Zerret crossed to the door. His telepathic sense told him that Loc and Lunixri stood on the other side before he even opened it. He opened the door to them and Lunixri darted into the room. Loc stood motionless, save for the disjointed twitch of his facial tentacles.
{She is a bit angry at the other two,}
Loc sent.
{Maybe so, but rules are rules. Her rudeness will not be stood for,}
He returned and spun on his heel. "Woman, you have disrespected me for the last time," he growled at the back of her. "If you do not come back over here and make amends for your actions, I will have you removed and held till your Keeper can make amends for you."
Lunixri froze in her tracks, as did the rest of the women in the room. She turned a wide eyed gaze to meet his. She dropped to her knees with her back straight. He looked from her to Loc and gestured for the Illithid to enter. Loc moved to one of the cushioned chairs at the side of the room as Zerret closed the door. Looking back at Lunixri, his thoughts were a bit conflicted. This was Uncle in her elven guise, after all. This was her fortress and she could do as she pleased. Adding to the confusion was that Uncle dropped his head into the room from the ceilings' window.
"Lunixri, you have gone too far this time. Explain yourself at once." The Dragon demanded.
"Lord, I came in search of you. I was told you were here and I did not realize that the cat-man at the door was Keeper Zerret. I mistook him for a servant. Having met him previously, I was looking for the face he had when last I entered this room." She said smoothly and clearly. "The Drow delegation has arrived at the deep gate, Lord. As instructed, I have come to you with this information by the most direct means possible."
She turned to meet Zerret eye to eye. "Sir, I was wrong to enter your quarters so brazenly. I did not recognize you, though it is hardly an excuse. I await any punishment you see fit to place open me. I have disgraced my Lord. Orders or no, my lack of manners is inexcusable," she said, dropping her eyes to the floor.
"Uncle, she is yours and has offered a proper apology. I can confer punishment for her lack of manners, though this stemmed from orders of some import given by you." He said looking up at the draconian face.
"She is on her own in this. Too often she has gotten out of punishment. She is yours. I have matters to attend to." He looked at her. "She will not be permanently damaged or you will pay for her. Is this understood, Nephew?"
"Yes, Uncle. I understand very well, sir," he replied as the dragon withdrew itself from the room.
"You two," pointing at Nye and Vale, "have duties to my pet to fulfill. So get back to doing them. Loc?"
{I am not in this. I can wait,}
it sent waving its three fingered hands in a defensive manner.
"So be it. You!" pointing into the face of Lunixri, "Stand." She did. Walking closer to the bath, he grabbed up two towels and set them on the floor in a position that allowed an unblocked view of the tub and bed. "You will kneel here and place your arms behind your back." She quickly complied. He pulled the draw sting from his robe and bound her hands together with it. "Now you can watch. If you move from this spot I will have to hurt you."
Rincitni motioned to gain her attention. Lunixri met Rincitnis' eyes and saw fear for her in those gold-green windows to her soul. Lunixri nodded to her that she would hold her place. Lunixri sighed as Zerret looked over at Nye and Vale. His eyes were fearsome, they conveyed the same promise of danger she found in her reflection as a dragon. She held back the grin for Zerret, having seen her dragon form in the room and having her elven guise burst in, with Loc watching. "Well played, my nephew," she thought.
It would be a test of her willpower now. She was sure Zerret knew it, too, but in the long run this would be good for morale and set Zerret's place in the public opinion of the fortress' staff and residence.
"Master LocNial, what brings you to my chambers? We talked less than an hour ago." Zerret said, walking over and sitting in the chair next to the Illithid.
{I found a bracelet in the fortress vault that might help you. I was bringing it by with the offer of assisting you learn its use-and acting as guard if it caused problems to you.}
he sent along with images of good and horrifying possible outcomes from its use. His emotions were hopeful yet fearful that the latter would be dangerous even for him.
"I understand, Uncle. Thank you for looking and finding something so quickly." He said taking a look at the red haired wild elf hand feeding freshly peeled fruit to Rincitni. "I would have to decline trying it this evening."
{I agree, Nephew. I also like that you are starting to show wisdom in your thinking,}
he sent
. {Since we are not trying this...}
holding up a metal hoop bracelet
, {I will go about my business. Enjoy your pet time.}
Loc stood, as did he, and they crossed back to the door. Zerret bowed his head to the Illithid as it left. Closing the door, his attention returned to the collection of pets in the room. The Nixie girl waited at the side of the bath while the redhead seemed to be fighting with the clasp on Rincitni's body chain.
{Uncle,, why are you doing this?}
he sent to Lunixri only.
The only thing he got in response was a feeling of "It will work". The feelings Rincitni conveyed were excitement, fear, wanting, and a sense of vertigo. He no longer had any question as to why Loc kept his mind mostly closed when not in his privet chambers. The other women were sharing almost the same emotions -- lust, sincerity, with an "I wanna show off to everyone" overtone. He took a seat behind the desk to watch over his pet and her playmates for the evening.
Rincitni was helped into the large tub by Nye. They embraced as Nye guided her into a kneeling position at one end of the tub. Vale leaned into the tub and kissed Rincitni. Vale scooped water from the tub and poured it over the two women as they caressed each other. Rincitni was drunk on the affection these women's hands bathed her body with. If lips met hers she kissed them in whatever manner they kissed her. She was incapable of thought. Nye's skin on hers felt like hot silk. She watched in total fascination as Nye turned and slid down the front of her body, not stopping at the surface of the water but submerged completely under. Nye smiled from beneath the water and wiggled her way between Rincitni's thighs. A tug at her hair brought her attention to Vale. The women had a half dozen soapy lathered cloths along the tub's rim. Water poured through her hair prompted her to lift her head up sharply. A full body quiver and throaty moan rolled from her body as Nye began tongue washing her labia. Vale giggled softly to herself and drizzled fragrant cleansing lotion into her wet hair. Rincitni was on the verge of fainting and cumming. The gentle pulling of her hair as Vale drew the cleansing oil down her hair's length coupled with the erotic bliss of Nyes' tongue worship of her labia.
Lunixri strained to see into the tub. Her nipples stood firmly erect. Her labia was dripping wet from watching her roommates wash Zerret's pet. Zerret watched with an appraising look. The same look one would have when weighing the value of a purchase.
A hard gush splashed Rincitni's inner walls. She went rigid and bolt upright. Her quick movements half dragged Vale into the tub. Her cervical muscles clenched reflexively expelling the water.
"What the hell was that?" Rincitni exclaimed.
