Nila had left the only ‘home’ she’d ever known, her mother had died a mere few months before that leaving her whole world revolving around Kaino. Kaino was her whole world now. So when she’d said she was leaving, Nila didn’t question it; she picked up her life to follow her friend and her master.

They’d traveled together for some time. Eventually finding themselves in the midst of her family. She only knew that because they’d heard a summons and Kaino had gone immediately. Leaving Nila on her own for the first time in what felt like forever.

Each minute she waited for Kaino yo return felt like eons, each second was like torture. She hated being away from her but she’d rather wait here alone than show up in the mouth of hell. It would be far too dangerous for her to have followed her friend.

Anxiously she paced back and forth, back and forth waiting for Kaino to come back. To let her know what was happening and if they were staying here.

The meeting had gone well enough. It seemed as though they had a plan going forward at least. Nila's mother was gone. Kaino's father was gone. What else was there to do but strike out on their own and try to become part of something great? Something that was befitting of the Saxe fae and her sweet Sidi. Speaking of which... Kaino knew that being away from Nila left the woman anxious and uncomfortable. She always tried to hurry back to her side. Slave though she may be, Nila and Kai had grown up together. In a way they were sisters. They were certainly lovers. They were master and servant and many more things thrown in as well. "Did you miss me?" The silver and lavender fae purred as she came up beside her russet companion. Kai placed a little peck upon Nila's cheek then moved to a nearby pile of snow that seemed untouched. Kai took a few bites, wetting her tongue. It was easier to eat snow than track down running water. "Speech"

Nila was still pacing back and forth, wrapped up in her own anxious thoughts that she hadn’t even noticed Kaino’s return until she spoke. Pausing mid step she turned her gaze upon the silver and lavender woman and smiled warmly. Her eyes lit up brightly. Leaning into the woman’s kiss she felt her tail wagging happily. “Of course I did, you know that” she spoke softly watching as she went to nibble on some snow.

Still anxious over their time apart she moved like her shadow, inching ever closer to her friend, her lover, her master. She couldn’t help as her eyes roamed over Kaino’s frame, looking for any indication that she’d been hurt. Just as she always did whenever she returned to her. It was a habit bore into her after a life as a Sidi.

She couldn’t count the times she’d come home to find her mother beaten and bloody. And for the life of her, she didn’t know what she’d do if she ever saw Kaino in such a way. “Are we staying?” She asked nervously. Hoping the answer was no, but part of her already knew they were, that his was her home now.

Nila flitted to her side, anxious as always. Once Kai had consumed enough melty snow, she turned to the russet woman. "Yes, we're staying." The bob-tailed dame gave a little stretch, her front half dropping lower while her hind end remained upright. Her luxuriously fluffy puff tail gave a little twitch and a groan of pleasure pulled from her lips. After she righted herself, Kai sat in the snow and fixed her mismatched gaze upon the Sidi fae. "My cousin, Sephiran, wants to forge an empire. Imagine the luxury, sweet Nila." Kai fell to her side in the white powder then rolled into her back, giving a sigh of content. "We'll be knee deep in Sidi and you won't have to lift a paw." From her place upon the snow, Kai searched Nila's face. "You know how the Saxe are..." Having grown up amidst them, of course Nila knew. She knew how nasty they could be. How lascivious. How demanding. "No one is to touch you without your permission, do you understand?" Though she adored Nila, Kaino's tone was that of a master. Hard, broaching no argument. "If someone does touch you against your will, they deal with me. If you don't tell me about someone abusing you... you'll deal with me. Got it?" Kaino needed to know that Nila understood the repercussions of 'leaving things out.' "Speech"

Nila’s heart sank a bit at the news she already knew was coming. But it didn’t make it any less distressing for her. Nila’s eyes continued to roam over Kaino’s frame. Drinking in each of her movements like she was lust itself.  She was so enthralled in the beauty of the woman before her it took her a minute to realize what she’d said to her. Luxury.  The only luxury Nila knew was the friendship she had with Kaino. Of the feeling of being laid in bed with her. Past that the term was foreign to her.

She was almost taken in by the dream until Kaino brought up more Sidi. And Nila’s heart beat rapidly. She knew this was common practice. It shouldn’t surprise her. But the thought of others being taken, sold into this life. Being with Kaino was everything but the memories of her mother began to flash through her mind. The blood, the pain, the abuse. She herself was just that… a Sidi. Owned not free as much as Kaino tried to protect her from that life. The life her mother had… it made her stomach churn.

She looked at her, her stomach uneasy. Their eyes met and she nodded in agreement. She knew, she knew very well what they were like. All of them except her Kaino. “I do know…” she practically whispered. Scared she’d throw up as her stomach did barrel rolls.

Then her tone switched to one of protective nature. And it made her heart flutter. The Russet woman drew closer to her lover. Cause I’m that moment that’s how she was acting. Pressing her nose to Kaino’s cheek, her subtle way of soothing her. “I understand ” she said simply before she sat beside her, pressing her shoulder to Kaino’s.

