Adult-FanFiction.org : Games

Marked Effect (AFF Edition)	By : unrealuniverse Category: +M through R > Mass Effect Views: 22185 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: Mass Effect characters, species, locations and the universal setting are owned by Bioware and not myself. Any other brand names mentioned are property of their respective owners. This work is and always will be free for anyone to read.

Chapter List
- 55
- 56
- 57
Chapter 56 - Re-Celebration Weekend Pt.1
Saturday 25th February 2017
-------
Adastra and Seliha walk into the kitchen to find Fosanta and Kate already having breakfast. "How are you both this morning?"
"I think we are both well." Kate nods in agreement, her full mouth limiting options for speech at that very moment.
"I am glad to hear that. Do either of you have any plans for the morning as I seem to not have much planned?"
"I was intending to go shopping for a dress this morning Adastra as I have very little that is nice to wear. I think Fosanta is going to come with me as well." She nods with a smile.
"I think we will just be going in our normal clothes Kate. I could wear the dress Sam got for me but then I would make my bondmate look underdressed which is hardly considerate."
"Please do wear it Adastra as it would be a waste not to use it. Would you two mind if I joined you to find something?"
"Of course you can join us Seliha."
"Would any of you complain if I went to Sam's apartment instead of shopping? I would go with you Seliha but I would be rather grateful of a pleasant surprise."
"I would be careful what you wish for Adastra. If you do not do anything silly with Sam and Athya then I will meet you there."
"You can trust me Seliha."
"We are just waiting for you now Seliha. I would rather not spend all day looking for something."
"I have a little advantage in that case then Kate as I have an idea what I may get. I will however not be too long to have my breakfast."
-----
Sam gets awoken with Ami climbing on him and giving him a kiss. "What are you trying to make up for now Ami?"
"Am I being prevented from having any intimacy with you now just because of my past actions?"
"No Ami but perhaps you should have thought about my paranoia a little more. I did however think that I said we should have a quiet morning which is not exactly helping the feeling of something not being right."
"I only wanted to say thank you for yesterday really. Also I was wondering if I would be allowed to do something on your computer this morning."
"You remind me a little of a certain character from a game so I will give you a challenge. You have until we need to leave this afternoon to finish said game. I know how to complete it and so I know it only takes two hours to complete if you know how to solve the puzzles. Do you accept?"
"Will you sit next to me and give me some help?"
"Of course but you are not exactly letting me get up." Amistathya stays put so Sam decides to tickle her a little which soon makes her move much to his amusement. "It seems someone is ticklish. I must remember that."
"That was mean Sam."
"Saying that with a smile is not going to work. Come on, we should get some breakfast." The two of them get out of the bed and begin to get dressed.
-----
"What are you two to do today while Ami plays a little game."
"Is that game something we should not know about?"
"It may not be the best for everyone's sanity but it is harmless Lianta. I just thought that Ami and the main character you interact with are likely to have some common ground. I would however hate to spoil anything as the comments are rather amusing at times. Would you like to help Ami Silana? It is only solving puzzles so there is room for someone else to give opinions."
"What kind of puzzles Sam?"
"It is not particularly simple to describe but they are essentially spatial manipulation ones. I am sure you would get the idea once you saw it."
"I may watch and offer some help when I can if I can."
"I am sure Ami will appreciate the help as I will try to stay quiet. I am not quite sure how successful I will be just to make your joke before you do Hymara."
"I assume there is a language restriction to understand it?"
"There is for it to be a little more than a series of puzzles but it is not essential Lianta. Even someone entirely new to the game could probably play it with the sound turned off. It would just be a little dull and perhaps frustrating at times but I think it would be possible. I am not sure even Ami and Silana will understand all of the comments and jokes but I will try to be helpful."
-----
"What are you to get Seliha if you already know?" Kate commenting as Fosanta flies a fairly full shuttle towards Nos Astra.
"I have no idea at all Kate. I was joking to make Adastra a little excited. You two have it easy in that you can pick almost anything."
"Actually my choice is annoyingly limited Seliha as I am not quite a standard Asari size. I bet Sam finds it annoying given he is relatively tall."
"You should ask him Kate but I am not sure he has actually got anything yet for himself. We have not seen any signs that he has at least."
"You are possibly correct Selayla. We should be arriving in a minute then we can look at what there is." Fosanta does not hear a reply from behind, rather an expectant lull as they all wait for the shuttle to land.
-----
Hymara opens the apartment door to see Adastra, Aumarva and Imphaya waiting outside. "Do come in." The three of them do so. "I heard that Seliha gave you a ritual yesterday Adastra."
"She did Hymara which was an unexpected surprise. I got my favourite flower for the kitchen window and had a memorable day as well so I am rather happy at the moment."
"Both Lianta and I have heard that Sam and Athya helped a little."
"They did. I must thank Sam for making my breasts feel numb this morning as well. Do you know where I would find him?"
"They are all in the room on your left." Lianta points and after giving her a nod Adastra makes her way to the room.
"So Adastra and Seliha are bondmates?"
"I am surprised that Adastra did not tell you Imphaya. I would however get used to the fact that you have twice as much work to do now though."
"They were close enough to each other before that we had to practically treat them as bondmates. This will not change all that much."
"Would you two like a drink?" Imphaya and Aumarva nod to Hymara who goes to the kitchen.
-----
Adastra walks into the room to see three individuals on two chairs seemingly enthralled by something on the screen. "Good morning you three." Sam and Silana look around leaving Amistathya to concentrate on the game.
"Hello Adastra, is Seliha here as well?"
"No she went with Kate and Fosanta to find something to wear this evening Sam. What is it you three are doing?"
"I am trying to play Portal Adastra. It looks basic but is actually quite difficult." Adastra walks and stands behind the two chairs and watches on as Ami gets killed by an unexpected high energy pellet. "Errr."
"Does this game not have a difficulty setting?"
"There is not Adastra and the next puzzle if I remember correctly is part of a military test exercise for robots or something similar to that."
"Those things bounce off the walls a few times before dying so maybe you can bounce them off the angled panels." Ami looks to Sam.
"The worst that could happen is that you have to restart again Ami." She nods and begins to work out how to use the angled panels to help. "Bring a chair over here and have a seat if you wish Adastra. The next three puzzles are good ones." As Sam says that he sees that Ami has managed to succeed. "You can do the puzzles if you think about them. The next one is good but I will let GLaDOS explain why."
-----
"Have you found anything yet Kate?" Seliha having a look over Kate's shoulder startling her a little.
"Errm... Potentially. I am just contemplating how confident I am as to whether orange is a suitable colour or not. Have you found anything yet?"
"Perhaps. I am not sure yet about slate grey and purple as I feel it could be a little dark. Orange is not though, what is the design like?"
"It does have a small white pattern in it but I am not sure that you would like Seliha it as it only goes to just above the knee. I think it would be a good choice for myself however."
