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Nefer breathed a sigh of relief as she finally crossed the threshold of her destination, the bottom of her feet burning and her thighs chaffing. Ashru chirped in delight from Nefer's shoulders at the smell of foot and drink from the establishment. The merchant back in Port Ormos had described the rickety Flagship with perfect, irreverent detail, and it was just as cobbled together and sloppy as Nefer had imagined. Sumeru had been a carefully planned masterpiece, but nothing suited a rough and tumble creature like Nefer less. Nefer felt like she could breathe for the first time in her life.
"Hello. I was wondering if you had any available rooms? I'm not sure how long I will be staying but it'll be a few weeks as I try to establish more permanent lodging," said Nefer as she slid into a seat at the bar.
The bartender looked up at her and then pointed at a shorter man sitting at one of the tables. "You're going to want to talk to Paavo."
Nefer nodded. "Thank you." She slid over to Paavo's table and said, "I was told you're the one to ask about rooms. I'm trying to find somewhere more permanent, but in the meantime, I need somewhere to stay for a few weeks."
"Hundred thirty thousand mora for the week," said the man, not looking up from the papers he was reading.
Nefer sighed and pulled out her mora pouch. She counted out the coins and handed them to him. He pocketed it and handed her a key. "It says the room number."
"Thank you," said Nefer. She stood up and headed over to the bar. As much as her body craved the warm comforts of a bed, she was hungry and in the mood for a drink.
As her eyes scanned the bar, she noticed a woman in a heavy cloak at the end of it. A pair of antlers jutted out of the top of her head inbetween her long, blue hair. Even though she had her back to Nefer, it was obvious that she was keeping her head down. The only thing in front of her was a cup with a string hanging off of the rim. Nefer approached the woman cautiously, lest she spooked easily. "Hello. May I join you?"
The woman looked up, her teal eyes fluttering over Nefer nervously. Nefer's breath caught in her throat. The woman's features were delicate and soft, her hair falling across her shoulders in waves. If Nefer didn't know any better, she would have assumed she had stumbled upon a nature spirit. "O-of course. Please, make yourself comfortable," said the woman, nervously tapping her fingers.
Nefer settled into the seat next to the woman as Ashru jumped down from her shoulders onto the bar. The woman wore large gold bands around her neck that the cloak wasn't able to cover, and her hands were adorned with fine jewelry. Whoever this woman was, she was either someone of great importance or was well taken care of. "My name is Nefer and this is Ashru. May I ask your name?"
"I'm Lauma. I don't think I've ever seen you around Nasha Town before. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"I just arrived not even twenty minutes ago from Sumeru. Anything a newcomer like me should know?"
"Oh, Nod Krai is a bit of a lawless place, but if you traveled here all the way from Sumeru, I'm sure you can take care of yourself."
"You don't seem particularly lawless."
"No, Nod Krai's nature is something I'm trying to get used to myself."
Nefer studied Lauma, her eyes trailing down her heavy cloak to the cup in her hand. "May I buy you a drink in exchange for your time? I'm a merchant of sorts and I'm hoping to make my services available to the denizens of Nod Krai. It would be helpful to know what I'm up against."
A soft pink flickered across Lauma's cheeks. "I'm not particularly knowledgeable in matters of business within Nod Krai, but if you're careful and know what you're doing, then you're bound to succeed. The only thing is there's a lot of… unsavory folks in this town. I'd be careful who you ally yourself with."
Nefer smiled. "Well, are you someone I can trust?"
"I don't know… I'm trying to prove to myself that I am. In my current position… honestly, the responsibilities are overwhelming and exhausting and I'm not sure I'm the right person for the job. I hope to be. My answer probably doesn't instill confidence."
"On the contrary, it's a very honest answer. While your beauty already made me optimistic that I had chosen where to sit wisely, now I'm certain this is the case." Nefer placed her hand on Lauma's shoulder and gave it a squeeze.
The pink on Lauma's cheeks deepened into a bright red. "Your words exaggerate, surely. There are other beautiful women in this room."
"Perhaps, but you piqued my interest the most."
At that moment, the bartender slid up in front of Nefer and said, "What can I get ya?"
"Another round for her, please, and I'll have whatever she's drinking. I'll also have an order of berries and fried meat," said Nefer.
The bartender looked at her in confusion. "You also want tea?"
Nefer looked down at the cup in Lauma's hands. "Oh, would you like something with alcohol? No pressure if that's not to your tastes."
Lauma covered her face with her hand. "I… I've never been to a bar before. I didn't know what to order."
