EVENTS:

Peggy looks at Klimt like he'd just said he was actually a koala bear in disguise.

Peggy: "...Oh god. You're, you're serious. It wasn't a dream. I- I was-"

She starts hyperventilating and dry heaving, before shaking her head and taking his hands.

Peggy: "I'm sorry. I, I, I've been, far too confused. I'm a mess. I, you're right. I can't starve, or it'll just get worse. But- but, I can't do it alone. I'm scared.

Please help me, Klimt."



Meanwhile, Eigla decides to gently spoonfeed Rosa, while sitting on her lap. Emilia looks at them blankly for a few moments, then quickly begins massaging the sharkgirl's back while nuzzling against her neck, purring profusely. Curie and Twohead observe the spectacle with slightly confused faces.

A few minutes later, a badly-suppressed burp signifies Rosa can take no more. Eigla and Emilia lie happily against her torso, sharing in her radiant warmth.

EVENTS:

Taking advantage of her massively increased length, Rosa uses her tail to snag Twoheads and Curie, bringing them into her lamia group hug.

*WARMTH INTENSIFIES*


Klimt walks into the kitchen, seeing all the girls cuddling together around Rosa in a big, comfy pile. Despite himself, he feels a pang of jealousy.

He grabs a small plate of jerky, bringing it back to Peggy. She watches him unveil the food with a mix of fear and anticipation, then breathes deeply.

Peggy: "Okay... P-please be gentle."

She opens her mouth and closes her eyes, shivering expectantly.

EVENTS:

Klimt applies food. Feeding ensues. Peggy resists at first, but eventually gives in to his gentle yet persistent efforts. Several times it looks like she might gag, but, thankfully, she manages to keep it down.

Several minutes later, she's fast asleep, completely exhausted by the effort, unconsciously rubbing her own stomach. Klimt feels somewhat tired as well. Who'd have guessed humans were so high maintenance?



Downstairs, the group hug continues. Twoheads looks a bit confused.

Twohead: "It's... Not, cold. It's strange. But. Nice. What do you think, My-"

Suddenly, you hear footsteps coming from outside. One of the plant warriors walks in, crouching so as to not get its antlers caught in the doorway. It beholds you for several seconds, then points to the outside.

EVENTS:

Rosa releases Eigla from her bear hug, prompting the latter to walk out the door to see what the plantman was pointing at.

At the base of the hill, a small army has been assembled, divided in two loose groups. One is made up of a large mob of zombies, led by the two dolls you'd faced yesterday, while the other is composed of cherubs and armored acolytes, congregating around the organ-playing giant from the church.

Simple wooden stakes and fortifications are being assembled, and torches given to the zombies. Is this some sort of siege?


Meanwhile, Klimt does his best to stay awake. Peggy seems to be having a nightmare, frowning and shivering in her sleep. For all her boisterousness, she's still so... Fragile.

EVENTS:

Klimt attempts to wake Peggy up, but the girl is fast asleep. Losing no time, he runs down the stairs, just in time to see Eigla leave with Twoheads.

Eigla slowly walks down the hill, towards the sieging forces. As she stops midway through, the mob ogles her cautiously.

A tall, imposing figure with a wide-brimmed hat and a dark longcoat begins walking towards her. It coughs loudly, in a rather gruff voice, and strokes its long white beard. Is it... a man?

Inquisitor: "Eigla, wolf in sheep's clothing, misguided heathen! By the authority of our lady, High-Priestess Angela, I accuse you of high treason, conspiring with the enemies of the Master, and rejecting your most holy mission. How do you respond?"