"Do I hear that someone may have made a decision?"
"I think I may Fosanta but it is a little bright. It should at least fit me though. Have you found something?"
"I have, blue and silver. I like it as the blue matches my skin colour so it has a nice elegant look. Have you decided on something Seliha?"
"I have found something with an appropriate design but it is in slate grey and purple."
"If it is a dark slate grey then I think it will work for you Seliha. Ask Selayla if you wish as she seems surprisingly knowledgeable."
"I may do that while you two obtain your choices." Fosanta nods as Seliha goes to find Selayla.
"I hope a shorter dress is not inappropriate for a meal as that is the only one I can really find."
"It may get you a little interest from others but it would not be inappropriate in any way Kate."
"Good. I may just have to find something for my feet though since they will be uncovered. I do not think I have anything that will work with an orange dress."
"I think we have plenty of time to look for shoes. I think that you should be able to find something that fits you as your feet seem to be a similar size as mine."
"Well at least it sounds like there is one thing I may not have too much difficulty with." Fosanta laughs a little. "I think we should get our choices." Fosanta nods and the two of them leave the viewing area to go to the sales counter.
-----
"I could do with putting my dress on after we have eaten before Seliha arrives."
"You can choose between the bathroom and the second room on the left upstairs Adastra. I think Ami has had enough of portal for the day so we will leave the last half hour or so for another day."
"Portal?" Aumarva trying her best to pronounce the unknown word but not quite managing to do so.
"It is the name of a puzzle game Aumarva. It actually has a rather decent story behind it but it would take too long for me to explain it at the moment." She nods to Sam.
"How are you Adastra after yesterday as we hear that Seliha gave you a ritual?"
"I feel happy Imphaya. My breasts are still a little numb but I did enjoy myself. Thank you for that Sam."
"Why am I getting positive comments from you all, especially from you as well Adastra?"
"It was meant as a little joke Sam but I was also not expecting you to be the individual who did so. It seems you have changed since moving from us."
"I hope that is a good change Adastra otherwise I will need to find some help."
"I cannot see any reason to complain Sam. Kate seemed surprised at least so I would expect her to perhaps ask you a few questions."
"I am beginning to expect no less from Kate Adastra. I will clear up the problem quickly as I do not want it lingering and ruining the day."
"What do you mean by you were not expecting Sam to be the individual who did so Adastra?"
"I really struggled to encourage Sam to have any kind of personal interaction in the past Imphaya. Do you find Sam difficult to encourage Athya?" She shakes her head with a smile. "Could I ask why then Athya as that is a question which confuses me?"
"It is not just you who would like to know that Adastra."
"Ok. I must step in here and say my little part. I do as Ami asks on the whole because she knows how to ask me. I cannot really elaborate on that but it is an accurate description. Adastra, I like you more than just a normal friend and that makes me extra nervous about how to treat you, especially so with Seliha around. If you told me what you really liked before next time then I would maybe feel happier."
"I... I will do that Sam."
"This is making me feel awkward but at least I am being honest. I believe you said that you were to get changed before Seliha arrived?"
"I did. I will be back shortly." Adastra gets up from the table and takes her bag that she brought upstairs.
"Why did you not choose Adastra if you feel that way Sam?"
"I feel I am similar to Adastra. I assume she feels more like a sister in a way than a bondmate to me Aumarva. Ami is nowhere close to me but yet still brightens up my day. Speaking of brightening up I think you could also do with getting changed Ami."
"I will be back in a bit." She gets up from the table next to Sam and goes upstairs.
"Are there any other difficult questions for me to answer or should we go and wait on the sofas?" The six of them get up from the table and help clear the table before going to sit down. "I think it will be just you and I Silana who are not wearing something elaborate this afternoon."
"I could wear the dress that I inherited off Athya last weekend if you wished me to appear better presented Sam."
"I did like that dress on you but I think that you would appreciate not wearing it this evening." Sam hears someone coming down the stairs. "I must say that you look almost like a different individual in a dress Adastra."
"You had evidently spent a good amount of time making careful mental notes of my markings Sam. I do feel strange in a dress however and not quite comfortable with a skirt but I am sure Seliha will approve."
"I am sure that she will Adastra. I am curious as to where you got the dress from though?"
"Sam gave it to me for my birthday Imphaya. I believe you got it from Armali, Thessia?"
"I did. Something else I brought back from Armali, Thessia..." Sam laughs as Amistathya comes down the stairs in her blue and yellow dress with a smile on her face. "I like that one Ami as it is quite bright and cheerful."
"Adastra's dress is cheerful and so I thought I would choose something similar so I did not look out of place." She takes a seat on Sam's knee as the door chime goes.
"I will get the door." Silana goes and opens the door. "Hello everyone. I have heard that you have all been shopping."
"We have Silana. Hello Sam, I hear that you and Athya helped Adastra and Seliha yesterday."
"It was a ruler and you should see Silana's breasts if you think Adastra and Seliha had it difficult Kate." Kate looks a little surprised as to the speed and openness of the response. "I was just getting everything out into the open before I have five million questions Kate."
"Adastra and Seliha seemed happy enough when they arrived back Sam. I think Kate just thought that it did not sound like you to do so."
"I am in a situation where the only thing I can do is change Fosanta. The one on my knee hardly helps in that regard."
"I can only imagine. Do you have somewhere a little more private for Kate and I to change Sam?"
"You can either use the bathroom which is first on the left upstairs or the spare bedroom which is the second on the left Fosanta."
"We can share the bedroom Kate." She nods and follows Fosanta up the stairs, bags in hand.
"I really do like that dress of yours Adastra as the colours are bright and the fabric feels very soft." Seliha speaking with a smile as she runs her hand down Adastra's body.
"I do like it even though it feels weird to wear one after so many years."
"I hope you like the one that I got this morning Adastra."
"Did you not have a dress while you lived on Thessia Seliha?" She turns around to look at Selayla who was stood with Kalawa instead of bringing a chair from the table.
"I became aware that I was wearing certain items more often than others Selayla. Since Armali prevented me from wearing a skirt around machinery then it became impractical to wear a dress and so they went to a new home. What I had in the apartment was what I brought to Illium and that is why I needed a pallet Sam."
"That seems logical to me. I assume that Kate and Fosanta have locked the bedroom door but the bathroom should be free if you need a little privacy Seliha."
"Please do go and get changed Seliha as I am eager to know what you have got." She smiles before going upstairs with her bag. "I assume that one of you knows what Seliha got, do you think I will like it?"
"I would recommend a little patience Adastra. I am sure that Seliha is also keen to show you."
"She may not be if she is unsure if I will like it Kalawa." Adastra turns around when she hears movement upstairs only to see Kate and Fosanta emerge from the bedroom. "Someone likes to make a bold statement. I cannot see you getting lost at least Kate."
