The Alerium

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Makla had lived an uneventful life, today was her thirty fifth birthday a turning point for females of her species. She was currently living on a peaceful little planet with an amazing amount of plant life. She rose from her soft bed and stretched, it was like living in paradise, the planet was peaceful, the animal life balanced, and death was accidental or natural causes for those humanoids that dwelled here. She had enjoyed studying the flora and fauna of this serene planet.

It had been a relaxing twenty years but she would be leaving tomorrow. She had enjoyed peace, serenity, and perfect health, she couldn't have asked for anything more. She would miss Edena, but her time here was nearing its end. The tap on the door was not surprising. The humanoids respected her desire for privacy, yet the had no sense of shame/guilt/modesty. She had not worn clothes in twenty years and was not looking forward to wearing garments again. She walked to the door her lean athletic form relaxed, her firm breasts already begining to show signs of the 'Alerium,' that she was entering a mating cycle. The first time had been more than twenty years ago and was the equivalent of puberty and she'd been well prepared. Now she was in the middle of nowhere and this was her first real Alerium and she was planning on returning to her home planet.

She greeted her visitor, the locals found her fascinating as few outsiders could stay on the planet for an extended length of time. Her violet eyes and silvery lavender hair was an oddity on any planet.

Her visitor wanted to know how she was going to celebrate the day of her birth. She stepped outside into the rosey light of dawn and replied.

"I actually have made no plans," she could feel the changes in her body and was a little surprised that there was no pain at all. Usually the first days of the 'Alerium' was painful without outside stimulation, but she had wanted to remain on the planet for as long as possible. She suddenly realized that while she had studied the many plants and animals on the planet she knew little about the locals cultural habits. They were open honest and friendly. She treasured her time on Edena.


OOC they are many choices, either take the role of the locale visitor, the pilot who will be transporting her home, or the someone waiting for her on her home planet.

 

[FlyingAgain]

N'Kilibri

OOC:
N’Kilibri
Bright red hair, long, softly curly
Lightly tanned (“sunkissed”) skin
Opalescent green eyes
Younger female from the local humanoid habitat
Shy but gregarious


N’Kilibri knocked on the strange visitor’s door softly. She was bashful about approaching the stunning Makla alone, but she had to see her. She knew that soon the visitor would be departing their world for her home planet, and now would be her only chance to really speak with her at length.

She had glimpsed the beautiful alien woman around the village many times, but had never done more than exchange greetings with her. She did indulge in discreetly watching while Makla observed the local animals and plants, but always tried to stay well away from her so as to not disturb her. She remembered once, when she was much younger, watching Makla communing with a local small animal. She had tried very hard to keep still and quiet, but at one point, Makla had turned suddenly and pierced her with a direct stare. N’Kilibri was so embarrassed at interrupting the alluring stranger, that she had turn and fled immediately.

When Makla opened the door N’Kilibri was awed as always by the alien’s stunning grace and poise. Not to mention her beautiful body. N’Kilibri blushed a little at the site of her breasts and tried not to look like she was trying to not look at them.

She was also always enthralled by Makla’s strange alien eyes. Such an unusual color! And not the dull opalescent like her people’s were, a result of their adaptation as a species to the planet’s unique ultra-violet spectrum. No Makla’s eyes shone so bright.. and pure! Like liquid pools of violet.

After a brief greeting, N’Kilibri politely inquired about Makla’s plans for her birthday celebration -- a good enough reason, N’Kilibri felt, to engage her in conversation. It seemed to N’Kilibri that Makla seemed especially… shiny today. She couldn’t think of any other way to put it. She was definitely glowing.

"I actually have made no plans,"

replied Makla.

“No plans at all?” N’Kilibri asked. “But really, we must do something to commemorate the day that the universe gifted us with your presence. It’s is tradition… it is important!”

 

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Makla

She had not directly spoken to the young woman before but knew her by sight and recalled those beautiful red curls. The light hit her eyes as she spoke and they shone brightly. Makla found the local's eye coloring fascinating. They reminded her of opals, a gem that did not exist on her planet. It reminded her that everyone was exotic looking to someone.

