"Amina, my gorgeous rose blossom in the ocean, which gem would you like?" Amina looked at her new patron, the Techno Baron with her seductive gaze as she crossed her crimson-covered leg over her left one. That day, since she decided to look like a red flower, she wore a crimson-colored harem top that did very little to hide her slightly golden-skinned breasts and accentuated with gold. the harem pants she wore had a sheer rose-colored skirt with golden vine patterns. on her feet were a pair of silky rose shoes with embroidery.

her makeup was a light gold shadow which brought out her malachite orbs more along with eyeliner with heavy wings, a small amount of tulip rouge, and ruby lips. "That depends on what gems you have brought me. show me." the Baron's assistants brought in a large box and opened the lid, revealing three gems with different settings.

the first gem was a radiant ruby, shaped like a heart, set in a cluster setting with pearls.

the second gem was a brilliant diamond, with a facet cut, set in a gypsy setting with sapphires, rubies and topazes.

the third gem was an onyx, in a bead setting with small opals surrounding it.

Amina was pleased with the offerings as she took out the diamond and smiled. "Techno, answer me this: How on earth did you manage to get all these pretty gems for me?" as she inserted the diamond into her navel, admiring the way the gemstones sparkled under the dim lighting. "It was very easy for me, my lotus! It's amazing what you can find in the markets nowadays." a sweet giggle was heard from the beauty before him. he found the sound of her laughter soft yet alluring to the ears when she did that.

She then heard soft jingling in her coin purse as she looked down, noticing a few coins being put inside. "Let me guess.. this is a small present for me to get what i want?" she asked him as he nodded, seeing her smile once more. "Very well. I'll get my veil on and i can leave. Thank you!" She turned away as her onyx-russet tresses swayed with each movement of her hourglass-like waist, casscading down her back like a dark waterfall. Amina located her veil the moment she crossed her chambers.

her veil was a ruby-hue with gold intricate lace around the sides and little patterns of vines and flowers as well. carefully placing it on her head as she loved when it contrasted perfectly with her shadow on her eyes, she exited her chambers and the weapons factory, going into the Scuttle town markets. As she walked, many stopped to stare at her as she enjoyed the attention they were giving her with their eyes, knowing they could only dream of having her, but never touching her.

She noticed something sparkling in the corner of her eye and walked over to one of the stalls there. There, she spotted what caught her eye.

It was a ivory comb, decorated with silver vines, seed pearls and emerald leaves as it shined in the sun. Amina smiled as she picked it up, inspecting it with her dark orbs. She held it as she met the owner's gaze.

"Do tell me, how much does this cost?"

"O-Only 2 coins, m-my p-princess of the s-stars!"

Oh, he's studdering.. how cute~

"Are you..sure?~"

the man selling the comb nodded as she took out two golden coins and placed them on the counter. "Thank you for your purchase! shall i bag it up for you?"

"That would be most helpful, thank you~"

he then placed the comb into a small basket and handed it to the harem girl who placed the strap onto her arm. She left the stall and came face-to-face with the guardian genie once she turned around.

"Shantae, i presume?"

"And you're the harem girl who stole the show a while ago. Amina, right?"

"You would be correct. What are you doing here?"

"I'm on an errand for Skye, she said that her hatchery was running low on bird feed for her birds."

Amina nodded, understanding that. "I see.. i have been there to Skye's hatchery myself a few times. Only to give her an bird egg and, if she wants it, a private belly dance." she told the half-genie who stood in front of her with her mouth slightly open, shocked. Then again.. this WAS the most famous harem girl standing before her, that much she knew.

"You.. give Skye a private belly dance..?"

"Only if she wants it, which is often because she says her parents treat her as a small child."

"That.. actually makes sense. You know.. you're kinda sweet behind the passion and seductiveness."

That caused Amina to blush as this was the first time she had let her mask down in front of someone! She didn't understand why there was suddenly butterflies in her stomach and her heart was beating so fast.. She somehow knew this half-genie made her feel... safe...?

This is so strange.. all the men i have been with NEVER made me feel like this before.. What is going on?

"Amina, you ok?" She heard Shantae's voice calling out to her as she looked down at her since she was short and Amina was a little tall.

"Ah! yes, i am alright, i was just thinking."

Later that day after meeting the guardian genie of Scuttle-Town, Amina was back at her chambers after getting more things that she wanted. her veil was gone as she stared deep into her new silver handheld mirror, thinking about the encounter. She touched her left cheek with her fingertips as her blush was not noticable on her slightly golden face.

Why was Shantae making her behave like this? Why was her heart beating so fast for her when the men Amina had been with NEVER made her feel like this..?