All the visitors in the city wandered their way to the bathhouse with the others. Some feared there wouldn't be enough space when seeing it from a distance, but they quickly realized how wrong they were. As they poured into the building they took a minute to admire the spectacle around them. They wanted to know how building such a place is possible.
The main bathhouse is ninety meters in length and diameter. Along the outer rim stands twenty seating areas. Each of them capable of housing twenty normal-sized residents, and varying in temperature. Down the center of the seating areas was a large pool of water that gradually grew deeper towards the center. It was meant for the water dwellers who wished to have more freedom to enjoy the bath.
Zack originally made this change to allow Lydia to maneuver between the seating areas with ease without disturbing the others. Yu would also enjoy swimming playfully, and this way it wouldn't disturb the other residents.
Zack's group was in the far back corner for discretion. He expected them to follow the rules but took precautions just in case. The full moon was nearing after all, and for some of them, it would be difficult to control their primordial urges.
"Did you like the new clothes?" Destiny asked.
"Yes, they are very comfortable. We even tested the durability, and they hold up perfectly. I knew your silk would be powerful, but it was stronger than expected. Are you sure we don't owe you anything?" Savannah replied.
"That would be thanks to Sera's group. When I'm done spinning it they enchant it. Then once I finish the clothing they help weave spellcraft into the stitching inside. You owe me nothing. Zack was the one who got me started with all this and refuses to let me share the profits. Helping others is the least I can do to repay his generosity."Destiny smiled leaning against his arm.
"I saw the harpies' clothes too. You are getting a lot faster with your designs, and they seem more intricate. That suit you made me is amazing, and I would love to wear it more. I'm just worried about messing it up." Zack stated.
"You don't have to be. I can always fix it, and I've been making you more." Destiny replied.
"Have you seen it yet?" Kaya asked the others.
"I haven't seen it yet, but I want to," Lilith smirked.
"He looks very handsome. It made me wanna rip him out of it." Ren said with a lecherous grin.
While they were talking Sun approached with two others in tow. With her was Sun's sister Su, and Andrea. Andrea saw the other tribes taking action, and knew it was a great chance for the introduction of Amy.
Andrea turned around prepared to push her forward but noticed her companion was missing. Amy was glancing around at the bath filled with interest and got distracted a few minutes before they approached. Amy was swimming playfully in the center, and when Yu saw this she joined with a childish smirk.
Not many others would do this, and Yu was happy to have a playmate. Andrea saw this sighing in frustration, but seeing Yu join her she decided to let it be. Mero saw this as a good opportunity to start friendships with Zacks's companions and test her other form in the water.
Mero would talk to them during meals, but they would never spend time together. It was difficult for them to build a relationship when she couldn't wander far from the river.
"I'll be back." Mero smiled kissing Zack on the cheek before walking away.
"Mind if we join you?" Sun asked.
"You can," Zack replied trying to avoid staring.
Sun, and Su both had alluring figures it was hard to resist. Being human he couldn't help sneak a few glances. He understood where Yu got her immense beauty from and recalled their incident on the mountain.
'What would've happened if Yu didn't stop them? Would she have joined them...'
Zack shook the lecherous image from his mind. It was Yu's mother so he was trying to suppress such thoughts. Seeing his expression Andrea took a seat next to him causing him to be cautious. She glanced at Savannah in his lap hindering her access.
"Sorry for being so direct this morning. You don't seem to mind intimacy so what's the problem?" Andrea asked with curiosity.
"It's probably the appearance. Give him time to get used to it." Lilith suggested.
"You think you're my first?" Andrea teased pressing against him.
"There are appropriate times for such things. Lilith also has a valid point. I've never spent time around harpies with your frames so It's hard to adjust to your appearance. I mean no offense by it." Zack reassured.
"I know it's not personal. Our bodies adapted this way due to the valley we lived in. The trees are massive, and the canopy is filled with thick branches. In order for us to swoop down to hunt, we need to be nimble in maneuvering through it. I'll give you some time to adjust." Andrea smirked moving away.
"You were supposed to be working today," Kaya glared at Zack.
"He tried to. Zack made it clear several times actually." Cynthia said sitting next to Kaya.
"She speaks the truth. She's a possessive little neko." Andrea smirked sinking into the bath.
"If that's the case would you like to switch places? You seem reasonable, unlike someone." Savannah offered while shooting a glare at Kaya.
Cynthia nodded with an embarrassed expression slowly getting up to switch spots. As her supple hips descended into his lap, and her tails brushed against his chest Zack's member twitched. It caused her to jump as she leaned back with a smile. Zack wrapped his arms around her stomach as Cynthia leaned back snuggling under his chin. A warm smile went across Zack's face as he held her tighter.
"Glad to see you opening up. I was thinking it's a one-time thing." Lilith smiled.
"I've never had a boyfriend so I'm new to this," Cynthia said while looking up.
"If you have any questions on how we do things just ask. We need to discuss some things in private anyway." Lilith told Cynthia.
"So you're the matriarch then. You had the aura about you when we met, but I was unsure seeing so many others around him." Savannah told Lilith while paying her respects.
"No, she's not. She just happened to come up with the idea that's all. In the end, it will be obvious that I'm the first choice." Ren declared.
"If you want we can make another stop after this," Lilith said giving a cold stare.
"Why wait," Ren smirked standing up from the water.
Sun got excited watching the two auras flare and got the tingle for battle herself. Living in Eden was nice, but she hasn't experienced the thrill of battle in some time now. Seeing no voice of reason around tensions began to flare as Kaya resumed her hostilities towards Savannah. Those in the bath could feel an odd sensation causing the hair on their skin to raise.
"Do you feel that?"
"Maybe it's an effect of the water."
"No, I definitely feel some powers flaring somewhere."
"It's probably the lively bunch from the other night."
Vicente was laughing knowing this would blow up in his face eventually. Zack's eyes flared gold as golden chains shot up from the seats wrapping under their breasts, and hips yanking them into their seats. All of them glanced over noticing the serious look on his face. Zack sent a slight pulse through the chains cause their legs to quiver and taking their strength to fight away.
If it wasn't for the binding on their mouths their moans would've been heard by the others, or even echoed through the bath. Those in their booth had no idea what Zack did to make their faces look like that. They assumed the chains simply hurt causing them to wince.
"If you wanna break the rules in here I can too. Now sit down." Zack warned with a smirk.
They nodded as Zack released them. Kaya was panting confused about what just happened. Her hands trailed down slowly but halted realizing the others around would notice. Ren now realized why Lilith looked so pitiful. That was only a slight trickle, and Lilith was hit with a full dose. Savannah looked at Zack with immense lust regretting the forfeit of her spot.
"What was that?" Sun squeezed in next to Andrea grabbing his arm.
"Your punishment if you break the rules here," Zack replied.
"You really should learn what punishment is. All you did was make me wet." Sun whispered nibbling his ear.
Cynthia heard this using her tails to casually swat her away. Sun just smirked giving Zack seductive looks.
"What did you do?" Cynthia asked.
"I can show you sometime," Zack replied.
"She still prefers me around for bedtime, but we will find the time," Cynthia told Zack while kissing his cheek.
"You know we need a new bath. One for courting, and such. I want a place to have some fun too." Sun suggested.
"I can do that. Want it in the mountain or connected from here?" Zack replied.
Sun had a large smile of gratitude, and Andrea's eye became filled with excitement. As they discussed locations peace returned to their section. Once everyone was finished soaking the civilians returned home with their families. Emilia planned to stay till Wade returned, and instructed otherwise. Zack said goodnight to his comrades then led Mero to his room.