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Absolute Focus...quite a crazy ability...but it explains how Abu is able to problem solve so quickly...and how Frin can work her magic in the court-room. Not easy to really...focus during a big fight. But if Frin can do it, and Abu can under stress...I should be able to!

Date: December 24th Location: Orez Delivery Company Basement Time: 1:43 pm

Two weeks passed since the dragoon of fire had started his training with Frin. Though this weekend Frin was unable to join him, being backed up a bit in her work from the training. Although Michael felt bad, she told him it was okay and that she was glad to see him smile more. He was making some progress but he was going slower than she thought, seeing that the dragoon's focus still was out of whack from his depression. Frin however had no doubt if she could get him out of his funk, he would definitely master the Absolute Focus in no time flat. In the meantime, the dragoon did his best not to bring his mood down miles below the surface of the planet. He made his choice and planned on calling Abu later tonight about the situation regarding Aisarue, knowing that he had to do what was best.

Ruru had given up trying to cheer his friend up, working double time as the holidays meant increased business. Ruru wouldn't be back for until tomorrow, having been gone for over a week from so many people needing fast deliveries around the planet. The boxes he was shipping were rather small but it was located all over the planet. Even with his wind, it would take a good amount of time to get to each location and come back, not counting if he were to get something to eat or stick around for post delivery business. If anything it would probably be slower than a slug day with him sulking all day, his P.I.C. on a dresser beside his bed while he laid and stared blankly into the ceiling, "......................ack!", he yelped, his P.I.C. going off and shocking him to the point where he fell off the bed. Very few people know his number, quite afraid to answer considering he did not want to be around anyone like a hermit in exile.

The name Dahlia appeared above in the screen in holographic 3D, wondering what she could want. He kept himself peeking from the other end of the bed until the call stopped, sighing in disappointment as he already felt bad for willingly ignoring the call. A minute after, the screen of his P.I.C. flashed the words "1 new message", awaiting input from the user, "...I should..see what she wants. I can't be that rude...she's trying to be nice.", he thought, climbing into the bed and taking the P.I.C. in his hands to play the message. A holographic screen appeared in front of him, looking like a video message was left in place of a voice one.

In 3d, he found himself face first rather revealing cleavage, though not real, made him flinch and quickly put the P.I.C. down on the dresser, "Hmm...oh right the camera is here...", muttered Dahlia, wearing a satin red top that barely covered anything before the camera shifted to her face, "Eura, please answer. It's important! Kayla and I got word that your pass is ready! It took nearly a month...but it's ready! They need you to come down here now! It's not a good idea to keep those...well politically correct snakes waiting. We want to take you to a very famous place to get some food, though I hear the price is quite high....But you're a gentleman, so you'll treat us right? Answer back soon. I'm with Kayla at her place!", she said with a cute hiss, pointing the camera to side to show Kayla yelling at her slave Steve for scratching one of her priceless statues. She seemed pretty miffed, holding a vase that looked rather pricy but hard to see a scratch on it at all.

Dahlia laughed nervously, turning it back to her, going up from her chest, then to her face, "Well you get the idea. We're ready whenever you are...just reply soon please, or you'll miss out on good food and letting a pretty lady down.", she pleaded, giving a smooch at the camera, followed by a wink before putting the phone in her cleavage without ending the call. It wasn't until about 10 seconds later that she realized, making Michael raise an eyebrow over what he saw, and covering his face for a moment, "Okay...she seems to be happy, though I feel sorry for Steve. If I recall he'll end up doing so many chores....I...really don't feel like going. But she is trying make amends...", he wondered, scratching his head at the obvious choice as she went through alot of trouble to allow him access.

