The wind blows past us, cool and refreshing, carrying the crisp scent of snow and open skies.
I press myself closer against Eris, wrapping my arms snugly around her waist, my head resting gently on her shoulder.
I close my eyes, content.
A small smile spreads across my lips.
This is nice.
There's nothing that beats soaring high through the sky, the world stretching endlessly below, while I hold onto my catgirl lover, feeling her warmth against .
The mountaintop inches closer and closer, its snowy peak gleaming under the sunlight.
Inky could probably fly much faster, but I can tell—he's slowing down for my sake.
And I appreciate it.
Regardless, we'll be there soon.
And I can't wait to see Lake Vanessa.
But then—
A sudden realization hits .
"Wait, Eris!" I blurt out. "The reason you made walk earlier… was it to get away from people?!"
Eris chuckles, her shoulders shaking slightly with amusent. "Oh?" She tilts her head back slightly, her ears flicking. "Yup. I had to wait until no one else was around before summoning Inky."
Oh.
At first, I thought she was just ssing with .
But no—she was being cautious.
It all makes sense now.
Eris is using a fake ID, aning she's trying her best to conceal her true identity.
If we had summoned Inky back at the dungeon entrance…
With all those adventurers wandering around?
It would have drawn way too much attention.
And that would be very, very bad for Eris.
My ears twitch, my tail flicking thoughtfully. "But… will it really be okay? Won't people see Inky flying in the sky?"
Eris shakes her head, her voice calm and assured. "You don't have to worry about that. Once we're high enough—above the clouds—it'll be hard to spot us. From below, Inky's body will just look like a big, wyvern-shaped black cloud."
She pauses, smirking. "Besides, wyverns are actually pretty common as mount pets. It'd only be a problem if soone saw Inky's true form."
I blink. "I-I see!!!!"
Damn.
Eris really is careful.
"Eris, you're always thinking ahead, huh?" I murmur, admiration creeping into my voice.
She hums. "Well, I have to."
Her voice is light, but there's sothing deeper beneath it.
A weight.
A truth she's not saying out loud.
The reason why she has to hide her identity…
I want to ask.
I really want to ask.
But…
I don't know if I should.
The thought lingers in my mind like a shadow, and I bite my lip, hesitating.
Then—
I take a deep breath.
And gather my courage.
"Eris," I murmur. "C-can I ask you another question?"
Eris tilts her head slightly. "Heh? Of course."
I swallow.
"What's your real na?"
The question hangs between us, carried away by the rushing wind.
Eris doesn't answer right away.
Instead—
Silence.
The kind that feels heavy, like standing at the edge of a precipice, waiting for sothing unknown to reveal itself.
I bite my lip harder.
Damn it, Felicia, you screwed up again!
It's probably too soon to ask.
I shouldn't have pried.
A pang of guilt coils in my chest, and my arms tighten slightly around Eris, as if trying to silently apologize.
But then—
Eris speaks.
"Hmmm? You really want to know?"
My ears perk up.
I blink, my heart skipping. "C-can I?" I fumble quickly. "I an—if you don't want to, then—"
Eris exhales softly, then—
She answers.
"Ereskia."
A pause.
Then, she continues—
"Ereskia Vivianne NightWhizkersz. That's my true na."
...
Ereskia…
Vivianne…
NightWhizkersz…
I repeat the na a couple of tis, rolling it over my tongue like I'm trying to morize an ancient spell.
Holy shit…
That's a super beautiful na.
"W-WAIT!!!" I suddenly yell into the rushing wind, my voice almost getting carried away into the sky. "You're from Zehrak—why the heck is that last na so coooool?!"
I an, Eris's fake na is cool too!
Eris Wildfang.
anwhile, ?
Felicia Flufftail.
FLUFFTAIL!!!
WHAT THE HELL?!?!?
I swear, I can hear the mocking echo of my own last na taunting .
Flufftail, flufftail, flufftail…
Who the hell approved this?!
Behind , Eris bursts into laughter, her entire body shaking with amusent.
"Pffft! I'm sorry, Felicia," she giggles, holding her stomach like she might actually fall off. "We were just ssing with you! We didn't think you'd instantly select that na!"
…
Eh???
EEEEEEHHHH???
I feel my entire soul leave my body.
"E-ERISSSSS!!!"
I scream in pure embarrassnt, my face heating up to dangerous levels.
Oh, she's gonna pay for this.
With my hands now firmly on Eris, it's ti for revenge!
Eris Payback Technique, first move—
Felicia Tickle Attack!!!
