After Dinner Dip (Rivers/Serenity)

[Serenity Caine]

]When Rivers moved her hand, and lifted her back up for the cider to fall into her palm, Serenity looked at him curiously. Her face was crimson in colour, and her heart was pounding— god she was nervous. He spoke then, drinking the cider from her palm. Had he not wanted to drink from where she’d placed it? Did he find it silly? Her mind was racing with different possibilities as to why he’d rejected her method, but was soon stopped as he spoke his dare. Accept what was coming? She opened her mouth to speak, but was stopped as Rivers brought his lips down to hers, tender and soft. He caught her lower lip, causing her heart to bounce. When he pulled away and picked her up, her eyes were wide and her blush deepened. I… She couldn’t speak just yet, so instead she nodded in reply to Rivers.

As she had been carried into the water and hadn’t gotten up herself, she now grabbed the cider bottle and took a long swig, delivering her own first sip differently. She looked to Shy now, as she answered Serenity’s question. While she spoke, Serenity sunk back into the water, now next to Rivers rather than Roxy. That’s very bold. I wish you both luck then. She meant it, she hoped they ended this Fated Hunt.

Roxy’s dare for Shy caused a smirk to appear on Serenitys lips. One by one Shy got to them all, and when she spoke about Serenity, she looked down at her own chest then back up at Shy, confidence suddenly clear on her face. Hey now! I take pride in these! And I am not at all awkward in bed, let me tell you! I have been taken far to many times to be awkward at this point. However, I’ve never been with a woman, so that could be different— And no I’m not looking to change that. The only reason aside from that I should be awkward, would be that I’d never had emotional attachments to the men I’ve been with. Serenity shrugged and held her chest. But don’t pick on these. She laughed, a fake cockyness in her voice. Shy then proceeded to dare Rivers to do the same, and Serenity waited expectantly.

Roxy, might as well get this to go around the circle, you rate us as well. She smiled, shrugging. She knew she’d have to do it as well.

[Roxanne]

Roxanne raised an eyebrow at Rivers dare and follow through actions. She wasn’t sure that really counted but damn the man had class, and it was his game so who was she to say what counted? She shrugged and took another swig of the cider, feeling the burn all the way day and grinning momentarily. Her head began to fuzz in a delightful manner.

Shy’s answer to Serenity’s question was fairly simple and not unexpected, as Roxanne had witnessed the event herself. Her answer to the half demon’s question, however, was much more interesting. Rivers got an 8 because of his scars? That seemed a bit unfair. And was she really saying Serenity was only a 7 because she had actually had breasts? That was definitely backwards. Shy’s only redeeming opinion was of Roxanne but even then, she was still left questioning the woman’s tastes. Still, as Shy gestured to her curves and complimented her, she could help but grin and she raised her glass in mock toast. “Thanks Shy,” she said, earnestly.

Serenity’s reaction to Shy’s assessment was very amusing for some reason and Roxanne burst out laughing, giggling really, and she wrapped an arm around herself to hold her chest still as she bounced. After a moment, and a few deep breaths, she collected herself enough to listen to Serenity’s question for her.

The half demon took another drink of her cider as she considered, taking a few moments to look over each one with a very detailed gaze, though admittedly a bit more heated for Rivers. “Hm.. Seanait. I’d consider you an 8. You’re very handsome for a woman and if I were into women, you look like you’d be pretty good in bed, but you lack cushion.,” she said, smiling at the other woman before continuing, “Serenity, you’re a 9. Mostly because we’re pretty much the same but you look like you weigh less. Really, the only reason we’re both not 10s is the bitch factor,” Roxanne said, laughing again. “Rivers...You’re also a 9 because you’re well proportioned physically and charming.” She finished.

Considering it was now her turn to ask or dare, Roxanne turned to Rivers. “What’s your best quality, in your opinion?” she asked.

