AVMC Chapter Six - Winner Takes All

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#7 of A Vorry Merry Christmas Party


A Vorry Merry Christmas Party

Chapter Six: Winner Takes All

"Well, looks like that makes us even," Eid said with a chuckle. "We've both won the same number of games tonight."

"You only won because you cheated," Landon countered, sticking his tongue out at the otter.

Eid smirked, his thick tail swaying behind him. "You're just mad because I blocked you."

The fox rolled his eyes as he put away the game. "Sure, sure. What're we going to play next?"

"Well, there's a few games to choose from still," the otter replied. As he glanced about the room, he took note of lounging predators. Eyeing the bulges, Eid got an idea. He returned his attention to Landon with a playful smirk. "This will be our last game of the evening. It's starting to get late. But let's make it interesting."

The fox's ears perked. "Make it interesting? What do you propose, Eid? A little gambling, special favors, being the other person's sex slave..."

The otter leaned forward against the table, his grin widening. "Those are tempting ideas, but I have a better one: a winner-takes-all scenario with a twist. We choose a game that we can play one-on-one. Whoever wins gets to eat the loser, no strings attached."

Landon chuckled at the otter's suggestion. "Following in the footsteps of the other predators here, eh? Don't really need a game for that. Besides, you'd probably cheat to make sure you win."

"Well, I could toss the game idea out the window and just eat you," the otter teased. "I'm sure I'd have no trouble managing a fox."

"You'd best watch what you say, Eid," Landon warned. "I can handle my own just fine. I hear otters are perfectly built for swimming...right down a predator's throat."

A flustered blush crept over the end of the otter's muzzle as he was one-upped at his own game. "Touché, Landon."

Satisfied that he'd evened the playing field a bit, Landon leaned back in his chair and eyed the pile of games. "So, what'll it be? There's lots of games we could play, but I don't think it should rely entirely on skill. There needs to be an element of random chance involved."

"Careful calculation and chance?" Eid inquired. He scanned over the stack of games, then grinned widely when he spotted a familiar white and red titled box. "I think I have just the thing."

Eid carefully slid the game from underneath several others, taking care not to topple the pile. He held up the box for Landon to see while smirking. "It's perfect."

Landon quirked an eyebrow. "Monopoly?"

"In this case, it'd be Vore-opoly. I think it's the perfect blend of random chance and skill; and what better game, than one where you slowly swallow up your opponents financially?"

"I don't know about this. Is there another game? Monopoly is notorious for starting fights."

Eid pondered the fox's concern. It was a valid point. "Well, if it starts to get vicious, we can just default to a different game."

"All right, Eid. Set up the game."

The otter grinned and opened the box. "Vore-opoly it is." Eid whistled softly as he began to set out the various cards and pieces. "Hope you're ready to become otter pudge, foxy."

Landon grinned at Eid's teasing words. "Don't get cocky, Eid. I don't lose at Monopoly very often. You'll be sliding down a fox's throat before you know it."

"We'll see," the otter replied with a soft chuckle.

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"Oh, come on," Landon protested. "First time around the board and you land on Park Place? Reroll that."

Eid grinned as he counted out the money required. "You're just upset because you know you're going to be otter chow."

The fox huffed softly, his bushy tail bristling lightly. "Oh, there's still plenty that can happen."

The otter waited for his turn to come up again, chuckling softly. "You say that, but we both know how this is going to end."

Landon and Eid both glanced over when Frosty approached and leaned against the edge of the table. The white cheetah inspected the collection of property cards that each player had accumulated, then chuckled.

"Looks like you've got quite the head start, Eid."

Eid nodded as his turn came around again. "You could say that. You should join in, Frosty. I'm sure there's room for one more," the otter suggested with a mischievous twinkle in his eye.

Even though he was behind, Landon couldn't help but chuckle. His smile faded immediately, however, when Eid's roll came up lucky. "You have got to be kidding me."

"Well, look at that," Eid hummed with a cheeky tone as he advanced his token to Boardwalk.

Froty gazed at the otter's property cards once more, then shook his head. "I was considering joining, but I think I'll decline on that note."

Eid faked a disappointed frown. "That's a shame. I was really hoping you'd slip in."

"Maybe another time," Frosty chuckled. "You two have fun with that, I'm gonna sneak back over to the fireplace."

Eid and Landon waved to the cheetah as he excused himself. Eid grinned as he made eye contact with the fox once more, his thick tapered tail wagging eagerly. "Let's continue, shall we? I'm looking forward to dinner."

