The Petite Dungeon Explorer 38 The Lover Special

She looked pretty much the same, I was surprised the first time that I had seen her here at the guildhall. The last time she'd been at my parent's party for me, and now I find her working as a receptionist for the guild.

It seems outside of being a popular dragon, she liked to spend her time watching people. With that in mind, it made sense that she was the guildhall receptionist. It also seems like she'd taken an interest in me and my friends.

Outside of that, my parents had also told me that she was an important person to the dragonkin. However, they wouldn't give me any more details than that, and I wasn't going to ask Vissi.

I frown a little as I look at her.

Her blue hair is pulled up into a side ponytail, and her scales glimmer. She's dressed smartly again, in a deep black suit that shows off her chest, and her arms that are completely scaled and clawed.

"What can I do for you today?" She asks me excitedly.

Her silted dragon eyes are opened wide as she waits for me to answer her. A wide smile on her face showcases all of her glinting pearly white teeth.

"We've got the core of a Forest Giant, specifically a bull species giant. Other than that, we've also got a decent amount of its meat, it's pelt and blood. Plus, I've got both of its tusks as well. Then we also have the pelt of a Manti-Lion, with fangs and claws," I tell her with a smile.

She nods her head and then reaches a clawed hand out towards me.

"The core of the monster if you please," she says with a smile.

Waving my hand, I drop the core of the Forest Giant into her hand. It's about the size of an adult males' fist and swirling in the circular core is red and green.

"Here," I drop it into her outstretched hand.

Without wasting a motion, she drops the orb onto a purple stone plate, that keeps the orb hovering about it. At the same time, her right eye morphed, it went completely black and within the black, a diamond shape appeared within the depth of her eye.

This was a skill that was used by the Guild Attendants, and individuals that are contracted by them called 'Identification.'

It's similar to an appraisal, however, it's fundamentally different. The identification simply states information about an object. It was a simpler version of the appraisal.

The process lasted about a total of ten seconds before a bright flash of light appears, and the core is gone. The purple stone tablet was still there but the core was completely gone.

"We've verified that it's the core of a Forest Giant, and bull species. Here is four hundred gold, you can take the other materials over to Sera, she'll look over them and give you a quote on them," Vissi says with a smile.

She pulled out four black cards that have a symbol of a golden bird on them and hands them to me with a bright smile on her face.

I hand one of them to each of my friends.

"Can I help you with anything else Miss Hollis?" Vissi asks, again with an eager smile on her face.

"We're fine, thanks again, Vissi," I tell her waving as I quickly shuffle towards the butcher or the material exchanger.

I let out a breath of fresh air, once I got further away from Vissi. There was always this strange pressure around her, it made my stomach turn.

Turning towards Silvyr and Ekon, I look between the Material Exchange area and them. They seem to get the idea.

"We've got this, here transfer the meat to me and we'll handle it. Why don't you and Cecily go ahead and rest!" Ekon says with a smile.

He extends his arm, and I press a finger to the black ring on his hand and will the plethora of meat that I had in my storage bank to his. Giving a nod he grabs Silvyr's arm and drags him towards the Material Exchange area.

"Hollis, do you want to get a snack? Cecily will treat you," she says waving her black card in the air with joy.

I felt the anxiousness evaporate as I look at her cute face. Falling forward, I pull her into a hug.

"H-hol-lis," she stutters as she wraps her arms around me. She smells so sweet, her blood I could smell it. But I restrain myself and just snuggle my face into her hair. I was only a little bit taller than her.

That was one blood that I hadn't tasted yet, it was human. I wouldn't take a bite out of my friends either, that would be rude. Plus, there was no way that I was going to drink directly from anyone.

It was something that was only done with a… lover. I'd seen Ambrose taking a bite out of Marigold, and I remember being completely embarra.s.sed. However, all sorts of other things are acceptable to do in public in front of others.

d.a.m.n Vampire's and not understanding public display's of affection can make people uncomfortable!

"H-how mu-ch long-er," Cecily stutters again, and I realize that I'd been hugging her for quite a while.

"I'm sorry, Cecily," I tell her quickly letting go of her. Her little body was so warm, I'd lost track of time.

I'd also gotten lost in my own thoughts. Peeking down at her, I find that her warm and big golden eyes are darting around all over the place. They're also a little watery. Her face is completely flushed in a deep pink blush. She was pressing a hand against her heart, that I could hear it was pounding a mile a minute.

Her little cheeks were jiggling slightly as if she was going to cry, she reminded me of a small creature.

"Ce-" She starts but then stops. Ducking her head, she reaches out and grips my hand. Dragging me towards the dining area.

"Cecily's heart wasn't prepared for that," she mutters to herself as she seats us at one of the tables.

I pull out a menu and began to skim the items. Every once in a while, I look over at her and find that she twists her fingers and muttering to herself.

This lasted for at least three minutes, her little face hadn't calmed down at all she was still blus.h.i.+ng really hard.

"Cecil-" I start but she cuts me off.

"Cecily needs time to prepare if Hollis wants her like that," she says as she turns towards me. Her golden eyes are firm and a determined look rest on within those golden iris'.

I felt my heart clench, but at the same time, I wanted to bite my tongue. Did she want me like that…?

Does that mean Cecily swings that way…?

Does that mean that I swing that way?!

It felt like lightning had struck me! My brain was working through all the scenarios!

"Ahem!"

We're both drawn out of our thoughts as someone clears their throat.

A young boy with cat ears that had to be no older than fifteen was standing in front of us. He was dressed simply in a waiter outfit and had a simple pad of paper in my hands. I could see his tail swinging behind him nervously and his ears are flattened to his head.

His green cat eyes are looking down at us expectantly.

"Can I take your orders?" He asks softly.

He was a cute cat boy indeed, with soft brown fur and fluffy ears.

"I'll take a mug of your Dwarves blood, and a wyvern sandwich," I say, closing the menu in front of me.

"Okay, and you Miss?" He looks at Cecily.

Her face was once again bright red, and her little fist is clenched, and she is gritting her teeth.

"Cecily wants the LOVER'S SPECIAL!" She says with a determined look.

"Look at the little Miss!"

"You got this little girl! Tell her how you feel before someone else does!"

"The girl's got guts, she just ordered the lover's special!"

"Whew! I'd die to have someone order the lover's special for me!"

All sort of comments fly at Cecily order, she sinks lower into the chair. The already rowdy atmosphere of the guildhall began to erupt even more.

"The lovers special it is then Miss," the little cat boy says as he drifts away.

I felt my lip twitch. My whole body was a little stiff as I try to process what just happened!

She ordered the Lover's Special!

My whole face felt like it was erupting, I duck my head and look at the table. I'd count the wood grains, that right... that would calm me down!