Questing for the Sun 30: The Fluffed Up Thing Is…

[CENTER]Chapter 30: The Fluffed Up Thing Is…

Questing For The Sun

<<<Laura Horn>>>[/CENTER]

Another yokai came to pick up the new one, though honestly she was more interested in eating than the humanitarian (yokaitarian?) efforts of this YRP. Something that the others seemed to agree with, though Annabeth looked curious but from how long she’d been around the demigod that’s her default state of being, honestly.

But after the yokai collected the new one, everyone got together and discussed eating options. Which really was Carmen laying out the options and letting them decide. Spicy was off the table as Sally shared that she didn’t really do well with spicy food, and same with Helena. She also teased her daughter by suggesting all the food had to be blue.

She didn’t get it, but figured it was just an in-joke between them.

Ultimately they all settled on Okonomiyaki, and Carmen proceeded to lead them to a place he knew that made some of the best Okonomiyaki in the area according to him at least.

The demigods and Sally looked interested when he described the savory Japanese pancake and just how varied they could be.

As they entered the small… well it wasn’t a shack but it was pretty cramped but Carmen swore by their food so Laura wasn’t going to complain. Maybe it was a Japanese thing, making the absolute most out of space or something? She had no idea, she and everyone else took a seat at the bar while Carmen placed their order in Japanese.

She did smile in amusement as the ‘foreigners’ watched in fascination as the cook made their food on a stovetop. Glancing over to Carmen, he was on his cell texting someone.

Honestly, she was just surprised his cell phone even worked… and confused as to when he got it. Was it something Inari gave him when she wasn’t looking? Possible. She hadn’t gotten much of a chance to talk with the god so she couldn’t predict them.

“Yes, Lady Inari gave it to me.” Either he read her mind or he knew how she thought, “I just never really used it much. Outside of social matters, I don’t use the phone much,” He explained, “It’s probably one of the reasons many Japanese people find me odd with how widespread these are, just stand in Shibuya and you’ll see almost everyone glued to their phones.”

“So, whatcha doing?” Laura asked curiously.

“Looking for someone that’s free and available to resume this tour,” Carmen said, “I’m actually thinking a yokai.”

“How about that big, strong, hunky dove man?” Laura suggested, “It was amusing watching Sally get all flustered…”

Carmen nodded with a chuckle, “Good suggestion…” He said as he started texting someone, presumably Amaterasu before sitting his cell down, “She’ll reply if he’s available. Now how about we enjoy the show?”

“Show?” She asked with a blink, “What do you mean? It’s just food being cooked, I’ve done that plenty often at home.”

Carmen looked, “Well, that’s slightly disappointing,” He said, “Maybe you’re just hard to impress?” He asked with a smirk, “He seems pretty good to me.”

“Maybe, maybe. There just isn’t enough fire to it,” She winked at him, “You know me, wizard and all.”

“Foolish of me to think otherwise,” Carmen said dryly as his cell buzzed causing him to pick it up and hum, “Good, he’s available and doesn’t mind. He’ll be here shortly.”

“Lovely!” She replied with a wide grin, “So, how much complaining would there be if I started offering magic lessons in america? I’m guessing… lots!”

“I think the Greek-Roman pantheon are more… draconian on maintaining the divide,” Carmen said, “Or at least that’s my understanding of it. I’m sure Hecate could point you to magic users that wouldn’t mind learning though but you might owe her a favor? I never interacted with that goddess much.”

“Nah, I’m going to advertise in the phone book. And on the internet, but I’ll have my secretary do that!” She paused, “Annabeth, I need a secretary. I’m hiring you for it. The pay is my eternal gratitude and also a place at my side when I conquer the galaxy.”

“...” Annabeth just blushed.

“I think that’s an agreement,” Helena commented with a snicker.

“Great, I require my secretaries to wear playboy outfits and to have mind reading powers, you don’t have either yet but we’ll work on that. And I expect you to be at your desk-” It was at that point Annabeth fired her straw’s paper sleeve at Laura, who failed to dodge and was forced to spit it out. “Consider the offer revoked then!”

