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Leone PoV
Kat and I stood beside one another in a high class clothing store, browsing the various dresses and suits that they offered.
Anput and Jahi stood behind us, both looking equally bored and tense, not wanting to be here.
Glancing at Kat from the corner of my eye, I watched as our Dogkin maid hummed quietly to herself, lifting up a dark scarlet evening gown.
Looking over her shoulder, she alternated her amber gaze between Anput and the dress, a small frown on her plump lips.
"Come here Anput."
The Jackalkin shivered before nodding, tentatively stepping towards the Dogkin.
Gently draping the gown onto Anput's shoulders, she continued to frown before asking "Leone, does this look fine? I thought this scarlet would look good with her olive skin…"
Approaching the two Beastkin, I stared intently at Anput, taking in her and the gown.
Kat was right; the scarlet paired quite well with Anput's darker skin tone, while her neutral hair and eyes were perfect for any dress.
However, my eyes flitted towards the two small amethysts that dangled from her left ear, making me purse my lips.
"What do you think about purple or violet?"
Hearing my question, Kat glanced over her shoulder before returning her gaze to Anput, her frown deepening.
"You want to match with Jahi?"
I blushed as Kat said that aloud, making me timidly glance at the tall Demoness, who was smirking at me.
"Y-Yes… b-both because it s-suits us all, b-but also… a-as a slight to Jillian…"
That made Jahi's smirk turn to a grin, a dark gleam in her wonderfully bright amethyst eyes.
"Ooh~ I like that, Leone~! Come here~!"
Shivering, I walked into her embrace, blushing harder as she dropped her hand below my waist.
Leaning into her muscular body, I nuzzled into her arms, enjoying how safe she made me feel…
Kat stared at us with a raised brow, while Anput pouted.
Letting out a low sigh, Kat laid the scarlet gown back onto the table, her amber eyes flitting about as she searched for something purple.
Anput retreated back towards Jahi, who placed her other arm around Anput's waist, holding us both tight.
I could already imagine how much of a pompous heiress Jahi looked like right now; standing in a lavish store with two beauties in her arms, a wide smirk on her lips as she fondled them.
As for Kat…
I could tell that, even as Jahi enjoyed having us in her arms, she was constantly staring off towards Kat, the Dogkin either ignoring the Demoness stare or blissfully unaware of the palpable heat our wife had towards her maid.
If I hadn't been as smitten with Kat like Jahi and Anput were, I could easily see Jahi's wives getting jealous of how much the Demoness craved the buxom Dogkin…
Recalling my own night with her, I could very much understand physically desiring Kat; her body was incredibly soft, the way she moved and felt on your skin, how she sounded as we made love…
It was incredible…
So, I'm quite sure all three of us lusted after her.
As for emotional love…
I enjoyed being around her; how smart she was, how reliable she was, how fun she made our home…
I could, honestly, see myself having a future with just her; I felt warm when she was beside me, and she gave me a confidence that I used to lack.
Kat just made me feel whole and complete…
Continuing to watch as she nimbly walked between various tables and mannequins, we all smiled at one another before approaching her.
Laying out another few gowns and dresses, Kat gestured for Anput to approach again, much to the Jackalkin's reluctance.
Kat held up two separate dresses; one was a long, flowing lavender dress, the back open and embroidered with floral patterns, while the other was a dark violet with black accents, the bust covered in a black lace as well as a black lace 'slit' for the left leg, revealing some more skin.
"Jahi?"
Turning Anput towards the Demoness, Kat draped one dress onto her before replacing it with the other, staring at Jahi as she waited for her decision.
Anput also seemed rather expectant, her obsidian eyes flickering between the dresses and Jahi.
"Hmm…"
Rubbing her chin, Jahi looked between the two before pointing at the dark violet, a smile on her lips as she said "I think that would look wonderful on you, dear~"
Shuddering slightly, Anput nodded before turning to look at Kat, whispering something to her.
Giving Anput a small smirk, Kat said "Wait here~!" before dragging Anput away, towards the changing rooms.
For a moment we stood there in silence, only for me to let out an embarrassing yelp as Jahi pulled me closer into her arms.
"So, has my beautiful princess found something to her liking?"
Gently placing her hand under my chin, she tilted my head up slightly as smiled down at me, making my hearth thump.
Blushing furiously, I gulped before shaking my head, not trusting my voice in this situation.
Pursing her lips, Jahi stood back up and looked around, much to my very confused heart.
I wanted her to keep staring at me with those warm eyes, but I was also very embarrassed to do that in public…
However, seeing her looking around at the dresses, my blush deepened as she led me towards a mannequin, gesturing at it.
The dress it displayed was lavish; it was a dark, ash gray, the elaborate cloth embroidered with runic patterns. Embedded into the cloth were glittering Labradorite, the grayish blue stones shining in the stores lights.
It had a low cut bust, closed back, long, flowing sleeves, and the skirt of the dress reached the floor, the cloth wavy.
"What do you think?"
Standing behind me, Jahi placed her hands on my shoulders and leaned down, her cheek resting on one of her hands as she stared at me.
