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"No, you are going to starve because you refused to stuff your glowing mushroom inside my spicy jerky."
"... what? That is not food," Kai said. "That is funny, I must say, the way you ask for more mating time. But… Your spicy jerky isn't getting my mushroom until we reach our home."
Alka kneeled down, allowing the group to board. One by one, they took their places.
Kai climbed up last, flopping onto her back with a groan. "I am going to sleep, I need to recover more aura." he muttered.
"No," said Naaro, immediately sitting beside him.
"Yes," said Vel, appearing on his other side.
"No, no," said Sha, pushing Vel slightly. "He is clearly more comfortable with me."
Azhara landed in front of them.
"He needs thigh support," she declared, patting her lap. "I have the most cushioning."
Sha narrowed her eyes.
"You are wearing armor. That is not a pillow. That is an iron maiden."
