CH Part 3

[Lynxy]

Camilla walks up to the back of the wagon again and inspects the floor, noticing that at least Praedy had cleaned up the mess during the ruckus. She swung her bag off her shoulders and slid it into the right rear corner of the wagon, then fell back a few paces feeling rather energetic in her boredom. She felt especially energetic since she hadn't done any combat training at all today, though she was growing accustomed to the daily exertion. "Sasha! Patch up your nose and play us something upbeat already. Or you'll force me to start singing." She actually wasn't a terrible singer, but nobody here would know to question her threat of a tone-deaf diddy.

She stopped for a moment to regard Praedy. When had she learned to speak better than Kon, let alone make keen observations about other party members? Had she been playing the fool this whole time?

[TCELESBHSUP]

Kathryn suddenly had Sasha on her back! Oh no! But hey, she was plenty strong and could support the lighter person's weight, her laughter dying down a bit to a chuckle. A beaming grin remained on her face, and she'd nuzzle the newhalf a bit, unable to really free up any arms. One arm was around Alena's waist, the other working to please Kon's adorable ears and keep that purring coming. But, she was perfectly happy with how things were at present.

Smart Praedy came as a shock to her, however. She blinked, turning a bit to look over at the suddenly genius-ified goo, staring for a brief moment. "... I already like her better." She mumbled, just enough so that Alena, Kon and Sasha could hear her.

[Taria]

Pready's lower body slowly slides over to Azmer. "And what possible use could I have for clothing? Ashamed of something, are we?" Pready imediately points to a slight bulge in Azmer's pants. "My recollection of... the past, might be a bit fuzzy. But as I remember, you were quite small.

Suddenly another face forms out of some of the stray remnant leaking across the wagon, and a miniture, more familiar looking Praedy looks up at Kath and Sasha. "Ahem..."

[MiscChaos]

Alena has to force herself not to fall into memories at the family unit they seem to be making. That would ruin the moment to her and she desperately wants to hold onto it. Of course, it's derailed a bit when she realizes the goo-girl is... intelligent? She's... not used to hearing such well-thought out dialogue from the blob. "I am inclined to agree with you, Kathryn Fallstar." She mutters back, off guard by the change. Well, it's really for the best. She can already feel her repressed urge to kill the thing dropping dramatically. Well, it was until she suddenly grew a miniature version of herself. "My word!" She gasps, taken by surprise by the action.

[Motoko]

Sasha would grin as Kath nuzzled her, giving her a soft kiss on the cheek, she was still in love with the proud warrior woman though Sasha wondered if Kath even noticed her anymore between kon and the Lamia....Hearing Cam suggest she sing a song she would nod grabbing her lute she would starts to play a song, it would start out slow and steady, nice sounding even.... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJoaSakyzvA because this is totally the song she would be playing)

[Meep Meepersons]

Azmer's eye twitched at the word small but stilled her hands. "I am not small, I am stunted. There is a difference." There really wasn't, but she wouldn't admit it. She hated her body, but never changed her form. For what reasons, no one but her knows. Also, there is no bulge in her pants at the moment, as her tiny pecker, even when erect, isn't visible through her thick clothing. Small body, small body heat. "Besides, in twenty four hours or so you'll be back to mindlessly engulfing everyone you meet. Though you do make a good test subject, perhaps I'll test some more potions on you later?" She said with a coy smirk on her visage, a haughty brow raised.

[TCELESBHSUP]

Naturally, at the second Praedy's appearance... Kathryn would scream in shock, jumping back and gripping tight at the Crystal Hearth, panting from the surprise. That was something she hadn't expected in the slightest. She looked between the two goo girls, looking utterly confused. Her calm was completely broken with that, the warrior woman on edge all of a sudden. While she probably hadn't intended it, Praedy reminded her that she needed to be on guard... There may have been bandits or orcs of some description on the road. A tribe of orcs would still be an issue to fight, even with her skill.

"... Fucking..."

[Taria]

Praedy smirks at Azmer. "You think you're so superior. You have the same wants and urges just like anyone else, yet you abuse them to get what you want. I was a complete imbecile and I still got more satisfaction than you. Clearly, you are the one at fault for being so stuck up all the time."

Meanwhile, Pready also smiles at Kath, "Haha, sooory~ But um, I am very hungry right now. You probably have misinterpreted my behavior a bit... Pready turns her head towards Alena at this time. "You see, I constantly feel as if I am starving. It's quite unpleasant!" Pready gives as big of a smile as would be possible for a non-goo creature with anthropomorphic anatomy.