She looked around at my carefully planted garden and smiled, "Well if I were at home there would be an early morning swim, followed by a light breakfast and a massage." Makla avoided mentioning that the massage would be done by one of more friends and that it was to ease the tension of her Alerium and prepare her for mating. "Among other things, but as an old philosopher said when on Edena do as the Edena's. So how do you celebrate your birthday's here?" Makla loved how relaxed she felt here, it was as if there were no worries, and she glanced down at her breasts. Makla sighed softly as her nipples had darkened and swollen to the size and color of small grapes.

 

[FlyingAgain]

N'Kilibri

N'Kilibri was again briefly distracted as she saw Makla look down with a little frown at her alien and beautiful breasts. N'Kilibri had never seen a female's nipples so enlarged and dark before. She found herself slightly captivated by the sight, and felt sort of shy for just a moment.

And then she realized she hadn't answered Makla yet and immediately launched into a bubbly recitation of the local birthday tradition.

"Well to our people the birthday is the "soul day". The night before, we soak a special leaf (the leaf of the Allokon Tree) in water. In the morning, the birthday person is served breakfast in bed. Then after breakfast, we take them to the Shriktak Falls for the cleansing ritual where the celebrant washes using the special leaf.

"Later that evening, a feast with family and friends is held in the person's honor, and the celebrant usually dresses in white clothing. We decorate the courtyard with lights, and place flowers and fruit all around as symbols of life and growth. And of course there are lots of presents for the special person.

"It's really an all day event. However, I don't see why we couldn't incorporate some parts of our tradition with parts of yours and celebrate this joyous day! What do you think?

"The Allakon leaf was not readied... but we could serve you breakfast, and take you to the falls for the cleansing ritual even though we don’t have the leaf. Then you could have your swim and massage. And then we could gather everyone together for a celebration feast in the evening. Of course you could wear anything you want – or, err, I mean go as you felt was appropriate… And I could talk to the people in the village, and let them know -- there will be plenty of time to prepare!

"What do you think? Would you let me have the honor of helping you celebrate your birthday with us?"

N'Kilibri bit her lip just a little in her happy anticipation. She was practically bouncing with the idea. What a treat it would be for her to serve Makla in this small way.

 

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Makla

She saw the exerberant joy on the young woman's face and was more than happy to agree. "It sounds delightful, I'd love a nice swim and I have not yet eaten the morning meal." It was interesting how their celebration was a community event, then again this planet was sparsely populated and Makla figured that a celebration would be an appropriate way to say farewell and enjoy her last day on Edena.

"How about we collect something for breakfast and while I'm bathing you can make the rest of the arrangements. Then we can spend the day together until the evening festivities."

 

[FlyingAgain]

K'Kilibri

"Oh yes, let's!" said N'Kilibri, clapping her hands with eagerness.

She had wanted to have at least one conversation with Makla before she left, and now... now she would have the whole day with her! She played with the hem of her sheer green tunic in a bashful way, smiling happily at Makla.

"Would you prefer to stay in your lodging, or enjoy the outdoors for breakfast?"

(N'Kilibri had herself already eaten, but she wasn't going to mention that to Makla for fear of of missing out on spending time with her.)

 

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Makla

I smiled again and realized how foreign my lifestyle must seem. My lodging was different from the others and while my personal gardens were extensive I had tended towards eating in private. I supposed I had engaged wholly with the plant and animal life and had excluded myself from many of the daily activities of the locals. I had spent time with many of them, mostly in the evening, and discussing my research interests.

"I've found the fresh fruits of your planet are to my liking. I believe there are quite a few fruit bearing trees and bushes on the way to the falls. If you'll grab that loaf of bread, it should make a fine repast. If we are lucky we will come across a source of fresh milk." I took a few steps and felt the warmth of the sun on my pale green skin that seemed to shimmer in the light. I felt as if my breasts were increasing in size, and my nipples still stood out dark violet nubs in contrast to my skin. I would have touched them, but hesitated to do so in N’Kilibri's presence. I hoped to soothe my desires during my swim.

 

[FlyingAgain]

N'Kilibri

N'Kilibri smiled in a happy way as she and Makla quietly made their way to the falls. The occasional remark made about the local trees or plants, and Makla’s plans for her homeward bound trip were all that littered the peace of their companionable silence. She had many other questions she wanted to ask, but N’Kilibri still felt a bit shy around this amazing stranger.

She had gathered a loaf of bread from her small hut just down the path from Makla's abode. Together they collected some of the ripe fruits they found on the many trees and bushes that lined the trail to the falls. The air was fragrant and filled with the sounds of small birds singing in the canopy overhead.

