Arkuss <Opening the door, Shanna was humming some elvish tune to herself, carrying a small bucket of water, a pair of sponges and a scrub brush. Once the door was fully open, she blinked several times, nose twitching every bit as her ears. Blue eyes peered at the sight and she tilted her head a bit, at first only seeing the Amazon and that wing, whose owner was nicely hidden, and was about to turn to leave when she saw the lion shift slightly. "Umm, Neflari?" she spoke in that exaggerated way most did when they were TRYING to be silent but were in fact much louder than normal. "Neflari, are you awake?" taking a step inside, the elf quickly shut the door behind herself and looked around the room. Seeing the wall, the floor around the bed and those sheets, she nearly dropped the cleaning instruments then and there. "OH MY GOD. Neflari, what did you do?" she looked over the Amazon's naked form for a second then turned away, a bit embarrassed to see hir in such a state.>

Neflari mmfs as he hears that familiar voice, blushing some as this was, well, not the best display either of them have been in before. He winces a bit as his muscles protest some, but manages to turn over a little, that wing still laying across the herm beside him. If he had been more awake or less embarrassed he probably would have laughed at that expression but as it was he just looked a little sheepish. "Umm...I think it's kind of obvious..." The soreness got his mind woken up enough for a bit of humor though, a slight smile forming on that femcum-matted muzzle. "Or did you mean the details?"

Arkuss <The elf blinks quickly, walking over to the table and putting down the cleaning supplies. "Ohh, no, I can pretty much see what actually happened." Tilting her head she walked toward the bed, then backed away as she hit the wall of spent sex and sweat. "So much for my easy day. Shi cracked the frame." Speaking lightly, a bit of a chill ran up her spine. "Shi cracked the gods be damned frame." Gesturing to the split, the elf just stared for a bit, then looked to the lion. "Umm, you look a mess, Lion King." She moved around the bed, tilting her head and frowning. "This bedding is ruined, there is no way it can get fully cleaned and unstained. Elder's sake Neflari, what got into you two?">

Neflari those observations by the elf really just made him blush more, that sheepish look returning as he manages to sit up, muscles still sore but complaining less now that they had been moved a little. "Well...you know how strong shi is. I'm kind of surprised the bed held up." He giggles a bit, mind fairly awake now and surprisingly calm and clear, most likely as a result of such a solid sleep after that workout. "How to phrase it...a combination of immense stress for both of us with no release since the first night we arrived, several days of isolation during which Athena has been particularly worked up the whole time restraining hirself and, well, you can imagine there aren't many other good outcomes." He finally shrugs, that was the best he could give without reviewing all the details.

Arkuss <Crossing her arms under her tunic covered breasts, the elf just nods her head. "Well, firstly, that frame is only holding you up because of the central support. Secondly, haven't you two heard of a little thing called masturbation. It is what most people use when in a certain pent up condition. Thirdly, and I am not believing I am asking this, did you and she use your herbs? And fourth, final and most important...I HAVE TO CLEAN THIS PLACE NOW." She spoke firmly, not in loud tones, trying to not awaken the Amazon. "Elder's will, how am I going to explain this to the House Boss. Replacing beds are not easy or cheap." Pouting, she went to continue when the Amazon rolled over, dark violet eyes looking at the smaller female and lips smiled. "Good morning, Shanna. Do be a good girl and go fetch us some breakfast. I need to talk to my lion, ALONE." The elf girl lifted a hand, but Athena tsk-tsk’d her and she nodded. "Right, might as well go fetch you breakfast too, will allow me time to talk to the House Boss about the bed and get a bigger bucket.” She paused. "And a mop." Walking to the door she stopped and looked back, lips spread in a wry grin. "Ohh, by the way, Lion King, Thirty-Three will probably be wanting to see you today. Unless you are otherwise occupied." Pushing open the door, she exited and left the pair alone once again.>

