Keep Me Warm, Serenity~

New Lust
Kessicia wasn’t sure what had happened, but she knew one thing well enough – it had made her feel good.

After her retrieval of the iLac from the Neutral Grounds, she had come across a poor unfortunate man walking the road. He had been quick to take to her natural appeal and since she was feeling a bit low from having had her magic temporarily shut off, she had wanted to feel attractive again. She had convinced the man to go with her behind a boulder to help figure out her iLac… along with other things. And it had been at the climax of those other activities that something strange had happened.

She’s apparently swallowed his soul. She’d felt it leave his body and merge with hers, remembering that feeling from when the succubus had attempted it on her. The warmth of the soul had filled her stomach with a heat that ran through her veins and invigorated every inch of her. The body, interestingly enough, was still alive as she took the time to examine it. He simply lay there, his face completely blank as he stared up at the sky above. Still alive but nothing but a fleshy husk. How… strange.

After that, Kessicia had continued her journey back towards the major cities of Fiore. Somewhere along the lines, she had found herself following a trail along the border of Bosco. She didn’t know much of the neighboring country but she also felt no desire to enter it, at least not yet. In time, she would surely walk across the lands and begin to expand her power and influence… but she needed to establish those first. So on she walked, taking her time and enjoying the freedom to just go where she pleased.

She found herself walking along a trail that was heading up a hillside. Before her iLac disconnected from the lacrimanet, she checked to see where her position was. Apparently she was still along the border of Bosco, heading up to a landform called… the Serene Cliff. It was, according to the net, a truly beautiful spectacle of nature. It was a long running cliff that looked out over the sunset and there were several spots along the cliffside that would reflect and retract the light, creating a dazzling display of colors and light. Sounded like a perfect place to camp out for the night and, if she were lucky, she’d find some soul that felt the same way. As luck would have it, it seemed fate was on her side this night. She spotted the thin, billowing stream of smoke rising from a fire and approached it without hesitation, not bothering to hide her advance.

“Good evening,” she greeted the woman before her. “I was wondering if I might share your fire for a while.”

New Lust
Kessicia had dealt with ruffians before, having come from a life as a slave. There had been plenty of times that she, in her caravan of similarly captive people, had come to a fireplace near the waning hours of the day. And more times than she could count, her masters had offered her up to the men and women of the camp in exchange for a fee. So in truth, Kessicia was prepared to come upon some kind of bandit or thug that would see her beauty and make plans for her. That was fine now; if they attempted any ill use, they would find themselves sorely outdone by her magic and abilities now. In fact, she was almost counting on it.

But instead, she was greeted by a much lovelier sight. A woman, perhaps a few years older than her, a dashingly pretty redhead whom caused the reborn succubus to pause. She wore a gorgeous kimono that seemed to glimmer in the fading light, Kessicia admiring the intricate designs upon the fabric. She was an opulent woman and the succubus didn’t even pretend she didn’t take a moment to look her over and smile softly, in an approving manner. Her eyes did not halt on the eyepatch that adorned her face, covering a single eye from sight. Instead, she walked forward enough to present herself fully to the woman, not wanting to hide in the shadows. “I wouldn’t dream of it. As you can see, I’m quite unarmed,” Kessicia explained, taking a moment to turn around and show that nothing was hidden anywhere. It was also giving her a moment to show off her full form to the woman.

“I apologize for the intrusion; I was hoping to be closer to a city by now but… I tend to get lost in the world if I’m not paying attention,” she apologized as she took a seat, laying herself out much like a model during a photoshoot. She did lean a bit forward to hold out her hand, offering out a handshake for the woman. “I’m Kessicia, by the way. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I never thought I’d run into such a stunning woman out in the wilderness. Part of me is happy I got lost,” she said flirtatiously, unashamedly hitting on the woman.