Sometimes, as the trail narrowed, N'Kilibri would fall behind Makla, as they could no longer walk abreast. At these moments she was captivated by the female alien's graceful, lilting walk, and the way her silvery lavender hair sparkled in the occasional ray of light.

When they arrived at the falls, N'Kilibri laid their fare out on a small hand-woven blanket. She sat down, and reached for one of the fruits they had picked.

She glanced up as Makla approached. Looking up at her, N'Kilibri was truly stunned by the alien's beauty. Her hair sparkled of its own magical accord, her green-hued skin had a subtle glow to it, and her breasts... N'Kilibri was amazed to see that between the time she had greeted Makla that morning and now, the alien’s nipples had enlarged in size and darkened in color. N'Kilibri was also fairly certain that Makla’s breasts were slightly swollen -- larger than they had been earlier.

She knew it was rude to stare, but she couldn't help herself.

 

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Makla

Makla was oblivious to the attentions of the young one, enjoying the conversation as the talked and walked. Makla took the lead when the path narrowed enjoying the feel of the refreshing breeze on her heated skin. When they finally reached the stream they had gathered plenty to eat and Makla was surprisingly hungry. 'Just another change, to be expected,' she thought to herself.

The reached the falls and sat down Makla licked her lips hungrily as she sat down and reached for the bread, her hand casually brushing against the beautiful locals. She tore a chunk of bread and began eating, trying to respond to the myriad of questions between bites.

"Everything tastes better today," she finally said, popping another berry into her mouth and savory the juicy burst as she bite into the ripe fruit.

 

[FlyingAgain]

N'Kilibri had finished eating at this point, and watched in a sort of happy trance as Makla continued to enjoy her meal with a passion. N'Kilibri rested on her side, laying down on the blanket, and continued to ask questions while she watched the alien eat.

N'Kilibri had tried very hard not to reveal the sting of excitement she felt when the graceful Makla had brushed against her hand for a moment. She was embarassed about her strong feelings for Makla, and tried hard not to show them too much despite her effervesence.

"Everything tastes better today," she finally said, popping another berry into her mouth and savory the juicy burst as she bite into the ripe fruit.

"Does it?" asked N'Kilibri. "Why is that Makla? Is the fruit somehow different today than what you've had before?"

 

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Makla

She was looking forward to a dip in the water, but for some reason was ravenous. "I think it's me, I seem to be very hungry this morning." She bite into a juicy fruit and felt a few drops land on her skin. She glanced down to see the purple juice roll along her gleaming skin and noticed how full and swollen her breasts were and that her nipples were abnormally hard and large. She shivered as the juice trailed it's way to one of her nipples and hung for a moment before dripping off the end. Makla sighed softly at the sensation and hoped that she would be able to make it through the day without incident.

Makla wanted to tell her everything but feared spoiling things and so just smiled and laughed softly as she tried to clean the sticky trail of juice off her skin. "Good thing I'm going to enjoy a dip in the lake."

 

[FlyingAgain]

N'Kilibri

N'Kilibri licked her lips unconsciously as she saw Makla trying to clean the sticky trail of juice off of her luscious alien breasts.

The young native rose graciously and went to the water, wet a small bit of her tunic, and returned to the blanket. She reached out, hesitated for a moment, and then continued forward to help clean Makla's juice stained skin.

"Makla," said N'Kilibri as she gently rubbed, "I do not mean to presume, or to be rude, but... Are you feeling stable? You look... I mean that is... your body seems to be... undergoing some sort of change." At this point N'Kilibri stopped trying to rub at Makla's chest and neck, and innocently but openly stared at the alien female's breasts.

 

[intriguess]

Makla

She tried to remain still as the native dabbed the wet cloth against her warm skin. She heard the question but was unsure of how to answer it, and opted for honest information. She knew little of the locals mating rituals and tried to phrase it in a way that N'Kilibri would be able to understand.

"That is part of the reason I'm leaving, my body is undergoing a natural change, which will last anywhere from one week to many months. It's why I feel so hungry and other things."

Makla trailed off feeling the familiar tingling in her breasts and nipples, the young ones rubbing had spurred on the changes. She took a deep slow breath feeling her body adjust to the changing hormone levels. Her breasts swollen and full, the tight hard nipples aching, as The Alerium prepared them for mating. Her skin was ten times as sensitive and she had felt pleasant tingles between her legs as they had walked. She knew that if she looked her sex would be slick, framed by puffy plum colored labia.

