I wake up in the middle of the night and a sweet fragrance swept into my nose.

I subconsciously turn around and feel something soft and perky.

As I grab for it, a small moan comes from upwards my head.

Hira´s lying besides me and enveloped me inside her sleeping position, one of her legs crossed over me and her arms hugging me deep inside her chest.

Yesterdays dinner was fabulous, but I got tired very fast and nearly fell asleep, whilst staring at the chicken leftover on my plate.

It was all in all a sad situation. Not only were my eyes wider than my stomach, so I could only look at the piece of juicy meat going to waste on my plate, but my body also decided, that I need to sleep and recover very early.

My appearance must have triggered some kind of motherly complex within Hira. She suddenly decided, that she would bring me to bed and that everything else will be talked over tomorrow.

To all my unyielding, her wish was permitted by Lira and so I got prompted upstairs in a princess carry, from Hira.

Her room is a wide and classy medieval girls chamber. A large window and a large double bed. For what in hell does she need a double bed, if not only for forcing small and defenseless girls to sleep with her.

I was embarrassed a second time, as Hira rashly unbuttoned my dress and left me bare naked.

Luckily she pulled a small night gown for me, definitely one of her old ones, from when she was younger.

So I ended up sleeping with her. Pity that I couldn´t enjoy it as much as she probably did. Once entered the bed she somehow managed to claim me as her personal cuddling cushion and I felt how my life became her possession.

Nevertheless now I am awake.

I don´t have a damn clue on which time it is, but it must be pretty deep in the night right now.

From the large window I can look outside into the streets.

There are some special kinds of lampposts, which are emanating a dim light. I am sure that they are created with magic, because I don´t see a flame.

A little effort and I manage to break from Hira´s clawing grip.

I really need to take care of... a little something.

I open the door and my luck is hold, without any noise I manage to enter the wooden corridor.

Where exactly was the toilet...

I stagger around in the darkness, with little vision. Just barely remembering where the bath was.

There must´ve been a toilet as well.

Useless, this house is too large.

After 10 minutes, I resign back to Hiras room.

Guess it can´t be helped.

“Hira? Hira?.”

I carefully tip her body and await her reaction, but due to that I only whispered, she must´ve kept sleeping.

“Yaahwn, what´s it? How late is it? Uh, Cleo?”

Seems I was wrong, she is awake now.

“Hira, I...I..”

Damn is this embarrassing, I can´t do much but stagger before her.

“Ah, I see. Come i´ll take you there.”

Ah god thanks Hira, your insight is great.

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Without any hesitation I follow Hira downstairs. She leads me into a smaller bathroom besides the dinning room.

No wonder I´ve not found it, as it has a seamless door. It just looks like a part of the wall.

I enter the room and shut the door behind me.

“I´ll wait just here, so take your time.”

Hira´s voice teased me through the door

But what the heck is that...

I stare blankly at a typical medieval outhouse.

Well, I guess that much was expected.

I cower over the hole and....

Yes and don´t know how to take a piss as I am now.

How do girls take a piss?

Guess I just have to try somehow.

“Are you alright Cleo? Coming in.”

Fuck no, no...

I must´ve taken quite a while taking different stances over the toilet but not figuring how to actually do it.

The next morning.

“So could you get some sleep Cleo?”

Lira asks me at the dinning table, whilst Simjon prepares some bread and water in front of us four.

“Yes, I could rest very well.”

Actually I really slept very nice, after my little incident.

“Oh my, Hira you are so awfully bright moody today. Did you dream something nice?”

Simjon throws his part of the conversation

“Mhh, not really. Hehe.”

A shudder runs down my spine as Hira suspiciously grins at me.

Since she interrupted my “session” she came to the conclusion that I don´t know how to make it alone on the toilet. She instantly declared, that she would come with me next time.

I don´t want to go into the details, it´s just too mortifying. She actually held me up and... and

My head runs beet red and I start to feel really dizzy.

“Ahaha, really nothing to worry Dad. I am just glad that I was able to meet such a nice person as Cleo here.”