[Rivers]

As Rivers hears Shy's response as well as the girls replies he finds himself bursting out into laughter. “Hahahaha, that well I appreciate the fact that you have rated me so highly, to compare me to beauties like Roxanne and Serenity is a compliment of greatest caliber.” He replies to Seanait with a wide grin. “Though while I appreciate your compliments and estimate of my charm I am afraid I am but a simple bard, I can only speak of such beauty because it is there all around me.”

Though before he could play off any more two questions were directed at him and he raised an eyebrow. “That scale is vague, but I suppose I will give it a shot. I would place both Roxanne and Serenity at 9, that being the highest I've ever given anyone who wasn't literally a divine being. I don't think it's a secret I like some fire in a woman and I think both of your desires to grow and change speak well of you. I will also admit to appreciating a woman with some experience,” He admits with a grin. Then he takes a swig and turns to Serenity, “And unlike our foolish friend over there, I fully appreciate your 'gifts'.” He explains in response to Serenity's reply to Shy.

“As for you Seanait that's tougher. I'd say a 7. You're lean and handsome, but I am less into handsome so appearance wise probably a six, but you do seem like you'd be fun in the sack and a lot can be said for a good attitude so that bumps you up one.” He explains, then he shifts gears to work with Roxanne's question and finds himself stumped. Rivers had lived ith himself for so long he did not really even think about this kinda thing anymore. He was who he was, but the more he thinks about it the more he can only come up with a single answer.

“My best quality is my tale,” he says somberly, “I have lived enough for several lives and I have no intention of stopping there, and when my time finally does run out I intend to let the wind carry the story of my life for all who wish to hear it. A story that will tell of my own deed along with those of hundreds of heroes, one that will immortalize their great deeds and leave an irreplaceable mark upon the era it is told in.” As he speaks an excited smile spreads across his face.

“My greatest quality is The Bard's Tale.”

"As for my dare, well the 1 to 10 question seems popular, what's your take Ser?"

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Serenity seemed so offended by Séanait's observation that she could help herself and joined in with Roxy, laughing at Serenity's outrage and admiring the woman's breasts as she displayed what was not to be mocked. If Serenity displayed that level of fire in bed, Séanait had indeed rated her poorly. Serenity's mention of being taken far too many times by men to be awkward in bed did give Séanait an idea as to how she could work out whether or not Serenity would be awkward in bed.

Leaning across towards Serenity, Séanait brushed her lips, but only barely, against the woman's ear as she whispered,

"You might have been taken by many men, but I don't take women. I make love with them."

While she whispered, Séanait ever so gently ran her fingers across the inside of Serenity's thigh, starting at the knee and working up, aiming to go not quite as far as the groin, but far enough that Serenity would be wishing she had if the red head was turned on by this. If Serenity attempted to move her leg or reach down to move her hand away, Séanait would comply without hesitation. Then, as she withdrew, Séanait breathed gently on Serenity's neck, just to put the cherry on the top, as the saying went.

Roxy's assessment of everyone didn't surprise Séanait until it came to her. She lifted an eyebrow when she was rated as an 8, because it was much higher than she had expected. She might make for a handsome man, but as a woman she lacked the looks and, as Roxy pointed out, the padding to be considered attractive by most people.

"I'm surprised you think I'm so attractive. Maybe it's your subconscious talking."

Séanait laughed, winked at Roxy and then downed her cup of cider in one long swallow. She refilled it as she listened to Rivers give his own thoughts on their relative attractivenesses, and this time she agreed with him regarding herself. A seven definitely fit her a bit better, and so she raised her cup in salute to Rivers and winked at him.

"Oh, I'm fun in the sack alright. Maybe I'll show you how fun some day."

River's answer to his second dare was much more interesting. So, he'd lived through enough interesting events and experiences for several lifetimes, had he? She wondered about that. How old was Rivers, exactly? He looked quite young, but there was just something about him that suggested he was older than he looked. Maybe when he'd had a bit more to drink she could "truth" him and find out.

"Okay Roxy, here's a truth question for you: what's the most embarrassing thing you've ever done?'

