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   The dark stone walls were lined in muffling hangings and tapestries of arcane and occult scenes and graphs showing timelines and obscure constellations, nestled between the wide, tall wooden bookshelves filled to creaking capacity with old, dank smelling leather bound and parchment and papyrus sheaf books. Small cabinets comprised a book-free shelf here and there, fronted in glass and filled with small, interesting looking knick-knacks of crystal, gold, bottles, boxes and pouches of cloth and leather, their thongs drawn tight. A stone hearth 5 paces wide and almost tall enough for a person to stand in crackled cheerfully in its gloomy surroundings, stoked with large branches and logs, casting a reddish amber glow over the remainder of the furniture in the room, the small iron hob and cauldron hook throwing shadows across the floor.

   A large, threadbare carpet sprawled between the hearth and a corner of the rough stone floor, with a large, thickly padded chair standing on it, facing the fire with a spindly table perched almost apologetically next to it. There was a small, cramped bed, covers wrinkled upon the thickly stuffed mattress, looking almost out of place next to the solid wooden desk, polished in dark wood, overstuffed to bursting with scrolls, books, leafs of parchment, pots of ink of all colours, quills, some bent or broken, with several small knives and a large lens of glass balanced on a sheaf of parchment yellowing with age.

   A rusting chandelier overhead held the stubs of candles, the long, solidified drippings of hundreds of tapers before them left trails and sculptures of wax that drooped down like icicles from the wrought iron fixture. A circle of tall, fresh black tapers mirrored the light above on the low arched ceiling, standing like silent monks in the almost nonexistent drought from the door as the vaulted chamber had no windows along its thick stone walls. There was a rustle of cloth on cloth as the slight figure kneeling within the circle of tapers shifted and sat on his heels. A long, fluffy tail, the length of the figures entire body was curled protectively around its owner, keeping it from contacting any of the burning candles or smudging the chalky, swirling lines drawn in a sweeping circle around and within the candles.

   Lyiko issued a puff of breath and rubbed his muzzle, leaving a smudge of gray chalk on the side of his dusky rose coloured nose, his blunt muzzle accented by mocha and black markings around his jaw and eyes, as well as a swath down the bridge of his muzzle. He had large, bat-like ears, coated in black fur with white spots, giant, almond shaped blue eyes and a cascade of slightly reddish blonde hair that was yanked tightly into a bundle at his nape. The rest of the ring-tailed male was hidden within the folds and drape of his ankle length robe, the thin, soft cloth dyed a subdued ocher with slashes of darker green at the throat, cuffs and hem. The belt sash holding his robes both in place and closed had the ends tucked up into the back of the loop, keeping them from brushing the floor, and the lower hem of his robe was tucked up between his knees and stuffed through his sash, giving the comical appearance of pantaloons around his legs.

   When the young ringtail seemed satisfied with the indecipherable swirling script and runes ringing around him on the floor, he tucked the now jagged stub of chalk behind his ear and gingerly stood up, flexing easily on his sandy furred feet clothed in a pair of slip on sandals woven from flax. He surveyed the circle, nodding softly and dusting his tapering fingered paws, trying not to get any dust on his robes as he picked his way out of the circle and skirted the candles, dropping the piece of chalk onto his desk with a tiny clunk and picking up a pair of jars and a bottle from the floor next to it. The ringtail uncorked the bottle with his teeth, pouring the dark, slightly viscous liquid within it into a wide, shallow stone vessel he had carefully placed within the circle, marking out how wide the scribed space was in his head as he crossed it with three strides, nodding thoughtfully.

   The first jar had an emerald coloured glittering powder within it, sparkling as he loosed the lid and shook a small handful into his paw, scattering it over the circle with a soft muttering of words he had memorized from a particularly tricky book of incantations and their proscribed usages and ramifications. The older mages had hardly paid any attention to the young ringtail's request of reading material, as there were imps and other lower beasts crawling all over the gigantic school's estate and grounds. The chalk baked from cremated remains, dove's blood and white earth had cost him several weeks worth of allowances, but he deemed it worth it as he opened the second jar, gingerly tipping the rather ripe innards of several squirrels he had captured and vivisected into his waiting paw, spat on the lot of it and wriggled his nose, clearing his throat and beginning the second phase of the incantation.

   The words were guttural, deep, harsh, and almost sing-song, making the ringtail shiver as a cool draught sprang up, ruffling his robes and making the candles flicker, their light dancing eerily off the heaped mound of offal clenched in his paw as it dripped demurely onto the flagstones beneath him. When he reached the zenith of the third verse of the summoning incantation the youth spat again and flung the slightly sticky heap of flesh into the center of the circle, where the blood sprayed in all directions, splashing the floor. The result was forthcoming as the breeze from nowhere picked up and bit at him with a freezing cold, a strange hum almost hypersonic vibration beginning to ripple through the floor.

   Lyiko fished a heavy silver coin from his pocket as he began the rumbling, almost sing-song speech again, flipping the disc end over end with careful aim so that it landed in the pool of dark liquid with a plunk and the ripples in the basin almost seemed to flow outward over the circle, making the floor waver like a mirage. For the last step the ringtail licked the pad of his fingertip, then nipped it hard, ignoring the blaze of discomfort as his fangs broke the skin, letting the ruby drops ooze freely almost to the point of dripping before he leaned over the outermost ring of the drawn circle and let the drops of blood fall onto the thickly drawn lines. There was a tiny whoosh as the chalked spiral and runes burst into flame where his blood contacted it and the fluttering blue flames raced along the circle, tracing everything the ringtail had drawn in flame as it burned swiftly in toward the center.

   As the bright blue flames made the circuit of the drawn circle the dark liquid within the basin in the center gave a funny lurch, as if something had bumped into it and then uttered a tiny belch of noise as a large, wet bubble stretched over its surface and then popped. As the blue flames spiraled inward the liquid bubbled more frantically, frothing and rippling with bubbles as if it were boiling, the assorted entrails scattered through the interior of the circle beginning to smoke lightly, as if being held over a red-hot coal. The surface of the liquid was heaving now, bubbling and jumping madly within the shallow basin as the body parts smoldered, then issued tiny crackles of flame, the blue fire sweeping in around till it finally encircled the innermost ring of the runed spiral, when the vessel within it gave a shuddering heave and cracked, collapsing to the floor and releasing the dark ichor to spread into a pool. The thick liquid spread in all directions till it met the brightly shimmering ring of blue flame, where it ceased flowing as if it had contacted a barrier, pooling swiftly.

   As Lyiko watched in sharp interest another bubble rose from the surface of the ichor, but instead of bursting, it continued to swell and expand, growing to the size of a ball, then giving a lurch as it flexed outward, swiftly reaching the size of a barrel, then rising upward till it had swelled to the size of a kneeling male. The thick bubble swirled for a moment, shivering blasphemously like some giant organ before the blue flames flared, then died, at the same moment the membrane of the bubble flexed and bulged as if something pressed upon it from within. Lyiko stepped back sharply as the bubble rippled disconcertingly and pushed out in several places almost as if hands were searching the inside of the membrane for a weak spot before the bloated bubble popped.

   The slender ringtail hadn't bargained for the ear-splitting screech as the thick blood red membrane burst, the freezing breeze making his robes and hair swirl fitfully as he covered his ears with his paws, wincing at the primal scream of agony accompanied the ring of black candles bursting into wildly flaring blue flames. From the middle of the ruptured membrane a blasphemous lump of flesh wriggled and quivered as if being shaken by a pair of invisible hands that then began to stretch it like taffy. Lyiko felt the gorge rise in his throat for a moment as the mass of enchanted flesh heaved and bubbled wetly with gore and mucus, twisting as it stretched and contorted. It pulsed, a column of greasy, reeking meat almost 2 meters tall that abruptly coalesced into a humanoid shape as if watching a wax figure melting in reverse.

   The ringtail swallowed as the flesh formed into muscles and tendons, flexing and cracking, snapping as arms, legs and a tail wrenched from the central mass of the trunk, twitching limbs and digits clenching and unclenching as skin welled up from seemingly nowhere and cloaked the raw, bleeding flesh from view. A head pushed up from the trunk, its neck quivering madly, making the blossoming features blur and twitch in a blur of motion. The eyes were the last things upon the twisted visage to spring to life, wide, staring and milky as they rolled in the skull, the muzzle full of sharp white teeth snapping and grinding.

   Lyiko took a half step back, making the hem of his robe fall back to the floor as he watched a tail sprout from the thing's lower spine and from it's shoulder blades a pair of long, skeletal wings burst, wrapped in thin, leather-like skin of ebony. As he watched dark ebony fur sprang from the mottled skin, the quivering and shaking of the body slowing as its form began to solidify and cool, steam in little wisps rising from it visible in the candle's light. A crown of thick, dark hair, slashed with red and blonde highlights slithered into being, hiding the face from view as the tortured form sagged down, slumping to the floor in the midst of the horrible portal of its birth, giving a rasp as it's chest filled and emptied for the first time.

   The panting figure's freshly formed muscles and tendons creaked as it shivered and trembled, still reeling as it inhaled and uttered a screech, "That hurt!"

   Lyiko slowly sat on his heels, coming down almost level with the kneeling form, "Being born usually does."

   A pair of seething reddish pink eyes gleamed through the curtain of hair as it's owner sat up, growling low and deep in their chest, almost like a distant grumble of thunder, "You... You're the one who summoned me here? Like this?"

   "Yes."

   Lyiko masked a wince as the slumped form suddenly sprang at him, the long, strong fingers tipped in black talons slipping from their sheaths, only to utter a surprised squawk as the shimmering circle of runes flashed with a cold fire and the air around the summoned male rippled like a heat mirage and it crashed headlong into the barrier like a solid wall. The freshly born flesh crashed into the circle with a grunt of pain, collapsing and rubbing their head furiously, hissing like a kettle left to boil. The slender ringtail tried to sound apologetic as he shifted on his haunches, "You probably shouldn't do that again. Your new body is still somewhat fragile."

   "Why did you summon me into flesh," demanded the thing.

   A growling rumble sprang from the fanged maw turned up toward Lyiko, making him smirk softly, poking the invisible barrier in the air gently, making it crackle, "I would have had to subdue you some other way had I not."

   He shrugged almost airily, "The blood bond seemed the easiest way to make sure you behaved. But I'm not sure if I'm ready to let you out of your cage yet."

   The maddening hiss raised an octave as the crouching being opened its muzzle and spat out a long string of syllables that sounded almost identical to the tone and syntax the ringtail himself had used. The contorted face and straining throat muscles were enough to allow Lyiko to assume it was a rather long, elaborate curse and he snapped his fingers together impatiently, "No black speech. Hush."

   The winged being uttered a rasp, gagging choke as his throat constricted, cutting off his rant mid-sentence, but his muzzle continued to move and contort, as he was still cursing fluently if mutely before slumping slightly. The hold around his throat was relaxed as he began to see stars, "Very well mortal, you smell like a mage, so what do you want? Why have you called a devil to your den?"

   "You're a demon, not a devil." Lyiko sighed exasperatedly, wondering when the last time someone had summoned the growling being if his knowledge was so outmoded.

     "Incubi were reclassified in the new Sylisar Catalogue Arcanem. You're now a Class VI variable demonic incarnation rather than a Class IV variable diabolical being."

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     The pink eyes widened as the growling paused for a moment, their owner curious despite himself, "Why did that come about? Did you elevate my kind due to our fearsome nature?"

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     "You're rather full of yourself. Your kind was reclassified in the fourth year of Garetan when it was determined Incubi and higher Succubae have free will."

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     There was a snort that made thin curls of smoke drift from the kneeling being's nostrils, "Succubae are mindless harlots, any mage with a compendium and a dead rooster can summon one to wash their laundry and carry cursed half-bloods."

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     "You seem to have gotten more relaxed. Are you coping?"

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     The demonic male stopped with a choke and glared at Lyiko, scowling, "You distracted my pride briefly."

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     "An Incubus vain," said Lyiko in faux surprise, "Quite a shock."

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     "Are you making fun of me?!"

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     The barrier flashed again, crackling with a silvery blue light around the demon's talons, subduing as he let go with a yelp, "I loathe you mortal races. Ever since your kind deduced how to trap and confine my kind you've done nothing but turn us into assassins and spies or nursemaids and fortune-tellers."

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     "I want nothing of the sort."

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     The ringtail waved a paw dismissively, "My reasons for calling you up are my own for now. Now I believe we have business to conduct."

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     "I will not!"

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     "I could force you to, but I really find that would be tiresome and a nuisance. I had hoped one of your kind would be open to the prospect of business and dealings more openly."

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     "Feh, you speak on demons as if we were mere money-changers... What could you possibly have that I might be interested in enough to treat and bargain with you?"

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     The bat-winged male flicked his long, pointed ears in annoyed disdain, looking around the dim chamber, "With squalor such as this you obviously have no tradable resources, contracts or power in the end. You summoned me, yes, but can you keep me, is the question. Should I break free, your death lies in this cage..."

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     "I caged you, and perhaps you might one day be able to free yourself and slay me, but you would enjoy that but once and on the other hand you would have to bear for eternity the memory that I caught you and held you prisoner."

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     The pink eyes narrowed, "Parlay, then, whelp."

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     Lyiko's lips twitched into a ghost of a smile as he rose and strode to the nearest shelf encased in glass and unlocked it with a tap of his finger, withdrawing a crystal vial no larger than his finger and a scroll of parchment rolled tight and sealed with a ribbon, "I had hoped you would come to your senses. So I prepared a brief treatise and a small offering."

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     "Feh, do not make it sound as if you are offering a betrothal present... Sentimental little thing aren't you?"

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     Lyiko shook his head, waving his paw softly, "Sentiment and sentimentality have no place in striking a bargain."

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     The ringtail brushed his long robes out, coming back to the edge of the summoning circle, holding the vial up on his exposed palm, letting the demon see the dark liquid within, "Here."

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     He flicked his wrist and sent the stopped vial end over end into the enchanted circle, where it passed through with a ripple, the long taloned fingers catching it smartly and tapping it curiously, "What, pray tell is this?"

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     "You cannot smell it yet?"

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     The lean, winged male unstopped the bottle, his nose trembling a slight look of hunger flashing across the demon's face before he stifled it, his slitted eyes glancing toward the slender ringtail, "It is blood."

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     "Oh, just blood? You offer me mere blood? No other thing of any interest to you than blood?"

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     Lyiko smirked gently, his face otherwise impassive as he gazed at the demon male, which in turn cleared his throat and restopped the vial, "This is fae blood, virgin fae blood."

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     "I know someone." Lyiko nodded, unrolling the scroll into his hands and making a quill spring from his desk and float gently into his outstretched fingers, "Now, shall we discuss terms?"

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     "Proceed."

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     The scowling demon crouched on his haunches as Lyiko had, watching the ringtail with a bored indifference. The ringtail pointed to each outlined sentence on the sheet, "I do not ask you to engage in manual labor, unless stated beforehand within the outline of this document."

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     He looked up to the demon that tipped his head, "No washing your stockings, eh? Lucky me."

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     "Indeed, this contract can be dissolved by mutual consent at any specified time, however without violating any of the stipulations aforementioned."

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     "I suppose."

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     The demon waved his fingers, gazing at the ceiling above them as he bade the ringtail continue.

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     "I will not harm you in any way, physically, emotionally, spiritually or psychically within the boundaries of regular contact and behavior and vice-versa."

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     "Sigh, yes, yes... You're boring me."

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     Lyiko raised an ear, rolling his bright eyes before he continued reading, "You are not required to inflict harm on any other sentient being or semi-sentient ethereal being and are free to do so as you wish, within the bounds of the stipulated clauses."

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     He paused, "No maiming my friends, either."

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     "Feh, done." The demon waved his long fingers again as if swatting a bug.

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     "Yes. I shall provide you with shelter and sustenance as such befitting your semi-immortal physical shape. This may include biological components, as directed."

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     "Next!"

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     "You are permitted magic, within cases of self defense, protection, extreme danger, for purposes of sustenance or libation within the governing guidelines of primary transmutation. You are also allowed glamour at your own free will, pertaining to the guidelines specified."

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     "Keep going."

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     Lyiko nodded, scribing a mark and moving on, "All acts of fornication, coupling and sexual gratification will be voluntary, to the ends of either party and may include third party non-binding individuals. You would be more than welcome to feed upon the energy exuded during these sessions to supplement the material needs of your mortal organic components and organs."

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     "Yes, fine, wait... What?"

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     The demon's eyes slid to Lyiko as he read the last portion of the contract, his large bat-like ears perking as if he hadn't been paying attention, "Sex? Who would I be coupling with? Certainly not you."

