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Mau’s Oasis
“Thank you. I’ll take it from here.”
“Thank you guards. Ryan-Va and I will see you tomorrow! Say hello to your families for us.”
The four armored body guards bowed deeply to the couple standing before them. Their golden armor catching the sharp rays of the setting sun. They turned around and without a word they marched away down the hallway. The tall masked man still holding onto Mau’s as they watched their guards disappear from view. Giving a squeeze of her hand, Mau looked up into the masked man that was her husband, “I need a massage.”
“As you wish.” The deep voice echoed from her clothes and the figure. With practiced ease, and without missing a beat herself, Mau allowed herself to be scooped up and carried down the hall. His footfalls barely made a noise as they passed the windows overlooking the city below. Looking out, Mau could see the tips of the skyscrapers like torches as the sun dipped below the horizon. Her tower would be the last candle to go out. Though their home was large enough to house a full-fledged spaceport, it was merely a speck compared to the expanse of what the family business owned. It took a few millennia, but she ruled a business that spanned across countless galaxies.
“Almost there.” The voice reverberating into her chest she noted the shift in tone.
“You seem in a rush Ryan-Va.”
The figure slowed. “Yes.”
“Those trade negotiations have been going non-stop for a couple weeks, haven’t they?”
It looked down at her, the smooth golden portions reflecting her emerald yellow eyes, “Yes.”
“Well make haste then.”
“Hold on then.”
She buried her face in his robe and held tightly. Black and gold tendrils sprouted from his back as his legs withdrew into his torso. The new limbs moved in insane speeds stabilizing, pushing and pulling the pair down the hall at breakneck speeds. There was a turn and they bumped into the wall, his body absorbing the impact and not missing a beat as he changed course.
Her voice broke through the empty halls with giggling and laughter as she was expertly blitzed down a maze of hallways. The path to her room was indeed a carefully protected labyrinth and her current mode of transportation knew every atom of it. Bouncing off walls, her tail twitched and shifted as she felt the sudden changes in travel. It was her own personal roller coaster like the ones that her great-grandson Joey would talk about. The ride only lasted a minute, and her heart was pounding from the rush. It was an exciting dash of adrenaline and it helped lift her spirit. Ryan-Va slowed his pace as he approached the winged doors to their bedroom.
The gilded barrier automatically split upon his approach, receding into the floor, ceiling, and walls. The inside was warm and lit by a pair of fireplaces on opposing sides of the antechamber. Past the table and squishy sofas and chairs, a lounge at the end of their large 4 poster golden marble bed called to them. Mau’s body was gently lowered onto the cushy surface, the soft material eliciting a sighing purr from the woman. Her tail slowing as she relaxed into it, “Thank you.”
Ryan-Va nodded and began to melt like the wax of a hot candle. His black and gold form coating and merging with her own outfit. Though it didn’t look like her dress and adornments had gained mass, Mau could feel the extra weight. It was a surprise to them both when Ryan-Va learned this new ability. His main form was her outfit, but this ability to have second form on the side was nice to have on hand in social situations. Looking down at herself, Mau smiled and crossed her ankles.
Taking his cue, inky golden black metal bands formed from her outfit and connected her ankles together. A tether shot up and stuck to the ceiling, it hoisted her legs till her feet were slightly higher than her head. Shifting slightly on the lounge, Mau quickly pulled a pillow under her head for support. Closing her eyes she sighed in relief as the inside of her shoes began to massage her tired feet.
“Mmmmmm. My calves feel tight.”
“Yes, the tension has moved there.”
Her stockings compressed and Mau winced as the muscles of her calves were kneaded by an unseen force. Being ageless and free from disease didn’t stop her body from storing the stresses of work in her petite frame, she needed daily care like any other being. The invisible fingers and nubs rolled back and forth, slowly ironing out the kinks.
“How is that now Mau?”
“Keep going Ry.”
The attention to her feet and legs continued in the softness of the room filled with the two fireplaces having a conversation. Their pops and merry crackles being the only other sound besides Mau’s audible purring. Mau enjoyed the quiet, probably something that she liked also about Ryan-Va. He valued it as much as her, probably even more so. Mau's lips slowly parted and the veil covering her lower face contracted and morphed into a marbled blue sphere that held her jaw open as gooey straps held it in place. She gave it a soft squeeze with her teeth and drank a refreshing mix of cool water and mint that poured forth within her mouth. She felt the subtle circular rubs on her cheek muscles.
“mmmmmmm.”
“Indeed.”
Small portions of her headdress seeped below her hair, coating her scalp and beginning to gently rub it. The golden black material coating her velvety ears, filling and stroking them in a way that tickled slightly but also gave spine tingling goosebumps. Though full, Mau’s sensitive ears could still hear the flames cackle in the background. The noise dampened to a much more comfortable level.
Ry's deep voice filled her head in a soft but foundational tone, “Hands.”
Mau lifted her hands up and watched the bracelets of her dress create a new form. Warm yellow metallic gel spread over her fingers, closing her fists to a natural comfortable position. The bracelet portion turning black and solidifying their new role as cuffs to her new mittens. Inside her pseudo-paws, a swirling of gel stroked her palms and pads of her fingers.
“mmmmmm,” Her approval mixed with the purr that rumbled from her throat. Her hands lowered, right arm lying across her belly and left arm beside her. As she closed her eyes, Mau’s mind wandered to how wonderful her life was. A personal massage by her husband, a message from her grandson and granddaughter-in-law describing how Joey has found a girl, and a happy birthday from her cheeky son.
Ryan-Va proved that he could give the best ear rubs ever. It quickly became her favorite kind of massage, all the muscles at the base of her ears getting the attention they needed. The message from Miiu and Tommy was normal for excited parents. It was centuries since the last family member had found a partner. And little Corwin seemed like he wouldn’t find anyone his size. And of course Ty-Vek would make an effort to actually count all the days it would be to be her age; then ordering a cake that might as well have set a forest on fire… Mau rolled her eyes and noticed the room was darker. Fluttering her eyelids she confirmed her chosen one had applied the blindfold, its silky softness hugging her eyes perfectly. The black material blended with her black hair, the outer edges tinted gold like her own. Not that she cared that it matched her outfit and contrasted her deep tan. She was relaxing.
Long weeks, lots of walking, ceaseless talking, endless stories to listen to, countless decisions to be made, and not a break till now. Responsibilities and duties can be a hot desert at times, and this moment was her oasis.