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"Three-hundred, four-hundred, five-hundred, and...six-hundred," Landon counted begrudgingly.

"Thanks for your business," Eid said with a warm smile.

"I've never seen someone get ahead so early in the game," the fox observed as he pushed the dice to Eid. "If you keep this up, the game's gonna be over in no time."

The otter perked up at Landon's comment. "Admitting defeat already?"

Landon smiled, gazing intently into Eid's eyes. "Hardly. There's still plenty of opportunities on the board. With any luck, this was just a minor setback."

The otter's eyes shined playfully as he gazed back at Landon. "A minor setback? I highly doubt it. Your little empire will be swallowed up soon enough." He leaned forward, moving his head closer to Landon's. "Just like you."

Landon's muzzle flushed at the otter's teasing. He enjoyed the thought of disappearing down the otter's throat, but his competitive nature when it came to table games conflicted heavily. He wanted to win the game and come out on top. In his current state, however, that prospect wasn't looking very good. The otter was already considerably ahead due to his lucky start.

Several rounds passed without further incident, though Eid was steadily building up. Landon knew that he couldn't afford another hefty fee. His earlier turn had severely hindered his ability to acquire more property. Much to his annoyance, when his next turn came he landed on Eid's early-acquired pitfall.

"AGAIN?"

"Wow, the dice are really not cutting you a break today, Landon. Unfortunately, I've done a little remodeling since you last visited. That'll be...$1700."

Landon groaned loudly as he gazed down at his collection of colored bills. He counted them out, then sighed heavily. He was well-short of what he needed. He idly thumbed through his property cards, calculating out how much mortgaging some, or possibly all, would net him. He cursed under his breath when he realized that he still didn't have enough.

"I'm short. Maybe we could work out some sort of deal?"

"I think that would be postponing the inevitable," Eid observed with a knowing smirk. "However, I'm sure my belly could wait another few rounds if you want to go down fighting."

Landon frowned as he gazed down at the board. He knew he was beaten. Giving up most of his property as a plea bargain would only drag it out. Picking up one of his property cards, he idly tapped it on the table as he considered his options. Eventually, Landon shrugged and picked up his piece from the game board. He set it on top of Eid's money, then leaned back in his chair.

"I surrender," the fox said reluctantly.

"You're admitting defeat?" Eid asked with a victorious smirk.

Landon sighed. "Yes. It was much faster than it should've been, and I think you may have cheated. But you win, Eid."

The otters belly gurgled ominously. Eid rested his elbows on the table casually as he leaned forward, thick tail wagging excitedly. "Then I suppose that means I won our little wager."

"Whether or not you legitimately won could be debated. Perhaps we could pretend this game was just a warm-up and play another one?"

Eid chuckled and shook his head. "Nice try, but I did say this would be the last game of the evening. No do-over."

Another somewhat reluctant sigh escaped the vulpine. "All right, all right. Yes, you won the little bet we made."

"I'm happy to hear that, because I've been looking forward to this," the otter said with a playful glimmer in his eyes.

"Oh, I'm sure. So, how do you want to do this?"

Eid smirked as he reached into his pants. He extracted a small glass bottle and placed it on the table in front of him. "I have something special in mind."

The fox inspected the bottle curiously. It wasn't labeled in any way. He reached out to handle it, but the otter lightly brushed his paw away and wagged a finger."

"Ah-ah, no touching. This bottle is very important to me. Don't worry, though. You'll be introduced to its contents soon enough."

Eid grinned as he rested a finger on the top of the glass container. He lightly rocked it back and forth, sloshing the viscous liquid inside. The way it moved and coated the sides of the bottle reminded Landon of oil.

The fox pulled his attention away from the small bottle as he spoke up. "I suppose there's no point in putting this off. What do you want me to do?"

"Well, this may get a little messy so we'll definitely have to relocate ourselves. Perhaps the kitchen?"

Landon chuckled softly. "Fitting place to enjoy your meal," he replied as he pushed his chair back.

Nodding in agreement, Eid rose eagerly to his feet. His tail wagged quickly behind him as he waited less-than-patiently for Landon to lead the way. The otter sized his potential meal up as the fox began to move toward the kitchen. Landon was several inches taller than him, but Eid knew he could manage it one way or another. His stomach rumbled again with anticipation as the otter retrieved his precious bottle from the table and followed.