That instant Hira pats my head and I feel the last bit of a mans dignity, rushing down the drain.

“Yes, by the way. I don´t want to be the one bringing up the serious matter now, but Cleo is it alright to ask you. Who are you and what happened to you? It´s really important, so we can see to the next steps. And returning you home.”

The friendly smile on Lira´s face indicated that she really has my well being in mind and actually tries to be as subtle as possible.

I knew this question would come up in near future, even if I steadily tried to suppress that thought.

Now that it has come down to it, what should I answer her? The best choice would be the bandits have slaughtered my family story, since Lira even mentioned some kidnapping story.

Mn, that´s the best choice.

“I am Cleo, my mother and I were traveling here and someone suddenly showed up. Saying he wants all my mothers and my belongings. But we don´t have much so he was not satisfied, he grabbed my mom and wanted even her clothes and.......”

I go all teary and childlike as possible, but get interrupted

“It´s alright Cleo, you don´t have to go into that much detail. Just tell me how you ended up at that cliff side.”

Lira shakes her head in concern, seems my scheme takes effect.

“Um , ok. Mommy told me to run away as fast as I can, when the man turned around for a moment.

I did that, but he noticed that and spurted after me. The last thing I know, is that my mom screamed very loud and my pursuer suddenly disappeared. I ran further away, but I didn´t find any way. I worried about mommy as well, so I turned back. But I got lost and ended up tearing my clothes.”

I hope they buy my story, I gave it all I got. I´ll just add some more tears here.

“...A..and what is about your father? I mean you must´ve lived somewhere before right?”

A bit speechless and unable to interpret any of the said things, Lira stumbled and found a seat at the table, whilst Simjon grimaces shocked and asks me about my father.

“Mn, I don´t know about where I lived. But my father died when I was young and my mother said we must move somewhere else and sold our house.”

Gosh be satisfied already.

“Tha, that´s just terrible! Mom, how can such a cruel thing happen in our lands?”

Hira lost it, whilst my story and simply sits with tears in her eyes, before me, staring blankly and in disbelief at her mother.

Ok and now to put the topping.

“Will you send me away?”

I pull my eyes open to their extend and a flood of tears gushes down my cheeks, whilst I compassionately stare down at the floor.

“Of course not, right mom? Dad?”

It seems my act has pulled Hira totally on my side, she desperately claims aid from Lira and Simjon on my behalf

“Well, as matters stand and everything.”

Simjon is completely overwhelmed by the situation and obviously out of words

“Yes, naturally you can stay with us. Isn't that right honey bear?”

Finally Lira takes the initiative and sternly calls out for Simjon.

“Yes Dad! You agree as well, right? Cleo, no matter what had happened to you, from now on you can depend on me!”

Another hug... Hira strives through my hair and I am pressed into her embrace again.

Usually I would neglect such acts, as hugs or every near body experience. But somehow the situation feels urging me to respond to her feelings.

So for the first time being here and also for a long while in my life, I hug her back.

A short feeling of true comfort and secureness, gives my body a warm shudder.

I immediately retreat after a few seconds. It´s not good to step out of my usual behavior like this.

I nearly let those feelings overwhelm myself.

“Mn, As matters are it was you Lira who brought her with you. So We are, at least a little, responsible for her now. Alright Cleo, if you don´t mind to stay with us. You are welcome to stay here as a part of our family.”

The grumpiness in Simjons words disappeared completely and a kind smile indicates his sincerity.

“Ping”

New skill acquired: Empathy This unique skill allows you, to see through all the dirty

secrets of a person and all he wishes so desperately to

hide.

Strongly enhanced by: Undead

As you are right able to see the darkest spots of peoples hearts,

you are a poker face at master expertise. Your feelings only slip

if you are not wary of 'em

I nearly forgot about skills.

But this one seems very useful.

As it has no level, does that mean I can already use it at full mastery?

Well I do seem to easily figure peoples morals and attitudes so far. I´ll keep it in mind to test that one out later.

First matters first.

“Mn, I would be happy to stay here.”

I wipe the last tears from my face and smile widely at the family.

My plan to stay with them is a full success.