New Lust
There were a lot of things that were coming naturally to Kessicia now that never did before. Her movements, her overall sexual attitude – they were all still rather new to her. She’d only know a bit about sexuality and that was because her former masters had attempted to beat it into her. But the soul that she had rightfully stolen had offered insights and her instincts took over before she even had time to think about it. As her mind caught up, she found herself reveling in the new attitude that surrounded her and often would just let her body and soul work. It was the same as she slid down to the ground and essentially presented herself like a model for the woman. She was wearing her usual garb; a tight black unitard that wrapped itself around her torso and through her thighs like a wrapper. She had black boots on that ran up to her knees, as dark as the rest her outfit. The unitard wrapped around her neck in such a manner that it looked much like a scarf and it was cut provocatively that the sides of her ample bosom could be seen.

“Actually you’d be surprised. I’m usually quite bad with words. Actions; that’s entirely different but haven’t quite managed to get language down to be… honeyed, as you say. But perhaps I was lacking the proper muse,” she gave the woman right back, a churlish grin upon her lips. Pandora introduced herself and Kessicia reached out to take her hand in a simple shake. And the strangest thing happened – she felt a spark. It wasn’t anything bright or tangible; it wasn’t like Pandora had released any kind of magic. But there was a surge through the succubus’ veins that… she couldn’t explain. But now she was well and truly intrigued.

Pandora gave her flirtations right back and Kessicia grinned, ecstatic to have found one that would return her favors. “Speaking of honeyed words – you sure know how to make a girl feel good about herself,” she responded with the same tone right back. She caught the offered apple with her hand, looking at it for a moment before the golden orbs snapped up to meet the crimson ones that had just made more than a casual suggestive comment. “You’re going to get me all hot and bothered, Pandora. I may inquire on how I might return the favor in a little while – after I’ve quenched this thirst,” she said, making it a point to keep her stare as she bit into the apple.

Pandora turned the question onto why she had ventured out so far, since she was looking for a city. As Kessicia swallowed the bit of apple in her mouth, she chuckled. “I’m a bit of a wanderer; I enjoy walking about the world and seeing its wonders. I’m originally from Desierto you see – so I’m used to seeing dunes and sand and encampments. All the wonder that comes from everything beyond that is so captivating, I find myself lost. Even here,” she said, gesturing to the falling sun and the cliffside that mirrored its opalescent beauty. “It’s quite romantic,” she said with a gentle sigh. “But if I may, what brings you out here so far, my beautiful Pandora? I do hope you say it was in hopes of finding me.”

New Lust
Was this woman actually inviting her to make a move on her? It was quite a bit of a surprise, even if it didn’t reach Kessicia’s face. Her golden gaze stayed patched to the crimson orb she could see, a wry but impish smirk on her lips even as she chewed the apple. “Trust me, I will,” she said back, her voice a bit husky now. Pandora was flourishing in her charm, seeming to be genuinely interested in getting to know the succubus more and there was no denying that Kessicia herself had been wondering why the woman looked like without clothes on. She’d practically been undressing her in her mind for the last five minutes.

But the time for outright seduction was put on pause as Pandora revealed a bit more about herself, saying she’d never gotten much farther than Bellum and that running into the succubus had been the highlight of the trip so far. Kessicia’s head cocked slightly in curiosity, giving her full attention to her camp friend as she reached up and placed a hand on her eyepatch, as she seemed keen to explain a bit more in depth of what she was doing here. She watched as Pandora slowly lifted the patch, revealing the scar that crossed over her left eye, gracing her face from brow to cheek. Kessicia did not reel back or make any sign of disgust at it, merely looking at it neutrally as Pandora continued her story. Her kimono was brushed back to reveal that her left leg had suffered injury as well, the limb sliced off almost all the way up her thigh. She’d come looking for something to replace what she had lost, what seemed to be both somethings physical and not.

As the stump was hidden once more, Pandora explained that she’d heard of a lacrima that could help with patching herself up. She tossed a genuine flirt back at Kessicia, claiming that despite not finding that treasure, she had found a gem in the succubus. Her words halted and went after as she struggled a bit to continue her thoughts. Kessicia rose up from the ground, gracefully getting to her feet and closing the distance between them without hesitation. She gently lowered herself to her knees before Pandora and reached out, taking care to do so in a peaceful manner to show she wasn’t intending harm. If Pandora would allow it, Kessicia’s fingers wound gently rest on her cheeks and would help lean her a little so the succubus could lean forward and place a gentle but firm kiss on her damaged eyebrow.

