You know, most of the lizard people that I’ve met so far have been male (I think). I’m sure I ran into one or two females in those silly little bases of theirs, but I didn’t really pay too close of attention to my food at the time, really. It’s like eating fish, in a way: Try telling the average person to look at a fish’s face and tell you ‘Oh, that one is a female!’, because I’m certain that they can’t. That said, they did all kind of dress the same so far, whereas this particur lizard dy is more, um, scantily cd and visibly boob-ed than the others were. I get it, it’s definitely hot here, too hot for the monk-like robes that all the lizards wore in the Forest territory. But damn…

  If it’s not just this one’s clothing preference and they all dress like this, then I’m gonna have a hard time eating any of the lizard women I meet here!

  …Maybe I could get my minions to do it for me instead?

  I can’t actually feel much through my hands actually, so maybe it’d be ok if I just closed my eyes?

  Oh, but I’d still be able to see through my roots, though…

  Well maybe it won’t be so hard for me if they’re not all as well endowed as this one is-

  “...Miss? Is something wrong with the food, perhaps…?”

  =Oh! No, sorry, I’m just a bit tired from traveling, so I’m not that hungry right now!=

  I still haven’t completely perfected the art of eating or drinking in this human form yet, even though I tried to practice a little at the bases I went to. Theoretically I know that I should be able to open up the inside of my head and just let everything fall down into my stomach, but for some reason whenever I try that it’s like the whole rest of my face just opens up along with it. Idunno, maybe it’s just some kind of natural condition that I have as a pnt to want to open up fully or something. Maybe what I'm trying to do is just too freaking unnatural of a movement for me. Still, no matter what the reason behind it is, I know for a fact that this nice lizard dy isn’t gonna be nearly as nice to me if she sees my face open up and realizes that I’m not from around here!

  And, you know, there’s also the fact that the food she gave me is cooked to all hell.

  I'm still not a very big fan of un-raw food.

  I literally haven’t even touched the bowl yet because I find it so unappealing, so I totally understand why she’s so concerned about it!

  “Are you sure? I’m positive you must be famished after making such a long trip, though… You’re not just trying to be polite, are you? I did my best, but I’ve never hosted anyone from the elven tribe before, so I have no idea what your kind prefer to eat…”

  Awww, look at this sweetie-pie trying to be all considerate for me! Gosh, she’s so pretty, kind, and easy on the eyes… Maybe I should bring this one back with me once I’m done putting this territory in its pce, don't you think? She’d make a nice companion for Skild back at the town; It’d be lonely being the only lizard person there otherwise.

  Oh no, wait! I made the cutie sulk by not answering fast enough! Quick! Say something back to her!

  =No no, it’s really just because I’m exhausted! There hasn’t been anywhere good to stop and rest for a long time, so I’ve been very uncomfortable.=

  See? That’s not totally untrue, is it? I’ve been very uncomfortable for a long time now since there’s been nowhere with good enough cover for me to stop and relieve (enbiggen) myself.

  It’s important to not lie too heavily on the unimportant stuff if I wanna take this cutie home with me ter~!

  “Yes, it’s certainly true; This is indeed in the middle of nowhere. I’m sorry that Sekina interrupted you when you finally settled down in the rock fields. You didn’t deserve such a rude encounter after the harsh journey you’ve gone through.”

  Awww, the more she talks the more I wanna pick her up and squeeze her! What a sweetie, really! Gaaaah~!

  “Hmmm… But what brings you through such a remote area in the first pce if I may ask, Miss? There should be absolutely nothing for you here.”

  Oh! It’s time to put my spped together backstory to the test! Okay, here I go-!

  =I was actually coming back from the Forest territory! I had to pass by a few of your kind’s bases there, and from the maps they gave me, this area looked safest!=

  That’s all actually 100% true you know; The reason I decided on going through the territory in this particur direction was because it was mostly empty on the maps I saw! I figured a route with no towns or important looking ndmarks would be the best to make it across the lizard nds and into (what I hope is) the fire elf area.