Landon paused near the sink. He turned his head just as Eid bumped into him, pushing him lightly against the counter. Eid growled playfully and rubbed up against Landon, letting his paws explore the fox's body shamelessly. Landon's hips wiggled when the otter's paws passed over them, accompanied by a soft chuckle.

"So, how should we do this?" the fox asked as Eid continued to knead him.

Eid grinned, firmly squeezing Landon's hips. "You just leave that to me, foxy. Close your eyes and hold still; I'll take good care of you."

Nodding softly, Landon did as he was asked. The fox's bushy tail flicked slowly back and forth as Eid's hands traced lightly along the waist of his pants. Eid leaned in and pressed his muzzle against Landon's neck, inhaling deeply to take in the vulpine scent. He growled approvingly and licked at the fox's neck as his fingers slipped beneath his companion's shirt. The otter gently caressed the soft underbelly, sifting his fingers through soft fur in slow circles.

Eid's hips rolled suggestively against Landon's backside. The fox rather eagerly returned the gesture, pushing his hips into Eid's lap. Even though he was still a bit put off that he'd lost, Landon was steadily getting into the spirit of things. He groaned softly when Eid's tongue passed over his neck again, sending a gentle shiver up his spine.

Slipping his paws from beneath Landon's shirt, Eid nibbled lightly along Landon's neck and jaw as he began to seek out buttons. He popped them open one after another, working his way up the fox's body steadily. Eid crooned softly to his partner when he unfastened the last button, leaving Landon's shirt hanging loosely on his shoulders with his chest and belly exposed.

The otter didn't hesitate to remove it. Gripping the collar, Eid gently pulled back to slip the shirt off Landon's shoulders. Landon rolled helpfully and lifted his arms to slip them out of the sleeves. The loose fabric slipped away a moment later, leaving the fox's cream and rust colored torso bare. Eid's paws immediately moved to Landon's chest when he dropped the shirt, kneading somewhat possessively over him.

Tipping his head up, Eid took one of Landon's ears into his muzzle. The fox groaned softly, going weak in the knees when the otter lightly suckled on it. Fortunately, Eid maintained a firm grip on the fox's torso that kept him on his feet. His teeth gently pricked Landon's ear as his pink tongue traced along the rim.

Eid's paws slowly dipped down as he continued to tease the fox's sensitive ears, giving one a good amount of attention before Eid moved to the other. Landon didn't register the steady lowering until the otter's paws came to rest on his crotch. The otter's fingers curled around the warm bulge and squeezed, causing Landon to gasp unexpectedly. Landon's knees gave out beneath him, but with Eid's assistance and a firm grip on the countertop he avoided falling.

"Easy there, foxy," Eid giggled. "Don't get too excited." The otter's fingers gently traced back and forth over Landon's crotch, taking note that the fox was already quite perky. He pushed his own firming length against Landon's rump as he squeezed again, drawing a soft whine from his companion.

Landon blushed, grinding his hips back against the otter's lap. He could feel the warm bulge rubbing against the seam of his pants. Unfortunately, there were two barriers between the two that would need to be resolved. Landon was patient, allowing Eid to fondle and grope him teasingly. The otter's muzzle returned to his ear to suckle on it again, making Landon shiver excitedly.

The fox was so distracted by Eid's eager sampling that he didn't register the otter's fingers toying with his pants. Eid's teeth grazed lightly over the base of Landon's ear, tickling the inner curve with his tongue. He carefully undid the button of Landon's khakis, then pinched the zipper and slowly eased it down. When the fox's pants were undone Eid slipped a paw in, lightly cupping Landon's semi-erect member and pinning it against his belly.

A shaky moan escaped Landon's lips as the otter fondled him directly. The gentle touch was enough to quickly make him erect. His vulpine length pulsed lightly in the otter's paw as Eid began to rub over it. The otter's other arm held Landon's chest possessively, ensuring that the fox stayed upright should his knees buckle again. Eid's fingers graced Landon's shaft with slow, steady strokes. His paw slid to the base, giving the slight bulge a soft caress before returning to the tip.

When his belly growled softly, Eid decided that it was time to move on. He gave Landon's shaft a gentle squeeze before his paw reluctantly eased away. The otter's hand dipped into his pocket to retrieve the small glass bottle once more. Bringing it to his mouth, he carefully bit down on the rubber stopper and pulled back. The bottle opened with a satisfying pop, causing the fox's ears to perk up.

