After far too long of a tour of the palace grounds, we're finally allowed to head to our private chambers to relax. The entire tour was extremely uncomfortable. Sappige was with me the entire time. My arm almost never left the valley between her breast. She's tried to grab me in other places as well, but I've stopped her every time. But I can't really stop her from feeling me up. And she really like to feel me up. The only time I got away from her was when I went to the restroom, and even then I had to force her away! Apparently, royalty needs help holding it to piss!

Night, Yinbie, and Hunter have been fine during all of this. I guess it's because I'm the leader of the group that I get all of the unwanted attention. But, it's getting late and I finally get a moment to myself. Even better, I get a room to myself while everyone else has to share a room. When Sappige brings me to the guest room, my jaw drops a bit.

"I hope you find this to your liking." The room is extravagant. The floors and walls are marble with paintings and tapestries tastefully covering the them. A massive round bed sits in the center of the room to the left with flowing red drapes covering most of it. In the center of this room is a small fire pit with lounging seats and cushions all around. To the right is a limestone room that I assume to be the restroom. The entire area is open and lit warmly with multiple torches or candles with the fire pit in the center providing the most heat in the cold night air. The far wall is nothing but pillars that lead to a balcony area that is furbished much like the are inside is. All of the warm colors and flowing cloths make the room extremely inviting. I may steal a few ideas from here for back home. "I'll take your silence and the first good sign of today.

"Is this my apartment?" I ask while stepping inside. When I pass the threshold I see two guards standing inside at watch. "What the fuck are they doing inside? Shouldn't they be outside the door?"

"Ever since the sixth era it's been tradition to have guards posted inside guest chambers. It's to assure no plots or thieving will occur. Now, please, come. Relax, the night is young! I think a sauna is in order."

"A-a sauna?" I glance around the corner of the restroom to see it's more of a bath house. A large pool takes up the center of the room while a few rooms line the right wall. The room is colored in teals and dark blue and has a salty taste to the air. I jump slightly when I feel hands on my shoulders that push me towards one of the doors on the right.

"Alright! In you go! Remove all of your armor and wrappings and I'll set the sauna for the two of us!" she says happily as she practically shoves me into a changing room. I tried to protest, but only got a door to slam in my face. I stare at the door for a moment before I begin to pull my phone out. I need to call HQ before anything else happens.

DAMMIT! No service! I forgot to make a communications array! FUCK! What now? Well... I've never set the enchantment on a building before, but it should work... I think. I can't really think of reason it wouldn't, other than my wanting it to work. I take all of my upper armor and shirt off before turning to the wall and setting my hands on it. This is going to leave a mark, hope they don't mid.

It doesn't take long for me to set the familiar enchantment. Once it's done I check my phone and wait for the signal to appear.

"Hmm... maybe I need to enhance the power in it?" I take a few minutes to enhance the signal, checking my phone a few times before finally getting a single dot of connection. With that done I call Luna immediately.

"*ring ring ring* Mmm, *shhhhht* Miles? Why are *shhhhht*so early? *shhhhht* wrong?" I press my hand into the enchantment and force more energy into it, hoping to increase the signal. I forgot about the time difference, but I'm sure this is something worth bringing up.

"Can you hear me?" I ask clearly.

"You're- *shhhhht* you." A bit more energy.

"Can you hear me now?" I ask again.

"Much better." She still sounds a bit off, but it'll have to do. "Why are you calling so early? What happened? Is everything alright?"

"Sorry for waking you, but I'm kind of...well... are you completely awake yet? I kind of need you all here for this." I can't help but rub my neck and shift around uncomfortably as I talk to her. I know what's going to happen when I tell her what happened. It's not easy having a jealous wife.

"Hold on." I hear her moving around a bit and a door shut before she comes back. "I'm awake enough, what happened?" I take a deep breath before speaking.

"I'm in the minotaur lands-"

"WHAT! I thought you were in the Southern Badlands to watch over Spike!" Okay, a little early for the yelling, but okay.

"I had to follow up on a lead from the goblins. That's why I pulled from the off duty Spartans-"

"Miles," she sighs on the other end. "I wish you would have told me when you were going to the Minotaur tribes. There are a lot of things you need to know about them. How many have they beheaded?"

"How is that a normal thing! How do you know they did that at all!? What the serious fuck!?"