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     Lyiko bristled a bit as he snapped the parchment between his paws rather forcefully, craning his neck in a defensive posture, "Why not me, pray tell? You are an Incubus, are you not? Mating is your area of expertise."

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     "You're a male. I'm an Incubus. My kind are customarily only supposed to prey upon females of your kind, as our own are useless."

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     Lyiko uttered a snort of derision, shaking his head, "By gods, you certainly are a vain breed aren't you? I am as good as any female and I don't care either way which gender or species I mate if I choose to."

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     He tipped his ears once more, "You seemed to have no appreciable trouble with the other clauses of our bargain, free room and board, my companionship, free access to this realm and its delights, which I know are much more pleasant than those of your own realm."

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     The ringtail paused just as the demon's face was pinching as if in consternated thought, "Besides, my blood already exists within you. If you had, indeed been paying attention, you might have realized it was virgin blood sacrificed to make the wine to summon you here with."

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     The slender male's lips tweaked again as the caged demon fell silent, his pink eyes smoldering gently in thought, a wrinkle of distaste crossing his blunt muzzle, rolling the small crystal vial through his fingers almost absently. Lyiko stood patiently, exerting no pressure as he gazed evenly at the entrapped male, who was chewing his own fangs rather loudly. Sensing he'd let the moment stretch long enough the ringtail stood up straighter and opened his muzzle, but the demon male cut across him, "Alright, against my better discretion, state the remainder of your demands."

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     Lyiko nodded crisply, "You would be a servant, non-indentured, for a term no less than one year and no more than 50, and while you will be allowed leeway in your independent actions in concurrence with your personal free will you will obey my direct orders within the boundaries of our contract and in return, I offer you myself, along with non-monetary payments and supplements. You also forfeit any potential hold you might feel or make in regards to my spiritual energy or being upon signature of this contract."

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     The demon listened to the long tumble of words, his pink eyes flicking idly back and forth along the arched half of the parchment Lyiko was reading aloud, twitching his nose and scratching the tip of his chin with his claw, "I suppose that will do."

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     "Then that just leaves the smallest matter of your name."

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     Lyiko looked in amusement as the demon male flinched visibly, flushing at the ends of his ears and shaking his head, "You know I cannot say that aloud. It is expressly forbidden."

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     "Under normal circumstances of inter-planar interactions, how-ever I am not a priest nor do I feel the need to become one at any point. If you will not willingly speak your name, reminding you that you are within a binding circle, I could force you to tell the truth, but as I am attempting to foster an atmosphere of trust, perhaps signing it will suffice."

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     He offered the trailing end of the parchment inserting the edge through the barrier, along with the long quill, arching a brow as the demon scrutinized it at length, then addressed the twin lines at the bottom, uncapping the small vial and dipping the nib within. Just before the quill touched parchment Lyiko twitched his nose, "And you will tell the truth."

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     The force of the last three words made the demonic male's muzzle tighten at the jaw a bit, pink eyes narrowing as his abruptly trembling paw lowered the quill to the parchment and as if someone else were controlling his grip scrawled a name in the fresh, ruby liquid, a flash of blue flame flirting along the script before he offered the parchment back with tension stiffened muscles. Lyiko nodded, accepting both parchment and quill back, "I know that was difficult."

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     He took the sheaf of parchment and read the name scrawled several times in succession, nodding as he committed it to memory, "Very pretty."

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     The look of dark loathing was creeping back into the demon male's posture and gaze as Lyiko scrawled his own name with a flourish, the same bright blue flames tracing his signature smoking faintly before he rolled the scroll back up smartly and sealed it with a tap of his finger. He took a stride away from the mystical prison, making the demon male gape, "Hey, oi, where are you going, leaving me in this infernal cage!"

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     "I would think an infernal cage would be where your kind would be most comfortable."

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     The ringtail's sarcasm was biting as he reopened his bookcase and withdrew a small box of perfect seamless dark wood, holding it in his palm and giving it a tap in a complicated pattern over its featureless faces. With a final prod the top face of the tiny box sprang open and Lyiko slowly pushed the narrow, tightly rolled scroll into its depths, the cylinder sinking in till it vanished within the box and the ringtail closed it once more with a snap, "There, safe and snug, and where you can't find it."

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     He slowly dragged his armchair around to face the glimmering prison instead of the fire, taking up a small bottle of what looked like dust and throwing a scant handful into the draught in the room, "I think it's safe enough to let you out. You'll behave."

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     As the dust swirled around the enchanted cage the bubble of energy faded with a pop and crackle of static, leaving the male formerly encased to drop to all fours on the still blackened and filthy floor, Lyiko waving his paw again and making the circle of black candles extinguish, "You're free of the binding circle and it's dampening. You can fix yourself up now."

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     The ringtail leaned back in his chair, resting back into the padding with a sigh of satisfaction, one side of his muzzle tweaking up into a smile as he gazed at the slouching demonic male, "Next we need a name."

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     "By Caleano, can you give me a moment to rest before prying more names from me?"

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     A shake of the ringtail's head punctuated his words as he sounded exasperated, "A name for you, unless you wish me to simply whistle at you to get your attention?"

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     "You choose something... Is it always this cold in here?"

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     Lyiko rubbed his chin thoughtfully, "You look like an Inuus to me."

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     He watched the winged male take a few slightly tottering steps, still clutching the vial of blood, "Drink that, it will make you feel better. You're still fairly weak, cold will be sharper and you won't be able to shape-shift."

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     The demonic male grunted non-committaly and tipped his muzzle back, swallowing half the ruby liquid within the small vial with a satisfied exhalation, startling slightly as Lyiko sniffed, "Drink all of it, I can procure more."

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     "Pushy for a young race," A wrinkle crossed Inuus' muzzle as he gulped the other half of the vial.

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     Lyiko shrug slightly, "That's how new races become old ones, isn't it?" The ringtail crossed his legs at the knees, clasping his paws over them as he looked at the Incubus with a faint expression of satisfaction, "Besides, I can't have you off-color for long. Time is quicksilver, always flowing, hard to hold onto and deadly in the end."

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     The demonic male snorted with a flip of his ears, shaking his head, "I will never quite understand you mortal beings and your penchant for flippant quotes. Can you stoke that fire a bit higher?"

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     Lyiko gazed toward the fire, noting it was already comfortably warm in the room, shaking his head, "Any more and I'd be sweating. We're underground here under the north tower, perhaps some clothing to put on?"

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     "So eager to get me into clothing now that you have me," said Inuus.

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     "It makes little difference to me one way or another. You can be naked if you wish; being you can assume almost any form you wish to."

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     "Yes, which begs the question, what form would you like or find most pleasing?"

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     Lyiko looked at the demonic male, raising a brow as Inuus stretch his newly fashioned flesh and bones, the candle and lamp-light seeming to slide off his ebony fur and make it shine, the Incubus' bright pink eyes faintly luminous in the dimmer shadows between the chair and the overhead candelabras. The winged male's hair was almost down to his mid-back, black slashed with red and almost blonde streaks. His muzzle was blunt and almost delicate, Lyiko couldn't tell which species the demonic male more resembled, as his face looked like a feline's with high, elegant cheekbones and giant almond eyes, but with a delicate muzzle and jaw almost like a fox, but with a blunter muzzle, tipped with a dust coloured nose and fine, soft dusky lips.

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     Faint impressions of his fangs dimpled the demon's lower lip as he smiled, almost making the ringtail vary of him, smirking back at him gently. That nervous flutter of fright at the fact that the younger male had a fully grown, exceptionally strong and cunning demonic entity in the same room with him, unbound and with no weapons at hand other than his own magical abilities, still squirmed gently around Lyiko's breastbone. He gazed at the darkly furred male, scanning up and down the older male's body, cataloguing it with his eyes; the broad shoulders and hips, narrow waist, long thighs, and broad, powerful feet with taloned toes. The Incubus had long arms, tapered fingers, padded in ebony and those wicked looking talons that slid in and out as he stretched his paws. Inuus' front was swathed in his thick ebony coat, the light catching the curves and sweeps of his muscles, nicely build pectorals and rippled abdomen, right down to his waist, where the ringtail leveled his eyes with a smirk.

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     "What are you smirking at? I assure you, my kind are very well equipped to deal with pleasures of the flesh."

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     "I have no doubt you are, I've read a good many stories about it in the more restricted sections of the library."

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     Inuus flicked his long, thick, tufted tail with a grunt, waving his paw, "Feh, you shall have the real thing, stories tell half the truth."

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     He grinned, pearly white fangs jutting out as he rubbed his paws together, forgetting the cold for a moment, "So, do you have a preference?"

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     The tall, powerful male stretched, his fur rippling, bleaching through several colours as he tested the limits of his abilities within the flesh shell. He seemed little impaired as his fur did a series of complicated ripples, growing longer, then shorter till it was barely a velvet fuzz over his muscles, which distracted Lyiko by waxing and waning till the demonic male was much more feminine in appearance, his hair lengthening and shifting colours from black to red, even shifting into purples and blues as the ringtail watched, "Perhaps your preferences are the more exotic?"

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     With a grin the Incubus slowly shrank till he was barely a head shorter than the skeptically watching ringtail, his physique smoothing and softening till Lyiko shook his head, cutting a paw through the air, "I think not. I have a rule about consummating with anything shorter then I."

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     "Mmm, perhaps this," said the incubus as he shot up several inches, his waist widening more as his chest swelled to titanic proportions.

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      "No," Lyiko barked, "Definitely not. I wanted an Incubus, thank-you!"

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     "Spoilsport," Inuus huffed as he stretched back to his original height of several inches taller than the slender ringtail and his features filled back out, his musculature assuming its prior density and tension.

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     Inuus then began to swirl through fur colours until the ringtail held up a finger, "I like that one."

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     "This one, really? Seems drab to me."

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     The Incubus looked down at the deep, rich bluish-grey pelt he was sporting, the steel grey and silvery-blue changing as he moved, making Lyiko nod, "That one, definitely."

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     He slowly fanned his sheet of hair as it changed hues, and again Lyiko nodded when it reached a silky, deep almost bruise color of plum violet, "That one."

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     "I somewhat like it." Inuus nodded as he added the appropriate highlights of aubergine to his tail-tuft, paws and feet, with a few choice markings on his face.

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     "Shall we do the eyes next?" He grinned as his eyes washed through but Lyiko held up his paw, "Silver."

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     "Silver, are you sure," said Innus as his eye color shifted to a bright, shining silver, the hue of freshly minted coins or of a full moon.

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     The ringtail nodded, "My brother had those big sleet silver eyes."

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     "Kinky." The droll inflection was unmistakable as the Incubus stretched, "Just leaves wings or horns."

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     "If I had to pick one, I'd pick horns. I know Incubus and Succubae can only hide either their wings or their horns, not both without heavier magic."

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     "Yes. This is a fact."

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     There was a subdued crunch and crackle as the demonic male's wings shrank into his shoulders, and he shivered as there was a slight stabbing ache on both his temples and his skin sprouted a pair of spiraled, slightly curved black horns, both pointing forward as he rubbed at the tip of one of them, "That always hurts."

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     "They're cute." Lyiko grinned at the horns, no longer than his thumb, with a half twist down their length where they jutted from the demon male's temples.

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     Inuus nodded, apparently pleased with his new appearance, ruffling his fur, "This body feels different. Some senses are dampened, some enhanced. Not unpleasant, but certainly novel."

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     The Incubus busied himself with studying his new form, clenching and flexing his paws and feet, watching the muscles in his arms and legs bunch and flexing his back, making the ripples along his stomach stand out, running his paw down over them. He slid his paws over his hips and backside, nodding, then almost as an afterthought he squeezed his own crotch, cupping himself as Lyiko shifted in his chair, "Must you take stock of your flesh so brazenly?"

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     Inuus chuckled and shrugged, continuing to feel himself, "You called me here for a purpose, seeing as my genitals will no doubt become a point of contention for certain things, I just need to make sure they're satisfactory, not that I couldn't change it anyway."

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     The demonic male chuckled gently, "And you've left enough of my demonic influence intact I can control this body superbly with enough practice."

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     The slender male squinted as Inuus turned, "What's that?"

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     He pointed to a softly glowing patch of fur on the taller male's shoulder, who snorted, "How should I know, I can't see it."

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     "Looks like a mark. Under your fur, a funny squiggle glowing blue... Ohhh, I know what that is."

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     Both males nodded at the same time, "It's my clan sigil. You're bonded to me now, I suppose."

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     The mark slowly faded as the Incubus rubbed the spot with a wrinkle on his muzzle, "Tattooed with your mark, I suppose I really am yours, for the time being. Will take some getting used to, but with practice, comes experience."

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     His silvery eyes shifted to the seated ringtail, "So let's practice."

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     "What?" Lyiko leaned back in his chair, looking at the demonic male as Inuus strode toward him, "So soon? Don't you wish to res-ERK!"

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     The ringtail uttered a scandalized squawk as he was seized by the upper arms and hauled to his feet, shoving the Incubus in the chest as he tried to step back, "Unhand me this instant!"

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     "Just a quick thing," Inuus' coin bright eyes flashed as he held the ringtail close for a moment, shoving his robes sleeve back enough to expose Lyiko's upper arm, gripping it, "Just this one little thing."

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     Before the ringtail could utter more then a squeak of protest the demonic male ducked his head and opened his jaws wide, exposing his long, pearly fangs, sinking them into the flesh of the slender male's upper arm. Lyiko uttered a howl of shock, a hot, white burning sensation erupting into his flesh from wrist to shoulder, battering the horned male with a paw as he gasped as the pain flaring white for an instant before fading. He panted sharply, wrenching from the Incubus' grip as the horned male proceeded to lick the fresh bite wound, "Oh hold still. I'll close it up."

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     The horned male licked his now pink tinged fangs, gripping the ringtail's arm and looking at the spot he'd bitten. The slender male's arm tingled now, a buzzing hum that felt like someone had flicked his elbow hard on a nerve point. He hissed between his teeth, feeling the burning of the bite, "That was venom! You're not allowed to-!"

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     "Oh hush, are you a male or not? You marked me, I marked you. You're as much mine as I am yours now. It will keep other beings away from you."

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     Lyiko frowned as his fur swirled softly, standing on end as he could see the fang wounds close up and a dark dusky mark bloomed under his pelt like a bruise, making him wince when he prodded it. The ringtail sniffed, "Cheeky."

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     "No one else will be able to see it, just you and I. We are now bound by flesh, blood and poison now."

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     Lyiko sniffed, abruptly realizing how closely the horned male was standing, "Could you, err, let go of me?"

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     "No."

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     "Why not?"

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     "I don't want to."

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     Lyiko could feel the dense, solid body against his, the firm grip on him, strong paws holding him close, the faint scent of the demonic male tickling his nose, "You smell like spent matches..."

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     The faint odor of sulfur was neither overpowering, nor unpleasant, giving a faint tang to the earthy, slightly coppery scent of the horned male. The ringtail looked faintly resentful as he slowly relaxed against Inuus. If the horned male had wanted to, or been capable of hurting or killing him, the opportunity had long since presented itself and passed. He felt the demonic male's breath stir the fur on his ears and face gently as Inuus sniffed him, "You don't smell half bad for a mortal, and up close you're cute enough."

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     "Don't talk rubbish. I don't need to be talked up."

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     "Would you shut up? How big a prat are you that you can't even take a bloody compliment without opening your muzzle. No wonder you've never been laid."

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     Lyiko felt a blush creep into his large bat-like ears as he squirmed against the taller, broader male, idly resting his paws against the horned male's chest, feeling the thick, soft pelt under his fingers as the demonic male smirked at him. The solidness of the larger male's muscles and naked flesh made the ringtail flush gently, "I've never been this close to someone so muscular before."

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     "Then you spend your time in poor company."

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     The demonic male grinned, flashing his fangs once more as he simply pressed his solid weight into the slender ringtail, making him shift his feet and flush higher in his ears, licking his lips. Lyiko realized the demonic male was attempting to intimidate, impress, and possibly seduce him, as he leveled his own cobalt eyes to the silver ones that gazed back at him. The eye contact sent little tingles and shivers running up and down along the slender male's spine, their minds brushing lightly against one another as they jostled for dominance of the situation. The demonic male had more raw power in his gaze, his engendering of lust giving him more weight against the steady, clever, quicksilver of the ringtail's mind. They gazed into one another for a long moment, the tension only being broken when the horned male surprised Lyiko by raising the ringtail's jaw with a flick of his strong paw and ducking his muzzle, pressing their lips together tightly.

