Cyber Viking 2 by Marcus Sloss

Author:Marcus Sloss [Sloss, Marcus]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-04-11T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 10

Daphne found me eating dinner at the park bench under the communal dining roof. The area was bustling with light banter while citizens ate large meals. This conversation had been expected; actually, I had been meaning to talk with the leader of our newest faction. She grabbed the bench slot across from me, waiting for me to finish chewing. My delicious fruit and spicy yexin were hitting the spot. I noticed my appetite had increased by a lot, which resulted in my rapidly growing muscles. I reluctantly paused my ravenous eating when Daphne asked her odd question.

“Chief, I come to request approval for our building plans,” Daphne said with a toothy smile. The crixxi had six fanged teeth instead of the human two. While not the most alien thing about them, it also gave me pause. She placed a delicate hand over mine. It was clear she had not toiled in fields or fought with weapons for quite some time. “I assure you this will benefit the tribe.”

“Excuse me? I studied the plans that Perci sent over. You want to build vertical wood towers with platforms in between the longhouses? Why not live in the longhouses?” I asked, seeking clarity. I did notice she was thumbing the back of my hand gingerly. I wondered if in crixxi society it was common to try to woo a man with affection. The crixxi were certainly gorgeous. “Are you flirting with me?”

“Yes, but not for the homes. I am… was… the tribe leader. It is relevant for our transition we at least work closely together. I have found that an attractive male I must engage with is best pleased instead of scorned. I will stop if I have offended.”

She kept her hand where it was. I let her have her fun while her yellow eyes locked to mine seductively. I mostly allowed it because her large, swollen cleavage looked fantastic from this angle. The bonus was the thumb on my hand felt nice.

“I like an audacious woman. You being flirty will not hurt unless the queens get mad. Might want to talk with them about what you are doing and why. But I do not disapprove. Now, onto these towers you want.”

“We are not accustomed to ground dwellings. We can build the structures ourselves. If we were in Crixonia we would simply build in new trees. If we use only available supplies, is that okay?” Daphne asked.

Her explanation landed flat. I understood the desire to do what you were used to. If the roles were reversed, I was sure our people would rather live on the ground than in the trees.

“How about a compromise?” I asked with a smirk.

“What did you have in mind?” Daphne’s yellow eyes stared down her nose at me. I doubted she was accustomed to not being in charge.

“Rush the kitchen, bathhouse, and slaughterhouse, and keep clearing the trees in front of the base. When the essential buildings are complete—”

“Is that all?” Daphne said, as if those tasks were a mere annoyance.

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