[Serenity Caine]

When Roxy and Shy started laughing, Serenity’s grin grew wider, and she threw back the contents of her cup, having to pour more. She froze when she felt someone breathing on her neck. Shy had gotten so close to her without her even noticing. Her lips were grazing her ear, and her voice was smooth. When she felt a hand on her thigh, slowly moving up, Serenity arched an eyebrow, ignoring the goosebumps appearing all over her body. Darling, I just met you, at least take me to dinner first. I do have some class still She shook her head, finding her own joke funny, but her voice had some hesitance in it, though very slight. She knew what Shy was doing, through her tipsy haze. She wasn’t so opposed to the idea that it disturbed her, as it used to, but she still wasn’t entirely comfortable with it either. She was putting on a brave face for the sake of moving forward, though much to her surprise it didn’t take as much effort as she would of thought. With an eyebrow still raised, Serenity looked down to the hand on her thigh then back up to the woman it belonged to. While looking Shy in the eyes, Serenity reached down and removed the seeking hand, holding it in her own. Manners my dear Shy, are very important. She laughed, not meaning a word of it in that moment, and released her hand. Subconsciously, Serenity shifted herself closer to Rivers, slightly anxious about what had just occurred, though she thought she played it off well, and was trying to ease it out of her mind.

When Roxanne rated Serenity, she was sipping on some cider, and choked while laughing. The bitch factor indeed! We make quite the pair Miss Roxy! She nodded her appreciation a honest smile on her face. She could admit to her bitchyness, and always had been able to. She agreed with the rest of Roxy’s ratings, and looked to Rivers when he did the same, trying to think of what she would say. Hearing him compliment herself and Roxy, Serenity snorted. How modest of you. She gulped more cider down, and nudged his shoulder, close enough to him now that she could do so, Shy having made her nervous. When he dove into rating them, Serenity looked at him, once more appreciating the view so graciously given to her, only looking back up when she heard her name. Maybe if you’re lucky you’ll be able to appreciate them alone sometime. She winked at him, a sly grin on her face while she sipped a little more from her cup.

It was her turn now, to do what everyone else already had, and she had to admit, it was a bit of a difficult task, to give reasons behind the rating. Well, let me start off with you Shy, as you’ve so boldly approached me now. I’d say your around a seven and a half to an eight. I find your confidence quite admirable, and to be honest attractive. You’re bold and brave, and honestly such qualities in a woman is inspiring to me. So thank you. She tipped her cup to Shy, a real smile on her face, before looking to Roxanne. You, my dear Firefly, She had no real reason for the nickname aside from Roxy’s fire magic. are a nine. As you said, we’re quite the same, but I find your figure is fuller, which I find stunning. And as much as it made me nervous, you’re quite the kisser. We bitches must stick together. She winked, laughing and looked over to Rivers, next to her.

Nine as well, because let’s face it, you’re smooth as all hell, extremely attractive, and from what I’ve experienced, you’re more than good at kissing as well. Your charm is swoon worthy, and your cooking is simply devine. What’s not to like about you? Even your sarcasm is attractive, which I have to say is quite shocking for me. Quite the catch you are… She laughed, and shifted an inch or so away from him, not wanting to be so close that their shoulders were touching, as she was slightly nervous, reminded of her current state of dress. Or, lack there of.

Serenity cleared her throat, and looked around at the three before her, trying to decide what was next. Rivers darling, what is your biggest turn on? She looked down at the water while she spoke, having lost a bit of the nerve she had before, and having to throw back even more of what was in her cup, trying to regain it. This game would be near impossible for her if she kept getting to nervous.

[Roxanne]

Roxanne sipped on her drink as she listened to Rivers answer the rating question followed by her own. She grinned at the high rating. As he explained that his best quality was the bard’s tale, she considered that for a moment, a thoughtful look on her face. “I would agree. It’s not many people that can be bards and I’ve heard a few of your stories already. The rest must be interesting as well,” she commented, giving him a wink. As Shy expressed surprise at Roxanne’s rating of her, the red head simply raised her glass in a mock toast and downed the rest of the cider.

