Chapter 42 - Birthday Promise

"So I have decided! I know we have been busy, so I spent your birthdays with everyone together. I feel bad, so I wanted to ask what each of you wanted for your birthday! It can be anything... aside from morally wrong or nasty things."

Everyone had returned to the Synclair estate, gathered in Aveline's bedroom. The four girls watching with curious eyes all chimed in at once.

"I want to go on a date with you!"

The only difference between the four were their faces. Lyla was excited and bouncy, Kyra seemed to be extremely pleased with herself, Nora had turned shy and looked away, while Naname just smiled.

"Ah... umm... sure. We can do that. I'll need to change my appearance-"

Kyra placed a hand on Aveline's.

"Leen, you. Not Niall. I want to spend my time with the person I care about, not a fake boy that doesn't interest me."

["Oh no. Aveline, she has no idea!"]

Feeling a soft tinge in her heart, Aveline flipped her hand over and held Kyra's tightly. As she held her hand, Aveline smiled as her hair began to turn a brilliant fiery red. Her eyes mimicked the color, blazing brightly as Aveline got to her feet.

"I still need to disguise myself, so you get Fire Aveline."

Kyra couldn't help herself as she ogled the flaming Aveline. Her mouth fell agape as she attempted to speak.

"H-h-how can someone make herself so beautiful even with a completely different hair color?"

Aveline smiled as she felt accomplished.

"We have hair dye, so I need to change my eyes as well. Can't have any issues with someone thinking I am back with a new hair color."

Aveline turned to the bouncy fox and touched her arm to stop her. Her eyes turned into a deep and dark black as her hair turned a vk rant reddish orange.

"I can't walk around with my cute little pet with the same Fire Aveline look."

Lyla had stopped bouncing, her eyes locked on Aveline's face. She didn't even attempt to speak as she stared. With a soft smile, Aveline turned to Nora. As she spun, her eyes and hair became an earthly gold.

"Earth Aveline at your service, Miss Nora."

Nora, who had been turned shy, quickly turned away as Aveline drew nearer.

"St-stop! I-I can't handle all of this right now!"

Even though she was flustered, Nora didn't run. She still stayed beside Aveline. When a soft hand touched her shoulder, Nora clamped her hands over her mouth as she looked back.

"I wasn't expecting you to be this cute, Nora. I'm glad I get to see this side of you."

['You definitely know she acts shy and embarrassed! Don't bully her!']

'Yea, yea. I just want to use some of the lines from the game on them. I've always wanted to, so I'm giving myself that chance!'

Aveline smiled as Nora seemed to gave begun panting.

['Aveline?']

'I think I made a mistake. It was never explicitly stated, but every girl has a kind of kink. Nora was thought to have a combination of a praise and affection kink.'

The screen seemed to glow a little pinker.

'Are you blushing?'

The silence was a resounding yes as Aveline went towards Naname.

"I don't really have a birthday, Master. I have also been with you for only a short while. I cant expect the same treatment."

Naname seemed sad as she spoke, but Kyra was already beside her.

"No no no, that is not how we treat our partners. Aveline cares for all of us dearly, so we get equal treatment! Though, I wouldn't mind her picking a favorite every now and again!"

Aveline looked up at Naname with deep black eyes and hair the color of night.

"Might I order you to give me some of your time?"

Aveline could have sworn she saw blood spill from Naname's mouth, like a waterfall, until she wiped her lips and smiled widely.

"I would be honoured, my Master!"

Aveline grimaced a little.

'She has a servantile kink, doesn't she?'

["Possible. Have fun with her."]

Aveline heard a knock at the door, quickly moving to open it. Her father, Thorin, stood before her. His pleasant smile left her curious as she slipped out and closed the door.

"She promised us all dates!"

Lyla had begun to bounce again, her ears practically vibrating atop her head. The other three held pleased smiles as they began to imagine their dates.

"I should be first then, as my birthday is in a week. Nora's is in two months, while I know nothing of Naname and Lyla."

Lyla swished her tails.

"It's a few days after Nora's. I kept it quiet since I didn't have plans."

Naname was silent.

"And you?"

Kyra's words made the Corrupt shift her feet a little.

"A birthday was never celebrated in my time. We never attempted to track it as well. We offered our body and soul to our God, hoping to speak to them directly some day. Their blessing was present enough for us all."

The girls continued to chat among themselves, laughing and carrying on. They even discussed what they were wanting for their dates. This came to an abrupt stop as Aveline was heard from the hallway.

"You're having another baby!? When?! I need to be here for it!"

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Thank you,

Anna Haig!