Now I’m in front of the house I personally built, with the two no doubt still inside… Looking around there’s no sign of anything breaking in, so that’s good.

Opening the door and going in, I look around and don’t see anyone down here, so hopefully they’re up there.

Walking upstairs… No sight of them still. Perhaps in the bedroom? One of them at least… Yep, they’re in there. Relaxing silently as if in anticipation.

Oh. They’re looking at me immediately, it doesn't take them even a second to realize that I’m back. Staring at me with welcoming eyes.

“You’re back!” Rumel claimed rather cheerfully, it’s a nice treat to see her smile like that. Floria also looks relieved even if it’s not as apparent.

“Yeah. Sorry it took so long” I replied with a sigh of relief, getting to see this kind of sight is never tiring.

I walked over to them and sat down on the bed, all the while the other two also silently sat along with me.

“What were you doing?” Floria asked, sounding rather quiet. I feel like both of them are suddenly way less clingy when compared to yesterday, must’ve been like with others, too caught up in the moment to realize how assertive they’re being. It’s not all too uncommon so I won’t hold it against them, especially since I didn’t exactly try to stop them in the first place.

“I was trying to figure out what will happen to my friends, and how those higher up can cause a problem due to the conflicts going about… Well I would say that there’s nothing particularly damning about what’s going on right now, so there’s that” I answered. There really isn’t what one would call conflict happening, just one side preparing and being way too intrusive about it.

“I see… Will you be fine by yourself? I-I mean I know I wouldn’t be much help but...” Rumel tried to suggest but isn’t assertive about it. Considering what she has been through I think that’s more harmful than not, considering she’s wanted and all. Floria would be a fine companion to come along but then Rumel would’ve been left alone… yeah I can’t exactly just bring one with the other can I.

“It’s alright Rumel, it would’ve been a problem with you around, no offense. I can’t bring you and Floria along, it would be too much attention to me that I don’t need, and could put you both in trouble, I don’t want any of that” I rebutted. It would be best for us to not group together, even if it’ll mean less time with all of us three.

“I understand” Rumel replied, sounding a bit down at that.

“No need to be sad about it, it’s just what’s best for us both” I replied while patting her head, making her blush a bit in embarrassment, especially considering she’s taller than me, it always looks a bit off.

“T-Thanks” She replied sounding rather shy. Floria meanwhile seems somewhat hesitant, probably trying to come up with something to say.

“Floria? Are you alright fidgeting over there?” I asked, sounding my concern. She has always been a bit of a nervous and socially awkward girl when I interacted with her, even when we got closer and lightened up.

“N-No, I’m alright. I’m glad you’re back too, Reiza” She said, going back to her reclusive behavior unlike yesterday’s fever dream chain of events.

“Glad to be back as well” I said with a beaming smile. Doing this a lot would probably creep them out at some point so I would try not doing it too much.

“So what will you do now? Now that you finished with whatever you’re doing for today” Rumel asked. It is something that I should think about aren’t I? Since this is home and all obviously I can’t just go on another training or anything like that, I should relax and hang out with the people here, like I do back home, in my homeworld.

“I guess I’ll just hang around here with you two, what else is there to do?” I said casually and gave her a small friendly grin.

“L-Like what exactly?” She asked, sounding a bit enthusiastic, with some anticipation. Floria also looked at me in a similar manner but not adding anything to the conversation. Now as to what I’ll do… I guess I’ll start with dinner I guess, chatting with them over a nice meal that I don’t have just yet, sounds pretty lovely I have to say.

“How about we chat over a nice dinner? I’ll prepare something downstairs and I’ll call you” I said as I stand up and look at both of them, sending them off with a wink before walking out of the room and going downstairs to the kitchen.

Now what should I prepare? Obviously something much less modest than the meal I prepared this morning… I do have some ingredients lying around in my pocket space, I should be able to whip something up without needing to go hunt for something.

Hmm… maybe some nice dragon steaks, some salad, and maybe a large pot of soup, a nice broth… Yeah sounds doable.

I still have a lot of dragon meat and parts due to hunting up in that mountain. These things can taint a lesser being’s body if eaten raw, so I need to make sure I cook it properly every time, unless I want Clara and others to suddenly have draconic features, while neat I don’t think them getting it accidentally without their knowledge will be any good, in fact it’ll be a lot of bad.

Now first of all is to split the meats into two portions… actually let’s put in more meat and vegetables in the broth itself, not just the dragon meats.

*Cut* *Chop*

First off, let’s cut the meat into three portions for us three, a pretty big slab of it, and a different portion for the broth, which I also will put in more than just that of course.