She then watched with interest as Seanait made a move towards Serenity, an amused look on her face, at the the exchange between the two. Of course she could hear what the whispering was and she struggled not to giggle at Serenity’s reaction. She played it off well, but her discomfort was still obvious as she scooted closer to Rivers and Shy made a light pass at him as well. Roxanne shook her head in amusement. She’d never really met anyone like this woman.

Serenity’s answer to the rating question was interesting and Roxanne thought the other red head was a bit drunk. Although, as she mentioned that part of the reason Rivers got a 9 was his kissing, Roxanne couldn’t help but wonder at that and it probably showed on her face. She had a rated him a 9 without kissing him, if he were as good as Serenity claimed it might bump him up on her scale. On the other hand, she wondered if there was something else going on with those two considering their current behavior and Serenity’s earlier jealously at the lake. Surely one of them would have said something to her, with all her obvious flirting, if that were the case though? Roxanne decided these thoughts weren’t important right now and instead refilled her cider and forced herself to focus as Seanait questioned her. When she heard Serenity’s question for Rivers, she couldn’t help but grin at him, obviously interested in the answer.

Roxanne considered her answer to Shy in the meantime though, idly fidgeting in the water. For her part, she wasn’t really prone to embarrassing herself so it was a bit difficult. “I remember this one occasion where I was crashing a noble’s party. In my defense, one of their ‘servants’ was actually a hired assassin. Anyway, someone stepped on my dress hem when I wasn’t paying attention and when I finally saw the guy and moved to follow him, my dress didn’t come with me. It ripped, leaving me half naked. I lost my balance and fell into one of the tables, covering myself in sweets and wine,” she explained, laughing.


Knowing it was her turn to ask or dare, Roxanne calmed herself back down to think. “Seanait, what’s the weirdest thing, sexually, that you’ve ever done?” she asked, curious. It was similar to one of the questions the trio had been through in the dining room but the wording was different.

[Rivers]

Rivers watches Serenity and Shy's display with a smirk of amusement. This was a pretty interesting show to watch as Shy presses aggressively and in truth much more naturally that Rivers him thought of himself being able to do so seemlessly. “Perhaps there are some tips I can get from you on how to be aggressive Seanait.” He chuckles he looks up at the sky, this whole situation was fun and familiar. No matter what world you were in some things were always the same, friends, good time and bad times. They were all part of the cycle.

As Serenity edged closer to him he looked over and smiled encouragingly, then she asked her question and moved away a bit. What was his biggest turn on? He blinked at her for a few moments. “Well that was certainly forward.” He admitted, but then he grinned. Well if she was asking then there could only be one answer.

He reaches down and takes her hand, then he drops to a knee and kisses it. “As with all things what I want most in life is...” suddenly he was beside Shy a mug of ale in his hand which he placed in hers while returning the favor from earlier and grabbing her ass. Then before she could strike him he was in the air letting it all blow out in the wind.

“...timing, a tale, and a moment. In short, a good mood is the greatest turn on there is.” He announces and suddenly he was behind Roxanne his hands reaching out and grabbing the sections between her neck and shoulders for an above average message. “So the answer is, mood, creativity and fun I suppose.” He says as he continues to work out the woman's knots.

"Now I think it's time for a fun question, Seanait, despite how forward you are with Serenity you're oddly bashful with Claire, what are all of the reasons for that?"

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Séanait had to hand it to Serenity, she handled Séanait's seduction techniques much better than she had thought. If she hadn't been looking for the signs, she wouldn't have even noticed the goosebumps or the slight hesitance in her voice. It might have been wishful thinking, but she thought she could see Serenity's chest rising and falling faster than it had. Despite Serenity immediately leaning right into Rivers, Séanait was convinced that she'd managed to arouse her and that Serenity was merely frightened by her own feelings.

"I think I've misjudged you Serenity. I might just take you out to dinner one of these days."

