Chapter 307: Second Bikini Party (2)

He walked out to see Honey, Marianne and Conis sitting in the middle of the deck on a blanket. 

Like before, Marianne was wearing a one piece pink binding scoop swimsuit. The straps started from her shoulders and it covered her entire body. Her cute legs were exposed. Ben could see part of her ass cheek was exposed. 

Honey was wearing her daring outfit. It was an orange micro ring crop bikini. The bikini top consisted of a solid bar of nylon cloth which covered her breast. This was held together by two straps which had a ring in the middle going towards her shoulders. The bottom was a V-shaped which covered her privates, providing minimal coverage. It was held by two straps which had rings in the middle. Her ass cheeks were exposed. 

Conis also had a bikini. She was wearing a V-shaped bikini top where the straps went to her neck. He could see ample amounts of cleavage. The bikini had a flower pattern. She was also wearing a short blue skirt that just covered her bikini bottom which had the same flower pattern. He saw the flame on her back. He thought similar to a Lunarian however this was from a devil fruit. Either way, Conis looked stunning. 

"Hi, girls," Ben greeted as he approached Honey, Marianne, and Conis. The three of them turned to face him, and smiles lit up their faces.

Marianne's eyes immediately went to Ben's open shirt, revealing his toned physique. Every time she saw him like this, she couldn't help but be captivated by his well-defined muscles and the way his abs seemed to catch the light just right.

"Hi, Captain," Honey replied with a playful lilt in her voice, her gaze lingering on his exposed chest. She licked her lips subconsciously, remembering their time together earlier. 

Conis, seeing Ben's body up close, felt her heart flutter. His broad shoulders and V-shaped torso were strikingly masculine. His chest was strong and well-defined, leading to a chiseled core with each muscle perfectly sculpted. She blushed deeply, her face warming as she tried to look away.

"Enjoying the view?" Ben teased lightly, noticing their reactions. 

Marianne laughed softly, "Yes," she replied. 

Honey grinned, a sultry glint in her eye. "You do have a way of catching our attention, Captain. Not that we're complaining," she added. 

Conis smiled shyly, her blush deepening. "It's... it's just hard not to notice," she stammered, trying to compose herself.

Ben chuckled, touched by their honest admiration. "Well, I'm glad you all approve," he said warmly. He thought whatever makes them happy makes him happy. He did think something they saw him as meat to eat up. "I hope I didn't interrupt anything," he added as he sat down in between Honey and Conis. Marianne sat on Ben`s lap and leaned on his chest. 

"No," Honey replied, leaning closer and brushing a hand lightly against the top of his chest. "We were just talking about how lucky we are to have you," she added. 

Marianne nodded. "And how much we enjoy your company and how you treat us well," she added. 

Conis nodded too, her initial shyness giving way to a soft smile. "I'm grateful to be here with you all," she said quietly.

Ben felt a wave of warmth and appreciation for his crew. "And I'm lucky to have all of you," he said sincerely. 

They enjoyed the silence for a second. "Marianne, your dream to host a big party where everyone can have hot tea and eat rice crackers is getting closer, we have a skypiean and fishwoman," Ben said.

Marianne nodded. "It is," she replied.

Conis was puzzled by this. Ben looked at her. "Marianne wants for all of us to have a party together, everyone as in all different species together," Ben explained. 

"That sounds very noble," Conis replied. 

Honey nodded. "She looks out for everyone," Honey commented. 

"My other dream is to be with you and everyone forever," Marianne said with a large smile on her face.

"That is also my dream," Honey interjected as she leaned onto Ben`s shoulder. Her fingertips tapped his chest. 

Conis looked at the three of them. She could see the affection between them. She smiled, thinking it looked beautiful. She thought Ben would keep them happy. He said he will keep her happy as well. She blushed. 

"You have not forgotten about my other dream to support you to be the Pirate Harem King," Honey added.

"I remembered those dreams about being me and not you," Ben chuckled. 

"I like that," Honey replied. 