“I am sorry to hear about your losses, my dearest Pandora,” she said softly, her voice now soft with sweetness rather than desire. “Though I may not be the lacrima you seek, I can assure you that if you let me, I’ll help you feel filled again – if only a little.” It was an earnest offer, meant to convey her care rather than just bodily attraction and lust. This woman had earned an interest in Kessicia’s heart, her plight one she had known for quite some time. But rather than jumping into her promises, the succubus turned slightly and tucked herself up against the rock next to Pandora, her side just barely grazing the other woman’s.  Pandora had been honest with her – she deserved no less than the truth as well. Though she wasn’t sure how well she would take the news, she couldn’t help but feel it was the right thing to do. “I was a slave while in Desierto. For twenty four years, I was sold and traded like goods at a marketplace. I’ve been used in every fashion one can imagine and then some. An oddity considering I was always on the plain side,” she laughed slightly as she reached out and gently ran her finger along Pandora’s leg that had was bent before her chest. “But a month or so ago, the sand farm I had been indentured to was attacked in the middle of the night. A succubus, looking to feast upon the soft flesh and feeble souls of the farm’s denizens. I was the last one left alive, merely out of luck. She… would have taken me as well, were it not for a well-aimed arrow from a guard, his last bit of vengeance for his own death. Her soul and mine melded together and she attempted to take control of my body. But I managed to overwhelm her, my last revolt against the world that had been cruel to me.” She sighed gently and then gestured to herself with her free hand. “And so here I am, a human woman who has been transformed into a beauty by merging my soul with a succubus.” She had told her story slowly, still unsure how Pandora would take the words. “I don’t mean to frighten you, nor do I mean you any harm. But as you were honest with me, I wished to show you the same respect.”

New Lust
Kessicia felt… strange. There was a warmth in her chest, rather than in other places. Spending time with Pandora was such a stark contrast compared to her time with others. She was still getting used to men and women staring at her, watching her every movement, desiring her. And while Pandora was certainly making comments and flirts that were in that realm, they came from a more authentic attraction rather than her magic. She could tell -- there was a look about the ones that were bedazzled by her magic. Only Indra had been the other wizard that had been able to talk to her normally and he had been… well, he was a different case. But Pandora had awakened a different side to her that was both sensual and caring. She moved almost on instinct, moving over to the older woman in a neutral, non-threatening manner. She held her face, cradled it tenderly between her hands and planted the loving kiss, her lips remaining for a moment longer than perhaps was normal.

Kessicia wiggled down to sit next to the woman, leaving but a dream between their bodies. She felt Pandora move a little more towards her and the succubus was more than happy to wiggle against her a little closer, feeling the other woman's warmth against her shoulder. Pandora could have straddled her and Kessicia would have gone with it, turning to her gaze towards Pandora in a genuine but warm smile. As she wove her history for the other woman, her gaze flickered between Pandora and the flames, the memories playing out fully in front of her in real time. She had very nearly finished her story when Pandora reached out to her. Her arms snaked around Kessicia’s torso and pulled her close, the succubus accepting the hold. She was pulled tight against Pandora's chest, her heart resting just below the woman's chin. This was… surprising. Her hair was stroked and a gentle, loving kiss embraced her skull. Her words were filled with caring, as she told Kessicia that she would never be frightened by the truth; that no matter the circumstances, she was always herself. Pandora didn't care about classifications and Kessicia found herself in awe. She would look quite emotional as the woman lifted her head up, their faces merely inches away. Her eyes were wavering slightly as Pandora drove a point home for her, a lesson she never knew she needed to hear. She was beautiful both inside and out and Pandora urged that fact with gentle compassion, along with the fact that even before she changed, she had been beautiful.

Kessicia had never once experienced this kind of compassion and care before. For so many years, she was simply a fool, an object, an item that was used in the worst ways and then was discarded. Her lips parted slowly as she attempted to find words. “Pandora… she started, her voice rife with emotion. Her eyes flicked to the woman’s lips and before she could even think about it, she was sliding up and pressing her lips gently against Pandora's mouth. It wasn't one born out of lust, like one might have been from their passed words before. But it was gentle and almost timid, her sexual surety replaced with a loving nervousness. This was different than what she'd done before; her emotions were in her throat.