She didn't mean it though and, as she sat back down in the water, Séanait knew that she wasn't going to go her usual route of slow seduction and alcohol. It was fun to tease Serenity, and it might even have been fun to play around with her beneath the sheets, but she just didn't feel like seducing her. Not when Séanait had such confused feelings about Claire.

Rivers mentioned that he might want to learn from her aggressiveness, and Séanait smiled and shook her head at that. Rivers wasn't the sort who'd get the most out of aggressive seduction. Romance and gentlemanly manners suited him much better.

"Nah, you don't want to learn that from me. You're talents are already too good." She nodded at Serenity and Roxy, both of whom seemed interested in Rivers, "Besides, I can't give away all my secrets to the competition!"

When Serenity gave her ratings and gave Séanait a seven and a half to an eight, calling her confidence "attractive", she raised her cup in salute and acknowledgement of Serenity's words. Then, with a sly wink and satisfied smile she drained the cup again. If only she didn't have these odd feelings for Claire, she could make a lot of progress on Serenity.

Roxy's story made Séanait laugh so much that she spilled some cider into the pool as she poured herself another cup. She could well picture Roxy practically naked and covered in all sorts of delightful flavours.

"It's really too bad I wasn't there. I could have helped you clean up!"

She licked her lips and then laughed, leaving Roxy with no room to doubt how exactly Séanait would have helped clean her up. That was when Roxy dropped a bombshell on Séanait, asking her what the weirdest thing she'd ever done during sex was. She knew she shouldn't freeze up, that she should talk about that time with the transvestite, but her mind instantly flashed back to some hazy half remembered scenes of a man behind her and one in front, and opening her mouth and her enjoying...

Séanait's cheeks burned with shame as she remembered that drunken encounter and more that had happened during her adjustment period in Nova, when she'd had no real work and was missing Breasal and her other friends, when every night she'd gone out drinking and ended up with one or more men. Even Rivers appearing next to her, handing her a mug of ale and grabbing her arse didn't help matters. In fact, it made it worse, because she couldn't help but jump and scoot away from him a little.

"I'm going to take a dare."

She was still in a sober mood, eyes focused on the water instead of Rivers giving Roxy a massage which, at any other time, she'd have watched with interest, when Rivers asked her why she was oddly bashful around Claire. Séanait automatically took a sip from the ale, noting how good it tasted. She didn't want to answer this question, but she'd already avoided one question, and she couldn't bring herself to be enough of a coward to avoid another.

Gazing into the mug, avoiding eye contact with everyone else, she said haltingly, "I...I don't know. I mean, she was attractive and all before she started disguising herself as a man, but now she looks just so handsome. I don't normally go for women who can pull that off, but she's so strong and determined and funny, and she looks so attractive in either guise. When I'm with her, I just want to make her laugh and make her happy, and when I'm away I'm always thinking of her."

Séanait gave a small laugh and flashed a small smile at each of the others in turn, almost returning to her previous self.

"Well, almost always. I've never been a particularly monogamous person."

Drinking from the mug again, Séanait thought for a few moments about what she could ask next. She wanted to get away from talk about sex and relationships, so she chose a pretty innocuous dare.

"Serenity, I dare you to touch the tip of your nose with your tongue. If you can't, you need to touch someone else's nose with your tongue."

[Serenity Caine]

Serenity smiled and nodded to Séanait when the said she had misjudged her. For some reason it it made her smile, as most people judged her immediately, and had every right to. Shy was actually meeting her for the first time, and was able to meet the newer Serenity coming out to play, rather than the old bitch that arrived in Nova.

When Rivers shifted away from her, she nearly face palmed. What an idiot question. However, he answered it before she could come up with another. She blinked in surprise as he kissed her hand, but blurted out a laugh as that quickly switched and he was with Shy, and then with Roxanne. She found herself shaking her head, but laughing entirely at the situation. You know, I think I agree with you! She laughed and raised her glass, finishing off what was in it, then moving to refill it.

