The Mech Touch novel Chapter 2006

Chapter 2006 Class System

After a long and exhausting day at work, Ves and Gloriana eventually wrapped up their design session. They ate supper with Dr. Ranya and the other important guests on the Scarlet Rose before retiring to their stateroom.

After spending an evening cuddling with each other while they watched some news programs, they got ready for bed.

As Gloriana cozily settled in their bed, Ves began to look hopeful at her as he laid on the other side.

He glanced at the bodyguards standing vigilantly at the sides. He also threw a look at Lucky and Clixie, who were perched together on a floating cat bed.

Though he felt a bit disturbed by the lack of privacy, his previous experience made him a lot less shy about his 'performance'.

He slowly scooted over until his body was right next to his dozing girlfriend.

"Gloriana?"

"Yes, honey?"

"Would you like to.."

She yawned. "I'm tired, Ves. We have a lot of design work in store tomorrow. Let's make sure we have a good night's rest so that our fully-refreshed brains can handle all of the strain we will put it under when we link up our implants again."

That sounded distinctly unromantic to Ves. His drive was already starting to stutter.

"Uhm.. don't you want to.. you know.."

He reached out with his hand to place it on the curve of the small of her back. Just as his hand reached its destination, Gloriana mercilessly swatted it away!

"Bad Ves! This isn't the time for fun!"

"But.. but.. Didn't you enjoy—"

"—That was then, this is now! You don't get to have a piece of me until I say so, is that clear?"

Ves looked dejected. "Yes.."

"Great! Now go to sleep. If I want to have some fun, I'll dismiss the guards, but until then you better keep your hands to yourself, is that clear?"

He nodded.

"Good night, Ves."

"Good night..."

Ves did not have a good night.

The next day, Gloriana was all smiles as she began to partake her breakfast while her cat was eating from a bowl placed right next to her plate.

"Miaow!"

"Hihihi! I love you too, Clixie!"

Lucky on the other hand curiously poked a morose-looking Ves as he listlessly shoveled his high-calorie food through his gullet.

"Meow?"

"It's not that simple, Lucky."

"Meow."

"Hahaha. No. Her bodyguards would crucify me. Humans aren't supposed to do that!"

"Meow." Lucky threw a contemptuous expression at Ves before floating away.

Even his own cat regarded him as a loser!

"At least I got some, unlike you!" Ves hissed after his departing pet!

"What are you talking about, Ves?" Gloriana looked up at him from the other side of the table.

"Ah, nothing, hahaha!" Ves awkwardly rubbed the back of his head. "I won't be joining you at the design lab in the morning. The fleet is just about to exit FTL, which means I'll be meeting with the Larkinson elders."

"Is it about letting outsiders into the clan?"

He nodded.

"You know my stance on the matter. I think you should really consider accepting Calabast's proposal. Though I don't like the woman, I think she is right in this case. The Larkinson Clan can be something more as long as you can navigate all of the challenges."

"It's not up to me." He shrugged. "This is such a sensitive matter that only the support of the Larkinson Assembly can legitimize this measure."

His girlfriend shook her head. "I think you're wrong. Your influence among your fellow clansman is very high. You're the Devil Tongue, right? If you really want to, you can always put your persuasive talents to use in this instance."

"Calabast already suggested something similar." Ves frowned. "I rejected her, because you know why? My so-called Devil Tongue should only be directed towards my enemies. I would never unleash it against friendlies, let alone my own relatives!"

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