Life On the Other Side - Chapter 9
#9 of Life On the Other Side
In the back of my mind, I kind of want to compare it to getting a day off from school now that I'm done with training, but I know I can't justify that thought knowing how different the two are. Though I will miss the immediate option of something that wasn't just strictly women's garments. Regardless, by tomorrow I'll have whatever choice I want as I'll finally begin my journey.
After a quick stretch and patting some dust off my skirt from my daily duty, I turned to Darter. "I'm gonna wash up before the others arrive."
Once acknowledged, I hurried over to the bathhouse and made myself comfortable the second after dunking my entire existence in the wet and soothing warmth. The moment my head surfaced, I let out a relaxed sigh as I could feel a grin follow. With euphoria wrapping itself around me, I simply hummed a light tone to myself as I brushed my soaked hair out of my face.
"Yo. Mind if I join?"
"Huh? Macha?" I quickly jerked my prying eyes away before they could finish drift down her naked body. "What are you doing here?"
"Come on, you know I'm here for your party."
"No, not that. I mean why are you in here?"
"Oh, I felt like taking a bath. I didn't want to stink while we were having fun." The tanuki then dipped herself in as she sat across from me. "Is that not okay?"
"I guess it's alright..."
"Still modest about your body?"
"I...I just get easily embarrassed around other naked people."
Be strong, Avery. Don't be a perv and gawk at her.
"It's fine, Tela, and I know you're trying to be polite and all, but look, we're both girls. I've got the same stuff as you do."
"Y-yeah, I guess." I nervously chuckled.
"Here, if it'll help make you feel better." Macha soon waded her way over to me and sat down to my left. "This way we can keep talking and you don't have to focus on the nudity."
Even though the two of us have showered together, Macha's got an attractive figure and a bounce on her chest that I just can't ignore.
"I appreciate the sentiment, but I'm not sure it'll help."
I could see a smug smirk on the girl within my peripherals. "Boy, I didn't think you were this innocent, Tela."
"It's...it's just who I am."
"Well here, let's take your mind off of it. We've got time to kill. You ready for tonight?"
"I guess. I'm just not so sure though that I deserve this big of a party."
"Just think of it as a graduation celebration."
"Still, it didn't have to be this extravagant."
"Nonsense. You've completed your training and managed to best the Captain." The tanuki said with a blithe flick of the wrist into the air.
"I think she may have taken it easy on me for a bit."
"Regardless, you made it through and deserve some fun now." Macha grinned. "Boy, I remember when I finally passed, the hangover from that party didn't want to go away."
"You drank a lot?"
"Oh you should have seen us! We got so sloshed that even Sarah fell over and couldn't get back up after decking Farrell for flirting with her." The raccoon dog then leaned closer; "Speaking of which. So are you and Farrell a thing now after your little date?"
"No." I groaned.
"Come on, spill it. What happened?" She leaned closer.
"I managed to have him help train me."
"And? There's something you're keeping hidden."
I sighed. "Fine, if you want to know, he snuck a kiss on me."
"That's it? And here you had us thinking he got you in bed. Boy you really are an innocent girl." Macha snickered. "Though with your figure, I wouldn't doubt him for trying. Don't doubt any guy for trying."
Feeling her eyes turn downwards to my breasts and the rising thought of embarrassment, I covered up my chest to hide my shame. After a couple of seconds of silence, my attention turned to the sound of a disappointed groan as I noticed Macha groping at her tits.
"Well if you ever become a mother, your kids are definitely going to be well fed."
"What!?" With a full face turn to her, I could feel my cheeks heat up as I stared at the tanuki.
"Well look at how big your girls are. Honestly making me feel a little inadequate next to you."
"D-Don't be like that! Y-you've got some great breasts yourself! They're nice and perky." As I glanced down at her boobs, I screamed in the back of my head for her to stop talking about my body. "There's no need to feel bad about yourself."
"Tela, I'm humble enough to admit that my boobs are smaller, but I still can't help but wonder what you did to get a rack that big."
"They're just like that!"
"Uh huh. Tela, if I may?" Macha held up both her hands.
I quickly realized what she was asking for and felt conflicted on letting her or not. What's the worst she could do?
"If...if it'll get you to stop talking about it."