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     The ringtail squirmed for a moment, fighting the embrace before relaxing into the kiss, his head swamped with many flickering thoughts of heat and moisture, hard bodies and motion. He flicked his mind back against Inuus' his own inexperience in love making being filled in with the faint impressions and flickers of people and things he didn't know. Lyiko uttered a muffled squeak as he felt one of the horned male's strong paws goose him, the distraction having the desired effect as the slender ringtail's lips and teeth parted. He inhaled as the Incubus' long, hot, agile tongue invaded his muzzle and danced along his own. The ringtail shivered as he felt the new sensation of someone else's tongue inside his own muzzle, tasting his own blood on the horned male's breath, slowly curling his own tongue around the length in his muzzle.

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     Lyiko gave a muffled pant into the Incubus' muzzle, shivering harder as he felt the taller male squeeze his rump, unconsciously pressing into Inuus' solid form, feeling slightly giddy as the taller male's paws roamed his back. He twitched in the embrace as he felt one of those strong paws slide forward and snag the catch of his robes, attempting to halt the horned male's paw but whimpered softly as the squeezing paw on his rump gave a harder goose and then the clasp was free. Inuus pulled his muzzle back slowly, grinning as he gripped a handful of the loose, soft material and tugged it down, making the ringtail's robe slide down over his shoulders and drop unceremoniously to the floor in a slump.

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     The horned male smiled, a genuinely warm, almost genial smile that tweaked his lips and exposed his long fangs, holding the ringtail's wrists loosely and stepping back, "Well then, let's have a look at you properly."

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     The demon's long fingers reached up briefly and tugged the braid and tail loose from the ringtail's hair, letting it tumble down around his shoulders, his gaze roaming the slender male's now nearly naked body, save for a bolt of deep blue cloth wound and tucked around his hips like a breechcloth. He nodded, stepping back and running his eyes along Lyiko's body, his long, lean limbs, strong thighs, narrow waist and curved hips, flat belly and a softly flared chest, the ringtail's nipples showing pale and hard through his fur as he shivered. The ringtail's body was swathed in soft, thick fur of mocha, white and a deep, sandy brown, his belly, chest and inner thighs girded in white. His neck was slender, almost feminine, holding his slightly broad skull with his short, delicate muzzle, slashed in white and black, rose coloured nose, slightly pouting lips and high cheekbones, with his large bright eyes and large black backed ears.

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     A fine golden chain dangled down around his throat, holding a teardrop shaped pendant of bright red smooth and bright, nestled against his warm, thickly furred chest. Inuus brushed the pendant from side to side with his fingertip, smiling once more as he breathed in the ringtail's sweet, slightly piqued scent, nodding as if in satisfaction at the shorter male's slender, delicate, almost feminine features, "Yes... Yes, I believe we shall have fun, you and I. Much, hot, wet, writhing, moaning, primal fun."

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     As if to punctuate the broader male's words Lyiko felt something abruptly prod his hip, making him blush red as he glanced down, feeling a thrill course along his spine as he saw the Incubus' erection brushing his fur. The horned male's length was the width of almost three fingers and stretched a hands length and a half from base to tip. It was a dusky bluish black in color, veined but not thickly so, smooth and tapered to the tip of his glans. A pair of large, velvet-furred testicles dangled down, framing the large length, the biggest penis Lyiko had ever seen in his limited experience. The ringtail swallowed as before he could divert enough thought to the situation, the loincloth cladding his hips heaved out and upward, expressing his own feelings to the horned male who grinned slyly, "Seems as though you approve of my form?"

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     "Y-yes."

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     The ringtail nodded, his tension erupting into tingles along his spine and out through his belly and hips, making his own rather bound up body twitch. He didn't resist as he felt Inuus' strong paws grip the loosely bound cloth around his hips and yank it away, exposing his own sleek, tapered length, more slender, and about 2/3rd the length of the horned male's jutting from his cream and white furred sheath. Lyiko trembled, uttering a tiny groan as he felt the larger male's finger brush his length, rubbing the curve of his glans slowly. Inuus rumbled, gently brushing his fingers up and down over the ringtails erect length, smiling at him, "Do you approve, my little master?"

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     "Yesss..." Lyiko's hissed reply terminated in a tiny grunt as he felt the horned males paws caress all over his body, making it thrum and tingle, his fur prickling and fluffing where the strong paws touched him. He felt alternatively hot or cold, feeling the long, strong fingers brush over his body, arching and flexing in response, uttering sounds and noises he had never uttered in the presence of another person, only in private within his own covers. The wonderful sensations prickled along his skin, making him moan gently, pressing into Inuus on reflex, his shivers and twitches making him grind against the taller, broader male who grinned.

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     The ringtail could barely wonder if this effect was part of the horned male's heritage or his own inner abilities as his body shivered and trembled, pleasure and warmth coursing through him from ears to toes, the faintly luminous silver of the Incubus' eyes inches from his own as they grasped and pawed at one another, grinding against one another and bucked, lust filling their grunts and pants, Lyiko being kissed again, hard, feeling his own tongue respond in kind as he kissed the demonic male back heatedly. As their kiss broke once more the horned male curled an arm around the slender male's waist, brushing his long black and white ringed tail aside and picking him up with no real effort, holding him around the middle as he strode to the corner of the room with the small, disheveled bed, grunting, "This won't do at all, much too tiny and fragile."

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     The horned male grunted softly, rumbling as he held the bedazzled ringtail against himself, slowly lowering him into a sitting position on the narrow bed, "This will not do at all my shy master. I will be your servant and whore but I will not lie upon a bed such as this."

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     He straightened up and then lowered himself onto his haunches, sitting on them in front of Lyiko, "This bed is much too small and too fragile to mate upon. The coverings are too rough."

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     The ringtail seemed to be regaining some of his senses, shaking his head clear of the warm, soothing mist that seemed to have been filling it, his belly still squirming with desire as he huffed, "I'm afraid I haven't much money Inuus. I am only a student after all."

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     The demonic male waved a paw derisively, "Money and riches are nothing to a demon kind, bring me lead, bring me coal basest of substances and I can make them into a fortune fit for a king."

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     "Mmm, a bed, clothing, food and wine, all these things are necessary for me to provide you with all the comforts and pleasures I have at my disposal."

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     "An hour and a half ago you were threatening to rip my head off. Now you're worrying about my pleasures..."

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     "Your pleasures are my pleasures, so long as I exist within this realm."

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     "Developing a taste?"

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     "Yes. The realms of demons are bland and boring. Fire, ash, steam and blood, food only in the form of energy, pleasure fleeting and laced with pain. This mortal realm has much I wish to experience, including you my little master."

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     Lyiko nodded, swallowing as the horned male stood back, tall over him, his muscular form flexing lightly, showing off the delectable curves and ridges along his body. Inuus grinned softly, showing one of his pearly fangs as the ringtail gazed up at him, barely masked anxiety in the slender male's bright blue gaze. The Incubus could see the breath of the smaller male increase in pitch by the bobbing of the tear-shaped pendant against his breast. The horned male's hips were almost eye level with the ringtail, he couldn't help but gaze in nervous awe at the male form barely a scant foot from his muzzle, giving a nervous hiccup as Inuus uttered a soft rumble, "You wish to touch me, don't you my little master? You gave me this body to please you, so I don't see why you shouldn't do as you please."

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     Lyiko softly stretched his paws up, gently stroking the smooth curves of the horned male's hips, feeling their density and warmth as he ran his long fingers up through the taller male's thick fur, feeling it glide around his palm-pads. He gingerly ran his grip across the horned male's ridged belly and firm pecs, feeling his nipples perk up under his fingertips, biting his lip as he stroked them with his lean digits. Inuus inhaled a hissing breath, arching his spine slightly as he pressed his chest out; hearing the slender ringtail inhale, scenting the now heady musk flooding the room, the demonic male's control of his pheromones was exquisite. The scent was mingled between a deep, earthy musk and other pleasing fragrances the ringtail loved, the scent of a shelved book, a summer breeze, tinged with the faint impression of a bright apple wood fire.

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     Inuus slowly ran his strong paws along the ringtail's nape stroking it and running is fingers through his hair, easing his grip over Lyiko's ears and tugging softly, drawing his muzzle inexorably closer. The grinning Incubus felt the ringtail shiver, gently squirming as his face was pressed into the warm, firm expanse of the horned male's lower belly. Lyiko's hot, gently panting breath stirred the fur on the horned male's belly, he could feel and smell the thick, dusky erection now cradled in the crook of his throat, making him shiver as conflict roiled in his head and belly. Lust and anxiety were warring within him, his body's latent needs slowly eclipsing his fear of the mammoth erection rubbing through his fur.

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        The Incubus, sensing a moment of indecision, rumbled softly, his body peaking for the slender ringtail, gazing down at his slender master's shivering form. He slowly arched his hips, making his thick erection slide up and down against Lyiko's cheek, hearing him whimper softly. The ringtail slid his paw down and closed it gingerly around the pert, tense length, squeezing it softly, making the horned male hiss under his breath, feeling the erection tense up diamond hard. Lyiko marveled at the soft, smooth skin of the Incubus' maleness, squeezing it, feeling it twitch gently with the horned male's heartbeat. He licked his lips, slowly caressing the thickness against his muzzle, nuzzling it softly against his cheek, panting out to the standing male, "B-be gentle. I've, I've never... In my... mouth."

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     "Mind your teeth little master. Go slowly."

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     Inuus moved his hips slowly, relishing the feeling of his new body around him, his length rubbing through the soft, thick fur on the ringtail's muzzle, feeling his lips caress the side of his glans. He grinned, sliding a finger between Lyiko's lips, prodding his teeth questing at them gently, urging the ringtail to open his muzzle, sliding his long lean finger in and out, allowing Lyiko to suckle his fingertip, as Inuus slowly stroking the long, warm wetness of the ringtail's tongue he urged gently, "Wider, open up little master, wider... That's it..."

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     Inuus grunted softly, hissing between his fangs as he slid the tapered tip of his erection between Lyiko's lips, groaning despite himself at the sensation of his tingling, tense length easing glans first into the hot, wet cavity of the ringtail's maw. Lyiko grunted softly, whimpering softly as his body tingled, tasting the horned male's hard, dusky cock, the scent of it, and taste of it, feeling Inuus' glans throb as it began to seep a sweet, musky fluid, spreading over his tongue. The ringtail brought his paw up and began to knead his standing lover's large, dangling sac, feeling the warm, spheres of flesh within reacting to his touches, relaxing and tightening as Inuus flexed his muscles.

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     The tall, horned male grunted as he felt Lyiko take long, suckling pulls of his glans, the ringtail's tongue rubbing up along the sensitive underside of his veined shaft. He tangled his fingers into the slender male's long hair, gripping gently, guiding Lyiko rather than pulling or pushing. He huffed, slowly moving his broad hips, his length slowly slipping in and out of the ringtail's muzzle a scant inch, then slowly deeper, "Mmm, yes little master. You're doing well, deeper now, harder..."

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     Lyiko closed his eyes, his head buzzing with pleasant, warm sensations that tingled down through his body, making his hips jerk softly, his own breathtaking erection rubbing slowly between his thighs, grazing the bedclothes and leaving a trail of drops. He bobbed his muzzle harder, minding his teeth as he attempted to suck harder, gagging for an instant as Inuus' hips gave a sudden jerk, making the twitching length prod against the back reaches of his muzzle. They both panted, the taller male's body twitching and shivering as he clenched, his muscles tensing, just letting himself enjoy his first impending climax in his new body. He felt a rushing tingle build in his belly, groaning out loud as Lyiko worked harder, falling into a surprisingly easy rhythm, his instincts guiding him. The ringtail squeezed the horned male's sac harder, feeling them pull up as Inuus grunted in a guttural rasp, holding the slender male's head as he hit the edge.

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     Lyiko's bright blue eyes went wide as he felt the length in his muzzle twitch, then burst into a stuttering rush of slick, silky wetness. He tasted the slightly bitter, salty tang that flooded his muzzle, tugging against the Incubus' iron grip as his muzzle filled with the milky essence, having no choice, he swallowed, the rush of warmth down his throat making his head swim in tingling pleasure. Inuus moaned as the ringtail's muzzle squeezed and milked him in swallowing, the slick, sticky dampness spreading down his shaft as it bucked in and out of the slender male's maw. With a shiver and a huff the tall demon pulled back gently, his length still twitching and dribbling of its own accord, sending bright milky drops of his seed slithering down his shaft.

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     He leaned down as he panted, gripping Lyiko's shoulders as the ringtail panted with him, his bright blue eyes slightly unfocused. The horned male seized the smaller male around the waist, making him squeak in alarm as he was hoisted up against the Incubus. Inuus' silver eyes skated around the room, settling on the small, sturdy table standing almost waist height on the opposite side of the room, graced with a single chair and a short iron candleholder where the ringtail customarily took his meals within his chambers. Inuus swept the chair aside and knocked the iron holder to the floor with a clang, slinging Lyiko flat on his back onto the smooth surface of the table, making the ringtail gasp as the demonic male grasped his legs and brought them up, spreading them wide and yanking his hips to the edge of the table.

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     The ringtail's luminous blue eyes blinked open wide, his pupils contracting slightly as he felt the Incubus' hard, wet erection slide down into the cleft of his tight rump, the horned male's hips keeping his thighs spread. He squirmed gently, grasping at Inuus' chest, "I-Inuus, w-wait, I've never... You're too big!"

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     "Relax and trust me."

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     The demonic male rumbled his muzzle tweaked in a grin as he leaned back and spat on the tip of his length, spreading Lyiko's rump-cheeks wide and then slowly pressing his glans up against the tight entrance of the ringtail's body, making Lyiko's hips and back arch, trying to pull away from the thick erection threatening to spear him. The ringtail uttered a shrill gasp, biting his lip as his body fought the Incubus' lust. He squirmed against Inuus till the horned male gripped him firmly; holding him down with a firm, but almost tender insistence, "Relax."

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     "No Inuus," Lyiko uttered a sharp squeal as discomfort flared up his spine, his body spreading open against the slick glans of the demonic male's erection. With inexorable slowness Inuus' thick length sank into the slender ringtail's shivering, jerking body, gradually opening him up, pushing past the wildly clenching ring of muscle attempting to keep him out. The ringtail almost sat up as he gritted his teeth, the final flare of pain passing as the larger male's erection popped into him, his slick shaft slowly impaling Lyiko who uttered a gentle sob, more of confused discomfort than anything else, his bright blue eyes welling up. Inuus slowly leaned down over the ringtail, cradling him gently and coo-ing to him soothingly, holding his pace with effort as his libido shouted at him to just take the shivering male beneath him.

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     Lyiko felt every smooth, softly veined inch of the Incubus' erection as it slid into him all the way down to the base, his mind reeling as he felt his body twitching and fluttering, attempting to adjust to the new, hard invader within it. He shuddered, his eyes rolling up for an instant as he collapsed back flat, his chest heaving with tiny shivering gasps, "Oh Gods! Oh Gods! You-you're..."

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     "Yes little master, I am, but slowly."

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     Inuus smiled and slowly rocked his hips back and forth, making Lyiko shrill again, his body starting to adjust to the thick length sheathed within him, the flaring discomfort and heat subsiding to a dull nagging full sensation. The ringtail had experimented with fingers and toys within himself before, but nothing was akin to the hot, slick, thick length abruptly sharing his body, feeling like a blob of molten liquid at his very core. He shivered, whimpering as he pressed up into the solid, warm form of Inuus, clutching at him, hearing the Incubus utter a rumble of pleasure and caress along his sides and hips, the horned male's long fingers dragging through his fur.

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     The demonic male's hips moved slowly, jerking from side to side as he bucked, loosening the ringtail's tight body even farther as they pressed into one another. Inuus' panting muzzle found Lyiko's, pressing them together as he slowly bucked his broad, dense form against him, his erection sliding in and out smoothly as he sped up. Lyiko bucked into the demonic male on reflex, his body tingling and buzzing now as the horned male sucked on his tongue heatedly, running his paws all over the ringtail's body, caressing his own aching maleness. They ground together, the ringtail's smooth rump bucking and thrusting against the taller male's hips, his body squeezing down, rippling around the thick erection within him like a fist.

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     Their rasping pants echoed as they moaned into one another's muzzles, Inuus tasting himself on the ringtail's tongue and breath. He leaned into his slender new lover, relishing the feel of his virgin body trembling and bucking, squeezing and clenching, drinking in the pure lust and vital energy of their coupling. The life force flowing between them was dazzling, pure and sharp, making the demonic male's heart beat faster, his body arching and pressing down into the slender ringtail, attempting to touch their flesh as intimately as possible for as long as they stayed coupled. Lyiko moaned loudly, panting as he clutched Inuus' chest, "Yes! Yes, oh Gods, yes, take me Inuus, inside me!"