New Lust
Kessicia had found something in Pandora she never thought she'd have. Genuine attractive feelings. It wasn't just the physical parts of the woman, though she was the very epitome of a beauty as any woman. It wasn't just the succubus need to feed on souls and receive recognition through sex and corruption. It was the part of her that was still human, which had been beaten down for so many years that it had nigh been reachable even before the soul merging. She saw in Pandora a kindred spirit; someone that connected with her on a deeper level than she ever knew existed. Was this what it was like to… care for someone?

Oh and that kiss. It sent shivers and bolts of lightning through her flesh, directly to her soul. It was the same feeling she had gotten when she had shaken her hand multiplied by a hundred. The hand that pulled her closer earned Pandora a soft but quivering moan, Kessicia’s body sparking in all the right ways. Her lips clung to the woman's mouth in earnest only parting to catch her breath and smile. “Wow,” the inexperienced succubus breathed out, trying not to sound too damn giddy. Was her heart supposed to be pounding this hard, like a drum in an empty cave? She hummed softly as Pandora nuzzled her head with a kiss again, sighing pleasantly at the feeling. As the other woman brought herself closer once more, Kessicia tried to will her heart to calm, to stop its relentless beat for only a moment. But the promise of never being alone again, the feeling of her hand brushing her hair behind her ear, caused her skin to ripple with goosebumps.

Here she was the succubus, the one meant to seduce and entrap and yet she was fully caught by Pandora -- and all too happy to be so. She listened intently at all the oaths sworn to her by this strong, beautiful woman, who she had only met not even an hour ago. And yet she was ready to be hers, to protect her and care for her through the good and the bad. Pandora lifted her chin so she could better meet the succubus’ gaze and oh did she let her move her. Kessicia knew certain people could never dominate her as she wouldn't allow it. But Pandora could do whatever she wanted to her -- and chances were high Kessicia would love every second. Pandora leaned in to kiss her again and the succubus’ arms came around to gently wrap around her neck, opening herself completely to receive the kiss in gusto. She was pulled onto Pandora's lap and she went without hesitation, far too distracted by the sweet taste of the woman's lips.

The night was creeping in all around and yet she was full of light. The fire was growing low and cool but she was warmer than in the sun. Kessicia only pulled her mouth away long enough to properly straddle the woman, her hands dropping down to start removing her clothing. “I want to be yours and you to be mine,” she said, her tone caring and even. Despite what was about to happen, there was no haze or crazed trepidation. It was all deep seeded passion. “I don't know what tomorrow holds but I know I want you in it. And for every day after. I want to be there to kiss your pain and sorrows away. I need you, Pandora,” she said as she tossed away the first part of her clothing and pressed herself once more against the woman, melting her lips against hers in unbridled passion. For tonight, she would get to experience what lovemaking was for the first time.

New Lust
Hearing her name on Pandora’s lips felt so right. The very undulation of her vocal tremors, her rise and fall of enunciation and hiss of her S’s made the succubus shiver more. That might have been part of her succubus nature but it was mostly her, hearing someone say her name with such love and care. Her name had nearly been forgotten after years of enslavement, only sticking with her because she had refused to let it fall into the ashes of memory. She had spent each night repeating it in her head, making sure it stayed at the forefront so she would never forget it. She wanted others to know it and knew, once she was free, she would make it well known by all. But hearing it from this wonderful, beautiful woman brought it a new realm; one she wasn’t quite prepared for but happily leapt into without resolve or care. Was it love or merely desire from connectivity? The lines were so blurred from the fog of her arousal that honestly, she couldn’t have cared in the moment.