The beastwoman scooted closer as I turned my chest to face her as my emotions were going through a rollercoaster of regret and anxiety. Her slender fingers brushed along my fur as her grasp gently gripped my breasts. My spine stiffened as I held my breath while Macha carefully felt up my chest. It wasn't like the hard grabs I've experienced already from the drunkards of this world, but rather soft squeezes here and there. Her hands kneaded and lifted my mounds around as a focused expression lay on her furry face; judging my size. With each second, I could feel my body relaxing to her grasp as I could sense an _odd_sensation grow. As her fingers pressed into my boobs, it felt like a tiny spark begun to shoot up my back, triggering my body as it reached my brain. From my chest to my head, my existence started telling me to let the tanuki continue as I could feel my physical presence shutter in enjoyment. My thoughts slowly turned hazy while I in turn grew lightheaded in euphoria.
"Okay. You can stop now, Macha-"
I quickly covered my mouth as my eyes widened to the size of bowling balls. Macha was frozen as her eyes were also filled with shock. The two of us then stared at each other before a mischievous smirk grew on the beastwoman.
"Did I just find a weak point?" She snickered.
"No you didn't!"
The raccoon dog then playfully lunged at me as I tried to retreat further in the bath. I couldn't escape as she remained wrapped around me. Through my pleading, she jubilantly teased. Her grip grew harder, her hands moved faster, instead of the pain I originally expected, there was pleasure. When I tried to say her name, I lost control of my voice. The room quickly filled with splashing and the melody of my moaning. Seconds felt like minutes as I could feel my dwindling thoughts drifting into desire. Sanity slowly slipped into want and excitement. I needed her to play with my body. Before my rational could fade away, I finally managed to grab the tanuki's wrists.
"Please...stop..." I panted with rapture.
"Okay, okay. Sorry. Just didn't expect you to have such sensitive breasts." Macha teased playfully.
I found myself wrapping my arms around my body as I tried to calm myself down. I struggled to fight the feeling that was racing through me as my aching heart wasn't slowing down yet. Through each heave, my body wished for more.
"Hey, you going to be okay?"
"Just...give me a bit." I took in a deep breath.
"Sorry. Didn't mean to get to excited teasing you."
"You were...you were...fuck-fuck me...you were just playing around."
In the corner of my eyes, I noticed Macha anxiously scratch the back of her head. "Okay, I feel really bad now. If you want, I'll let you get even."
"What...?"
"Yeah, do whatever you need to feel better."
I could sense the blush on my cheeks get pinker as a twisted desire grew from the lingering feelings. My eyes shifted downwards as I began to feel pervy, and once Macha noticed my gaze on her boobs, she crossed her arms behind her head.
"Fair's fair I guess."
I swear I'm a good boy.
My hands reached out and latched onto the soft mounds of the beastwoman, her wet fur mixing mine. My fingers and movement mimicked what she did to me as my mind began to memorize her shape from touch alone. Macha took it in stride as I continued to explore her chest, all the while I tried to suppress certain urges. As my heart wouldn't stop roaring with life, I deviated from the mimicry as my grasp soon curved around her tits with my thumbs gliding along the exposed pink that sat on her breasts. With a small budding button now out, Macha released an adorable sounding yip. Seeing that, my appendages slowly began circling around them as there was another hiccup from the girl.
"H-hey now, I only groped you. I d-didn't play with your nipples, Tela...Tela?"
"...Revenge!"
"Tela, no!"
This time Macha tried fleeing as I triumphantly laughed and held onto her. She moaned a little, but with the mixture of some giggling from her, I happily remained latched on, teasing her body as she playfully threw water at me and failed in her retreat. Through our roughhousing, suddenly the beastwoman slipped. I was able to react fast enough to catch her so she wouldn't get hurt, but this resulted in me pulling her close enough that we were now nose to nose. Past her wet and furry face, in her bright green eyes, I could see myself in the reflection. Yes what I see is that of a female dragonkin, but deep within the truth of what I am is still there as I could feel the ghost of my manhood erecting.