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     "Mmm, yes little master inside you, I shall plant the demon seed, the ecstasy of my race."

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     The Incubus grunted as he redoubled his efforts, the table beneath them creaking and thudding against the flagstone floor as it was battered with their jolting thrusts. Lyiko's bright eyes were slitted as he just gave into the pure, primal heat coursing through him, feeling the demonic male's body clashing against him, battering his rump, squeezing his own taut erection, making it squirt pre-seed over them both. Their jerking, twisting thrusts reached their peak as Inuus humped into his slender lover deep, hard and quickly, feeling himself draw close as he gripped Lyiko and pressed down into his shivering warm body, slamming home a final time as his entire body gave a spasm.

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     Lyiko's eyes flew wide, reflecting the silver glow of the Incubus' own, moaning out loudly as he felt it within him; the twitch of the demonic male's length, then the searing rush of heat within him, pulsing hard, spurting into him to the core, filling him with heat and primal lust. All thought abandoned the slender ringtail as he shuddered, muzzle gaping at the warmth rushing through his body, the demonic male's seed infusing him with a fiery glow. Inuus bucked sharply one last time, squeezing the slender ringtail's maleness hard, making him loose control. Lyiko screamed, hearing the Incubus' name leave his lips as he exploded in Inuus' paw, his pent up seed erupting all over them both, splashing through their fur in long, milky tracks, showering the horned male and himself with his hot essence.

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     They held one another tightly, riding their joint climaxes as they shook and bucked, their bodies twitching of their own accord for a long moment, and then slowly relaxed. Inuus uttered a long, low, almost sub-sonic rumble, an easy grin on his muzzle as he gripped Lyiko around the waist and heaved him up, still impaled on his own thick length. The ringtail squeaked as he felt himself lifted limply, the Incubus carrying him to the bed and slowly sitting down, resting back against the wall, cradling the shivering ringtail in his lap, stroking his nape and hair, both matted with sweat now.

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     The tall male stretched luxuriously, feeling his new master's body still cradling him tightly, rumbling idly as Lyiko panted. The ringtail seemed to regain some of his composure, stirring and giving a gentle moan, "That was... was..."

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     "Worthy of my prowess as an Incubus," asked Inuus confidently.

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     "Yes."

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     They both basked in the warm, tingling afterglow, Lyiko resting his head on Inuus' solid shoulder, nuzzling into him with unexpected affection. Despite his initial misgivings and aggression the horned male felt a wistful pang of abrupt contentment, basking in the sensations, smells and tastes of his new flesh, holding the warm ringtail close and rubbing his back, "Rest now, little master. You are safe with me. I find I am swiftly coming to enjoy your company, despite my hasty words earlier."

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     The ringtail murmured softly, nodding as he relaxed into the strong, solid body beneath him, relaxing into Inuus as the horned male cradled him with surprising tenderness. The Incubus stroked his hair, "Tomorrow we shall enhance your lifestyle to one more befitting a servant such as myself."

   Lyiko woke with a gentle grunt, rustling his blanket as he stretched, then exhaled softly, wondering why his body ached gently all over. He came to himself as the bed creaked, inching his marvelously blue eyes open and startling softly at Inuus' bright silver gaze hovering over his own. The previous night came back to the ringtail with a flush to his ears, covering his muzzle with a paw. The horned male stroked his hair back, "Good morning my little master. Did you sleep deeply?"

   "Yes, thank you Inuus," replied the stammering ringtail.

   A haughty nod pivoted the demonic male's head as he thrust his chest out, still nude as he had been the night before, stroking Lyiko's paw, "I live to serve my little master."

   "That's a bit much Inu." Lyiko waved his paw, but still blushed to the tips of his ears at being addressed so formally.

   "Do you seek to wake, my master, or do you wish to retire to sleep once again?"

   The slender ringtail slowly levered himself upright, allowing his blankets to slide down, wincing softly as his backside stuck to the mattress, his fur rustling dryly on the covers, "I think I should wake. I think a bath is in order, however..."

   "Yes."

   The tall, horned male nodded and slid his arms beneath Lyiko's legs and waist, hefting him effortlessly to his chest, making him flap his paw, "I can walk Inuus!"

   "You shouldn't exert yourself so soon after your first mating, my little master."

   "I'm not accustomed to being doted on like this Inuus... I might enjoy it after a while."

   Lyiko traced his fingers across the Incubus' broad chest, eliciting a small rumble of satisfaction from the horned male. The tingle of energy the ringtail had experienced the night before sprang back along his spine as the sharp fanged male nibbled on his large ear, making him shiver. Before he could react the ringtail felt himself spring erect, blushing as he covered himself with a paw, making Inuus tut softly, "Why hide yourself my little master? Your slender body is worthy of worship. You could be a harem prince where I come from, with riches beyond measure, legions of souls to do your bidding, a horde of nubile demons to satisfy your every dream and desire."

   "Oh stop, I'm nothing more than a mage. One strong male to share myself with is quite enough, don't you think?"

   Inuus nodded, pondering the ringtail's words for a moment, "I have no reason to be jealous with you all to myself my little master. No rivals to kill."

   "You wouldn't."

   "I would, tis no greater honor than to slay in the name of passions and honor."

   Lyiko nodded softly, "And love? What of love?"

   "Love, my little master?"

   Inuus perked his pointed ears, tipping his head and gazing into Lyiko's face as the ringtail nodded, "Yes love."

   The horned male paused, "I... Do not know whether I have experienced what you would consider love my young master."

   "As to be expected, I suppose my Inuus, but mores the pity for it."

   The slender ringtail stroked the tall male's nape, "Perhaps there are things I could teach you in exchange for what you can teach me."

   "Perhaps."

   The tall demon nodded slowly, carrying the ringtail as Lyiko pointed to the large, iron-shod door, "It's through there."

   Inuus nudged the door to the bathing chamber closed, staring at the low, vaulted ceiling of the bathing suite, the circular room held a large, deep bath in the center of the room, fed with a gaping hand beaten copper pipe, the mouth of which dribbled hot water into the expanse of the pool below. A large mirror hung from the wall of stone, next to a tall wardrobe. A long, low stone bench ringed half the tub, Inuus lowering the ringtail onto it as he straightened up to examine the small stone basin in the crook of the far wall, a spigot shaped like the head of a gargoyle sluicing clear, cold water into the bowl. As they were both naked Lyiko pointed to the shelf above the basin, "Soap, there Inuus."

   The horned male plucked up the palm sized round cake of soap, sniffing it curiously as he watched the slender ringtail lower himself into the steaming bath. Lyiko sighed as he eased down into the water, the warmth cradling his slightly battered muscles, closing his eyes then opening them and gazing toward the tall horned male who stood to the side, gazing down at him, "Come on. It won't bite you."

   He splashed playfully; stretching up a paw as Inuus slowly lowered himself into the deep tub, sliding down to sit behind the ringtail. He wrinkled his nose at the sensation of the weight of the warm water, swirling around him, bubbling gently along with the plinking and pattering of the spout. The demonic male decided it wasn't altogether unpleasant, relaxing as the water warmed him, cradling his form up against Lyiko's. The ringtail smiled, "See? Isn't this nice?"

   "Yes. I have never submerged in liquid water before."

   Lyiko giggled, slowly rubbing the cake of soap between his paws, working up a lather as the bemused Incubus watched closely, "You scrub with soap to get clean."

   "Oh, yes?" The broad male took the slippery cake of soap from the ringtail, rubbing it curiously between his paws, watching the bubbles froth as he worked the soap around. Lyiko nodded, "Now we stand up."

   Inuus did as he was bade, standing to his full height next to the slender ringtail, watching curiously as Lyiko rubbed his soapy paws through his blue tinged gray coat, arching his back and hips as he rumbled, closing his eyes partially, "That feels good."

   "You do me, as well."

   The ringtail smiled as he felt Inuus' strong paws rub up and down his body, still caressing the taller male back, scrubbing his fur. It wasn't long before the Incubus was rubbing up and down against him, Lyiko blushing as he found himself rubbing back. He squeaked as he felt the Incubus' strong paws fondle his rump, feeling that still odd pressure against his hip, looking down at Inuus' swiftly engorging sex. The ringtail blushed, running his slick, soapy paw along the horned male's length, making him rumble.

   "Mmm, my little master wishes me again?"

   Lyiko flushed, feeling the Incubus rubbing against him, his slick paw rubbing up and down the horned male's erect length, squeezing it, teasing the tip with his thumb, "I don't know if my rump can take you again so soon."

   "There are other ways of pleasure, my little master."

   The Incubus rinsed his strong paw, then slid it over the ringtail's backside, brushing his tail-base aside and slowly spreading him open, sliding his long, lean digit within him to the hilt, making Lyiko moan stridently, his tight body clenching. Inuus grinned as he slowly flexed his finger, seeking out the ringtail's pleasure trigger, finding the slightly raised bump within Lyiko's body and stroking it, rubbing it gently at first. The ringtail gasped, arching into Inuus as the Incubus curled his other paw around the slender male's erection and began to tug it. He bucked his hips, his eyes flickering upward as his body thrummed again with that primal heat roiling in his belly, his thighs tingling as his muscles clenched. The horned male's touch was like electricity within him, bringing him to an instant, diamond hard erection, his tip dribbling gently as it was squeezed.

   Lyiko bucked heatedly between the Incubus' paws, arching and panting, gasping in pleasure as the white-hot primal lust surged through him. Inuus closed his eyes, savoring the throb and hum of the sexual energy, drawing every drop out ten-fold, his touch within making the ringtail's body twitch and flutter around him, his sleek length spurting clear pre-seed as Inuus tugged and pumped him in harder, quicker tugs. The steamy air was echoing with the gasps and growling moans as Lyiko tensed, clutching Inuus' chest, "Ohhh Gods, I'm going to-...!"

   "Mmm, yes my little master. Give it to me."

   The Incubus bent his head and gently bit the side of the ringtail's throat, making him moan loudly, eyes and muscles fluttering wildly before his body slammed into a fresh orgasm, erupting into jets of white seed all over Inuus' paw and showering the bubbling water of the tub as well as the stone lip of the pool. They heaved together, the horned male allowing his own body to thrum with the climax of his slender new lover, peaking in a breathtaking shudder as he panted, waiting for the ringtail to relax before slowly withdrawing his paws, washing them clean in the swirling pool.

   Lyiko shivered, gasping as he sat down in the bubbling bath, slumping against the edge of the tub, his head swimming with post-climax afterglow. Inuus amused himself by scooping water over the ringtail's limp form, washing the soap from his fur. He rinsed himself and then gingerly picked Lyiko up, standing on the rippled stone floor, dripping profusely. The ringtail uttered a tiny squeak, lifting a shaking paw, "There are towels in the wardrobe, there..."

   "My, such a crude form of maintenance. Why bother when I can dry us both?"

   The Incubus snapped his fingers, making the water soaking their pelts fly in every direction, their fur puffing up in warmth as it dried almost instantly, leaving a slight lingering dampness, but settling into soft, clean ripples across their bodies. Inuus carried the slender ringtail back into his chamber, seating him atop the sturdy table which had served as their platform for making love the night previous, stretching himself and popping his paws idly, "Each pleasure of your world is greater than the next my little master."

   Lyiko panted gently, regaining his breath as he staggered to his feet and tugged open the cabinet closest to himself, withdrawing a bottle stoppered with crystal and a pair of glasses, handing them to Inuus as he poured a measure of golden liquid into both, "Very good mead. Jarlis in the third culinary course puts up a good bottle."

   Inuus sniffed the glass, swirling the slightly shimmering golden amber liquid before lifting it to his muzzle and drawing off a sip, feeling the sharp, sweet and astringent flavors coat his tongue, his throat warming as he swallowed. He uttered a slight rasp and nodded, draining the glass in a second swallow, "Superb."

   "We should consider food. It's late for a breakfasting, but an early luncheon is possible."

   Inuus nodded, sniffing his glass once more as he felt his mid-section rumble gently, suddenly picturing food in his minds-eye, "Meat, good ripe meat off the bone, seared and bloody."

   Lyiko wrinkled his nose softly, nodding none-the-less, "If you wish it. We however will need substantial funds to carry out your plans of leisure and debauchery."

   Inuus prodded the wicks of the candles nearby, watching them burst into life, supplementing the glowing lamps above them. He smoothed his long hair back, gazing around at the wide circular room, contemplatively stroking his muzzle up and down, "Much is needed, and much can be provided. Bring me coal, bring me lead. I can conjure what's needed."

   "There is a coal pail next to the hearth, there. Let me see if I have any more lead in my stores."

   Lyiko pulled on a loose robe of ocher, leaving it unbelted and open to the cool air, sliding his paw down the side of one of the bookcases set into the wall, finding the catch with a finger and tugging. With a click and a creak the shelves swung out, exposing the storage closet behind them, lined with deep shelves up to its ceiling and down to the floor. Jars, bottles, baskets and boxes filled the space, a slightly dusty one on the second shelf up from the floor catching the young ringtail's interest as he sat on his haunches and unlocked the clasp. The medium sized chest opened easily, exposing rows of metal ingots, some a silvery gray, others a darker hue, another row casting a warm reddish-orange glow, and another the slightly greenish and dark brown tinge of copper. Lyiko selected the row of darker, slightly matte silver-gray metal ingots and drew a handful out one at a time. The rod shaped ingots were slightly thicker than the ringtail's finger, rattling dully against one another as he closed up the chest and relocked the swinging door in place.

   Inuus was muttering as he rummaged through the pail of black chunks of coal, discarding the smaller fragments, passing over the chunks too large, picking up a good handful of pieces the size of the end of his thumb. He took one in his free paw, closing his fingers around it in a tight fist, his muscles creaking gently as he muttered and hissed in a language the ringtail couldn't hear loudly enough to comprehend, blowing across his fist that gave off a brief flash of flame. He opened his paw, offering it to Lyiko, who perked an ear, gazing in bemused incredulity at the small black lump that hadn't seemed to change at all, "Is that it?"

   "Take it, tap it on the table my little master."

   "Alright, if you insist."

   The ringtail plucked up the lump, then gave it a firm tap, the coal cracking and flaking away in his grip, leaving a smaller, but clear, glittering stone in his fingers. He squeaked in surprise and dropped the rough, but clear stone, hearing clatter along the table. Lyiko caught the stone and examined it closely, "It's pretty."

   Inuus dropped half dozen more of the same, rough, glittering stones on the table, "That's a start. Now, where is the lead?"

   Lyiko handed the half dozen ingots to the horned male who nodded, selecting a lump of coal that was longer along one side, brushing the debris from the table and inscribing a swirling circle onto the polished wood with the charcoal. He rubbed the lead sticks between his fingers as he worked, drawing dancing shapes around the circle and dotting it with runes, some of which the ringtail recognized from his own studies and spell craft. The Incubus deposited the handful of lead into the circle, clapping his paws smartly and lowering them to either side of the circle, inhaling and then blowing out across the bundle of lead. His breath puffed into a faint blue flame, engulfing the lead ingots and making them glow softly.

   The dull gray metal slowly faded to a warm, smooth golden hue, glowing then fading as the Incubus inhaled and lifted his paws, brushing them together. He gazed at the now transfigured metal with a nod of satisfaction, hefting one of the ingots and tossing it lightly to the ringtail who examined it, pressing his claw into the side of the bar, watching it leave an indentation. The rod of golden metal flexed easily in his grip, torquing as he bent it about a quarter of the way down its length, drawing off a small lump of the gold which broke away into his fingers as he bent and twisted it. Lyiko nodded, holding it up to the Incubus who was watching him curiously, "Breakfast and lunch."

   He regarded the tall, broad male thoughtfully, "Sadly, I sincerely doubt I'll have any clothes that would fit you. But I know someone who might."

   Lyiko smiled, "I'll be back in a moment. Just relax. Ok?"

   "As you wish," responded the incubus.

   The tall male seated himself in front of the fireplace, waving a paw languidly and making the smoldering wood and ashes flare back into crackling flame, savoring the wash of heat that slid over him. Lyiko bundled his robe around his waist, belting it loosely as he pushed the heavy door to his chambers open with a creak, closing it behind him with a snap and glancing up and down the corridor down the short entryway to his door. The passage was dim and quiet, cool in the late morning air the stone beneath his bare feet were still chilly, as they were most of the time in the underground passages. The ringtail passed other heavy doors, small golden numbers or letters marking each one as he padded silently down the corridor. He stopped in front of the last door on his left, knocking softly.

   He heard the heavy brass bolt being flicked open and the door swung open a crack, exposing a green eye that blinked sleepily at Lyiko. Its owner opened the door farther, revealing a short, lean looking skunk male with deep ebony and white fur and white hair, dressed in a long, loose robe much like the one cladding the ringtail, "Mmm, Lyiko? It's not even noontime... What's wrong?"

