(REPOSTING LAST POST)<br/><blockquote class="uncited"><div>[Hornet Cave: Vespa's Lab]<br/><br/>"S-sister!" Vespa finally speaks, and Beta can hear the horror in her voice as she looks at the swollen girl. "This is totally unessesary, and any further relations with the humans-"<br/><br/>"Are you questioning your Queen, Commander?" Mazia asks, her tone light, but her eyes flashing. Vespa's mouth hangs open for a moment, then clicks shut. she bows her head, her hair obscuring her face, and kneels.<br/><br/>"I spoke rashly, your highness. Please forgive my impertinence." Vespa speaks in the same collected, utterly professional voice that Beta now recognizes as an authority learned and heavy.<br/><br/>Maiza lets out a soft sigh and actually pats Vespa on the shoulder, consolingly. "You are already forgiven. The queen must never show weakness, herself or her chosen circle. But I made you my Commander because you are my Egg sister, Dear Vespa." The queen has an understanding smile on her face. "I know you will always try to protect me, through thick and thin. But I know my path now... trust me as I trust you."<br/><br/>Vespa does not rise, but Slowly, nods. <br/>"Yes, your highness. I trust you, as you are my queen by blood and by bond."<br/><br/>Maiza claps her hands. "Excellent. Continue aiding the doctor: we will soon have the beginnings of a true army if she succeeds, and with my eggs and lasting hosts, an unending supply of loyal soldiers!"<br/>She throws one last winning, queenly smile back at Beta as she leaves. "I eagerly await your next success doctor!"<br/><br/>The nameless guards deposit Remi on Beta's bed and the girl moans as her bulging belly shifts. her eyes lock on Beta, and a look of profound betrayal crosses her eyes.<br/>"Y-you..." she manages.<br/><br/>(I was going to have Maiza give Remi a TENTH egg right then and there, just to prove how freaking uncaring she is... but I decided that it was a bit unnecessary.)<br/></div></blockquote><br/>00000000000000<br/><br/>(Will Post reply for Jon in next post)<br/><br/>00000000000000000000<br/><br/>[With our heroes]<br/><br/>Sophie barely managed to pick herself up and stagger after Salvadore and Yatchet... she's relentlessly torturing Eric inside her, but the sensations are far too excellent... she's slowing down because of it.<br/><br/>She even missed that giant fight! well, maybe she isn't too eager to fight yet.<br/><br/>She'd caught up eventually, but was looking at the large town in the distance with awe on her face. She's never seen something so full of people before!<br/><br/>(If people want sophie around, I could have her release Eric if someone convinces her that it's better NOT to imprison someone constantly.)<br/><br/>00000000000000000000<br/><br/>(REPOST FOR T-Tails)<br/><br/>[Nephalia's Castle; Guest Quarters]<br/><br/><blockquote class="uncited"><div>"Most intriguing!" Yolanna says admiringly as she tidies the room. "I was hired as a maid only recently... I have much to prove if I am to be an official member of the Guild, but serving my Lady brings me great joy nonetheless. And I would love to hear about your companion, Sasha, yes?"<br/><br/>As the maid finishes her tidying, she returns to the drink table with the same silent grace she has shown in all her motions.<br/>"Please, what would you like to drink? I have tea, both iced and hot, and some juices."</div></blockquote>