Kainos next words had her heart dropping. Kaino and her mother had always protected her. She’d never had any of her own stories of abuse at the hands of a saxe. Because Kaino was always her shield. It was always a fear of hers, but until now it had been just that, a fantasy fear. But this made it real, way to real. She let out a soft whine. “If anyone hurts me, you’ll know. I’d run to you.”

Nai was always so uneasy and Kai couldn't blame her. That was fairly normal for a slave, wasn't it? Kai couldn't imagine being eternally at the mercy of others. Perhaps that was why she was so protective of the woman beside her. If Nai couldn't protect herself, then Kai would do it for her. As the russet fae came to lay beside her, Kaino rolled to the side, draping one silken foreleg over her companions back. Nila agreed that she would run to her if anyone abused her and Kai grinned, leaning up to place a kiss upon the fae's chin. "Good girl." Kaino rolled further, springing up onto all fours with ease. The paw that had been draped over Nila pushed, rolling the fae onto her back in the snow. Kaino stood over her, legs on either side of the fae's long body. The woman's silver puff-tail lifted straight up in a flash of dominance. Teeth made their way to Nila's throat and a low growl poured from Kaino as she nibbled the sensitive flesh. They were lovers, but Kai liked to remind Nila who was in charge sometimes. It was thrilling for the lavender and charcoal fae. She imagined that Nila found it thrilling as well. "Speech"

Kai’s praise was like honey to Nila, Sweet and left her wanting more of it. Especially after receiving a kiss. She could stay like this forever. Just the two of them, in peaceful bliss. If only that was how it could be. Leaning into Kai’s touch she sighed, the tension slowly draining from her frame. At least it was until Kai pulled away, within seconds she was standing and Nila looked at her with big doe eyes.

The severed contact only lasted a moment as Nila was rolled into her back, looking up at Kai. She didn’t mind this view not one bit. She rather enjoyed Kai being on top. It just meant she could stare up at the most gorgeous wolf she’d ever seen.

Now was not the time to say anything though, she knew that the moment Kaino’s little tail stood up. Then teeth nipped at her skin, she tilted her head giving the silver and lavender goddess a better angle. Opening herself up to her superior.

She knew they were more than Master and Sidi, but in public it was just that. Expected obedience. But in private like this… she so did enjoy the way Kaino asserted herself. Making it obvious who was the one in charge. And Nola played into it, placing her paws on the other woman. One on Kai’s neck and the other on her Chest. She’d give every part of herself to Kaino if the Saxe woman asked her too.

Nai reacted to her touches, her dominance, and Kai purred against the fae's throat. "No matter who might demand your attentions, you belong to me, Nila." One lavender paw stroked the earthen woman's rib cage. "And if they won't take no for an answer, you send them to me." Kaino nibbled her way up her lover's jaw, finishing by sliding her tongue over Nila's lower lip. There was heat in those mismatched eyes as she stared down into the prone fae's sunset gaze. "Do you understand, Nila?" The paw that had once traced the russet ribs dipped lower, claws gliding across Nila's stomach, then they went lower still. Kaino never broke that eye contact. And then Kaino was leaping away, bounding through the snow a few paces before turning back to the woman still laying in the snow. "Are you just going to lay there all day, Nila, or are you going to come with me so we can join our new band?" There was a mischievous glint in Kaino's eyes. She knew that she was most likely leaving her companion hot and bothered. Perhaps she'd do something about it later. Perhaps she wouldn't. "Speech"

Nila couldn’t help but feel a pride in her own chest at Kaino’s words. A promise and a threat honestly. That Nila was hers, and anyone who dared demand something of her were to be damned. That Nila had a protector. She wasn’t like the other Sidi, up for anyone’s attention. No. She was only meant for Kaino.

As Kai’s touch landed on her rib cage Nai sucked in a soft breath. “Of course I will. I belong to you Kai, Mind, Body, Heart and Soul… I am yours” she cooed to her lover, her tone huskier than normal as kai nibbled up her jaw. She was intoxicating. Nila wouldn’t be surprised if Kaino was secretly addictive. Cause she certainly had Nai hooked.

Their eyes locked and Nola simply nodded as her heart beat like a drum inside her chest. Her face was on fire as blood rushed to her cheeks. Especially as Kai’s touch began to dip lower and lower. Her own anticipation made it that much worse when Kaino leapt away.

Nila closed her eyes and let out a frustrated whine. Trying to calm herself down she remained in the snow. Until Kaino called out to her in that teasing way. She opened her eyes and glared at her. “My sweet Kai, that wasn’t very nice…” she tsked in a husky tone, rolling onto her belly and standing up. “But you already knew that” she laughed as she made her way to Kaino’s side. Intentionally letting her body slide alongside Kai’s.

“Lead the Way, Mistress” Nila let the word mistress sit on her tongue like she was flirting. But in the same Instance took a few steps behind Kaino and dipped her head. Her mask was back in place. And now she was nothing more than an obedient servant.