Her body was there for Pandora to play with and play she did, earning her soft moans and gasps as Kessicia arched her back and gave her full rein over her torso. Every little thing she did, every little squeeze and stroke and rub caused her body to quiver in anticipation. She gave the other woman some room so she could undo her covering and let it slide back. But with the rock in the way, it wasn’t going to be easy to remove the rest of her clothing without a little help. Kessicia would have been more than happy to get hands-on and help her out but instead Pandora’s lips found her neck and she sighed, lifting her head to the side to give her ample room to nuzzle. She heard the warning, the warm breath in her ear causing her to shiver yet again and then two hands wrapped tight into her ass, causing her to yelp and giggle slightly as she was lifted and then laid down onto the ground. Now with Pandora above her, Kessicia could stare up at her with those same aroused eyes. But now the gems had slowly leaked into a different color; they seemed to be a mixture of red and pink, a clear sign of her differing emotion.

“Please,” Kessicia practically begged at Pandora’s observation that neither one of them were getting much sleep. “Make me yours all night, honey. And when you can’t go any longer, I’ll make you mine,” she insisted, wrapping her hands around Pandora’s head as she leaned down to kiss her, her fingers splaying in her hair and gently pressing her nails into her scalp. As their lips clashed on passionate battle, more of Pandora’s illustrious kimono was loosened and opened, revealing more of the woman’s wondrous body. Kessicia’s hands slid up and ran her fingers along the other woman’s sides, her fingers trailing along her ribs with gentle caresses. She met the woman’s gaze, hot and hungry for more of her attention. She leaned her cheek against her hand, nuzzling it with tenderness as she stared up at her lover. Once more Pandora returned to her neck and Kessicia turned her head again to give her the full length of the fleshy foundation. Her hands wrapped around the woman’s body beneath the loosely hanging kimono, raking her fingers gently across her back. No other person could dominate her like this but Pandora – that was a fact she had already concluded in her mind. She gasped and moaned as the woman bit into her flesh and sucked on it, the exhilaration of the motion causing her body to arch up towards her.

Once Pandora had declared what it meant, the bruise slightly sore but in a fashion that suited her, the succubus nearly melted. She rolled them over once more, using her leg as the catalyst to balance her weight. She was once again straddling Pandora, her hips pressed right against the other woman’s. She reached up and gently touched the bruise and smiled, humming pleasantly at the feeling. “I’m yours,” she affirmed to the woman, her eyes looking down at the single one. Slowly she ran her hands over Pandora’s sides and helped remove the last of her kimono, splaying it wide on the ground like wings around her. She leaned down and kissed Pandora right along her collar bone, leaving a trail of warm, wet kisses as she descended. She slipped down a particular valley of flesh and there did she turn her head, wrapping her lips around the bulbous flesh and pinching it between her teeth and lips. There did she suck, leaving a self-same bruise like the one that now proudly marked her neck. Once it was well and formed, she pulled away and kissed it, gently letting her tongue circle the circumference of it. “Now you’re mine,” she whispered to the woman, lifting her multicolored eyes to bury the point further. But she kept descending, planting more affection on her torso as she slid downwards to truly make her lover feel well and good.

New Lust
Kessicia couldn’t claim to be the most… knowledgeable person when it came to sex, at least in the first hand. The merging of her soul with the succubus had given her wisdom that became her bible and code but she hadn’t really done much in the physical realm. There hadn’t really been time or place for it, at least in situations that she could enjoy. She had been on the receiving end from plenty of masters but she could never truly call any of those enjoyable. Only recently had she begun to dig into her new way of life and truly flex her abilities and understandings. But she knew when something truly special was occurring and there wasn’t a doubt in her mind that her night with Pandora had been remarkably unique.

Minutes gave way to hours and the stars marched their slow pace through the sky as they gave themselves to one another. Kessicia hadn’t been with a woman yet but she relished in the new, exciting experiences that she had collected from her love-making with the other woman. Any that had dared wander the cliffside at night would be treated to the harmonious sounds of their passion, the succubus more than willing to cry out and let the world know who treated her with such care and excitement. By the end of it all, there was no telling how much time had passed before they collapsed against one another, worn and weary but satisfied. Kessicia lay next to her lover, bare as the day she was born, her leg draped over Pandora’s as her foot gently stroked her calf. By the Gods was she tired but she couldn’t resist staring at Pandora, the smile on her lips practically permanently scarred there. Her hands reached up to gingerly rub against the other woman’s neck and jawline, her fingers tracing each and every section. She wanted to commit her to memory, to have each inch of her body memorized so when she dreamt, Pandora would be there to greet her.