"Miles, I haven't interacted with them in a thousand years, and I would be willing to wager that they are still relatively the same. Also, mouth." I roll my eyes at that but continue on anyway.

"They beheaded an old man for hitting me with a stick. But that's not-"

"*sigh*"

"What?"

"It's..."

"What?"

"Well... next time you're home, we'll have to talk about that bit."

"There wasn't anything I could do!"

"I know, I know! It's just that there's a lot more to what happened and it'd be easier to tell you in person. I'm sorry you went into that without any foreknowledge."

"There isn't anything for you to be sorry for. But that's not what I'm calling about." I pause and wait for her to say something, but take her silence as my queue to continue. "Well... there isn't really an easy way to say this, so I'll just say it. There's a hooker trying to have sex with me in the palace."

"..."

"Luna?"

"..."

"Luna, dear?" I wince when I hear her inhale. Here it comes.

"Did they behead her too?"

"... wait, what?" I let go of the enchantment for a moment and almost drop the call. "No, what?"

"How far has she gotten?" she asks quickly.

"Uh... putting my arm between her breast-"

"That's good, and she's still alive?" I pause for a second, voice hitching slightly, before answering.

"No, I mean yes! She's still alive. She's about to force me into a sauna with her-"

"Okay, that's good. Listen Miles, this is basically the same as that old man. If she doesn't do her job they will kill her-"

"Are you telling me to have sex with her!?" I practically yell that part out, not caring who hears me.

"What?! No! Miles Eremita, if she as much as touches your junk I will go over there personally and skin her alive!" I sigh in relief from that, oddly enough. "I just don't want you causing any deaths that could have been spared."

"Okay, okay. Good. So, how should I approach this?" Yeah, suddenly I feel whipped. But the good kind of whipped. The kind that lets you sleep in your own bed.

"Hmm... okay, under no circumstances is she to touch you any where sexual. You can touch her, but hands only! And no touching her... spot. And no kissing! In fact, no lip contact of any sort! Looking is okay, I guess, but not for long! And... uh... if anything comes up that isn't covered right now, you call me before anything else happens, got it?"

"..."I heard everything she said, I'm just having trouble understanding it.

"Miles Eremita-"

"Luna... did... did you just give me permission to... fondle her?" My voice came out an octave higher than normal.

"I know it's hard to understand, but I don't want innocent lives be thrown away by their sexist ways. And don't think this is some free pass! The second you're back we're going into your mind to watch everything that happened, got it?" I gulp as I try to think of a way out of this.

"Is there a way through this with me not touching her and her living?" I ask meekly.

"If we had planned before hand, yes. But we're past that point now. And if you let her die because you were uncomfortable with this, I will be mad Miles." I gulp again from the firmness of her voice. "Are we clear?"

"Yes ma'am."

"Uhg, you know I hate it when you call me that." I smile at this and lean closer to the wall and whisper.

"What? I'm just respecting my elder-"

"Miles-"

"You are, after all, my elder. By how many years was it? A couple hundred if I remember-"

"Do you really want to tease me when you're about to have a date with a concubine?" I go to retort, but come up empty. "Thought so. Remember, we will go over your memories about this-"

"I really don't feel comfortable about this."

"I know, but your comfort isn't worth as much as someponies life. And it never will." I sigh from that and bit my lip as I try to think of a way out of this. The problem is that I don't know the culture, so I don't know what could work. "Come home soon Miles."

"I'll try to. I love you."

"I love you too." I'm a little surprised that she responded with that, given how mad she is. I hang up and try to prep myself for this, but I know there isn't mush to do about it. With little choice, but great reluctance, I remove the last of my clothing and wrap a towel around my waist. I step out of the room and nearly drop everything. Sappige is kneeling before me with a minotaur guard behind her. She's crying lightly and is looking down at the ground, ears drooping low. The guard has a hand on the hilt of his sword and seems to be waiting for me to say something. "What's going on?"

"Is jy nie bly?" The guard asks, smacking the back of Sappiges head lightly.

"H-he asks if you are pleased or not?" she whimpers, bowing her head slightly. I take a step closer and try to think quickly on what to do.