"I doubt it as well but it was either this or black which was not really an option Adastra."
"I was going to make a comment of did it come with a volume control as it needs turning down but the brightness goes well with your hair. Also the light brown shoes work well."
"I fortunately can find shoes easily so I had choice. I was a little conscious that the colour of the dress may be a little bright but I was limited with options. I am still struggling to comprehend quite how well Fosanta's dress suits her, a simple design but it makes her look even more attractive."
"I think you all look great to be entirely honest Kate. It is a pity that Silana does not really have a suitable dress and I do not have anything a bit different to wear."
"I am sure that you could have gone shopping with us this morning Sam."
"What do you think I could have got Kate. I do not have breasts in the obvious sense and less rounded shoulders so the majority of tops would not look right. I need testicle space in trousers along with a change in design as my hips are not as wide and above all of that I am generally taller than most Asari so everything is likely to be too short. I can not really wear anything from the other species and therefore I am a little limited."
"You could wear a skirt Sam and I am sure you could find a t-shirt or another design that is fairly loose fitting that you could wear." Kate laughs at Selayla's suggestion.
"I will certainly consider that suggestion Selayla. What I do not understand is why it was so funny Kate."
"You would look ridiculous in a skirt Sam."
"Perhaps but at least I would feel cooler than wearing trousers. I would also prefer to look ridiculous than provoke the law any more than I already do by having to walk around naked from a lack of clothing. I am sure I will get a comment in a moment saying it would probably be ok on Thessia but we are not on Thessia."
"You are correct Sam but in tourist areas and in the major cities it is discouraged. There are also some issues with intimate contact but most sensible individuals understand the reason for that."
"That is at least helpful to know Swathana. Do any of you know anyone who I could at least speak to for some advice and perhaps to get some clothing made?"
"I have a friend who will likely be more than happy to help you Sam. She is in Serrice and her name is Enavana. I will give you her contact details in a moment." Fosanta gets out her Omni-tool.
"I appreciate that Fosanta but I see one very interesting looking Asari behind you." Adastra quickly turns around to see Seliha walking down the stairs in her dark slate grey and muted purple dress. "I must say that a dark dress adds a certain mystery to you Seliha."
"I was most worried about whether Adastra would like it or not Sam. I think the smile is a positive indicator."
"I would say that you look wonderful Seliha but I think you would underappreciate how much I mean that." The two of them share a short kiss and a hug. "Since we are all ready and my beautiful bondmate is beside me I think we should consider leaving." Everyone gets up off their seats and begin to make their way to the two shuttles ready to go into the centre of Nos Astra.
-----
"It is rather out of the way for a restaurant." Kate conveying a tone of curiosity more than boredom.
"It is a little Kate but it will be worth the walk. Seliha and I came here when you were Sam's servant and had a wonderful time."
"Do you like this restaurant then Seliha?"
"I do Fosanta as it is unique, has nice food and you get a very pleasant service. I think you will be able to appreciate it as well." Fosanta nods to Seliha as they keep walking through the side streets of Nos Astra. It is only a few minutes more until they see the very presentable building in front of them.
"I guess the non weather marked building is the one we are going to?" Seliha nods to Kate. It is only a minute more before the fifteen of them make their way through the front door into the entrance hall. It seemed to be mostly made from polished concrete with a stone tile looking floor but was well presented and certainly inviting.
"It is a pleasure to either see you all for the first time or meet you again, whichever is appropriate. Welcome to Impheris. Please follow me to your tables." They all walk into a large dining hall, a large glass ceiling held aloft by white pillars made from a spiralled metal. A number of plants were dotted around to give privacy to blocks of tables and add a splash of colour. They all follow the greeter to a large semi circular annex to the main hall with four tables in. The entirety of the semi circle was glass and provided a warm glow from the late afternoon sun over all of the tables. "Please arrange yourselves as you wish and your waitresses will be with you shortly." The commandos take the first two tables nearest the hall leaving the two nearest the windows for everyone else.
"Ok I see with that view why you said it will be worth the walk Seliha." Kate looking out of the window at a towering cityscape which was back-dropped in a cloudless blue sky.
"That is only one part of the experience Kate." Adastra looks to the dining hall to see Seliha's very elegant friend in a blue and white dress approaching. "I think you may be lucky this time Seliha." She looks around and gets a smile from the approaching Asari.
"It is a most exciting pleasure to meet you all today. I am Themara. I am, unless they decline, allocated to Seliha's table this early evening." She takes a handful of steps closer to their table. "Pardon my slight nervousness this evening as rarely do we have so many well known individuals at once."
"Just treat us as you would anyone else Themara."
"I would Fosanta but Seliha is rather well known here after Ayinta, the owner of this establishment, got bored of her saying she could work here. She offered Seliha a free meal if she would strip to prove that she was unique. I have rarely heard the hall as quiet as it was that afternoon; I could even hear the wind blowing over the roof."
"That explains how we practically walked to the front of the queue last time we came." Seliha gives Adastra a smile.
"I must, however much I like reciting stories of the past, ask if you would like any drinks while you choose your meals from the following menus." Themara hands out the four menus as they all discuss if they wish to order a drink now or not.
"I think we are all fine for the moment."
"No problem at all. I will be back in a few minutes to take your order." Themara turns and quietly walks away with a slight smile on her face.
"Themara, I must remember her name as I have seen her many times but never had the opportunity to talk."
"Perhaps she was just taken by your clothing choice today Seliha."
"Maybe Fosanta but the smile I generally receive from her each time I visit does make it seem a very friendly place. It may be half of the reason that I like coming here." Fosanta nods before helping Kate with questions on menu items.
-----
"Being last is nice for a change as long as they are not too long." Sam noting that the commandos had just had their waitresses visit them.
"I perhaps do not have quite the same perspective as you do Sam." He smiles at Silana's comment as a dark blue Asari approaches. She had red markings on her face and immediately caught Amistathya's eye.
"My upmost apologies to keep you three waiting. I am Aphrina and I would most like to be your waitress this evening."
"Can I ask if you were a logistics handling servant about a hundred and thirty years ago? I only ask as there was someone there who had very similar markings to you and the same name."
"I was Athya. I was almost convinced it was you who was with Sam but I was confused with you being called Amistathya."
"She seems to prefer Athya among friends Aphrina. It is good to meet you anyway and I hope Ami was not too much of a problem for you in the past."
"I had not met someone who could be such a tease while saying nothing and not melding before Sam. I however felt a deep loss when you left Athya."
"I have a proposal Aphrina as this is not the best place to talk really. If you say what days you are free and what times you are then I can probably make myself, Ami and Silana available for you to talk to at our apartment."
"I am free tomorrow afternoon or any time on Monday Sam." She says after a slight pause to hand out the menus.
"Tomorrow afternoon would be the best for us in that case Aphrina. I will give you the details on where to go later."
