#sluzzell

Trax was starting to fell much healthier. She hadn't realized just how sick she had been. Apparently she had been running for weeks and was in such a delirious state she didn't realize it. She had lost a lot of body mass too so Vusiks had been feeding her extra. Vusiks was actually her primary caregiver. They said they wanted her to get used to them as their new master. It was working to and she was enjoying learning about her new leader. One things that fascinated her was that Vusiks had a lover named Sluzzell. Sluzzell was a wizard (a major taboo in normal illithid society but prefectly fine in Cultantum culture) and acted as Vusiks's retainer. Illithids in her old colony never had bondmates so this was new and interesting.

Sluzzell was coming in with another meal for her, setting the tray of brains and cerebral mushrooms across her lap.

"There you go Trax. Hopefully you'll start keeping some fat on your body now." Sluzzell said cheerfully.

"Thank you Sluzzell... may I talk to you?" Trax said pulling the brain into her mouth with her three remaining tentacles.

Sluzzell looked puzzled and sat on the edge if the bed, "Yes of course."

"How did you become bondmates with Master Vusiks?" Trax said sipping some water.

Sluzzell gave her an amused look, "We have been friends since we obtained ceremorphosis. He and I gained hosts around the same time. After that he started to support my training in magic."

Trax nodded, listening intently. Sluzzell chuckled and gave her a knowing look.

"You are interested in Vusiks aren't you Trax?" Sluzzell said.

Trax was caught off guard by the question. She fumbled for a moment and nearly choked on her mushrooms. Sluzzell laughed as Trax coughed.

"I'll take that as a yes." Sluzzell said smugly.

"I- well to be honest yes. I remember love. My host had a few husbands she rather liked and many children. Drow don't show love the way most species do, but my host had a tender spot for her family. I don't know if I love Vusiks the same way though." Trax said

"I think you do know." Sluzzell said warmly.

Trax was blushing even harder now. She covered her face with her hands. Sluzzell laughed and pat her leg.

"There there, its cute! You should tell him how you feel." Sluzzell said.

"Aren't you mad I'm interested in your partner?" Trax said.

"Most in our colony are polyamorous. Relationships rarely are just two." Sluzzell said.

Trax nodded and her tentacles curled slightly, "Do you think I have a chance?"

Sluzzell nodded, taking her plate. "More than a chance. I'm sure of it."

Sluzzell left the room and waiting outside was Vusiks, looking very pleased as they stroked their tentacles.

"My master, it is rude to eavesdrop." Sluzzell teased.

"Sluzzell make plans to move Trax to my bedroom for the rest of her recovery." Vusiks said.

Sluzzell laughed, "Already claiming her huh?"

Vusiks grabbed Sluzzell's tentacles in their own, pressing their foreheads together. A kiss in their language. "Of course. I always get what I want."

Sluzzell shuttered slightly with a blush and leaned against Vusiks, "I'll have her moved soon."