Neflari meeps as the elf goes into a little rant, not that she didn't have every right. Whatever the motivations, they had been rather reckless idiots but damn was it good. "Umm...I really don't know. Sorry about this..." He blinks, feeling the Amazon move, not realizing shi had been waking up. He caught sight of those beautiful eyes, mrrring softly even as shi directed the elf. He looks to the door as she is about too leave, a small groan as he thought about having to face the felinoid now. Thankfully he did not strain anything too badly but he had a feeling she would not be too pleased at pushing himself so soon in recovery. A small sigh as the door closes, working up a bit of a smile again as he looks to his mate and owner. "Well, good morning my Amazon. It will be an interesting one."

Arkuss <The Amazon reaches up and slaps the lion lightly on the cheek the stretching out long, the bed creaking with protest. "How are you feeling, MY Master." Shi spoke those words with smirk, a levity in hir eyes that he truly had not seen before. Shi appeared almost...content at the moment, as if nothing was in hir mind but the moment. "You tell Thirty-Three every gushing detail should she give you lip for doing this. I have wanted that since I laid eyes on you first." Lowering a hand, shi rubbed hir large belly and let out a heavy, yet pleased sigh. "Care to wager the expression on Shanna's face when I inform her she will be cleaning us as well?" those eyes sparked with mischief, another side of the Amazon not seen but rarely. "I dreamt of you through the night. And lionesses like you. It was very odd." She grins and shifts to roll and sit up on the edge of the bed, which cracked a bit more. "DO I bear your marks upon my shoulders and neck, Neflari?">

Neflari blinks at the slap, smiling more as shi seemed in quite a pleasant mood, and somehow content, truly content, something he had never known hir to be though he did not realize it until now. "Kind of sore...but I am well. And do not worry about Thirty-Three, she will not be pleased but she is very understanding." As shi lets out that sigh and rubs hir belly he leans down, kissing the slight bulge several times, purring quite happily. A giggle met her mention of the elf being put through more work involving their mess. "That sounds like an interesting sort of dream. The part about lionesses, at least...I wonder if you have a few other urges buried within, still?" He shifts around some, moving to sit at the edge of the bed and drawing those wings inward again, muscles continuing to bitch at him but they were getting better. He looks to hir and smiles, giving a nod. "Yes, you do."

Arkuss <Nodding her head, she grinned. "I should be worried, but for a change, I do not care. The Ranking tournament is soon and I have weighed the fighters within this House." Shi said nothing else after that, only standing and walking to the small window overlooking the sands, there were few training this day, as the Master of the House had deemed fit a day of rest for the Chain. "I am going to kill Zebek and claim the kitty for you, Neflari. That is my gift to you for the gift you have given me." Looking back to the bed, shi smiled wide and those eyes absolutely sparkled. "Just you do not go getting it into your head that you are the Alpha here. Or I might have to test that upon the sands." The Amazon walked over to the table near the door, looking at Shanna's paltry cleaning supplies and laughing. "I wonder if she will ever be able to look upon us or this room in the same light again.">

Neflari as shi rises he stretches out, wings fluttering some as those muscles are drawn as well. He watches the tall warrior move about the room, shi looked more beautiful somehow than he could remember, despite being as big a mess as he was. He eventually rises as well, a slight wobble on those sore legs before finding his balance, apparently his body had held up better than expected. It would no doubt remain a bit sore and stiff for a couple days but he should be able to function. "Thank you, Athena." He purrs softly, smiling warmly. "What happened last night...I do not think I could do with such intensity again without you being in the throes of Mother's Call. It is something that comes out in the act of mating...truly mating...someone I love." His tail flicks a little as he moves to where shi stops near the door, arms wrapping around hir from behind, pressing gently into that soft belly. "You are my Alpha and you always will be. I never want that to change. Though I wonder...what 'method' might you use to test that on the sands? It could be quite entertaining for the Chain I imagine." A soft laugh heard again. He glances down to the cleaning supplies. "Well, it may be a little awkward for a while. I am sure she will get over it, though."