He grabbed the P.I.C. and pressed redial on the holographic screen, Dahlia quickly answering though doing so from her breasts and seeing the view of her pulling it out from her cleavage with a smile, "Ah that was was fast. Did I call you while you were getting ready?", she asked, her tongue flicking at at him playfully. The 3D screen was really a marvel, almost as if she was right there with him. Michael gave her a smile back and nodded, taking a seat on his bed once more, "Yea kinda. I'll be ready in 15...can you call me when you arrive at the place though? I don't want to cause a ruckus like last time", he requested, remembering how rough the guard were and how rules were with humans there. Dahlia nodded and blew a kiss at him, the dragoon simply waving back and ending the call. There were a few things he had to get, grabbing a towel and speeding off to shower. If he was going, he had to check on many things, such as temperature, and what to bring considering he was going out with females. He recalled reading an article on what to do, but wondering if it applied to female snakes.

So much to do...clothing...food....maybe dragging Eurasia with Kayla and myself for a good time?...No no...he isn't thinking about that now. Just...going to have fun. Even if the fun I want probably won't happen <3

Date: December 24th Location: Colossus Mall Teleportation Arrival Area, Snake City of Calimas Time: 2:04 pm

It was a very sunny day, having a temperature of 24c, a very comfy temperature for snakes to be out and about. Michael looked at his P.I.C. and saw that Calimas had a year round sub-tropical climate that was made for snakes to sunbathe any day of the year. Dahlia and Kayla arrived on time, noticing that the dragoon was a couple of minutes late, "Hmm...he must be getting really prepared. You said you know a nice place to eat right?", asked Dahlia, dressed in a yellow blouse and a matching yellow skirt, though rather short on her. She was slithering back and forth in front of the arrival area, Kayla just relaxing and shining the 3 gems on her waist.

Kayla preferred a very thin magenta top that barely covered her nice chest, though smaller than Dahlia's, was quite nice against her light brown scales and yellow underscales. Her Magenta skirt with a pink outline was her preferred wear, keeping 3 of her favorite gems, two red and one blue strapped against her at all times for flair. Fashion and gems were two of her favorite loves, aside from sunbathing and lotion all over her long sensual body. Usually she'd wear more jewelry but she chose to only wear one ring on her left hand since she had plans for today. After checking her nails, she slithered up to her friend and patted her on the shoulder with a smile, "Relax sweety. You said he was honest and reliable. He'll be here, and I'm sure he'll give a good reason. Steve tries his best to explain anything bad he does. Doesn't stop me from punishing him though for scratching my collectable and valuable possessions though.", she said while smirking, Dahlia chuckling and giving her friend a hug from the front.

The sound of sparks made the two snakes turn their heads, seeing a bright flash that indicated someone was teleporting in. Immediately the dragoon of fire had arrived, shaking his head as his hair was still slightly wet. He was wearing something different for such a nice day, going with dark blue jean shorts, and a black short sleeve button shirt that had a sunrise design on the lower half of the shirt. Dahlia was a bit surprised, not ever seeing him in shorts before. His legs were smooth, which was interesting as most males chose not to shave their legs, the human giving a smile as the two snakes separated. Kayla however did not seem too happy as she pointed to the clock at the tippy top of the teleportation pillar, "Eurasia, you are aware it is 2:06 right? You are 6 minutes late. I trust you have a good reason to have kept two beautiful women waiting?", she said, folding her arms and looking somewhat annoyed.

Michael remembered seeing that expression when she was angry with Steve, rubbing his shoulder and looking up at the snake that towered above his 6'4". Kayla stood a few inches shorter than Dahlia, who was 8'8" upright but having a much longer body length, "Erm...I'm sorry Kayla. I was looking for the right wear but all of my jeans were in the wash. Plus I had to get money ready. Didn't want to have to go back home if I had forgotten anything. But hello to you both!", he said trying to give his best smile for what is supposed to be a nice day out. Kayle gave a smirk and patting the dragoon on the head, "Alright, we'll forgive you if you're a good boy. But first before anything, we have to stop at the Council first. We're due at 2:45 pm for your pass approval meeting.", explained Kayla, Dahlia suddenly tugging Michael by the arm and squeezing him against her bosom.

