Staring into the table, worry shows its fangs. Holding the Cup in front of you tight, the stress increases regardless.
Katya reaches her hand out,
"Dan, I am eternally grateful for what you and your Men did back when...you know..." Katya says, but taking a harsh turn.
"I know Miss Katya, there is no need for that. Each of us knew what they signed up for when we allied with Russia. Even if it may cost a lot, be it money or our nerves, we will always protect our Families." you say proudly.
"Mister Dan, do you want another coffee?" Lena asks.
"But of course." you say, standing up.
Your Foxes immediately pull you back down and lean towards you,
"Don't do that Master, we are their Guests. Plus, isn't she the Boss?" Kate whispers into your ear.
"Owner, please refrain from doing anything embarrassing." Katie whispers into your other ear.
Lena brings you another Mug of coffee, you thank her.
"Dan, if you don't mind. Could we continue our Vacation with you as a Guide today?" Katya suggests.
"As you wish, if I may ask, where did we stop with your Vacation?" you ask her, having forgotten her Daughter's wishes.
Katya gives you a smile.
"It's nice to see you loosened up around us. I am certain Lena has something to ask of you." Katya points towards her Daughter.
Looking over to Lena, you notice she is acting, rather shy.
"Miss Lena, may I ask what you want to see?" you ask her.
Lena jumps a bit, not expecting you to ask her directly.
"M-mister Dan, I always.... w-w-wanted to, use a Firearm!" Lena struggles to say her desire.
"Quite unexpected from such a fine and elegant young Lady, but so be it." you say.
Lena immediately pushes her hair behind her ear, looking away perhaps trying to hide her obvious blushing.
"Y-you're a nice person too." Lena says in response.
Her Family laugh at her reaction to your words.
Discussing the time to meet in order to not interfere with anyone schedule is quite difficult. While Katya and her Daughters suggest sometime in the evening, you immediately deny it.
"Miss Katya, I hope you are aware of the risks involved in doing a Firearms Exercise in the evening." you say, in a very serious tone.
Your Foxes pull your clothes gently, letting you know you've scared them. Maintaining a serious look towards Katya, you give your Foxes a bit of backstroking. It seems they like it, they're relaxing slowly.
"Mother, I trust Dan when he says that it's wrong." Tina says, first of out her Sisters.
Katya looks a bit worried, you ask her about suggesting another time.
Her answer is right after Lunch, which is only a few hours away.
"Very well Miss Katya, I will see you then." you say, taking your leave.
Together with the Foxes, you head to the Market to grab Lunch, be it a frozen Pizza or Ice Cream, for some reason there is Ice Cream already available.
"I got about... 8600 Roubles, so pick something out." you tell your Foxes.
Entering the Supermarket, before you even took a look around your Foxes already walked to their Favorite Lane.
"Hey Girls~ why are we in the Canned Goods section?" you ask nervously.
Together they turn around and give you a rather angry look.
"Oi Owner, can you not see the prices of the other types of food?" Katie asks first, annoyed.
"Master, do we have to teach you Mathematics? Take a look at the pricetags." Kate says, also annoyed.
You take a quick look at the tags, a quad-pack of canned meat is 12000 Roubles, you gulp realizing you might not have enough for a few cans.
"Oi Owner, come look at this." Katie says.
You walk over to them and see what they found, a Hexa-pack of canned Beans and Meat is 7000 Roubles. Then you notice the beer is on sale.
"Opa! Don't mind if I do." you say, walking over to grab a pack.
"Master, no beer~!" Kate says.
"You said you don't drink often, that's an 8-pack of beer." Katie adds.
"Oh come on Girls, it's on sale~. Pretty please?" you ask them.
They give you a long and hard stare before they agree.
"One condition... you are allowed one every 3 days." they say together
You agree to the terms and let the Daemon know what they decided, he will keep track of the time if you forget.
With the money exhausted you check-out and head home.
Unlocking the door, you realize that you have more money in your pockets.
"Uh, Girls.. look at this. *nervous grin*" you tell them, waving 20000 Roubles around.
They pout at you for a bit.
"Owner, you're a meany sometimes." Katie says, entering the House.
"Master next time we hold the Money and you just be a good boy and carry the Groceries." Kate says.
Having changed clothes into something more, relaxing and agile.
You three sit at the table and eat what you bought.
"These don't look too bad." you say, opening the can of Beans and Meat.
"Owner~ put it on a plate. No more eating from a Can unless we are not at home." Katie says, handing you a plate.
"Understood Ma'am." you answer her.
Not long after, you receive a message on your device. It's from Katya, her husband will get the optics back in a few days from now.
Besides being glad that his tech is back in safe hands, he rewards you with a new Rank and a generous 5 000 000 Roubles.
"Girls...i-i-i can't believe it." you tell the Girls.
Their ears peak at your words, showing high interest. Showing them the message you got from Katya, they start wagging their Tails and hug you affectionately as always.
They each take a seat on your legs, resting their heads on your chest.
"Well done Master, we can stop worrying about money for now." Kate says, wrapping her Tail around your leg.
"Owner, you deserve that for the all you've done for us." Katie adds, also wrapping her Tail around your Leg.
Giving them head pats and backrubs for a few minutes, cuddling in silence. This Moment is filled with affection and love.
"You two deserve way more than just some reward...you two deserve the best this Life-style can offer. I will make it happen if fate wants to or not." you gently tell them.
"You don't have to, you just have to keep us at your Side. That would make us the happiest." they say.
After you've snuggled for a bit, you all get dressed and get the Gear needed ready to meet your Men and Katya's Family at the Shooting Range.
While making the final decisions you decide to take the new SVD's you prepared for the Girls. So they already can get some training with it, and see if they even like the Guns.
You originally intended to sell these two for a good price, but then you met the Foxes. Therefore, you've changed your mind and decided to keep them, but only if they like these Rifles.