"I am! Yes, tell him to back off. If anything, he's ruining everything!" I tell her frantically. She quickly relays what I said but receives another slap upside the head. At that I decide to put him in his place. With a quick flare of my hand I reach out and magically grab the metal, hoping that it's steel, and pull back. The blade flies out and falls on the ground before me. I kick the handle up and point the blade at him, having a moment of trouble trying to work the heavy blade. "Tell him to leave, now."

"P-please, don't do anything foolish." Sappige begs as the guard mouths off to me.

"There are only so many things in life that I can deal with. Hitting women is not one of them. He has three seconds to leave before I turn him to ash." Sappige looks up to me in fear before telling the guard what I said. He eyes me oddly but raises his hands defensively, backing up slowly towards the door. I heft the sword so it falls handle first towards him. He grabs it and quickly sheaths it before bolting out the door. With him gone I let out a long sigh and fall back against the wall. "Sappige."

"Y-yes?" she asks as she remains on the floor, kneeling.

"Your culture is stupid." We look to each other before slowly laughing together. I push myself off the wall and go to help her to her hooves. She wipes her eyes a bit before hugging me tightly. With both of us shirtless, it's a bit... overwhelming. But I let it slide due to circumstances.

"Thank you," she whispers into my neck. It's odd hugging someone almost as tall as me, but I get over that and return the hug safely. After a few moments I push her back slightly and try to hide the fact that I'm blushing.

"Right, so... anyway. I talked to my wife and uh... well, she gave me permission to do... things-"

"You mean-"

"No! No, NO! Nononononono, no fucking way!" She chuckles at my reaction, making me feel a bit better... kind of. "To break it down easily, I get to do all of the touching, but nowhere special. Don't do anything without my permission. If you don't know if something would cross the line, then ask. Follow the rules, and I'll keep you safe. Understand?" She looks me over a bit before smiling slightly.

"You are such an odd being, Miles Eremita. Very well. I live to serve, if you wish for me not to service you like that, then who am I to complain? Do you still with to take a seat in the sauna?" I think about it for a moment before nodding to her. That actually sounds fairly relaxing right now. She seems to regain her former giddiness and takes my hand before leading me into the sauna. I was going to complain about her taking my hand, but that's a simple enough gesture to let slide.

I've only been in one other sauna ever, but compared to the one in Ponyville, this one is fucking sweet. They some how built a wooden room into this marble palace with all of the grooves lining up perfectly. The pit in the center is made of some kind of smooth black stone and holds a large pile of rounded stones within it. The stones are already heated perfectly, making the room considerably warmer inside. Luckily the sun already went down, so it's actually pretty nice right now. She motions for me to take a seat before going to the door and removing the last of her clothing.

For a minotaur, she's pretty attractive. She has the hour glass figure going on with healthy portions everywhere. I imagine for a line of work she has to do, that she would have to be like this. But I doubt minotaurs have the ability to make perfect breast. Large enough to sag slightly, but perky enough to give her a young look about her. It's a bit eerie how much she reminds me of the women back home. How willing they were to throw themselves at me. The sheer beauty some of them exuded, yet always seemed forced in the end. Odd.

She saunters her way to the portion of water in the room, obviously knowing that I'm watching her. I chuckle a bit at that, but sit back and sigh when she pours some water onto the heated water. Now that I think about it, the heat from this sounds like a bad idea in the middle of a desert. But, it's pretty nice actually.

"Is this to your liking?" Sappige asks. I hum my response, leaning against the wooden railing behind me. "I'm glad you like it."

"Is this common around these parts?" I ask as she gives another pour of water.

"By the gods no!" she chuckles as she sets the ladle down and takes a seat beside me. We're touching sides, but I let it slide for now. This isn't too far, and at least I'm covering myself with the towel. "This gets it start from the apes. There's a mountain range in their territory that snows frequently, but there are hot springs there as well. The two just... came together." I use my magic to add another dose of water, heating the room up again. "*sigh* Minotaurs are stubborn about adopting outside influence. This only exists for the guest of the palace. I highly doubt you'll find another like it within our borders."

"Hmm. Where'd you all learn that?" I'm actually surprised she knew that. Not to say I think she's an idiot, I just didn't think she would know something like that.

