Nice and Soft

Draig awoke the next day feeling hazy, Ari was already up though she didn't seem to be in the cave at the moment.

So that begged the question of who was clinging to his arm this time, looking down he was met with a small spider head staring him in the eyes.

Casting the blanket aside, what he saw was something quite different, it was the Arachne queen however she seemed to have human legs and human everything. Looking at the spider on her head it was missing it's front limbs.

He tried to remember what had happened yesterday but certain parts seemed fuzzy, as he made to move the Queen awoke.

"Are you up already darling" came the sleepy statement as the woman stretched presenting her assets to the killer who looked away.

"What are you doing here" asked Draig

"Well we couldn't stay in the old cave so I was at a bit of a loss, then I thought of you. It seems only fair that after you explored my cave so suddenly that I should return the favor." whispered the queen seductively as she touched the tender hole.

Draig stood up confused beyond belief, looking around again he noticed a new entrance to the cave at the back. There he could see several blushing faces.

"Girls, come and greet our kind host." called the Queen draping herself over Draig.

"Yes mother." came the response as an onslaught of girls came forth placing kisses wherever they could get their lips.

The killer was at a loss.

"Dear, do try to be gentle in the future. Neither me nor my daughters are experienced in such rough play." spoke the Queen as she kissed Draig's cheek before walking to the new cave entrance.

The younger Arachne all giggled moving their naked bodies into the tunnel they had made all promising to come see him soon.

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'What the hell happened yesterday' thought Draig as he stepped out of the cave however along the way he noticed a Kimono along with a letter.

{Dear Darling

The girls and I are so pleased to have you so please wear this and think of us as you go about your day.

P.S. it's made from all of our first silk}

The letter then had a smattering of different lip prints that made it longer than it needed to be.

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Stepping outside in his new robe, Draig couldn't help but marvel at the comfort it brought.

"Is the spider lady gone" asked Ari peeking inside.

"Can you tell me what happened yesterday?" asked Draig.

"She said something about giving her a rough treatment, exploring her cave?" asked Draig causing Ari to blush.

"You explored a lot of caves yesterday and a lot of people got rough treatment." answered Ari rubbing her sore keister.

"Ah, I get it." nodded Draig not getting it at all.

'It was nothing personal, just upholding my end of the Alliance pact.' thought Draig believing they meant him cutting off her legs and evicting them.

'These spiders are surprisingly gracious' thought Draig as he wouldn't be able to give a gift to a person who evicted him from his home.

"So did SHE make you that." asked Ari looking at the robe with spite.

"Yeah, she and her daughters made for me. Said it was from their first silk." nodded Draig causing the goblin to look as if she took an arrow to the chest.

Ari stared at the robe with more hate.

As he was thinking of silk he suddenly had an idea, turning back to go see see the Queen but was stopped when to unfamiliar faces appeared.

"Sir, we have returned and once again seek your assistance, we have brought proper offerings this time so we hope that you will hear us out." bowed Fide looking to Katz uncertainly, the two seemed winded but Draig was just confused as to who they were.

"We humbly ask that you stop the orcs that are approaching our territories." bowed Katz.

"Ari who are these people." asked Draig who shrugged her shoulders.

"Forgive us, He is Katz leader of the Cat clan" introduced Fide

"He is Fide leader of the Dog clan" introduced Katz as they lifted their heads.

Behind them two girls sat, one with dog ears and the other with a cat's, this brought him even more confusion.

"Alright but why are you asking me?" asked Draig confused.

"The Corpse Queen and Dragon Matriarch recommended you as the only person that could help." answered the duo in unison.

'Of course.' thought Draig.

"Look, I appreciate the vote of confidence but I don't even know you." started Draig only for the two to motion for the girls.

"Please accept our offerings, the Heiress of his cat clan." spoke Fide

'The Heiress of the Dog clan" continued Katz as the two girls looked at Draig doubtfully.

"Dad, is this a joke." asked the dog girl.

"This is who I'm supposed to give myself up to for the good of the clan?" continued the cat girl.

Draig couldn't help but remark how these two duos seemed like the opposite of the old saying of 'like cats and dogs' hell they were speaking as if they were the same person or soul mates.

"He doesn't look that strong" spoke dog girl

'In fact he looks weak" stated the cat girl as the duo looked at each other and nodded.

'Weak?' thought Draig as his gaze hardened.

Walking to a tree he pulled his fist back and let if fly turning it to saw dust causing the eyes of those present to widen.

"Ten percent." stated Draig looking at the group.

