Catgirls And Dungeons (Yuri)-Chapter 89: Eris’ real name

The wind blows past us, cool and refreshing, carrying the crisp scent of snow and open skies.

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I press myself closer against Eris, wrapping my arms snugly around her waist, my head resting gently on her shoulder.

I close my eyes, content.

A small smile spreads across my lips.

This is nice.

There's nothing that beats soaring high through the sky, the world stretching endlessly below, while I hold onto my catgirl lover, feeling her warmth against me.

The mountaintop inches closer and closer, its snowy peak gleaming under the sunlight.

Inky could probably fly much faster, but I can tell—he's slowing down for my sake.

And I appreciate it.

Regardless, we'll be there soon.

And I can't wait to see Lake Vanessa.

But then—

A sudden realization hits me.

"Wait, Eris!" I blurt out. "The reason you made me walk earlier… was it to get away from people?!"

Eris chuckles, her shoulders shaking slightly with amusement. "Oh?" She tilts her head back slightly, her ears flicking. "Yup. I had to wait until no one else was around before summoning Inky."

Oh.

At first, I thought she was just messing with me.

But no—she was being cautious.

It all makes sense now.

Eris is using a fake ID, meaning she's trying her best to conceal her true identity.

If we had summoned Inky back at the dungeon entrance…

With all those adventurers wandering around?

It would have drawn way too much attention.

And that would be very, very bad for Eris.

My ears twitch, my tail flicking thoughtfully. "But… will it really be okay? Won't people see Inky flying in the sky?"

Eris shakes her head, her voice calm and assured. "You don't have to worry about that. Once we're high enough—above the clouds—it'll be hard to spot us. From below, Inky's body will just look like a big, wyvern-shaped black cloud."

She pauses, smirking. "Besides, wyverns are actually pretty common as mount pets. It'd only be a problem if someone saw Inky's true form."

I blink. "I-I see!!!!"

Damn.

Eris really is careful.

"Eris, you're always thinking ahead, huh?" I murmur, admiration creeping into my voice.

She hums. "Well, I have to."

Her voice is light, but there's something deeper beneath it.

A weight.

A truth she's not saying out loud.

The reason why she has to hide her identity…

I want to ask.

I really want to ask.

But…

I don't know if I should.

The thought lingers in my mind like a shadow, and I bite my lip, hesitating.

Then—

I take a deep breath.

And gather my courage.

"Eris," I murmur. "C-can I ask you another question?"

Eris tilts her head slightly. "Heh? Of course."

I swallow.

"What's your real name?"

The question hangs between us, carried away by the rushing wind.

Eris doesn't answer right away.

Instead—

Silence.

The kind that feels heavy, like standing at the edge of a precipice, waiting for something unknown to reveal itself.

I bite my lip harder.

Damn it, Felicia, you screwed up again!

It's probably too soon to ask.

I shouldn't have pried.

A pang of guilt coils in my chest, and my arms tighten slightly around Eris, as if trying to silently apologize.

But then—

Eris speaks.

"Hmmm? You really want to know?"

My ears perk up.

I blink, my heart skipping. "C-can I?" I fumble quickly. "I mean—if you don't want to, then—"

Eris exhales softly, then—

She answers.

"Ereskia."

A pause.

Then, she continues—

"Ereskia Vivianne NightWhizkersz. That's my true name."

...

Ereskia…

Vivianne…

NightWhizkersz…

I repeat the name a couple of times, rolling it over my tongue like I'm trying to memorize an ancient spell.

Holy shit…

That's a super beautiful name.

"W-WAIT!!!" I suddenly yell into the rushing wind, my voice almost getting carried away into the sky. "You're from Zehrak—why the heck is that last name so coooool?!"

I mean, Eris's fake name is cool too!

Eris Wildfang.

Meanwhile, me?

Felicia Flufftail.

FLUFFTAIL!!!

WHAT THE HELL?!?!?

I swear, I can hear the mocking echo of my own last name taunting me.

Flufftail, flufftail, flufftail…

Who the hell approved this?!

Behind me, Eris bursts into laughter, her entire body shaking with amusement.

"Pffft! I'm sorry, Felicia," she giggles, holding her stomach like she might actually fall off. "We were just messing with you! We didn't think you'd instantly select that name!"

…

Eh???

EEEEEEHHHH???

I feel my entire soul leave my body.

"E-ERISSSSS!!!"

I scream in pure embarrassment, my face heating up to dangerous levels.

Oh, she's gonna pay for this.

With my hands now firmly on Eris, it's time for revenge!