   The ringtail grinned nervously, "Hi Toki. I need to know, do you have any of Kendi's robes lying around I could borrow?"

   The skunk stepped back from the door, allowing the ringtail inside to a chamber much like his own, only square and with a smaller hearth, "Kendi's robes? Those would be much too large for you Ly."

   "I...know." The ringtail blushed softly, making the skunk giggle, "Ohhhh, I see, someone bigger than you in need of a change of clothing, eh? You finally let someone into your robes?"

   "Wouldn't you like to know Toki," said Lyiko with a small grin.

   "When do I get to meet him? Eh?"

   Toki grinned, pushing his own wardrobe open and sliding a drawer open, withdrawing a long, flowing open-fronted robe of deep blue with tiny golden stars embroidered along the cuffs and hem, "Will this fit?"

   Lyiko held the robe up, noting it was much too large for him, the hem lying several inches deep on the floor as he nodded, "Yes, I believe so."

   He grinned, "Thanks Toki, I'll return it as soon as I can."

   "Well there's no need to rush; As long as I can meet this new someone."

   "Later, later..."

   The door clicked shut on the smirking skunk as Lyiko let himself into the corridor again, padding back along his route and ducking back through his own door, finding Inuus prodding the fire with a long slender stick, raking the red coals out evenly to spread their heat. The ringtail shifted and yanked a long braided length of rope that hung next to the doorway, leading up to the ceiling where it vanished into a hole. He repeated the tug twice more, then relinquished his hold and folded the robe over his arm, striding to Inuus' seated form, "Is this to your liking?"

   The horned male stood, accepting the robe from Lyiko's grasp and holding it up, nodding, "It's pleasant, and soft enough."

   He slid his arm into the robe; stretching and shrugging the open robe on fully, flexing his shoulders and arms experimentally. The garment was too short by an inch or two at the hem and cuffs, but was comfortably loose enough across the shoulders and back, large enough to allow the horned male to move freely as he folded the two panels of the robe closed and tugged the belt around his waist into a loose knot. Lyiko smiled, "It fits well enough till we get you something made. I think the doorway should be prepared."

   He picked up a pair of the golden ingots and 3 of the sparkling diamonds, as well as the lump he had tweaked from the bent rod of gold, stowing them in his pockets as he looked up into Inuus' face tipped down toward him, "Yes my little master?"

   "Don't be startled, and behave please. Let's go."

   The horned male nodded curtly, gently placing his paw around Lyiko's elbow, allowing him to be steered to the solid doorway that the ringtail rapped smartly with his knuckle, "The bell pull lets them ready the doorways. It saves time."

   The door creaked open before the Incubus could realize what he was seeing and Lyiko led him through the portal with a long step. Inuus wrinkled his muzzle, blinking as it felt as though he had passed through a blast of cold air, then the air around them brightened considerably. The horned male squinted as his silver eyes ached for a moment, the half shade of the new doorway falling on them through the large open windows that ringed it. The door shut itself behind them, clicking closed as Lyiko led the taller male out of the small rotunda, "It's best not to linger, if someone else used a portal they'd bump into us."

   A cascade of brilliant, slanting golden sunshine surrounded them as they emerged from the rotunda, a sweet breeze rustling the leaves of the trees lining the wide, smooth stoned boulevard lined with neat shops and patios, making Inuus blink and gaze around curiously, "Where are we?"

   "Just outside the campus, the portals just bounce you short distances, but you have to walk back. We can find food and clothing along here."

   "Intriguing."

   The tall horned male nodded, his long hair ruffling in the breeze as he gazed along the curving marketplace, glancing down as Lyiko slid his slim arm around his own, linking their elbows and grasping the Incubus' paw softly, smiling brightly. Lyiko led the way, his long, banded tail sweeping majestically back and forth as he rubbed Inuus' fingers, "I've never been escorted by another gentle male before like this."

   "I hardly think I qualify."

   Lyiko giggled gently, glancing at the incubus, standing a head taller than himself, with the flowing robe, standing with an almost haughty grace, head erect, with his nicely broad chest thrown out. The horned male's posture was slightly stiff but he moved with a silent grace, his broad, bare feet whispering across the paving stones. The horned male's leonine mane of plum coloured hair blew across Lyiko's face, making him giggle as he steered Inuus into a bright, wooden building with twin stories, the upper level ringed with a railing and balcony. He pushed open the bat-wing doors, hearing the rattle of flatware and crockery, wafting smells of fresh bread and sizzling food reaching both of them.

   The tavern was brightly lit from the windows and the lanterns glowing above their heads, circular lamps of shining globes, casting a cheerful tint. A bar stretched along one wall, with the rest of the dining room filled with tables and a grand staircase leading to the second floor. The mid-morning crowd was small, a dozen people seated at the long bar, and scattered amongst the tables. There were several people leaning against the railings of the balcony above, led to by the wide stairs. There were a pair of males, and a pair of females lounging as they looked down over the railing, handsome feline specimens, with a ruddy male fox and a taller canine male. Their clothes were cut finely, draping around them in soft curves, catching Inuus' eye, "Why are they standing around up there?"

   "The upper floor has rest chambers for hours or nights. You can hire a companion if you wish one."

   Inuus wrinkled his nose, grasping the ringtail's paw tighter, flicking his silver eyes along the line of people leaning on the railing, then away, "Mmm, you have no need of their type."

   The statement was tinged with a cutting pride, as the horned male threw his shoulders back, his bright coin-like eyes flashing. Lyiko almost thought the tall male was jealous, squeaking as the Incubus tugged him gently to a table and turned his back pointedly on the upper floor, throwing his sheet of bruise coloured hair over his shoulder, pulling out the ringtail's chair, lowering him into it and then seating himself, the polished wooden chair creaking beneath him as he settled into his own seat. Lyiko smiled, smoothing out his robes as he watched Inuus inspect the tableware curiously, the metal clinking. A slight looking feline male dressed in a summery pair of cotton breeches, a vest buttoned down the front and soft shoes appeared at the horned male's elbow, making him jump softly.

   The lean feline bowed softly, "I'm sorry sirs, how can I serve you?"

   The feline smiled, his bright brown eyes roving to Inuus' face, lingering over the small black horns and giggling gently. Lyiko chuckled, watching the Incubus glare back at the slender feline, "We were looking for a bit of luncheon, if it's not too much trouble."

   "No trouble sirs. Are you students?"

   The slender ebony feline smiled brightly, withdrawing a small notepad made of cut pieces of parchment, tied with a loop of string into a sheaf, he toyed with the stub of a lead stylus as he eyed Inuus shyly, lingering his gaze over the demonic male's strong features, and intriguing mix of traits, looking curiously at his black horns once more as he shifted his feet. The horned male's dour expression prompted Lyiko to nudge him with a foot beneath the table, making Inuus jump softly, distracted from the feline male while the ebony furred male smiled, "We have good bread today, fresh baked, and produce just arrived. Some gigantic potatoes, chef said he was going to make a stew."

   "That sounds good." Lyiko nodded, his middle giving a quiver as he sniffed hopefully at the subtle scent of cooking wafting from the kitchen. Inuus perked his ears at the menu, "Meat, I crave meat, red, and seared, pink, nice and rare."

   The brown eyed feline nodded, making several marks on his sheaf of parchment, the stylus leaving a shiny silvery-gray imprint where he pressed it, giggling softly, "I think chef has some steaks still. You're very exotic looking, if you don't mind my saying so, sir."

   "He's a traveler."

   Lyiko grinned at the expression on the horned male's face, "He comes from a land south, far, far, deep south."

   "I see. Is he your..?"

   The feline eyed the ringtail, making Inuus huff gently, "I am his guardian and consort; such impertinent questions from a servant."

   The feline blushed crimson, hiding his muzzle with a paw, "I'm so sorry sir, I never meant to insult you."

   "He's not insulted."

   Lyiko waved a paw soothingly, "He's just, I'm beginning to think, very possessive of his charges."

   "I see. I'm sorry sir, still, and can I offer you something to drink?"

   "Wine, will do, if you have it."

   "Yes sir. We do. I'll return directly."

   The ebony feline bowed, casting another furtive glance at Inuus before he slipped away, pushing into the kitchen. Lyiko smirked as he lifted his foot from the floor and prodded Inuus, "You can relax. He was just making conversation, not trying to steal me from you."

   The broad Incubus sniffed softly, "He desires me. I can see it in his mind as plainly as my fingers before my face."

   "You're handsome. You'll tend to stick out."

   Inuus shifted in his seat, glancing at the ringtail, "Handsome?"

   "You're very attractive. You'll have to get used to the attention from your looks."

   "Feh."

   "Oh shush. Where's that demonic vanity?"

   Inuus muttered something but was interrupted by the black feline padding back their direction with a trio of platters as well as a flagon of dark red wine and a pair of drinking bowls bobbing along in mid-air in his wake. The slender feline had a cloth tucked under his arm, twitching a finger and making the flatware on the table jump a foot or so off the table-top, deftly spreading the crisp linen across the wood and laying the flat-ware back down in turn, perching a drinking bowl next to each of the seated male's elbows. He plucked each plate from the air and settled down in front of Lyiko a plate with upturned edges filled with a thick, hot heart looking stew of meat and vegetables, with a plate of freshly sliced bread. In front of the horned male he laid a large plate filled with a pair of thick, rounded steaks, their surface marked with scorches but a ruby pink tinge still flushing through it, "You did not say you wished anything else sir, so I brought you only meat, but if you need anything further, just call on me."

   The Incubus grunted, nodding curtly as he seized the nearest slab of meat and picked it up, ignoring the silverware and sinking his fangs into the warm flesh, tearing a chunk from it and savoring the taste of blood tinged meat, little pink dribbles coating his fingers as both the feline and Lyiko watched him with wide eyes. The ringtail giggled softly, shrugging as he lifted his own fork, "He enjoys a good meal, but table-ware was scarce in his home country."

   The ebony furred feline nodded, watching the horned male rip the slab of meat apart with his sharp fangs and chew with a look of bliss on his face, his bright silver eyes half closed in delight, "That's so good. Nice fresh meat, you should have some little master. It certainly gets a fire going on ones loins."

   Lyiko hiccupped as he swallowed too quickly, snorting as he waved his thanks to the ebon furred server, "It's too bloody for my tastes Inuus, but you will no doubt have a blaze going in yourself tonight if you eat like that, here, at least use a linen..."

   Lyiko held the scrap of cloth up, dabbing at the horned male's muzzle, who growled in response and jerked his head away, bolting down another chunk of the meat. The ringtail snatched his paw back as he heard the click of the Incubus' teeth, "I'm not trying to take it away! Good Gods, no need to snarl at me."

   The horned male rumbled irritably as he chewed, ripping the last of the tender meat from its bone, then ran his sharp teeth over the yellow tinged bone, making Lyiko wince, "You don't eat the bones!"

   The ringtail waved his finger at the horned male as Inuus crunched the bone between his teeth, "Inuus, no, drop it! Spit that out! You'll choke."

   Lyiko squeaked as the bone clattered onto his plate after being spat from the horned male's muzzle, Inuus unabashedly picking up the second steak and sinking his fangs into it, "I'm glad you didn't order the soup..."

   The ringtail made a face, picking the raggedly chewed bone up between forefinger and thumb, slowly depositing it back onto the Incubus' plate, then pausing with a moment's consideration and placing it instead on the plate next to his bread. He picked his fork up and began to eat himself, noting the pleasant spice mixture of the stew, dipping a slice of bread into it, watching Inuus chew through his second slab of pink meat with a gentle wrinkle across his nose. The horned male set the second bone down on his own plate after a long look at the ringtail, then picked up the flagon of wine and began to drink directly from it, garnering him a scandalized look, "Inuus, use your bowl!"

   Lyiko felt a flush creep into his ears as he looked sidelong at the other diners, some of whom were glancing at the broad, tall male as he continued to drink from the flask of wine with no embarrassment, prompting Lyiko to hold up his own drinking vessel, "If you won't use your own, could you at least pour me some before you finish it?"

   The horned male uttered a huff and dropped the flask from his lips, uttering a belch and wiping his chin and muzzle with his sleeve, drawing a horrified sort of chirrup from Lyiko who gripped the tip of his own muzzle and tucked his ears, watching the Incubus pour a long measure of the dark wine into his bowl before sitting the flagon down and proceeding to watch the ringtail eat with interest. Squirming under the scrutiny Lyiko gazed into the Incubus' silver eyes, noting there were pink smears across his lips and muzzle, sighing inwardly, "Are you still hungry Inuus?"

   "I suppose I could be, yes." The horned male licked a finger indelicately, grooming out the pink smears in his fur, making Lyiko grimace as he pulled the Incubus' plate toward himself and fishing the bone from it and then spooning some of the stew from his plate to the Incubus', adding several slices of the soft, crispy crusted bread, "Here. And please use your spoon."

   The taller male sniffed at his plate curiously, fumbling with his cutlery briefly before he picked up the spoon between forefinger and thumb as if he had never held one before. Lyiko reached across the tabletop and gently adjusted the Incubus' grip, "Here hold it like a pen."

   The horned male gave a rumble and a nod, then set about carefully spooning the stew to his muzzle, nodding as it tasted good after his almost raw entrée. Lyiko giggled and gave a soft sigh of relief as the only unsightly thing the horned male did was stuff a whole slice of bread into his mouth without preamble. He ate slowly, watching the silver-eyed male, smiling softly, thinking what a sight the Incubus looked spoon-feeding himself after tearing his way through so much pink meat with his bare paws.

   The wine was pleasant and sweet, without too much bite as Lyiko lifted his own bowl to his lips, finishing his meal and pushing his plate away with a content sigh. Inuus mimicked the gesture, but gave his plate more of a straight-armed shove, making it slide almost into Lyiko's lap. The ringtail giggled despite himself, shaking his head, "We need to work on meal-times, I think."

   He gingerly wiped the Incubus' paws and muzzle with his linen after requesting a glass of water, making Inuus sputter and squirm like a kitten as the ringtail scrubbed his muzzle clean, "We can't have you walking about with blood all over your paws and face, hold still."

   The ringtail felt Inuus take his arm again as they walked to the long bar, the grinning bartender nodding to them as Lyiko ordered several loaves of bread, a wedge of hard cheese and a few meat filled pies selecting a small bottle of green glass that the male bundles into a small paper sack and handed to them. The bartender nearly dropped the chunk of gold the ringtail pressed upon him, pressing his claw into it and shaking his head, "This is too much for the meal sir."

   Lyiko shrugged, "It's all I have at the moment, give half to our serving male if it pains you too much to have so much."

   The ringtail waved and bowed as Inuus swept along with him outside once more, the horned male stifling a small belch as Lyiko swatted him gently, making him sputter and thrust his chest out. They wandered down the cool, sunlit boulevard, Lyiko swinging on the horned male's arm cheerfully, squeaking as Inuus lifted him off his feet, gripping the taller male's arm as he felt his toes brush the paving stones, "This is the first time I've been on a date."

   "What's a date?"

   Inuus swung the ringtail twice more before depositing him back on his own feet, raising a brow at Lyiko who blushed, "You know, a date, an outing between two people who like one another, for fun..."

   "Is that what we're doing? Having fun? I thought we were shopping for clothing..."

   "Well, there's no reason we can't have fun while we do it," said the ringtail smiling, "Oh, look, a traveling merchant!"

   Lyiko tugged the horned male across the street to a small cart that sat festooned with bright purple and red cloth as well as an assortment of dangling glass and crystal baubles, glinting in the sunlight. The wheeled cart had a countertop below its crammed shelves, along with a large cage dangling from an arched iron arm, holding a number of small, twittering songbirds with vivid primary coloured feathers. The shelves were stuffed with all manner of implements, instruments, tools, sundries and various arcane objects of all shapes and sizes. The carts owner welcomed them with a smile and a deep bow, a tall, gangling male bat with chocolate brown fur and black hair, bright eyes covered by a pair of small round smoked glasses and his long arms and legs clad in deep blues and purples. His breeches were purple and violet, with stripes down the outside of the leg, patched at the knees with deep plum. His waistcoat was a dark blue, over a long sleeved jerkin of cobalt, topped with a ridiculous jacket that looked like someone had sewn an overcoat from a patchwork quilt of blues and purples, stitched with gold thread and embroidered with golden stars and silver crescent moons.