"Nice to see you too Dahlia..", he said with his face smooshed against soft snake, his cheeks being pressed against each other as she hugged tightly. Kayla tapped Dahlia on her shoulder and reminded her of the time, which was currently 2:08 pm. It was about a 20 minute slither to the Central Hall building and another 7 minutes to slither up to the meeting room with the council. Dahlia did not want to be late or even on time, hoping that Being a bit early would tip things in their favor. Quickly she set him down and led the way, Michael shaking off the sudden squeeze he got and following behind, Kayla quickly slithering past him to join her friend in conversation regarding plans for the day.

It took them about 18 minutes to reach Central Hall, Michael having seen that statue of Non and now remembering again to ask Abu about it as he had forgotten. The snake guards stopped the trio, with Dahlia swiftly reaching into her cleavage for the paper work regarding their meeting. It was 2:23 pm and the guards saw that they were early as they should be, the guard that had taken the paper putting it close to his nose as if to inspect it but doing so to get a whiff of that sexy snake he saw in front of him. Quickly he cleared his throat and let them through, the other guard promptly slapping his co-worker for not sharing the paper. Michael was unsure why they seemed annoyed, going through the empty white marble hallways. There were some guards posted at key hallways but overall there was little hustle and bustle until they reached the main gate.

A familiar red scaled, dark spotted snake with blonde hair was guarding the main entrance to the council as per usual. But his fellow co-guard was not, the black snake with white spots was no where to be seen, "Guiten, good to see you again.", remarked Dahlia, having talked to him several times outside of this very secure building. He was a sweetheart to her surprise and rather interesting fella in bed. He was one of the few pythons she knew, knowing that they hailed far away mostly but a few would stay in the capital since they are usually the strongest in brute strengths out of every kind of snake. Kayle merely nodded in his direction, remembering him from before and doing the respectful thing to give a light greeting, "Guiten, still keeping the council safe I see."

The red snake put his sword down and hugged Dahlia, giving a smile as he lifted her up and kissed her on the cheek, "Oh hiya to you Coral Cutie. I see you brought Kayla and the little human. Forgot you had an appointment today...been a bit disappointed that Shazz had to go back home. There's trouble brewing and I can't go help. Council needs one of the best keeping them safe.", he explained, giving a wave to Kayla and nodding in the human's direction. Michael gave a wave in return, getting a pat on the head by the large snake, "I'll give you credit. It has been years since anyone, even less a human, gotten a pass. I hope you understand the responsiblity you will carry while you hold that with you.", continued the guard python, the dragoon's hair getting messed slightly.

"You all...remember your place, and respect the council. Go on in, they'll join you in 12 minutes. Keep quiet and remember, *Ascendancy through Solidarity*.", remarked Guiten, pushing on the massive doors that had an imprint of a hand on it. Dahlia left him with the papers and a kiss on his neck and winked, grabbing the dragoon by the wrist and pulling him into the room. This time the three were ready for the brightness, slithering right in and hearing the loud thud behind them. It was pretty much how Michael remembered the large room, being highly decorated, with Gold Satin banners showing of their symbol of unity. Three snakes intertwined together to form a circle, with a sun in the middle of the circle, with the words Guiten said under it.

Up one floor above were tables, three separately spaced from each other but currently empty at the moment. The council was not ready to see them, the three being 10 minutes early but taking their time to see them. Dahlia had the papers ready and Kayla admired the jewels on her hips, shining them and enjoying the sunlight beating down on her scales and face. After ten minutes of boring waiting, there was the sound of a bell along with the sound of a door opening from the far end of the room on the higher level.

Three snakes slithered in and sat at their tables, all three which were at the previous meeting. The old snakess Riadige in her navy blue robe with ruby jewels embroidered into the shoulders of the fabric slithered in first, with Zicfore coming in behind her. He was the one Michael recognized better, the red robed brown scaled snake with sapphire jewels instead of the ruby ones that Riadige had. His voice was powerful and carried authority and presence with it, seeing right behind him someone new.