"As a servant to the Kings guest, I must be able to please them in any manner they deem reasonable. Though that usually starts with... certain acts, the conversations afterwards are just as important." She fidgets a bit, scooting a bit closer to myself. I eye her for a moment, but let it slide again. She's not used to not doing stuff, so simple things get a free pass. "Would you indulge my curiosity and perhaps tell me about your people?"

"Humans or Terradisia?" I ask, making her tilt her head slightly.

"Are they not they same?" Before I could say anything the door starts to open. In reaction to that, Sappige grabs my hand and forces me to grab her tit. A guard peers inside and stares at the two of us for what feels like an eternity. I'm trying my best not to show my own embarrassment, but Sappige does a good job of covering for me. She chuckles lightly and covers herself. The guard throws me a smile before leaving the room. I quickly withdraw my hand lean forward, holding my head in my hands. "I-I am sorry-"

"No, no it's fine. And it's not just you." I tell her, sighing deeply into my hands. She sets a hand on my back and begins to rub lightly. I fidget from the contact, but don't shy away from it immediately. I guess it's going to come up eventually, so may as well bring it up now. I know I'm never going to hear the end of it soon enough. "You have... very nice breast."

"Hm, thank you-"

"And... I think... I like...big breast." She stops rubbing my back and tilts forward to look me in the eyes. I groan and sit up, forcing myself to speak up. "I said I think I like big breast!"

"... um... is that not obvious?" Okay, now it's my turn to tilt my head in confusion. "You are male. Most males like big breast. Trust me when I say that. No matter the species, big breast are simply attractive. You liking big breast is like saying... that you like sweets. Everyone like sweets." I think about what she said for a moment before looking back to her. She seems to read my hesitation and grabs my hand again.

I remember back to all those days in school in the locker rooms suddenly. There was plenty of shit talking going on, but what's coming to mind is when they said the ideal size for you is your hand size. I never really got that, and I still don't. She's a bit bigger than my hand size, and it's pretty fucking amazing. Soft, yet firm under my fingers. Her fur is smooth like silk with a fine leather point at the top of her mound. My fingers dig in as I indulge for a moment in the feeling of running that point between my fingers. Compared to Luna, this is... different. Pleasantly different.

"Hm, your face says you've never felt a breast before. Yet your fingers speak in experience." I hesitate for a moment before continuing.

"I do have a wife, as you know. She's just... not like this."

"How so?"

"... the fur." It's not entirely a lie. Luna's breast don't have fur on them, so that is a difference between them. I remove my hand to add some more water to the heated rocks, making them hiss pleasantly."So, how many times have you been in situations like earlier."

"More often than I'd like to recount. Even in my line of work, there's always something new that makes me gag in revulsion. But, it is pleasing to know that I still have a line that I don't cross. It makes me seem less... well, it's comforting." I eye her for a moment before turning the gears in my head.

"If you could leave, would you?" She chuckles at that, looking down and shaking her head.

"I cannot leave. It's... that's just not going to happen." I smirk at that and lean back again, tapping her shoulder to get her attention.

"Wanna make a deal?" She goes wide eyed for a moment before nodding. Before I can start speaking she kneels between my legs and removes my towel. "WHOA WHOA! WHAT ARE YOU-"

"I-I THOUGHT YOU MEANT-"

"NOO! NONONONO! FUCK NO!" We both jump up and back away from each other. A guard kicks the door open and starts yelling at the two of us. I growl and ignite both my hands, glaring at the bastard. He takes the hint and backs away slowly, leaving the room with a bow. "*sigh* anyway, I meant trading information for a chance at a new life." She gets back up and takes her set again, holding her hand together on her lap looking down. I take my seat as well, being sure to put my towel back on. I take a moment to try and collect myself. I can feel my heart racing like crazy, but a few controlled breaths take care of that.

"What do you mean trading information?" she asks quietly.

"I believe you know things that are going on here. Things that I wouldn't normally be privileged to know. If you tell me those things, I can guarantee your freedom and citizenship in Terradisia. Though I can't guarantee you a job right away, I can promise you that you wouldn't have to do... this. Well, unless you wanted to. Then I could find you a job doing this that actually pays you." I kind of hate that that is a thing that I can do, but if it helps. She looks a me for a second before chuckling to herself.

"You are an odd being," she laughs, covering her mouth with a hand.