   The cage of warbling songbirds swayed gently as the tiny avians bounced from perch to perch, whistling and chirping to themselves as the crisp sunlight made their vivid feathers shine. Inuus lifted his broad paw, prodding a clawed fingertip through the bars as he watched the feathery balls of colour dart back and forth, following them with flicks of his silver eyes. Lyiko touched the horned male's shoulder, watching his lips twitch over his teeth, "Those are for looking at, not for snacks. Besides, so tiny they'd be all feather and bones, no meat."

   The Incubus withdrew his paw with a click of his teeth as Lyiko busied himself rummaging through the shelves, uttering an exclamation as he unearthed a variety of items; a small golden watch that had planets as well as numbers ranged around the dial, which the cart's owner proclaimed had come from the finest watchmakers of the capital city of Nurenheim. Next to it sat a bottle that sloshed thickly and was capped with a glittering glass stopper, its contents being identified as dragon's blood. The ringtail gasped at a set of lovely quills, each one of a red feather with a golden spine, which glowed in the sunlight, "Those are phoenix, taken from a brilliant male, will always stay sharp!" Lyiko pulled out a thick leather pouch, stamped with the royal seal, handing it to Inuus who sniffed it, wrinkling his nose at the earth, slightly sharp pungent scent, "It's tobacco, but I'll need another pipe!"

   The cart's owner flourished a smaller case open, withdrawing a fine ebony pipe with mother of pearl accents and a silver bowl. Lyiko handed it to Inuus who shrugged and kept looking over the ringtail's shoulder. A large, glittering pendant, round and smooth, set with a brilliant blue gem almost the size of a bird's egg, with a bright milky asterism at its heart, showing a criss-cross in the bright light. The tall bat threaded it through onto a long golden chain and Lyiko prodded Inuus, "Try it on."

   The horned male looked skeptical but allowed the bat male to fasten the long chain around his throat, gazing at the pretty pendant where it nestled against his thick chest-fur. The gaudy bat smiled, "It looks splendid on your mate sir."

   Lyiko blushed and giggled softly, nudging Inuus who grumbled faintly, "It does, doesn't it?"

   The horned male grunted indignantly, "I have no need for jewelry little master, honestly..."

   "Oh hush Inuus; I was just starting to enjoy myself having so much gold."

   Lyiko busied himself looking about once more as the small pile of objects grew with the addition of a deck of arcane looking cards and a small box carved from a giant tooth. Inuus picked up a small blue bottle, peering at the runic writing on it. The bat male noted his interest, "Servali holy water, sir. Useful in ritual applications."

   The horned male hissed as if he'd been stung and sat the tiny bottle back down so quickly it danced on the top of the case for a moment, rubbing his paws together as he eyed the bottle as if it might bite him. Lyiko rubbed his paw over the taller male's muzzle soothingly, "Relax. I won't buy it."

   Inuus grunted, nodding as he seemed loathe to resume shopping after unearthing so distasteful an object within the bat's wares so Lyiko deposited his final selection onto his pile, a set of brilliant golden and silver hair and fur brushes and combs, making the tall bat beam, "You have good tastes sir."

   The ringtail flushed, then began the task of discussing payment with the gangling male, working back and forth till Inuus prodded him impatiently, "We have enough gold, just pay him."

   "The subtle are of bargaining might be something I would think an Incubus might take more appreciation of Inuus."

   Lyiko muttered at the taller male as he fished out one of the gold ingots and broke it in half, offering the bat male the half who nodded, flexing it experimentally. Once their purchases were bundled into a cloth bag swinging from Lyiko's paw, their food having been added to it he trotted off toward the shops farther down the street, their signs boasting furniture and clothing for all tastes and needs. Inuus looked through windows curiously as they walked, stopping outside one of the furniture purveyors as something caught his eye. He tugged the ringtail's paw, "That one."

   "One what? I can't- Whoulp," the ringtail's last word lost.

   Lyiko kicked his feet petulantly as Inuus simply scooped him up and slung him over a shoulder, carrying him rump-foremost into the shop where the door tinkled their arrival. The horned male deposited the ringtail on his feet next to the largest bed the younger male had ever seen in his life. Lyiko gazed in awe at the massive, towering bed; it was carved from thick wooden pillars, one to a corner, forming the rails the head and footboards were attached to. The columns stood almost twice as tall as Inuus, holding a canopy of thick velvet curtains that could be drawn all the way around the bed, blocking draughts. He prodded the thick, sprawling mattress noting how soft it was compared to the usual stuffed sleeping palette. The bed itself appeared able to sleep 3 or 4 grown males comfortably, the luxury of the thickly carved wood making the ringtail feel faint.

   Inuus grunted in affirmative, "This one."

   "It probably costs a fortune Inuus. It's gigantic!"

   "I don't care, it must be this one."

   The Incubus stubbornly refused to change his mind, pointing to the salesperson and prodding Lyiko in the tail, making him squeak, "All right, all right! This one then..."

   The ringtail gauged the tall, bulky wolf who greeted him with a gently sort of incredulity, noting the uninspired cut of the youth's clothes and lack of shoes on both he and his tall, exotic looking companion. When he quoted the price of the gigantic bed Lyiko swallowed, glancing back at the tall Incubus who nodded curtly and pointed to the magnificent bed once more. The ringtail sighed and rummaged in his pockets, fishing out the largest of the gems Inuus had created and holding it out to the stocky wolf who snatched it up and unhooked the long chain from his waistcoat, fishing what looked like a small, thick monocle from his pocket and fixing it to his eye, studying the sparkling white stone for a long minute, turning it over in his fingers.

   The uncut gemstone seemed to satisfy the lupine male who nodded and dropped it into his vest pocket and began writing out a long bill of sale, letting Lyiko fill in all the necessary details. The ringtail sighed, his head spinning at the price they had negotiated once more and he looked back at Inuus who was fingering large swatches of fabric for bed hangings and bedclothes, running them through his fingers. The horned male thrust the bolt of fine, smooth black silk at the lupine salesperson, grunting, "This one. One set of winter hangings, one set of summer, two sets of linens and pillows."

   Lyiko fished out one of the gold ingots and then proceeded to sign the ever lengthening bill of sale, re-dipping the pen twice before he blew across the parchment, the lupine nodding in appreciation as he snapped his fingers and began the task of having the bed hangings and coverings fitted and sewn. He promised them delivery of the bed by sundown for an exorbitant extra fee, paid with another lump of gold before smiling and bowing them out with their own folded piece of parchment. The air seemed stiller and warmer as Lyiko dragged the horned male out of the furniture establishment, still feeling woozy from the amount of money he had spent, the horned male looking at him incredulously, "Why settle for anything less then the best if we can afford it little master?"

   "That was a lot of gold Inuus!"

   "We have all we could ever want so long as you don't run out of base metal."

   "I don't know how they're going to get that monstrosity through the door without a shrinking charm..."

   "If needs be."

   Lyiko relaxed several degrees as they went about the mundane task of browsing through cloth and clothing in a small shop closer to the tavern where they had eaten. It was his turn to make the Incubus squirm as he and the clothier made the horned male try on various items of clothing and in various states of undress. The tailor was a slender, spotted feline who giggled a lot when Inuus changed his clothing, wearing an expression of annoyance bordering on mutiny. The seamstress working alongside the tailor seemed to find the most awkward moments possible to bustle through the dividing curtain to catch Inuus as close to nude as possible till he simply gave up and stood naked while Lyiko and the feline tailor discussed fabric and the cut of various items of clothing.

   The Incubus insisted on nothing but silk and satin, reluctantly choosing several heavier garments of fur and fur lined linen for the colder months. They bickered back and forth over footwear till the horned male chose a pair of light, woven sandals and a pair of light leather shoes. Lyiko amused himself by holding up several swatches of cloth around the horned male's waist, letting them drape like loincloths. He smiled as the spotted feline nodded, approving of the cloth and Inuus smirked, "You seem to be enjoying dressing me up little master."

   "I've never had anyone to dress up before."

   Lyiko grinned at the spotted feline as the tailor kneeled in front of Inuus, taking measurements. The feline seemed to linger in taking his measurements, his clever paws flicking over the horned male's fur, feeling his muscles gently now and again as he wrapped the marked tape around the horned male's various curves. Inuus took the appreciation of his physique with aplomb, allowing the feline's long fingers to caress him demurely. Once the measurements were finished the spotted male seemed loathe to roll his tape back up and scratch out a detailed bill of sales for the clothing bought and ordered, promising to deliver it by the end of the week. Lyiko wrote down which room was his, before Inuus redressed and belted his robe closed, much to the assembled chagrin.

   They passed slowly back up the boulevard to the large, imposing gates to the academy, Lyiko enjoying a few slices of crystallized fruit he had purchased. He looked up at the horned male with half of a sugar coated slice of orange hanging between his teeth, feeling his ears flush at Inuus ducked his head and plucked the candy from between his lips with his own fangs, giving Lyiko a soft kiss before raising his head once more. The attendants at the large wrought iron gates nodded in acknowledgement to the slender ringtail giving curious glances to the imposing horned male as they walked past. The afternoon grounds were sparsely populated as the classes were in session, the walkways and gardens holding the odd students in singles and pairs as the pair strolled through the campus.

   Lyiko exchanged greetings with his fellow magic students and several staff members and caretakers. His fellow students gazed in wonder at the tall, horned male as they greeted Lyiko, the slender ringtail holding the Incubus' arm and paw as they toured the grounds. Inuus wrinkled his muzzle as he spied several tiny black imps fluttering across the grounds, amongst several small odd looking creatures that passed under his scrutiny, his silver eyes widening as a stocky vulpine male strode past them with a slender, long haired female of unidentifiable breed in his wake. The picturesque female had a small pair of bat-like wings stretched from his shoulders and a pair of spiraling horns sprouting from her temples. Lyiko heard the horned male's intake of breath, spotting the horned female immediately as they passed the stocky fox, feeling Inuus' arm tense in his grip.

   Inuus growled softly, his eyes glinting as the horned female glanced his way, then stopped dead in her tracks, goggling at him with bright amber eyes. The short vulpine was several paces ahead before he paused, sensing something amiss, glancing back, "Vilha, don't just stand there, let's continue."

   He glanced toward Lyiko and bristling Incubus, his muzzle dropping wide as he took several paces, then stopped, placing a paw on the slender female's arm, "Careful Vilha..."

   The vulpine glanced warily at Inuus and then Lyiko, "Lyiko... Is that..?"

   As Lyiko's muzzle opened to speak Inuus flared his chest, widening his stance as he looked defiantly at the fox, "I am Inuus, Incubus of the 7th circle Lot'arnar, sect of the Voldrani, follower of the Baron Z'balian and now consort to Master Lyiko."

    The fox stared open-mouthed at Inuus for a moment before he looked back at his own horned companion, "Is he..?"

   "Yes." The Succubus hissed softly, "I can smell him, but he is clothed in flesh. The ringtail has bound him in flesh... He's more dangerous in this form then his own on this world."

   The short fox made a gesture, making Inuus hiss softly, "Lyiko, what have you done? You've tamed an actual Incubus?!"

   "It would seem so Regani. Your own servant does not seem to appreciate it."

   Lyiko looked skeptically at the slender Succubus, feeling Inuus' arm encircle his waist. He leaned into the taller male, making both fox and demoness utter scandalized noises. The fox shook his head, "Lyiko, do you know how dangerous that male is?"

   "No more so than anyone else Regani."

   "Do not show such ignorance mortal," The fox's female companion rustled her wings, pointing at Inuus who hissed like a kettle.

   The horned male made a slashing motion with his paw, "Silence witch! Who you deign to allow to enslave you is no business of mine. Nor is it any business of yours or your ignorant masters whom I allow to tame me. Master Lyiko showed considerable power in merely summoning me to this plane; we struck a bargain for my services. No more, no less. Now begone slattern, and take your master with you!"

   The growling Succubus took a step back, glancing at her own master with distinct anxiety in her gaze, "It would be unwise to question this one's motives master."

   "I'm perfectly safe Regani."

   Lyiko tipped his head, brushing his paw over Inuus' waist, "Inuus has pledged his service and allegiances to me, he's shared my bed already, and I feel no anxiety about trusting him."

   "You've been bedded by him already Lyiko?"

   The boggling fox shook his head, "Have a care to whom you allow your passions to be enslaved to Lyiko. That is my final warning in the matter."

   Both the fox and his horned companion backed away slowly, giving the bristling Incubus and ringtail a wide berth, hurrying away down an adjoining corridor. As soon as they vanished from view Inuus uttered a disgusted grunt, huffing as he allowed Lyiko to tug him away. The horned male kept turning his head and gazing at the dwindling corridor as they walked, not calming till the scent of the female demon had faded, giving his head a shake and clasping Lyiko tighter, making him blush. The ringtail soothed the horned male as he stroked his softly furred chest, "Regani has some skill, but makes up for it in his overdone mysticism and warnings."

   "He knows nothing of my kind if he considers some weakling Succubus above my station."

   Inuus growled gently, making Lyiko giggle gently, "You're somewhat cute when you're protective."

   They strolled back in a more relaxed posture once the memory of the encounter had faded somewhat, Inuus piquing back up as he heard someone call Lyiko's name from down the walkway. The ringtail stopped, glancing back and seeing Toki sprinting along, skidding to a halt before them, panting as he clutched his side, "Lyiko!"

   "Toki," responded Lyiko.

   The short skunk gazed up at Inuus in wonder, his eyes taking in the horned male's appearance, staring at his horns, "He has horns."

   "Astute Toki, as ever," Lyiko giggled, watching as Inuus leaned forward and gazed back at the slender skunk with his coin bright eyes, sniffing idly.

   The horned male nodded, "I possess horns. Yes."

   Toki nodded softly, "So this is your new... companion, Lyiko?"

   "Yes. This is Inuus. Inuus, this is Toki."

   The ringtail paused as he watched the horned male lean down farther, "He has no contracted servants or companions. He's safe."

   "Good."

   Inuus grunted, nodding, curiously touching the skunk's bright white hair, making him giggle. Toki sat still for the gentle touches, stroking the thick grey-blue fur on the Incubus' arm, "My Gods Lyiko, he's absolutely gorgeous... Where ever did you find him?"

   "He summoned me." Inuus shrugged, commenting matter-of-factly as the skunk male gently rubbed the tip of one of the taller male's horns, gaping as he looked at Lyiko, "Summoned? You mean he's... an... you know."

   "An Incubus Toki. Yes he's an Incubus."

   "Oh, wow..." The skunk breathed gently, his eyes wide as he nodded, "Amazing."

   He stepped back to look the Incubus up and down, "That's incredibly advanced magic, and dangerous! But he's so pretty!"

   Toki seemed torn between shock and admiration, grinning brightly as he squeezed the ringtail's free paw, "That's amazing Lyiko. Kendi will want to meet him!"

   The black and white male shifted from foot to foot, "They're almost the same size, Kendi is smaller though."

   Inuus arched his shoulders, striking a particularly haughty pose at such admiration, making Lyiko groan, "You needn't show off quite so much Inuus. Toki is easily impressed."

   Both other male's shot him a sour look, the skunk being lifted off his feet as he hung around the horned male's bicep, giggling madly. Inuus ruffled his long plum hair, adding a slight sneer to his muzzle as he rested the skunk male back in his feet, "Who am I to question an admirer of my magnificent physique? My prowess will be legendary!"

   "Sigh, your ego is already quite massive enough, though matched to your endowments, it's sizeable enough."

   The ringtail smirked as he nudged the blushing skunk, "Should have seen him eat though, like a rabid warg..."

   He squeaked as the horned male goosed him with a paw, "Ach, infernal creatures just cannot resist showing off in public!"

   "Because we are rare and valuable prizes my master. We should be showcased with pride!"

   "If you wish to be treated as a prized pet, a leash and muzzle could be procured, I'm sure."

   Toki doubled over in a fit of giggles as the two males glared at one another, "You're like a married couple already. Lyiko has always been shy; I think it's good for him."

   The ringtail uttered a sigh and nodded, "I suppose you're probably correct. And before I forget Toki, has anyone come through with a delivery?"

   "Yes, a short while ago. They left it outside your room Lyiko."

   "Outside of my room," The ringtail blinked in confusion, "I don't think it would fit in the corridor without blocking it up completely."

   He rubbed his muzzle pensively, "Well, we shall see then. Toki, why don't you and Kendi come round for some drinks after evening classes?"

   "Sounds fun, see you then Lyiko, Inuus."

   The white haired skunk giggled and waved to the couple as they disappeared down into a vaulted archway leading down to the dormitories beneath the lofty bell tower. Lyiko gazed up and down the stone corridor, spying his own door and uttering a questioning grunt as he spied the bundle hanging from the latch. He hefted it, feeling several heavy objects within it as he unlocked his door and strode inside, letting Inuus close the portal behind him. He settled the bag on his table where it clinked dully, opening it and withdrawing a note, 4 oblong cylinders of wood carved intricately, each topped with a head of bright blue crystal, and a glass ball that looked like a bubble, fragile with an amount of blue and green liquid that sloshed back and forth as he moved, separated from one another by a thin glass wall.

