New Vacation (7)
I headed to the living quarters where Viola was and started chatting with her.
Viola had been on edge, anxiously worrying that she'd done something wrong ever since returning to the ship.
She'd lived her whole life in complete safety and ignorance, but she'd also spent it constantly watching for others' reactions.
That's why, the moment she saw me and Armonia, she'd instinctively known something was off.
But I explained things in a way she could easily understand, doing my best to reassure her.
"It's true! You didn't do anything wrong, Viola! And it's not a big problem either."
"...Really?"
"Of course!"
Only after listening to me did Viola finally relax, letting out a big sigh of relief as she patted her chest.
"I just... thought it was fireworks, so I reached out because it looked pretty..."
In response to her words, the ether left a trail like stardust, swirling around her before gently settling into her outstretched palm.
The ether I'd seen earlier had just been standoffish inside its glass case, but now it was lively, circling her playfully like it was acting cute.
...Not a bad guy, at least for now.
The problem was that it wasn't malicious, but it was destined to become one.
Now it was time to explain that fate to Viola.
"Viola, there's just one issue, though."
"S-see? I did do something wrong!"
"No, no! That's not it..."
I looked at her calmly and explained.
I gave her a simple rundown on what ether was, avoiding any tough words she might not know.
She listened with the eager curiosity of a student discovering something new, but at the end, she blinked blankly and asked me to repeat myself.
"S-Su-ho... what did you just say?"
"...That ether's probably gonna keep getting in the way of us sleeping together."
"N-no way... It's so sweet..."
The ether fluttered around her like it was fawning over her, trailing sparkling starlight.
From Viola's perspective, she couldn't imagine this substance interfering with our relationship.
Hell, even I was curious.
I had no idea just how aggressive it might get from the description alone.
"...Let's test it out."
I slowly approached Viola, who was sitting in her chair.
The moment I got close, it was like a switch flipped in her—she blushed, closed her eyes, and got ready.
Right as I leaned in to kiss her.
Pssshhh!!
The white starlight ether suddenly formed a diamond-like wall in front of me, blocking my path completely.
Viola opened her eyes at the weird sound, stared at the wall that had appeared before her, and said in surprise,
"Wh-what is this...?"
"Looks like the ether doesn't like me getting close to you."
It wasn't wrong.
I was framing it that way for her.
Meaning: This ether was ruining our happy time, and it'd keep interrupting us whenever it felt like it.
Viola jumped to her feet at my words, pouting as she scolded the ether between us.
"You... stop interrupting..."
Psssh...
The ether wilted at her voice, reverting back to its star-shaped gem form like it'd lost all energy.
It was clearly inanimate, but I could tell—it was hurt and dejected by her words.
No matter how much she likes you, Viola, you're just a pretty gemstone in the end.
People leave after one bad act, no matter how many good ones came before.
Viola, probably frustrated at not getting the kiss she'd been hoping for, started nagging the ether.
"If you do it again, I'm really gonna get mad."
Psssh...
Now it was crystal clear.
The master-servant dynamic between Viola and the ether was set in stone.
When she scolded it, the ether—already bound to her—could only take it.
But pushing too hard wouldn't be good either.
Time to pivot, then...
I kept a straight face, not smirking at how smoothly things were going, and spoke to her as seriously as I could.
"Viola, don't be too hard on it. It's just worried about you."
"That's not how you show concern. I... I don't want to feel suppressed like that again."
"Haha... What does it know? Calm down."
"Sigh... Okay."
I soothed her anger like that, then approached again.
But the ether blocked me once more, glowing with resolve.
It wasn't as aggressive as before, though.
Just standing between us, getting in the way.
Psssh!
It didn't seem to realize that this was only weakening its own position.
Viola shot up again, fuming.
"Su-ho!"
"Yeah?"
"I-I hate it! I want it gone!"
Her thunderbolt declaration hit the ether hard—it flickered wildly, then started circling her desperately, trying to act cute.
But Viola didn't smile back. She waved her hands and yelled,
"Go away! Stop bothering me!"
Swooo...
At her shout, the ether completely lost its will to fight, floating quietly onto the table and dimming its light.
I started calming Viola down as I watched.
"Viola, ease up. It's probably just instinct. Doesn't know people well yet."
"But! I told it to stop, and it keeps interfering... I hate it."
This was a far cry from the usual Viola—always considerate, always yielding.
Why was she acting so emotional? Simple.
She's starting to fully believe what I said earlier.
I'd told her I didn't know how to remove the ether yet.
Then I'd added that as long as it stuck to her, it'd keep ruining our intimacy.
And she'd probably worry my feelings might drift away someday.
