Deal With the Devil (R18 Warning)

  Her hands were trying to get a little more adventurous, trailing further down from his chest and returning back to her blouse, giving it a tight tug as if trying to show something to me. A part of him wanted to cave her skull in, but reluctantly he knew better that doing so would cause problems that would affect the little ones.

  All he could do at the moment was sigh and nudge her in the forehead. "You science types are something else. I know what you're trying to do, but there isn't any point of going so far. Is this how anyone trying to 'save the world' present themselves?" His temper was boiling, but keeping control was the best decision in this predicament.

  "I know that you're attractive, but temptation doesn't really work on me. Whatever's going on really must be nagging at your mind. Can imagine what your superiors have been screaming in your ears ever since the disease started. Since when was the last time you've relaxed?

  Anyway, what I'm trying to get at, is that you're not really giving me the impression of someone who's in it to help the masses. I'm not certain what got you onto this path, but something tells me that this wasn't one you'd choose if you had the choice."

  "Tch!..." The woman fixed herself and looked to the side, muttering something under her breath before letting out a sigh. "I suppose you have a point. Honestly, I wasn't expecting anyone to hit the nail on the coffin like that, but you really are something else. I don't know how you did it, but you've got a real head on your shoulders."

  She smiled in acknowledgement of the man that far proceeded her expectations, finally standing up to lean herself close to his face. She flicked her hair to the side and poked him in the forehead. "Telling you anymore information would take all the fun away; so tell you what, I have a small proposition in mind if you were to take the job.

  Well... It's more of a personal request. It may not look like it but I run the cybernetics and robotics department. Would mean the world if I can take you under my wing via the program. I'm sure you'll start to learn a thing or two. You're pretty down to earth and hands-on with your approach; so it shouldn't be much of an issue."

  He couldn't contain himself from letting out a laugh. It definitely threw the woman off her game, giving him the time needed to regain his composure. "My sincerest of apologies; this has to be one of the most bizarre methods of asking for a date that I've ever heard. If this was your goal from the start, then there wasn't any need of you to play pretend."

  His expression soon turned serious as he looked back with a tilted head. "Honestly, I don't quite understand why you'd look for a man like me. Someone who hasn't touched the fields of science in his life. There's something more to this isn't it?"

  The woman couldn't help but to take another seat on his lap. "Well you got me there. I'm not really supposed to give out such information freely but I think a massage could convince me~" She giggled to herself at the prospect. For a woman in the science community, she's not really giving a good example for what they're supposed to be portraying.

  "That'll be up to you though. There really isn't much time left in the negotiation and there's still a list of candidates we're trying to enlist before the day is out. So what will it be?" She kept brushing her tail against him in a teasing manner, trying to goad a reaction out of him. It wasn't long until something made her flinch with a slight yelp until she concluded that the touch on her shoulders was his hands. "O-Oh! I see you're quite straight to the point."

  He shook his head. "Don't get the wrong idea Miss. It's pretty obvious that you were trying to find a way to keep this scenario in your favor. I'll admit your character is strange, but what is clear is that answers are needed. I'll humor you, but you're gonna have to spill all that you know if I am to make a decision.

  It's very important to be honest if the situation is as dire as you claim it to be." He spoke sincerely, making sure that the woman understands the intensity of the situation. With caution, he proceeded with the special treatment that the woman so craved, focusing the direction of his hands to operate on areas that felt more tense.

  She nodded in assurance as the man started to rub her down. A slight blush was apparent on her face which was difficult to hide. Her toes began to curl as her tail wrapped itself around the his waist. It was clear that it felt good, but she knew better than to get herself lost in the blissful moment given his directives.

  "Remember when I said that most of the candidates never last long? Well, it's technically worse the younger they are. By this, I mean in occurrence to the time period ever since the disease made itself known. Tests on male children and adults of reproductive age showed little to no changes in their semen production. In fact, you could say that they were presentably healthy.

