The blonde woman seemed somewhat mollified by Izusa's response.<strong> "Well, good then." </strong>She sighed softly and moved to where Izusa had laid out the stockings and straightened them slightly, readjusting them on the rocks so they were receiving a little more sunlight.  A subtle apology, but one that Izusa caught.<strong>  "It's just that Lamia were designed to breed women, but since Esszie changed her ways, her seed rarely takes root.  Something about how she was created, it's ultra potent when she used to rape and kill in the army apparently, but weaker than tea made with used leaves elsewise.  I've been trying for eight months straight now. I wish I could handle Meat, but he's just too big for me, you understand." </strong>She shrugged.<br/><br/><strong>"Thanks...."</strong>she hesitated,<strong>"Thanks for being understanding.  I'll not bother you any longer."</strong>She turned and began climbing the slope up to the community.<br/><br/>Iber appeared suddenly,<strong>"You know, I think we're both thinking this, but obviously this is the woman you were sent to help.  The ritual you learned back at the convent?  The fact that Esszie's weak sperm took hold?  It can't be coincidence, can it?"</strong>