We had gathered the gifts together, and then Elfinia, Tallia, Nemoria, and I had made our way to the High Elf Enclave, where Elfinia had said the women would be gathering to eat. She said this was an excellent time to catch them since we could join them for a meal and talk before we gave them the gifts.
In my mind, this sounded perfect, but the reality of it was that Tallia was entirely correct in her description of these women.
"So, you are the Cat God everyone has been going on about?" Wendria asked without looking up from her salad, and I nodded. "What was that? I can't hear the brains in your head rattle, so you are going to have to speak up!"
None of the other three women bothered to look up, and it felt like they were trying to snub us. This was fine, and I will play this game for now.
"Yes, I am Galio," I said, and she finally looked up at me.
"So, you are looking to find favor with us? Or me in particular?" She asked with a knowing look on her face mixed with condescension.
"Well, I wouldn't say that I am looking for a favor from anyone," I said with a shrug and then looked around at the other women around the table. "In fact, I heard you were all here to eat, so I thought this would be a great chance to talk with you."
Wendria's gaze softened a bit as she looked away, and I could feel my power working its magic on her.
"I see; well, why don't you tell me more about yourself? What can you do?" She asked in a much softer voice than before, and I fought the urge to smile.
"Well, I am a God of all people, so I have the ability to create portals wherever I need them," I began and then continued talking about all of my powers, as well as some of the things that I have done in the world thus far. After a few moments of conversation, we had covered everything, and Wendria seemed pleased with what I had to offer.
"So, what did you come for today?" She finally asked after our conversation was over, and I smiled.
"Well, I am here to offer a business deal. I can offer you help in some way, shape, or form, and I ask that you help catch wild animals to send to a new forest I have built and also to supply meat to two locations. While I know this is a lot to ask, I am willing to do whatever it is that you need and is within my power," I said, and The four Elders raised an eyebrow at me, so I added, "But nothing that is going to put me in a position where I can't do my job as the god of this world. Meaning that I will help you, but not in any activities that would tie me down for long periods of time. I am also leaving for the underworld, so I ask that all your requests come after I return."
Wendria, Litany, Selvena, and Airoyal all looked at each other, but I did not like the knowing and vicious smiles the four were sharing. I was concerned about what those requests were going to be, but as long as they only involved me, I would do my duties.
Wendria turned back to me and nodded. "I will assume that you brought gifts of some kind, but those can be done after. Since you are looking for my favor, you can come and sit beside me, and the others can come and sit in the other spots. Since there are so many of you, I will assume that you are each here to present the others with gifts, but I am curious to know why you brought a 5th?"
"This is Fate, and she is part of our party and a mighty goddess," I said without looking at Fate, who I knew would be giving me an incredulous look, but it didn't matter, and it wasn't entirely untrue.
I could technically give Fate Goddess powers, but I really didn't see the point. There was also the fact that things were still agitated between us, so I didn't want to add fuel to that right now.
Wendria nodded her head and then moved over as the others slid into their spots until we were all gathered around the table with Wendria in the center of us.
As I was speaking to her, Wendria nodded her head, and her gaze softened as she responded to me. She seemed to be more interested in what I had to say than before, and I felt a strange surge of satisfaction course through me.
"Well, if you are willing to do my bidding, then I think that would be alright," She said, and I tilted my head in agreement.
"Then, allow me to serve you to the best of my ability," I said with a slight bow.
Wendria laughed softly and glanced at Fate before turning back to me. "I don't think this sweet little thing can help me," She said teasingly, and I gave her a knowing look.
"One thing that I would like to get straight is that only I am up for requests in this deal. The other women are only here to deliver the girls, in respect to your positions," I said, and Wendria nodded firmly, but underneath the table, she was rubbing my leg and making her way up from my knee.
Wendria smiled slyly, although her gaze never left mine, and I could feel the heat coming off her hands as they continued to explore under the table. The women around us were oblivious to what was going on, but my body was reacting in kind as Wendria's hands moved up and down my leg, heading ever higher toward forbidden territory.
It was clear that she was hoping to get a reaction out of me, but I remained stoic even as my heart pounded and my breath became shallow. I tried not to show any outward signs of pleasure, though I felt it coursing through my veins, further enticing her actions.
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