Fantasy Roleplaying

Noname · **Reply #6120 on:** October 04, 2009, 01:09:45 PM

It took a while, but the party eventually found some places to sleep.

Rhiga climbed into a bed with Marcus. They were able to share it, just the two of them. They were lucky to have found such a bed. Rhiga took off her loincloth, the only thing she wore, and put it under the pillow. She was afraid it would get stolen. Lying down on the bed, she spoke to Marcus...

"I had never hoped to return here... to this dreadful city. Marcus, do you know why this inn is so crowded? It is the only one allowed in this neighborhood. Years ago, there were major riots here, and the organizers would use the inns to coordinate their activities. After putting the rioters down, the other inns were razed, and this one was allowed to stay open, under closer supervision..."

Rhiga yawned. She needed to rest.

Nick22 · **Reply #6121 on:** October 04, 2009, 01:35:52 PM

minna noticed the bevy of nude females.. and she gazed at them with a strange ook on her face.. "Minna!" Ilsa whispered . ' knock it off! Its creepy.."
_ I.. I can't help it.." minna replied "I'm sorry Ilsa.. "This city is the most strict of all the major dracon cities.. females are restricted in everything they do.. even more so than in other cities.. my father told me all about it.." ilsa said.. "The sooner we get out of here the better.. you're not well minna..'
_ Ilsa paused..
Marcus frowned.. " So thats why there are so many in here, its the only place they can stay..' he moved closer to rhiga, gazing at her form, which was now so familiar to him, her scent, her soft belly, whic now contained a developing child, her brests which hung from her body and which he had caressed so often in the past few days..marcus leaned in and kissed her on the lips. 'we've been trough a lot, the oth of us.. but we need to get out of this city as soon as possible..

Noname · **Reply #6122 on:** October 04, 2009, 01:39:45 PM

"I know..." Rhiga said. "We are all at risk here... you, me, the baby... I love you so much..."

Selturma was fast asleep on a cushion next to Rex. He had given her the soft items to rest on, while he took the floor and a blanket.

Vespion rested on a bed with two females in it. They had fallen asleep before he got there, and frankly, given the overcrowded circumstances, they didn't really care...

Nick22 · **Reply #6123 on:** October 04, 2009, 01:57:15 PM

Marcus Took Rhiga in his arms and held her close to him, and settled back against the pillow.. "We'll be married as soon as we get back to mithelbec.."
_ Ilsa settlee in the bed, minna next to her. ' we need some way to fix what is wrong with you Minna.. you're starting to really worry me.. i can pass what happened on our journey to get the heartwood off as you eating all that nectar..it did soomething to you..' minna nodded silently.. 'good night ilsa' She said. Good night..' Ilsa said, as she did mInna leaned in and the two gitrls gently nuzled each other . Minna quicjkly moved away the temptation to kiss ilsa was strong, but she managed to resist.. ilsa gave her look that told her ' this is as close as i'm willing to go'. minna settled into bed and soon fell asleep. ilsa soon followed..

Noname · **Reply #6124 on:** October 04, 2009, 02:04:58 PM

Hours later, the sun began to rise over Hekaga... slowly and reluctantly, the Dracons began to rise. It seemed that the dragon's desire for extended periods of sleep had some impact on the dracons as well, especially the females, who loved to rest...

Regardless, the crowds began to wake and get up. Many of the females did their stretches, some took a minute or two to rub a sore limb, and most still looked tired. Some early guests began entering the inn... including a few females whose feathers and colorful paint on their skin clearly marked them as dancers.

By the time Rhiga rose, Adykon and Vespion were already up. Selturma woke a bit later, put on her clothes, and did some stretches, closing her eyes as she extended each sore limb. That was the worst night's sleep she probably ever had...

Nick22 · **Reply #6125 on:** October 04, 2009, 02:19:09 PM

Marcus woke son after Rhiga, Ilsa woke up a few minurtes later. each of her limbs felt like they had been slept on. Minna woke on the edge of the bed.. her sleep had been just as bad, in fact she had had a nightmare..in which she and ilsa had been found making love and had been sentenced to death..as the executors axe swung down on her head minna awoke in a cold sweat.. and fell off the bed.. onto the cold floor. she shook her body and reached under her pilow for her belongings.she dressed in a hurry.. "That dream can;t have been natural.." she thought, remembering back in when she was training, when she ws learning about curses, that dreams can often reveal the true state of the body..

Noname · **Reply #6126 on:** October 04, 2009, 02:32:16 PM

The females in the inn got up, but to Vespion's surprise... most of them still had no clothing. At all. Even for the Dracons, this was simply not typical... something was wrong here...