“No one has ever made me feel this way before,” she said softly, her tone as emotional as her eyes looked. “I know we just met and maybe it’s the night air or the beautiful carpeted sky above us but…” she took a deep breath, inhaling enough to swell her chest and then letting it escape as she found the confidence and strength to speak. “I never want to leave your side. I want each and every night to be like this, you and me, naked and trying to catch our breaths,” she said with a soft giggle. “My nature as a succubus is… strange. I don’t know what the future holds truly for myself. I just know that I need you in my life.”

New Lust
Feeling Pandora get closer eased Kessicia’s emotions, while at the same time bringing them to new heights. Was this just her newfound powers playing a trick on her? Was this something human in her that needed this woman, wanted this woman as part of her days in and out? Or was Pandora falling prey to her magic as well? Maybe she didn’t suck out the souls of woman when she lay with them; perhaps their emotions go in an entirely different direction. If that was the case, why was she feeling the exact same way? It was thanks to Pandora cutting off her thoughts and words that she didn’t go into a blind, questioning spiral. Her eyes, now back to their lovely, shining gold hue, met the crimson one with a controlled chaotic stare. The woman’s lips on her hand made her shudder again and she melted into her arms as she held her, breathing her scent in and committing it to memory. Even in the afterglow of their sexual escapades, she still smelled delicious. Pandora assured her that they were certainly in a strange situation but it didn’t matter. Her hand was pulled up to rest on her chest, her fingers pressing gently against the flesh that encapsulated her heart. She could feel it pounding, nearly in tune with her own. Every word Pandora said to her, easing her worries and warming her to the sensation whose word she had never known.

There was a sign of physical emotional in Pandora’s eyes but she held them back, looking upwards before sitting up as well. Kessicia stared up at the woman in confusion, slowly rising up until she was sitting right beside her. She waited patiently for Pandora to find her words, to build up the courage to tell her what she needed to say. There was something she was keeping from her that she needed to reveal, something that was the last boundary between their continuing relationship. Kessicia inhaled deeply but quietly, her heart throbbing against her chest. She revealed she had a family, a lover and a son and her heart cringed. Did this mean that they could never truly be together? Or was she in some kind of relationship where she was allowed lovers outside of the marriage? The questions were quickly abolished by the revelation that her having was past tense and that they had been lost during a raid. Kessicia gasped softly but bit her mouth shut as she waited and listened, Pandora’s words taking root in her as she revealed her recent and bloody past.

And what a past it was! She had been a guild master, a leader of people in Bellum. Her lover, Rhadamanthys, had been one of her first members and had become her beloved in each step of connection, leading to culmination of a son named Raihou. But Bellum was known for its hatred of people without magic and her guild had been one that accepted them openly. They were attacked at night some months ago and in the chaos, she lost everything dear to her. The body parts she had shown her were taken and the lives of her guild mates, especially her immediate family, had been dashed to the breeze. Kessicia’s eyes snapped to the woman’s back as it was turned to her and she watched as the guild mark appeared there, wrapping up and around her back in its intricate lines and design. She had revealed herself fully to Kessicia now and as she warned her that any future with her could lead the succubus into danger, there was no denying the tears that were falling from her eyes and even Kessicia’s dripped the salty droplets onto her cheeks.