   Lyiko unfurled the note, finding it was from the furniture purveyor, scanning his greeting and instructions upon the usage of the implements. Inuus glanced over his shoulder as they scanned the note, Lyiko reaching up to absently rub the underside of the horned male's chin, stroking the soft, thick fur on the Incubus' muzzle. Inuus rumbled, tipping his muzzle good naturedly, making the ringtail glance up, "You don't seem as dangerous as Regani assumed, with that daft smile on your face."

   The horned male inched his silver eyes open from where they were half shut, rubbing his muzzle into the scratching of the ringtail's fingers, rumbling contentedly, "He dishonors me by insinuating I would attempt to hurt or kill you. Yes, while if this were my native realm honor would dictate I attempt to slaughter all your kind, here in your realm of sense and time and sensation, I am free to pursue more visceral pursuits of passion."

   "That is to say you're happy I summoned you?"

   Inuus paused, his rumbling quieting as he stared at the crackling fire for a moment, feeling Lyiko's fingers still rubbing his muzzle and face gently. He rested his broad paws on the ringtail's shoulders, feeling his soft hair curl around his digits, issuing a soft noise. He had never known enjoyment in his own realm outside blood and death, rutting and meat, screams and torture. In the ringtail's mortal world everything was bright and cool, soothing and curious, soft things with warmth and life of their own. The horned male rumbled gently, feeling the ringtail's shoulders and nape against his fingers, there was no denying he had the raw power to simply wrench the slender male's head from his shoulders with the ease of freeing a cork from a bottle. But that part of him the reveled in blood and screams was surprisingly dormant, leaving the Incubus to wonder if this was part of the magic that bound him or merely the effect of the mortal realm itself, quieting his lusts and filling his senses with more pleasant things.

   "Difficult." The horned male grunted as he pondered, leaning his muzzle against Lyiko's paws, "You ask difficult questions."

   "You needn't answer, I was merely curious."

   Lyiko shrugged as he leaned back, feeling the solid wall of the horned male's abdomen against the back of his skull, he slowly folded the note, picking up one of the wooden pillars, about the size and thickness of a candle and examined the crystal tip, "This seems easily enough done. They use a translocation spell for delivery. We simply place these where we wish the bed and they send it over."

   "Shall I move your old... bed, little master?"

   The horned male's distaste for the bunk dripped through his words, making Lyiko nod, "Yes, please, but simply move it for now, the academy can use it for someone else."

   Inuus wrinkled his muzzle and dragged the small bunk easily away from the wall, scooting it out of the way while Lyiko busied himself setting up the wooden beacons on end in a rectangle, bordering the space that was slightly larger than he had remembered the bed being. He stood, brushing his paws along his robe as Inuus watched him curiously, "Stand away, unless you want a bed post sprouting out your ear Inuus. Now if we just..."

   The ringtail dropped the glass sphere into the middle of the void ringed with the beacons; the inner partition cracked and popped open, mixing the two liquids that glowed brightly. Lyiko took a pair of strides backward as the sphere expanded like a soap bubble, shimmering with an opalescent light swelling out and engulfing the crystal topped beacons. The gems all lit up with a blue light, then there was a faint pop as the entirety of the space blurred and there was a crack followed by a floor shaking thud as the brand new bed dropped from nowhere onto the flagstones. The massive bed was as extravagant as the ringtail remembered the wooden beacons and glass sphere having been swallowed in the translocation spell. The thick wooden legs creaked as the bed settled, already resplendent in its silk coverings, with thickly stuffed cushions at its head.

   Inuus grinned at the massive bed, patting the posts and smoothing the drawn back curtains where they were gathered at each of the 4 corners of the bed. He nodded, feeling the silky bedclothes in satisfaction, as they slithered through his fingers like water made into fabric. The horned male glanced back to where Lyiko was busily folding the worn bed covers from his small bunk, laying them in a pile before neatly folding the mattress and then putting them together again. He untied the knot on his borrowed robe, letting it slide from his shoulders before gathering it and draping it across the nearby chair, flexing his legs and sitting himself with a soft exhalation on the new bed, feeling the thickly stuffed mattress shift and mold to hold his backside.

   The bed creaked as Inuus slid himself beneath the silken sheets, grinning as the cover floated around his body, having almost no weight to it. The soft, slick fabric was pleasant as he lay back against the soft pillows, his plum hair fanning around his shoulders. Lyiko looked at him with a smirk, leaning on the footboard of the mammoth bed, feeling the thick wood smooth and polished under his paws, "Having a nap so early in the day?"

   "Just testing," The horned male sat back up, his bare torso and abdomen flexing, catching the ringtail's gaze as Inuus pulled the sheets back and freed his legs, stretching naked on the silken expanse.

   "Is there a reason you're naked?"

   "You expect me to sleep clothed? How vulgar."

   The leanly muscled male smirked, wrinkling his muzzle, shaking his head as he smoothed the sheets around himself, lounging with a soft grin, his body slowly relaxing into a reposed position, "You could join me," said Inuus rumbling gently, "If you wished."

   "Lounging naked in the middle of the afternoon?"

   "I see no reason not to."

   "I would bet not." The ringtail blushed, casting a wry look at the lounging Incubus before he slowly unbelted his own robe and cast it aside, stretching his slender body and making Inuus grin in appreciation. The horned male slowly slid over on the wide bed, accepting Lyiko as the ringtail sat with a tiny bounce, sliding his bare rump across the silken sheet as he settled onto the bed, sitting next to Inuus as the handsome taller male stretched. The soft bed, clad in its slippery linens eased around the slender ringtail, making him stretch, noting his back pop in several places as his muscles relaxed. His old bunk felt like a wooden plank in comparison, "I could get used to this."

   He squealed gently as Inuus shifted and grabbed him just shy of his knees, dragging him gently across the silk sheets till the horned male had enough leverage to roll over atop him. Lyiko flushed, wriggling against the Incubus as he prodded at him, "You're heavy!"

   "Only parts my little master." The horned male teased, but eased over onto one side, shifting his weight to his hips still indenting the soft mattress, his arms and chest holding Lyiko down still, making the ringtail squirm harder, with the obvious consequences of the lithe body grinding against Inuus' dense form. Lyiko blushed harder as he felt a sudden digging against his hip, biting his lower lip cutely. He brushed his groping paw over the Incubus' tensing length, making him rumble and arch his hips. The horned male nipped along the side of the ringtail's throat, making him gasp, "Shall we christen the new bed my little master?"

   The broad, dense horned male rubbed against Lyiko, making their fur mingle, the darker blue-silver of the Incubus' offsetting the mocha and cream of Lyiko's. The ringtail shivered as he felt the strong male's paws all over his body once more, delving between his thighs and over his smooth backside. The horned male's paws rubbed between his thighs, stroking down between them, caressing the thickly furred expanses of white from his crotch to his knees. Inuus squeezed Lyiko's thighs, glancing down as he felt a slightly uneven texture in the slender male's fur, "You have a scar little master."

   "I always forget that's there," Lyiko panted softly, wrapping his legs around Inuus' middle as best he could laying half beneath him, "In my intermediary Demonology course about 3 years ago. Someone forgot to muzzle a terror dog securely enough. Gouged me, took the leg off the professor from the knee down. He retired to the Ibarani coast after, I hear he's marketing his own line of hair and fur-care potions now, went a bit yumpy-Eee, ooooh..."

   The ringtail trailed off, clutching at the horned male's shoulders as he felt Inuus' tongue slide over his belly, his muzzle rubbing down, just barely brushing the slender male's sheath. Lyiko stiffened, arching gently upward as his breath hitched into a whine, feeling the horned male's strong paw cup his furred sac, squeezing gently. The result was automatic and almost instant, the ringtail's maleness snapping to an almost painful erection in record time, bumping up against Inuus' chin. The Incubus' long, lean fingers gently caressed and stroked Lyiko's erection, feeling it respond, tensing, twitching gently in time with the ringtail's heartbeat, hearing the slender male whine and grunt softly in response. Lyiko arched his hips, spreading his thighs wide, allowing the horned male to drape the ringtail's long, lithe legs over his shoulders, hooking his heels down into the crook of the horned male's arms, spurring the rumbling male on.

   The scent of excitement and arousal began to waft in earnest through the chamber, Lyiko's body piquing as the horned male savored the sharp, musky pheromones pouring from the slender male. He slowly stroked the ringtail's shaft, teasingly caressing his glands, rubbing a thumb over the underside of it where it met his shaft, bringing Lyiko out in tingling gooseflesh, his fur lifting slightly. Inuus ducked his muzzle, licking his lips before he opened his muzzle and gently engulfed the ringtail's swollen sac, as much as he could fit between his lips, sucking and rolling the velvet furred orbs of flesh over his tongue. Lyiko uttered a sharp moan, his eyes rolling up in his head an instant as he clutched at the Incubus, his paws finding the strong male's horns, gripping them firmly as the horned male worked, rubbing his muzzle up and down and around the ringtail's tender sex, still stroking the straining shaft above them and uttering a rumble as he felt Lyiko's tense glands start to weep warm, slightly sticky fluid.

   The ringtail's pre-seed ran slowly down over his glands, oozing warm and slick over Inuus' rubbing fingers, sliding down to the horned male's muzzle and questing tongue, the bright tang of musk spreading over his long, agile tongue as it flicked up and down. Lyiko panted stridently, his muzzle gaping wide as he felt one of Inuus' long, agile digits brush up between his smooth rump-cheeks, burrowing languidly till it hit the tender ring of flesh marking the entrance to the ringtail's body. He bit his lip as the long finger slowly wriggled back and forth, parting the ring of muscle that clenched and fluttered around his probing digit, sliding slowly into his body, loosening the tense clutch of Lyiko's body. The sounds of muffled panting and moaning was pierced by a shrill whimper as Lyiko arched hard, feeling the tandem sensation of Inuus' long, agile finger sliding into his body to the knuckle, flexing and rubbing his inner walls and the Incubus' long, hot tongue sliding up around his twitching shaft-base, wrapping around it and brushing the tender, veined skin of his sex.

   The ringtail's sleek, pink erection was warm and soft, smooth and damp as Inuus slowly dragged his tongue up and down around it, swirling his deft tongue around and around, brushing around the tender edge of his glands where it met his tapering shaft. More of that warm, slick clear fluid dribbled down, coating the Incubus' lips and tongue, making them slightly sticky as he rubbed the length of Lyiko's maleness along his soft lips, sliding it deftly, pursing them around the straining tip and sucking. The ringtail cried out, feeling the squirming knot of fire in his belly spread along his hips and thighs, his body twitching, clenching around the horned male's slowly moving finger, squeezing it tightly. Inuus stroked the ringtail's inner walls, probing deeper, brushing his fingertip along and over that slight swell of the ringtail's internal trigger, prodding it and rubbing, making the slender male groan and stiffen, his body grinding and bucking, making his erection slip in and out of his horned lover's muzzle wildly.

   Lyiko's head lolled, eyes rolled up as he panted, his slender chest and belly heaving, making his hips jerk as he humped against Inuus' warm, wet maw and agile tongue, the Incubus savoring the dazzling rush of lust and passion, his own body tingling with desire, feeling the ringtail's inner fire and tasting his steadily building arousal as it dribbled and dripped over his tongue. Lyiko gripped Inuus' nape, his fingers tangling in the horned male's long plum coloured hair, his need telegraphing with the primal, grunting and panting of his muzzle and barely restrained movement of his body. The Incubus knew his slender lover was close, the tapered erection sliding smoothly in and out between his lips was diamond hard and twitching, sending harder and larger dribbling spurts of crystal pre-seed into his muzzle, over his tongue as he worked harder to bring Lyiko to the crest. Inuus rumbled sedately as he heard Lyiko moan wildly, feeling the ringtail's slender body flutter and clench down hard around his probing finger. The slender male's erection gave off a hard spurt of pre-seed before Lyiko arched like a bow, his muscles going taut and a soft scream of ecstasy leaving his panting muzzle, warning the horned male an instant before the ringtail exploded into his sucking maw.

   Inuus closed his eyes in bliss as the sleek length in his muzzle erupted into hot, sticky jets of the ringtail's essence, swallowing with relish, drinking down the lust and energy of his slender lover's climax, feeling him heave and shudder, sucking hard around the diamond hard maleness till it ceased twitching. Lyiko uttered a rasping, guttural moan before he shivered, collapsing backward into the silken bed coverings, panting, his slender chest expanding and relaxing with each ragged breath. The Incubus gently pulled his muzzle back, tenderly lapping over Lyiko's throbbing erection, lapping up every trace of his sticky seed, a content smile on his lips, gazing up at his panting master, sliding his paw up the ringtail's smooth, flat belly as he gently slipped out from between his thighs.

   The strong Incubus uttered a passionate rumble, swooping down onto Lyiko and pressing their muzzles together, feeling the ringtail respond after a moment, pressing their lips, parting their teeth, thrusting tongues wildly back and forth. Lyiko could taste himself on the horned male's tongue, moaning softly as he felt Inuus' strong paws all over his body. He stroked the horned male's broad, strong body in likewise passion, feeling the Incubus' curves and dense muscle, the tension thrumming through Inuus' hot form, knowing the horned male's lust wasn't spent yet. He probed the horned male's muzzle with his tongue, arching upward, wantonly grinding himself into his strong new lover's body, giving into the primal urges dancing through his brain. The ringtail's lust fogged thoughts tantalized his larger lover, sensing the raw energy coursing through Lyiko and making both of them shiver. Inuus grunted, baring his long, sharp fangs as his slender lover's paw slid down and closed around his own thick shaft, squeezing it hard.

   The horned male's length gave a twitch as he bucked his hips slowly, making his maleness thrust in and out of the ringtail's fist, the hot, raging need welling up in him as he felt Lyiko grind up into his dense form. The ringtail cried out as the rumbling Incubus bit his lip, tugging it, tasting a faint flash of copper as the horned male's fangs raised a pair of ruby drops. Inuus lowered his muzzle, burying it in the juncture of the slender ringtail's throat, nuzzling into him hard and then biting passionately. Lyiko shrilled as he felt the scrape of his demonic lover's fangs, their points pricking his skin as the strong male tugged at his throat. He stroked the horned male's mammoth erection tighter, urging the Incubus on, wanting, needing, almost demanding Inuus' body.

   The ringtail shivered, feeling Inuus almost gnawing at his throat, moaning out loudly, "Inuus, take me now! I need you!"

   The horned male arched, growling as his shining eyes opened, looking down into Lyiko's upturned face, seeing the lust in the ringtail's brilliant eyes, nodding as he licked his lips, "Yes, my little master, as you command me."

   He levered himself up to his knees, snatching one of the cushions from the head of the bed and placing it flat on the silken mattress, roughly rolling Lyiko onto it, pushing him face down, shivering, into the bed. The horned male gripped his slender lover's waist, heaving it upward, forcing the ringtail onto his knees, spread wide, flicking the long, fluffy banded tail away with his paw as he shifted, pressing himself down upon his slender lover's back, growling loudly. Lyiko pulled his muzzle up from the pillow, uttering a cry as he felt Inuus' strong paw seize his rump, spreading it wide, then the stiff, hard length of the Incubus' maleness probed into the Vee curve under his tail. He felt that diamond tense, blunt tip find the tight ring of the entrance to his body, biting down reflexively on the pillow as Inuus jerked his hips. The cushion muffled the slender ringtail's scream as the strong male's glands jabbed inward, a flare of pain making him arch hard as the Incubus' erection impaled him, spreading him open almost roughly, sinking in inch by rock hard, veined inch.

   Lyiko tried to jerk his rump away from the discomfort, but he was pinned down beneath the bulk of the dense body holding him into the bed, the Incubus' strong paws gripping his hips and pulling, jerking him inexorably back to meet his own thrust. With a grunt and a sigh paired with a slight shriek of discomfort laced with pleasure the horned male's thick, dusky coloured shaft was buried to the hilt into the shuddering ringtail. Inuus cooed soothingly into one of the ringtail's large ears, hearing his muffled sob, kissing the side of Lyiko's throat, cradling him gently now that the mounting was done, letting the ringtail's wildly clenching body adjust to his thick maleness. The heat of discomfort faded slowly to a full, nagging, still vaguely alien sensation of the horned male's sex deeply within him, buried to the hilt. Inuus grunted, as he jerked his hips slowly, softly grinding them, loosening Lyiko's body, making his muscles relax, easing the stiff sliding motion into a smoother thrusting pace.

