"So where are we going?"

They arrived in Cusp Central, where he landed right in front of Benjin's Bistro, heading in.

"To do what Val's favorite manga can't do right now. Power up the side cast."

Val sneezed, checking the document from updates while Madam asked why they were there.

"Going to use a room together," Asa asked?

"Uh, not quite. Madam, got a weapon set that could fit her fighting style?"

"In the middle of work?"

"You talk to her, I'll go back to part time," taking her apron and going around to collect things.

"Fine, Lorena, come with me."

She showed her a room with several wooden and rubber weapons, offering to spar with her. After about half an hour that left Lorena sweating, the older woman handed her a knuckle knife.

"They're really helpful for close range fighters. Mix that with your Zodiac and it should help your bridge the gap."

"Thank you."

While Kurenai waited to see her sister's idol, Elaine and Sehki whispered a thought.

"Well it would help you all get some more money. But would she be willing to-"

"Sehki, your girlfriend's got some moves," Madam claimed.

"Come inside with me," pulling him so they could fall into a room with a bed.

"Uh, what's going on?"

"Sorry, the heat is getting to me," dragging him to the sheets and pulling him in for a kiss, letting him pull away, "cool me down," rubbing his cheeks.

Is she? Nah it's stress. Why not, lowering her to lock lips. They made out for some time as he fondled her chest, intensifying her moans while she snatch a feel for his erection so their voices could resonate together.

He pulled her shirt forward to head inside, Spreading his tongue from neck to breast until he found her nipples, feeling her firm grip on his back, pulling him in to continue to please her as she zipped down his pants and slipped through the boxers to gently stroke him back and forth.

He winced and moaned, pulling back to smiling when she opened her eyes to see her skills in effect and thanking her by pulling her shorts down to give her privates the same respect.

"Tell me if I get it wrong," hearing her okay to taste the space around her clit. Lorena giggled in satisfaction at his awkward timing she slowly got used to, locking her feet around his face to twist their positions.

With her on top and him on the bottom, she spun around so she could taste his privates for a change. Though flustered, both of them continued, easing the other's anger and insecurities until their bodies were ready to release their respective fluids out.

She fell on top of him, just tired.

"That's as far as we'll go for now," stretching to clean up them up. "Feels like I'm using you."

"I wouldn't have done it if I wasn't okay with it. Got a bit of clarity?"

"It helped. Was that your first time eating someone out?"

"I pay attention."

"Seven out of ten."

"Critic," leaving him to laugh. "But seriously, anything else bugging you?"

"I'm just worried. Life has," turning red, "gotten better since we've met, but the worst case scenario is just creeping up on us. Maybe I'm just too cynical."

"Hey, you keep us grounded, we lift you up. We'll survive this to the bitter end," taking her hand.

As she was going to take it, he got a call from Calypsa. "Hello?"

"My prince, I should give you a set time to call."

Lorena grabbed the phone. "We had sex," completely deadpan to Sehki's horror.

"What?! If we're sharing, we're supposed to talk about this beforehand! Don't nymph me!"

"Not my fault you had to be on probation and act as a terrorist without warning us first," listening to her getting more irate before admitting they only went to third base.

"Huh. That's been bothering me for a while. Why do people here call a slutty person a nymph? Aren't fae usually sexually liberated?"

"Early on there were male earth fae called satyrs who'd attempt to seduce women with magic, so women from that continent fought back with their own agency. But losing men spit lies."

"So they spread rumors female fae who took control or were active were evil and coerced them? That's why the other heirs weren't keen on the Bistro?"

"Nailed it. Plus Taylor's family's made from both groups. Lorena, this should enlighten you on a few things."

She got curious. "Do tell."

"Al-le-ged-ly, Austrina's family was one of those born from satyrs who became an emigrant of Coastrosity that abandoned her. So she worked her way up to become the ideal wife, training to use her powers every day and appease herself to nobles. Sextans is the perfect StellArt for her."

"And Dryad's deal?"

"Taylor's grandfather used their kids as demonstrations of power. Dryad was humiliated and used the films he watched as motivation to take down his family members one by one until he was next in line for the throne. His siblings survived socially by name alone."

"So an absent minded mom who fought to not struggle anymore and a dad who'd eliminate anyone to gain power. Geez, no wonder why Taylor turned out the way he did."

"And that's why I want you two to show him. Taylor lives by example. You two saved his life, both of you might be able to save his heart."

"Calypsa, why do you believe in me but give me the worst possible situations to overcome?"

"Because when you did it, it saved my life. Besides, you're cute when you exceed my expectations."

Lorena watched him blush.

"Don't be jealous Lore, I don't want you losing your heart too. Remember our promise, kay?"

Calypsa hung up before either one could respond.

"Promise?"

"Girl talk. Nothing serious," picking up the knuckle knifes. "Let's go."