"Think about it, a new life as a respected individual. Possibly aiding us to end potential conflict. The people of Terradisia would love and accept you quickly... except maybe my wife, for obvious reasons. All I need is a bit of information on the affairs going on here. Anything." I give her a nudge with my arm, getting her to stop laughing and look at me. "Is this really the life you want?" Her mouth opens a few times as she tries to form a response, but nothing comes out at first.

"I-I couldn't do that to my home-"

"Please be honest with me, is this really a home you want to stay in?" She looks away from me and holds herself. Okay, easy enough here. Make this place look like shit and make Mooseden the shit. I set a hand on her shoulder and give it a light squeeze, letting her know I'm still here. "Talk to me."

"... would... would I be allowed to have a calf?" I tilt my head slightly at that, the terminology passing me. "A child."

"Oh! Of course! I was a bit curious to how something like that is dealt with given to your... situation." She grimaces from that. I can already guess what they do for a person like her. It's a bit of a dick move, but if it makes this trip end earlier.

"I...I'm not allowed. But... when it happens... they... end it." I pause as I try to respond to that. What do you tell someone when they've been forced to have an abortion. Or abortions for that matter.

"You have my condolences. That's terrible. If you come with me, that will never happen again. Sappige," I take her hand and hold it lightly. She looks back to me and hiccups, holding back her tears. "Talk to me."

THUD

I don't know what it was, but something dropped in the other room. One of the guards must have dropped something to get our attention. Sappige takes her hand back quickly and rubs her eyes in a rush. I try to stop her, but she blows me off as she rushes to the door. She stops at the door and hold the door for a second, keeping completely still.

"They don't speak Equestrian, but we must be weary not to rise suspicion." She steps out before I could respond. I smile and walk out after her. Nailed it, all I need now is for her to actually tell me what's going on and hope it's worth anything. There are two guards waiting in the bath house. One of them eyes me cautiously while the other gives me a smug look. I shrug and go to gather my clothes, only to see that they are missing. "Your cloths are being washed and will be back in the morning."

"Alright. So... will you be safe sleeping alone?" I ask, even though I know it's probably a no.

"I'm almost certain that the guard from earlier will be out for revenge against me." She says this in sensual manner as she saunters her way out of the room. I figured as much. That asshole didn't look like the type to take no very easily. I follow after her into the cool open room. Going from the sauna to the crisp night air is nice, but I don't really want to go to sleep being sweaty. I follow Sappige into the bedroom where she stops at a water basin beside the bed. She pulls out a towel from a nearby cabinet and points me to the basin. "A quick wash and we'll go to bed."

"Do you really have to-"

"Don't worry, you can do your genitals yourself." I sigh from that and step into the basin, wincing from the cool water. "But only if you do me afterwards."

"... uhm..."

"I'll do my lower genitals."

"Oh sweet Barbra-"

"But I expect you to do my breast."

"... oh sweet Barbra." She chuckles at me and pulls my towel away before rubbing down my body. My face heats up quickly as I try to let this pass by, but physiology is a douche-bag.

"Are you... considered large, for your race?" she asks curiously.

"Um... yeah." I try not to look at her, but she laughs at my discomfort. I fucking hate her right now.

"Why is it always the soldiers?" she asks whimsically.

"Well... I know why it's a thing for Spartan soldiers, genetic enhancements and all. I can't really speak for everyone else though." She hums back to me, continuing her rub down on my chest. She seems to be enjoying this a bit too much, so I start to move to get her to go onto other areas. She takes the hint and starts on my back, where she pauses at my center. "Everything okay?"

"You're so tense! Would you like a massage? I could work out these kinks for you." I laugh at that, shaking my head at her.

"You know how long my wife has been trying to get me to go to a masseur? I'll be alright. Besides, it's already too late for something like that-"

"Then tomorrow we'll make time for it!" She determines with a slap on my ass. I yelp and nearly fall out of the little basin, only staying standing because I grabbed onto Sappige for dear life. She laughs at me, as do the guards in the other room, and helps me upright. I try to glare at her, but she laughs my discomfort away and hands me the towel. "Finish up and do me quickly so we can go to bed already! And not that kind of do-"

"I know what you mean!" I snap back quickly, awkwardly cleaning myself. She at least gives me the decency to look away, but it's still awkward as fuck. When I finish I step out and trade spots with her. "So... just... wash you then?"

