<div class="floatright">(http://i.imgur.com/ljYAgW2.jpg)</div><br/>Thanking Thrike one last time before leaving the magic shop, Zerxel couldn't help but notice once everything was back where it should be that one, her breasts felt a little bigger, more found and full, which was strange enough, but she also felt a little more aroused than she normally did if the way her pussy was still leaking slightly despite having just been full of lamia cock.  Not only that, but she was fairly sure that her nipples were a little damp behind the cups of her armor, but it could have just as easily been the slime and sweat still clinging to her, among other things now.  But yes, she knew the difference between her own juices and that of the snake woman's that she was sure would be leaking out of her for hours yet since Thrike had literally fucked her womb full of spunk, a sensation that was both strange and made her breath quicken in no small amount of pleasure just thinking about it.  Despite these changes and the addition of her new magical piercing she was excited to try out later, Zerxel did her best to adjust to everything as they made their way back to the tavern, being mindful of their surroundings and the route because as strong and capable as they were, and with the defeat of the golem, they could still lose she knew.  Better to err on the side of caution and take the exact route back than risk a shortcut full of creatures, at the very least.<br/><br/>It was only when they stopped in front of the tavern that Zerxel had reason to stop and mull over what her friend was thinking.  As much as they all needed a bath truth be told, and some time to get off their feet, Bo raised a few good points in what she said, especially if Thrike had given her friend a temporary enchantment of some kind.  Scouting the area while it lasted wasn't a bad idea on that point alone, but there was also the fact that she wasn't even showing yet, which meant she'd be losing a lot of time if she went inside now no thanks to the difference between the Dungeon itself and the tavern behind her.  Time spent searching for the treasure room, but also any clues as to which door was the real one out of this level.  The only thing that made it difficult for Zerxel to decide was the soul fruit she had consumed that would be slowing her down sooner or later before she was finally able to birth the contestant she was currently 'pregnant' with.  While she had had a good reason at the time, she was starting to regret not saving it for later as she idly ran a hand over her still flat stomach, annoyance pulling at her lips for having gotten herself in this situation, especially since she had no idea just who was inside her at that moment.  It could be Tsara from the dorm for all she knew, and there was no way she'd hand over one of her friends to the spiderlings.<br/><br/>That thought actually helped make her decision however as Zerxel stepped away from the tavern and sighed, still hungry, but having made up her mind, not even the allure of a warm bed and a hot meal could keep her there.<strong>"And let you and Shugar have all the fun yourselves?  Besides Bo, I trust you and Shugar, there's no question of that, but we got this far together, so it's only fair we keep going even though yeah, it'd be safer if I stayed.  On the other hand however, as you pointed out, I'm not even showing yet, so I have time I can spend out here before I have to start to worry about it, at least that's what I hope anyway.  So since this is your hair brained idea, I think it's only fair you lead for a change."</strong>Despite her teasing tone near the end of her speech, Zerxel smiled and nodded as she gestured towards the open road before them.  There was one little caveat however she couldn't resist throwing out there.<strong>"As soon as we get back however, I just want you and Shugar to know I fully intend to try out this new piercing Thrike gave me.  So don't be surprised if I whip out my new toy for you and her to suck and fuck."</strong>She chuckled, and while she indeed planned to do just that, chances were better they'd be too exhausted to really enjoy themselves.  Either way, she'd grab some of the food they'd gather and make a quick meal on the way to wherever Bo thought they should go.