The Human Bearer - 5 (Teaser)

“Besides Xana, have you had another master?”

 

“I was run through a few different households until I managed to get a hold of all the protocols. As you might well know by now, master Rio, master Xana is an important Xeno, being the first counselor to the High Chancellor, Marn Saver.”

 

“I heard he got up the ranks rather fast. How did it happen?”

 

“I believe that the Earthian term would be prodigy. Master Xana managed to master intergalactic strategies and xeno languages better than his entire generation and a few before him. The High Chancellor was impressed with his abilities.”

 

“So he’s a nerd.” Riordan snickered.

 

“What does nerd mean?”

 

“Someone who’s spending all their waking hours studying and stuff.”

 

“Master Xana was not studying all the time.”

 

Riordan felt his ears twitching. “What other things did he use to do?”

 

“He much preferred the company of humans when he became initiated in sexual activities.”

 

“Kyle, gossiping with you is the real deal,” Riordan joked.

 

“Another turn of phrase?”

 

“Yeah. Now, c’mon, tell me about Xana’s sex escapades.”

 

“They weren’t escapades. Master Xana just went there. It happened that his sex drive was superior, just like his intellect.”

 

“You’re telling me.” Riordan touched his belly tenderly, although it was nothing there to worry about. “Go on.”

 

“It happened somewhat by accident that master Xana had intercourse with a human sex worker. The brothels offer a broad range of species, so that anyone can choose what they prefer. When the master’s preferred sex worker was out of commission that night, he was offered a male human. After that, master Xana expressed his preference towards Earthians. Also, he let the High Chancellor know he would like to earn the right of having a human bearer as soon as possible. And he studied to receive that particular right.”

 

“Wow. Talking about determined,” Riordan mumbled. “Do you know why he picked me?”

 

“I would much appreciate if you asked me everything directly, instead of questioning Kyle like this,” Xana’s amused voice interrupted him, and Riordan almost jumped from his place.

 

“Master Xana, would you like something to eat, as well?” the bot immediately asked.

 

“Whatever Rio here has,” Xana said. “And Kyle, if Rio ever asks for more personal questions about me, direct him to me.”

 

“Certainly, master Xana. And thank you.”

 

“What for?” Xana quirked an eyebrow.

 

“For calling me Kyle.”

 

Xana was now looking at Riordan with a mix of pride and appreciation.

 

“Thank Riordan. He was the one to name you.”

 

“Thank you, master Rio.”

 

“You’re welcome, Kyle,” Riordan replied.

 

He could not pretend he wasn’t a bit pissed about Xana ruining his fun. His master picked a perfect morsel off the plate offered by the bot and looked at him with satisfaction.

 

“Care to take a bath together?” Xana began caressing Riordan naked calf with his tail.

 

“Yeah,” Riordan agreed. “I’m getting too used to be slimy all the time with you around. Are you sure you don’t have to go back to work?”

 

“Positive.” Xana smiled and grabbing him and throwing him over his shoulder, he began marching towards what qualified as a bathroom in the household.

 

This was different from the bathroom he had visited when Kyle had prepared him for the party. It resembled the accommodations where Xana had inflated his belly the first time. It was clear that the Xeno felt best in that kind of environment, frolicking in the water happily and dragging Riordan with him.

 

“So.” Xana resurfaced from the water and embraced him, pulling him close. “What is it that you want to know? I thought I staved your natural curiosity just earlier.”

 

“Xana, why do you like... having sex with male humans so much?”

 

“Why don’t you ask me directly why I like you?”

 

“Fine,” Riordan agreed. “Why do you like me?”

 

“I cannot explain it,” Xana said simply.

 

“Why?” Riordan pressed and looked the Xeno into his hypnotic eyes.

 

“I am used to facts. There is no fact here. I saw your file and I just thought I want you.”

 

“Just like that?”

 

“Yes. I saw your eyes. I don’t know if I noticed anything else. The selector tried to entice me with other files, but I only wanted you. I wanted to see your eyes, up close, like this.” Xana circled him slowly, all the while not breaking eye contact.

 

Riordan felt a little taken aback and his skin began to warm but pretended not to notice. “That’s a bit different from what you told me earlier.”

 

“I have a sudden urge to hide things like these from you. But you’re persistent. And I didn’t lie to you. I like that you’re dark. I like that you’re old, although I don’t believe that you’re old. I like your imperfections. I like your uncouth manner of talking. I feel like I could spend my days in bed with you, filling you gradually over and over again. I would put my egg inside you this instant if I didn’t know I could not do that without hurting you.”

 

“Wow.” Riordan smirked. “And you say you’re not crushing on me?”

 

“Maybe I am.” Xana smiled slyly.

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