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Software analyst, book-lover, furry, big fan of sci-fi and fantasy. Jewish. She/they. Nonbinary transfem 🏳️‍⚧️ Discord is "the(dot)merle" This account posts NSFW 🔞 (PFP by howgalling.carrd.co/)
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...Maybe this isn't going to go *that* much more differently than the other stories. I don't know how I feel about this. I really, really don't like being yelled at, so maybe I'm biased, but Andoa here...when we say "predatory", it isn't usually as a compliment.

“You’re stars-damned right it’s unacceptable!” Nell shouted. “We came here to negotiate in good faith, and you pull this bullshit? My first evaluation of you was exactly right: you might be technologically advanced, but socially you’re nothing but backwards imperialists who’ll do anything to turn us all into a bunch of wormheads!” It was obvious even to Tsuga that Nell knew she’d made a terrible mistake, her posture shifting almost instantly from blustering facade to shivering fear as every Affini in the room turned their full attention to her. As a rule, Tsuga did not outwardly display their emotions, but they were standing before they knew what they were doing. Polyphylla had flowed to her feet as well, every leaf on end and seeming to vibrate with fury, and while Pisca had remained sitting, every single one of her needles was flattened against her bark in dismay and anger. All four Affini stared down at the little terran for a long moment, but it was Andoa who spoke first, eir voic
“Good,” Andoa said, rising once again. “If you misbehave, I will hear of it.” As eir form slackened and rewove itself, Tsuga glimpsed something else hiding beneath the ire and righteous indignation of an Affini defending florets. All six of eir eyes were focused intently on Nell, as if drinking down every detail about her, filled with the predatory urge to take, to shape, to care for. Nell was certainly in no position to see it – perhaps Polyphylla and Pisca hadn’t even noticed, and the other terrans certainly wouldn’t – but it was a look Tsuga had seen countless times in other Affini over her long life, a look that said I want you, and I will have you. “Stop looking at her,” Cass said, pulling Nell away from Andoa and covering her eyes. “My colleagues and I need time to confer before we go any further with this.”
“Good,” Andoa said, rising once again. “If you misbehave, I will hear of it.” As eir form slackened and rewove itself, Tsuga glimpsed something else hiding beneath the ire and righteous indignation of an Affini defending florets. All six of eir eyes were focused intently on Nell, as if drinking down every detail about her, filled with the predatory urge to take, to shape, to care for. Nell was certainly in no position to see it – perhaps Polyphylla and Pisca hadn’t even noticed, and the other terrans certainly wouldn’t – but it was a look Tsuga had seen countless times in other Affini over her long life, a look that said I want you, and I will have you. “Stop looking at her,” Cass said, pulling Nell away from Andoa and covering her eyes. “My colleagues and I need time to confer before we go any further with this.”
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Ktranssalamander.bsky.social

I really need to stop putting off reading this one. I rarely see such thought put into portraying an Affini's perspective

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TTthatharper.bsky.social

...As opposed to Blaine and Pisca, which feels downright adorable. But maybe that's just because it's...I don't know, softer?

“Noted,” Cass said. “Come on, Blaine, let’s go.” She paused. “Blaine?” When Tsuga turned to follow Cass’s gaze, they saw Blaine utterly entranced by the gentle stroking of Pisca’s vines. “McCracken! On your feet!” “Guh! S-sorry, Captain!” he said, swallowing heavily and dropping down off the bench to hurry after Cass and Nell. He paused at the door, turned, and gave Pisca an awkward wave before following them out.
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the That in the Hat 🏳️‍⚧️
@thatharper.bsky.social
Software analyst, book-lover, furry, big fan of sci-fi and fantasy. Jewish. She/they. Nonbinary transfem 🏳️‍⚧️ Discord is "the(dot)merle" This account posts NSFW 🔞 (PFP by howgalling.carrd.co/)
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