  What's interesting is that once it enters a female, the roles of their genes swap. This is an indication that the female's genes have suddenly taken on the dominant role, resulting in feminization being more prominent in the resulting offspring. At first, they only took on more feminine features but over time, they just completely turn into women."

  This is a very strange disease for certain. He's never heard of one that affects generations to such a degree as this. Letting alone the properties are quite bizarre from a normal perspective. "I don't think I've yet to hear anything like that occurring. Though my lifestyle is somewhat secluded. Is it really all that bad out there now?" Prodding for further answers seemed to be the best course of action. He may not know the full scope of what's happening with the world out there, but getting a grasp of the situation is priority.

  "Oh, trust me. It came out of nowhere for us as well. We didn't get to realize the danger until the incidents became more noticeable." She seemed concerned about not doing anything sooner, but she carried on with the explanation. "Ever since then, we've been trying to find ways of combatting it, but to no avail.

  It's like this current generation onwards have been cursed from an unknown force. Nonetheless, you can imagine why we look at people like you as a precious resource. Actually, that may sound a bit cruel. No offense but there isn't really any better way to express the notion." A slight purr escaped her lips, clearly content with the procedure. Unknowingly, her hips would grind against the man's lower regions, indicating that she was losing a bit of focus in the process.

  "None taken Miss. Although, I guess you could say it didn't initially sit well with me. From my standpoint, it should be quite obvious on how one should feel when suddenly having a situation forced upon them. By the way, you're free to take a break if your concentration is starting to slip. Your very words are what determines whether or not I take the offer."

  A well-constructed tease on his end. Despite not really having a full interest in the woman, he'll admit that she has an odd effect on him. Maybe he's just starting to see her more than just some beggar scientist.

  "D-. Wha-. Now that wasn't very nice Mister, but I applaud how well you played that one." She smiled back before noticing what she was doing. "Either way, we went as far as to putting individuals in cryostasis until a sustainable solution could be found since the disease seems to remain at a halt if the host is frozen. My department focuses a little more on a risqué subject matter.

  Maybe you've heard of reanimation or well, the extension of life in general. You'll learn more about those concepts when you start but the gist is that we try to preserve what little is remaining of the Male population before they're all lost to time by all means necessary. A more in-depth description can be provided once you're on board. I know you were hoping to gain a little more than you've bargained for but I think this alone should more than suffice."

  A sigh escaped her lips. Perhaps she was smarter than what was led on to believe. It was always a good maneuver to not play your full hand in order to entice your opponent into making a careless mistake.

  "You're not bad yourself Miss. It's quite a bit to take in given the circumstances, but if you really are that insistent on putting me on the team, you're gonna have to abide by some of my terms. Looking forward to working for the cause." He would nod in agreement, giving the woman a pat on the head.

  Her blush got redder, but she quickly uncoiled herself and stood up, taking a good moment to stretch herself. Of course, she didn't expect for him to do anything rash. However, it was clear that she exposed a glaring weakness that could've been exploited at any given time.

  "Glad I can get you on the team. I have to admit I haven't felt this good in ages. You have quite the handywork, but enough of this 'Miss and Mister' fiasco. My name is Yvette Tindall, but I suppose Dr. Tindall is fine when around the workplace. You may have already realized my species since you got a clear view of my form." She teased.

  "I suppose we did let that go on for a little too long." He jokingly admitted before standing up himself, offering the woman a bath towel. "I am Souma Hhitoryu; it is a pleasure to meet your acquaintance. My vision isn't the best but a bear like me should be able to spot a tigress such as yourself at face value alone. Especially with eyes like yours."

  He poked back at her. "I suppose I'll have to make some arrangements, but you can help yourself to the bath until then. Hope you don't mind wearing a kimono until you can get back to clean your clothes. Less you prefer I handwash them for you until it's time for departure."

  She only could look away with a reddened face, receiving the towel. "S-Seems you have a good attention for detail... Take all the time you need to get sorted. I'll... take up on that offer. Welcome to the team." In a hurry, she rushed out the room and shut the door behind her once she got to the bathroom without a single word.