At this point, it's become their term of endearment for Maxi instead of a derogatory name calling.
"Sludge, come join us for a game of dice if you're done over there."
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
Awwww... super swoon!
"Since all of your fortune… is with me, I-I want you to have all of mine."
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
It's payday!
"The thing is… I received my compensation today from the Mage Tower for my efforts during the war."
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
The pot meets the kettle at last!
She hesitated, a blush coloring her cheeks. Riftan frowned. Though her shyness was utterly adorable, he disliked that she was keeping something from him.
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
She's gonna have a cocktail. So, if you could please hold the tail... 😉
Riftan wrenched her hands away. "What do you think you're doing?"
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
Yeah, wrong move, bro. Shouldn't have brought it up. Now she gonna come with the receipt 😂
Though she had only said it as a diversion, a surge of anger overtook her. Dredging up the old memory, she admonished him with a glare.
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
Yo, daddy chill
However, her joy at seeing him so disheveled was short-lived. Riftan slowly pulled out of her, and Maxi shuddered as lukewarm fluid trickled between her legs. Feeling embarrassed, she was about to lower the skirt bunched around her waist when he abruptly grabbed her, flipping her face down on the bed.
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
After quietly watching her through narrowed eyes, Riftan lowered his head. "You will know it soon enough whether you want to or not," he muttered hoarsely.
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
Oh darling, if you're testing his waters, you better know how to swim
A rush of fear washed over her. After all her efforts to break down his defenses, now that he was on the brink of losing his self-control, she felt unsure. Could she handle the consequences of Riftan unleashing his pent-up emotions at once?
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
Insolence is his middle name, so good luck with that!
"His Holiness has agreed to see you immediately," he said, his dark eyes gazing down at Ruth. A crooked smile twisted his lips. "I must warn you, though, that he appeared greatly angered by your words. Don't expect him to tolerate your insolence as I do. You might find yourself facing the gallows for blasphemy."
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Fantasy · Suji Kim