"Adykon, do you see-?"

"Yes, Vespion, I see it too. How... odd."

After Adykon asked the bartender why this was so, he replied that many of the females here were dancers, servants... and slaves for the rich. It was common for one rich male to have dozens of females on his staff, and for him to... take liberties with them that ought not be taken in public... but he assured Adykon that it was not forcible.

"But... aren't they supposed to WEAR something?!" Adykon said, surprised. "What about modesty?"

"That is considered an impediment to their jobs" the bartender said, matter-of-fact. It was as if nothing was wrong. "They are valued for their appearances and their duties, not who they are. If they ever complain or get hurt, they can be replaced, same way you would replace a broken tool."

"Aren't they tired of being treated like objects?" Adykon queried, not quite believing what he was hearing. "They... have rights too!"

"Not since the king's great-grandfather was in charge" the bartender said.

Vespion was stunned as well. The social structure of the city had been warped to the specifications of some... sick fantasy on the part of the elites. By all means, it should not be like this...

Nick22 · **Reply #6127 on:** October 04, 2009, 02:36:17 PM

at least he doesn't force the girls into.. inaropriate situations.."mArcus said.. Truth be told that was about the only thing the elite didn't do.."

Noname · **Reply #6128 on:** October 04, 2009, 02:43:26 PM

Adykon realized that Hekaga was seriously unjust. The mercenary admitted to liking dancers and drunken females a bit too much... but even he wouldn't contemplate this socials setup. He had to admit though, if he were an elite in this society, he's probably enjoy it very much... dark thoughts indeed... and he knew it.

Something was wrong with Dracon society, and not just Hekaga. For the first time, the archmage's words began to really sink in. The way they set things up was not good... the desires and whims of a few were being allowed to oppress the many. Some of them went along with it because they liked it... more went along with it because they hoped to be an elite themselves one day... but most went along with it because they had no other choice, forced into it by social mores, economic forces, and sheer strength of arms.

Nick22 · **Reply #6129 on:** October 04, 2009, 03:08:16 PM

Its horrible' Ilsa said to him.. "But theres nothing Minna or i can do, we're noble females, so while we ae rich, we have no real power to change it.. We've thought avbout trying it, but soon realized it was hopeless.. we'd fail miserably, and loese everything..

Noname · **Reply #6130 on:** October 04, 2009, 03:26:30 PM

Adykon turned to Minna and Isla. He spoke to them:

"Girls, I know what it is like to not have any real position in society. I may be male, but I grew up poor... very poor. I had enough to eat, but that was about it. I was a goat-herder who worked on marginal land. I was drafted into the military, and after leaving it, became a mercenary. I still remember my childhood days... when I was prohibited from wearing anything more than a loincloth, and then some pants when I got a little older. I know what it is like to have been exposed like that."

"Now, I'll admit that males are more visual than females on certain issues, but that is just biology; the signs of a fertile females are more visible than those of a potent male. No one objectified me for what I looked like... no... I take that back" he said with a smile... "some females did, but none of them were in a position to do anything to me... and none of them could actually treat me like I was nothing more than an object for seeing and for... reproduction."

"I remember wanting to grow up every day of my youth... when I got my first pair of pants, it was a very happy day. I knew I was moving up in the world. And when I could wear a full suit of clothing, I was even happier. Same thing when I learned how to wield a sword and wear armor. Now that I have these things, I cannot imagine losing them... I cannot imagine going back to a weaker position... it would be as if I was emasculated... to think of anyone in that position in society... I could not wish it on anyone, and yet... I cannot wish it away from the females; I don't know why. Part of me sees females as nothing more than a body... perhaps that was ingrained in me... recent events have caused me to... question this view. For the first time in my life... I wish that the females had more clothes on, not less."

Nick22 · **Reply #6131 on:** October 04, 2009, 03:40:50 PM

so you've come to see how we see it. we have wealth, but little power. we can but whatever we wish, we have servants, a fine place to live, but at the same time we are prisoners.. we have no ability to own property or land, we are expected to bear several children to our husbands and tolerate other wives as well.. and our mates are not expected to care much for us.. we are thier prperty' Minna said bitterly..

Noname · **Reply #6132 on:** October 04, 2009, 03:47:27 PM

Adykon looked around. For the first time in his life, he felt some pity for the females. He finally put himself in their situation. How would he like it? Looking around the room, he saw various females get pushed around by males when lining up for food at the inn's tables, and he even saw one get slapped because of something she said.