"Aaaaa!! STOP! STOP!!!" Eris shrieks, squirming violently as I relentlessly tickle her sides.
But like hell I'm letting her get away this ti!
"Hey, but at least it's cute! It's cute, right? Hahaha! Flufftail, that's a very cute na!!!"
"NO, IT'S NOT!!!" I growl, increasing my tickling intensity. "ERIS, I'M GONNA MAKE YOU PAY!!!"
"ALRIGHT! ALRIGHT! I'M SORRY! I'M SORRY!!!" Eris yelps, kicking her legs as she tries to escape. "STOP! DON'T TICKLE ANYMORE!!! WE'RE GONNA FALL!!!"
"NO, WE'RE NOT!" I huff. "You're NOT controlling Inky manually, don't think you can fool this ti! HAHA!"
"A-ALRIGHT—"
But before I can react—
Eris suddenly spins around, grabs my wrists—
And pins down against Inky's back.
"Eh?"
What just happened?!
I blink up at her, montarily dazed.
Eris smirks down at , her face so close that I can see the mischief twinkling in her eyes.
"Hmmm…" she hums, her voice teasingly low. "Naughty Felicia… did you really think you could bully ?"
I pout hard, my cheeks puffing up like an angry cat. "Hmph! But you tricked first! You have to pay the price!"
Eris tilts her head, pretending to think. "Oh? And what does Miss Flufftail want as compensation?"
I furrow my brows, thinking hard.
Compensation huh?
What do I want Eris to do for now?
Maybe a kiss?
Nah, that's too little!
I want more!
Two kisses?
No, ten!
"Then, give ten—"
But before I can finish my demand—
Eris leans down.
And kisses .
A deep, heart-lting kiss, her lips so soft but so cold, stealing the rest of my words away.
My entire body squirms beneath her, a sweet, dizzy warmth spreading through , making my head spin.
By the ti she finally pulls away, I'm left breathless, my lungs desperate for air.
I stare up at her, dazed, disoriented, my heart racing like crazy.
"I-It's still not enough…" I murmur weakly, pouting, but my cheeks now completely burning.
Eris stares at , her piercing blue eyes holding captive. In their reflection, I see my own wide-eyed expression, my mind scrambling to figure out what the heck she's thinking right now.
Then—
A slow, mischievous smirk spreads across her lips.
Oh no.
She leans in, her breath warm against my ear, her voice low, teasing, and far too dangerous for my sanity.
"Alright," she whispers, drawing out each syllable with infuriating slowness. "If you like my family na that much… want to change into it?"
Then—
"Felicia…"
A pause.
A deliberate, torturous pause.
Then, she purrs—
"Night… Whizkersz."
…
HOLLLLLY SHIT.
S-SHE DID NOT JUST SAY THAT!!!
I shove her back with pure survival instinct
My whole body shivers, my heart slams against my ribs, my face burning hotter than the sun itself.
I cover my face with my arm, believing I'm now looking like a red pepper.
Eris… holy shit…
She wants to change my last na to her?
That ans
Ma-.. mar… MARRIAGEEEE!?????
Eris tilts her head, pretending to be deep in thought, her smirk only growing. "What? Is it not good enough?"
She taps her chin, feigning serious contemplation before flashing a playful grin.
"Hmm… How about my middle na too? Felicia Vivianne NightWhizkersz?"
Her giggle is soft, dangerous, like a hunter toying with its prey.
I. AM. NOT. SURVIVING. THIS.
"N-NOW THAT I THINK ABOUT IT—FLUFFTAIL IS FINE!!!" I blurt out, nearly combusting on the spot.
Eris laughs, clearly enjoying every second of my suffering. "I see," she hums, amusent dripping from her voice. "Well then, whenever you want to change it, just let know, 'kay?"
Then—
She winks.
"Hikkh!!!"
A tiny, involuntary squeal escapes as goosebumps explode across my skin.
I swear, if my tail puffs up one more ti today, I'm going to die.
Eris just chuckles, then turns back around like she didn't just casually drop a marriage proposal on mid-flight.
She reaches back, grabbing my arms gently, guiding them around her waist again.
"Alright, hold on tight now, if you don't want to fall."
Still frazzled, I instinctively tighten my hold, burying my face into her back, trying to regain my sanity.
But even as my heart settles, my lips keep twitching into a ridiculous grin.
I can't stop.
I physically cannot stop smiling.
And now that I actually think about it…
Felicia Vivianne NightWhizkersz.
…That sounds absolutely amazing.
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