Nefer giggled. "That's alright. I'm new here, remember? I don't know what to order, either." She turned back to the bartender and said, "Anything you can recommend two inexperienced ladies?"
The bartender's eyebrows shot up. "How about some mead?" Nefer nodded and he poured them two glasses.
The drink was light and sweet. Nefer watched Lauma study her glass intently. When Lauma realized Nefer was staring at her, she blushed, the color traveling down her throat, and took a sip. "O-oh! That's not what I expected at all!"
Nefer smiled. "Is this your first time having alcohol?"
Lauma shook her head. "The Frostmoon Scions have various wines that we drink during the holidays, but nothing like this. Until now, I haven't been allowed into the city, but now that I am officially the Moonchanter, I have to learn the ways of Nasha Town."
"Your… this group you're part of… they don't let you leave?" Nefer's brow furrowed in worry.
"I was always special, always destined to become the new Moonchanter. They didn't want something bad to happen to me and, since I was always sick as a child, they kept me in the enclave. The other members are permitted to come to Nasha Town or go anywhere they choose. Honestly, I was a bit nervous about coming here, but it doesn't seem to be too bad."
"What are the Frostmoon Scions, then?"
Nefer listened intently as Lauma explained the ways of her people and the Frost Moon they held so dear. Nefer had been told Nod Krai was vastly different from any other place in Teyvat, but she had always assumed that was because it was a dangerous no man's land full of people trying to operate outside of the law. In many ways, it was, but Nefer felt that even the ground underneath her feet was different from anywhere else she had ever been. Even now, deep inside of a metal-walled city, Nefer could feel the humming of Nod Krai in her bones.
When Lauma finished her explanation, Nefer said, "So you're sort of like a demigod, then?"
Lauma laughed, the sound a delightful trill. It sounded like the most beautiful music Nefer had ever heard. "Not exactly. I'm simply more sensitive to kuuvahki than the other scions."
The food arrived and they ordered more drinks. As she gulped down the meat like a famished wild animal, Nefer asked Lauma more questions about Nod Krai. Eventually, Lauma finished her third drink and said, "I've talked so much about me and my home. Please, can I ask you some questions?"
Nefer's eyebrows raised. 'What do you want to know?"
"I've never been to Sumeru. I've always wondered what the lands beyond Nod Krai were like. Why did you leave and what made you come here?"
Nefer gave her a sad smile. "It's not a happy story and… well, I simply needed to start over. There was nothing remaining for me in Sumeru anymore."
Lauma's expression fell. "I'm so sorry."
Nefer shook her head. "Don't be. Nod Krai has been nothing but captivating so far." She fished her key out of her pocket and dangled it in front of Lauma. "Shall we continue our discussion somewhere a bit more private?"
Lauma's eyes grew wide. For a moment, Nefer thought she'd overstepped, but Lauma nodded. Nefer settled their tab, and they stood up from their seats. Lauma pulled her cloak tighter around herself. Nefer gathered all of her things and led Lauma towards her room. As they entered the room, Nefer was delighted to find it much bigger than any of the lodging she'd stayed in previously during her travels.
Nefer deposited her belongings onto a chair, then turned towards Lauma. The enchanting woman was hovering over by the door, looking around the room sheepishly as if she wasn't sure what to do with herself. She reminded Nefer of a spooked deer, a very cute one. As Ashru settled into a corner to nap, Nefer dropped her pointy gloves onto a table and slid up to Lauma's side. She cupped Lauma's chin with her hand and said, "Don't be shy. Feel free to make yourself at home."
Lauma's face turned bright red. "I… I wasn't sure if you just wanted to talk more or… I hope I'm reading the situation correctly. Things like this are a bit easier back home so I wasn't sure."
Nefer laughed. "Yes, I was hitting on you."
Something flickered in Lauma's eyes. "Oh, good!" Lauma rushed forward, knocking Nefer's hand aside, and pulled her into a kiss. The crackle of kuuvahki poured from Lauma's lips, tasting like fresh morning dew on a flower. Nefer licked into her mouth, desperate to taste. Lauma's lips were soft and opened under Nefer's touch; their tongues tangled together, hungry for each other.
Nefer was the first to step back, needing to catch her breath. Her eyes dropped downwards. The cloak had dropped from Lauma's shoulders, revealing the intricately cut dress she was wearing. The neckline hung low on her chest, the necklaces Nefer had seen peaking out from under the cloak sparkling in the dim light of the room. Nefer dropped her mouth to Lauma's neck, kissing it with reverence. She could feel Lauma's pulse thrumming against her lips.