"What was that?" Landon asked curiously. He peered over his shoulder to examine the small bottle that Eid was clutching. "Is that fancy lube or something?"

The otter gave Landon a cheeky grin. "You could say that."

As Eid lightly swirled the bottle, a distinct aroma of fish caught Landon's attention. He sniffed lightly, eyeing the glass bottle in the otter's hand. "What's in that bottle?"

"Oh, just a little something that I save for special moments. You'll become intimately acquainted with it soon enough. Just close your eyes and relax for me, foxy."

Landon nodded softly and did as he was told. His ears pinned back lightly as he waited, wondering what the lutrine had in mind. He could feel Eid shifting behind him, doing something with the bottle he was clutching. A gentle roll of the fox's hips earned a playful growl from his lutrine friend. Landon was curious what Eid was up to as the fishy aroma grew stronger, but he maintained his patience.

The otter hummed softly to himself as he rubbed a generous amount of viscous fluid over his paws that he'd poured from the bottle. He worked it through his palms until it was evenly spread, glistening on his fuzzy paws. Clenching his nostrils shut, Eid did his best to avoid breathing through his nose for now. The familiar fishy aroma made his belly growl, a growing hunger nagging at him. The smell of fish always stirred Eid's appetite, especially given what he preferred to use the special oil for.

Tonight would be no exception to that habit. The otter placed his paws on Landon's chest, growling possessively as he began to massage over the fox's soft fur. The slick oil spread smoothly into Landon's fur, leaving it glistening handsomely. The vulpine crooned quietly as Eid working his paws back and forth in small circles, working his way slowly down Landon's body.

Eid paused when he reached Landon's lower belly. He avoided dipping down to the fox's groin for now, allowing his paws to drift to the rusty fur at Landon's sides instead. Eid nuzzled into Landon's neck and dragged his tongue slowly along the soft fur as he massaged his way up the fox's waist. Sadly, Eid couldn't taste much of anything with his nostrils closed off.

When most of Landon's torso was glistening with fishy oil, Eid tipped the glass bottle into his paw once more. He smeared the oil between his paws before he slipped away from Landon. He admired the fox's backside as he knelt behind Landon, placing fishy paws on his thighs. Landon arched his back and stretched, showing off a little as Eid hummed approvingly. The otter resumed his gentle kneading, massaging the slickness into Landon's red and cream fur.

Reaching Landon's feet, Eid traced his fingers lightly over the tops before he moved to the inside of his ankles. He teasingly stroked upward along Landon's inner thighs, pausing just shy of the vulpine's dangling sac. Eid slowly kneaded back and forth, grinning to himself when the fox's stance widened a bit. Landon was willingly offering himself to the otter for exploration.

Taking the vulpine's invitation, Eid's paw rose up to lightly fondle the fox's sac. The gentle touch made Landon groan as Eid rubbed the slippery oil into his musky fur. The otter's fingers remained between Landon's thighs for several seconds, rolling the warm orbs gently through his fingers to ensure that every inch of fur was coated.

Slipping his free arm around Landon's body, Eid lightly tipped the bottle over the fox's erect penis. Landon shivered softly when the viscous, cool liquid dripped over his shaft, sliding smoothly down the pink flesh. Eid allowed it to collect around the rim of his sheath for a moment before his fingers slid upward from Landon's scrotum. His thumb and forefinger curled around the bulb at the base, preventing the oil from running down any farther.

Landon's hips rolled softly, grinding his sensitive knot through Eid's fingers. The otter grinned, allowing the fox's gentle rocking to smear fish oil over the fox's shaft. He tipped his muzzle up to Landon's ear to speak quietly to him.

"Just a little more, then you'll be all ready for your trip."

Landon knew what Eid was referring to, but he asked anyway. "Trip where?"

Eid crooned quietly into Landon's ear as he licked the edge of it, making him shiver. "Into an otter's belly, of course. You're going to wiggle your way down like a good fishy."

So that's what this is all about. Landon chuckled softly at the thought of being the otter's "fish" as he was stroked. A soft squeeze around the tip of his shaft caused him to gasp and thrust involuntarily. Warm pre leaked from his member, blending with the fish oil that Eid was dutifully smearing over it.

"I think that's good enough," Eid whispered into Landon's ear. Despite this, he continued to gently stroked back and forth over the well-lubricated vulpine member.

"Mmmh, what next?" came a soft reply.

"Oh, I think you know what comes next."

