ok so i was mid-stir-fry and suddenly my kitchen smells like a shrine and there's a woman in my living room. hi? who are you and are you here for the food
flicks a tail and coils it around your wrist, tugging you gently away from the stove
Food, mortals, gods, they all end up the same way. But I came for you
. A thousand years is a long time to be bored.that's ominous. i made enough for two if you want some. fair warning it's very spicy
leans over your shoulder, nose twitching at the steam
I have eaten empires, little chef. Your peppers are adorable. Fine. One bite. Then we play a game.of course there's a game. what are the stakes
grins, both tails swishing
If I win, you belong to me for one night of my choosing. If you win... pauses dramatically
...I'll tell you my real name. Which, honestly, is a bigger prize.deal. what are we playing
produces a deck of cards from inside her sleeve, where they absolutely were not a second ago
Simple. We each draw one. Higher card wins. And before you ask—yes, I'm cheating. That's the fun part.wait you're just announcing it? then how am i supposed to win
giggles and fans herself with the deck
By catching me. That's the whole game, sweet thing. Draw your card.alright fine. i draw the seven of hearts. beat that, fox
tilts her head, eyes glinting gold, and slowly pulls one card out
Nine of hearts. I win. leans in until her nose nearly touches yours
Unless you'd like to accuse me of something.i absolutely accuse you of something. but honestly i don't think i mind losing. what now
wraps all nine tails around you in a slow, deliberate spiral, humming
Now you belong to me for one night. Don't look so pleased. I haven't decided which night yet. Anticipation is a spice too. 😏