"Pirate Harem King?" Conis asked. "Like Pirate King?" she questioned.

"Similar," Honey and Marianne added. 

Conis went red. He was daring. Ben cleared his throat. He knew there was no use changing their mind. "Conis what is your dream?" Ben asked.

Conis paused for a second. She thought of a dream. "My childhood dream was to open a cafe with a restaurant," she replied. 

Ben smiled. "I will support your dream for that. There are others on the crew who have a similar dream of cooking, serving or working in a restaurant," Ben replied. He thought there was the Spider Cafe and Conis and Raki did open a restaurant. 

[Quest 12: The Dream Business

Description: Open a Restaurant to help the girls 

Conditions:

Open your first Restaurant 

Mikita works baking her first cake for a day

Conis works at the Restaurant for a day

Raki works at the Restaurant for a day

Zala works at the Restaurant for a day 

Nojiko wears a cat girl outfit as the mascot for a day 

Marianne paints for a day

Rewards:

Portal Blueprints

Uma Uma no Mi: Model Hippogriff

] 

(A quest for this Sweetie? Thank you!)

[Yes, I am happy to help.]

Ben thought that was unusual. The quest is usually for defeating someone however this felt like a good quest. He thought about the Portal Blueprints. If this allows him to build a teleportation machine, that will be amazing. He would be able to defend his labs, his friends and his girls home as they will be all connected. He thought it would be like the Door Door fruit however even stronger.

He thought his first restaurant should be in a good location in a major city. He should speak to Alvida about this soon first and then the other girls. 

"Thank you," Conis replied. "But I don't want to burden you," Conis added.

Ben smiled. "You are never ever a burden," he stated. "I do love you Conis, you are a brave and smart girl," he added. 

She blushed again. She felt her heartbeat skip. Marianne and Honey saw her blushing. They both smiled at that. 

"I recently had another dream," Conis added. She played with her fingers. "

"Go," Ben encouraged. 

"I wanted to see this world with you and the girls," she quickly said, covering her face with her hands. She can't believe she said that but listening to Marianne and Honey just confirmed her thought. She was thinking about this for the last few days. It hurt to think they could be separated. The flames on her back got stronger. 

Ben smiled. He thought their dreams were having a commonality however that was fine. "I would love to see the world with you," Ben replied.

"Me too," Marianne agreed. Honey also nodded. 

"Thank you all," Conis said. The flame on her back went back to normal.

"The flame is cool," Marianne remarked.

"It is, it makes you more beautiful," Ben added.

Conis blushed and the flame got stronger. 

Ben chuckled. "Have you been able to explore more of your powers?" he asked, a curious glint in his eye.

"Kind of," Conis replied, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

"Kind of?" Ben prompted, encouraging her to elaborate.

"I think I'm starting to understand them," Conis said thoughtfully. "But I'm going to need more time to fully grasp them," she admitted. "For now, I can still rely on my dials in a fight," she added with a hint of determination.

Ben gently squeezed her shoulder, his tone soft and reassuring. "Take your time. Don't push yourself too hard. We're all here to support you," he said as he pulled her closer, wrapping an arm around her.

Conis leaned into his embrace, resting her head on his chest. She felt the steady rhythm of his heartbeat, and a sense of calm washed over her. She closed her eyes, savoring the warmth and comfort of the moment.

Honey and Marianne laid their on his chest and enjoyed the moment together. They stayed like that for 10 minutes. Ben opened his eyes and looked at the sun. "I am going to rest," Ben remarked.

Marianne slowly open her eyes and nodded. "Okay," she replied. Ben kissed her lips and let go.

Honey also nodded. Ben gave her a quick peck on the lips and let go. 

Conis quickly moved away. She blushed. Ben got up and pressed his lips on her forehead. Conis went red for a second and backed away. 

Ben smiled. She looked cute. "I will see you all in a bit," Ben said. He leaned down and whispered into Marianne's ear, "Especially you." Marianne's smile grew wider and nodded. 

Ben walked to the front of the deck.