Admiring the dress, I pursed my lips as my eyes continued to find their way to the bust, wondering if that was why she chose it…
Seeing that, Jahi chuckled as she whispered "That is an added bonus, Princess, but I think you'd look ravishing in that; it matches your hair quite well, and with either rubies to compliment your eyes, or amethysts to denote your mine, I think you'd be the most beautiful woman there…"
My blush returned with a vengeance as she tenderly kissed my cheek, making me nod hesitantly.
However, my eyes finally landed on the price tag…
"9-90 Gold?!"
Jahi also frowned slightly, only to shrug as she said "It would be worth it."
Glancing back at her, I shook my head as I said "W-We can't spend that kind of money on j-just a dress!"
Her frown deepened before she grinned, making me shiver.
"Again, I can think of MANY ways to make that 90 Gold worth it…"
Her eyes raked over my body, and I realized what she meant…
I have to admit, the idea of doing it while I was dressed up so extravagantly…
Well, let's just say it…
Lit a fire.
Gulping, I pursed my lips as I said "W-Well… m-maybe i-it'd be worth it… A-And we c-could make the money back!"
Creating excuses, I blushed further as she grinned at me, nodding.
"Yes, you're right my love~ Besides, once you become an Alchemist, we could buy dozens of dresses like this, right~?"
Hesitantly nodding, I suddenly found myself with a goal…
Removing herself from me, Jahi led me back towards the changing room, where we resumed waiting for Anput and Kat.
It didn't take long for them to walk out, and even I had to admit that Anput…
Was incredibly beautiful in that dress.
Kat had braided Anput's long raven black hair, which dangled over her right shoulder.
The dress tightly hugged her lithe figure, the lace revealing just enough to be considered racy, but not improper.
The deep violet paired quite well with her olive skin, and when you took in the two amethysts hanging from her ear…
Well, it made quite the sight, especially for Jahi, who's grin was splitting her face.
Anput shivered under Jahi's heated gaze, only to whimper slightly as Kat pushed her forwards with a smirk.
Stumbling into Jahi's arms, the Jackalkin's cheeks darkened considerably as Jahi leaned down, holding the girl by the back of her head.
Kissing her, Jahi almost lost herself as her hands tried to go where they pleased, only to frown as Kat stepped forwards, sending a sharp slap to her forearm.
Blinking a few times, Jahi gulped before releasing Anput, nodding as she rasped "That's the one."
Kat grinned, looking proud of herself as she stared at Anput, before looking over at us.
"One down, two to go~!"
However, Jahi shook her head, saying "Just me. Leone and I found a dress for her."
Giving Jahi a narrowed stare, she turned to me, only to sigh as I hesitantly nodded.
"Fine, fine… show me this dress… after I get Anput back out of this…"
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So I just… added cosplay to Leone's kinks…
Yup, sounds good!
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Jahi PoV
After seeing Anput in that wonderful deep violet dress, I had wanted nothing more than to pull her somewhere secluded and take her, but thankfully Kat was able to control my urges, snapping me from those thoughts.
She truly had been ravishing in that dress; it complimented her dark skin quite well, and the black lace made me remember that little 'outfit' Kat had worn for me when we first came here…
Besides that, I also had quite the idea as a gift for my lithe Jackalkin; something to match those amethyst dangles, her obsidian and amethyst ring, and, of course, her black collar.
After all, these three were MY women; I was willing to utilize mom's bank account for just this occasion…
Both because I wanted to fulfill my own twisted desires of showering them in such lavish clothing and jewelry so that they would willingly stay with me, even for just that, and so I could stick it to that snobby Duchess Jillian, displaying how much better they were in my care than hers.
So, I would need to go out one of these days, alone, and get each a little something…
Extra.
Leaving my arm wrapped around Leone's waist, I waited for my two puppies to emerge from the changing room, my mind drifting to the thought of their bare skin inside…
Enjoying the softness that pressed against my side, I watched as Anput stepped back out dressed in her normal attire, while Kat followed behind her silently, holding the folded dress in her hands.
Approaching Leone and I, my maid stared up at me with unbelieving eyes as she said "Show me this dress you found Leone…"
Chuckling at that, I ruffled her ears before walking towards the mannequin, my mind already imaging Leone in such a lavish dress.
Gesturing towards it, I saw Kat nodding as she circled it slowly, her amber eyes flitting between Leone and the dress.
However, just like Leone her eyes went wide as she found the price tag…
"90 gold?!"
Letting out a huff, she glared over at us and asked "Are you insane?! 90 gold for a DRESS?!"
Shrugging, I said "We can make that money back easily enough. Besides, don't you think she'd look ravishing in this?"
Chuckling at how her face deadpanned, Kat sighed before pinching the bridge of her nose, muttering "How did she become such an idiot…"
"I heard that y'know."
Ignoring me, she turned back towards the dress and stared at it, pursing her lips.
Smirking as I saw her familiar thinking face, I waited to hear her agreement-
"No."
Huh…
Surprising…
Turning back, she shook her head as she stared at us, repeating herself.
"No. That's way to much for just ONE event. We don't have that kind of-"
Leone stepped forwards, her cheeks flushed as she said "I-I can cover the I-initial costs… t-then I'll r-repay you when I s-start my alchemy!"
