Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-31049256-20171024033731/@comment-28358106-20171024202949

(S9) Regina hops up and squeaks at the smacking of her behind. It jiggles nicely, but unfortunately, no one is in a position to notice. She turns a deep red and rubs it, making sure nobody saw.

Tirush softens from irritation to worry. "The two of you may be hurt! The Hunt is not about---"

"Tirush, dear," Thomas says, after standing a second time, "Consider what you're saying. Sun-Mi and Lilrava are aware of the risks.  This isn't their first contest.  They know how to handle themselves.  I don't want them to risk themselves, either.  But the decision is ultimately theirs."

Tirush opens her mouth to protest, and Thomas raises his hand, his voice even and calm. "And think of Partha. Think of the hunts you make her do, as part of your teaching.  Think of the vast, untamed mountains she flies over, the animals she hunts and kills, and brings all the way home, all by herself.  Think of the warrior you have trained her to be, and the Ritual she'll have to undergo."

Tirush hesitates. "But...but Partha has the Fire, and her scales, like armor. She has talons like knives." Her voice lacks conviction.

"Yes. And Lilrava has her armor and her father's spirit, and Sun-Mi has her unmatched wit." Thomas places a hand on Tirush's muscular shoulder, his hand moving up into her fur mantle. Her eyes close and she moans as his fingers work up to her face, where they stop at her cheek.

"Just this once, darling. Like Lilrava said, there may not be another chance."

Her eyes still closed, Tirush sighs as she nuzzles his hand. "Your touch has a hold on my heart like nothing in this world, Danthe. This is a dirty trick..."

She opens her eyes and looks at the girls. "Very well. Only this once.  And we will not fight each other, do you understaaaahhnnngh..."

Her voice melts into a groan of esctacy and her eyes roll up as Thomas runs his fingers through her hair. "Thank you, love. I knew you'd understand," he says gently.

He turns and gives everyone a triumphant grin. Regina folds her arms and shakes her head, smiling. Aurum leans over to Maria. "Father often does that to calm her down," she whispers.