"Okay, I have the tea," Lady Madison said, coming out of the kitchen. She had a tray in her hands with a teapot and three teacups. She looked and saw Shalista sitting in a chair near a table. "Sophia's still changing?"
Shalista nodded. "Yep. She's a cutie. I can't wait to see what she trots out here in.
Lady Madison set the tea on the table Then, she poured tea for each of them and sat. "I hope you like mint tea. It's Sophia's favorite."
That's when Sophia came down the hall. She had changed into a green short-sleeved shirt, brown pleated leather skirt, and white knee-high boots. Her dagger was safely tucked in a sheathe strapped to her left thigh. "Whew. I feel better now that I've changed."
Shalista's mouth fell agape. "Oh my...those legs!"
Sophia looked down. "Huh? What wrong with my legs?"
"Nothing except that they're too perfect," Shalista answered. "Your thighs are so thick and thunderous, but not fat or flabby. If I were into women, I'd want to lick them. I'll be you've won as many hearts with those legs as you've pierced with that dagger."
"I'm only nineteen," Sophia said. "I don't have much experience in the ways of the heart. I haven't even been approached by a single guy, yet...though my legs do get a lot of compliments." She then sniffed the air. "Is that mint tea?"
"Hot and already poured," Lady Madison said.
Sophia sat next to Lady Madison, picked up her cup, sat back, crossed her legs, and took a long sip. "Ah, yes. It's been a long time I've been able to experience bliss like this." She looked at Lady Madison. "So who's this new friend you've made in my absence?"
Shalista stood, struck a dramatic pose, and said, "I am Shalista the Siren, age thirty-three. I am a traveler roaming the world in search of riches and renown."
Sophia coughed and spat up the tea she was drinking. "What? Did you say thirty-three? I could have sworn you were seventeen."
Shalista laughed. "I do look young, don't I? I must say, though, you're the first person to ever assume I was that young."
"It wasn't a compliment," Sophia said. "I meant you are childishly immature."
Shalista looked down at her and smiled. "I don't want to hear that from someone who almost got killed trying to play a prank on her boss, then laughed about it like an insane women."
Sophia looked down. "Point taken. My ribs still hurt."
"Don't trade barbs with me, child," Shalista said. "Hurt feelings are all you'll get. If this were a sexy legs competition though, there's no way I could beat you."
Sophia looked at Shalista. "You're really obsessed with my legs, aren't you?"
"You HAVE seen them, right?" Shalista asked. "I mean, they are yours."
"Okay, I'm going to change," Lady Madison said. "I don't feel comfortable being seen like this by Sophia."
"No, don't!" Shalista and Sophia shouted, shooting pleading looks her way.
"What?" she asked.
"It's fine," Sophia said. "You don't have to worry about whether you look bad in front of me. I like it. I certainly don't think less of you because of it." She slapped her legs. "It's not as if I have any right to look down on your armor when I'm wearing this."
"Are you sure?" Lady Madison asked.
"You're still Lady Madison, no matter what you're wearing," Sophia said. "You're still that powerful woman who has won many victories for Empora. You're still the woman who strikes fear into the heart of those who dare attack this great Empire of ours. Still the woman I want to be like...be can never measure up to."
"Sophia..." Lady Madison started to say.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
"Should I answer it?" Shalista asked. "I know you have an image to protect and all."
Lady Madison shook her head. "No, it's my house and you were right with what you said earlier. If I can't wear sexy armor at home, I shouldn't have bought it." She stood, swallowed her pride, and headed for the door.
Opening it, she saw Lady Glinda and Lady Iocasta wearing sexy armor. Lady Iocasta looked nervous, while Lady Glinda looked pissed. "Oh, you two. I wasn't expecting you over. What brings you here today?"
"I-is Ms. Shalista in?" Lady Iocasta asked.
"Yes, she is," Lady Madison answered.
Shalista wandered over. "I heard my name. What's going on?" Then, she saw Lady Glinda and Lady Iocasta. "Oh, look at you two. You look guys look delish. So, what did you need me for?"
Lady Glinda blushed and looked at the ground. "I've never been so frickin' embarrassed in my life. I'm mean, I'm a knight and I'm barely covered."
"Excuse my friend," Lady Iocasta said. "We've come to learn from you. Please teach us how to be sexy warriors."
"You really want to become sexy warriors?" Shalista asked.
Lady Glinda grumbled. "When you beat us the other day, it was both humbling and embarrassing. We were wearing all that armor and there were two of us and you were barely covered, yet we still got our asses thoroughly kicked. We started to wonder if maybe there was something to fighting in sexy armor, so we bought some and came over." She dropped to her knees and kowtowed. "Please teach us, Shalista. Teach us the art of fighting in sexy armor."
Lady Iocosta kowtowed as well. "I am of the same sentiment."
"Stand," Shalista said.
The two knights did so.
"Turn around."
Lady Glinda and Lady Iocasta gave each other a confused look, did so.
Shalista nodded and said, "Yes, I can work with you. To the training grounds."
Lady Glinda and Lady Iocasta looked at each other, then gasped and blushed.
"What?" Shalista asked. "This is what you wanted, right?"
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