“For now,” Carmen said, “You know you’ll eventually give her the job just for the outfit alone.” He added with a chuckle.

“Like you’re any better!” Laura retorted playfully.

Carmen snorted, “Never said I was, though should we have this conversation here? Sally’s looking rather amused and Helena is turning a rather alarming shade of red.”

“That, my darling, is why I’m doing it. Helena looks cute in red!” It was the truth after all. “But more importantly, tomorrow is when hell week starts. Now, if I could find where Amelia and Thalia went I’d have an extra drill instructor on hand… and an extra student.”

Carmen actually looked confused before he grabbed his cell and fired off another text, only to get a reply near instantly. And if his expression was any indication he wasn’t really surprised by the response, but rather amused.

“Amelia’s fine,” He said eventually, “Apparently she impressed my Uncle and decided to use her as a whet stone on some of his children. And well… you know the three Fs of human nature?”

“... I know two of them?” She replied, “Fight and one that is best left outside of polite company, what’s the last? Fun?”

“Feeding,” Carmen said, “After she busted the heads of some of his eldest children, including my cousin, she was invited to a feast. And one thing led to another and she… proved her superiority in intimacy and… tamed five of his children…” He added, sounding like he still couldn’t believe what he said.

“... She must have been very drunk,” Laura noted, “Or there was a love god involved somewhere.”

“My uncle has a zero-tolerance policy regarding drinking, only for celebrations. No social drinking. That being said… it doesn’t say either way,” Carmen said, “Though… I wouldn’t be surprised if some Yuki-Onna was invited… they’re actually notorious match-makers. Some even fancy themselves Japanese cupids.”

“Well, at least she’s having fun. I blame her father.” Once again, Laura was amused by the glance upwards the two greeks gave at her utterance.

Carmen just snorted, “We’re so far from their territory you could curse all the Olympians and they wouldn’t notice,” He said, “Though I’d thump you if you said anything remotely negative to Hestia.”

“And since Thalia is with her… what’s she gotten up to?” Amelia said they were going for a ‘girl’s night out’ when they’d last spoken…

Carmen sent another text and got a reply, “... Huh, remember that Buddha you met?” Somehow she wasn’t surprised that he knew about that, “Apparently my uncle himself threw the girl at him. Apparently her baggage was stopping her from using her full potential.”

“Huh, well that will help come time for proper mental defense training.” Laura wasn’t willing to start that until the girl’s traumas were at least somewhat dealt with. Nothing beyond basic circle defenses, really.

Carmen nodded, “I never commented but Thalia had that… air about her,” He said diplomatically, “She reminds me of the children of the Shinigami… mood wise of course.”

“Eh, she’ll recover,” Laura’s hand waved dismissively, “Now then… pancakes.”

The catgirl wizard, for that was what she was, took to the food with more than a little ferocity; devouring the plate in front of her with alacrity and in complete defiance to her lady-like clothing and appearance.

She had to admit that Bast’s glow-up did wonders for her self esteem.

Carmen just shook his head before starting to eat himself, as did everyone else. Though he did have to help them with the chopsticks.

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Carmen led her to a rather nice looking house that looked oddly out of place in such a metropolitan area, and she could feel magic deflecting attention from the oddness of the house. Her demigod guide, however, looked like he was about to face a firing squad, which she felt was something of an over exaggeration.

He sighed, “Okay this is where they live. Their names are Miho, Heho, and Hiho… and yes, their mother named them that.” He deadpanned.

“I am entirely unsurprised,” Laura replied with a snort, “Now then, a nice thorough massage sounds like just the thing after you blew my back out last night.”

“I’m just hoping they won’t do their usual ara-ara onee-san routine…” Carmen muttered, “And if you ask they’ll do it, though they might try to get real friendly.”

“... How friendly?” Laura asked, trying not to giggle in amusement.

“Happy Ending.” Was all he said in response.

“Not opposed,” Laura shamelessly admitted, “If they’re as pretty as they are in your memories. Shall we go inside then?”