"I can do that Sam and I very much appreciate the invitation. Would any of you like a drink while you choose your meals?"
"I think we are all fine at the moment Aphrina."
"I will be back shortly to hear your decisions in that case." The three of them nod and Aphrina gives a warm smile before making herself scarce.
-----
"Themara, I know it is a silly question but why do you seem fond of Seliha?"
"I would rather not say Kate." A slight awkwardness to her voice. "It is however only a friendliness as I already have a bondmate and three daughters."
"Is the free meal offer still valid?"
"It is not Seliha but you are welcome to strip if you wish. I do feel it would be a little disappointing since you are wearing a lovely dress. I however hope that you all enjoy your meal." The four of them nod and Themara leaves. Seliha gets up from her seat.
"Going somewhere Seliha?"
"I just wish to have a short talk to the others." Fosanta nods and Seliha goes to sit on the spare seat next to Silana.
"Are you enjoying your evening Seliha?"
"I finally, after many years of coming here, got the cute waitress so yes." Sam laughs. "We had your waitress last time and while she was nice she is a bit normal."
"She has tattoos Seliha." Seliha seems to be a little thrown by the definitiveness of that statement.
"How would you know Athya?"
"I have touched and probably licked nearly every part of her body."
"I will bring your meal in a minute Silana." Aphrina puts down Sam and Amistathya's meals before leaving with a smile and a slight purple tinge to her cheeks from overhearing Amistathya's comment.
"You have made me curious as to what she looks like now. I should however eat my meal before it goes cold." Seliha gets up and moves back to her seat.
"Adastra was just talking about the Nos Xanthi ship race Seliha as it is supposedly the first of the year."
"That is the Illium desert one if I remember right."
"It is the class three lightweight Illium desert race Seliha. I was lucky to get to go to the last race of the year nearly three centuries ago with the University of Serrice. That race is run over the Aphris Sea on Thessia and is a nice one to watch. I only really got to go as my instructor was competing. I am not sure whether she still does."
"Which class did she fly Adastra?"
"Class three lightweight Fosanta. It is the only one I really like as it is more interesting that the interplanet class four racing and class two is similar to skycar racing but without the crashes. I admit that the re-entries in class four racing are quite remarkable but they get a little boring."
"Is this something that is popular?" Kate wondering if it is similar to motorcycle racing.
"It is much less popular than skycar racing Kate as there is only one ship flying at once but I like it better as skycars are not difficult to use. The class three lightweight are in my opinion the pinnacle of the sport as the ships are remarkable pieces of precision engineering. Lightweight is not strictly true as the rules stipulate an energy limit which is generally the limit before the mass is. Class three normal has a larger energy limit but the mass cannot be lower than the top end of the lightweight class."
"I would have preferred to know how the race was made than all the technicalities Adastra."
"Sorry Kate. The course is always a point-to-point route and it is the fastest to do the eight rounds. Each ship does one full course in each round of which there are four each day. The split day allows changes and simple repairs to be made to the ship. There is only one ship on the course at once and it is changed slightly in each round. The course has gates which are arranged at various heights and positions which the ships need to pass through. There are generally forty gates in total and they generally take about three minutes on average to complete. Yellow gates are to be taken in a pre-determined forward direction and the red in the opposing direction. They must be travelled through in number order. Hitting the edge of a gate is three seconds added to your time and missing one is thirty."
"That sounds rather difficult."
"I have seen ships hulls crumple in turns and set on fire Kate. I am sure Adastra has also seen others as well."
"I saw one ship where the wing broke under an extreme shear force and then spun rapidly into the sea. The Turian had a silly design of ship though which caused the problem. He was fine though Kate."
"So all species compete?"
"Yes as it is much better balanced than you may think. Turian designs generally have a high speed but take time to get there. Asari designs are efficient but not particularly special in any particular area. Salarian designs I have seen perform turns which would fold most other hulls but their acceleration and speed are generally poor. On more open courses Turian designs are favoured, on smaller courses Salarian designs."
"I think I understand." Adastra gives Kate a smile who goes back to eating.
"Have you never at least flown one of those ships Adastra as you seem like you would be interested."
"I have not. I still think flying the Destiny Ascension would be my biggest dream Seliha but the one I would be most overjoyed about would be flying in a class three lightweight ship race. The limit is very much if you can find a company who will produce the ship and provide upgrades and maintenance. Cyone Astro-Engineering is the largest Asari group and they take ex-military pilots for their team. My old instructor was a private entry with the University of Serrice providing the funding."
"Your instructor was Matriarch Kaphira Adastra?" Imphaya obviously listening in on the conversation from the other table.
"She was just Kaphira Phianus when she was teaching me to fly Imphaya. I assume you know of her?"
"She is the lead technical engineer for the Cyone Astro-Engineering team now. Or at least she was last year. There have been some rumours of her retiring from her role but they were second behind the new Salarian team, Yalon Ship Group, so I doubt they will want her to leave." Adastra gives Imphaya a nod of thanks.
"So is this a team or an individual sport?"
"Individual Kate but it is a matter of pride for teams and their manufacturing companies."
"I think someone is waiting for me to ask if they wish to go and watch."
"You mean physically go as I was just going to watch it on the console?" Seliha nods. "I would really like that. Do you two wish to come along?"
"I think Fosanta and I would like a quieter evening Adastra. I am sure I will hear all about it in the morning."
"You probably will. I must ask the other three." Adastra gets up off her chair and goes to sit down next to Silana.
"We seem to be having a lot of invaders to our table this evening. What brings you here Adastra?"
"Seliha and I are going to go and watch some ship racing in the Nos Xanthi desert this evening and wondered if you would like to come along."
"I really would like to Adastra but tonight I could do with sending a message to Enavana and Ami really needs to send a message to the media department about the event video things. Would there be a chance again or is this the only opportunity?"
"It is a two day event so you could always go tomorrow if you wished."
"I could do that after Aphrina has left Adastra. It would certainly be more convenient for me and it also allows you two to do something together without us all following."
"I will see what I can organise for tomorrow night then Sam." He nods before Adastra gets up and goes back to her table. "Just us two tonight Seliha but Sam said he may go tomorrow to watch the second day." She nods as the stuffs the last of her dessert in her mouth.
-----
"My daughters will never believe I served Adastra, Seliha, Kate and Fosanta tonight when I get back."
"I never thought I would ever see Athya again to be honest. I am very much looking forward to meeting them again tomorrow."
"You got an invite to meet again?" Aphrina nods. "You are so lucky at times."
"It is only because I used to sleep with Athya for forty years or so. It was not a good time of my life hence why I have not mentioned it before."
"I do not believe you."
"That is your choice Themara. I must however finish off before leaving as Solpha will be unimpressed with me if I am late." Aphrina leaves Themara looking out of the window at the fifteen individuals walking away.
