The Maven's Suite <Private>

Her wish was her command, and her lover would remain close and deep as he kept the sways gentle, and the licks and nuzzles affectionate. In time, of course, he would have to let go as she eventually needed to sleep, but he was content with their time together so far as he got her comfortably onto his bed. He lay close to her, hugging her gently and close to him face to face through the night.....

The next morning, Delphina woke up in a bed that was not her own, with the small creeks of an airship, and lay still. However, in a few seconds she realized where she was and smiled, rolling over to hold Sugary close.

Sugary slowly awoke when held, grumbling lightly from the pleasant dream he had; He immediately smiled when Delphina's face and smell were noted, and nuzzled her mane with a low hum. "Mm... ood morn...ng..." His tail sought to wrap itself with hers, chest heaving as he sighed wistfully. "... Smell nice..." He began to lick her cheek fur gently.

She blushed and rested the top of her head on his chest, murring softly. "Good morning." She lightly kisses his cheek and gets up, stretching. "Is there a shower on this ship, captain, or are the passengers only here for a ride?"

The morning was starting out alright, and if the sound of the lovers stretching lazily over the bed was any indication, they were refreshed in their vigor and passion. "... It's big enough to make a home out of. Heh... Of course, you're welcome to ride more~" Early in the day, and he was probably good to go still, but only really went in for a kiss on the lips before pointing just out the door. "... Mm... Bathroom is over there... Not the hottest water, of course, but it's clean... I promise..." He stretched out under her, body lightly shuddering as he kept getting the kinks out while under her.

Maven slowly kisses him, rubbing his cheek. "I bet you could make it warmer if you came with me and helped." She smiles, her mane falling over a bit of her face. She then softly touched noses with him, a small smile worn on her face. "And maybe, do a little more than help." Her hoof trailed down his flank.

Sugary perked up quite a bit at that offer, purring before giving her a light kiss and getting up from the bed, but looked upon her clothes. He leaned down to her forearm stockings. "Might wanna undress first~" He didn't ask, but his slow leaning was to show he was in no rush either, gently nipping as the stocking before pulling it with his teeth. He'd then rub her exposed leg with his hoof before doing the same for the other arm.

Delphina blushed, but nodded and let him slowly removes the smooth, festive clothing, accepting his gentle, teasing rubs. It was a little distracting, suprisingly well-performed. Even after last night... well, maybe because of last night, more than a few of her muscles were a little tight. At the memory of last night, her face grew a little red, her hindquarters still covered in his now-dried seed. She tried to ignore it for the moment though. When he finished undressing her, she would lead him to the shower, turning the water on to it's warmer setting, and then turn and kiss him, her tongue meeting his, as she stepped so close their chests would press.

Sugary couldn't say he was one to normally go for a morning shower so eagerly, but Delphina's kiss and allure already had him in along as well and kissing back. He hummed into the kiss, letting the water and their shared dancing tongues rouse him more and more from his sleepy state... and onto a more playful one as he chuckled while lightly nibbling on her lip once in a while and caressing her wet fur firmly all over her back.

She smiled and pulled him into the shower with her, humming softly as the water hit her back. She pressed him softly against the wall and kissed him again, lightly rubbing his sides. Her body was warm, shielding him from most of the water as it ran through her mane, off her back, and through her tail. Somehow, though, he still managed to get wet.

The cold of the wall got him to perk up a bit more so, shuddering when he was kissed. He enjoyed it, really and truly, but it was then that something clicked in the back of his head proper about the night before. He hummed thoughtfully and with some concern before very begrudgingly pulling away from the kiss, affection and worry on his face as he held her face with one hoof. "D-Delphina... How... How are you really feeling right now? The drug doesn't... feel worse, does it?" There would never be enough testosterone in his body to override his genuine desire to make sure they weren't getting too comfy just because of drugs alone, though he suspected she was feeling better. But he needed to really make sure.

"Market, I was ready to taze you and take you behind an alley on the way home last night. If it had gotten worse, we wouldn't have made it to the shower. Ohh, umm... And... The reason I didn't taze you... was because I was a bit too weak, and a bit too tired. It turns out, though, when I shower, I get less tired. It's all connected." She blushes and pulls back, rubbing the back of her neck, "I mean, if you want, we don't have to do anything... I would appreciate a little help with my back though. You kinda... well, it's knotted to all hell, but believe me. I think it was worth it."

He rolled his eyes at the confession, but was mostly just happy to know she was more back to her self. He leaned in for a light kiss, and then hugged her close before rubbing her back to find the knot. "Right... well, I'm glad little old you didn't do that, or I wouldn't be quite so willing to do this now... And we can take our time... Now, where's that knot?" He figured he found it, but thought to ask anyway as he lightly massaged a certain stiff spot.

"It's right in the smahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh," she shivers, "There. It's there." It was above her waist on the right side, pretty much from just bellow her ribs. It was about an inch wide. More investigation would lead him further down, as she'd tightened up form all the activity the night before. At work, and at home. As he rubbed deeper on that one, though, she would become more and more limpp, leaning against him and practically purring.