 

[FlyingAgain]

OOC: Sorry for the delay! Hope I'm not fired yet! I've been kicking someone out of my house, but I'm back now. I hope we may continue to write.

IC:
"Oh Makla!" N'Kilibri's brow furrowed in worry.

"What natural change is this you speak of? Are you in pain? Please tell me if you are in pain! I can help you if you need medicines."

N'Kilibri raised her hand to feel Makla's forehead -- and then wondered why she did that. She had no idea what the alien woman's normal body temperature should be so what good would checking it do?

"Please Makla, if I may help you in any way. I have truly come to adore you. I do not know if it is rude for me to say that to you, but I have. And I will do anything to help you if you will let me."

N'Kilibri picked up Makla's smooth-skinned hand in her own, and kissed the palm of it. This was a gesture of caring and intimacy, often given between very close friends and family members among her native people.

She hoped that the embrace would not be offensive to Makla.

 

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Makla

OOC my apologies real life has taken it's toil on me, recently moved in with my elderly grandma to take care of her as she can no longer take care of herself. Being a full time caregiver is a great way to kill a sex drive. So my replies may be more sporadic. Oddly enough while you've been kicking someone out I've been moving to a new place.

IC

The gesture was so sweet, and the natives touch soothed her momentarily. Her skin was rather warm and she felt her inhibitions fade away as her desires became stronger.

"I would enjoy it if you would spend the day with me going through the preparation rituals. It is rarely shared with outsiders as most return home for the change and I think a dip in the cool refreshing water is in order. If I prepare myself there is very little pain or discomfort." She wasn't sure how she managed to keep her voice calm and her words rational. Perhaps she had internally already decided that N'Kilibri would be her "Alera" the focus of Makla's sexual longings.

 

[FlyingAgain]

OOC: I understand. Take your time, don't stress. My cat died shortly after my last post, ugh! I'm doing better today but if it's not one thing it's another. I can't seem to get to the posts often enough. Well, I look forward to your posts when you are able. Take care!


IC:

N'Kilibri's face lit with happiness. She clapped her hands together with joy.

"Oh yes, Makla! I would be honored to assist you in your preparations!"

N'Kilibri bounced up immediately. With the gravity on her planet being relatively light, and the weather being almost always perfect, her people rarely wore clothing. However today she had donned a sheer green tunic and wrap in honor of Makla -- a sort of "dress up" for her adored alien visitor.

N'Kilibri pulled the light tunic up over her head and let it drop to the ground. Next, she untied the wrap that vaguely covered her hips and thighs.

N'Kilibri stood upright, completely nude now, a smile on her face. The young natives curly, red tresses tumbled across her perky breasts and her lightly tanned skin offset the opalescence of her bright green eyes. The hair that lightly feathered her pubic area was just as red as the hair on her head, and below, her long legs were gracefully sculpted.

N'Kilibri offered her outstretched hand to Makla.

"Come Makla, let us swim together!"

 

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Makla

The native's exerburence was infectious and Makla quickly rose, stretched her body her eyes following the soft curves of the revealed flesh. Her smile widened as she took the young native's hand and the waded into the water. The water was just the right temperature, the shade of the trees keeping it cool and refreshing, while just enough sunlight broke through to keep it from being too cold. Spring was a beautiful time on the planet as everything was bursting with new life. Makla licked her lower lip as she let go of N'Kilibri's hand in order to swim to deeper water.

The water caressed her soft enflamed flesh, soothing and enticing all in one. It was teasing and sensual, an experience she would always remember as she relaxed and allowed her body to float, her full breasts breaking the surface of the lake, her plum colored tits rock hard buds tingling with need.

"This is perfect," she nearly moaned.

 

[poohlive]

Ooc: If there's room...


"What a place," Keelin took a moment from his landing procedure to look at the beauty surrounding him. Such a site to see. He had heard rumors of this utopia, the wonders that cascaded this place, but hadn't thought much of it.

Just a normal assignment, but after one look at this, he realized the assignment would be anything but normal.

The Felix, a small transport vessel, touched down on the soft grass, as Keelin started to shut things down. The planet was small, at least in terms of development. Their landing strip consisted of little more than an open meadow. He could tell why as soon as he stepped from his ship.