Her hands went to Pandora’s cheeks as she pleaded with her to stay and she leaned forward, planting her lips against hers in an impassioned but collected kiss. Her tears mixed with Pandora’s on their cheeks, running down and slipping from her chin to splatter onto her heaving chest. She pulled back but rested her forehead against Pandora’s. “I won’t leave you, my love,” she said, the words finally starting to come out without hindrance. “All I’ve known is pain and torture my whole life. I abhorred the act of sex for so long, as it was thrust upon me without my consent by master upon master. Only did that succubus remove the stain of it and show me the beauty of what it could mean but she also helped me see the world in a brighter, warmer light. That there isn’t just pain, there is beauty – beauty like you. I don’t know how in a matter of hours it happened, I don’t know if its my magic or not but I don’t care. I love you, Pandora. I love you and need you by my side. I will never leave you, baby. So long as you’ll have me I'll be here. My succubus powers may make demands of me, but I will never love anyone as much as I love you. And no one can tear that away from me.” She pulled back, finally opening her eyes to meet the tear-filled ruby before her. "Whoever tries to come for you, I will tear them limb from limb. I will burn every city, every nation, that tries to rip you from me. You claimed me," she reminded her, taking Pandora's hand and pressing it against the bruise on her neck. "And I claimed you," she said, putting her hand between the valley of her chest to rest on her bruise. "You and me. Against the world."

New Lust
Kessicia was ready for Pandora as she fell into her arms, wrapping her own around the woman as she cried into her shoulder. The succubus held her firm and tight, her fingers splaying out in the woman’s hand and along her back as she comforted the damaged but beautiful former guild master. Gods, they were two kinds of souls, weren’t they? Their pain was far too great, far too painful for any one person to understand but they understood one another. A thread had been drawn between their hearts and it pulled tight, bonding them even through the anguish and past pain. Gentle tears ran down Kessicia’s head as she held the woman close to her, feeling the agony in her as deep as any ocean. Slowly her sobs settled down into sniffles and hiccups before she whispered against her neck.

Her eyes had changed again, this time a soft and subtle pink mixed in with a light rose color. It was the feeling of love that now she couldn’t deny; her eyes always spoke the truth of her true emotions that if any paid attention, would notice. She listened quietly as Pandora spoke in the same commitments she had made, reaching up with her free hand to rest over Pandora’s that now rested over her heart. Her fingers intertwined with the other woman’s, wrapping around the digits in earnest and desire. Gods Pandora’s eyes were veined and worn but still was she a beauty, Kessicia having a hard time looking away from them. And as she heard the three words spoken back to her, her heart skipped a literal beat before flouncing to a new, heightened rhythm. She kissed Pandora back with the same compassion as was brought to her, holding her tight against her and feeling the tear-stained cheeks wetly planted against her own.

After what felt like an eternity spent on her lips – and truthfully, that wouldn’t have been enough – Kessicia pulled back long enough to catch her breath. Her hand came up and stroked the woman’s cheek, sliding the back of her hand against her skin lovingly. “I think it’s time we get some rest, my love,” she said softly, leaning forward to kiss her lips softly once more. “And in the morning, we’ll be ready to start our new adventure together.” Her eyes returned to their golden hue, sparking with new hope and excitement for her life that she had never known. She allowed a momentary smirk to tug across her lips as she finished the thought. “After I’ve had my breakfast of you,” she teased her quietly.

New Lust
Despite the fact that they had just spent some hours in passionate embrace, Pandora couldn’t help the blush that ran over her cheeks at the succubus’ suggestion. Kessicia also couldn’t help the small giggle that escaped her lips at her lover’s near bashfulness, leaning forward to plant a few gentle kisses along her jaw before snuggling herself close to her. Pandora brought forth a blanket and wrapped it around them both, saving them from the cool night air that was now nipping at their nude forms. Her arms wrapped around the other woman and held her close, nuzzling her face in her flame-colored locks and inhaling the sweet scent that lay within them. It was here that she eventually fell asleep, having found the perfect place to find rest.

Much like Pandora’s mind, Kessicia’s thoughts had turned towards happiness rather than pain. On the face of things, she was the confident, sensual woman that boasted more experience than she truly had. But at night her mind reminded her of her past frailty and what had befallen her for the first decades and years of her life. But all of that seemed a far distant land as love filled her brain with dreams of wonder. What would her life be from now on? Where would her and Pandora go, what would they see? There were moments of nervousness, as she wondered how Pandora would react to her more… primal urges that came from being part succubus. But overall, her dreams were filled with excitement and glamour.