Arkuss <Nodding lightly, hir hands lowered to the lions, resting upon that belly. "Still, some things cannot be unseen and for that elf, this is probably something she never wished to. Unless she was a part of it." The Amazon tilted hir head and thought on something for a few moments. "I find the fact that you need ask what methods I would use upon the sands a bit disturbing, my lion. Have I ever used any methods that were not meant to lead me to win?" she turned within that embrace and let his head rest against the massive tits. "As much as I would enjoy seeing Shanna's face, I think I will go and get myself cleaned up. You will do the same I hope, before going to the infirmary." Shi lowered hir hand and swatted one of those round rump cheeks. "And remember, any lip and you start going into detail. Messy, sticky, gooey detail." Lowering hir head, she kissed the top of his before parting. The Amazon walked from the room quickly in a manner unlike any prior, hir footfalls were lighter and shi swayed hir hips in a more womanly fashion. Closing the door behind hir, shi left the lion alone with his thoughts.>

Neflari hmms and nods a little at that, mrrring as he feels those breasts against his face, nuzzling against the soft, heavy mounds. "I would not object to her participation, though it is for another time." He gets a bit of mischievous grin on his face. "Well, given how you fare in bed, I suppose we would not be giving *that* kind of show on the sands, then." Oh, he was in a mood as well it seems and the ease with which he gave that suggestion hinting at 'adventures' he may have had in his time before meeting hir. A smile as shi kisses his head, releasing hir and watching hir go, noticing that difference in hir steps, the sight making him quite happy indeed. He remains there for a few minutes, sorting out some stray thoughts but surprisingly not much was there to be dealt with for once. It would be a little time before Shanna returned with any breakfast so best to get cleaned up, moving to head out for a bath as well. Sticky, matted fur was not all that pleasant.

Arkuss <When the pair returned from their baths, they found the elf within their room scrubbing the floor quickly with the thick bristles brush, a larger bucket of sudsy water nearby. Looking up as they entered, she scowled a bit. "I removed the sheets and had the poor House slave take them to the refuse pile to be burnt. The House Boss will talk to Master Lannus about a new bed when he has time. So I suggest you be very careful not to damage this any further with your exploits." Sitting back, she wiped her forehead with her arm and exhaled. "You two are away and far the strangest pair I have ever known. That must be part of the reason you are so effective on the sands, no one truly knows what you are going to do next." Ohh, yes the elf was in a rare mood, having spent the last half hour on her knees scrubbing spunk and sweat from the area around where the Amazon usually just rested. "Your plates are over there, on Neflari's table." turning to begin the scrubbing again, she muttered something about 'horny rabbits' 

Arkuss <and 'sexually frustrated mice'. Athena walked to the table and picked up a plate, handing it to Neflari. Smirking, she gave him a wink. "The day is still young, sweet Shanna. And we have very little to do this day.">

Neflari their return ended up being timed almost perfectly, a smile given to the Amazon as shi approaches before he opens the door, stepping inside. Well, it was at least smelling close to normal in the room again, the lion looking to the elf hard at work cleaning that area, with the coverings gone the damage was more evident on the bed, even with the support it still seemed a bit puzzling that it held up under what had to be several hundred pounds of combined weight between them. He accepts the plate, grinning a bit at the wink as he begins to eat, suddenly finding himself quite hungry indeed. He lets the Amazon speak, a moment between hir last word and his own began. "Mmm...you are right, my Amazon." Eyes move to the elf again, playful but somehow genuine smile there. "We do quite appreciate the effort in taking care of things for us this morning..."

