334 Tying up Loose Ends conclusion (1/2)
Hyai noticed him nodding off from her seat in the kitchen. Neither her nor Fajii had left Shae's side since she returned. ”Thirty minutes Nix.”
Nix nodded in reply. ”I'll finish this up and grab a quick shower.”
Semmi had compiled a list of easy to attain items that were reasonably cheap. All Nix had to do was create two templates, and Inferno would foot the bill while he crafted the puppets.
[Water Creature]
[Queue One: Emperor Turtle Skin]
[Queue Two: Deep Sea Shark Tooth]
[Queue Three: Bulato Cuda Fins]
[Queue Four: Otter Bone]
[Queue Five: Essence Sapphire]
Nix carefully inspected the first template. The items were fairly easy to get, but he found it troubling. Would the Water Elementals be thankful? This would basically confine them to the seas of Everspire. ”Let's use some of the leather I made from Neptiphago's skin to strengthen the template, perhaps they will find it easier to advance.”
[Sea Hunter]
[Queue One: Water Dragon Leather x50]
[Queue Two: Deep Sea Shark Tooth x500]
[Queue Three: Bulato Cuda Fins x1000]
[Queue Four: Otter Bone x100]
[Queue Five: Essence Sapphire]
Nix nodded in satisfaction. ”Now the Air Elementals.”
[Air Raptor ]
[Dragon Scale x50]
[Air Wraith Teeth x500]
[Desert Bat Wings x1000]
[Queue Four: Spire Osprey Bones x100]
[Queue Five: Essence Sapphire]
Nix brought up a preview of what each puppet would look like. The Water creature closely resembled a Leopard Seal, with a bit of armor protection and larger teeth. It was a medium-sized predator about eight feet in length and weighed around three hundred pounds. The Air creature looked like a giant bird of prey. Instead of feathers, it possessed scales and leathery wings. It would stand about three feet in height and weigh close to fifty pounds.
He used his hud to send copies of the required materials to Semmi and Jun Li, then he closed the animation interface and stretched.
The three women stopped talking when he approached the island, making him instantly suspicious.
”We talking about something fun?” Nix didn't expect an answer since both Hyai and Shae shrugged.
”Just discussing Mina,” Fajii answered truthfully, utterly unaware that her two cohorts were staring at her.
”I see...” Nix pursed his lips as if considering the topic. ”Want my input?”
Shae nodded slowly. ”You've always had a close relationship with her. I am satisfied with your choice to give her a daughter.”
”I was drafted into it, but I won't lie and say that the illusion from the Black Gate hasn't affected me. I would have done it eventually.”
Fajii grabbed his hand and pulled him closer. ”You are a man of your word.”
”She wants to stay in the Sea-World after we finish in Everspire,” Shae said it like she thought it was the worst idea she'd ever heard.
”Yeah, I know that. You guys disagree?”
All three women nodded. Hyai freckled face was etched with concern. ”Ask her to stay in Haven.”
”Yep,” Shae agreed.
Fajii nodded without saying anything.
”I'll talk to her, no promises though.” Nix exited the kitchen and headed toward the bathroom.
Shae waited until she heard the water running before she spoke. ”Mind if I have him to myself tonight?”
Hyai's lips curved in a lazy smile. ”Let's negotiate properly.
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Nix woke up slowly, for once, there wasn't any ambient noise or strange people coming in to wake him up. An insanely warm Shae was wrapped around him, giving Nix the best night of sleep he ever had.
Shae was resting her cheek against his shoulder, but she'd been awake for a while. ”You were pretty tired. No need to get up yet.”
Nix smiled at the salamander. Her wild red hair was sticking up in multiple directions. ”I promised Hyai to help her with her Djinn. Then I want to spend some time with Morti at the training grounds in Nescari.”
Shae leaned closer and pressed her lips against his. ”You should get moving then; it's already 0900.”
Nix paused and put a hand to his stinging lips. ”Ghost peppers?”
The redhead nodded. ”Want one?”
Nix made a face at her. ”Pretty sure you just gave me one.”
When Nix walked into the kitchen a few minutes later, Leva was sitting at the kitchen island with Fey and Ducky. ”Morning... Have you guys seen Hyai?”
Ducky nodded. ”She went with Milat and Mina to Free Trader City to do some quests.”
”Crap...” Nix grabbed the boxed lunch Hyai made from the fridge and headed out the door.
/Inferno: Nix: Pon, Tess, Sharl, and Gypsy. Do you guys want to help me with something?
/Inferno: Tess: A mission with the Boss? Yes!
/Inferno: Sharl: Sure, Nix.
/Inferno: Pon: I smell loot. I'm in.
/Inferno: Gypsy: Yes.
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