-----
Enavana was working late on a Saturday evening as she generally preferred to do in her narrow but long shop in one of Serrice's popular shopping areas. She, after finishing messaging a client looks to her inbox to see a new message from Sam which she eagerly opens.
Enavana,
I understand that you may know of me and Fosanta gave me your contact details as I have an interesting problem relating to clothing. I am under the assumption that you will be delighted to have a challenge and I hope you do not find this one too difficult. I have added a silly image and a plenty of measurements that you may need to this message and as you may see I am not very Asari like. I was wondering if you would provide some answers as to what you think you could do that would be best for me.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Sam
Enavana looks at the silly image of Sam sitting on the stairs in the apartment in his underwear and the measurements. She gets a few of her initial ideas written down before going to bed and completing her response tomorrow.
-----
Adastra and Seliha had just left the house after getting changed leaving Kate and Fosanta alone. The two of them had gone into their top room to relax after eating. "That was a good meal but unfortunately I am not in the mood to do anything silly."
"I understand but I feel a little disappointed now as this was your week."
"I am going to give Sam a message I think asking him around in the morning. I think we need to get some event things resolved as that would be a weight off my mind."
"Well as you say time is tight Kate so it would be good use of a free morning." She nods and gets out her Omni-tool. "If you are not in the mood then could I suggest a game for later?"
"It is not that I am not really in the mood Fosanta. I just feel full and would just like an hour or so just to relax."
"Do I have to win a blue human with red hair this evening?" Kate sends her message and closes her Omni-tool with a smile.
"Of course but what are you to propose to get that prize?"
"I honestly have no idea short of just hugging you Kate. I know that you are not strictly against a game or challenge that leaves you in a more submissive role but what you really like I do not know. I have played various games with crew members over the years which you could perhaps consider."
"I am waiting for a suggestion."
"One that I remember fondly was a competition to see who could create the most alluring image. Most of the crew participated with a few of the quieter individuals not doing so which was of course their decision. What surprised all of us the most was the Asari we barely saw for more than a small number of minutes per day submitted one of the best entries. I feel she regretted doing so in some ways as individuals seemed keen to go to engineering and have a talk to her. She did seem happier however to have individuals wanting to talk to her rather than leaving her alone."
"I am assuming you submitted an image?" Fosanta gets out her Omni-tool and goes through her image files. It only takes a minute or so to find the image of her sitting in a gold parabolic antenna with a slight shy smile on her face; her left hand partially covering her left breast and her right covering her azure. She gestures Kate to have a look. "I am most surprised as to you producing such an image but the gold colour goes very well with your skin colour."
"I unfortunately did not win but it was fun to participate. What I was hinting at was would you be willing to use the blue shower gel and then we can have a little image competition."
"What if these end up on the extranet Fosanta?"
"Would you feel happier if they stayed on a datapad that had its long range network communications disabled? I would quite like some images and video that we can look back at in years to come to remember the good times we had together."
"I would feel happier about that as I would rather not have images of me all over the extranet."
"That image that I showed you earlier of me is on the extranet and yes the media worked out who it was quite soon after they assumed I was your possible partner. Surprisingly I got an awful lot less negativity than Amistathya did with Sam."
"Does it not make you feel funny having such an image on the extranet?"
"Not particularly Kate. Would you care to elaborate on your thoughts while we wait for your food to digest?"
"It would make me feel a little, exposed is not quite the right word but is the right idea. I think it would also feel a little wrong that so many individuals could look at me. It just does not feel good for me Fosanta."
"I think it is perhaps an evolutionary difference thinking about it now. Perhaps it was better for females of your species to not draw undue attention to themselves. That is not to say that everyone is the same as I only have your thoughts as an idea but the theory would fit."
"You could be correct as it may have caused problems for a tribe if the females were seen as good ones to take." Kate smiles a little. "I never would have thought I would be talking about evolution to explain my feelings."
"Evolution ingrains traits into us all Kate and it is this that we pass onto any children. Asari naturally wish to keep what little diversity we can have in a mono-gendered species by choosing an individual who cannot be closely related. This meant that to find a partner you were either elected by your tribe to stay and hope for a partner to arrive or allowed to leave to seek a partner. Simple rules said that if you were to travel then it could not be to a neighbouring tribe. Travel and law therefore became grouped with love and melding and we had a goddess named Tevura who looked over those four elements of life. I assume you can see that if you stayed with a tribe then it was a good idea to get yourself known as being a good candidate to partner with. I have dark blue markings and fairly even skin so I felt reasonably confident in showing to others that I was a good candidate to partner with. It was just that time and moving between jobs meant it was too difficult to maintain a partnership for any length of time."
"It sounds like Thessia was almost like a planet sized market."
"In a way it was Kate. I did however mean that it was very rare for a tribe to start a war as they lost access to all the best individuals to partner with. That was typically enough to cause the tribe to rebel against their leaders and then attempt to make amends. It has allowed us as a species to be accepting of others opinions even if they are different to our own and we have never had a large war."
"Is Thessia still like that today?"
"It is not quite the same now as we have many species to choose from and so our choices have broadened immensely. It is still a tradition to visit another city on Janiris if you wish to find an Asari partner, even if it is just to find company for the day. Does your species have a special day for partners?"
"I honestly cannot say on a planet wide scale but I know several countries do have a day in February. I have always felt that it was a little artificial in some ways however. I think this stems from there being no traditional reason as to it being at that time of the year. If partners conceived a child on that day then it would mean having a child being born in winter when there was less food available. Christmas always seemed to have a better foundation for me as it was a winter festival to celebrate that half of winter had passed and to keep morale high through the long dark nights."
"Is it in a few days or have you missed it intentionally Kate?"
"It is the fourteenth. I just feel it is inappropriate to feel forced into treating a partner on a certain day. Is Janiris a similar give gifts to your partner idea?"
"It is a little but Janiri was the goddess of seasons, storms and agriculture. Most individuals looking for a partner left after the end of the storm season when flowers were blooming and crops growing. It was therefore tradition to give flowers in some form as a gift to the prospective partner upon arrival. They in acceptance would provide a small banquet to celebrate finding an individual. This has of course become commercialised over the years, hence stores selling flowers in various forms and arrangements, transport companies providing more shuttles between cities allowing people to travel and restaurants being heavily booked."
"What date is that Fosanta?"
"It will be on the twenty ninth of May Kate. Please do not get me anything elaborate for it Kate nor would I like a meal as it is, as you say a little forced. A single flower would be plenty as I feel it is more of a day for individuals without a partner than bondmates."
"I think we both have the same feelings Fosanta." Fosanta gives Kate a slight nod with a smile. "We should have a shower if you would like me blue." Fosanta gets up and heads for the door. "You seem very keen."
"You look wonderful with your skin blue, or red, or even its usual colour Kate. While I am not sure about yellow I am sure that you would find a way to make it look wonderful."