Carmen snorted as he opened the door, “Well shall we?” He said holding open the door.

Laura smirked as she slipped inside, tail flitting against him for a moment, and brushed herself down, “No weapon restrictions?” She asked, glancing his way.

“As long as you keep them secured, no,” Carmen said, “Though it’s polite to leave them in the cubby,” He added, pointing out a place to leave equipment as he started placing his katana in place.

“... I’m keeping my sword on me,” She replied, “Just in case, don’t want someone trying to steal it and then lightning on fire, it would stink terribly.” She still put her revolver into it, being polite was easy.

“Fair enough,” Carmen said before they ventured further into the building, eventually coming to the living area where the sisters were all lounging in various states of undress.

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“Ladies? I want you to meet my girlfriend, Laura Horn,” Carmen said.

And then as one all three sisters moved and locked in on her.

They were, in fact, as pretty as in his memories. “Hey, I’m looking to get a massage?” She said, bowing slightly, “Full body? How much would that be?”

“Oh? Ara-ara,~ is our Carmen-chan bringing his onee-sans some fresh meat?” The eldest purred, Miho if she wasn’t mistaken, with a sultry smile, “And I’m sure we can negotiate the price for such a lovely lady such as yourself.”

Heho nodded, “Do you want one of us? Or all of us?~” The second oldest asked.

Hiho just pouted (which had no right looking so sexy), “Or are you just greedy and don’t want us to play with Carmen-chan?~” The youngest teased.

Carmen… just facepalmed and seemed to be regretting everything at that moment.

“Mm, well, him bedding me and two others yesterday for, oh, over twelve hours certainly would imply that I’m not greedy, just a little selfish…” Laura replied, running a finger up Carmen’s spine, “I want my share of the partners too, after all. It’s only fair that I enjoy his concubines too, no?”

The sisters tittered while Carmen just shuddered.

“Well, before we get to work. I think it's only fair if we learned more about the one that stole Carmen-chan's heart,” Miho said with an imperious nod of her head, “So… saki and hotspring?”

“That sounds lovely, truly,” Laura replied with a smile, “I must admit, this is my first time going to a spa. Or getting a massage, for that matter… and the hot spring will be new for me too. A day of firsts all around!”

“... I should probably text Kego and ask him to escort everyone back to the manor…” Carmen muttered, “I don’t think we’ll be leaving anytime soon…”

Laura waved him off, “It’ll be fine. They can come get us when they’re done touring. Now, girls, do you take magic items as payment?”

“Honey, if you can make us official concubines? We'll do whatever you want!~” Hiho exclaimed.

Laura just looked at Carmen with an inquisitive look, making the demigod squirm.

“Lady Inari might’ve said something about me being ‘too vigorous for a single woman’ and… well yeah…” He muttered, “Still wondering how she even found out about that…”

“... She isn’t wrong…” Laura snarked before looking at the… three very thirsty sisters, “Well, I’m sure we can come to an agreement.”

“Again and again…” Heho mumbled, her tails lashing about excitedly.

“But first… sake and relaxation?” Laura suggested, “It’s my first time here, so… show the way?”

Miho, as the eldest, stepped forward and Laura tried not to stare at the bikini (the straining bikini) as she smiled.

“Of course this way please,” She said, “Oh and bathing suits are optional attire.~”

Laura smiled, which grew into a grin as she heard Carmen gulp.

“That’s fine, I didn’t bring one,~” Laura purred, tail and ears twitching, “I couldn’t find one that would fit the tail, it’s new to you see. He quite likes it, but he might like fox ones more… Carmen, dear, watch our stuff for me?~”

“S-Sure…” Carmen said, tugging at his collar.

“Oh, Carmen-chan just loves tails in general,” Heho said, “Oh let me tell you about the time a Lizard Yokai was visiting!” Carmen just covered his face and groaned before he scurried off to save himself the embarrassment.

“Oh, that sounds lovely. Was it a snake?” She asked in return, following closely, “I imagine they give wonderful hugs.”

