It was a hot, summer day. Ryan pushed the sweat from his brow and looked over at the expanse. He was at the edge of the field, watching others collect various herbs and vegetables for tonight's feast.
"Are you taking a break already?" Soto asked.
"Yeah, sorry...its so hot outside."
"Let's stop soon and go for a swim. It's getting late in the day. We have to get cleaned up for tonight."
Tonight was the festival of life. There would be a big fire, lots of food and drink, and music. After the children were put to bed, people were free to explore and act upon lustful desires. Ryan was excited for a number of reasons. For the first time he would be participating as an adult. And Soto came to stay with the tribe recently so this was a new experience for him, too.
"So what happens after the kids go to bed?" Soto asked as they carried their baskets down the path to the village area.
"It gets pretty wild. Last year I snuck back over by where the fire was. Everyone was drinking, eating - the drum beats were crazy and people were dancing...and making love..." Ryan trailed off.
"Ah yes." Soto commented as they saw two blonde beauties approach. Ryan didn't know if he was remarking on the conversation, or the new company.
"Asa! Aria! How are you beauties doing?"
The girls were twins. They had beautiful long blonde hair that was nearly white from the summer sun, and sparking blue eyes that lit up when they saw him.
"Soto!" They both exclaimed. He put his arms around both of them as they walked.
"Are you going to get ready soon? You are all sweaty!" One of them cried.
"Oh yes, you know it." Soto said, giving a squeeze on each of the girls buttocks.
They all laughed. The girls playfully detangled from his grasp. "We'll see you later." The other one said as they walked away.
"How do you tell them apart?" Ryan asked after they walked away.
Soto shrugged and winked at Ryan. Ryan shook his head.
They got cleaned up as the sun sank towards the horizon. A big bonfire was started, and people were congregating in the eating area, drinking and getting plates of food. The drums started and people started dancing. Ryan and Soto got some food and sat down at the edge of the crowd. Soto left and when he came back he gave Ryan something to smoke.
"What is this?" Ryan said, looking at it.
Soto grabbed his drink. "Don't worry about it...it's just a mood enhancer."
Ryan inhaled and tasted the sweet smoke in his mouth. It tasted loamy and sweet. He coughed and Soto laughed. "Don't worry. You're fine."
They started talking and eating their food. The sun set and the drums got more intense. Ryan felt a shift in the energy of the crowd as the party progressed. He was content to sit and watch. He was fascinated by the people dancing, with their body paints and small clothes moving to the beat.
Asa and Aria grabbed Soto. Ryan watched as his friend started dancing with them. His hands explored their exposed, nubile breasts as they moved together. Ryan studied how one of them started kissing Soto as the other started massaging the front of his loincloth. He could see that his friend got aroused pretty quickly. Soto was massaging one of the girls breasts while the other removed his loincloth completely, exposing his dark curly hair and stiffening member. She caressed it and Ryan saw his friends member twitch, rapidly filling.