And it was more than that... while the female's had a stronger set of... urges... they still didn't appreciate being touched in certain places, least of all by a stranger. They were expected to tolerate being grabbed in certain areas... although it was also acceptable for them to get mad if the male was too aggressive... Adykon was not innocent of this himself, but now that he saw various... touchings and the effect they had, he would not do that again...

It was a start.

Chiletrek · **Reply #6133 on:** October 04, 2009, 06:23:46 PM

Arianne slowly woke up, even though the Panthers were able to get some cushions and blankets to sleep, it was the over crowding and the limited space what made her to not sleep very well. She sat up and saw her husband next to her - "Eriol dear, how did you sleep?" - she asked while stretching.

"I did not sleep. I used the time to think." - Eriol replied with a smile, even though he did not sleep, he doesn't look tired, and there is something else on his mind besides of all the latest events: He is sensing less and less pheromones coming from Arianne.

Arianne looked at him - "You should at least tried to get some sleep." - She said but she also knows about Eriol's life before they met and married, so one sleepless night for him is not much of a deal. She used the blanket to entirely cover herself and then she emerged again, she changed her sleeping clothing for her "normal" clothing she has been using since she got to Dracon Lands. Eriol looked at her and both Gaean Panthers got up and began looking for the others.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #6134 on:** October 04, 2009, 06:36:06 PM

Akito looked around at the crowded room, and shook his head.
"This is such an unjust way of living..."
He said almost silently.

Touga and Miki both looked around, unsure of how to act. Not being familiar with Dracon society, they both were acutely nervous...

Juri and Utena were having their own problems, repeatedly being groped by the various males, but unable to do anything about it without causing a scene. Utena looked ashamed, while Juri seemed to be restraining a deep anger.

Ruka had grabbed Akito's arm shyly, trying to avoid making eye contact with anyone.
"A-Akito...I don't like it here..."
He whimpered, afraid...

Kyuichi, on the other hand, seemed to be enjoying the spectacle. He would make passes at the women, and was behaving quite like the typical Dracon male.

Akio, quite used to this, but still extremely against it, wove through the crowd, occasionally stopping a male who was behaving worse than the others. Kuja was close behind, occasionally stopping to share a kind word to a female, or a sharp rebuke to a particularly lecherous male...

Chiletrek · **Reply #6135 on:** October 04, 2009, 07:05:08 PM

As more Dracons began waking up and to move around the place, Arianne placed herself behind Eriol firmly grabbing from his right arm. - "Eriol, this place is even more creepier now that it was last night." - she has indeed getting a mixture of sadness and even some fright.

"This place, I have seen similar before, but in the 'Dark World' of our lands." - The "Dark World" is a way Gaeans name to black market and other similar situations and places, where overcrowding with the worst way of living is more common than most people would want to believe.

Getting nearer the central table, Eriol was watchful of everybody's movements, but avoiding to look menacing. But at that time, a male Dracon was walking near Arianne and pushed her as he just saw her as another female. Eriol's response was not delayed as he grabbed one of his swords with his free left hand and with a swing aimed at the Dracon's throat, stopping just a centimeter away from it thanks to Arianne's yelling. - "Stop!."

The sight of having a blade so near his neck and by watching Eriol's glare of deep yellow eyes made the Dracon give a couple of steps back and to quickly vanish between the crowd.

"He will not bother you again." - Eriol said to Arianne as he stored his sword back to it's sheath. After some more seconds, they reched the central table and they found the others.

metadude1234 · **Reply #6136 on:** October 04, 2009, 11:13:31 PM

Jake was still sleeping, for the night he had removed his jacket, shirt and boots so he could sleep a bit better and so he didn't sweat while he was sleeping.

Noname · **Reply #6137 on:** October 05, 2009, 12:46:49 AM

This place was truly among the worst the Dracon lands had to offer... even the tribal areas were more civilized than this hole. How could any ruler let his own people sink to this level was... disturbing.

Nick22 · **Reply #6138 on:** October 05, 2009, 12:59:04 AM

"Lets get out of here' Marcus said to the others.. 'hey! Thats my mate!' he called out loudly to ward off a make dracon who was giving Rhiga a leecherous stare..
_
Now you are starting to understand where we are coming from" Ilsa said to him.." Walk in the others clothes' as the old female saying goes.."

Noname · **Reply #6139 on:** October 05, 2009, 01:32:47 AM

To be fair, the females were being just as lecherous as the males... if not more so... but then again, the males were being pushy and forceful too. The fact that many of the females were enslaved didn't help much either. Because they were EXPECTED to be treated like objects, that's how they were treated...