It was a snake similiar to Guiten, being a thicker snake than the rest. Thick enough to have trouble slithering in properly and entered slower than the rest. He was a gray scaled python, dressed in a black set of robes with white pearls instead of jewels, showing that he was indeed different from the rest. Zicfore slithered up to the highest seat in the middle, with Riadige sitting to the left and the other snake to the right. Dahlia and Kayla straightened up as Zicfore cleared his throat, holding the papers that Dahlia left with Guiten, meaning that he slithered over quickly to drop them off as she expected.

"Ahem...arriving early, good. Means that we can get this small matter of business sooner than later. Start of business is to take care of formalities. Previously when we met, it was not an official meeting. But this time, you have an appointment so now you get the privilege being aware of who you are in the presence of. I am Zicfore, Representative of this land where Calimas resides in the center like the sun in the solar system.", he started, Michael giving a nod as he then pointed to the left, "She is Riadige...representative of the Mountainous region to the colder north. Our brothers the Ezcols reside.", he continued, the dragoon turning and seeing her glare at him.

"Don't take this the wrong way, I could care less if you knew who I was. If it wasn't part of the code, you don't deserve to know anything about us, or the pass.", she hissed, the dragoon not flinching or answering, merely nodding in acceptance of her dislike of him. Zicfore shook his head at her speciesist attitude, which was strong even for their kind. He then pointed to the large snake to the right, who was taller than even him, "Alright...continuing on this is Qlanti. He hails overseas where our python bretheron live in the more warmer climate.", he explained, the large python looking down at the human from his high seat with a somewhat intimidating look on his face, then merely giving a light smile with a nod.

Least the other snake didn't hate his guts thought Michael, giving a nod again. Kayla was merely listening as she had nothing to really add, being a citizen she was well aware who everyone was. Dahlia was learning something new, learning more about the area aside from learning what made her friend hiss and coil up in delight. Zicfore cleared his throat and looked down on the paper to see the next order of business, "We had one more representative but he couldn't make it...Okay, with that aside. You are Eurasia Michael, the infamous dragoon of fire who is also known as the Vernier Warrior. This information is correct?", he asked, Michael surprised that he knew his full name as not many people knew. However it was indeed correct and he nodded, Zicfore pleased that so far everything was going smoothly.

"Don't be shy on speaking if you have questions. Regardless of what Ria may say to you, they are here to grant their approve to the pass that you are recieving today. You have mine already don't worry. The two listed here vouched for you...and I'm honestly shocked you are acquainted with such famous celebrities.", Zicfore remarked, Michael raising an eyebrow and looking side to side at Kayla and Dahlia. Kayla merely glanced back and then focused to shining her nails, then Dahlia patting him on the head as she noticed he was confused, "Not us silly. Part of the requirement of getting you this pass was recommending two very very well known and respected people to vouch for you. Honestly that was not easy...but I talked to your friend Ruru and he sent both Frin Hirk and Abu my way.", explained Dahlia, making sense as Frin was a world famous defense attorney and Abu was known all over for his invention of P.I.C.s with the addition teleportation points all over the planet.

Michael rubbed the back of his head, not knowing how famous they really were. Though he did not know that was required of him in order to get the pass. Luckily Dahlia was on top of things, doing everything necessary to get that pass, "You spoke with Frin and Abu? Oh I didn't know you needed that. I would've helped.", remarked the human, Dahlia giving a chuckle while Kayla raised one of her jewels up to shine it with a cloth she kept on a side pouch, "Remember that generosity is the key to the heart Eurasia. You helped Dahlia from what I know, she wanted to return the favor. Don't waste this opportunity..", she said with a smile followed by a tongue flick, showing that she did indeed care for her friend. The dragoon indeed was grateful, turning the smile with a nod. Ria scoffed and found it disgusting that a fellow snake was treating such a lowly thing with near equality, "You call yourself a snake Dahlia? This is why you aren't one of us!", she hissed, Dahlia giving a light glare, even though she wasn't a pure snake like Kayla was.