Flavoring the meat, and letting it rest while preparing everything else. First the salad, chopping up the vegetables, the usual leafy ones, putting them in the three bowls along with some sauce, a few croutons, and that’s about it, rather simple for salads.

I began chopping up the meats and vegetables I will put in the broth, dissecting them into smaller parts. After that is done I put them all in a pot along with the water.

*Boil*

Boiling it while shifting my attention to the meats resting there waiting to be cooked. I should wait a while as broth will take a while to be all nice and done…

…Yeah I think that’s enough time. Now time to put in the oil and-

*Sizz*

Began cooking the meats, all on one giant pan to get this over with quickly. A bit more flavoring as these meats are cooked and then-

*Flip*

Flip them upside down and get the other side nice and crispy as well. The smell is great and hopefully the taste even better. The broth still is still boiling over there, and should be good enough when I finish with this.

Now that this is done, and so is that, and that… Time to put them all nicely into three portions, of course with the broths still being plentiful even if I use a rather decently sized bowl for them.

I put all of them on the table on the first floor, and with everything all prepped up it’s time to go announce to the girls upstairs. Walking up the stairs and to the room they are still in.

“Dinner’s ready! Let’s go!” I cheerfully announced as I stepped into the room. Both of them stood up and turned to look at me. With approving looks they both walked to me. Guess they’ll follow me down.

Going back to the first floor I showed them the dinner I have prepared, and like with this morning they look very impressed, even if I’m no expert I still get praise for this kind of thing.

“Let’s all sit down and enjoy the meat, all the while having a nice chat, how about it?” I said keeping the optimistic tone, not wanting to say anything that’ll get the mood down.

Us three then silently sit down and stare at our own portions. Since this all feels so normal, maybe I should do the usual manner as well.

“Thanks for the food” I said before eating, while the other two wordlessly began eating. We all enjoyed the food at a different pace but there’s no need to worry about it, us three are just here enjoying it like a family would be. A family that will be… unfortunately much bigger when everything truly returns to normalcy. 

“To think you can make something like this… are these chickens?” Rumel commented and asked regarding the dragon steak. I do recognize that it tastes a bit similar to chicken but their appearance doesn't match all that well, but it is the best guess when the actual answer is quite ridiculous.

“Close enough” I replied, not giving a real answer, seeing no need for it. Shifting my focus I saw that Floria already finished her portion of the soup, looking a bit unsatisfied if not saying it out loud. 

“No need to be moody Floria, there are plenty left that I made” I said as I showed her the giant pot of broth, full of meat and vegetables. Using a ladle I have I refill her bowl of broth.

“Thank you” She replied as she looked rather happy. What can I say I really appreciate that kind of expression.

Aside from the dragon meats and bones in the broth there are also things like wolf and boar’s meats and bones as well, along with some mundane and regular vegetables into the mix.

We all soon finished both the steak and salad, while slowly enjoying the massive amount of broth that I made.

“This peaceful dinner time… Is something that I did get to appreciate that much” I said it a bit jokingly as I continue drinking the broth. 

“Why is that?” Floria asked as she enjoyed the soup herself at a much more rapid pace, consuming it why more than Rumel or I.

“Like I said before. I have six other people back home, along with my mother, who are somewhat hectic. They’re lovely people but they are not a big fan of serenity” I slowly explained as we are still relaxing with a nice meal.

“Say. How come you ended up with six… before us?” Rumel asked, sounding a bit out of it. Seems the sheer fact that they’re just two people in a group of those close who got close to me make her feel a bit insecure.

“As if I know that much more than you. I guess just being naturally helpful to them in the time of need makes them rather… clingy to me I guess, but I wouldn’t say they don’t have something of merit to them in the first place. Same with you two” I said as I took another drink, and eating the vegetables and meats inside the broth.

“Thanks. Still it still sounds… crazy. I don’t think I’ve heard of anyone having that many… wives I supposed… I did just confess to you so suddenly didn’t I, even though you probably didn’t think I’ll actually do it” Rumel said then alluded to yesterday’s event. Seems like she’s trying to point something here.

“What about it?” I asked, sounding my curiosity.

“Well… I’ve always seen it as a bit odd at how flirtatious you are with me despite both of us being girls, yet I ended up being the one making it go that far” She said while scratching her cheek in embarrassment.

“Are you thinking of it being really off putting and rare? Some sort of anomaly?” I asked for clarification. Seeing as this is the olden days I would expect this kind of same sex relationship to be obscure at least.

“Yeah, I don’t think I’ve heard of something like this before… I guess the fact that you have six other girls means it can work out?” She said while looking away as if asking something embarrassing. 