No one else was here. Looking down at his small notebook, filled with chicken scratch of itineraries, he realized this planet wasn't even registered. It was just its own little paradise, off any map. Just blink, and you'd miss it.

A naked woman, at least she looked like a woman, female at least, came to greet him. He smiled, bowing politely. He could get to like this place.

"Yes, I am supposed to pick up someone named Makla."

"Tomorrow, yes. A shame she is leaving us. Please follow me. I will show you accommodations."

She led the way, and Keeling eagerly trailed her, unable to take in just the magnitude of it all. One thing filled his vision, and then another, until he could see nothing but crests of beauty all falling together.

"What a wonderful place to live..."

 

[FlyingAgain]

N'Kilibri

N'Kilibri watched as Makla floated in the waters of the wide pool.

The trees bowing down towards her from above, the waterfalls plunging into the pool beyond her, and the sunshine creating glimmers and sparkles on the water around her -- to N'Kilibri it looked as though Makla were framed in the most beautiful painting.

N'Kilibri inhaled the sweet scent of the blooming flowers and sighed with happiness. She swam gracefully toward Makla's floating body. The water here was deep, but just shallow enough that she could stand on the bottom and look down at Makla.

Makla's hair drifted on the surface of the water and N'Kilibri gently played with the lavendar-silvery tendrils. She smiled serenely down at the alien's relaxed repose, and gently wiped drops of water from the shimmering green skin of her forehead.

"Makla," the young girl asked softly, "do you feel better now? If you like I can gather Soap Blossoms for which to bathe you."

 

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Makla

My eyes had been closed and I slowly opened them smiling a slow sultry smile as I murmured, "That would be delightful, afterwards I'll need a full body massage." Makla meant more than just a typical massage but explaining that to the sweet native would happen in time, right now she was content to feel the water swirl around her. "I feel better when you touch me," it was the truth and my smile continued as I now longer cared what she might think of my swollen breasts and nipples, or the exotic smell of my sex, I didn't even know if she was biologically similiar. Luckily the first day didn't require that sort of physical intensity, as it often took the males a while to get primed for mating.

 

[FlyingAgain]

N'Kilibri

"I feel better when you touch me,"

The words reverberated in N’Kilibri’s mind. She was delighted to be given the opportunity to enjoy this time with Makla. It was far more than N’Kilibri could have dreamt of just a few days ago.

To know that her very touch soothed the strange and beautiful visitor from another planet – N’Kilibri was truly honored and… excited.

She laughed out loud with delight, a soft giggle, as she swam towards the banks of the pool.

Around the shores of the pool grew hundreds of small bushes that put out gorgeous, soft, peach-colored blossoms. The petals of the flowers grew in ovoid clusters and at full bloom, each cluster could include nearly fifty petals. These were the Soap Blossoms her people used for bathing.

N’Kilibri gathered armfuls of the blossoms and walked back towards the shallow side of the pool with them. When she was about calf deep in the shallows, N’Kilibri set most of the blooms to float on the water near her. She began to crush the delicate petals of one of the flowers between her hands.

As she worked the petals with a rubbing motion, they began to break apart and bubbles began to thicken and suds up on her hands. The most heavenly, soothing scent filled the air.

“Makla, I have the Soap Blossoms ready!” N’Kilibri called. “Come join me and I shall wash you.”

 

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Makla

I dove under the water enjoying the sensation of being surrounded by the perfect water and broke the surface a few feet from N'Kilibri's location. She stood up and waded towards the pretty native feeling my full breasts tingling in anticipation the engorged nipples pulsing as my blood coursed through my body. I felt amazingly relaxed and a little light headed as my blood raced through my body as it prepared for my mating cycle. My eyes were dialated and the bright light reflecting off the water made everything glow in my vision. My gait changed as it almost hurt to feel my slick pussy lips brush against each other.

I licked my soft dark lips and smiled at her, "That smells amazing," I whispered enjoying my heightened senses as my breasts brushed against her arm. "You will wash me all over?" I asked in excitement subconsciously sensing the natives excitement and delight.

 

[FlyingAgain]

N'Kilibri watched as Makla arose from the water. The alien walked toward her with a slightly awkward pace.