Her eyebrows shot to her head as both Rivers and Roxy questioned Shy about Claire. She hadn’t realized Shy had felt that way, and now realized her own question from before may have made her uncomfortable. I hate to say this, as I fear you may not like the words… but Shy, that sounds almost like you’re falling in love. Serenity glanced over at her, a small sincere smile on her lips. However, Shy then blurted out Serenity’s next dare. She crunched her eyebrows together, and tried to do as asked, sticking her tongue out and pointing it up towards her nose. She tried for nearly two minutes before giving up, blushing as she knew she looked like a fool. With a sigh, Serenity made her way through the water to Roxy, and after a small apologetic smile, she stuck out the tip of her tongue, and lightly touched Roxy’s nose. She laughed and moved back to where she’d been, closer to Shy than the other two.

Roxy, why don’t you...admit something embarrassing? She shrugged, running out of questions.

[Roxanne]

Roxanne watched and listened as Rivers answered Serenity's question, smiling as he kissed Serenity's hand and then groped Shy before suddenly ending up behind her, though there was still a good foot of space between them. That is until he reached forward and started massaging her muscles. Roxanne couldn't help the moan of obvious pleasure that quickly followed. "Mmmmm....Rivers. That is just fantastic, and honestly a first for me. It helps to prove your point, which I definitely agree with right now," she commented, closing her eyes and sighing again as she tried to be still.

The half demon listened to Seanait disagree with Rivers on his suggestion of aggressiveness and opened a single eye to look at her as she responded to Roxanne's own tale with light teasing, her intentions clear. She grinned back briefly at the warrior woman, until she insisted on dodging the question and requesting a dare. Seanait's discomfort was obvious, even more so as she answered Rivers's question and Roxanne tried to avoid looking at her with pity as Serenity pointed out the conclusion. It did indeed sound like falling in love, from what little Roxanne knew of it anyway.

Shy's dare for Serenity was so innocent, Roxanne wondered if she were running out of ideas or simply making an effort to change the direction of the game. Either way, it was most amusing to watch the attempt the other red head made to touch her nose with her tongue and Roxanne laughed, until Serenity gave up and came over to lick her nose. The half demon wriggled her nose and giggled lightly. She sipped more of her cider as she considered her new dare for Shy and her answer for Serenity, still sighing quietly under her breath every few minutes as long as Rivers continued to work.

"Alright, Shy. I dare you to do an impression of a Rivers," she said, giving the other woman a clear look of amusement. "As for your question Serenity, let's see.." she mused, trying to think despite the alcohol and wonderful massage. "I get a bit rough during sex sometimes. Once, I broke a bed in an expensive tavern and had to sleep in the forest for a month afterward " she answered, blushing and finishing off her cup of cider. She'd lost count at this point and was borderline drunk, her head spinning pleasantly and her skin tingling from a combination of the alcohol and Rivers.

[Rivers]

Rivers continued to work on Roxanne's shoulders as Serenity and Shy bantered, he grinned at Shy after hearing her response to his question and then said. “That certainly does sound like love.” He admits a tingle of nostalgia in his voice. As he spoke he found a particular knot of tension in the demoness' shoulders and applied a good deal of pressure to work it out. “Really, you with wings should get something like this done occasionally.” He murmurs though there was concern in his voice rather than anything lewd.

As Serenity came over and licked Roxanne's nose he found tilted his head and grinned, seemed like they were getting along better and better. Then he reached out as she began to leave, handing her back her cup. Rivers could feel his mind becoming hazy and his grin turned a bit duller than the sharper expression he usually had.

“Seanait, falling in love is good, I don't see why you would be embarrassed. It's part of life, and a good part of it, though it comes with bitterness and often leaves you with regrets, but it can only do that because there is meaning. A life free of regret is a life where no hard choices ever had to be made.” He posits before realizing it was his turn.

“Well, as deeds and prowess of attraction have begun to be discussed I'd like a fair rating.” He announces and then says softly, but in a tone that resounded throughout the springs. “I wish for a fair appraisal of my skill fair demoness.” Then with a grin he leans in and with a hand from beneath Roxanne's arm turns her face towards his and and kisses her. At first it was soft, then he pushed farther more hungrily. The moment continued on as he brought her in closer, still softly holding her cheek.