Since I've grown accustomed from seeing beast races in my short stay here, I've come to understand their intrinsic value. Even though they would be alien to my world, here they are one and the same as humans. Same thoughts, duties, and even beauty. Thanks to my circumstance, it pushed my thoughts towards something else and allowed me to see beast races equally without issue. Which is why now, thanks to all our fooling around, if I at least still had a man's body I would ask Macha if she...
"Sorry about that." I nervously giggled as I let her go.
She chuckled and patted my back as she said; "It's alright, whatever to get you to keep smiling."
"Well we should probably hurry up and finish before it gets too late."
"Yeah, we've had our fun here."
The two of us finished our wash with a bit of extra light chatter, and thanks to what we did, I was managed to get through the rest of it without any sexual thought, especially when we dried off and got dressed. Once back inside the inn, we met up with Albert, Sarah, Farrell, and a few other knights while Darter and Mira and provided a grand feast. While I managed to avoid getting drunk from Farrell's wine, if I partake in the amount of alcohol that's in front of me now, well I'm not so sure.
Well, to grow fat and be merry.
I awoke nine hours later in a daze with a headache that could kill a bull moose. My stomach ached as a vile taste lingered in my mouth. While my brain felt like it was going to explode, the rising sun through the window further viciously beat my head with luminescent punishment. With a prolonged groan I practically flopped out of my bed, only for the lower half of my body to remain hanging on the mattress as my chin rested on the wooden floor. Using what little strength I could muster up to push onwards, I clawed my way to my desk and gradually pulled my journal out. After a lazy sigh, I chronicled all that I could remember from last night and left myself a note to try and not get that smashed again. I soon winced at the pounding of my door that was from someone gently wrapping their knuckles against it.
"Yeah...?" I weakly moaned.
"You okay in there?" It was Darter. He then opened my door, only to turn his head away the moment his eyes laid upon me. "Oh, sorry! Didn't realized you still weren't decent."
I looked down at my completely exposed body. "...Don't care."
After placing a cup filled with a clear blue liquid next to me, the tiger said; "a little something to help you." He then grabbed the blouse that was on the floor and placed it on my chest to cover up my shame. "So how much of last night do you remember?"
I responded with a guttural noise.
"I understand. I'll get out of your fur. When you're ready, I'll fix you something to eat." The beastman then quietly left as carefully he could.
Once the taste of blackberries finished draining down my throat and I pulled the cup away from my lips, I kind of meandered about my room until I could feel the effects of whatever the concoction was cure me. With my noggin no longer feeling like a roaring sensation of suffering, I got dressed and proceeded downstairs.
"Yo, party girl!" Macha greeted while stuffing some eggs in her mouth.
"What happened over there?" My eyes were immediately drawn to the far corner of the room.
"Darter and a few of the guys had an arm wrestling competition during all the fun last night."
"And_that_ one?" I pointed to the table that looked like something completely smashed through it.
"Oh, you did the same thing, but you used your tail." The tanuki took another bite of her breakfast. "I must say, you certainly have a lot of power in that thing."
After taking a seat next to her, I asked, "I didn't hurt them, did I?"
"Maybe their pride."
Jeez. I should also pay Darter for the damage I did.
"Morning, Tela." Another voice greeted as I turned to see Mira approaching me. "All set for today."
"I will be after I get something to eat."
"Got something planned for today?" Macha inquired with a mouthful of bacon.
"Yeah, I was hoping to go shopping so I could finally get some gear for becoming an adventurer."
"Our first stop was going to be at Lora's so she could get some new clothes." Mira added.
"Need an escort then? I know a place where you can get some decent weapons for a good price."
"Don't you have rounds with Al today?"
"Nah, that's tomorrow. I'm free for the day."
"I don't see the harm in it then." I replied.
With that and eventually a filled belly of food, the three of us set off. Our first stop ended up being a one story building that had drawn curtains covering the front windows. Inside I was greeted to an array of various garments of numerous designs. As my surveying eyes scanned the area, I realized that the place was much bigger than I had anticipated as I could see two back rooms facing parallel from each other as lines of designated sex attires pointed to them, until eventually going beyond and meeting in the middle with unisex looking clothes. On my immediate left was a simple desk while sitting behind it was what appeared to be a deer beastwoman. Through her long, shining dark brown hair, a pair of thin pointed ears poked out. Light brown fur covered most of her body, while I could also see some white coloration go from the top of her mouth and spread down her chest and into her burgundy blouse. The woman had a soft looking rounded face that honestly seemed it would be very pleasant to touch. From how puffed up she seemed, I couldn't tell if she was just slightly chubby or very fluffy. Also from a guess, I had to say she looked to be maybe in her thirties or forties; either way she was definitely much older than me. With a warm smile, her hazel eyes, and black furred fingers waving, the woman greeted us.