She then realized that her alien friend was still undergoing the "change" she spoke of earlier. She wondered what it must feel like.

“Yes, Makla, I will be happy to wash you all over. It is your birthday! I will oblige any of your wishes, if I am able to."

N'Kilibri couldn't explain it, but as Makla neared her, the young native began to feel a sense of sexual longing, so intense she almost vibrated with need!

She had always felt an unabashed attraction to Makla -- sexual desires towards either sex were not frowned upon nor suppressed in her society. But this new feeling was so intense and startling, she nearly fell over!

N'Kilibri swallowed hard against her reaction to Makla's proximity. She couldn't have known that the pheromones being released by the alien were causing a reaction in her own young body... heightening her sexual desires and making her feel lustful and hungry.

As Makla’s breasts brushed against her arm, N’Kilibri almost gasped. She took a deep breath, trying to hide her excitement, and raised her soapy hands to Makla's body.

N’Kilibri began to wash the smooth green skin in gentle circular strokes. It was just as soft to the touch as N'Kilibri imagined it might be -- almost like silk or satin.

The young native attentively washed Makla's arms from shoulder to fingertip, turning the alien's palms face up so that she could rub them as well.

Next, N'Kilibri took up another Soap Blossom and crushed it beneath her fingers. She applied the suds liberally to Makla's chest.

N'Kilibri's breath came quickly in excitement, as she began to stroke and rub Makla's breasts. They were engorged, the nipples rock-hard and dark.

Now in a sort of trance, N'Kilibri rubbed the stiff nipples beneath her palms, again and again, delighting in the feel of them. Biting her lower lip, her breathing rapid and her face flushed, she was absolutely transfixed by the feelings that were evoked in her by such a simple thing as washing Makla’s body.

 

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Makla

Every touch sent warm tingling sensations, it was far more than Makla expected at this early stage. When the native innocently washed her breasts, her toes curled as she managed to avoid moving into her touch. Her swollen full breasts ached and tingled, her nipples swollen beyond belief like two small hard ripe fruits pulsing as the hormones races through her system.

She hoped the person transporting her would be available or had a stasis chamber handy, even as she licked her full soft lips wondering how N'Kilibri would react to the changes and the subtle hints her body was exuding.

She longed to have her nipples sucked, but hesitated, as N'Kilibri was such a joy, but the desire and longing overtook her and as she lifted one silky skinned breast to her lips she noticed she had waited almost too long as the nipple hard darkened to violet and the looked like a raspberry in size and texture. Any moment now and they would begin leaking a syrupy sweet licquid which covered the bitterness of the multiple hormones produced. If nursed regularly it could last well past the Alerium and increased the chances of a successful mating.

Makla recalled how during her first Alerium her partner had enjoyed her breasts constantly and how her swollen breasts had lasted for nearly nine months and after that retained their full lush shape.

She was more relaxed this time, her body felt more alive, and she knew what to expect this time around. She was debating whether to ask N'Kilibri to partake of the bounty of her breasts when she was driven to suckle her own nipple.

She felt amazing as she took in the hormones and felt no shyness about being so bold in front of the pretty native lady.

 

[intriguess]

Makla was very relaxed after the massage and washing, the youthful native had been very helpful. It had been a glorious day and part of the night with the pretty thing, and Makla noticed she was deep in sleep when Makla finally woke. Her belongings had been loaded up while she had been with N'Kilibri. She didn't wish a sad good bye and brushed her lips lightly across the native's forehead before slipping towards the village.

She hadn't thought about dressing, and considering her hormonal state she probably should have. Those villagers that were awake took one look at her, got a happy smile on their faces and headed to their partners. She finally borrowed a sheet off a wash line and wrapped it around her body hoping it would dampen the pheremones.

Makla saw her transport and felt sad about leaving, but knew after having been with N'Kilibri that it was time. It had been wonderful but their bodies were not genetically compatible, and her Alerium would last much longer if she was unable to concieve.

She wondered where they would have made room for the pilot as she approached the ship. Makla listened as an elder Edenan told her that all her belongings were safely on board as well as her plant samples.

"You look different today, are you feeling well?" he asked.

She smiled and wondered how he managed to be immune, that or the layers of fabric were working as well as she hoped. "Just a little homesick, if you can direct me to the pilot I'll be off."

He pointed out a new dwelling, one that had obviously been erected specifically for guests and she headed towards it.