"Take your time, I'm not going anywhere." She gives me a soft smile, making me feel slightly better about this. With a deep breath I grab a new towel and get to it.

I bring the towel to her shoulder and rest it there, gulping as I watch the water roll down her supple curves. Why did I have to find this out about myself now? If I had known beforehand... well, I guess I'd still be caught under the same rock. I take my time cleaning her safe areas. Her flat stomach, slander arms, her long thick legs. The entire time my face is burning while my dick is aching for attention. When I eventually get to her chest I pause again and look her in the eyes. I can see the sympathy there, but she still guides my hands there to finish the job.

I don't understand what the big deal is. They're just to glands of milk and fat and... stuff. But... there's just something about them that is rocking me to my core. It's like... finding a new topping for pancakes. Pancakes are amazing on their own, but putting something new with them just make them much better. It's not an exact parallel, but... I dunno, I'm no poet. I wash them, and enjoy the experience way too much. Without prompt I move to her ass and start washing there as well. She gives me a look but doesn't stop me. I guess... in the heat of the moment I just... went for it. Just like the rest of her body, it was meant to be appreciated.

Once I finish; some time well after she was cleaned, I step back awkwardly and fumble with the towel. Sappige reaches for the towel and takes it from me to clean herself. Not knowing what to do I just start to look anywhere but at her. I can feel the guilt start to build up in me again, only much worse this time. I know why I did all this, for the most part, but I can't help but feel as if there was more I could have done to avoid this situation. If the information doesn't pay off... I don't know what I'd do. Even with the way things are now I don't know what I'm going to say when I see Luna.

"Come, let's get some sleep." Sappige tells me quietly as she takes my hand and guides me to the bed. I follow after her, ignoring the fact that we were both still a bit wet. She huddles up against me similar to that of a loved one. I gulp again as I try to push out the feeling of her presence, but to no avail. "Sleep, it will make this easier."

"We still need to talk-"

"I will show you what you seek tomorrow. Rest for now." She rests her chin in the crook of my neck, the same way Luna does. She goes to sleep rather quickly, but it takes awhile for me to follow after her. Partially from her, mostly from the guards doing their rounds.

---

I tried to go back to sleep after my phone call with Miles, but I couldn't. I have so much on my mind at the moment I needed to vent. Celestia was simply out of the question, as was Twilight. I thought about going to Trixie, but quickly dismissed the idea. I don't want to give her the notion that I'm giving Miles free passes. With limited female friend options, I resorted to bringing E'Claire over to talk. It was difficult to wake her at first. It was even more awkward when I went into her wet dream, but I had to do it! Once I explained myself and told her what happened, she understood.

"Wow," she mumbles for the fourth time in a row. She's sitting at the base of my bed while I'm spooning a pillow, trying not to explode. "Just... wow."

"I want to be mad at him, but I gave him permission. But... I know it's going to bug me until we confront this together. Why couldn't he just let me know before hoof! All of this would have been avoided if he'd just let me help, but nooo! He has to be the man and take all of the responsibility himself! Look where that got him now! I swear, if I ever see that cow-"

"Wow."

"He is inconsiderate, isn't he! He runs off and plays soldier while I stay here and sit at court filing tax reports and whatnot! Does he really think I can't point a massive cannon at some poor dope and make demands? Because that's basically what he's doing! They fly in, over power the opposition with superior firepower, and walk away heroes! Let's see him dig through centuries old political text and find ancient tariff laws! He can barely read Equestrian as it is!"

"Wow."

"And that's another thing! Whose bright idea was it to bring up ancient laws to audit the Apples!? Are they serious!? If they really want to go by the olden rules then I should just have them flogged because I felt like it, but noooo! That would be unethical! We can't toss the lawyers into jail because we feel like it! They have rights too! They have a right to kiss my-"

"Wow."

"UUUUHHGGG!" Bury my face in my pillow and let out a nice, long, calming scream. Afterwards I pull myself out and take a few breaths. "But I can't just tell him all of this, not with his thick skull. He'd just brush it off with his 'it's a Spartans responsibility to endure for others'. He thinks he's protecting me by taking the hits himself, but I can take the hits as well! I wish he just understood that he doesn't have to go through it all alone."

