Bab 321: Gifting

After a few moments more of caressing my new staff, I reluctantly placed it inside my inventory and began to make my way upstairs to rejoin everyone, slightly shocked to see that the sun had already fallen and that the sky was a beautiful violet color, the shadows beginning to creep around our land as that wonderful sphere of light slowly descended below the horizon.

Above ground, I found the family relaxing outside together, enjoying the beautiful dusk and spending some quality time together, flirting quietly amongst one another and watching as the three children enjoyed their time on the grass, their small limbs moving around quickly as they played around.

Ehretia was chasing her sister Aka as the kit raced around the grass, chasing after the wooden disc that her Dama had thrown and retrieving it with a grin, those crimson eyes sparkling as she returned to the lounging family and her tail swishing about behind her as she ran around, enjoying the exercise, all while her sister chased after her, not wanting to be left out of anything.

Ipoala - who was still slightly larger than the other two - enjoyed herself as well as she followed behind them, watching as Aka happily retrieved the disc and had her Dama toss it again, her usual laziness gone as she honed her 'hunting skills' according to the indignant words that came from Sari after Rhefia said something to her.

The two were sitting side by side watching as the three children played, the Deerkin leaning back and resting one of her arms behind Sari, while the Catkin swayed from side to side, her tail swishing lazily behind her as she observed our kit.

Heila was in between Aethisia and Camara, nodding as she quietly listened to the two Deerkin talk, though her dark cheeks and trembling tail made it clear that whatever was being said wasn't for the children to hear, especially not as Camara smirked at the Doe, caressing her thigh as she stared hungrily at the petite woman between her and her sister.

Prixisia was coiled up to the side and enjoying the fleeting warmth of the sun, though the real warmth came from Kalia sprawling out atop the Lamia's scales, while Yiksa leaned against her and chatted quietly with the Lamia, the two sharing smirks as they got slightly frisky, the tip of Prixisia's tail sliding into Yiksa's pants and wrapping around her stiffening cock, which was blocked from sight thanks to Prixisia moving herself around a bit.

The sight of everyone getting together and enjoying themselves was warming, though seeing them all turn and smile at me as I stepped out of the house was even better, and the best feeling was Aka sprinting towards me with a grin, her wooden disc tossed aside as she raced towards me, followed closely by Ehretia who leapt into my arms.

Hoisting them both up, I smiled at Ipoala too, though the Robinkin stopped beside Rhefia and waited for her Dama to lift her up, wanting to be spoiled a little as Rhefia scooped her up and held her on her own.

Sari made her way over first, my Catkin raising a brow as she asked "What had you so enamored, Astra? We peeked inside a few times but you were so focused on whatever that you didn't notice..."

I chuckled as her tone fluctuated a little and her lips pursed, the suggestiveness and slight disappointment making it clear that she had come to the workshop in hopes of embracing me.

Leaning over, I kissed her plump, soft lips and enjoyed the rush of vanilla I got when she deepened it, the Catkin giving me a passionate kiss before pulling away, completely aware of Aka in my arms, who was nuzzled against my chest and yawning already, her eyelids drooping.

Rhefia stood on my other side, not allowing me to speak as she gave me a kiss as well, making sure that she go everything that was owed to her before pulling away too, staring at me and waiting to hear what I had to say.

"Let's go inside first, hmm? I think they've had enough time outside..."

Looking down at the two children in my arms, I gave them both a kiss on their heads as well before turning away and going back into the house, where I placed them down on a couch and then sat down, gesturing for everyone else to do so as well.

"So I was hard at work making something for everyone."

Those words sparked everyone's interest, and I chuckled again as I looked around the living room, taking in their expressions for a moment so that I could savor the shift again as I added "Specifically, I made Focuses for everyone."

That made everyone except for Camara, Aethisia, and Kalia don blank expressions, their jaws slack as they stared at me for a few moments while the three grown children nodded, expecting that from me and likely not knowing how crazy that statement actually was.

"You... You what? You made us... Focuses? Focuses... like the Magical, Arcane Focuses that cost quite a bit of Gold to even make, let alone... purchase? You just... made them?"

Sari's surprise multiplied as I grinned at her, withdrawing the sword I made for her first and showing it to her.

"Yes~! In fact, they're all technically custom tailored for the person I made them for, so... here! This works as both a weapon and a focus thanks to it being made entirely from Magisteel and Mana Wood."

Sari got up and accepted the sword, her expression still blank as she stiffly made her way back to her seat, staring at the sword for a few moments and allowing me to pull everything else out.

"Rhefia, Aethisia, I made you both spears; I know you like heavier spears, love, so this is yours, and Aethisia, I recall you preferring something lighter..? Let me know though, so I can make something more personalized for you, alright?"

Rhefia was the same as Sari, but my daughter grinned at me as she stroked the new weapon lovingly, nodding and saying "Thanks Mother~! This is gorgeous..."

She leaned down and gave me a kiss, making me smile as I watched her go back and show it off to Camara, who nodded and approached me next, accepting the bow.

"I made you a bow, since you always preferred archery over close combat; it can be a staff too, so there's that. Yiksa, this short sword is yours."

The Dark Elf accepted the blade before shaking her head, muttering "I don't know why I am even surprised anymore, Astra... Seriously... custom Magisteel weaponry in a single day..."

Smirking at her, I beckoned at the others and handed out the remaining Focuses, giving Heila her Deer Amulet, Prixisia her Ouroboros, and Kalia her Wand, the three women accepting their gifts and holding them close as they inspected them, thanking me after a few moments; Heila and Prixisia because they couldn't believe what was currently in their hands, and Kalia because she was enamored with the wand, already giving it a try.

Coughing gently, I got everyone's attention again as I said "That's not all... I made myself something, and sorry... but I did~ spoil myself a bit, so..."

Summoning my staff, I grinned at them all as I added "Oh, and Goddess Reincantra christened it too; it's called the {Icon of the Sanguine Phoenix}."

That made even my daughters freeze, and the entire room stared at me silently as I proudly showed off my new staff, though I continued on nonetheless as I said "And another thing~! Heila, Prixisia, Yiksa, Sari! I have something else for you all~! Some other 'gifts' to give as well; gifts that you can't see, but will certainly feel~!"