"Do we still have that purple gel that makes me red that Sam and Adastra tricked us with?"
"I think we do. Are you thinking of using red instead?" Fosanta asking as they walk into their bedroom.
"No Fosanta. I think my hair is light enough to go well with purple and since you seem to want an evening of play I thought why not."
"You have no idea how much my anticipation to your ideas frustrates me Kate."
"I do Fosanta. I also know if I said that you could tie me up then your mind would almost explode."
"That is mean; unless you really will let me then it is an evil tease."
"Perhaps but we will see what happens." Fosanta pushes Kate onto the bed and dives in for a kiss.
"You are easily the best individual in this galaxy when to let go Kate."
"I just have to learn what is appropriate out here and try to leave any insecurities I have back on my home world. It is difficult but I think I will get there eventually."
"That makes me so happy to hear. I need to see you purple before I become lost in a frenzy." Fosanta gets off Kate and goes to the bathroom taking the shower gel off the shelf as she does so. Kate gets up with a smile on her face and by the time she gets to the bathroom Fosanta is already naked and turning the shower on. Kate just laughs before beginning to shed her clothing.
-----
"It has been a long time since I have been between the media and the engineers."
"I am sure Imphaya and I will try to help keep the media away Adastra."
"I am sure if we can find Matriarch Kaphira quickly enough then we would be ok Aumarva." The four of them make their way towards the activity and the obvious secured entry point.
"Good evening. I may only let you four in if you have been expressly invited, have a media permit or have a valid reason to be here." The Turian seemed non confrontational as if he asked each individual arriving the same question even if he was straight to the point.
"You could say that Matriarch Kaphira and I know each other well."
"I will have to get her to come and verify that herself in that case." Adastra nods as the Turian radios a second individual.
"Do you find security is generally a problem at these events?" Aumarva asking after the Turian had finished his radio communication.
"No miss. Most individuals know to stay away and watch it on a video stream. Those who do arrive generally have the required invites or passes."
"Are you going to be here tomorrow as well as I may have some friends interested in visiting?"
"If you are accepted in today then to reduce any hassle you should be able to obtain passes for tomorrow. You may be able to obtain invites for your friends as well."
"I will do that as it would save waiting around." The four of them wait a couple more minutes looking up into the sky to see the yellow and red gates glowing.
"If I had known you were to visit Miss Senpheus then I would have put a camera on the back of my ship." Matriarch Kaphira commenting with a smile when she saw Adastra waiting at the checkpoint.
"I doubt you would let me fly anyway. I believe the greeting is now Matriarch Kaphira."
"It is indeed Adastra. I will state my greetings and get to know everyone once we have got back to the technical room. They may enter Tarus." The Turian nods and waves the four of them in and they then begin to follow Matriarch Kaphira through the temporary docks. "I assume this looks very different to you than when you last came to a race Adastra?"
"Last time it was maybe two or three individuals more than just the pilots. Now it looks like it is nearer ten or perhaps more."
"Cyone Astro-Engineering have three pilots and seventeen individuals here Adastra so it is about six per pilot. The private teams usually manage with three as it used to be but back then competition was not quite as tough."
"I apologise, I am Imphaya and I quite like watching the races. I have not seen any news on any testing before this years racing which is rare."
"We have all got to the point where our ships just evolve out of the past years ones rather than make a new design each year. Testing is therefore not really needed Imphaya. It does not help that there are very few places where it could take place."
"I understand." The five of them walk towards a large shed sized structure which was transparent from waist height upwards.
"You have your own area Matriarch?"
"I do as I only analyse data for later use and development and not provide any real input into the actual race. I believe you are Seliha if I am not mistaken."
"You are not."
"It is good to meet you. Please do find yourselves a seat, even if a couple of you will unfortunately have to sit on the edge of a desk." Adastra and Seliha take the spare chairs which leaves Aumarva and Imphaya to perch on the edge of the desk. "Sarik from Yalon group took the test flight just before you arrived to check the course. It seems to be a more complicated one than usual as the test estimates a course time of a hundred and seventy four seconds."
"I am assuming Sarik is similar to you in that he is not a pilot?"
"You are correct Imphaya. Test flights are not done by the pilots as it could be deemed as practice and therefore an unfair advantage. I have the honour of testing tomorrows layout."
"I must ask Matriarch Kaphira but would you allow me to join you." Adastra trying not to give away her excitement.
"I am very surprised that you have never done this yourself before Adastra. How old are you now, three hundred and sixty?"
"Three hundred and sixty two. I could barely find freighting jobs let alone find funding to let me race. I am sure you have had plenty of individuals tell you about me."
"I have but I did not think that it would cause such an issue for you."
"You would be surprised. I think I only get better treatment now because of being the pilot to fly a new species back."
"I heard a core discharge as well which is impressive."
"It was very much down to the goddess looking favourably upon us that day. The three cores overloaded in sequence, not at once, and four plasma thrusters seemed to absorb quite a lot of the energy. It still caused widespread damage but it was manageable."
"It does make me feel a little pride that you were once my student Adastra and you both survived a discharge and still brought that ship home. I think you deserve to join me tomorrow but you must be here by seven thirty."
"Thank you Matriarch Kaphira."
"It really is no problem. We will be taking a Cyone class three super shuttle around the course. It will not be quite as quick as the competing ships but it is a very good ship for a commercial design.
"I am sure I will have to find some way to calm Adastra now as she will be excited until tomorrow."
"I am sure the reminder that it will be similar to the advanced atmospheric manoeuvring course should resolve that issue a little Seliha. Most pilots found that course to be the least likeable one as I was adamant that I was not to teach individuals in ships that had a gravitationally compensated cockpit."
"I remember that there was always a freshly cleaned smell in the cockpit before we started. I did understand why very soon afterwards."
"The ship tomorrow will be better than those we used at the university Adastra so while having some container may be helpful it should not be too bad."
"That is good news."
"When does the race begin Matriarch? I am Aumarva if you do not know me."
"The first ship should leave in about fifteen minutes Aumarva. I will describe a few things to you all while we wait if you wish." She gets four nods and so begins to go through the basics.
-----
"Well at least that is... done now" Sam pausing mid sentence after noticing a new message notification on his Omni-tool.
Sam,
I am not sure if you can make it or not but I feel that we should attempt to plan a little more of the event tomorrow. I do know that you have a guest tomorrow as well as going with the other two so you may be busy. It is only a thought as I am aware that time is short.
Kate
"I think we could perhaps go around to the house tomorrow morning to see if we can get a few more details resolved. I would just have to be aware that Aphrina may arrive fairly early though." Amistathya carefully gets into bed. "You do not look too happy about meeting again though. Could I ask why?"
"I am happy about meeting Aphrina again but I am worried about how comfortable it will be for her."
