BXBX NOVEL Chapter 833
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“What have you pair been talking about?” asked Evaline as she took a seat beside Harold. Lily of course took up a seat beside Kat. Perhaps not sitting directly across her parents would be better. It would be a less obviously drawing of lines certainly... but there wasn’t really a choice there in Lily’s mind. She would sit beside Kat even if it meant the conversation was potentially harder.
“Oh, nothing really, just waiting for you both to get here,” said Harold easily. Evaline looked over at Kat who simply looked back without answering. It had not sunk into Evaline’s mind that Kat couldn’t lie. Not properly at least so she didn’t take this as anything other than a confirmation of what Harold said.
“I see... well... Lily I suppose you can begin then,” said Evaline already trying to take control of the conversation. The thing was... they had to let her. It was much too easy for Evaline to do so it was best to just accept that loss of initiative.
“Well... as you can see,” Lily made her ears twitch, “I’m a cat girl now. Technically I’m a Memphis girl but the differences aren’t too major in this form. That’s the second thing... I can now swap between this humanoid form and one where I’m just a Memphis. I look like a small kitten with horns and wings. I also now have the capacity for three kinds of magic... and technically this isn’t my body. Or... well it’s not my original one. It’s still mine I guess,”
Evaline frowned, “How can that not be your original body? Also, does that mean you need aw new round of immunizations?”
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*That’s... not something I considered... Um... no probably not? I mean... Nira would have said something if I did right?* “Well... souls are real so... wait no why is one of your questions about immunisations?” asked Lily.
“It’s the little things that you forget when you’re rushing ahead. You might be a great researcher Lily but occasionally you get ideas stuck in your head and go straight into the deep end missing a lot of the little foundational stuff. In this case, I’m asking if you’d need new immunisations?” asked Evaline.
“I... I don’t think so. I feel like that’s something that would have come up during the procedure... and I have to go back for a few check-ups to make sure everything is fine,” Evaline got a slightly concerned look at that but Lily continued quickly. “Mum it’s nothing strange. For an operation of this type it’s quite normal to have those follow up check-ups”
Evaline sighed, “I know but I certainly don’t want you to be away for nearly a month a second time,” Lily winced. Something that was very much not missed by Evaline who zeroed her gaze in onto Lily. “Is there something you’d like to elaborate on?”
“Well... Vivian might have been just a tad misleading when you spoke to her...” offered Lily.
“Oh? Do go on,” said Evaline.
“So... well there were a few things... the first is that I was stuck as a Memphis for a while... just till things stabilised... and I didn’t exactly want to talk to you both when I couldn’t talk to you... so I put that off for a bit... and then Kat had to go on a Contract and I went with her because we aren’t meant to be too far apart for a while... and well a dimension is obviously too far...” said Lily.
“You mean to tell us,” Evaline emphasised the ‘us’ despite Harold’s clear look of ‘don’t drag me into this’ on his face, “that you could have visited and let us know you were fine before now?”
*Wait I can get through this with a technicality.* “No... I couldn’t talk remember? So what would have happened is Kat would have shown up with a Memphis in her hands and you’d both have freaked out. I couldn’t and still can’t talk when I’m like that. So really... I couldn’t tell you anything,”
“Well go on, show me,” said Evaline. Lily nodded and in an instant she was in her Memphis form. On the chair. Lily turned her big eyes to Kat and gave a soft meow. Can you pick me up? Kat didn’t have any reason to refuse and soon Lily was bundled in Kat’s arms and looking at her mother across the table.
Evaline had a rather conflicted look on her face, clearly unsure how to take it, while Harold’s face was alight with undisguised interest. To him this was such a fascinating moment. He had proof beyond proof that this was all real. Sure Kat’s horns wings and tail looked real but she didn’t do anything too fantastic with them in his sight. Seeing his daughter turn into a cat wasn’t something you’d ever mistake.
“Can I pet you?” asked Harold, ignoring the glare Evaline gave him at the question.
*Um... should I let him? I... what do you want Kat?*
[This shouldn’t be about ME Lily. It should be entirely up to do with yourself.]
*Right I... I guess I’m just looking for an excuse to say know. I mean... I can hardly explain to my dad why it might not be appropriate. But... I mean... if I was ever going to let someone who wasn’t you... I would be my parents. And it’s not inappropriate really... it just feels like it sometimes...*
[Whatever makes you comfortable.]
*I... I think I want to give it a chance.*
[Ok. In that case go for it.]
With Kat’s acceptance secured Lily hopped out of her arms and made her way across the table to sit off to the side of her dad, making her way around his plate and cup. Evaline frowned and looked like she wanted to complain about something but didn’t say anything after Harold started to lightly scratch Lily’s head.
It was instantly clear this was different. Lily curled up and let her dad scratch her freely... she even started purring... but it wasn’t the same. She actually had to START purring. It was a clear choice to make. Sure the sensation was pleasant but the feeling wasn’t really comparable. *Why? It’s not like Dad’s technique is that poor. The difference shouldn’t be this big.*
[I mean... I don’t really get lust and what not but you kiss your parents right? I very much doubt it feels the same as kissing me.]
*I did not need that thought in my head Kat. Grumbled Lily for a moment before acquiescing. Still... that is a good point. I didn’t really think about it like that because you were always the person petting me... and it was pretty clearly on the edge of decent. Then again... hugging you feels that way now sometimes as well. I’m hyper aware of your breasts and thighs and hands... and just... your everything.*
*Not that I wasn’t before... but... but before I could stamp those feelings down pretty quickly and just enjoy the hugs. Now not so much. Even if it’s an innocent hug it makes me so warm. So... maybe I was worried about nothing? Still... I’m going to say this is a step more intimate than hugging. So close friends and family only.*
[Whatever you think is best Lily. I barely understand the nuances or this sort of thing as it is. I’d probably give the same recommendation as your friend... but as your girlfriend making sure your happy takes priority... so whatever does that.]
Apparently fun time was over though because Evaline quite loudly cleared her throat. Harold turned to face her; confusion that must have been fake plastered on his face. It was a good fake... though the twitches of Evaline’s cheek implied it was seen through. “Do you mind Harold? I believe we were having a serious conversation with our daughter,”
Now, normally Harold would just let Evaline continue with her discussion... but this was a unique experience. He was also willing to bet that his daughter wouldn’t be quite so available in the future. This was an opportunity he was willing to make use of. So instead he said, “Oh come on honey. Feel our little Lily’s fur. It’s quite soft and she seems to be enjoying it,”
Evaline’s hand twitched closer to Lily before her other hand grabbed it and pulled it back. It was clear that on some level she agreed with Harold. That it was a good, nay, spectacular idea. The instinct to ‘pet the cute thing’ was strong and seeing her husband’s smile implied it was a good decision. On the other hand she was trying to be serious. Trying to express her displeasure with Lily’s recent choices. Becoming a cat thing on short notice? Fine, she could forgive that. It seemed to have turned out well. Ignoring her parents for weeks? That required a bit of grovelling on someone’s part and it wasn’t going to be her.