“It’s more common in my homeworld and time, but even then it’s not the majority, with many still unsure if it’ll work out. Of course it can work out, I’ll make sure you both can be sure of that” I said with a confident smile on my face, perhaps saying something daring with that expression. Maybe I do need to show some rather… forceful actions to boost their confidence, but I need to wait and see for that first before jumping the gun.

“So it’s not something wrong then. That’s good to know” She said with a small silly smile on her. Floria has been listening if indulging in the food all the way, draining the pot way faster than us combined.

“The one seeing it as wrong is the one in the wrong, but there’s no need to discuss that further” I replied dismissively seeing as that’s the end of it.

There’s no more discussion as we continue to relax with the overwhelming amount of broth, and until we finished it we didn’t say anything more.

Soon everything from this dinner is truly gone, it’s time to wash the dishes and store them away all nice and ready for use next time.

“Okay girls. Please go back upstairs, I’ll clean the dishes” I said as I stood up and collected the dishes, bowls and other utensils.

“Can’t we help?” Rumel asked with her face looking considerate. I was the one doing everything so far with them just sitting around like baby birds, so I guess they’ll get tired of that quickly.

“Hmmm… Sure, let’s all go to the kitchen sink and wash these ups, they aren’t too dirty thankfully, will you come as well Floria?” I said as I invited them to do the chores.

“M-Maybe not, I’m not good with this kind of thing” She shyly said as she stood up and ready to go back upstairs.

“I see. See you there” I said as I waved at her before both Rumel and I went to the kitchen while she went upstairs.

With both of us in the kitchen I prepare the necessary tools quickly, and conjure the water to wash them.

“Alright then Rumel. Try rubbing the sponge in them, should help clean it off quickly, and make sure to clean it with water one more time okay?” I instructed as we both began cleaning up.

 

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“Didn’t take too long. We’re done Floria” I announce as both of us come back to the bedroom. Floria waited on her bed, lying there looking very bored, lifting her head to see us.

“Hope we didn’t take too long” Rumel said, sounding her consideration once more.

“It’s alright. Not a problem” Floria said as she sat straight up normally and not laying down on the bed. Both Rumel and I then walked over to her, sitting beside her. I should bring something up to talk about before both of them start being more awkward again. 

“By the way. I didn’t ask since I was busy with cleaning up but... what do you think of the dinner?” I asked the rather pointless question to get them talking a bit.

“It’s lovely” Rumel answered.

“Delicious” Floria replied.

“Glad you both like it” I said while nodding to the response. Not my expertise but I’ll take the compliment. Okay time to move onto something else now that I get the conversations starting. Something a bit more important than that.

“Now then you two… Last time I was forcibly dragged into the bed with both of you and… Well nothing really happened…” Wait should I go through with explaining this sensitive topic? It’s a bit of an embarrassing one that they might now even get so…

“What do you mean?” Floria asked, sounding clueless.

“Is it something… I don’t know, romantic?” Rumel asked a bit more directly with a guess of her own.

“Yeah, you could say that. The more action oriented part of it… Who that sounds way too theatrical. What I was saying is that at some point, either here or back at my home we probably will do… ‘that’” I’m not going to say it flat out before they actually do… Now that I think about I haven’t really relieved myself at all since I came here. I’ve been refraining myself from doing anything lustful so far.

“‘That’?” Floria said, sounding… well not as clueless as I thought but definitely trying to not make that conclusion.

“That sounds a bit dubious…” Rumel commented, being rightfully scared of what ‘that’ is. Ugh now that I actually think about I’m… no I can’t just do that! I need to calm myself.

“Y-Yeah, but you both know what that means right? If we are to get close I’d say we… try ‘that’ out” I said a bit awkwardly.

“How about you say it… out loud?” Floria suggested, but her tone and way of saying make it clear even she is a bit afraid of it being mentioned.

“Oh I think… It’s what I think of isn’t it…” Rumel said, looking a bit red. Okay then… It's time to steel myself and actually say what I was trying to say at first. I need to make sure I don’t screw this up.

“My six wives all have done such a thing with me already, with them all doing something different each- No that’s not important. What’s important is that if they can do it with me, you two should try proving that you two also can do it, with me” I said trying to start the discussion before we move on into the action itself.

“And that ‘it’ is…” Rumel said, anticipating the obvious answer. I take one deep breath, sighing and calming myself down…

“Yep. I’m talking about sex” I blurted out as I stood up and turn to to stare at them, ready for the chain of events that will lead to that bed being use way too roughly...