Zicfore snapped his fingers to get his fellow member in place, "Hey, hey. I'm doing the pass thing here. Act like a representative. Need I remind you that you are only here to give your approval?", he stated, needing to get her in line from her human hatred. Good thing was that this human was respectful, and seemed to be on good terms with the two snake ladies, normally dealing with scandals at times with outside humans and his fellow snakes. But here was a time to act professional and unbiased when dealing with official matters. Before he could continue, the door behind Michael and his two snake women began to open, getting everyone's attention and Zicfore's anger as meetings were not to be disturbed under any matters.

"What the--who has a death wish?!", he snarled, slamming both hands on the desk and looking over before seeing a familiar form slithering in. Dahlia was surprised to see such a snake coming in, being told by Kayla that Cobras are rather rare to see, "Death wish? That's what I got for doing all that paper work! But It's all done! I couldn't miss the first human in years getting a Nation Pass!", exclaimed a lightly effeminate voice. The cobra was dressed in a brown robe with a similiar design to the other snakes on the the higher level. His scales were a deep gray with black on his hood, being from a more desert area of Solutudo and having darker colors to deal with the sun.

Kayla smirked and knew who it was, finding it weird that he was not at this meeting yet, "Oh there you are. I know you cobras are rare but I figured it was odd you were not here the first time.", She remarked, the Cobra slithering up to the three with Zicfore face-palming. He knew that his fellow council snake was a hard worker but also quite unorthodox when it came to official business, "Thromne, you said you couldn't make it. You know the rules behind...oh never-mind. Come here. I was about to bestow on the human the pass....I trust you brought your stamp of approval or disapproval?", he asked, not caring at this point since the cobra would do things his way.

However no one can deny the amount of work he put in, always doing overtime and helping the other regions when possible. Thromne however first had one thing to do before hand, shaking Dahlia's and Kayla's hands, as well as the red haired human who was the main focus of the meeting. He had yellow eyes that stared at him, before giving a smile, "So you're the one huh? You really don't look anywhere near as threatening as the articles say you are...though appearances can be deceiving."

"N.D. will say anything to make me look bad...", remarked Michael, rubbing the back of his neck nervously. Thromne was pleased at the human's humble nature, slithering up to the wall and resting his back against it, "I'll wait here, continue on Zicfore. You'd have to lean over to hand the pass over anyway...just think of it as me helping you out.", said the cobra to the his fellow snake, annoying Zicfore even more from his lack of following the rules behind being a concil member.

He merely sighed and organized the papers he had, continuing where he left off but doing the proper thing as to introduce his cobra bretheren, "Before I continue Eurasia, this is Thormne. He hails to the desert to the south and...wait did you come here to approve? We all came to a decision before hand.", questioned Zicfore at Thromne, waving a hand to let him know that he did come to a decision, "Okay. Now then, with everyone here, I'll continue. Despite Ria's protest, her committee voted in favor of you, so you are allowed visit the mountains and learn more about the Ezcols if you chose to head off north. Bring a coat if you plan on it...compared to here, it is constantly winter up there.", continued Zicfore, Michael nodding as he was not too worried about cold weather.

A perk of being a dragoon of fire meant he was immune to cold, unless it was the type of cold his old friend Dark Star created, and heat which was not tainted by darkness. However wearing a sweater or something meant that he would not have to waste his energy keeping himself warm in the terribly cold, wondering how the mountains would be around there. Zicfore acknowledged that the human was paying attention, continuing to his bullet-point list of things to explain, "Good. As you know, we have tropical weather year round, and my committee voted in favor of your free travel here. Qlanti said however that he'd not mind you taking a trip to overseas. Due to pythons not being part of our united territory, you will not require any prior approval to visit. Because things seem to have gone smoothly, I'll include a map with the packet containing the rules of your stay in all territories. We all have our own set guidelines so be sure to study them before travelling...though you Thromne...did you grant him approval?", asked Zicfore, not expecting his cobra brother to appear and thus being in he dark about his choice.