Eid possessively squeezed Landon's waist with his free arm, growling quietly as his tongue lapped over the fox's ear. Landon wiggled playfully in his grasp, but made no attempt to escape. He was like putty in Eid's arms now, fully submitting to the otter's whims. Each slow pass of the otter's fingers over his shaft made his body twitch and shiver excitedly.

Relaxing his nostrils finally, Eid took a slow, deep breath. The scent of fish flooded the otter's senses immediately as he filled his lungs with the intoxicating aroma. His belly growled demandingly when he took in the pleasant scent. The otter's jaws watered as he buried his muzzle against Eid's neck and suckled gently, sampling the fishy taste that overpowered the fox's natural scent. His fingers continued to glide smoothly over Landon's shaft as he nibbled over the fox's shoulder.

Eventually, the otter lifted his head to rest his muzzle lightly between Landon's ears. He licked at the soft fur a few times before he softly spoke to his fishy partner. "Down you go, fishy," the otter purred to Landon.

A soft groan escaped Landon's lips when Eid squeezed his length, accompanied by a nod. He shivered excitedly when he felt the otter's warm breath cascading over his head, knowing what was coming next. His ears pinned flat in submission as Eid's jaws gently crowned Landon's head, greeting him with slick drool that was gathering in copious amounts.

Eid crooned happily as he steadily worked his jaws over the vulpine's head, rocking gently to steadily crawl downward. His tongue lapped wetly at the back of Landon's head as he pushed down, matting the soft fur. It wasn't long before the top of Landon's head was welcomed by slick flesh, which quivered eagerly in anticipation. The otter gulped softly, clearing his muzzle of excess drool and gently easing Landon's head into his throat.

The gluttonous lutrine seemed to have little trouble working his jaws down to Landon's neck. The motion was well-practiced; Landon wasn't the first meal to experience a slippery, fish-scented slide down the otter's throat. Eid paused when his lips met the fox's shoulders, inhaling deeply once more. The scent of fish was much more intense now, the glistening fur lurking just inches beyond the reach of Eid's jaws.

The smell was almost enough to work the otter into a ravenous frenzy. He enjoyed filling meals, but the addition of Eid's special fish oil always prompted him to hurry things along. Taking another richly-scented lungful, the otter growled hungrily and lunged forward. Eid's jaws gaped unnaturally wide as they spread over the fox's shoulders. The outline of Landon's head plunged into his neck as the otter gulped firmly, greeting Eid's taste buds with the first wave of fishiness.

A muffled groan rose from within the otter's neck as Eid swallowed. The fox's hips thrust forward excitedly into Eid's fingers as the tight passage kneaded possessively over his head. Landon couldn't help himself. He happily surrendered himself to the otter's gluttonous display, his oil-slicked tail wagging quickly back and forth.

Spurred by the delicious combination of fox and fish, Eid took another deep, satisfying gulp. Several inches of Landon's chest disappeared between his jaws as the otter swallowed. Eid's tongue smeared wetly along Landon's back, spreading a combination of oil and saliva over his soft fur. With the fish-slicked fox between his jaws, Eid was beginning to have trouble containing himself. The oil was like a drug to him, spurring an animalistic hunger.

Adjusting his position, Eid's throat tightened and pulled sharply. A wave of motion carried Landon's chest deeper into the otter's throat, which yielded easily to the fox's bulk. His stomach gurgled demandingly ahead of Landon, eager to be filled with the fishy treat. Eid was just as eager to oblige its call. His thick tail wagged quickly back and forth, thumping against the ground periodically as the grotesque bulges descended through his esophagus.

Landon's body squirmed helplessly as the otter's jaws crept down his torso with each determined swallow. His arms were completely pinned down now, hindering his ability to move. He loved every moment of it, however. Despite the otter's feverish stroking growing rather erratic and distracted, Landon was quickly approaching his peak. His hips jerked of their own volition as his knot swelled tellingly.

Eid could sense the otter's growing need. Landon's "struggling" became much more animated as the fox drew closer and closer to orgasm. Not wanting to make a complete mess of himself, Eid hefted Landon's legs off the ground. Tipping his head back, the otter thumped his tail heavily against the floor for balance. The fox's descent suddenly accelerated, aided by the slippery oil that clung to his rusty fur.