Eris Payback Technique, first move—

Felicia Tickle Attack!!!

"Aaaaa!! STOP! STOP!!!" Eris shrieks, squirming violently as I relentlessly tickle her sides.

But like hell I'm letting her get away this time!

"Hey, but at least it's cute! It's cute, right? Hahaha! Flufftail, that's a very cute name!!!"

"NO, IT'S NOT!!!" I growl, increasing my tickling intensity. "ERIS, I'M GONNA MAKE YOU PAY!!!"

"ALRIGHT! ALRIGHT! I'M SORRY! I'M SORRY!!!" Eris yelps, kicking her legs as she tries to escape. "STOP! DON'T TICKLE ME ANYMORE!!! WE'RE GONNA FALL!!!"

"NO, WE'RE NOT!" I huff. "You're NOT controlling Inky manually, don't think you can fool me this time! HAHA!"

"A-ALRIGHT—"

But before I can react—

Eris suddenly spins around, grabs my wrists—

And pins me down against Inky's back.

"Eh?"

What just happened?!

I blink up at her, momentarily dazed.

Eris smirks down at me, her face so close that I can see the mischief twinkling in her eyes.

"Hmmm…" she hums, her voice teasingly low. "Naughty Felicia… did you really think you could bully me?"

I pout hard, my cheeks puffing up like an angry cat. "Hmph! But you tricked me first! You have to pay the price!"

Eris tilts her head, pretending to think. "Oh? And what does Miss Flufftail want as compensation?"

I furrow my brows, thinking hard.

Compensation huh?

What do I want Eris to do for me now?

Maybe a kiss?

Nah, that's too little!

I want more!

Two kisses?

No, ten!

"Then, give me ten—"

But before I can finish my demand—

Eris leans down.

And kisses me.

A deep, heart-melting kiss, her lips so soft but so cold, stealing the rest of my words away.

My entire body squirms beneath her, a sweet, dizzy warmth spreading through me, making my head spin.

By the time she finally pulls away, I'm left breathless, my lungs desperate for air.

I stare up at her, dazed, disoriented, my heart racing like crazy.

"I-It's still not enough…" I murmur weakly, pouting, but my cheeks now completely burning.

Eris stares at me, her piercing blue eyes holding me captive. In their reflection, I see my own wide-eyed expression, my mind scrambling to figure out what the heck she's thinking right now.

Then—

A slow, mischievous smirk spreads across her lips.

Oh no.

She leans in, her breath warm against my ear, her voice low, teasing, and far too dangerous for my sanity.

"Alright," she whispers, drawing out each syllable with infuriating slowness. "If you like my family name that much… want to change into it?"

Then—

"Felicia…"

A pause.

A deliberate, torturous pause.

Then, she purrs—

"Night… Whizkersz."

…

HOLLLLLY SHIT.

S-SHE DID NOT JUST SAY THAT!!!

I shove her back with pure survival instinct

My whole body shivers, my heart slams against my ribs, my face burning hotter than the sun itself.

I cover my face with my arm, believing I'm now looking like a red pepper.

Eris… holy shit…

She wants me to change my last name to her?

That means

Ma-.. mar… MARRIAGEEEE!?????

Eris tilts her head, pretending to be deep in thought, her smirk only growing. "What? Is it not good enough?"

She taps her chin, feigning serious contemplation before flashing me a playful grin.

"Hmm… How about my middle name too? Felicia Vivianne NightWhizkersz?"

Her giggle is soft, dangerous, like a hunter toying with its prey.

I. AM. NOT. SURVIVING. THIS.

"N-NOW THAT I THINK ABOUT IT—FLUFFTAIL IS FINE!!!" I blurt out, nearly combusting on the spot.

Eris laughs, clearly enjoying every second of my suffering. "I see," she hums, amusement dripping from her voice. "Well then, whenever you want to change it, just let me know, 'kay?"

Then—

She winks.

"Hikkh!!!"

A tiny, involuntary squeal escapes me as goosebumps explode across my skin.

I swear, if my tail puffs up one more time today, I'm going to die.

Eris just chuckles, then turns back around like she didn't just casually drop a marriage proposal on me mid-flight.

She reaches back, grabbing my arms gently, guiding them around her waist again.

"Alright, hold on tight now, if you don't want to fall."

Still frazzled, I instinctively tighten my hold, burying my face into her back, trying to regain my sanity.

But even as my heart settles, my lips keep twitching into a ridiculous grin.

I can't stop.

I physically cannot stop smiling.

And now that I actually think about it…

Felicia Vivianne NightWhizkersz.

…That sounds absolutely amazing.