I'm back sweetie. Sorry that it took so long searching in the woods. I wanted to be certain that the walking stick you were using is nice and sturdy.
Wouldn't want it to break and cause you to fall. I wouldn't want my baby to hurt himself again. So that is why I made for really sure that this hiking stick is perfect.
Here, check it out for yourself, baby cakes. I'm glad that you approve of this stick, sweetheart. Try walking around the cave with it to test it out.
Mmm looks sturdy enough to me. I'm glad you're ready to try to strengthen your leg now. It should have enough time to properly heal.
Before we start getting the supplies ready for our hike today, I would like to inspect your leg first. Please drop your pin so I can have a look at it. Oh don't be so shy with me again, sweetie.
I've been giving you a sponge bath for several weeks now and like with the sponge baths, you can leave your boxers on if you want. Although I certainly wouldn't mind if you removed them. I'm just joking around, sweetie.
Well, sort of. Anyway, I need to look at your leg for now. Now off with those pins, mister.
Mmm, thank you, sweetie pie. Now I'm going to inspect your leg. Don't worry, I will be very gentle with your leg.
Mmm no puncture wounds, no bruising, no swelling, nothing seems to be out of place. Other than you are sweating a lot, is everything okay? Oh don't be so bashful around me.
You have no reason to be so nervous just because you have your pants down. And I'm feeling your leg for any kind of injury. I mean, you do love me, right? Then you shouldn't have any sort of issues with me seeing every part of your body or touching you.
You really find me that beautiful? My beauty makes you nervous? Oh you're so sweet, I could just kiss you.
But since your pants are down, we should probably hold off for now. Don't want to get you too worked up before the hike? Well, your leg looks fine, so all that we need to do is start strengthening those muscles back up.
Us going on hikes should do the trick. Okay so, you can pull your pants back up, or leave your pants down if you want. I certainly wouldn't mind if you leave them down.
Okay, but don't forget that you get a bath later, mister. You'll get very dirty after hiking through the woods. Well, now that your leg is healed properly, we can pack a few supplies for our hike.
Here, come over here with me. Now, let me grab your backpack. Here you go.
Your backpack was damaged when you fell some time ago, but I patched it up. I know that it doesn't look professionally done, but considering I'm self-taught, it's the best that I could do. Oh, it was no problem, sweetie.
I was happy to help. Now, where is my backpack? Oh, here it is.
Hmm, you said that you like my backpack? I honestly did not know it was an expensive brand. I found it lying in the woods one day, so finders keepers, I guess.
Now for the supplies. Let's see. Ah, two bottled waters.
Hmm, it amazes me how people just left an entire pack of bottled waters the other day. Another man's trash is another lamia's treasure. Hmm, what's next? Oh yes, my homemade jerky.
I can't wait for you to try it. Hmm, I learned how to make it from some cookbook that someone threw away. I think it was called Martha something.
I think the last name starts with an S. Now what's next? Oh yes, the compass.
I know these words very well, but in case we do get separated, you can use it. The only problem is that it can point north. I guess it's broken, and that was the reason that someone threw it away.
Is there something else we need? Oh yeah, bandages. We may need it in case you fall through another cave.
Oh, I'm only kidding. I think that it's everything. Are you ready to go? Hmm, good.
Then let's get going. It's such a beautiful sunny day today. I just love sunny days like this.
I know that you're glad to get out the cave and get a little more sun. Normally it's cold around this time of year, but today is just perfect. As a matter of fact, the weather has been consistently warmer this year.
It seems like the planet is naturally warming up, regardless of the season. Hmm? Cold-blooded? Nope.
Well, my blood is a little colder than yours because of my snake hat, but I am part human, so I can tolerate colder temperatures than most reptiles. We Lamia benefit from both our serpent and human blood. Our human blood, as I previously mentioned, can help us tolerate colder temperatures, while our serpent side helps us tolerate warmer climates.
So we're the best of both worlds. We can also use our tongues to detect heat signals, like that of other serpents, while also being able to use it for speech like humans. But you do know all too well of my ability to talk.
I know that I do plenty of that. It's almost like I do enough talking for the both of us. Anyway, my other traits that I'm pretty sure you're aware of? My speed, my strength, my constrictibility, and of course, my ability to eat large meals and digest it for long periods of time.
What you are probably unaware of is that we Lamia can retain our youth for our entire lifespan. We shed our skin, which keeps it healthy and smooth. Also, we live longer than either serpent lives or humans, because we're resistant against viruses and diseases that would normally affect either one of our species.
Our human side is immune to serpent illnesses, and our serpent side is immune to human illnesses. It is so rare that my kind get sick. We're not immortal, though, and can die from severe injuries like how most creatures do.
Most Lamia die from losing too much blood, if injured or from organ damage. Other than that, we can live for centuries if we're careful. Oh, dear.
Here, I'll catch you. What happened? Did you hurt yourself? Please tell me if you're alright.
Your leg just felt a little weak and gave out? You probably did too much walking today. No need to thank me.
I caught you because I didn't want you to fall and hurt yourself again. I have no problem with holding you in my arms, like I'm still doing, with your beautiful face so close to mine. Makes me want to.
.. Sorry, I couldn't resist, sweetheart. Oh? So you like how I use my tongue when weak is? Tickles a little? Well, let me show you more tricks that I can do with my tongue.
I could do this all day. But you're looking a little tired. Drink some water.
You need to stay hydrated. Good. Now eat some jerky.
You need to build up muscle by eating plenty of meat. Do you like the jerky? I didn't think that some of the recipes were that good, so I added a few other spices instead.
I'm glad that you like it. I'll be sure to make us some more in the near future, but now we need to get you back to the cave. No arguing.
This isn't the time for debate, mister. Now, up you go. I told you that I was strong.
It's no problem at all. Cows are much harder to lift. Now let's get you back at our little love nest.
I can't wait to move in with you and make it our new love nest. Now, I'll put you back on the hay bed. There you are.
Are you comfortable? That's good, but don't get too comfortable yet. It's time for your sponge bath.
Let me go get the sponge in a bowl of water. Okay, now that I have what we need for your bath, I'll help you get your clothes on. Again, we go through this every time.
You have no reason to be shy around me. I'm your mate. Now hold still while I get these off of you.
There, in much to my dismay, I still left your boxers on as you wanted. Now to wash your hair. Now that beautiful face that's lit up bright red.
And your arms. Okay, now to wash your back. And your chest.
My favorite part of you. Well, my second favorite. And now to do your legs.
And as usual, I'll be very careful. And now for the last leg. Okay, all clean.
But now to dry you off. Now where is that beach towel?