Nefer kissed around the jewelry, her mouth moving down along the swell of Lauma's breast. She reached the edge of the fabric and looked up at Lauma, who nodded. Nefer pushed the dress down to Lauma's hips and took her nipple between her teeth. She swirled her tongue around the bud. Lauma breath hitched, and the sound traveled straight to Nefer's core. She took Lauma's other breast in her mouth, giving it the same treatment. Beautiful marks began to bloom across Lauma's skin.
"D-don't tease me," gasped Lauma. She leaned back against the door, her mouth open in pleasure. Her legs widened to accommodate Nefer between them.
Nefer smirked, proud of herself for making Lauma fall apart so soon. "Oh? And what would you like me to do?"
"Touch me," begged Lauma.
Nefer cupped the back of her neck and pressed her thumb to Lauma's lips. Lauma opened her mouth and wrapped her lips around Nefer's nail. "Where?" asked Nefer.
Nefer expected Lauma to blush or give her a coy answer. Instead, Lauma took Nefer's hand in hers, the hand that had been cupping Lauma's face, and pulled it under her skirt. Instead of fabric, Nefer felt wet heat. Her eyes widened and her brain short circuited. "Have you been like this the whole time?" asked Nefer.
Lauma shook her head. "I slipped them off while you were paying the tab. I wanted as little in the way as possible. It's a shame you took your gloves off, but I understand. Perhaps once you've cleaned them."
Nefer laughed, pressing her fingers into Lauma's folds. Lauma threw her head back as Nefer circled her clit with her index finger. "You're full of surprises," Nefer cooed. "You're not scared that my gloves might rip you open?"
"I didn't say my thoughts were always rational. I often yearn for that which I cannot have."
Nefer slipped her fingers inside Lauma, the heat enveloping her. She pressed her palm to Lauma's clit, pumping her fingers in and out. Then, Nefer slid down onto her knees and pushed the dress up Lauma's hips. Lauma spread her legs even further, giving Nefer a full view of her. Nefer pressed her mouth to Lauma's folds, her sweetness exploding onto Nefer's tongue. She circled Lauma's clit with her finger. Lauma may not have been a demigod, but she tasted divine.
It didn't take long for Lauma to throw her head back and scream, her body shaking. A rush of wetness flooded Nefer's mouth and she licked Lauma through her orgasm. Lauma covered her mouth with her hand to stifle the noise. As she came down from her high, she slumped against the door, out of breath.
Nefer stood up and licked her lips. She was proud of her work, but far from done. She held out her hand and said, "Shall I escort you to bed, my deer?"
Lauma's expression tightened and she dragged Nefer towards the bed herself. Nefer straddled Lauma's hips and pressed her wrists into the mattress, holding her down. Lauma yoinked her hand out from Nefer's grasp and pulled Nefer into a kiss by the back of her neck. Lauma's freed hand traveled down Nefer's back to her hip. "I want to taste you, too," gasped Lauma into Nefer's mouth.
"Who am I to say no?" said Nefer. She began to roll off of Lauma, but Lauma grabbed her hip.
"No. I want you on top of me."
Nefer's eyes widened. "Are you sure?"
Lauma nodded. "You can grab my horns if you need to."
Lauma was going to be the death of Nefer. She released Lauma's other hand and shifted until her thighs bracketed Lauma's chest. Lauma pushed Nefer skirt up to her hips, revealing Nefer's black underwear. Lauma hooked her finger into the fabric and pulled it out of the way. Nefer sighed as she felt Lauma's hot breath on her sensitive skin.
Lauma's mouth was a furnace as it devoured Nefer whole. It took all of her willpower not to rock down onto Lauma's face. Lauma's tongue danced across Nefer. Nefer's knees shook from the pleasure. Lauma pressed her thumb against Nefer's core and said, "Is there something wrong with my horns?"
"Huh?"
"Well, I told you that you can grab them, and you're not." Nefer couldn't see Lauma's face, but she could tell by the tone of her voice that she was pouting.
Nefer laughed. She reached for Lauma's horns and grabbed them at the base. "Like this?"
"Exactly. You can pull if you want. They're not fragile." With that, Lauma returned to the task at hand.
It didn't take long for Nefer's orgasm to crack through her body. She moaned as her eyes rolled back into her skull and she tightened her grip on Lauma. The release vibrated through her body, an explosion of stars behind her eyelids. Lauma's mouth was firm and unrelenting as Nefer rode the high.
Nefer rolled off of Lauma as she recovered. Lauma didn't try to stop her, and Nefer collapsed into the mattress. Lauma rolled onto her side and tucked her hands under her head as she stared at Nefer. "Was that suitable?"
