Eighty-third Encounter

“Lily! Help!” (Belle)

“Belle? Why are you here?” (me)

“I’m sick of all the politics! I need a vacation!” (Belle)

“She was lamenting how long it’d been since she saw you last. I’m her personal guard, by the way.” (woman/guard)

“It has been a while. Not enjoying work as an ambassador?” (me)

“Their demands are so ridiculous! Demanding that the church of light be the only allowed church, and demanding you be handed over! It’s obvious such demands would never be accepted! Yet they keep demanding I show progress!” (Belle)

“Maybe you should send them a bottle of lust liquor.” (me)

“Eh?” She then broke out into laughter. “Yes, ha, yes! I should do that! Those old fools will have their minds blown! Haha! Too bad I won’t get to see it.” (Belle)

“They might get angry when they realize what the side effects are.” (guard)

“Eh, it wears off in a day. Oh, that’s right, there’s a version designed just for men now. It helps a man get it up when they drink it.” (Belle)

“Still has the side effect of making them unable to get it up for a day afterwards.” (guard)

“Except drinking more will counteract that! Maybe I can get them hooked without them realizing how easy it is to get off it!” (Belle)

“If they bother to read the label, they’ll see how easy it is.” (guard)

“Yeah, but who does that? It’s liquor! Admittedly, the alcohol itself is pretty weak. Most people just get a buzz.” (Belle)

“Pretty sure the alcohol isn’t why people drink it.” (me)

“Yeah, they want the pleasure it gives. It honestly does feel pretty amazing. Seriously expensive to drink as frequently as people often do though. They are wasting so much money on it.” (Belle)

“So, did you come here for a cheaper experience?” (me)

“No, actually… can I just stay a while? I really do need a break and… just being here with you feels nice. I don’t know how to put it. Can we just cuddle?” (Belle)

“Sure.” (me)

“Thanks, Lily. Being with you like this, enjoying your warm embrace… I feel loved.” (Belle)

“I do love you, Belle.” (me)

“You hardly know me, Lily, but thanks.” (Belle)

I held her until she drifted off to sleep, then I did as well. I should introduce her to Peony later…

***Author Note***

No die rolling at all this time. Just had an idea involving a princess, double checked the history, and realized Belle the princess, and current ambassador from what was previously the only human kingdom, hasn’t been seen since encounter thirty-four. I guess I’d totally forgotten about her… whoops.