"I'm sorry sir" bowed Fide seeing some hope

"We don't understand" continued Katz.

"Ten percent of my power." stated Draig causing the duo to look at him like a deity.

The two girls behind them were sitting wide eyed.

"Please forgive our daughter's insolence, they are still young and do not understand the distance between the earth and the heavens." apologized Fide

"Please give us your protection." bowed Katz

At this point the duo's tails nudge their daughters who quickly bowed.

"Please accept us Lord, we will be sure to please." spoke the two in unison.

Draig looked at the duo in shock.

"Accept our offering" bowed the group in unison causing Draig to just stare while Ari off to side puffed her cheeks as she watched the interaction.

"What offering!?" cried Draig losing his cool at this phrasing.

"Lord, I assure you that Yuri though inexperienced will do her best." spoke the Dog girl

"Kari is young and willing to learn your tastes" added the cat girl causing Draig to stare at the men who not so subtly gave thumbs up.

As if receiving a signal the two girls pranced forward and pressed their assets together.

'Hidden technique...' thought Yuri her bushy canine tail wagging seductively

'Valley of Wonder' came Kari's thought as her tail swayed playfully.

"Fine, I'll help." sighed Draig looking away from 'the valley of wonder'.

"Thank you sir" started Fide

"No, thank you Lord" nodded Katz as they bowed three times together.

"Whatever... let me get changed" sighed Draig as he had intended to don his armor however upon entering his cave the armor was nowhere in sight.

Instead he found another note.

{Dear Darling

Mother said your armor was horribly dirty and worn, knowing you would appreciate our gift and wouldn't want to dirty it. We made a work robe, I hope you like it just as much even though it's not our 'First' silk.

P.S. Come down stairs later and look for Aria}

This time the letter only had one set of lips pressed at the bottom.

"That's sweet." smiled Draig

'Dwarves lost out on some good neighbors.' thought Draig as he donned a pitch black kimono with pink petals along the base.

He laid the first on his trunk wanting to keep it off the ground, this act didn't go unnoticed as several sets of eyes could be seen watching this action.

As soon as Draig left giggles could be heard as several Arachne burst into the cave and grabbed the Kimono sniffing it as they scurried back through their tunnel. Their united thoughts being.

'Mother would want to smell too'

If Draig was aware of these odd thoughts and stalker like habits he would rethink his initial considerations.

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Stepping outside Ari looked at the robe confused.

"Where's your armor." asked the Goblin queen quizzically.

"Oh the Arachne are cleaning it for me, they made me this robe though so I guess it's okay. I'm pretty strong after all." chuckled Draig causing Ari to look towards the cave in suspicion.

-------------New Webton-------

Down below Draig's enclave was the makings of new Webton, in a cavernous like space several balled up 'nests' could be seen with holes in the side acting as entrances. In the center a very large 'nest' could be seen that all the Arachne were gathering in.

"Behold my daughters, can you smell him." came the Queen's voice as she and her daughters took deep inhales of Draig's armor relishing in the prevailing scent of blood and sweat.

"It's intoxicating mother" came on shout.

"I want to bathe in it' said another

"I want to rub it all over until I reek of him' came the final cry causing them all to squeal in unison.

It was at this moment that the group from upstairs came down carrying the robe catching the queen's gaze.

"Mother he likes it" came the cry as the brought the robe to her where she then caressed it and hugged it close as she took a deep breath of the fabric.

It was mixture of all their scents combined with Draig's own that seemed to almost cause the Queen's eyes to roll into the back of her head.

"Mother us too." came the unanimous demand.

"Of course my dears, mother wouldn't deprive you of this pleasure." smiled the Queen as she took one more breath and handed off the robe. While her daughters took turns sniffing the robe like a bunch of junkies she buried her face into his armor.

'Ah I feel like a hatchling again... it's all because of you curious fingers. Even my daughters are not immune to this disease.' thought the Queen as she blushed with bliss.

The cult like behavior was something that one would find disturbing should it ever be brought to light.

------Above ground-------

Ari stared at the robe before rushing off towards Gob Glow.

"Where are you going?" asked Draig as it was odd Ari wouldn't come with him.

"I have to take care of things in Gob Glow" called the Goblin as she left without another word.

This left Draig with the four beast people.

"Well lead the way." gestured Draig causing the quartet to nod as they began to sprint.

However their speed left much to be desired in the killer's eyes.

Seeing the ease at which Draig was keeping pace the group sped up but no matter what he just wouldn't lose pace with them, it was something that was starting to become a matter of pride as they ran even faster. It was like this that a race of sorts ensued.