The tension in the canine's frame visibly eased once they reassured him that his words had not offended them.  If there was one thing that was essential for this job was a sense of humor, especially when it came to more explicit and suggestive content.  Though he did wince when Morgana referred to his additives as drugs.  While the sugary substances certainly fit the definition in every way, the word itself brought about many negative connotations that always made Fen feel dirty and uneasy.  These feelings were only exacerbated in the wake of Darren's betrayal who made him realize just how fine the line was between what he was doing and a typical drug dealer.<br/><br/><strong>"Yeah..."</strong>Fen begun sheepishly while nervously scratching the back of his head.<strong>"We avoid referring to the additives as drugs.  The process in which they are made and in which they are sold makes them more relatable to caffeine or alcohol in my mind.  While those two are still technically drugs, they don't carry the same stigma and reputation that one typically associates with the d-word.  Don't worry about it if you are having trouble discerning the difference; it will become clear to you once you get familiarized with the more secretive nature of the cafe."</strong><br/><br/>Nervously clearing his throat, Fen was eager to veer away from that specific topic.<strong>"Anyways, you are in no way obligated to partake of the additives we offer.  Either way, I will go over the various additives we have in stock to the both of you, but I will prohibit you from selling anything other than the first two of the four tiers until you either see somebody under the influence of the higher tiers or have experienced it yourself.  It shouldn't be an issue since Ahnissa or I will be at your side most of the time during the next couple of days.  This is a precautionary measure just so you know what to expect from somebody who has taken the more potent additives we offer.  If you are interested in exploring the elements on our secret menu, employees can do so free of charge as long as I am informed that you are doing so.  While on the clock you can only have the lowest tier because anything else could inhibit your ability to do your job.  Though, I'm going to tell you what I tell everybody who knows of the secret menu: the additives are inherently non-addictive and have no side-effects, but that isn't to say somebody can get carried away and abuse them as a coping mechanism rather than for recreational enjoyment.  Only use them because you want to enhance your experience not because you <em>need</em> to enhance it, if that makes any sense."</strong><br/><br/>Standing from his chair, Fenris shuffled around the cramped room to open the door.<strong>"Let's go ahead and begin the official tour.  Oh, and The Enigma should be empty unless a preferred customer arrived while we were in here, which is unlikely.  So that should make it a little easier on you to get acclimated to the back room without interruption."</strong>The trio followed the canine anthro's lead and awkwardly made their way out of the office and to a small alcove in the wall where a tall wire shelf supported a myriad of culinary implements.  Or so it would seem and feel to an unknowing individual.  In actuality it was a masterful crafting of fae magic, an illusion that was only given substance by those who believed it to be real.  Being aware of the magic, Fenris slipped into the apparent obstruction as though it had simply been a very convincing hologram.  Which stood to reason because that was very much the case.  Turning around once he literally stood in the middle of the shelving unit, he cast a wolfish grin to the two women who had been following him but were now donning rather amusing expressions.<strong>"Like I said, it's quite impressive what can be achieved when skilled practitioners from the various realms work for a common goal.  This is only real if your mind perceives it to be; now that you can see for yourself that it is simply an illusion, you should be able to pass through without any resistance."</strong>Reaching out one of his large paws, he offered to guide the ladies through the hidden door and into The Enigma.  When they emerged through the faux wall to the other side, they found themselves behind a spacious counter stocked with everything one would need to make a myriad of beverages, alcoholic or otherwise.  From there he guided them around the room, giving them time to look around each of the four sections that comprised a majority of the space in the room. At the other side of the room from the bar following the wide aisle was an eight-person hot tub that is open to any who wish to partake of the hot waters with a stocked shelf of towels conveniently nearby.  Along the aisle leading to the hot tub is a small shower and changing room for people who wish to utilize them.<br/><br/>The first section of the curtained areas they entered was decorated with large velvet slipper styled couches of vibrant reds and blacks.<strong>"This is aptly named 'The Red Room'.  This space typically appeals to those who are seeking... more heated and passionate encounters."</strong>Next they ventured into the adjacent space comprised of black leather settee couches arranged around a sturdy coffee table that contained a wide selection of toys and bindings that can connect to several locations around the area.<strong>"This is largely referred to as the Naughty Notions section by our preferred clients.  It goes without saying that this portion caters to the more adventurous individuals."</strong>Moving across the aisle, they made their way to the other two sections.  The first was adorned in calming blues and greens with plenty of suede lawson couches and chairs.  In the center is an ornate four-hose hookah.<strong>"This is called the Elation Escape section.  It is the ideal location for people to just lay back and relax while enjoying their order amongst company."</strong>Lastly Fen kicked off his shoes, urging the other two to follow suit before stepping into the section ornamented in brilliant whites and gold.  There were only two chippendale sofas of silk upholstery at the perimeter of this section with the rest of the space devoted to a massive mattress recessed to be level with the floor; on which were dozens of blankets and pillows that vary in texture and size.  Walking on to the soft mattress, Fen led the way to the middle of the space before sitting with his legs crossed and leaned back into a small mountain of pillows.<strong>"This space if my personal favorite.  I call it the Pleasant Paradise.  As you can probably tell, it does wonders to encourage people to mingle with one another while getting nice and cozy."</strong><br/><br/>Reaching into the deep cargo pocket at his hip, he withdrew two small pamphlets and offered one to both Morgana and Amalfia.<strong>"Your study guides."</strong>He said simply.  At the top of the document were the six core rules of The Enigma that everybody was to follow along with the menu of special additives.<strong>"One thing you'll quickly learn about this place is that everybody is equal.  This is one of the few nooks in Nexia where trivial elements of origin, race, sex, social status, wealth, and countless other defining elements of society mean nothing.  That is why people worked so hard to protect the sanctity of this place, it is one of the few havens where somebody could just be themselves without fear of being judged or discriminated against.  A slice of utopia in an otherwise stressful world."</strong>As Fen spoke, the pride and love he had for this accomplishment sang clearly in his voice.  Contrary to the rampant sex dungeon the rumors had suggested, the true meaning of this place was about achieving harmony not only with those around you, but also within yourself.  He was aware just how much that made him sound like a hippy, but seeing the genuine joy in his customers' faces was all the proof he needed that this place was something truly special.<br/><br/><strong>"Today is going to be an easy day for you two.  The first few hours will be devoted to getting yourselves acclimated to The Enigma.  To truly understand what makes this place so unique you must immerse yourself into the group.  The afternoon shift is rather light when it comes to preferred customer attendance and those that do come back here typically do so to relax during their lunch hour.  Overall, it will be rather tame and you can get to know a few people, which will ultimately help you recognize them so that you can get to the point where you can hand out keys to the preferred customers you recognize."</strong>After glancing briefly to one of the clocks position on each of the four walls of the room he turned his gaze to Morgana.<strong>"You still have a little time until the regulars arrive, so if you want to feed now will be a good opportunity to do so in private.  Speaking of beverages,"</strong>He said, now addressing both of them,<strong>"is there anything else I can get for you?  Coffee, tea, soda?  All drinks are on the house and if you find anything that catches your eye on that menu I will provide you with anything on the first two tiers.  If nothing else, it'll be something to help put you at ease when mingling."</strong>