Arkuss <The elf was about to respond but just shakes her head, content to ignore the 'couple' at the moment. The Amazon ate in silence, famished as shi found hirself to be after the evening and morning, she still ate slowly. Watching the elf for a time, she turned eyes to the window and the cloudy sky outside. The three were surrounded by silence for a long while, the elf finally stopping and tossing the well used brush into the bucket. "I am off to get a clean rinse. With all do respect, Chain Mates, next time you can clean up your own damnable mess." She pout-glared at them before lifting the bucket and departing the room. Watching her depart, the Amazon lightly. "She has such a wonderful ass.">;

Neflari he finishes his food before too long, he never could slow himself in eating much when he was hungry. Setting the plate down he watches the elf again, though it took not long before she finished, apparently, being met with that odd pouting glare before she left. He giggles a bit at the comment from Athena. "Well yes she does. Nice legs, too." He leans against hir shoulder gently, a purring coming after a short moment, a paw coming to rest on hir belly. "We really should reward her for putting up with us...we'd be in much worse position by now without her help."

Arkuss <Thinking for a time, the Amazon pats the lion on the hand. "We introduced her to Thirty-Three, did we not? I think THAT is quite reward enough for her." Ponders a bit. "You think she has nice legs? I think they are a bit thin myself." Stretching out hir own powerful appendages, the fighter places hir plate to the side and rises, walking to hir chest. Kneeling, she opens it and pulls out a heavy tunic and a pair of leather pants. Dressing before the lion, shi runs fingers through hir hair before returning to the bed. "I should make an appearance before the Chain Boss, it is nearly noon and he must be worried sick." The look shi gave him spoke of grand disdain. "Get your ass to the infirmary before she comes to find you." Leaning inward, the Amazon kisses him upon the mouth gently, then withdraws and turns to leave.>

Neflari a small nod. "You are right, I think that is quite a reward." He looks down at hir powerful, bread thighs and strong legs, purring deeply at the sight. "I never said they were better than yours. I don't think that's even possible." He grins some as shi walks over to dress, purring softly as that kiss comes eventually, returning it. "Good idea. I will see you later on, then." He watches as shi leaves before going to dress himself, still taking advantage of wearing his silks though this was a less sheer, black colored set, perhaps more practical for his normal duties though it was still designed to hang off every important curve. He leaves the room, heading for the infirmary now, muscles still bothering him but he didn't seem to even have a limp in his stride.

Arkuss <The infirmary was like the rest of the House this day, quiet and for the most part uninhabited. Without training, there was little for the physicians and the assistants to do but tend those few present and sort and re-sort supplies. Thirty-Three, while not the head physician, most likely would be. She hovered over an injured fighter, a sow of considerable heft,slowly wrapping her injured shoulder and thigh. Her eyes were normal, so the lion could tell she worked by mundane means at the moment. Her skilled hands tightening the bindings and the porcine gave a light squeal but nodded in thanks. Standing up, the felinoid looked to the lion and pursed lips. Neflari could see that the jagged red mark under her red left eyes was considerably longer now, and appeared a bit raw, perhaps an after show of her strain. Stepping around several beds, she came to him, her long blue tunic doing little to hide what he had so many times seen underneath. "Are you alright? You do not carry your usual look of consternation upon your face.”

Neflari enters the infirmary and notes the quietness, it was actually a welcome change. It did not take long to find the felinoid, watching as she tends to the sow, though taking a look at the sow as well...that was one type he had never had experience with. He files that tidbit away, something to explore later, perhaps. He looks up at the felinoid approaches, seeing that jagged mark was longer now. He remembers Athena's words last night, trying not to focus on it too much. They chose their paths though he still did not always understand why they felt he was worth the sacrifices. A smile grew more, taking in the form he always had liked, though it was not meant to be his. "I am actually feeling better than I have in some time, though a little sore. I worked out many things with Athena last night...and learned as well, a lesson I should have long ago."