"Wow." I let out a sigh and roll onto my back, staring up at the ceiling.

"I know, it's not actually all that bad. I'm just upset at the moment. But, even in my anger, my point have a good amount of validity to them. I don't know what to do about any of this, what do you think?" I look over to her and wait for her to respond, but she just stares off into space for a bit. "E'Claire?"

"Wow."

"E'Claire?"

"Wo... huh? Oh! Right, uh... so... when you say big breasted, how big are we talking?"

"Did you hear anything I just said!?" She jumps a bit and waves her hooves in front of herself defensively.

"I was, I was, I swear! I was just thinking! Besides, you're the one who broke me out of my wet dream!" I blush at that and look away. I enjoy sex like any other mare, but... there has to be something wrong with E'Claire to be dreaming about that kind of stuff.

"R-right. Sorry." I mumble as I become acquainted with the headboard.

"Anyway, as for the whole 'letting Miles fool around with a minotaur hooker'-"

"Concubine."

"Whore. It's whatever, ya know." I do a double take and stare at her as if she just grew four wings and a crooked horn.

"Whatever? What do you mean whatever? This is not something to 'whatever' about!"

"Why not?" She asks with a shrug. I try to respond, but have to re-work my brain for a moment. "Look, he still loves you a lot. He called before anything got too crazy and I doubt he'll do anything beyond touching. Trust me on that one, your stallion is as whipped as they come."

"But-"

"If anything, use this to your advantage. I mean, after six years of just vanilla sex you're going to need something to get things back to their previous heat, right?" I blush at this and think back to our... engagements.

"Well... it may be... vanilla, in your words, but... it's really good vanilla." Oh, hey! There's a scratch on the headboard! I wonder how that got there?

"Really? Huh. So... does he still get you there?" She asks excitedly.

"I don't see how that's relevant-"

"Oh come on Luna! I've always wanted to talk dirty with you like this! Besides, with everything Shadows told me about you two-"

"What does Shadow know?!" I ask in astonishment, looking back to her mortified.

"Luna, you are not the quiet type." My eye twitches and I feel a cold sweat start to form on my brow. "You're a squealer. That, and you tend to end with a scream or two. And that's on normal nights! When you're in heat, well, Shadows got your cycle down pretty well by now." Oh sweet mother... if she can hear me, then what about Tempestive.

"E'Claire, as much as I enjoy the thought of scarring my children for life, can we maybe get back on track please?" She shrugs and lays on her back, giving a nice stretch before continuing.

"Well, if you're looking for my opinion, here it is. Should you be mad at Miles about the cow slut thing? No. I personally think you should have a more open out look for that kind of thing. It keeps the relationship, and by relationship I mean sex life, more open and vibrant. Should Miles let you help him more with Spartan stuff? Eh, yes and no. Yes he should be considerate and more open with you, but you can't really help him international stuff."

"... and how is that?"

"Well, Luna, he's human. You're an iconic alicorn pony. If you were to show up anywhere they would assume that you were there for Equestrian business, not Terradisian. It's a looks thing really. You're pony, he's human. Simple as that." She continues to talk, but an idea starts to form in my head. She's right. I can't do most the things Miles does because he's human and I'm a pony. But if I were to become a human as well, then I could do those things as well.

But, then the dilemma is my leaving the Equestrian government. If I were to become a human, then I wouldn't be able to rule over Equestria. Not at first at least. I'd be dropping all of my responsibilities on Tia and Twilight for my own selfish gain. Not to mention Tempestive. I know we're going to be having that talk soon, but I couldn't imagine doing it to him when we're both in that form. It would be too confusing for him to understand properly. Then again, who says I have to stay a human? Miles changes between the two all the time and blames his altered soul. My soul is altered, wouldn't that mean I could learn to shift between the two as well? All I would need to do is use that machine as a catalyst to learn the other form. And I should be able to shift between the two much more easily than Miles, seeing as I shift between my Pure and Innocent form frequently. The hardest part of this plan is getting the Elements to power the machine.

"... and oh, never walk the same again I tell you. If you want one, I'm sure we can get you a starter-"

"E'Claire." I cut her off suddenly, smirking as I run the plan over in my head. "When Miles gets back, do you min watching Tempestive for the night?"

"... you're lucky Miles is easy, otherwise this wouldn't work."

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