[Meep Meepersons]

Azmer scoffs at the goo girl. "Hah, compared to me you still are a complete imbecile. In fact, if it weren't for me you'd still be more of an idiot then right now you ingrate." Azmer gave a haughty "Hmph!" And crossed her tiny arms over her chest, throwing her head up and off to the side to avert her visage from Pready. Seems her pride has been pricked. xP

[MiscChaos]

"I... see..." Alena says to the miniature Praedy, the surrealism of it all preventing her from saying more at the moment. Once her brain starts actually processing things again, she figures this might be the best chance she'll ever have of having intelligent conversation with this woman and she's going to milk it for all it's worth! "And your food, I suppose, are fluids? With sexual fluids being a favorite?" Understanding this woman might be the key to keeping herself from killing this woman, so understanding she must obtain!

[TCELESBHSUP]

Kathryn slowly moved back in, eyeing the miniature Praedy cautiously for a brief moment, before she slowly calmed her nerves. She absolutely hated being snuck up on- it usually resulted in someone getting stabbed. Either her, or the person that snuck up on her. She'd learned not to let people sneak up on her when she lived in the city. Slums were horrible places, but it's where she started out. People had tried to mug, rape, or do both to Kathryn. Perhaps even murder, she didn't know. But every time, she'd managed to beat them down, even if they came with friends.

Earned herself a pretty copper piece at the very least, turning in thugs to the local constabulary.

[dndman997]

Drak did feel a bit bad for trying to shove kon away. Sure he was still a bit mad at her from a few months ago. However it probably didnt help the party overall. So as a good gesture Drak broke off part of his ration, which is basically jerky he had made awhile back and offered it to her.

[Taria]

Praedy leans forward and firmly reaches downwards towards Azmer's crotch. "Oh of course." She purrs as her face twists into a seductive smile, "You are absolutely brilliant, however could I thank you enough."

Praedy looks up at Alena, crossing her arms a bit with a pout. "Hey, don't look at me like that! I need Proteins and fluids. Water suits well enough for the later part. As for the former... it is preferential to melting you down to you down to your most basic components." Pready sticks her hand inside her body and makes it completely wither away for emphasis.

[MiscChaos]

Alena immediately makes a mental note to never, ever fall asleep before Praedy nor go anywhere near the goo-girl without her sword. She knew the green woman could make herself acidic on command, but the thought of dissolving someone completely in order to get nutrients out of them... well, today is fine but Alena's not 100% certain what happens if she keeps antagonizing a woman with that ability. And unless Praedy's personality changes when she's dumbed down, she is going to continue to not get along with her.

"I... suppose it is better to use sexual fluids than it is to kill someone. That is quite a bit of consideration from one who... well, and I apologize in advance for my rudeness, does not strike me as much of a thinker normally. Have you always traveled around feeding yourself or did you do something else before you found yourself in this party?" As much as she hates to admit it, she does find herself curious about Praedy's life before they met and while the woman can put two decent words together is the best time to find out.

[Motoko]

Sasha would frown as she plays, seeing that no one else was getting into her song....But she had the heart of a warrior damn it! Someone would listen if she just continues to play and sing

[Meep Meepersons]

Azmer simply turned around, facing away from Pready. "You couldn't thank me enough!" She stated, almost sounding like a challenge.

[Taria]

Praedy slinks forward, her arms wrapping around Azmer in an intimate embrace. "Oh, I don't know about that..."

Praedy rubs her chin and purses her lips thoughtfully. "Everything from before is incredibly fuzzy, but I did have a handler of sorts, some old guy who discovered me. He basically taught me to be a sex toy rather than eat people, though somewhere along the way I guess I gained a conscious. He was a hermit and a druid. He liked to... commune with a true being of nature like myself. Praedy seems to subconsciously shiver all over at the last comment.

[TCELESBHSUP]

That would definitely explain Praedy's seeming obsession with sex and sexual fluids. A constant starvation and need for fluids in general seemed like a good cause for that. But she still disliked how she acted at times. And that quivering rather unnerved her. But... Well, she wouldn't question any further. She didn't care to- she'd probably regret it. It was up to Alena if she truly wished to pursue further insight into this 'commune'

[MiscChaos]

Well, that explains why the woman is so sexually focused. She knew understanding Praedy would be key to keeping herself from killing the goo! It seemed Praedy enjoyed the communing too, given the shiver she gave off after the comment. That or her body was already used to the sensations and when her conscious was born, that feeling was counted as "normal" and she just never learned otherwise. One of the two and Alena's really not interested in philosophizing about the difference. "If you had a handler, what led you to the company you find yourself in now? I cannot imagine that the hermit would let you travel so freely if he is as you described."

[Lynxy]

Camilla lets the wagon roll ahead several paces and then starts dancing along behind the wagon, altering her steps just enough to keep herself moving along behind the group. Slowly she got more and more into the tune letting herself cut loose and really throw her energy into several jumps and spins after the lull in the music. At best, she was only vaguely aware of anyone else during her dance. This was for her own enjoyment.