While Matthias had led three of the humans away in one direction to meet the world of the Fae, Kaetaria had led the other three in a different direction so they'd all cover more ground. Kaetaria was eager to show the humans how spectacular the Fae and their different cultures were, as well as dispelling ugly stereotypes of how certain Fae were depicted in modern media.
"Lord of the Rings got the elves more or less correct," Kaetaria told the humans as they approached some tables where different groups of elves sat wining and dining. "The trolls and goblins aren't nearly as ugly as media has made them out to be. Many other species are quite beautiful as well...witches for one, were-people for another."
"If they're supposed to be evil or at least mean in media, then they'll always be depicted as unattractive," Shadow said simply, looking at all the Fae they came across. "It sets the mood and helps the audience hate them...or at least dislike them. As a writer, I know that world; it's unfair, but it's there."
They maneuvered up to a table among the ones that the elves sat at and came upon a couple of elves that were either royalty, or at least held great authority among their species. One of the elves was male, the other female and both had long golden hair tucked behind their shoulders.
The female wore a golden gown that was form fitting but not revealing otherwise. The male wore a gold business suit with white shirt and a gold tie, a far cry from what media generally depicted elves wearing. Both elves nodded at Kaetaria and the humans as they approached and smiled welcomingly.
"Shadow, ladies, may I introduce you all to Lord Reukan and Lady Railley, elven dignitaries from one of the larger elven lands," Kaetaria said, nodding to the two elves and smiling respectfully at them.
"Pleasure to meet you," Shadow said to the two elves, with a respectful nod.
Bella and Leilani also nodded respectfully but stayed mostly silent. Bella eyed the two and smiled.
"You're very beautiful, Lady Railley," Bella said to the female elf and then turned to the male. "You're very handsome, Lord Reukan."
"Thank you, dear human," Lady Railley said with a smile of her own. "You're quite fair yourself. All of you are, in fact."
"I sense you've been around magic, m'lady, and not from the wizard Matthias or the sorceress Kaetaria," Lord Reukan said to Bella, puzzled. "Is everything alright?"
"A run in with some Sprites and an imp," Bella replied with a shrug. "Matthias took care of it, and we were able to help Leilani, so it's fine."
"Sprites can be dreadful and tricky, I'm afraid," Lady Railley murmured with a sigh. "We're just glad you're okay."
"For the most part," Bella said, looking at Leilani who simply shrugged but said nothing.
"We'd be honored if you all wined and dined with us," Lord Reukan said, and a few elves brought some chairs to the table for the humans and sorceress to sit on. "We've heard a few tales of you humans from Matthias, but we'd love to get to know you personally for a few minutes."
"Okay," Shadow said nodding in agreement. "I'm not much of a drinker, but I'd love to chat."
Bella and Leilani sat down on the chairs, and Shadow pushed both girls in like the gentleman he was. He made a trifecta out of it by pushing in Kaetaria, before he finally settled down on his seat. Another elf came along and poured them all small cups of red liquid, wine most likely, and offered them what looked like golden cookies.
"So where did you all meet?" Lady Railley asked pleasantly, looking from Shadow to Bella, and finally to Leilani.
"I met the girls online," Shadow replied. "Bella and Leilani are models in the cam world, a place that I frequent quite often. We all found a common bond and they both agreed to be my submissives. The same happened with a few other girls who I consider their sub sisters."
"Was it one of you two that had the encounters with the vampire and the ghost?" Lord Reukan asked, keeping a neutral look but fascination was in his eyes.
"That was, Ivy," Bella replied, taking a sip from her cup. "She's off somewhere with Matthias and the others. My encounter was with a Sprite."
"I see," Lord Reukan said with an impressed smile. "I can see why you were desired; you are very lovely. Both of you are."
"Thank you," both girls said, almost in stereo.
"You two are obviously in charge among these elves, how does the hierarchy go among your species, if you don't mind my asking?" Shadow asked, taking a bite of one of the cookies.
"Several lords and ladies over pieces of elvish land," Lord Reukan replied with pride, though he tried to keep his tone nonchalant. "There are two many elves these days for a king and queen, so lords and ladies are chosen to keep peace and order."
"I didn't realize I was hungry until I started eating these things," Leilani said, chewing on one of the cookies.
"Please, there are plenty, eat your fill," Lady Railley said with encouragement.
Shadow sipped from his cup and the liquid tasted sweet like juice more then wine. He took another drink finding it humorous that elves would wine with juice instead of actual wine. At least it meant he wouldn't get drunk.
As Leilani finished the last bite of the cookie she was eating, she looked down at the rest of the cookies on the platter before her, then at Shadow. Shadow looked back and smiled, but could tell something was wrong with the girl.
"I feel weird," Leilani said and stared down at her body as though trying to pinpoint the problem.
"Do you feel like you're going to throw up?" Shadow asked, thinking the cookies had upset her stomach.
"No, its weird...I feel horny," Leilani said, and looked confused.
"It appears our ulterior motive is coming to the surface," Lord Ruekan said and sipped from his cup.
"What do you mean?" Shadow asked looking from the elf, to Leilani, then back to the elf.
