NOVEL NEXT Chapter 62: The Winged-Humans (23)
"Oh, wow! Sister aren't you exposing an area assumed to be private for your species?" Moigit asked, shocked he felt something from it. Am I attracted to big sister? No, no, she's big brother's bride. "Beautiful!" He accidentally blurted out.
"Huh? Oh, this? Well, to some degree one could say that. But you see I'm not bothered by it in the slightest. In fact If I could get away with not wearing anything, I'd much rather prefer that. It just feels better on my skin to be bare and free." Night Silver smiled as she placed her hands down and leaned forward a bit. "However, breasts aren't bad to show off. In fact, the society I'm going to build will have women retain the right to be bare chested if they so choose. It's really nothing bad. And once people get used to them, everyone will be more comfortable." She added, giggling a little as she explained. How I'd love for such an expression of confidence and freedom.
"Sister, you're rather interesting, you were able to slay Uncle with ease. And now you're just laughing while half naked, talking about making babies with brother Brightness." Frayrsis added.
"Oh? Well, my class is that of a Druid. And at that I was the undisputed best druid where I came from. Perhaps it's my class or my own nature but, being natural is the pinnacle expression of a druid." Night Silver explained loosely. "Since that's the case we can't afford to wear too many types of clothes. It needs to be super spacious underneath, or skin tight and breathable. So breathable that it doesn't affect our interaction with nature." She added. "Now, it's not like I need to worry about such restrictions at my level, but I still like the feeling of being free." She finished.
"I… I see, so you really don't mind that you're showing us your half naked body?" Moigit asked in a bit of shock. "That's so odd for humanoids. But I can respect it." He added, losing balance, he flew when he nodded as he spoke. "Ahh!" He squealed as he recovered. "I guess I still need some practice with such types of non standard flight." He said after recovering.
"Pfft… You're the clumsy younger brother huh." Night Silver giggled. "So, how do you feel about Brighty?" She asked, rubbing the brilliantly shining scales with her tender fingers.
"Huh? I have no issue. Rather I'm thankful that men won't be forced to wear tops. It's already going to be an adjustment wearing pants. And as far as being this naked, I'm sure you've been more so with far more when taking baths. And it's not like it's any different a scenario really. Trusting and respecting each other in and out of the bath. That's all it is." Brightness answered. "It should also make it less stressful to feed one's baby in public. Stares of odd looks would become smiles. And that's the world you want to make." He added.
"Yes, you got it. You know me so well Brighty." Night Silver cheered with a large pleasant smile. "Now then, since we have to establish this ideal system yet, I'll put this back on." She added, putting on the rest of her outfit and then stretched. "We're almost there now. Make sure you land in an open area. And once you land, lay down and look like good little loafs." She giggled, though there was a slight seriousness behind her tone, a deathly one.
~ The Winged-Humans Village ~
A sudden sense came over everyone there. Not everyone knew what was causing it, mainly the young. However, the old knew exactly what that felt like. The terrible presence of a dragon, well, it wouldn't be fair to consider it to be terrible this time.
"Elders, I've personally felt what it's like to be around dragons at both extremes. I don't think this time is bad. But it is a little hard to tell." The Dwarven Leader mentioned, in an impromptu meeting… The topic of discussion, the overwhelming sense of a dragon's impending arrival.
"I agree with the dwarven leader. However, I will add something that he seems ill equipped to sense. Do forgive me for any offense but, you do not share any kinship with our goddess, our mother. It's only natural you'd have a harder time sensing her presence." The Elven Leader added. "I can feel Mother's presence amid the Dragon's presence. Though it's much fainter than usual. She must have had a tough time." He continued, with tears welling up.
"Ah, no offense. Though I must admit, I'm a bit jealous of you. I wonder what it feels like to have such a close visceral connection with the goddess. It must be a wonderful feeling." The Dwarven Leader said with an annoyed chuckle.
"Are you both certain of what you say?" The three elders asked, trembling as they held onto each other. These three remembered what it was like that day the dragon destroyed their home. It was their only experience with them ever, it's only natural that they'd be scared.
"Yes, let's go and make sure there is a clearing available for them to land. Dragons can be rather large after all." The Elven Leader said, without a single hint of worry in his voice. "Also, it would do you all some good to have more faith in Mother. She went and fought such a terrible battle just for you. Can you not at least respect her enough to properly welcome her back?" He finished as he left the tent.
"I…" One elder tried to speak. However the words didn't find their way out. Instead he looked to the dwarven leader for assistance.
"Ugh! Alright, fine. I agree with my Elven brother. You three should have more faith in Mother Goddess. She is the strongest of them all. And was the reason the Dragon Emperor was defeated. Unless it happened to be the Dragon's Great Mother, there shouldn't be much difficulty." The Dwarven Leader relented, explaining the situation and scratching head trying to come up with the best words to bring up.
"Then, what about the faintness of the goddess' presence?" Another elder gulped.
"Serious? Obviously Mother Goddess had to do something that required that power." The Dwarven Leader mentioned barely managing to keep himself from clicking his tongue. "How about this, you can ask Mother what happened when she returns, make no mistake she will return." He finished as he also left the tent.