He hummed softly as he tended to her, taking his time to ease into the massage the more he could feel the knot. As it were, he worked around the stiff area in a circle, easing her into it but also caressing her in the process more to make her body relax by touch. His firm grip would once again show when he got confident and sure enough that her body was more at ease; It helped she leaned into him and purred to let him now for sure as he smiled. "And it's gonna go away soon..." He kissed her on her neck, and after having dealt with the area long enough, he'd then use magic to finish it off by casting a healing spell through his arm. She'd feel gentle energy flowing in deeper to her body, a bonus on top of plain touch to soothe her ails. "How's that feel?" His horn shone a soft white during the spell.

It would seem that while he was working on her, she had fallen asleep again, though not particularly deep. When asked how she felt, she gave a small mrr of contentment and slowly cracked her eyes open, kissing his cheek. "We're keeping you. Like, forever. Do you do forehooves to?" she mumbles, gently nuzzling his chest.

Sugary grinned broadly at the offer, but shook his head. "I know quite a bit of treating a weary body good, but I'm hardly running a SPA here! That's beyond my career expertise." He let out a soft chuckle and hugged her with a light and gentle shake however. "... Keeping me might be more possible, however... What are the perks of belonging to you?" He asked with a somewhat teasing tone, but he had an eager look in his eyes for a serious answer.

"Mmmm... pretty mare, good at music... not the best a cooking or cleaning though," she mumbles, "Smart. I went to college. I won't make you give up the airship. And you know I appreciate your talents." She slowly reaches behind him and grabs the shampoo, shakily pulling away. She sighs, "I am hardly perfect relationship material to be honest. I'm a super hero, I'm a tad lazy, and I've already displayed that I'm more than capable of lying."

Under the soft fall of the shower water, the big unicorn stared at the little mare calmly, listening with interest. Said stallion thought to say something about her as he opened his mouth, but then closed it again and leaned down to gently nuzzle her neck and cheek. Even if she didn't think much of herself, he certainly did so far and fancied her. "... I can settle for 'good', if that's the case." He smiled at her. "Need help with the shampoo?"

She nods, turning and resting her hips against him. "I suppose there are other things. I, umm, like anal... And, I suppose I have a few... kinks. I'm open sexually. That could be a plus." She's blushing darkly, "And I am 'good' as opposed to... say, evil." She starts running her hoove through one of her wet strands of mane nervously.

Sugary coughed and laughed under his breath with how open she was certainly being about her sexuality before he started to wash her mane for her gently. "You got quite the heated spark in ya! And no wonder you took it from behind so... vigorously." He coughed lightly, blushing a bit too. "... I can't exactly claim I'm especially active sexually, buuut... It's really good for the body, mind, and spirit to indulge once in a while. But I guess you can already tell I don't shy away from that." He playfully bumped her flank with his along with a light snort, stroking just behind her ears. "... I'm a traveling Mercenary for the most part, but I can make some money on the side making and selling treats. Providing escort and Inn services. I'll even gladly take payment for teaching others about magic, combat, or baking... Not that I get asked about that last one often, but still... I uh... I'd like to think I'm a good fella! And uh... Heh... I suppose my kinks vary on my mood?" One thing was certain; he was comfortable by her side so far; Eventually, he got closer still and whispered into her ear. "... I really liked your tight little plot by the way~." He grinned and kissed her cheek. "And I'm especially fond of music... But more than that? I love fighting along someone like you. Courage has its own appeal." Her tail would also gently be washed.

She blushes darkly and trembles in the shower, "Is it courage to walk into a place you've been before, to fight an enemy you've fought before? A friend once told me, 'the fear is in not knowing. Once you know, there is only a decision.' Somehow, I think she was talking more about college than fighting evil." She lifts her tail so that he could better wash it, rest her plush, soft butt against him. "However, as I'm sure you've figured out, I'm not exactly... physically strong. About good enough to flip someone a little bigger than me over my back. That's about it. Getting creamed in the face... doesn't happen often." She turned her face away, the slight discoloration and swelling mostly hidden by her coat.

He'd tilt his head a little, still smiling, and then grinning as she pressed her flank against him while cleaning. "... And yet, still you fight on. You make it sound like there's far stronger foes you've seen but do not seem to hesitate to carry on. There's much to be said about someone willing to keep facing a foe that won't go away... To the lesser, it may be incredibly taxing, yet here you are..." He'd keep calmly cleaning her and then gently urged her head to look at him in return. "... Unless you're already planning to retire? I won't think less of you if you would."

"Retire? After my first call?" she boops him teasingly, "My hips still work, and my voice is still... enchanting. Least I can do is give back to the people showing up for my concerts. Unless you think your instrument may have broken the stage, Mr Mare-killer." She bumps him with her hips, before looking at her hooves. She stares at them for a solid hooful of seconds, then clenches them, "It is a problem though. If I can't protect myself, I'm as much of a liability as a help."

He coughed and blushed lightly, resisting the urge to chuckle more when he figured something was on her mind. His face seemed apologetic even. "... WE were overwhelmed that time. I was there too after all, but I couldn't keep up with everything. Please, don't be so hard on yourself; Wanting to improve is perfectly fine, but let's not kid ourselves here, there was nothing easy about that mission... Now, I don't know how much it matters to you, but I've been a Mercenary for years. Trust me, you don't seem like a liability, but there's only so much we can avoid..." He then smiled a little and nuzzled her cheek. "... Besides, even after all that, you still wanna go at it, right? We can train together any time if you wanna work on some new moves..." He then whispered into her ear. "And it's so much fun being in a duet with you~"