A few moments later we're back in Lia's room.
Right now she's lying face up on her bed while holding me with both arms so that we're facing each other.

She's wearing a simple white linen tunic that goes down to just above her knees, bound at the waist with a yellow sash.
There's nothing particularly cute about this featureless attire, but despite-, no, because of that, her natural cuteness can shine through all the more.

Sadly I wasn't able to catch any more glimpses of her body while she got dressed.
But for now I shall be happy with what was given to me.

She looks me in the eyes as she lies on the bed.

"Lia wonders what our new owner will be like."

Right. Later today Lia will be dropped off at the villa of that praetor guy.
I have absolutely no clue about the rules on slave ownership in this world but based on what the previous owner said, punishing slaves seems to be common.
Just thinking about it makes me mad.
If anyone hurts my Lia I'll end their existence.

"Mr. Bear shouldn't be so gloomy." She says with a concerned expression.
"Lia will be alright."

Ah that's my Lia! She's so strong.

Right- I mustn't make my little girl worry.

Alright!
Only positive thoughts.

Yes, let's go over the things that could be of use.

First of all getting the [Abyssal Tendrils] trait means that I'm now able to affect things around me, at least in some way.
At first I was kind of worrying that I might simply be an observer in this world.
I wouldn't mind just watching Lia all day, but it seems like she might need help at some point so it's good that it's at least theoretically possible for me to take action.

Secondly I got a new level, which should mean a new skill point, right?
I wasn't asked about choosing a skill, but surely that's how it works.
Maybe I'll get myself some cool magic this time.

Then without further ado!

[Appraisal]!

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-Status-
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Name: Mr. Bear
Title: -
Class: -
Gender: -
Race: Plush Toy
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Level: 3
Health: 5/5
Stamina: 0/0
Experience: 39/100
Focus: 10/10
Skill Points: 0
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-Effects-
None
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-Attributes-
Strength:     0
Dexterity:     0
Endurance:     0
Sorcery:     0
Charisma:     3
Faith:         -
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-Traits-
[Inanimate Object] Cannot move.
[Pervert] Gains experience through unconventional means.
[Abyssal Tendrils] Conceals invisible tendrils within its body.
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-Skills-
[Appraisal LV1]
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Uh.
I guess not?
And my stats also didn't improve?

No!
Positivity!

Maybe I get a point every two levels.
Surely that first point wasn't the only one I'll ever get, right?
Right?!

Haaaaa Huuuuuuu Haaaaa Huuuuuu.
I am like the ocean.
Calm and unmoving.

Okay.
That's fine.

I guess this means I'll just have to make the best use of what I have.

[Abyssal Tendrils], huh?
I wasn't able to do much with it aside from licking up some water, but it sounds like it could be used for more than that.
Maybe I need more training?
But it doesn't have a level like [Appraisal], so it might just stay like it is?

Let's test this out a bit.

Lia is still holding me in front of her face with her arms stretched out.
I'll try reaching her face with my 'tongue' for now.

Strictly for the purpose of testing out my skill or course.
There are no ulterior motives.
None.

...

Like last time I concentrate.
I manage to bring out the tendril quicker than before now, apparently my body remembers how to do it.

NhnMnnnn.

About 5 millimeters is all I can manage.
It's more than before, but by far not enough to be of any use.
But man, this really feels more wriggly than a normal tongue.

Haah, well I guess this is the extent of my powers for now.

As I contemplate my lack of abilities I hear a sudden knock on the door.
The girl that was standing next to Lia when everybody lined up pokes her head out from behind the it, her brown curly hair falling to the side.

"Are you ready Aurelia?" She asks.
"The carriage is here."

"Mh." She answers affirmatively.
She jumps up from the bed, holding me in her right hand.

"Ah."
"Toilet."
"Lia will go quickly."

"But don't make the carriage wait."

"Mh."

Again?
Not that I'm complaining.
Maybe she has a weak bladder.

Lia walks out of the room past the brown haired girls and into the bathroom.

She lifts up her tunic and sits down on the toilet bench.
Wait is she not wearing panties?

She places me down on her legs that are pushed together so that I'm lying face up on the cleft between them.

Once again my head is only centimeters away from the promised land, but this time there are no clothes in the way.
If I could just turn around I would see it.

Ah well, I may only be able to listen right now, but one day I will set my eyes on paradise!

Content with having a new life goal, I observe her face as she's looking down on me with a smile.

Suddenly Lia leans forward slightly and-

*shhhhhh*

One more time my ears are blessed by the splashing of holy water.

UOOOOHH!

...

"Mr. Bear isn't just a pervert he's also weird."
"Lia is just peeing, you know?"

Uhh...
I may have gotten a bit too excited.