“Yes,” Miho giggled, “She caught him staring and she said she didn’t have any gag reflex. I’ve never seen a demigod turn so red in my life!”

Heho nodded, “Yeah, I mean I guess it depends on their divine parent but a lot of demigods are pretty… well not shameless but don’t get embarrassed so easy. It’s always fun teasing him. So, I’m sure you have some juicy stories!”

“Well,~” Laura started, grinning like a shark… or a cat with the canary, “Just yesterday, when he found out Bast was piloting my body and making me feel everything happening to the other girls, he just intensified his relentless assault.~” Her tail flicked slightly, “Half blew my back out… but he was so, so red and embarrassed when he saw what he was about to do and with who.”

“Bast? Wait, wasn’t she mentioned on the HRR?” Hiho asked, tilting her head, “Oh… that’s Heavenly Realm Radio,” She added, seeing Laura’s curious look.

Miho nodded, “Yeah, she’s been adopted into the pantheon until she can fully recover,” She said, “When she’s fully recovered they’ll discuss if she wants to leave the pantheon or remain. It’s hardly the first time it happened.”

“She’s an Egyptian goddess of cats and, honestly, a lot of other things,” Laura explained, “Like the sun, purification, healing, and diseases. And protection.”

“I swear Gods collect domains like Miho collects admirers,” Heho teased with a smile.

“Well, in this case she was designed by Ra to be those things and hasn’t really changed much after that, Ra is the creator deity for the Egyptians and represents Order,” She continued, “He’s like a combination of Amaterasu and her grandfather… grandmother… Can you assign a gender or sex to an unknowable primordial force?”

“Not really,” Hiho said, “They generally are whatever they want to be. Kind of like how Lord Inari alternates between male and female depending on their mood and who they’re interacting with.”

“Makes sense, makes sense… but what about the in between?” She asked, “Bast did something to me once and I’m pretty sure I can do that again with some effort… anyone like that?”

There was, as it turned out, a lot of them… and the kitsunes could do it to themselves with ease, which made her rather aroused, it had to be said. But still, she could be professional about things!

“Did you know,” Laura started, “That I will not be carrying his first born children?” She asked, smirking wide, “A fairy woman will be instead. A pair of twins, or perhaps triplets, will be his first children.”

“Fae?” Miho looked disappointed, “He was always weak to a pretty face. But a Fae? Honestly I’m more worried for the children than anything.”

“Oh don’t worry, I made some very favorable deals with her after… and he did take me first,” Laura shuddered pleasantly, “That was when I learned I did enjoy being tied up…”

Hiho giggled, “Did you find out his breeding kink?” She asked, “Yeah, I’ll claim responsibility for that.”

“I did notice that,” She replied with a nod, “I quite enjoy it, and I’ll very much enjoy it when I tell him to breed me on our wedding night.”

“Tell her how you caused it,” Miho said dryly.

“With copious use of illusions,” Hiho said, “After it was all done he just looked so pleased with himself and relaxed. Apparently he already had it and just never realized.”

“That’s how that works, or so Bast tells me,” Laura said with a nod, “So, how many aphrodisiacs are you loading the sake with? Because I’m not opposed…”

“Well, if you’re curious Lady Inari has this brew, we got it for… a not small sum of Fuhonsen.” Miho said, “Though to safely use it it’ll have to be diluted as it's mainly used by gods. But even diluted humans would consider it THE date-rape drug… but that’s why you should never take it unless you’re with friends or people you trust.”

Hiho nodded, “Yep, I tried it once and oh my gods… if my sisters weren’t there I would’ve fucked everyone at that party.”

Heho giggled, “And it was a party of five hundred,” She added.

Miho snorted, “I know we seem ‘easy,’ but kitsunes default to teasing,” She explained, “We are not ‘loose’ women by any means. In fact, Carmen is the first person we’ve ever actually been intimate with… even if it started off as a job from Lady Amaterasu, we’ve grown rather attached to her son,” She explained.

“I’ll be sure to tell him that,” She replied with a wide grin, “He has a bit of a fetish for taking virginities, from what I’ve found.”