Nefer nodded. "And then some."
Lauma cupped Nefer's cheek and said, "Good because I don't want to stop." She sat up suddenly and pulled her dress up and over her head. Some of her jewelry and horn ornaments went with it, but she paid it no mind. Then, she turned to Nefer and grabbed her hand, pulling it to her breast. It felt soft and heavy. "Touch me as much as you want and then, let me touch you."
The next few moments were a blur. Lauma's hands pulled at Nefer's clothes. Her belt was thrown across the room and her halter top and skirt followed after it. Lauma made even quicker work of Nefer's bra and underwear. They tangled together, skin touching skin in every place that it could. Nefer felt desire pool hot and heavy in her stomach as she grinded herself against Lauma's thigh. Lauma slipped two of her fingers into Nefer. Nefer moaned, her head spinning from the delirium of arousal.
"Does this feel good?" asked Lauma. Nefer nodded as Lauma slipped a third finger inside her. "Do you want more?"
"Yes, ahhh… yes!" Nefer didn't know what Lauma was talking about, but she would agree to anything if it meant Lauma would keep touching her.
Suddenly, there was a hot pulse of power. Nefer looked around as green energy swirled around Lauma and condensed around her hips. Nefer's eyes widened as a green phallic appendage formed. Lauma grasped the middle of it with her hand. "Well? What do you think?"
Nefer wondered if she'd never actually made it to Nod Krai. Did she collapse in the desert and hallucinate the most fascinating, gorgeous woman possible? "You… you can just do that?"
"I don't attach it to myself like this normally, but kuuvahki is very useful on long nights where I find myself alone."
Nefer angled her hips to line herself up with the tip. Slowly, she pulled it into her. She gasped as it filled her inch by inch. Lauma pushed in deeper and Nefer moaned as she felt Lauma bottom out. "Fuck… you have amazing tastes in dildos," said Nefer, out of breath.
Lauma giggled. "I thought you might like it. I've gotten rave reviews from some of the other Frostmoon Scions."
Nefer frowned. "You have a girlfriend?"
Lauma shook her head. "Nothing like that. We just like to blow off steam together."
Nefer breathed a sigh of relief and rocked her hips down onto Lauma, who pushed up her hips to meet Nefer. They moved against each other until Lauma paused and sat up, slipping her cock out of Nefer. "Roll over for me, please. I think you'll like this," said Lauma.
Nefer gave her a confused look, but rolled over onto her stomach as asked. Lauma kneeled behind her. She grabbed Nefer's hips and pulled them up so that Nefer was arching her back. Nefer pressed her face into the mattress as Lauma pushed her green cock back into Nefer.
The slapping of skin on skin filled the room. Nefer couldn't keep herself together anymore. She screamed as Lauma fucked into her relentlessly. The press of Lauma's fingers to her clit was all it took for her to dig her fingers into the comforter and orgasm for a second time. Lauma didn't let up. She fucked Nefer through her orgasm and into the next one. Nefer felt herself falling apart under Lauma, but she didn't dare tell her to stop. She was so wet that she could feel her juices rolling down her thighs into the mattress below her.
After Nefer's fourth release, Lauma finally relented. She pulled out of Nefer with a wet pop. Nefer moaned and, without the support of Lauma's cock inside her, her hips flattened onto the bed. She felt a hand in her hair and she realized her eyes were closed. She opened her eyes to see Lauma lying on the bed next to her, smiling.
"I think you killed me," said Nefer. "How am I supposed to return the favor?"
Lauma shook her head. "No need. This was pleasure enough for me."
Nefer felt her eyes grow heavy. She knew that she was powerless to fight the incoming exhaustion, but before she drifted off, she said, "I better see you in the morning."
Nefer didn't wake until the midday sun filtered in through the windows and into her eyes. She felt sore from the top of her head to the bottom of her toes, but at the same time, she felt like she'd had the best sleep of her life. She rolled over onto her back and frowned when she realized she was alone. At the very least, she was in her room at the Flagship. That meant that not everything from the day before had been a dream.
As she sulked over the beautiful woman that must have been nothing more than a figment of her imagination, her eyes fell on a folded piece of paper on her side table. She picked up the paper and opened it. Her eyes grew wide.
Sorry I had to run off, but I'd love to see you again. Stop by the Frostmoon Enclave when you can. I don't know when I'll be in Nasha Town next, but I would love to see you again.
~Lauma, Moonchanter of the Frostmoon Scions
Nefer smiled. Nod Krai was shaping up to be a very interesting place.