Then after what seemed like a very long time he pulled away and with a smile he asked “...so?”

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Séanait felt distinctly uncomfortable as everyone concluded that she was in love with Claire. It was some comfort that they'd only been able to work it out after she'd told them about her feelings for her, but it still rankled that they knew. If only Roxy hadn't asked the question she had, Séanait might have been able to get out of this. Then again, her avoidance would probably have only made them more curious and alert to her behaviour.

Sighing, she replied, "I know I'm in love with her. That's part of the problem. I made her my liege lord when I offered her my sword, and that puts a damper on any potential relationship."

Séanait took a deep drink from her mule of ale, only just now beginning to feel its effects, and continued, "And it's worse than that. I've been in love before. I feel in love with someone back home, Breasal, from the moment I saw him and we were together right up until I came here. I never felt like an awkward teen girl with her first crush around him. Gods, I haven't felt this way since my cousin and I..."

She trailed off and drank the rest of the ale to help forget that particular incident. This night was shaping up to be far less fun than she had anticipated.

"Just, just don't tell her, okay?"

Fortunately, Séanait found her mood improved by Serenity's attempts at touching her nose with her tongue. She laughed at the sight of of her scrunching up her face in an attempt to perform the feat and absolutely loved the image of Serenity leaning down to lick Roxy's nose while Rivers was behind Roxy, massaging her her back. That would be a sight worth seeing, she thought.

Roxy's confession about breaking a bed during sex also helped to restore Séanait's good news and she smiled to herself, imagining what it would be like with the red-haired demon. If the bed breaking incident was anything to go by, it would be a whole lot of fun.

While all this was happening, Séanait was considering how best to do an impression of Rivers. She muttered a few phrases under her breath, trying to get his voice down pat, and wondered what she could do. It was tempting to do to Serenity what Rivers was doing to Roxy right then, but Séanait knew that Serenity probably wouldn't appreciate it.

So, instead, Séanait climbed out of the pool, bowed low to Serenity and held out her hand. In a surprisingly good imitation of River's voice she said, "Serenity, oh heart of my heart, your eyes shine like stars and your hair flashes like fire. Would you, oh fair, lovely maid, do me the honour of sharing this dance with me."

It wasn't an impression so much as a parody but, since she thought it was funny and she had managed to capture River's voice fairly well, she figured no one would mind.

Laughing at her own impression, Séanait got back into the spring, not actually being serious about having the dance with Serenity, and then smirked at Roxy.

"Tell me, Roxy, who's the better kisser? Serenity or Rivers?"

[Serenity Caine]

Serenity nodded along to Rivers’ words, looking at Shy carefully, seeing how she would take the words. When Shy openly admitted to being in love, Serenity’s heart went out to her. She hoped that things went well for her, and that Claire somehow realized feelings… Serenity blinked in surprise as she realized what she had just thought of. She was supporting a relationship between two women? This world was changing her…

Serenity pulled herself out of her thoughts in time to see Rivers taking his turn, not really saying much as he turned to kiss Roxanne. She’d heard what he said, about wanting a fair rating, as Serenity had been the only one to mention his kissing abilities, so she supposed his actions now made sense in the game. Serenity blinked a few times, sipping her cider shakily. She glanced at Shy, seeing how she was watching, not paying mind to Serenity at all. Serenity looked away from the two, not wanting to watch the couple anymore. When she heard Rivers speak, she blinked once more, putting a small smirk on her face after taking a gulp of cider.

However, once she heard Shy clear her throat and saw her hold out her hand to her, she took it curiously, and started laughing at the voice Shy made in an impression of Rivers. Serenity sat back down in the water, still laughing lightly, glancing back and forth from Shy to Rivers and Roxy, a hint of nervousness hidden behind her eyes. At Shy’s question, Serenity arched an eyebrow at Roxy, grateful for the reason to look sassy.