The otter's tongue curled around the base of Landon's tail once it was within reach. The tip began probing shamelessly beneath the root, sneaking between the fuzzy cheeks. A heavy shudder traveled up Landon's back when he felt Eid exploring, receiving an unexpected jolt of pleasure as the otter's tongue lapped over his warm entrance. It took all of the vulpine's will not to erupt in that moment of sharp pleasure.

Eid continued to stroke Landon's shaft as long as he could manage, continuing to violate his companion's backside. He teasingly poked his tongue against the warm pucker as he swallowed, carefully tucking the Landon's shaft against his belly. The throbbing vulpine shaft disappeared between the otter's jaws, which clamped firmly over his thighs to briefly halt his descent.

When his needy erection rubbed against the roof of Eid's maw, Landon couldn't hold back any longer. A muffled, but distinct moan of pleasure rose from the depths of Eid's belly as the fox's knot engorged, followed by a thick spurt of hot semen. Eid gripped Landon's slippery thighs, preventing him from slipping deeper despite soft swallows that rippled determinedly over his body. He crooned happily at the musky flavor that joined his meal, allowing Landon to enjoy his peak for a moment. Ultimately, however, the desire for a full belly outweighed the otter's wish to sample and savor Landon's essence.

Relaxing his hold on the fox's thighs, a satisfyingly deep gulp rolled over Landon's body to resume his smooth descent. The fox's hips slid back into Eid's throat, which spread eagerly to accept the shapely addition. Settling into afterglow, Landon's limber body curled easily to aid his passage into the otter's stomach. The slippery walls bulged out as more of the fox's bulk passed into the dark sac.

Steadying Landon's feet as they neared his jaws, Eid growled softly. The otter was anxious to finish his meal. He gulped and swallowed rhythmically over his fishy companion as Landon's ankles slid past his lips, squeezing shapely bulges down his throat. His tongue lapped over the fox's feet when they were within reach, welcoming the last part of his hefty meal. He licked over the pads on Landon's feet as they slid past, only to disappear down his throat along with the flicking tip of a fox tail.

A heavy, satisfied sigh escaped Eid's lips when the fox settled into his gut. The bulge was easily as big as the otter was. With the weight tugging him down, Eid allowed himself to sink to the kitchen floor. He licked his lips, washing away the remaining traces of vulpine, semen, and most notably fish oil. His stomach gurgled triumphantly around Landon's curled frame, squeezing the fox in place.

"Man, that never gets old," Eid said with a blissful smirk. "Always feels so nice to be this full."

The otter's paws stroked fondly over his belly, possessively kneading his meal. Every wiggle made Eid growl quietly, pushing his paws into the soft pudge that separated himself and Landon. His tail wagged lazily as he rubbed up and down the domed belly. His stomach was already beginning to tighten and knead ominously over Landon's body. The one drawback to fishy meals, if it could be considered that, was that the otter's body would waste no time in breaking down the contents of his stomach.

Eid reluctantly rose to his feet, preferring not to spend the evening in the kitchen. He was a bit wobbly due to the added weight, but avoided falling over. He walked slowly out of the kitchen and moved to the nearest piece of furniture, which happened to be where Retna was sprawled out.

Eyeing Eid, the hyena grinned and immediately slid over to offer him space. The otter graciously accepted the invitation and plopped down on the couch heavily. It groaned beneath the weight as Eid settled in. He reached over and looped his arms around Retna's waist, snuggling up to his fellow predator. His belly pressed itself against the hyena's own handsome bulge, which shifted lightly from the disturbance. The feline inside settled back down a moment later, sleeping soundly.

"Found yourself dinner, eh?" Retna said with a grin. He reached over and rubbed Retna's belly appreciatively, feeling it gurgle beneath his paws.

"You could say that," Eid replied with a soft blush. "Mind if I cuddle up to you for a while, to rest him off?"

"Of course not," Retna chuckled. He continued to softly knead the otter's gut, earning soft, approving chirps from his lutrine friend.

Inside the otter's gut, Landon didn't seem to mind the growing tingle of gastric juices on his body. The otter had earned his meal fair and square, so Landon wasn't going to dispute it. He didn't say a word as he hugged himself, tail curled protectively around his waist. Even as the otter's belly began to work at him, he remained quiet and calm, save the occasional soft croon as Retna's paws rubbed over him.

Eid smiled at his meal's quiet submission. He fondly rubbed over his stomach with Retna until a wet burp escaped his muzzle. He excused himself with a soft giggle, then looped his arms around his belly and hugged firmly.

"Thanks for dinner, Landon. You were a worthy opponent..."