Ladies Night!

There had been no intentions of doing anything illicit or unscrupulous when Nero had headed out from Obscuran lands down to the hot springs just beyond their borders. Scylla had simply gone off to take a bath and the idea sounded quite nice to the massive ancient dire brute. Plus this could be another chance to get more familiar with his conservator. So he set off after her, following familiar paths down to the heated pools at the base of the dormant volcano. There wasn’t a single intention of doing anything other than taking a bath in Nero’s head.

At least, there wasn’t until he arrived at the springs.

Following the scents of Scylla and sulphur, Nero trudged through the woods in that direction. As he drew nearer though, the sound of multiple voices pricked his ears atop his head and Nero paused, paw aloft mid-stride. There were others here? That changed things… Slowing his stride and taking great care with his steps, Nero prowled through the woods, now in full predator mode, moving smoothly and silently like a ghost in the forest. Despite his size, Nero’s hunting experience had taught him how to move undetected when he wanted to. Moving towards the voices, Nero kept his body low, using the cover of dense bushes and undergrowth to hide himself from view. When he reached the edges of the springs, he crawled down on his belly to peek his head through a small gap amidst some bushes, golden eyes peering out to see what he had come across.

There, in a nearby pool, was Scylla. He would’ve recognized her anywhere. But she wasn’t alone. Oh no, she had two other women with her. How interesting… He didn’t recognize either of the other faes, but he took them in like a hunter studying his prey. They were both larger than Scylla, but much smaller than himself. Fur wet, clinging to feminine forms, showing off curves and smooth planes of muscle… Who were these faes? Did Scylla come out here to meet them or was this a chance encounter? Hmm… He’d better stay put and keep an eye on them. For Scylla’s protection, of course. Just in case. Keeping his breathing silent and eyes fixated on the trio of women, Nero settled in on his belly to keep watch from his shadowed hiding spot, the large cluster of foliage hiding his bulk. For Scylla’s safety. And nothing else.

"Scylla & Nero"