Kessicia slept right through the night and into the morning, afternoon teetering on approach. She slept soundly until her body felt the soft, warm lips pressing against her brow and she moaned softly, a gentle smile tugging at her lips. As her mind returned from the recesses of sleep, she tiredly stretched her body out and expanded her arms above her. She blinked her eyes slowly open, letting them adjust to the light of the day before being able to properly see Pandora looking over her. Her smile widened and she reached up to run her fingers over the other woman’s cheek. “Good. This isn’t a dream,” she cooed gently, cupping her lover’s face in her palm and stroking it.

New Lust
Gods, Kessicia could listen to this woman ladle compliments upon her all day. Her smile widened as her lover turned her breathy, early afternoon words into sweet tastes of charm. ”You sure know how to wake a girl up,” she grinned as her palm was treated to the sweet caress of Pandora’s lips. As those same lips moved up to press against her face, Kessicia managed to turn enough to catch the woman’s bottom lip in her own, sucking on it gently. Now fully rested, the succubus couldn’t help the same desirous fire that was building up in her core. ”Good morning, beautiful,” Kessicia said back to her woman, her voice already a bit sultry from the attention she was receiving. A soft moan escaped her lips as Pandora pecked along her neck, the succubus craning her neck gently to give her full access to love upon it. Her arms slithered up and wrapped around the one’s neck, running her fingers into her hair to show her eagerness and approval for such consideration.

It wasn’t until Pandora lifted her singular gaze to meet her own that Kessicia was all but certain they were about to skip over actual food for something more carnal. Her eyes were already tinting their aroused pink color as she leaned up to meet her lover’s mouth, invading her mouth with her tongue as excitement rose in her. And oh how she was ready to turn Pandora onto her back and begin the process of feasting upon her when… a loud growl broke their reverie. She pulled back, blinking in surprise as she glanced downward. Despite the excellent view of the woman’s bare bust, her mind put together that the sound must have come from her stomach. As Pandora began to blush and sigh, the succubus couldn’t help but giggle. ”Indeed. It seems the spirit is willing but the body is hungry and needs food,” she said between laughs, still massaging the scalp of her lover.

Pandora seemed like she had the bare minimum to make a meal but for anything beyond the morning, they would require more from a store. Kessicia hadn’t thought of anything but following the woman on her quest but wasn’t too surprised when Pandora suddenly shifted. She was unsure if the succubus wished to go along with her or if she desired to do something else. Kessicia smiled and leaned up again to kiss Pandora once more, this time a bit more gently. ”I thought of nothing else but going along with you. After all, there are so many places to lure you in and take advantage of you,” she teased the woman, whispering the words near on her mouth before biting her lover’s lower lip once more. It was a certain promise that they would surely be continuing what had almost started here, later.

”Come, let us properly adorn ourselves with clothes again. We wouldn’t want the locals becoming too infatuated with us that we attract any unwanted attention,” she said, nodding to the pile of clothes that had, at some point, wound up on the ground quite unceremoniously.

New Lust
Kessicia got a little pleasure out of making life just a bit tougher for Pandora, knowing that the woman wanted nothing more than to ravish her rather than eat. She giggled softly as she stroked her lover’s cheek, not exactly encouraging her desire but certainly not pushing back against it. Eventually though, the other woman’s hunger beat out her conscious thought and she began the process of searching for and gathering their garments. They had thrown their clothes all about in their frenzy to please one another. The succubus took a moment to land her hand on the other woman’s ass briefly in a teasing smack, grinning wickedly as she rose to her feet beside her. Slowly she moved around to gather her things, pulling on the skintight outfit she had worn the night before so that she was, at the very least, presentable.

As she did up her hair once more, she watched Pandora dress and cover her wounds. Once she was set, Pandora rose up using her cane and walked over to the food prep she had already laid out. An encouraging pat was all it took for the succubus to get the message, walking over and sliding down into a cross-legged position beside her lover. As the other woman began the process of finishing the meal, Kessicia draped her hand around her, keeping herself close to the woman without interrupting or getting in the way. Though Pandora would probably be surprised by how… adventurous Kessicia’s hand got while she was cooking. It certainly wouldn’t interrupt but her fingers would definitely encourage the woman to cook with a bit more gusto. All she could do was smile at Pandora with a impish grin, trying to look as innocent as possible and failing.