"Good morning, Mira. How are you, dear?" Her voice was very soft spoken as it carried a sense of kindness behind it.
"Hiya, Lora, I'm doing pretty good. Would you be able to help my friend here?" Mira then directed the deer's attention to me.
"Certainly. How may I help you, sweetie?"
"Well I'm looking at getting some more clothes to wear, maybe some casual stuff too, but mostly something for journeys and adventures." I announced.
"If you look towards the back, you may find what you're looking for. If you find something that you like, just call for me and I can take your measurements so that way I can make any adjustments if need be."
After thanking her, I made my way over to the section she mentioned as the other two broke off and examined the various selections that were displayed. As I sifted through my options, I eventually came across a combination that spoke to me. It was a sandy orange colored cotton shirt, with matching trousers that also came with a pair of tanned leather gaiters. Also to go over everything was a navy blue coat that was long enough to reach slightly past my knees while splitting in the back. While it didn't have any external pockets, the jacket did have a pair of kidney pockets for convenient use. I'm not entirely sure what the coat was made of, but it was a soft yet thick material that seemed it would be pretty durable. This attire also felt like something I would be okay wearing for just as a day to day thing too.
"Excuse me, Miss? I found something I like." I called.
The two girls and deer eventually made their way to me. I could see Mira and Macha somewhat thinking over my choice while Lora kept her gentle smile and nodded.
"All right, when you're ready, please head over to the dressing room and undress. I'll be right over."
Once there and waiting a minute in nothing but my panties, Lora returned with a notepad and a strip of measuring tape. As she began recording my size, she initiated some small talk and even apologized for not asking for my name earlier. After that, she even asked why I was going to go on adventures, and of course the lie of me being an amnesiac was further perpetuated. Due to that and her feeling sorry for me, I learned her size was mostly floof as she gave me a sympathetic hug. Eventually she finished taking my measurements and took my selected attire away to adjust it.
"Oh, Lora wait. Before you go I have to ask. Do you...do you umm...have something for..." I ended up tapping around my chest since I became too embarrassed to finish the question.
"Oh certainly, sweetie. Mira? Could you be a dear and pick out some bras for Telaraya? G cup size."
I regret it even more now for asking.
My cheeks were flushed the entire time as Mira picked out various underwear for me to try. Macha made it worse for me as she teased by picking out some of the most risqué see-through lingerie I have ever seen. Gradually I became a dress up doll for them as they shifted to different clothes. Some being dresses, others being casual garments. The human and tanuki mix and matched what they could on me, making suggestions to the other as I was at their mercy. I had to admit that some of the stuff seemed decent, but as I now stood facing the mirror with an anxious expression and donned in a white sundress and large hat to go with it, I could feel my soul dying from embarrassment.
At least they made me looked pretty.
Sometime after playing model for the two girls, Lora returned with what I picked out and gave it back to me to try on. With the clothes fitting comfortably, and the coat fully buttoned up and its belt tightened around my waist, I gave myself one long once over with a spin. My jacket didn't restrict any movements and was even able to breathe well for both any heat and cold, I could feel a bright smile growing on me.
"It's perfect." I jubilantly beamed to the others.
Lora was glad to hear that, and after she adjusted the collar on my coat for me, she asked if there was anything else I needed. There was, and once I finished paying for my getup, I left with my new look and even some of the stuff the others chose for me. Not much longer after leaving, Macha led us to a general armory. She was right about the prices as I had bought myself a lance, short sword, and a pretty decently sized satchel. With everything, it honestly made me feel and look like I was a natural part of this world now. I just have one more thing left to do today, and as my companions departed after dropping me off, I turned to face a large two story brick building. The numerous windows on its face eyed me down as the mouth of a thick wooden door waited to be opened.
It's time I begin my search. My journey.