The cobra rubbed the back of his hood, slithering up to the human, and around, eyeing him hard for a moment. The dragoon looked back, wondering what he was looking at, before the cobra broke the silence, "Well, if you all believe he's good enough to wander around, then I stand by what me and my...fellow committee member voted on. Grant him access to Cobra Country. And bring lots of money to by some nice souvenirs for your friends.", he added in, surprised for the first time in years, a human was given full approval to all regions of snake territory. Ria was not pleased but everyone in her committee voted and the majority went with Yay, than Nay like she did.

Zicfore prepared the pass, blowing the dust off of it as it seemed to have been sitting around for some time. It had the symbol of three snakes slithered together in gold, the same symbol on the curtains to show that it was the official mark of snake territory. Overall the pass had the look of a passport, being several pages thick but the front and back being made of strong leather. However it had no words on it, guessing that the symbol was enough of its authenticity, "Now then...All three approve. We just need the...well you use Kash I assume...since you aren't from here. Current exchange rate is...100,000 kash. Yes, that's about right. Rounded up from 99,680. This is the immigration fee that will go to a good cause, helping all snakes live a better, stress-free life.", explained Zicfore, Dahlia dropping her jaw and Kayla looking quite surprised as this was the first time she was hearing of this.

"This..is the first time I've heard of this. But guess giving humans limited free reign isn't something I normally do...Eurasia, do you have that kind of money?", asked Kayla, not wanting to admit her shock and unsure if the human had such a large amount of money. Michael did not flinch though, looking up at Zicfore, then Kayla and ruffling around in a pocket, "100,000...that is alot. Honestly I do have that much on me, but I thought that was enough for the things we were going to do today.", responded the dragoon, pulling out several bills folded up and rubber banded. There was quite a bit of money in that, Riadige hoping that the high price of admission would stop this human as it had many in the past.

Thromne quickly looked at the money, slithering up to the human and eyeing the wad of kash he had in his hands with a great amount of interest, "Oh I see..you do have a bit of money on you. Remember that money talks and makes the world go round...everything we have wouldn't have been possible without money. From this building you see here, to the P.I.C. you used to transport yourself here. Kayla knows this better than anyone else.", remarked the cobra, Michael hearing something like this years ago when he was growing up. Kayla looked at her shiny gems on her waist and chuckled, such words sounding quite like thing a money hungry snake would say, "Money is indeed important, but not above all things in our world."

Zicfore looked at the human's expression, seeing it to be quite honest while Qlanti rubbed his chin in thought, "Hmmm...he planned on spending...100,000 on two snakes? However as much as it pains me to say, letting Kayla and Dahlia go without money would make their day that much less enjoyable. You considering giving him a discount?....we've had to turn away quite a bit of potential humans from this high cost that does pay off quite a bit of the debt accumulated from..."that"...", asked the Python, Zicfore thinking for a moment on what to do.

Money was important but so was the wellbeing of his snake folk, no matter who it was. Last time he was a bit digusted by a human who he found out bribed well respected members into giving an okay on his recommendation, only to want free reign in order to take down the country and free the slaves held under their rule, "...Eurasia. You planned on giving these two fine ladies a nice day? All on you?", asked Zicfore, his tone quite serious, stern and carrying authority. Michael nodded, his hair ruffling a bit as he glance a t Thromne oggling his Kash, then up to the snake in charge, "Of course. It's the least I can do for Kayla taking time from her busy day to show me around, and Dahlia as well. Little shopping, and a good amount food was the plan. Plus Kayla said it's what a gentleman would do.", replied the dragon, his tone honest, and almost naive to the point where Zicfore was finding it hard to believe such an innocent human who looked like he could be pushed over by paper could be a wanted criminal, even less a warrior.