Arrogant as it might sound, to Viola, I was everything.
Sure, she yearned to see the world, but she'd broken out of her prison looking straight at me.
So I was someone she absolutely couldn't lose.
And now this thing was getting in the way?
The anxiety that I might leave someday would grip her tight.
I reached out not to the sulking Viola, but to the ether—dim and limp on the table.
"It's gotta be instinct. So don't be too harsh."
"But... like this..."
"Keep persuading it, and it'll get better."
The ether glowed faintly, shifting away from my hand like it was rejecting me.
Not as stubborn as before, though.
"Viola, try convincing it more calmly."
"If Su-ho says so..."
Reluctantly, at my request, she picked up the ether again and stroked it.
Her grumpy expression softened as she spoke gently.
"No more interrupting, okay?"
Shimmer.
"No. If you interrupt again, I really won't play with you anymore."
Shimmer...
It wasn't verbal conversation—just a telepathic exchange of feelings.
After a few more scoldings, Viola floated it into the air, staring it down firmly.
"Never... never interrupt again. Got it?"
Psssh...
The ether just glowed weakly in response.
I looked at her curiously.
"You can talk to it?"
"Not talk exactly... I just feel it."
Her words were vague, but their linked minds let them sense each other's hearts.
I glanced at the ether bobbing in the air, then approached Viola.
She eyed it warily but came to me slowly.
Psssh...
The ether glowed like it wasn't happy, but it didn't block us this time.
...Good.
Step one cleared.
Time for the next.
I pulled her into a hug and whispered softly in her ear.
"Have fun today?"
"Yes! It was... so much fun."
When she'd first come aboard, simple games or cleaning had filled her with joy.
But limits existed.
I was often away, so loneliness crept in, and ship life grew boring.
Today had blown that all away.
Not too often—gotta air it out like this occasionally.
Vacations are fun precisely because they're rare.
Every day off? That's just dull routine.
I leaned in slowly toward Viola's beaming face as she looked up at me with a bright smile.
"Ah..."
She noticed, closed her eyes, and tilted her chin up, ready for my lips.
And then the sound.
Psssh...
The ether watched from the side, radiating displeasure through its glow.
But that was the extent of its protest—a shine of light.
While her eyes were shut, I shot the ether a sly grin.
Watch closely... I'll etch it deep: what the woman you call master looks like in front of me.
Time to school the thing clinging to my woman.
..
..
I rocked my hips slowly, savoring the melody of her moans.
Squelch... squelch... squelch...
"Haah... so good... so good..."
Normally, I'd pound her wildly like a beast, stealing her soul with rough thrusts.
But not today.
Sex was an extension of the date.
It was more like a group picnic with the whole ship crew, but we'd built pleasure calmly through it all.
Unlike the explosive reunions after long absences, I wanted to layer her with cotton-candy sweetness, slow and steady.
Drunk on her moans, I rocked while occasionally glancing aside.
The ether that had been so playful in her palm earlier now sat limply at the bed's edge like a defeated intruder, just watching us.
No eyes, but I felt its gaze.
Perfect. Master-servant bond confirmed.
Before entering, I'd recalled the ethers bound to the other girls.
Red and blue ones.
Different personalities, but one thing in common: protecting their master.
They'd turned hostile toward me at first, but backed off once they realized I was the only one who could save their owners.
That fierce protectiveness proved absolute obedience to their one true master.
I swam my cock through her sopping pussy, stroking her hair.
Squelch... squelch... squelch... squelch.
"Viola... you're so beautiful."
"Haah... Isn't Lena... prettier than someone like me?"
"Nonsense... In my eyes, no woman's prettier than you."
"Haaah!"
...Sorry, Lena.
At my words, she suddenly wrapped her legs around my waist, squeezing with her thighs.
"Su-ho... I love you!"
"Love you too!"
I ramped up my pace right then.
Squelch-squelch-squelch-squelch!
"Viola! Gonna cum!"
"Haaaah! M-me too!"
As her cry echoed, the ether at the bed's foot panicked, glowing and rising.
But Viola's next shout kept it hovering—it couldn't approach.
"Just Su-ho! I only need Su-ho!"
"Me too! Viola, cumming!"
"Cum inside!! Haaaaah!!"
I slammed my hips into her core, and she threw her head back, mouth agape, drool spilling.
Even as my seed flooded her womb, I sensed it.
The ether's agitation...
But it never attacked.
Only after stuffing her full did I catch my breath and kiss her.
She pursed her lips, accepting mine, and we dove in.
"Mmwah. Slurp..."
Kissing her like that, I smiled at the dimly glowing ether at the bed's end.
Feel NTR forever and submit to me, you miracle substance.