"Tonight is going to get interesting."
Pixelle watched Nyxian closely when she said that.
There was a look in her eyes.
A hunger.
Pixelle couldn't tell if it was directed at her… or if it was simply the lingering effect of how Nyxian had been staring at Jax earlier.
Possibly both.
The aphrodisiac nature of the Fairy Cider was beginning to take hold.
Jax, being larger than the others, felt the effects much more slowly. At first, he thought the warmth spreading through him felt similar to the pleasant buzz they often enjoyed from Pixie Mead.
But something about this drink was… different.
Across the table, the Vixens were beginning to behave noticeably differently.
They were sitting closer to him than usual.
Much closer.
Occasionally one of them would adjust their clothing or posture, their hands lingering in places that didn't require quite that much attention. Fingers brushed against bare skin, tracing slow circles or adjusting fabric that was already perfectly fine.
Jax tried not to stare.
He cleared his throat instead and pushed a bowl toward Pixelle.
"Here. You should try some."
Pixelle and Lexi immediately flew over to the pot.
The aroma alone was intoxicating.
They eagerly filled tiny plates with the stew and dipped spoons into the rich broth.
Then they filled their miniature mugs with Jax's Pixie Mead.
The fairies were instantly enchanted by it.
The cold foam.
The sparkling bubbles.
The way it paired with the food.
They refilled their mugs again and again without thinking.
Fairies were naturally resistant to many toxins and poisons.
But Jax's Pixie Mead blend was something entirely new to them.
And the warm, happy effects were beginning to show.
By the time they finished their food, Pixelle and Lexi were giggling constantly.
Across the table, Jax and the Vixens were already pouring themselves another round of Fairy Cider.
Pixelle watched them with sparkling eyes.
Her mind felt light.
Warm.
Bold.
And more than anything…
She wanted to be near Jax when the cider fully took effect.
Nyxian, meanwhile, was feeling wonderful.
She leaned against Jax's shoulder, her arm sliding comfortably around his back as if the space had always belonged to her.
That's when Pixelle flew over.
She landed gently on Jax's shoulder and leaned forward, resting her tiny head against his neck.
Nyxian noticed immediately.
Her eyes lit up.
"Oh no you don't."
Before Pixelle could react, Nyxian scooped her up and tucked her neatly between her breasts.
Then she stood and walked away from the table.
Pixelle peeked out, startled.
"Where are we going?"
Nyxian took another sip from her mug as she walked.
"To talk."
Lexi zipped after them immediately.
Both to make sure Pixelle was safe…
And because it was very obvious that some kind of girl conversation was about to happen.
Nyxian stopped behind one of the fairy homes and leaned against the wall.
She gently pulled Pixelle out and held her in her palm.
Then she grinned.
"Alright."
Pixelle blinked.
"Alright what?"
Nyxian leaned forward.
"Tell me about your feelings for Jax."
Pixelle froze.
She had been hoping to stay near Jax.
But she also understood exactly what Nyxian meant.
Especially since Nyxian had clearly heard some of her thoughts earlier.
Pixelle tried to play innocent.
"What do you mean?"
The Pixie Mead was making her feel warm and happy.
She started giggling halfway through her answer.
Lexi floated nearby, sipping from her mug.
"I mean," Nyxian continued, "I know your lust for him."
"But what exactly is the plan?"
She tilted her head.
"Don't you have some sort of Fairy King around here you could marry instead?"
Lexi nearly snorted into her drink.
"Oh she's not into fairies."
Pixelle groaned.
"Lexi!"
Lexi shrugged.
"She's always liked big people."
Pixelle floated up out of Nyxian's hand and hovered next to Lexi so she could face Nyxian properly.
Nyxian leaned down slightly, her voice dropping conspiratorially.
"Well if you're into big people…"
She smirked.
"Trust me when I say they don't get much bigger than Jax."
Both fairies slapped their hands over their mouths.
Their wings fluttered wildly.
They tried not to squeal.
Nyxian watched them with amusement. Hearing their thoughts.
"Oh girls."
She leaned closer.
"Think bigger."
They stared at her.
Nyxian smiled slowly.
"Three times bigger."
Both Pixelle and Lexi gasped.
Their minds immediately began racing.
Nyxian watched their expressions carefully.
Then she sighed.
"I'm telling you this because I actually like you."
Pixelle blinked.
Lexi tilted her head.
"What I mean," Nyxian continued, "is that you're fun. You're bold. I respect that."
"But things don't exactly work the same way between fairies and humans."
She pointed gently toward Pixelle's tiny form.
"If you shrank back to your natural size while… certain activities were happening…"
She paused delicately.
"You would not survive that experience."
Pixelle and Lexi stared at her.
That particular logistical detail had never occurred to either of them.
For a moment they looked stunned.
Then—
They both perked up.
The Pixie Mead and Fairy Cider were doing their work.
Pixelle's eyes sparkled.
"I want to see that for myself."
Lexi nodded enthusiastically.
"Me too."
Nyxian stared at them for a moment.
Then she leaned forward with a wide grin.
"You two are exactly my kind of women."
Pixelle and Lexi giggled.
Nyxian raised her mug again.
"Well then."
She took another drink.
"Let's see what happens tonight."
Lexi giggled.
"I don't think getting Jax drunk will be difficult."
Pixelle nodded happily.
"Fairy Cider is an aphrodisiac."
Nyxian froze mid-sip.
Her eyes widened.
Slowly she lowered her mug.
"…Wait."
She looked from Pixelle…
To Lexi…
Then back again.
"You mean to tell me…"
Pixelle smiled innocently.
"That everyone at the table is drinking an aphrodisiac."
Nyxian stared at them.
Then slowly…
Very slowly…
A huge grin spread across her face.
"Oh."
She laughed quietly.
"I don't think you two understand what you just started."
She leaned closer to Pixelle.
"If that's the case…"
Her eyes gleamed mischievously.
"You might want to grow to your human size tonight."
Then she turned toward Lexi.
"And you…"
Nyxian smirked.
"You might want to just watch."
Nyxian took another long drink.
"Oh yes."
She stood up straight, wobbled a little as she regained her balance.
"Tonight is definitely going to be interesting."