna get that out of her head anytime soon.”

“Sweet perverted princess,” Orenous sighed. “If only we had more time, but now is not right. You and your partners have so much to discover of yourselves. Don’t need some dusty old Goddess cutting in. Well, since all are consenting, I will be advising Rowena that her punishment will be held the day after tomorrow, let’s say three in the afternoon? Besides her situation, I’ll leave the details to you.”

“Before you go!” Ann interjected, raising her hand. “I have questions. Like, time related questions.”

Orenous sighed, sitting back. “I will answer two. Rediscovery of your world is supposed to be a fun thing, Annita. It’d ruin things if I answer too much.”

“Got it. First off, plastics. You should know how much of a problem they were. The hell happened to it all?”

“Oh, that invention. We found it in almost all living creatures. It was a pollutant, so we removed it. Magic helps a lot, little wolf. Broken down to base elements and redistributed planet wide, it is no longer a concern,” Orenous explained.

“Ok, cool. Was worried about that one, and would love to avoid that shit. Second one. Well, god, there’s a lot. Are all the, no, wait, that ruins what you were talking about.” Ann paused, thinking. “I guess it’s not really a time thing, but just something I’d wanted to ask you. I’ve been noticing I’m, well, a lot better of a lover than I was. Was that you?”

Orenous laughed, corners of her eyes crinkling as she smiled warmly at Ann. “Annita, child. I can only work with what was already there. I believe that this new body of yours is just allowing your innate talent to be expressed to its fullest. A happy coincidence, and quite a fun one, I imagine.”

“Ye can say that again,” Kat laughed, rolling over and poking at the tent that was still showing through Ann’s kilt. “Damn girl makes me lose me mind on the regular.”

“S-s-same here,” Rosalyn stuttered, finally coming out of her stupor at the divine contact she’d been given. “Just, Ann, you don’t really know what you do to us.”

“I… really?” Ann asked, suddenly incredibly bashful.

“And with that, I’ll be going,” Orenous said, standing with a swish of her tail. “Do make your appointment. Don’t be late. Or do and make her squirm more. Love be with you, and in everything you do. Laters!”

With that, she walked through the closed door and disappeared in a purple shimmer.

“Meetin’ two has happened, and she came on tae me,” Kat whistled, flopping back onto the bed. “Gods damn, she’s mouthwaterin’.”

“We’re sitting right here, Kat,” Ann complained playfully, poking at her lover’s ribs. “Kinda surprised she came on that hard, to be honest. Wonder if the whole Rowena thing has her hot and bothered.”

“I could imagine that. Goddess of all she represents having a physical champion on the world to help do her bidding, and getting to punish an uppity priestess? I mean, if I were in her spot, I’d be super excited,” Rosalyn said, words tumbling from her now that Orenous had left. “And is she always like that? The whole dragon thing? She looked gorgeous. That tail was super nice and looked so soft! I wanted to just hug it but I couldn’t dare. The way she looked at us, too? Like, motherly, but also like she wanted to bend me over and, um, well, thoughts, yeah.”

“Can bend you over, if you want?” Ann purred, leaning over to Rosalyn. She got the surprised squeak she was looking for and fell on the bed next to Kat, laughing.

“Not funny,” Rosalyn pouted, as she joined the other two.

“Well, guess that’s that. Though I gotta say, slutty princess?” Ann turned her head, cocking an eyebrow at Kat.

“Shut yer gab.” Kat’s ears were crimson.