The next day, after going through our morning tradition of tiredly continuing the sex from the night before, we had a small scare. It wasn’t that we had yet another break in from our enemy who swore two months of peace, no, and it wasn’t that Nikita had ruined the building in some new way while drunkenly finding her way home.

The problem was that Neither Cherry nor Peri could be found in their bedroom or otherwise. Naturally we started looking around the building with panic and fear in our hearts, especially knowing that there was a certain Pimp on the prowl who was so eager to bring home any shapely Beastfolk women he can find.

Not a logical fear, as I’m sure even with Nikita keeping her distance she would at the very least stop an attempted kidnapping on my property when she sensed it... but we were tired and the only thing that mattered was finding them,

It wasn’t as bad as it looked. In an effort to make myself more awake so I could better search for them I went to prepare myself some coffee, I was in the mood for one made by ME, mind you, and right as I opened it up I discovered Peri sleeping nude inside of the cupboard, breasts squeezed up against the jar of coffee beans as she hugged it between her naked cleavage.

Be still, my impatient crotch. Oh! How he wavers.

I’m not even sure how Peri managed to fit her body inside, she’s 5.2ft and not as thin and lithe as her friend happens to be. Carefully waking her and asking for answers, I get an amusing yet concerning response out of the Catgirl after she lets out a tired yawn from her full, pouty lips. “We got up at around three in the morning and your door was locked, and... um... I couldn’t find any of your clothes to sleep with, Myaster... these kind of smell like you a bit so I had to settle, nyaa...”

Seems like it was indeed a very wise decision to lock my door in case of wandering kittens. Lockpicking doesn’t seem to have been a part of their training as a maid, which I am very thankful for.

“Did you NEED to sleep with something that smelled like me...?” I ask.

“No... but I wanted to...” She meekly offers as a flush fills her shy, tired face.

“And where’s Cherry? Everyone is worried sick over the both of you, you know.”

“I’m so sorry, Myaster... nyaa...” The blue haired kitten points one of her white, clawed fingers to another cupboard nearby and I sigh instantly when I realize where she is and why she’s there...

“Cherry, my expensive liquor cabinet is not your bed. I assure you there are much better things you could use as a pillow besides my bottle of Poisoned Apple Cider.” I was lucky enough to inherit it from my grandfather, otherwise I wouldn’t have such an expensive treasure lying around. Importing from Everafter is ludicrously expensive but their liquor is renowned across the realms for being the stuff that dreams are made of.

Cherry mumbles something as she leaps out of the cupboard which houses some of my favorite drinks. All is well,my cider is untouched... 

This little Catgirl is nude as well and although not embarrassed about it, Cherry rushes to cover herself up with her hands before I can see any of the lewder details her tanned, feminine form has to offer. “Don’t get the wrong idea, I-I wasn’t sleeping in there because it smells like you! It was just because I wanted to sleep in the same room as Peri!”

“Are you saying I smell like coffee and liquor?”

“That’s not what I-” Cherry starts.

“You smell like coffee, liquor, and the most fertile male in existence, nyaa...” Peri finishes. “It’s the best.”

“...Right, then. Anyways, get dressed, you two. I’ll have you both prepare breakfast under my guidance and after we all eat and the girls go on their way, you’ll start cleaning the entrance hall as best you can.”

Peri leaves the cupboard and they both bow to me, Cherry’s bow being a bit more respectful than the day before. “Yes, Myaster.” They say in semi-unison.

Breakfast was easier for the kitties to make than dinner was, and they quickly cobbled together some scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, toast and even some coffee for me on their own with little help. Everyone liked it and it made both Cherry and Peri ecstatic to be on the receiving end of abundant praise.

Now my adventurers are all fueled up and ready to go. I have them wait back in my office first, while both maids take all of our dishes to the kitchen for cleaning.

Just when I think to myself how nice it is that I’ll no longer have to do the dishes, Peri almost drops her entire load but thankfully I was nearby to catch her in my arms.

“NYAA!”

“Careful!”

