Under Pressure

Her skin had already regained its healthy grey tint and when I called out to her, she turned over on her leaf with a radiant smile. [The water is nice! Come and play with me!]

For the umpteenth time, I found myself wondering if the dark fae was an idiot.

Couldn't she see, this was all just a ploy to get my scales?

However, I was the true fool.

So focused was I on the dark fae, that I failed to notice how close the Nymph had gotten, until something squishy pressed against my scales.

[Do you not like my gift?] The Nymph asked, her face flushed with a vibrant rosy hue and her bright ruby eyes shining. 

She wasn't speaking, but my attention was drawn towards her plump rosy lips that seemed to move according to the words.

Was I charmed or was I simply attracted to her?

«You're being charmed.» Sensei scolded. «Snap out of it.»

Okay…that was a relief.