Arkuss <That youngish face crinkled as she pondered the meaning behind those words, smart as she was it did not appear that she deduced the true nature of them though. "I hope you do not over exert yourself Neflari. It will take times for the muscles to fully return to the state needed for you wings to work properly. Any undue strain or stress could stunt the development." Walking around behind him, she reached out to touch the left wing, softly sliding her hands along the arches before taking a few feathers between her fingers and studying them. "You are a most rare creature, I must admit that I am not exactly sure my deductions are totally valid. I do know that you MUST be careful until your muscles have returned to form." Walking around to stand before him, she smiled that usual slight lip curl, making her look even younger than normal. "I do not see why I should keep you from enjoying your day. Though I think you should go to the aviary and see if you might be able to spread them fully again. I could go with you 

Neflari secretly did have fun sometimes in weaving the things he said and it seems to have worked in this case. Not that he had any problem discussing the matter with the felinoid but he knew her reaction to it. A glance over his shoulder as she moves to examine the wings, a soft purr and that left wing shifted a little at the touch and his purring grew louder as fingers worked over more of the wing. A small sigh as the sensations ended, smiling up to her as she moves in front again. "I know. Those muscles especially I am cautious with. I think I could spread them fully now, though I don't dare consider flying of course." He ponders for a moment. "I would be fine on my own, but I would not mind your company if you do not have other duties right now. We have never gotten to spend much time together."

Arkuss <Looking around, she nodded her head. "I think the assistants can handle this without me for a time. Besides, I have been meaning to discuss something with you. Concerning Athena." She paused. "It is nothing serious mind you, just something you might like to know about hir at present." The felinoid gestured to a young human assistant and informed the male that she would be departing for a time and to fetch her should something critical arise. Loosening the belt about her waist, she let the tunic sag a bit. "I believe you know the way." She spoke, allowing him to lead them to the aviary. While upon the walk, she discussed things that he already knew, though she did not come out right and mention Mother's Call by name. Her manner indicated that she was just theorizing as best she could since the Amazon was refusing to allow her to examine hir fully, and she ended that train of conversation with the 'just be careful' line that missed the mark by a day. Upon arriving at the aviary, the felinoid let out a heavy exhale and took in the sight. She seemed to stand a bit taller and press shoulders back now, either genuinely glad to be in such a place or to present a more commanding presence for the few free that milled around the gazebo. "Alright NEflari, when you are ready, I want you to spread them as far as you can. As soon as you feel strain, stop immediately and tell me. We need to note your progress one way or the other." Stepping forward, she placed a hand under his tunic and over the center of his chest.>

Neflari waits till she has gotten the assistant set then heads off with her towards the aviary. Listening to her speak he nods some here and there, it was well familiar to him now and then some. As they reach the end of that conversation he just smiles up at her. "I know, do not worry." He tilts his head a bit at the change in her as they arrive, glad to see she seemed to enjoy this so far. He glances around, making sure there would be enough room and mrrs a bit as he feels that strong hand rest against his chest. "All right. It has been so long since I last did this..." He relaxes himself, closing his eyes and willing the long unused yet familiar muscles into one of the simplest actions, those feathered wings slowly spreading outward,,,and outward. Going slowly it took a couple long minutes but they continued to extend, not running into any problems thankfully. At last they reached the fullest they could be, the span at least double his own height and probably more, the structure more evidently now resembling that of an eagle or swan perhaps rather than the smaller, quick wings of a songbird such as Xian.

Arkuss <Watching the wings unfold intently, their majestic nature was not lost on her. Whistling lightly as she felt the muscles of his chest stretch and expand, she gave a nod to her head, smiling widely. "Ohh, that is excellent. Your muscle memory has not diminished one bit. The spell seems to have just taken your mind knowledge from you. Your body feels right, and by this example you seem to have no difficulty exploring you limits. Very good Neflari, very, very good." Thirty-Three was practically beaming as she removed that hand, using it and the other to shift your tunic into a bit more presentable state. "I would not think about flying for at least a couple more weeks though. You will have to develop the core muscles much more than they are now. But this is much further along than I had thought you would be." Stepping back, she looked at the outstretched wings for a long while, but suddenly noticed they had gained the attention of those free present, who talked amongst themselves and gestured in the lion's direction. "I think that you should put them away Neflari, you have given them quite enough of a show." Turning, she looked at the gathered; two males,one older and one merely a boy and three females, one appearing ancient the others of middle age.>