   The broad, horned male eased into a steady, gentle rhythm, pressing himself as deep as possible, making Lyiko moan and shudder, feeling Inuus' thick, blunt erection spearing in and out of his slender body, spreading him and loosening his tightness. The ringtail released the pillow from his teeth, the silken fabric soaked with his saliva as he turned his head and just let himself utter every heated, animalistic noise that his body wished, his paws gripping the bedclothes into tight wads in his fists. Inuus' broad body was pressing down into him, still pinning him with its weight, feeling the bang and jolt of the horned male's hips impacting his rump, driving the thick demonic length deeper and harder, slowly speeding up till they were clashing together with enough force to make the massive bedstead creak.

   Lyiko surrendered himself to the horned male, pinned with his chest flush to the pillow, his curved hips in the air, uttering uneven moans of passion with each solid, impaling bang of the Incubus' hips, driving that massive erection deeper and faster. Inuus pressed his chest into Lyiko's back, raking his claws down his slender lover's sides and around to his belly, wrapping his strong arms around the ringtail's waist, holding him as he nuzzled into the crook of his throat, grunting loudly. The impassioned pants and moans were punctuated by the muffled banging and pounding of the Incubus' wide hips into Lyiko's upturned rump, thrusting wildly as he felt his body tense, the lust and need to bury his essence into his slender lover building to a white hot rage.

   The room echoed with their tandem cries, Lyiko crying out loudly as Inuus' brushed his hair aside and ran his tongue over the ringtail's exposed nape before opening his jaws wide and clamping them down on the ruff of skin and fur at the top of Lyiko's spine. A searing electric blaze flared down the ringtail's body, making him wail softly, his body spontaneously clenching as he came a second time into the cushion beneath him, shooting his silky seed as his muscled bore down tight around Inuus' thrusting sex. The horned male's silver eyes fluttered upward as the ringtail's body squeezed him like a hot, slick fist, clenching hungrily as Lyiko moaned at the top of his lungs. Inuus uttered a wild growl of primal lust before his body clenched taut, slamming his thick erection home into the smooth, squeezing body beneath him, his jaws tugging Lyiko's nape in a fit of wild ecstasy before he shuddered and his mammoth length exploded into the core of his slender master's body.

   Inuus' body flared with his release, grunting throatily as he bucked his hips in small, deep jerks, his flowing seed pumping into the depths of Lyiko's shuddering body. He clutched the slender ringtail to himself, not relaxing his grip till his length ceased twitching, keeping his hips pressed tight to his slender master's rump, determined not to waste a drop of his silken essence, feeling Lyiko shiver and twitch, clenching around him, the ringtail panting raggedly into the pillow beneath him. The searing heat of the Incubus' climax washed through the slender male's body, making him tingle, the rush of bliss swamping up through him to his skull, fogging his thoughts into subdued feelings of pleasure and happiness. Lyiko moaned as Inuus slowly relaxed, the Incubus' mammoth length staying deep inside him as they sagged into one another.

   Inuus gently gripped Lyiko's hips, guiding them along with his own as he slowly flopped onto his side, cradling the damp, shivering ringtail against him, slowly stroking his belly and chest as they lay recovering their breath. Lyiko's throat was sore, his muzzle dry, making him cough before he found his voice again, "My Gods, Inuus..."

   "Yes, my little master?"

   The horned male nuzzled contentedly into Lyiko's hair, smelling the mingled aromas of their sex and spent seed still fresh in the air as he caressed his slender lover's belly, feeling the sticky remnants still clinging to the fur around his crotch and sheath. The ringtail's maleness was still half mast, slick with his spent seed, making him groan and squirm as the horned male toyed with him. Lyiko shivered, his body tensing at Inuus touched his sensitive sex gently, making the Incubus' still buried maleness spring back to hardness once more within him, "Gods Inuus, be gentle, my cock is still tender, not to mention my poor rump..."

   "I only wish to make you feel so good my little master..."

   The strong horned male purred into Lyiko's ear, rumbling gently as he licked his cheek and muzzle, making the slender ringtail utter a longing moan as he turned his head and met the Incubus' lips once more, their tongues twining back and forth. Inuus' long, skilled tongue invaded the ringtail's muzzle, where he sucked on it, blushing brightly. The sensation of the horned male's body against his own, within his own, being caressed so tenderly by his demonic lover and sharing their muzzles made his head flutter with passion and affection tinged with lust that he had never felt with anyone of his peers before.

   He closed his eyes, licking at the horned male, sighing gently in contentment as he pressed into the broad, firm body at his back, hugging Inuus' strong arm around his middle as the Incubus continued to caress and stroke him all over, "I think I could get used to this."

   "I live to serve, my little master."

   "You certainly served the hell out of me."

   "Tonight and every night my little master."

   Lyiko uttered a breathless giggle, feeling Inuus' paws roam his body, seeking out his perked nipples, rubbing and rolling them gently between his fingers, making him shiver, arching, "Every night, you say?"

   "If you desire it, my little master," cooed the incubus.

   The slender ringtail flushed, giggling, "So long as my coursework doesn't suffer from all the attention and distraction."

   He paused thoughtfully, "Although you would make a fine tutor in my subjects. Demonology, alchemy, advanced magical theory and practical casting application."

   Inuus nodded, nibbling idly around the edge of one of the ringtail's large pointed ears, making him shiver, "I believe I could be of assistance my little master."

   He squared his jaw, thrusting his chest out haughtily, his silver coin eyes flashing brilliantly as he rumbled, "And you shall have a magnificent specimen for your demonology classes. They shall stand in awe of both our prowess. My rarity and beauty and your skills and pride for having tamed an Incubus!"

   "I think I'm growing fond of your ego Inuus. I find it cute."

   Lyiko giggled as he lay against the horned male, feeling the subtle vibration of his broad lover's chest as he rumbled throatily, "I could probably quite easily become addicted to so much grand attention."

   "It's happened before. The unquenchable lust of an Incubus has claimed many before, but as you are male and bound to me, I think you are in most likelihood safer than a normal being would be."

   "That's a positive thing to know, I suppose."

   Lyiko sighed gently as he shivered, Inuus moving gently against him, "And stop that, you'll get me bothered again!"

   "Yes, I realize."

   The horned male grinned slyly moving his hips slowly, making his thick maleness shift within the ringtail who gasped and squirmed softly, wriggling against Inuus which just succeeded in tugging his sex within him, making it stiffen back up spectacularly. Lyiko groaned, shaking his head as he felt the horned male buck, whimpering softly and trying to relax his already punished body, arching back into Inuus. The Incubus' grin was both playful and teasing as their bodies ground slowly together, the increasingly familiar sensation of the horned male's thick endowment moving deep within him, "You're doing this on purpose!"

   "You are going to complain my little master?"

   Lyiko stifled a grunt, feeling the densely muscled body behind him move and jerk, grinding back and forth as Inuus bucked, just slowly moving in tandem with him. Lyiko panted, feeling that thick, blunt tipped length sliding slickly in and out of his body, pulling out, then gliding in as deeply as possible, making the horned male's swollen sac grind into him. Their bucking rhythm was in tandem as Lyiko found himself thrusting back against Inuus in spite of himself, the heat and rush of the Incubus' last orgasm within him still fresh in his mind, enticing him. The rush of primal heat had felt so good, paired with the moving, bucking, pistoning extent of the horned male's endowment buried so deeply within him. He was becoming accustomed to the feeling of being invaded by so large a male with every coupling.

   Lyiko felt the familiar tension build, the hot, tingling, breathtaking need rising in his loins and belly. He was moaning and panting raggedly again his bright blue eyes flickering up as he squeezed down tight around Inuus, the horned male's rumble of satisfaction building once more. They both looked up bewildered at a sudden booming knock at the chamber door. Inuus' hips were still moving, his tense body arching as Lyiko blinked, then cursed floridly, "Oh hells, that's Toki and Kendi!"

   Inuus rumbled in irritation and began to pull away from the ringtail who squeaked and gripped his arm, "Where are you going?!"

   "To tell them to return in one half of an hour, we should finish by then."

   "You are not going to do any such thing!"

   Lyiko squirmed as he felt Inuus ease from his body, a faint squelch parting their sticky bodies as he shivered, looking at the still erect Incubus, flicking his ears at the harder knock, "One minute!"

   He looked about, feeling the sticky clots in his own fur as he stood, hearing Inuus snort, "Don't you dare answer that door!"

   The ringtail clapped his paws and waved them, muttering, "Eluo vaenis!"

   He shivered as his fur stood on end, the mess matted to his belly, thighs and backside evaporating and he lifted his paws to his hair, feeling it ruffle and fluff softly, coming to float about his shoulders clean and soft. He pointed to the Incubus, repeating the same incantation and watching the horned male's body cleanse itself as his had, fluffing his fur and blowing his hair out as if a cool breeze had sprung past him. Inuus grunted, nodding, "I could have done that just as easily."

   The ringtail shot him a withering look as he stuck his paw out and his robe lifted from the chair and shot toward him with a flutter, easing his arms into the soft material as Inuus walked stolidly toward the door. Lyiko squeaked loudly, holding up the Incubus' robe as he dashed across the chamber, "Inuus! Put something on!"

   The horned male snorted and turned the latch just as Lyiko skidded across the flagstone floor and snagged the end of the rug, almost tripping him as it bunched. The ringtail flailed his long banded tail and arms, regaining his balance as the heavy door swung open, exposing Toki who lowered his knocking paw and uttered a shrill squeak of surprise at the towering, completely naked Incubus. The short skunk's own tall companion bumped into Toki as the black and white tailed male took a half step back, giggling madly.

     Kendi steadied the skunk, his ears flaring widely as he took in the horned male standing a few inches above his own height, pupils contracting as he took in the solid wall of curved muscle. Inuus gazed back impassively, examining the skunk's companion, a solid, rangy looking striped feline male, with ruddy orange-red fur, slashing black stripes and white highlights dotting his muzzle, ears and face. His broad chest was partially visible through the neck of his low cut robe, the thick ruffle of white fur standing out. The tall tiger-striped male had a mane of gingery blonde hair and bright golden-green eyes, set wide on his broad, blunt muzzle. Toki tried to catch his breath from giggling, wiping his streaming eyes as Kendi prodded him in the hip, his rich tenor rumbling, "Don't stand blocking the doorway Toki."

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     Lyiko draped the robe over his arm across the nearby chair, tugging Inuus' arm as he hissed, "Come in, come in, we don't want the entire corridor to get a free show!"

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     He flushed through to the tips of his ears as he realized the front of his own robe was hanging wide open, gathering it closed and tying it loosely with a flurry of motion, making Toki giggle again. Lyiko sighed, tugging Inuus back with him as the tall tiger and skunk entered the chamber and closed the door behind them, making it boom softly. He gestured to the pair, then to Inuus, "Toki and Inuus have met, but Inuus this is Kendi, Kendi, this is Inuus."

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     Inuus nodded, offering his paw and forearm regally, his coin bright eyes flashing as he looked the tiger male up and down. Kendi extended his own paw and grasped the horned male's forearm, giving his arm a bob up and down as he squeezed gently, feeling the tense density of the Incubus' muscles flexing gently. They gazed into one another's eyes for a moment, Lyiko could nearly smell the pheromones rising in the room before Kendi broke the tension by glancing to the slender ringtail, "Handsome specimen you've come into Lyiko."

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     The testosterone flooding the air with tension reduced as the horned male seemed mollified, deciding perhaps the tall feline wasn't so bad after all and they released one another's arms. Lyiko gave an exhalation as the tension vanished like a summer storm, the skunk and tiger gazing at the horned male with a mix of fascination and awe, taking in the solid body, height, smooth curves and beautiful pelt and hair. They felt the almost palpable energy and presence that seemed to surround Inuus as he moved with a graceful fluidity. Toki was blushing and trying not to giggle, as was his habit when he was nervous or excited, he gently hung off Kendi's arm as they smiled at the still naked male, "He really is very beautiful Lyiko. We're jealous."

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     The skunk's playful tone kept the tension level defused as his tiger companion simply flicked his wrist and gave the black and white male a crack across the rump, making him jump and squeal shrilly. Lyiko and even the towering Incubus chuckled as Toki rubbed his stinging backside furiously, dancing from foot to foot. Kendi snorted and shook his head, giving them both a look of smirking amusement. Toki pouted as he shifted, keeping his backside aimed away from the tiger male as Lyiko guided them to the meal table, "I'm sorry, I haven't had time to prepare things before you arrived, we were..."

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     He stopped mid-sentence blushing, opening his muzzle once more when Inuus cut across him, "Mating."

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     Lyiko squawked as he nearly dropped the bundles they had procured shopping, shooting a dagger laden look at Inuus as Toki choked on a giggle once more and Kendi grinned, "About time you lost your virginity Lyiko."

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     The tiger folded himself into the ringtail's thickly stuffed chair, leaning back and draping his arms over the sides of it, smiling as he looked at the naked Incubus, "You could have done worse. We were beginning to worry you were asexual."

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     "His appetites are very healthy."

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     Inuus added his observation to the tiger conversationally, making Lyiko utter a scandalized sound once more and jerk the paper wrapping from the green glass bottle they had bought. He sat the bottle down harder than he'd intended, making its contents dance briefly. He scowled at the playful tone, jerking his paw through the air with a snap, making the nearby cabinet spring open and a quartet of glasses and plates flew rather pointedly toward the horned male before veering and settling on the table. Lyiko snapped his fingers and a long narrow knife jumped from a drawer and landed quivering on its point in the tabletop. Toki giggled guiltily examining the trinkets Lyiko had taken from the bags. The ringtail twitched his long tail, "There's some nice tobacco in that pouch if either of you fancy a smoke. Past that, there are some pies here, a nice bread, good golden cheese and the wine is good."

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     Lyiko batted Inuus' paws away from the food plates, instead seating himself in the horned male's lap and cutting off slices of bread and cheese, taking a pair of the meat pies and breaking them into pieces, proceeding to feed the Incubus, "And don't you bite me..."

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     Inuus snorted and gingerly accepted the food from the ringtail's fingers who scratched along the horned male's jaw, glancing at Toki and Kendi, "I'd fancy he could probably chew through half a steer in the time it takes to slaughter, dress and cook it."

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     He jumped as he felt the horned male squeeze his backside, smirking at the Incubus' muzzle that was almost level with his own, "Well it's true."

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     Inuus sniffed at the bit of meat filled pastry Lyiko offered him, snaking his long tongue out, making Toki drop his slice of bread as he gaped at the rumbling Incubus who snorted, "Why waste perfectly good meat cutting it up and baking it into this crust... Meat's better fresh and pink..."

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     Toki blushed, glancing at Kendi, "Meat's always better fresh, pink and lots of it."

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     The tiger snorted gently, shaking his head as he sipped his wine, making Inuus tip his head, "Mine isn't pink, I'm afraid."

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     Lyiko coughed on a bit of cheese, making Kendi chuckle, "Yes, it would certainly seem so. We caught a brief glimpse when you answered the door."

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     The horned male grinned, inflating his chest and making Lyiko prod his broad chest, "Don't flatter him too much you two, he's incorrigible enough."

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     Toki stretched, leaning against one of the thick bedposts, marveling at the massive bed as the others continued to sip their wine, "My gods Lyiko, this bed is Gigantic!"

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        The short skunk hoisted himself up and bounced down onto his backside on the wide, soft bed, collapsing back against the silken bedcovers. He closed his eyes, stretching luxuriously, his paw coming dangerously close to the pillow that Lyiko had been resting on, making the ringtail shift nervously. When no one was looking the ringtail flicked his tail, making the damp cushion skid to the opposite side of the bed and topple to the floor, landing on the spotted side, making Inuus chuckle. Toki uttered a contented rumble, opening his green eyes, "We should have a sleep-over. This bed would fit us all!"

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        Lyiko caught the slightly lecherous grin on Inuus' muzzle, squirming against him as Kendi's brows lifted, gazing toward Toki. The horned male gently lifted Lyiko, settling him on his feet, then stretched languidly, making his smooth muscles stand out taut. Toki's bright green eyes followed the horned male's flexing limbs, blushing to the tips of his ears as he glanced at Kendi and grinned shyly. The skunk bounced on the lavish bed, feeling it give beneath his backside, resting back on his paws as he leaned back, giggling brightly.

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     Lyiko smirked gently, glancing toward Kendi as the broad tiger male shrugged, making the slender ringtail sigh in resignation, "I'm in for a long night, aren't I?"

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     Inuus tipped his head, kissing along the ringtail's throat as he stepped up behind him, "Oh perhaps my little master, perhaps."

Fin

c. 2009 Korrado Xan.