"I am sure that as long as you are your usual quiet self then she will feel fine Ami. I cannot believe I am to say this but you could show in some way that it is me who has your interest now if you wished."
"Speaking of interest, I do have an idea on my mind about something else but I am a little nervous to ask."
"I am not scary Ami so please just ask."
"Would you like to see if you can separate the single entity in a meld?" Sam seems to become puzzled by that question.
"What do you mean by that?"
"It is easy to make simple movements or to feel intense sensations or feelings in a meld. It is much harder to separate the entity enough to appreciate something as delicate as a finger that is very lightly run down someone's back for example. It would add a richness to the meld, prevent you being swamped by my past and let you find out why I like you stroking the underside of my folds."
"Why do I get the feeling I will have to do something special to do this?"
"Not really Sam. Just keep your mind clear and let your subconscious handle physical movements. The only critical bit is you must keep having fun off your mind otherwise you will be unable to keep your mind clear enough since this is your first time. Eventually you should be able to do both at once."
"I can manage that Ami. Do you have any other advice?"
"Take your time Sam. I would quite like to use this for a little comfort tomorrow as I know the topic will get around to the one I do not particularly like. If you do well then it should not be long before you should be able to speak, listen and concentrate on the connection. I felt you were becoming comfortable melding on Tuesday and so I have hope you will manage to learn quickly."
"I hope you are not thinking of melding in front of everyone for that comfort Ami, at least this early if I need practice."
"I will not Sam but I would like to do so when we get back from watching that ship racing."
"Is this really Ami I am hearing? The sound of reasonableness from your lips is rather strange to hear."
"I only want you to learn as I feel it would be best for you."
"I understand. Do say when I should be ready Ami." Amistathya shuffles across the bed to kneel in front of Sam. She looks into his eyes and gazes into the darkness for a few moments before closing her eyes. Sam does likewise and feels an odd presence descend over him.
"A pure meld is when you can feel a single raindrop fall on the other individual. A place where a single light touch is pleasing in the same way as a warming ray of sun is on a cool day. Experience, navigate and learn to see what can happen." Sam attempts to reach out with his right hand but just succeeds in breaking the connection. Sam opens his eyes and feels his brain bobbing around in his head.
"I just have two questions. Why did that feel so different to normal and I assume I did something wrong?"
"I am just happy you could get as far as you did Sam. It feels different as it is a physical connection. You broke it by trying to think about where to move your hand. You already know where my body is as you are it so you do not need to think."
"How were you speaking if you do not think?"
"I as myself was thinking but I as the entity was not. You have heard of talking without thinking? When words come to you from nowhere and you just say them."
"I have. Oh I think I understand. So the subconscious entity is thinking while the conscious is not."
"Yes. Instinctively you should be able to do anything with enough practice but you must relax and trust that you can. Next time just get lost in the moment and maintain the meld for a while before doing anything Sam." He nods and takes a breath before closing his eyes, the feeling quickly enveloping him again.
-----
"The gate is therefore destructible so that if a ship hits them it is an obvious indicator."
"Do the gates stay in the same position relative to each other or relative to the planets surface?"
"It has to be with the surface Seliha as on some courses obstacles such as wind gusts from a valley would be different for each participant otherwise."
"It seems the last pilot has just finished. They hit that last reverse gate though."
"I noticed a couple of other pilots had done that as well Imphaya. I personally would have taken a longer route through that gate as the time lost would have been minimal."
"Where are Cyone's pilots in the order Matriarch or do you not know?" She looks to her console.
"Second, fourth and fifth Seliha. The lower two hit a gate. It is still possible to get back several seconds tomorrow and still win."
"Speaking of tomorrow, the Turian at the gate said that we could do with getting passes if we wished to come tomorrow."
"Of course he did. Matriarch Lasala is the Asari contingent representative and also current head of the Cyone Astro-Engineering team. She would be the individual to ask Adastra."
"Surely that causes some conflict of interest with the other Asari participants?"
"The other participants enjoy having a representative who will be heard Aumarva. Matriarch Lasala is also very fair and equal to every participant no matter if they are a private pilot, a part of a competing company's team or her own."
"Where would we find Matriarch Lasala?"
"She will likely be with Tharik Narithus who is the leader of the council for competitive ship racing. They will most likely be in the large glass building to your right when you leave. There may well be some media around if one of the pilots or teams are arguing something."
"I am sure we can stay out of their way. I am sure we will all meet you tomorrow."
"I am sure that you will Imphaya and it has been a pleasant surprise to meet you all, especially yourself Adastra."
"I will make sure that I am on time tomorrow Matriarch Kaphira."
"I would be disappointed if you were not Adastra." Adastra nods and the four of them leave Matriarch Kaphira to get some work done before tomorrows round of racing.
"I suppose that is one way to move equipment around." Aumarva looking at a Krogan lifting a very large helium-3 cylinder as if it was empty and made from thin polystyrene.
"Fortunately you will not need to lift any reporters out of the way." Aumarva gives Adastra a slight smile as they approach and enter into the building. It seems relatively devoid of individuals other than an Asari to their right behind a large desk.
"Could I help you four this evening?"
"Matriarch Kaphira asked us to talk to Matriarch Lasala about getting a pass for tomorrow to make entry a little quicker."
"Please do take a seat for a couple of minutes while I resolve the issue for you." The four of them do so with two seats left to spare. "I believe I know who you all are but I am most interested as to why you are here today?"
"Seliha asked if I wanted to visit and of course I said yes after doing so once before nearly three centuries ago. Matriarch Kaphira used to be my instructor on my advanced flight control course and the University of Serrice."
"So you are not here for Armali council's benefit then?"
"It is just for my own interest Matriarch. I am curious as to why you ask?"
"Armali have a supplier permit for propulsion devices and also have one for a class two team but have never actively promoted their products or even visited a race. When you two arrived in an Armali council shuttle it was a surprise to say the least."
"They only have a permit for a class two team?"
"Class three teams can only be from ship manufacturers unless a ship manufacturer is contracted to work for the parent company under their name. This is for safety reasons as we would not want anyone building ships as they may have basic flaws in them therefore making them dangerous."
"I think I understand. I was going to bring Amistathya, Sam and Silana along with me tomorrow if that would be ok. Matriarch Kaphira said that I could join her on the test flight if I am here early enough."
"What class are you certified to fly Adastra? I know you flew class five with the ASL Enlighten but I do not know how qualified you are."
"Nine Matriarch. I could fly the Destiny Ascension if the need arose."
"I am most confused as to why Armali and Sentix engineers would visit unless this is a visit with an interest to enter."
"Sam has an interest in propulsion which I feel is what is making him interested. Kate and Fosanta may also visit but that is not a definite."