Neflari opens his eyes, looking out at the length of them on each side, he had forgotten just how large his wingspan was. He smiles as 33 runs over her assessment of them, nodding a bit. "Yes, everything seems to still work like it used to, just have to get my mind connected again." He blushes a bit as she mentions the few people watching, drawing the wings back in, this part a quicker process though he still did not rush it. "Yeah...don't want to attract too much attention I suppose." He looks up at the felinoid. "Well, you are the first to see that since I was taken as a slave." He tentatively flutters those wings a bit, everything felt in place. "I am very glad to have them back."

Arkuss <Studies the group and then turns back to the lion. "Just remember to take it easy. Stretching them is one thing, flying or gliding is another. And it would be a long fall, if something went wrong. I doubt even Athena could catch you." That green eyes darkened and she settled on his. "I am serious, Neflari. You want to take to the air, you come and get me first. Do not try to show off for Athena or Shanna or anyone." Setting her jaw, 33 stepped back around to lightly run her hand along the wings again, fingering the feathers only a bit, not walking to place too much residue upon them. "I think that your life is going to become much more complicated, dear lion. There is no hiding them now." As she circled around back to the front, her hand reached to lightly touch that scar under her eye. "And just so you know, I would do it again.">

Neflari looks over at the group for a moment, smiling and giving a small nod before turning to face the large felinoid again. "I know. Any sort of flying is a long ways off. I promise I'll see you before trying anything." He mrrs as she runs that hand along the wing, another nice sensitive area he had now. He blinks, shaking his head a bit as she says that last part. "I know, Thirty-Three." He moves closer, arms wrapping around in a close hug. "That is the lesson I figured out last night...all of you choose these things you do for me. It will never be easy for me...but I can accept that." He sighs a bit, looking into her eyes. "Thank you."

Arkuss <Accepts the hug, blinking a bit, thinking that she only reached for it because it tingled and the words happened to emerge at the same moment. But the muscled felinoid lightly patted the lions shoulder. "Athena, you and myself have seen and done things that none here will ever understand. House Gallus bonded us in friendship and loyalty. Those are stronger chains that any that will be forged by any mortal creature. I believe that even dear little Shanna, though outside our bonds, is equal to the task. I have a feeling that Athena is about to do things none in the House have thought possible. And shi will need all of us to keep the position shi claims." Tilting head, she placed a light kiss upon the feline's head. "Shi has weighted and measured this House, I am sure of it. And your wings have granted hir the courage to show them all what a true Amazon is worth.">

Neflari mms and holds against her for a moment, it was always comforting, and listens to those words, realizing how true all of it was. He smiles gently at the kiss to his head, a small blush forming. "Yes. It even amazes me sometimes, still. And Athena said as much this morning..." He finally releases that hug. "Everything I am...is for hir." He stretches a bit, a glance around the aviary again. "I do not have much for today...will you return to the infirmary or would you like to, ah, do something else?"

Arkuss <Pondering that, she would get a playful look upon her face. "Though you have quite the amount of feminine wiles about you, I do not wish to become one of your growing harem." The chuckle form her reminds him of that strangeness of her appearance and mannerisms and mentality. Her true age was ever hard to pin down, and she seemed to slide from learned elder to giddy teen on a whim. Even having been with her all this time, none in the group from House Gallus had ever gotten a straight answer when it came to her age or place of origin. Not that it mattered, she always seemed to arrive when they needed her aid most. "I will return to my duties, such as they are today. And I will leave you to enjoy your free time. We are likely to all be quite busy shortly. Care to walk me back?">