"Of course. You do want to be a good boy don't you? I keep telling that to Steve if he wants to get anywhere...he has to do what he's told and nothing less.", remarked Kayla, patting the human on the head while Dahlia nodded with a smile. Michael's hair got a bit messed up but he didn't mind, chuckling nervously as it sounded embarassing to be called "boy", but knowing she meant it in a good way. Riadige slammed her hands against the table, stirring up everyone in the room, except Qlanti who merely glared at his fellow council member, "This is preposterous! How can you even consider that? That human does not deserve special treatment!", she shouted, a hiss in her voice which made Zicfore raise an eyebrow.

Zicfore closed his eyes for a moment, putting down the papers and pass to rub his head in thought, "...Riadige, normally if this was normal meeting, I would agree with you. However, this human wants passage into the territory I oversee. If he was going to your territory, your word would have more power. But for now, keep your personal opinion about the species in question to yourself.", he repied, that gruff voice sounding quite serious like holding a cleaver to your face. Riadige, could do nothing about that fact, slithering over to the table with the pass and opening the cover, giving a stamp of approval and merely going on her way, "Fine. That's it from me. Keep in mind, I won't welcome that...human to my people's homeland.", she muttered, Qlanti shaking his head in disappointment that his fellow Ezcol council member was still such a hard ass on any situation involving a human who seemed genuine.

Thromne was about to take the money while everyone was still stunned, before Zicfore cleared his throat to continue things, "Now then...Thromne, I see you taking initiative again, so...take 50,000 Kash from our human candidate. You need to promise that you'll not disappoint these fine ladies. Is that understood Eurasia?", he asked, handing the pass and a folder to Qlanti, who took it and slithered down the aisle to hand it to Thomne. Michael gave a nod, giving a thumbs up which made the snake chuckle, though Thromne snatched away the wad of money from the dragoon.

The cobra took his time to count the money, taking it quickly from the human and counted off, 51,000, before hearing Zicfore clear his throat, sending a chill down his spine that meant he was being watched. He sucked his teeth mentally and handed back the human his money, having taken exactly half of it and slithering to the wall to retrieve the pass and folder to trade for the money he just got, "Now then...That folder has all of the rules you must follow. Knowing them is your problem and do so on your way out, memorize them. Kayla, Dahlia, he's allowed free reign but he's still your responsibility. Enjoy your day....remember. "Ascendancy through Solidarity", recited the Head snake, putting a hand to his chest and looking to the skylight, before nodding and slithering on out, Qlanti, raising a hand to say goodbye without using words. Thromne quickly stamped the pass and handed over the folder and pass to the dragoon, Kayla snatching away the folder but letting Michael holding on to the pass while the cobra chased after the python with the money by climbing the wall.

"Hey let me double count it! And don't forget to read that folder!", shoutedThromne, going after the python in hopes to get a bigger share of the money this time. Dahlia was glad things did not go as bad as it seemed, while Michael put the money back into his pocket and Kayla lead the team while reading the pamplets containing what the human and snakes with said human were responsible for. Guiten opened the door for them and greeted them on their way out, getting a kiss from Dahlia and a wave from Kayla as they left. Kayla was surprised at how many rules there were, a few that were very important that she began to explain to Michael and Dahlia.

Zicfore slithered back to his office, with Qlanti following and placing the money on his desk. His office was quite spacious, decorated with many shelves containing books, and a small golden statue of their symbol of unity on the edge. He took a seat on a chair specially made for his species which was a soft beanbag like seat which was comfy for snakes and those without legs, "Zicfore...you had quite a bit of patience with Ria...more than usual. Is it related to your exhaustion?", questioned Qlanti, his follow snake giving a yawn and looking down at the money on his desk.

Letting the human get by with a discount was something he'd not consider so easily, but the lack of sleep he had been dealing with must have messed with his normal thinking, "...probably. I haven't been sleeping well the past few days...I'll be taking a pill later maybe. And keep Thromne away please. His money hungry wants are something I don't want to deal with...", he responded with a light yawn, rubbing his eyes and laying on his head. Nightmares were plaguing his nights, just shrugging them off as over working himself.