Hey Rivers, same question, but between Roxy and myself. She knew she could be digging her own grave here, but it seemed like a good idea at the time.

[Roxanne]

Roxanne could hear the concern in Rivers’s voice as he mentioned that should get this sort of thing done occasionally, which she took to mean more often than the previous standing of never.
“Honestly, I don’t even know what this is, just that it feels amazing. If you’re offering though, I’ll not say no,” she replied, not teasing for once but her voice still giving away the pleasure she was in.

She closed her eyes, listening as he spoke with Seanait about love. The change in his tone made him sound older to her as he was obviously speaking from experience. The half demon had her share of regrets but little in the way of love related matters. She’d closed herself off after the incident with a certain fellow demon. Still, she nodded her agreement as Shy asked them not to tell Claire. It wasn’t her business anyway.

As Rivers changed the subject, Roxanne turned to give him a curious look as best she could without disrupting the massage. A moment later and that didn’t matter as he turned her to face him, as much as their position allowed, his words leaving no doubt to his intentions. The kiss started out innocent enough, gentle, and she moved one hand to rest on his chest, absentmindedly tracing the scars as she kissed him back. Then he pulled her closer, the kiss deepening as Rivers pushed at her hungrily. Roxanne matched his hunger with her own, the hand on his chest moving to grip his shoulder, the other slipping under the water to where she could feel him brushing her thigh.

Quite obviously lost in the moment, Roxanne blinked as Rivers finally pulled away, looking at her with his hand still on her cheek. She blushed as both his and Shy’s questions brought back reality. “That’s not a fair question, Seanait. Serenity didn’t kiss me like that. Rivers just made the world disappear,” she said, reaching for her glass only to notice it was empty and frown at the bottom. Not that she needed any more at this point. She was articulate but she was obviously just past drunk and very turned on.

Roxanne wasn’t sure what to do next. She didn’t really want to move from her current position and after a moment, decided she wasn’t going to. She was sitting here first, if Rivers was uncomfortable he could relocate. Speaking of, she hadn’t properly answered his question. “On a scale of one to ten, I’d give that a 20. You’ve got to be one of the best kissers I’ve had the pleasure to kiss,” she said, grinning.

“Sorry I missed your impression Shy…” Roxanne added, laughing, as she listened to Serenity’s question for Rivers. She raised an eyebrow. It was an interesting question, but she was surprised it had come from Serenity. This situation was complicated yet casual and unexpected. Now wasn’t the time for such thoughts though and instead she focused on coming up with her own next question or dare. “Rivers, I want an appraisal as well. How was my kiss for you?” she asked, smirking.

[Rivers]

Rivers could feel a tingle as he pressed his lips hungrily into Roxanne, and an additional jolt as he suddenly feels the soft sensation of her thigh, followed by surprise as they broke away he lets out a soft groan in her ear as he suddenly feels her grab him. “Hey now,” he purrs, but seems to return to himself a bit as question are asked and as Roxanne rates him.

Right, I wanted a rating. He reminds himself, but he still...felt a heat in his lower half and a haze in his head. As Serenity asked him for a rating he decides that there is only one thing to do. “Well I need to make it fair.” He says and then suddenly he was face to face with Serenity, Rivers' eyes were slightly glazed, but his smile still carried the wry intelligent grin.

“If I may, milady.” He asks then he leans in and kisses her. As they kiss he crawls forward so that their fronts were pressed against each other. This kiss lacked some of the refined care of the previous ones they had, there was more passion, he nipped and then kissed her very deeply as if trying to become one with her.

When they separate his eyes are still glazed and filled with something else. “Well...I can't decide, I'll take a dare from your Serenity.” He tells her in a slightly slurred voice. His eyes then track over to Roxanne. “You are very good, a solid 8 or 9.” He before separating from Serenity a bit in a daze.

“My question, would it be okay if we take a short break? I need to get desert out before it burns.” He says in a monotone.