Mulan says "Then you should practice as much as you can before we get back. It will give you a better chance of actually beating her in the air."

Asuna says "I was already planning to."

"Speaking of Lin and Bella, where are they?"

Asuna says "They went to Bella's room after dinner. We said we would behave and that they didn't need to watch us."

"Alright, that's fine."

Mulan says "Should I go get them?"

"No, don't disturb them."

I drag the other kids away from the T.V. and then start a game of tag with all of them. Of course, we are all using our shrunken sizes so that we have enough room to play. The tattoos still work when shrunken, so the game of tag is a lot more interesting now.

It is also a lot more intense and it doesn't take long before kids start dropping out. Eventually, it is just me, Asuna, and Mulan playing, the rest have gone to sleep. The two of them last about twenty minutes longer before they give up and go to sleep.

Now that peace has been restored, I go downstairs and take a nice, relaxing bath. After that, I head upstairs to my bedroom and go to sleep alone. It has probably been about six hours since I went to sleep, when I get woken up by Lin entering the room.

Lin says "You are back? Why didn't you let me know?"

"I didn't want to disturb you."

Lin says "So, does this mean that the bridge is finished?"

"Yeah, it is done. We will be moving out once it is morning outside."

Lin says "What do you plan to do with the kids?"

"I will take them out with me. They can run back and forth among the elves. I am sure they will have fun. You and Bella can do whatever you want."

Lin says "You are making it sound like I don't want to spend time with you."

"No, I am not. I am just saying that whatever you decide to do is fine with me. If you have tattoos to work on, or want to spend time with Bella, or want to do something else, everything is fine."

Lin says "Are you really okay with it, or are you just saying that?"

"I am really fine with it. You don't need to worry about me."

Lin says "Don't you miss me?"

"Of course I miss you! I miss you all the time! But I know that we can't be together all the time. It is something that I have to get used to."

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Lin says "So you aren't pushing me towards Bella because you are bored of me?"

"No! How could you even think that?! I love you, Lin! That isn't going to change no matter what happens! I thought that I was doing a good job of showing you that, but I guess I was wrong."

Lin says "No, I know you love me, but sometimes that isn't enough. I guess I am feeling insecure because I feel like I am cheating on you."

"You aren't cheating. I am aware of what you are doing. Well, maybe not the specifics, but the general idea. It is not cheating since I know what is going on and approve of it, so put your mind at ease."

Lin says "That is easy to say, not so easy to do."

"What can I do to help?"

Lin says "I am not sure, but if I figure it out I will tell you. For now, you can show me that nothing has changed."

"Alright, I can do that. Why don't you come over here and let me see if being with Bella has improved your skills?"

Lin blushes, but she walks towards me and as she does she shapeshifts her clothes. They change into a one piece lingerie that really highlights her assets, which I definitely appreciate. We go for three rounds before Lin falls into an exhausted sleep and I nap for a while.

I only manage to sleep for about an hour before Jarvis wakes me up to remind me that it is time for the soulscape. However, since we are basically back on the peninsula I decide not to bother. I will be seeing everyone in the flesh soon enough so there isn't much point.

Instead, I get up while being careful not to disturb Lin and head downstairs. The kids are still asleep, but I am surprised to see that Bella is awake and sitting at the table. She looks a little nervous when she sees me, but I just smile as I sit down at the table with her.

"You don't need to be nervous around me. Surely Lin told you that I know and approve of what's going on?"

Bella says "Yes, she did, but even in our world I would have trouble believing it. In my experience, men may say they won't get jealous, but they do. Either that or they just want to be able to watch or join in."

"Well, I can understand that. Even in our world I was considered a weirdo. I really am not jealous, in fact I am happy. Circumstances are bound to keep me apart from Lin for periods of time and knowing she won't be alone is a relief."

Bella says "Won't your other wives be there to keep her company?"

"I only plan to have one other wife and I already feel plenty guilty about that. I have no idea what her preferences are yet, so I can't count on that."

Bella says "That would be Myria, the bunny girl, right?"

"Yes."

Bella says "If she is anything like the bunny girls in anime, it shouldn't be a problem. They are completely sex craved."

"Myria isn't like that. At least, not that I have seen. Wait, just what kind of anime have you been watching?!"

Bella says "The exact ones that you are thinking of, and have apparently seen as well."

"Ahem! Anyway, if Myria ends up liking girls then all the better. Either way, I just don't want Lin being lonely because of me."

Bella says "Well, your words are good, but I will reserve judgment until I see if your actions match. If they do, then I will apologize at that time."

"No apology will be necessary, just take care of Lin. Speaking of actions following words, it has been long enough, I can enhance your body now."

Bella says "Oh, I had forgotten about that. I am just happy not being sick anymore. Do I need to undress?"

"No. I just need to touch your hand, nothing more."

Bella says "Really? Not going to take the chance for a free peek?"

I just shake my head as I reach over to touch her hand and send my power into her body. I have gotten better at this, so it only takes me a few seconds to enhance Bella. As I do, I notice that her mana pool shows some signs of stress, so I heal it.

"Has Lin started teaching you magic?"

Bella says "Only a little. Mainly just some exercises to practice."

"She is trying to help you expand your mana pool. I can help with that as well, but it will be slightly painful. Do you want me to?"

Bella says "Yes, please. I don't mind a little pain. I doubt it will hurt as much as my body trying to eat itself."

"No, it won't hurt anywhere near that much."