As Kat opened her mouth to reply, I stepped forwards and stared down at my Dogkin wife, a 'smile' on my lips.
"We're getting the dress, Kat. I have the money; be it from the Platinums that the Vice-Headmaster gave me, or even if I have to dip into the Asmodia account."
Kat just matched my stare, much to both my annoyance and delight.
I was annoyed, currently, in the here and now, because she was defying me; even if it was for a good reason, it never felt good when we disagreed on something.
However, deep down, I was delighted that she was willing to have these disagreements, even with the 'difference in our status' that others would see.
I treated her as an equal, and I rather enjoyed knowing she felt that she was, indeed, my equal; my wife.
As tempting as it might seem, being a 'tyrant' over my three wives would cause way more troubles than anything else; Leone might seem like she'd be the most accepting, but I feel that I might find myself poisoned one day if I took that route.
Kat would just…
Well, there are many ways to get back at someone when you share the same bed, no?
Anput would be the most accepting, what with her culture and all, but that still seems like a bad idea; she can be rather feisty in rare moments…
So, seeing Kat willing to argue with me over this was good, but…
"We're getting it whether you like it or not, Kat."
I wasn't going to back down either.
Her amber eyes hardened as she stared up at me, still silent.
I could feel the mild irritation radiating off of her, likely because, just a few days ago, we had a discussion about spending money…
However, she sighed and looked away, massaging her temples as she muttered "Fine…"
Both of us glanced over at the beaming Leone, and I saw Kat's features soften for a moment…
Which was swiftly replaced by a stern face as she said "And you WILL pay the 90 gold back, Leone."
The Vampire nodded, still beaming as she threw her arms around Kat.
Taking in the delectable sight of my two curvy, soft wives, I wanted to go home, but…
"Now, you."
Untangling herself from Leone's embrace, Kat smirked up at me before grabbing my wrist, leading me around towards the suit section.
Pursing my lips, I sighed as I followed behind her, wanting this to be over with as soon as possible…
Reaching a small area with three mannequins, I sighed again as I looked between them, not noticing a real difference between the three.
However, Kat apparently did, as she alternated her gaze between them, a serious look in her eyes.
Trying my best to create a distinguishable difference between them, I could confidently say…
The left most one had silver buttons and cufflinks, as well as being the deeper? shade of black…
The middle had dark silver buttons and cufflinks, and a slight floral pattern on the inside of the suit jacket.
The right one had gold buttons and cufflinks, and was the plainer of the three…
Really, the damn difference was the metals, nothing else…
Sighing, I gestured towards the one in the middle, saying "That one. Besides, I'll just wear a purple dress shirt underneath…"
Sadly, Kat glared at me before dragging me to another section, not saying a word.
Anput and Leone giggled behind us, only to freeze as I glanced back at them with a raised brow.
Browsing another few dozen options, my head stared to ache something fierce as we moved to the next section, Kat frowning hard as she realized…
We had seen the entire store.
Sighing, I said "Kat, please. It's just a suit-"
"No, it's not 'just' a suit, Jahi. You're attending not only a Duchess' banquet as an adult, but it is someone who hates you. You need to show up as best you possibly could to send a message."
Hearing something so… scheming from Kat made me shiver, not enjoying how quickly she dipped into how the nobility thinks…
Sighing again, I just nodded, only to point back to the original suit.
"Look, that one is elaborate enough; the dark silver is quite nice, and paired with a few pieces of jewelry or something I'd be fine-"
"Gold suits you better."
She was staring up at my gold tipped horns, making me sigh.
"Fine, then we could just have them replaced the buttons and cufflinks with gold. Would that work? If you wish, we could also have them stitch on the Asmodia symbol as well!"
That made Kat purse her lips, staring intently at the suit.
𝚒𝓷𝙣𝒓𝑒𝒶ｄ.𝘤𝗼𝙢
Stepping forwards, I placed my arms around her waist, leaning down to rest my chin between her ears.
"Kat, really. This'll be good enough. Besides, we both know I'm much better looking than that elf."
The Dogkin chuckled slightly at that, before nodding.
"Alright. I'll go talk with the seamstress."
Spinning in my arms, she grinned up at me as she whispered "I'll make sure that you look dozens of times better than Jillian, Mistress~"
Before I could try something, she slipped from my embrace and walked away, only to turn and hold out her hand.
Confused, I took it, making her sigh.
"Money, Mistress. We do need to pay for things, remember?"
Letting out an 'ah', I handed her the heavy coin pouch I was carrying, which was filled with platinum and gold.
Smirking at the weight, Kat gently hummed as she walked away, towards the woman leaning against the counter.
Anput, Leone and I glanced between one another, and I asked "How long were we here?"
The other two shrugged, and I sighed.
We could have spent this time doing anything else; training, studying, sleeping together…
Hah, what a wasted day~
Well…
Looking back towards Kat as she excitedly conversed with the seamstress, leading her over to the suit and discussing some things, I shrugged.
Maybe…
Just maybe it was worth it…
Getting to see another facet of the real Kat was always worth it.