"I may have not pay sufficient attention to your sentence. Can you repeat it for me, Cadrissa?".
She rolls her eyes amusedly, as my behavior is contrasting massively, clashing my previous luring speech with my ongoing puzzled curiosity.
"We are at Takctoor's official headquarters, located in «Nrahtuol». Loutharn's Counterpart, a planet that once belonged «Completely» to the Zaggrioth Meritocracy, just like 96% of Loutharn's did in the distant past. Which is a stark reminder of the Empire shortcomings and subsequent defeat. The Loutharn's Calendar is used in this world for this very reason, even when Clamour's Calendar is the original one. I suppose i don't have to explain you about «The winner's rights»".
"You don't have to. And «That» certainly doesn't change, no matter what world i'm in…". I admit, deviating my gaze towards Danaika. "Then?. Jokes aside. «What is your answer, Pyrite?»".
The struggle in her trembling red eyes, is intensified with the tenseness in her sealed dark brown lips. Unsure of how poorly i may treat her if she accepts. Nevertheless, the alternative is dire, and way harsher.
"Young Gentleman of the Vecturion House. Please. «Sponsor me»".
An interface pops up, asking me if i accept. I quickly glance at Ines for confirmation, and she nods approvingly. Which changes the question in the ethereal display, gor a series of rules and guidelines that must be followed and respected by Danaika.
Among this limitations, is highlighted the Pyrite's inability to bank Credits, which is why i receive the 75 Credits, and all the income she will generate from now on, is mine until i choose to end this Sponsorship.
{This is basically Slavery, a washed version, but Slavery nonetheless…}.
With a debonair smirk, i gesture Ines we are ready to proceed.
The Barking Bitch sighs, understanding what i'm expecting from her. Still, she is willing to guide us.
Once again walking in front of us, as we enjoy the tempting sight of Ines's beautiful rear, although she is arguably better, having a rush of adrenaline at being lusted, a novelty that seems to please her solely because of my presence, as she occasionally glances back at me, checking if i'm observing her, despite Cadrissa and Abdleya, are watching Ines's too.
{This is not an act or a facade. Ines genuinely enjoys my attention and company. Even if she has additional intentions due to her Family…}.
We enter in an Office, greeted by the same Ebony Woman who received me earlier, Saavedra.
Given how efficient she is at her job, it's not rare to see her already reviewing an ethereal interface that is blurred, as if it were censored.
"Welcome, Cadets. Since you've come with the Young Gentleman from the Vecturion House. I suppose all of you will join the same residence as him".
Ines intervenes. "We do not plan to join the Vecturon's Hall".
Saavedra tilts her head in confusion, blinking a few times.
"Understandable. Unless all of you are engaged with the Young Gentleman From the Vecturion House. You can't go near that area without consequences. Members of other Houses are not allowed to entry in any Hall. The Residence i'm talking about is under the name of «Larissa Lunniares»…".
{Oh!. So that's why the Landlady wants me to visit her the weekends. To compensate her for lending me this property. How thoughtful from her}.
"Is there enough space for everyone?". I ask, unaware of the dimensions this Residence has.
"It's an entire Tower at your disposal".
Says Saavedra, which is as good as not telling me anything. Laughing shortly at her own mistake, after all, my schedule was decided by her, knowing i came from an Exodus.
"There are 35 Individual Personal Chambers, not counting Utility, Recreation, Experimentation and Training areas".
{I acquire a doting «Sugar Cougar» who is no longer holding back. Despite we haven't done anything yet…}.
"Tower?. Is it part of a Comunal Hall?". Asks Cadrissa with suspicion, not sure on how to feel about having an apparently free stay.
"No. It is not related to any Hall or House. The Tower belongs entirely to the owner, Larissa Lunniares. That is why it lacks the «Food Aid» offered by the Academy".
"Paying for our nourishment is cheaper than renting a private room". Abdleya shows her protected left arm, the gauntlet looking more functional, and advanced than a simple armored garment. "I want to use Takctoor's Mechanical Workshops and that is quite costly".
Abdleya bends forward, displaying her large cleavage, parting her lips, licking them seductively. "Can you receive me in this Tower, «Landlord Vecturion»?. I'm willing and cooperative. Specially if we sort out a deal for my accomodations. One that doesn't involve Credits…".
Amidst bad jokes and sarcastic comments, Saavedra registers my new Roommates, or Towermates. Saving us the need, and expenses, of retorting to renting a place from the Academy.
"You don't need to come here to accept anyone in the Tower, Young Gentleman From The Vecturion House".
"Noted and Engraved…". I do a pause, as we lost access to a potential passage. "Miss Saavedra. Is there any possibility of using the Match Umbrals?".
"The Tower has its own Umbrals. Not only from the «Match» type. But use them under your own criteria. Umbrals may be «Safer» than Amalgams. Yet. No one knows the aberrations lurking at the other side…".
With the kind warning from the Ebony Woman, as a send off. We go out of the Office to check the Tower.
The design is similar to the Guesthouse's layout, but that fact becomes secondary to the fragrant presence of a delicious and appetizing aroma.
Guided by the scent, we enter in the Living Room, having the Kitchen and Dining Room right after. Where Galishia is finishing setting the table for a breakfast banquet.
Obviously, she is not alone. The Landlady is waiting too, placidly drinking tea. "You are finally here, Handsome. We didn't want you to feel lonely, coming to make you company and warm your bed. But look at you!. With an entourage of your own…".
I snort, disregarding the teasing comments of Larissa, walking forward, kissing her without warning, expressing through actions how much it means for me her «Not So Selfless Support»…