"Ok. Adastra I will give you a pilots pass to allow you to enter as you are more than qualified. Seliha, I will give you a technical pass to allow you easier entry. Aumarva and Imphaya I believe." The two of them nod. "I will give you guest passes to allow you to follow Adastra and Seliha but you may be questioned by teams as to your intentions. This is by no means any disrespect to the work you both do but teams can be quite paranoid as to who finds out about certain things."
"I think we both understand that point of view."
"I am pleased to hear that. Sam, Amistathya and Silana I will extend invites to. They will be from the competitions council and not a team as I feel it would be irresponsible of me to place a large number of guests on one team. I will leave an invite with Tarus at the main gate for Kate and a technical pass for Fosanta given you do not know if they are to attend."
"Would the other security get passes Matriarch or will they have to be cleared as they arrive?"
"As long as you all arrive together then I will ensure that all the arrangements are made Imphaya. I would quite like to speak to you all upstairs in this building after the race tomorrow if you can spare a little time."
"I am sure that we can. It is however getting late so we should leave."
"Of course. Your passes will be messaged to you tomorrow morning and I hope to see you all tomorrow evening."
"I am sure that you will and we appreciate the efficient request for passes."
"That is no issue at all Adastra." She nods before following the other three out of the door.
-----
Amistathya brushes Sam's cheek with a finger leaving behind a warm, tingling trail. Sam instead of going for her cheek runs his fingers very lightly down Ami's folds creating a soft tickling feeling as if a thin paint brush was being used. Ami turns her head and Sam runs his finger up the underside of her folds. The feeling became one of a feather giving static shocks which tickle every nerve ending in their body as well as providing a warming trail in its wake. Ami breaks the meld.
"I really apologise Sam. That was my fault for letting my mind wander."
"I still have goosebumps from that feeling Ami. That was... I am not sure what but I can easily see why you like it."
"My mind wandered back to the first shower we had together on the Citadel. I tried my hardest to cover up what I was feeling at the time as I was embarrassed about what you would think. The fact you are such a wondrous individual did not help the flood I felt either."
"That was still a memorable time for me as well." The two of them spend a second or two reminiscing in their own minds about that time before Sam sighs. "I am not going to get to sleep easily feeling like I do now. I know you may refuse Ami as I know it is addictive but could we meld again? I would quite like to stroke your folds and if you could just tease me a little I would appreciate it."
"You mean like the last two Sam?" He nods. "Even I am not sure I can keep my mind from wandering in that situation."
"Who was it who said with practice you should be able to do anything you wish. I think it was an individual with sky blue markings. I understand if you do not wish to do so Ami or if you think it is bad to meld three times in one evening."
"I will agree but with one stipulation Sam which is that we continue to try until we succeed."
"Hold on." Sam trying to piece together the flotsam of thoughts in his mind. "I have a couple of questions, again, before your enthusiasm takes over. My mind already feels very light after the last two melds, is it a good thing to have many attempts in such a short space of time? Also do you not become tired having to maintain the connection?"
"I do become tired but it is not too difficult now as we have melded and connected many times. There is no real downside to many melds as long as we are to rest afterwards which we are. I just hope that you can temper the addiction a little yourself so I do not have to do so."
"I will try my best Ami." She smiles and nods before gently rolling Sam onto his back. She rests her head on his chest with her folds in Sam's sight. "Are you to say when you are to begin a meld Ami?"
"I do not need to do so Sam. Just close your eyes and relax, your subconscious should know how to handle the connection by now." Sam does as Ami said and after several seconds feels the reach of his senses broaden. He softly strokes the outside of Ami's folds first which allows them both to sink into the parallel universe they both occupied.
-----
"I cannot believe I am this fortunate." Fosanta taking as she takes an image of Kate on the bed with the duvet draped her waist covering nothing except her belly button. Kate waits for Fosanta to take the image before going to the bedside drawer and picking out the blue vibrator.
"I think now would be a good time for you to lie on the bed on your front facing the mirror." Fosanta does not hesitate and does as Kate asked. Kate kneels across Fosanta and looks towards Fosanta's face in the mirror. "Now that is an image. It is a pity we cannot take one given the reflection. Perhaps Adastra could take one of us like this one day." Kate smiles as Fosanta closes her eyes. "I think someone is a little desperate. Do not meld Fosanta." Kate sees a small nod before she turns on the vibrator and easily slides it into Fosanta making her take a deep breath. She squirms a little under Kate before beginning to tip onto her left hand side as she tries to bring her knees to her chest. She slumps back onto her front several seconds later trying to regain her breath. Kate takes the vibrator from her before getting off her. "I think that was the first time you have seemed so lost Fosanta." She takes a last deep breath to settle her mind before rolling onto her side to look at Kate.
"It was. I still feel a little tense though but I have to apologise for not being able to control my feelings."
"Sometimes our feelings just take over and it is all you can think about. Please do not apologise. I have an idea which I think would be nice with a meld."
"What is the idea?" Kate smiles before moving to lie on her side and shuffles up to Fosanta. She gives her wet lips a lick. "You are really not going to expect this Kate. Relax. Embrace eternity." Kate feels a fizzing excitement spread over her body as if someone had just poured vinegar over baking soda. Fosanta then not only begins sucking but gently nibbling Kate's slightly sensitive lips. Kate does likewise to Fosanta and it is not long before they both want to stop to get more breath, yet they must keep going, neither one wanting to even consider anything else other than pleasure. Kate gives out half a second before Fosanta and the two of them end up on their backs, out of breath a handful of seconds later. They both calm themselves down enjoying the last of the glow before Kate sits up and looks to Fosanta.
"That was fun."
"You made it as good as it was by letting go Kate. I have very much enjoyed this evening and I hope it may continue next weekend."
"I may not be purple but I hope so too. I think we should get some sleep though now as I am rather tired."
"I agree." Fosanta straightens out the duvet which was scrunched up in a ball before covering Kate up and carefully tucking it around her. She then gets in herself and cuddles up to Kate with a smile. "Oh you are such an alluring tease even just lying there with a smile." Kate gives Fosanta a kiss before putting her head back down. "I hope you sleep well Kate."
"I hope that you do as well." Fosanta nods, a pleased smile stuck on her face before turning off the light and settling down.
------
Notes.
Oh how time flies. I know that this chapter is ridiculously late but at least it is here now. The next chapter should be posted fairly soon as it is basically complete, it should be within the next week anyway. I hope that you all enjoyed the chapter and a review or a rating would be appreciated if you could spare the time.
The character page has been updated to reflect the new characters and you can find it at - http://www2.adult-fanfiction.org/forum/index.php/topic/43123-marked-effect-handy-information/
You can find all reviews and replies to them at the following link - http://www2.adult-fanfiction.org/forum/index.php/topic/35940-unrealuniverses-review-reply-thread/
Thank you all for reading.
- 55
- 56
- 57
You need to be logged in to leave a review for this story.You need to be logged in to leave a review for this story.
Report Story

Marked Effect (AFF Edition)