Chapter 87 : "A jacuzzi?"

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"This place is awesome! All you need is to add a jacuzzi and it will be perfect!" Ravel said, a bubbly, excited energy about her as she sat down at the table for tea.

She was wearing a red gown. Her hair was styled into two drills that fell down either side of her body, reaching to just past her waist.

"A jacuzzi?" I said, sitting down at the table. "I…I honestly haven't thought to make any improvements like that. I've been a little busy."

Ruval snorted as he sat down next to Ravel, Zissa sitting uncertainly next to him after an inviting motion from me.

"'Busy' he says. You've done more in less than a year than most accomplish in a century, little brother. You need to slow down. You're starting to make me look lazy."

It had been a little over two weeks since my peerage had faced Seekvaira's. My peerage was enjoying the break from Rating Games and all other crazy events.

It seemed like we'd been constantly running around like chickens with our head's cut off. In addition to giving Arondight time to adjust to her new body and her place in the peerage, the break was therapeutic for everyone.

With nothing else to do, I'd invited Ruval and Zissa to my home for the tour he'd requested. He brought Ravel along when she wouldn't stop pestering him, but I wasn't complaining. I hadn't had a chance to see her in quite a while.

"It wouldn't be too hard to hire a contractor." Ravel said, still focused on the idea of getting a jacuzzi installed in my home. "It's not like you don't have space for it either. There were a few empty rooms you could convert if you didn't want to spare the space outside."

I chuckled as I said, "I'll think about it."

I hadn't seen Ravel since I'd been banished. As much as I missed her energy, it felt like she was trying to make up for lost time by throwing crazy ideas out left and right.

According to her, the balcony needed to be extended and get a new railing, the grounds around my manor needed a hedge maze, I needed to add a water feature to the walkway up to the house and I needed a jacuzzi.

There'd likely be at least one or two other tweaks before the day was out.

"So how have things been?" I said, not directing the question at anyone specific.

Ruval's smile grew strained as Ravel huffed, crossing her arms.

My sister threw her head back in her chair dramatically and said, "Completely and utterly boring. Mother and Father haven't let me do anything since you left.

With Clarissa gone, the only effective teacher at home is Zissa, but she spends all her time with Ruval. How am I supposed to become a powerful devil if no one will teach me?"

Ruval seemed to sag in relief as he said, "I am sorry, Ravel. I require Zissa's counsel constantly. I don't know how I'd function without her."

Ravel sat up straight, narrowing her eyes at Ruval. "Zissa isn't the only woman in your peerage willing to suck your dick. Could you fuck someone else for a change and let me become absurdly powerful?"

It was exceedingly difficult for me to bite my tongue and keep from laughing like a lunatic at Ruval's wide-eyed shock and Zissa's rapidly growing blush.

"I'm sure Ruval isn't keeping Zissa from you out of spite. He and Zissa have important work they need to do."

I said, shooting a grin at my uncomfortable older brother. "If it's just a teacher you want, why didn't you ask me? Clarissa is in my peerage, afterall. I'm sure she would be overjoyed to instruct you."

Ravel's eyes lit up as she turned to me. "That's great! I'll be here every weekday at noon. Clarissa can prepare whatever lessons she wants.

I just want to get stronger. Oh! You'll need to key me to the wards so I can come and go as I please.

I had to tag along with Ruval this time, but I can't be bothering him and Zissa during their 'important work' every time I need to come here." she finished, a pleased expression on her face.

Now it was Ruval's turn to try to hold in his laughter as Ravel steam-rolled over me.

I turned to him and said, "I just got played, didn't I?"

Ruval smirked. "Yes. Yes you did, Riser."

Sighing, I held up a hand and an orange glow passed over Ravel. "You're keyed to the wards now.

Keep in mind, we need to run this by Clarissa. I'm not going to force her into anything, and there will likely be times I need her during your…We'll discuss a better schedule at another time."

It was only just occuring to me that Ravel hadn't specified when she would be leaving on weekdays. What had I just gotten myself into?

The door to the dining room opened and Yubelluna and Clarissa walked in with trays. Yubelluna carried snacks and Clarissa had refreshments.

"Clarissa!" Ravel said as she saw the woman enter, her face lighting up. "Would you be willing to teach me like you taught Riser? I'll be a much better student than he ever was!"

Clarissa looked at me questioningly as she set the cup before everyone.

I shrugged. "I told her I was open to it so long as you were. Don't feel pressured to–"

"I would be delighted." Clarissa said, a rare smile making its way onto her face as she looked at Ravel. "If you would like, I can show you where we would be meeting and outline a lesson plan?"

Ravel practically exploded out of her chair. "Yes! Let's go now!"

Clarissa's smile grew even wider as she took Ravel's hand and led her off towards her lab, asking how she'd been as the door closed behind them.

Having watched the events closely, I turned to Yubelluna and said, "Is she doing okay?"

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