  “Oh my, a map! How rare; I’ve never gotten to see one myself… If that’s the case, then I can’t possibly doubt that you’re on the right track.”

  It’s amazing how she can look so convinced and yet subtly doubtful at the same time. Really, you’re so talented, pretty lizard dy!

  =Yup! But I’m not that terribly good at directions, so if you know how to get to the fire- How to get to the elven nds, then please let me know. I was born in the Forest territory, so I’m a bit doubtful of the directions that I was given.=

  Three for three! This pnt speaks no falsehoods!

  “How terrible to grow up so far away from your people… How truly… terrible…”

  Uh oh… She’s looking a little bit too ‘character in a fshback’-y right now! Did I maybe step on a ndmine for her or something? Is there some kind of hidden secret about why she’s out here in the wilderness by herself that I’m about to learn?

  Well come on then, tell me! I'm dying of anticipation, here!

  =Um-!=

  “Ah well, it’s good that you’re able to return to your people now. I’m so happy for you, Miss!”

  Oh no, I missed my chance! Her consideration was faster than my curiosity!!!

  “And to answer your question, I don’t know very well as I’ve never left the lizard nds, but I believe the elven nds are further east.”

  Thank you, but that’s not the question I wanna know now!!!

  That is indeed really helpful to know, though.

  =Thank you, but actually-!=

  “Hmm?”

  =…=

  “Yes?”

  =Um, I just wanted, to-=

  Come on, stupid pnt! Don’t chicken out now! Ask the stupid question already!

  =…I just… wanted to ask what your name was.=

  Nooo! I chickened oooout!

  “Oh my, I can’t believe it slipped my mind! My name is Ouna, formerly of the Lekki tribe.”

  Ooooh, backstory, backstory! Maybe I can find out the answer to that question of mine through this!

  =Oh wow! And is there a reason that-=

  “I’m very sorry, Miss, but I don’t wish to talk about it.”

  Booooo! Ouna, that’s no fairrrr~!

  “Instead, could you please do me the honor of giving me your name as well, Miss?”

  That’s so business-like of you, Ouna. I thought we’d grown closer than this~! Boo…

  =My name’s Mellily. Til gave that name to me…=

  “Oh my. Mellily and Til… Those are quite odd names for ones from the elven tribe.”

  =Oh, Til’s just a nickname I call him. His real name is Ek’Til.=

  “Ah yes, that does seem more like an elven name. So this Ek’Til must be your parent, yes?”

  …Uh, well, I guess I said he’d be my owner, so that’s kinda like a parent in a way, right?

  =…Yes?=

  “I see! And this Ek’Til, he’s not travelling with you?”

  =No… He went here ahead of me. I’m basically trying to chase after him and catch up right now.=

  “Oh, how terrible of him to leave you behind like that…”

  =I know, right?!=

  Exactly! Geez, Ouna really gets me!

  “Well I’m sorry for any dey that mine and Sekina’s actions might have caused you. I wish I could be of more help to you…”

  Oh but you caaaan, Ouna! You caaaan~!

  =Why don’t you come along with me on the trip then? I’m sure it’d be nice to come see the elven nds with me, right?=

  Having a pretty dy like Ouna with me on this trip would be perfect! I won’t have to feel lonely, and it’ll be much more convincing if I have her around to back me up if we meet anyone else! Besides, I just really freaking like her, and I wanna learn more about her secret past!

  She’d have to leave that pet of hers behind, though. It may be pretty, but I don’t want to travel with some dangerous looking thing that already tried to attack me once. I’m sure Ouna wouldn’t be very happy with me at all if I had to eat it in self defense, either.

  Oh, and I guess that’d mean I’d have to be stuck in this form for a while too, huh? Is there any chance that Ouna would catch me sneaking away at night to get big…?

  “…Oh my… I’m sorry, Miss Mellily. That sounds delightful, but I’m afraid I must stay here.”

  Booo! Boo again, I say!

  Ouna, why won’t you come with meeee???