In Service of the Queen Ch. 04 - Sex Stories

In Service of the Queen Ch. 04

... Filter."

"And a scrub brush." Adelaide grabbed the edge of the comforter and yanked it back up over her head.

"Come on, Addie. Everybody's going to be there. The Elysium's flying over. Your sister and her pilot buddies will be there. The queen's addressing the crowd."

Under the covers, Adelaide rolled onto her side, facing away from Vivienne.

"Tiara's going to be there..."

"Yeah, with her band," grumbled Adelaide.

"That's what this is about, isn't it? This mood," teased Vivienne, curling her fingers around the edge of Adelaide's comforter and tugging downward. "Your girl's busy and you miss her. I totally understand. Which is why we need to get you up and dressed."

"Assuming you're correct in your assumption about my relationship status. And I'm not saying you are. How's that going to help?"

"Food!" exclaimed Vivienne, yanking Adelaide's comforter down to her waist. "Hot druid babes wandering around with platters piled high with food, Addie. And beer. Now get out of bed."

* * *

Empyrea City Trolley Stop #31

"You could've let me make coffee first," Adelaide grumbled.

"Here it comes now, babe," said Vivienne, peering down the tracks. "Get ready."

"Your cheeriness is not helping my lethargy."

"Tonje said she'd have coffee for us. You ever had Tonje's kokekaffe, Addie? Trust me. It's worth the trolley ride and the wait."

"And I suppose Cosette's making crah... cwah..."

"Croissants?" said Vivienne. "No. She's at the festival ...

... already. Been there since this morning, helping set up."

"What about you?" asked Adelaide. "If this whole thing doesn't just scream culinary program, I don't know what does."

"I've been helping since sunrise," replied Vivienne. "I just came by to see why your lazy ass hadn't put in appearance yet... friend."

Adelaide frowned.

"Come on, Addie. Get on the trolley."

* * *

In the youth hostel kitchen, twenty minutes later

"Oh my!" exclaimed Adelaide. "Friend Tonje! This might be the best coffee I've ever had. Not that I'm an expert by any means, but wow! This is top shelf."

"Told you," said Vivienne.

"Thank you friend," replied Tonje, draping her hand on Adelaide's arm. "I'm pleased you like it."

"Mm," said Adelaide, raising her mug for another sip. "Love it! And your festival outfit. Love that, too."

And then, turning to Vivienne, Adelaide said, "Friend Vivienne. I'm sorry for behaving badly this morning."

"You were severely under-caffeinated, babe. I accept your apology and I forgive you," Vivienne leaned in and pinched Adelaide's cheek. "Love to stay and chat, but I've got things to do. The culinary arts wait for no one."

With her hand still laid on Adelaide's forearm, Tonje gave a little squeeze. "We'll take good care of Friend Adelaide, Friend Vivienne. Don't worry."

"Thank you, friend," said Vivienne, as she turned on her heel and marched toward the door.

"Who's we?" asked Adelaide.

"Sorry?" replied Tonje.

"You said we. When you ...