“I-I’m sorry, Myaster...” She blushes and stands once more, careful not to linger on my scent.

“It’s more than alright, Peri. They’re cheap dishes but I’d still rather we just not have to replace them. Take a deep breath- you don’t need to be so stiff,” I remind her. “Walk slowly if you have to. Remember-”

“As long as it gets done... It’s ok no matter how long it takes, nyaa...” She finishes for me and manages to walk the rest of her way back to the kitchen on her own.

Cherry stops to nod her head at me. “She’s... doing a lot better than usual. I have to admit it... Snow’s given her the same advice before but I guess holds more weight coming from you, nyaa...”

“How does she usually do on trial periods?”

“Not as good as this time, but that might be my fault, too...” Before I can ask her what she meant Cherry follows Peri off into the kitchen. Sighing, I turn around to enter my office. But then there’s a furry paw tapping my shoulder right before I open the door.

“T-there's still a little bit if you want it, Myaster...” Cherry blushes and does everything she can to avoid making eye contact with me. In her opposite hand sits a coffee mug and my heart just about skips a beat.

“Hold it to my lips for me.”

Cherry opens her eyes wide, “What the fuck?”

“Isn’t it the role of a maid to serve her Master however he desires, Cherry?.” I smile and put my hands to my back, making it clear to her I’m not going to drink it on my own.

“Y-YES, I mean... uh... nyaa... fuckin’ Myaster...” The pink haired Catgirl hesitantly lifts the mug to my mouth and tips it back for me to drink it. Much better than Sam’s. Not as delicious as the look on Cherry’s face though.

“Get to work now, kitty.” Reaching out, I take the mug for myself and watch as she angrily stammers a bunch of half hearted insults. As she turns around I notice the way her tail sticks straight out of her butt which makes me smile. If I’m not mistaken, that’s a telltale sign that a cat is happy.

If this keeps up, we really will be able to adopt them by the end of the week...

With a renewed sense of optimism and a lovely drink in hand I step into my office and see all three girls chatting about something on the couch while waiting for me. They’re all wearing their equipment and are ready to go.

“You’re crazy, he’s gonna fuck Cherry first.” Sam confidently states while grinning.

“Peri’s so sweet, though... Master likes good girls like her...” Meri twiddles her thumbs together and looks away.

‘Just like you?’ Zutiria weakly smiles and pats Meri on the head, slightly ruffling her big yellow ribbon in the process.

“M-maybe? We are kinda similar...” The Shield Maiden smiles with embarrassed optimism.

“Nah, Peri’s chill.” Sam waves her hand dismissively. “You’re kinda just neurotic.”

“Oh...” Meri hangs her head, unable to deny this.

‘In a cute way.’ The Mage continues to comfort Meri while Sam laughs.

“Alright you three, that’s enough workplace gossip. If you’re not careful someone might report me for sexual harassment and Goddess knows I wouldn’t have much of a case to defend myself with.” I announce my presence and am met with laughter when I head over to join them on the couch.

“Zutiria?”

‘Yes, Sir.’ The little Mage sits up, allowing me to take her seat at the center of the couch. Of course to make it a fair trade she invites herself onto my lap and has a sip of my coffee without asking.

With a girl on each side, I make myself comfortable and start explaining some of the basics. I know very little on the subject, so it’s hard to know where to even begin.

“Lux Ultima had hinted to me during my audience with her that there would be additional powers stemming from my eyes in the very near future. I didn’t imagine she meant the very same day, yet here we are. When I was cheering Zutiria up-”

“Sexually.” Sam interrupts.

“No, surprisingly. It was just a rather intense emotional episode, nothing more. The same thing happened as it did earlier with you, Sam. The Goddess’s voice came out and announced that ‘Bond Level Two’ had been achieved. When it did, my vision went fully white and I felt like... a large amount of knowledge was deposited inside of my mind. Suddenly I knew how to do things I never dreamed possible, and I will now show them to you.”

I take a deep breath and look at the center of the room where my desk is located. “Open Guild Roster.” I command, and it is done.