"<Oh. Well...not gonna lie, Master, this is really disappointing. Wait, I know! How about, like, a cheat day, maybe once a week or so>?" Suggested Luxuria hopefully.

"Absolutely not," Huffed Aria indignantly.

"<Hmph, I wasn't talking to you>."

"Yeah, well, I'm very much involved, so I'm not just going to stay out of it."

It was the next day, the 17th of October, 2169, around midday. And I'd just summoned Luxuria to update her on my new relationship status.

I did think about just telling her in my head, but that felt wrong, like I was taking the easy way out.

"<Come on, Master, isn't there another option? Just the tip>?"

"Sorry, but no. Of course, you're free to continue watching porn and stuff, but I'm not going to get involved anymore," I replied firmly.

"<Damn it, I can sense that you really mean that, I don't feel any hesitance, that's disappointing>," Sighed Luxuria, her shoulders slumping.

"Uh, I can set you up on dating apps or something," I offered, as I patted her shoulder.

"<No, that's okay. I'm not interested in that>."

"Wait, really? I thought, since you're the Apostle of Lust and all, you'd be fine with anyone. Uh, no offense," Chimed in Aria sheepishly.

"<Not exactly. I'm not sexually interested in any humans besides Master...that said, I'd be down to hook up with another human if it's with Master, like a threesome, or more>."

"Huh, so that's how it works," Responded Aria in bemusement, looking a bit awkward.

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, Luxuria, but there's no room for compromise here. If there's anything non-sexual I can to make it up to you, say the word," I added with an apologetic smile.

"<It's fine, Master. I don't want anything else. I'm fine with just continuing to be allowed to chill in the rec room from time to time, you don't need to do anything else>," She shook her head.

I do feel bad, but I just can't accommodate her desires anymore. I promised Aria that I'd never do anything to hurt her, and I fully intend to keep that promise.

"Sorry again. I'll withdraw you now, I'll summon you again later, so-...," I began.

"Actually, wait...is it alright if I talk to her in private for a bit, Kai? I kinda feel bad, so, um...yeah," Spoke up Aria.

"Huh? I mean, sure, that's fine. What exactly do you want to talk to her about, though?" I asked her curiously.

"Honestly, I'm not sure. It's just...I don't know, I feel like I need to have a one on one conversation with her, without you around. I feel like she'll be more honest if you aren't here."

Ah, so that's what it's about.

"Well, so long as it'll only be a conversation, that's fine. No hostilites, Luxuria. Oh, and if she asks you to keep whatever you talk about a secret, listen to her and don't tell me," I instructed.

"<Yeah, okay, Master>," She nodded, a bemused look on her face.

"Thanks, Kai, I really appreciate it," Smiled Aria, before I reached out and patted her head.

"Sure, don't mention it. I'll be in the rec room, let me know when you're done," I replied, before heading out of the bedroom and shutting the door behind me.

<You sure that's wise?>

<While it's highly unlikely that Luxuria will break any of the ground rules you set, I'm not so sure this is a good idea>

Yeah, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous. But it'll be fine, I'll just have to trust that Aria knows what she's doing.

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"<So, uh...what's this about>?" Inquired Luxuria warily.

"Well, um...I'm not really sure. I don't have anything in particular in mind, so-...oh, I know! Earlier, you said that you didn't sense any hesitation in Kai, right? Is that really true?" I asked her.

"<Yeah, as much as I hate to admit it, there was absolute certainty in his sentiment>," She responded with a grumble, before adding, "<What, don't tell me you don't have faith in Master>?"

"No, that's not it...I trust him, it's just that this is a big change, so I wouldn't blame him if he had some regrets about, um...not getting to, you know, do stuff with you and other women," I muttered awkwardly.

"<Huh, well, aren't you an innocent one? And yes, I'd imagine that most people would have second thoughts, but I didn't sense anything of the sort in Master...evidently, his love for you far exceeds his lust. Of course, that doesn't mean his lust doesn't exist anymore...and it'll be upto you to sate it. Think you can handle that>?" She inquired with a smirk.

"H-Huh? I, um...m-maybe not right now, but eventually, I-...I mean, it's not like I'm not interested in that stuff, I-I've just never done it before. S-Sure, I've thought about it, but...," I stuttered, before trailing off in embarrassment.

W-Wait, what am I saying?! She doesn't need to know all that!

"<Oh? You've thought about it, have you? Elaborate on that...what exactly have you thought about? Have you thought about Master? Have you pleasured yourself while thinking about him and-...>?" She smirked, narrowing her eyes at me.

"Th-That's none of your business!"

"<Heh, in other words, that's a yes. Oh, but there's nothing to be embarrassed about, it's perfectly natural...here's the thing though, Master's got a lot of experience, while you've got none.

And there's no shame in that, but it's unlikely that you'll be able to adequately please him...unless, of course, you had some instruction. Mm, I do believe I've caught your attention>," She whispered, as she circled me at a slow, deliberate pace.

"W-Well, I..."

"<So, how about a deal? You don't have to agree to it, of course, but you should at least hear me out. What do you say>?"

"I, um...well, I suppose I could at least hear you out..."

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