“Well… who doesn’t really?” Hiho asked, “I mean… nothing quite like introducing a blushing virgin to the pleasures of the flesh.”

“I was certainly one of those… then I became as bad as he is, if not worse…” Laura trailed off for a moment, “And I enjoyed helping bring Annabeth and Helena to the peaks of pleasure for their first times too, even if I was only a passenger.”

When she could think straight, anyway. She’d been a prisoner in her own body and loving it…

“But I’ll drink some of it… or a lot of it, I do share a body with a goddess and according to her memories that gives me a godly constitution in a lot of ways,” She continued, “Besides… I’m sure I’ll be nice and restrained so I don’t hurt someone.”

“Maybe we should slip into a different form and invite Carmen.” Hiho said, “I mean… we won’t give you a lot, that stuff is ridiculously expensive after all, but haven’t you ever wanted to be the center of attention of four guys?”

“Mm, perhaps but I think doing that in-between thing would be much more pleasant for Carmen,” She replied, “I’m not one for disloyalty and, besides, I want him to enjoy it just as much as I am… all of this will have to wait until after a proper massage though, you know happy ending and all?”

“Honey, are you sure you’re not related to us?” Miho teased, with a smile as they finally arrived at the hotspring.

“Bast assures me I have no japanese blood in me,” She replied with a nod, “But foxes are just cat software running on dog hardware, according to people that know what those terms mean, so it’s not like we’re that dissimilar either.”

“That isn’t wrong,” Hiho said, “So, another thing! We’re going to bring you up to date on modern technology!”

“If I touch your computer, it will explode,” She warned, “Unless it’s magic, I am antithetical to technology.”

“Oh, well… some tech heads owe me some favors,” Hiho said, “I think they’d welcome the challenge, besides getting divine-crafted electronics is so way beyond our budget it's hilarious.”

“Mm, well, I’d be happy to work with them and if I can make some… I’ll give them to you for free, as recompense for the saki you’ll be giving me,” She offered, hand going out to the kitsune, “If I can’t work it out, this is null and void of course.”

Hiho just giggled, “I mean… sure but knowing the tech heads they’ll keep working on it,” She said, “They’ll take it as a challenge, and their professional pride won’t allow them to walk away.”

“How’d you get a favor from them?” Laura asked curiously.

“I introduced them to their wives,” She answered, “Some of our cousins from Yokohama.”

“Lovely,” Laura replied with a nod, “But they’ll need me to test it for them anyway, now… I’m going to get undressed before I start boring you with technical magic details you don’t have the fundamentals to understand…” She paused, “Not that you aren’t knowledgeable about magic, you just don’t know my magic.”

She wasn’t being arrogant, just honest. Even most gods didn’t know the details of her magic. She didn’t know all of them either, but she knew the majority of it at least.

“Thought you’d never ask,” Miho said with a smile as she, with a deft movement, removed her bikini, “Done~” she teased with a smile.

Laura smirked and decided to be a bit more flashy with it, calling up flame filled Egyptian glyphs to cast off her dress and armor to stand naked before them. “You like?~” She purred in question.

“Yes,” The three said in unison, their tails all wagging happily.

She knew the bronze skinned catgirl look was in, but seeing how into it they were made her nervous… particularly with how she said she liked being restrained. She had the feeling she wouldn’t be walking out of the building on her own power.

“So… you like being restrained right?” Miho asked with a grin, “Tell me… Shibari?”

“Never had it done to me,” She replied, “Last time it was just with magic rope.”

“Oh you’re in for a treat!” Hiho exclaimed, “Sis really likes leaving knots in very stimulating places, the more you struggle the more you tease yourself!”

“Okay enough girls, first a soak, then a massage, then the happy ending!” Miho said sternly, “Let’s not distract ourselves!”

Laura shuddered, and not from it being cold, as she slipped into the hot bath, groaning as the water helped her relax… she had a feeling she was going to be very relaxed come the following morning…

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As for Laura’s new look…

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