• Meanwhile...

Location: Colossus Mall Teleportation Arrival Area, Snake City of Calimas Time: 3:45 pm

The walk back was quite simple, returning to the mall in order to do some well deserved shopping. Though Michael did not expect to lose half of the money he brought all at once, he had hoped he could still afford all the things they had planned on. Michael had learned many things were required, such as that he could not be too far from the snakes who were registered with him, who were Kayla and Dahlia. Next there was a small fee for him being a human, a 10 percent addition to any purchase over 100 kash.

There were other things but nothing were as important as those key points of interest. The dragoon held on to the folder to further study any other things that may be important, Kayla having a girl talk with her fellow snakess as they slithered into the large entrance. The time said that it was 3:45, which Kayla recommended that they spend about 1 hour and 15 minutes shopping, then heading out for a lovely dinner. As it was winter time, it would be dark by 6, wanting to get to the place before dark which was chosen and recommended by many snakes who have an appetite and the money.

"So where to first? I think Dahlia mentioned something about wanting a new blouse?", asked Michael, getting a pat on the head from the coral snake with a giggle, surprised that he had kept that in mind. Kayla looked around, seeing a familiar jewelery store to the left, but to the right a lovely clothing place, S.A.P. brand clothing. It stood for "Snake And Proud", made by snakes, for snakes of superior breed. Kayla had shopped there before but their prices were a bit high for her tastes. However since she was being treated, she had decided to check in to see what they had in stock. A red scaled snake ran the shop, doing it solo as today was the night before a certain holiday so to save money and to please his employees, he had sent everyone home.

First thing he noticed was the human, one who was not looking like the slave type. His red hair did make him raise an eyebrow, liking the tone of it as it was similiar to his own but regardless, he did not seem to be showing any signs of ownership, "Welcome fair ladies and...human. Is he yours?", he asked looking at Kayla, who shook her head, then to Dahlia who also shook her head. Kayla however poked Michael on the waist with her tail, realizing that he had forgotten something, "Eurasia, you seem to be forgetting something. You aren't wearing the Tag-Pass.", he Ochre colored snakess. The dragoon gasped and he did indeed, the folder containing a small stick on tag with his name on it, along with the symbol of the council on the sides. The clothing store owner was shocked to see that, having read it when he was a child that a human with that official symbol was considered a free human.

"Oh-oh I see. You're...a free human. I don't have anything in your size I believe...but feel free to look around if you plan on buying something for these two lovely ladies, we definitely have more than enough in stock. Made of the best fabrics around, not in a factory with lowly humans doing the work....no offense.", he said to the human, knowing that he didn't want to offend too much considering money is money and his business would be good on a slow day like today. Michael didn't really care luckily, merely giving a nod with Dahlia squealing in delight on seeing a lovely blue corset, and a blouse. Kayla smirked at her friend, though being pulled suddenly by her as they wanted to get a look on the things on sale, "Eeee! Look at this! It has jewels in it...like that other outfit you have. But this one is in yellow!", she exclaimed with delight, Kayla finding it to be of quite high quality, though seeing that price tag was different feeling overall.

Though it was a good thing that the human was paying, keeping in mind not to go too far or he may not want to take them out in the future. Dahlia was grabbing quite a few clothing, with Kayla selecting fewer but those that did catch her interests. Many of the clothing were marked at 700 - 1000 Kash, quite expensive around here but brands usually have higher price points. Michael saw the difference in clothing snake culture had, as expected he saw nothing on pants, or sweats or anything of the sort. Though everything was towering above him, feeling like that little kid at the mall who was taken to go clothes shopping. There were quite a bit of skirts and blouses, some having gems, others having pictures of either snakes, or flowers of the sort. Mostly girly stuff but the texture was something like silk, feeling one before he was yanked from behind suddenly.

To be continued.....