Meat

In the morning, Nera and Mira talk about Elena, who just arrived at their place.

She liked to eat meat where she comes from, so Nera got an idea.

What about cooking some meat for Elena?
I'm sure she would like it.

That's a great idea.
But where do you want to get the meat from?
I don't want to hunt for innocent people again.
That's always annoying.

I was thinking about sacrificing one of us.

That might work. But we don't need to sacrifice one of us. We could also just cut off the arms.

No, then I'm out. It's always annoying to regrow your limbs, isn't it?

You're right. I also don't want to live without arms and legs for months or maybe even years.

Besides that I'm sure she would like to eat organs.

Yeah, they'll taste delicious.

So is it fine if I'm the one to sacrifice myself?

Why you? I was thinking you would like to spend more time with Elena.

We don't even know if she wants to stay any longer.

I'm sure she will. I'll sacrifice myself, so you can live on.

Nah, without you life might be boring. Especially if Elena leaves. What should I do then?
You could probably persuade her to stay. You're much better at that.
And besides that, I like the idea of being eaten by people I like.

Aww..., that sounds cute.
But you're much better at cooking.

And you're chubbier. That delicious fat...

Hey!

Sorry, but it's true.
You're also more muscular to be fair.

Yeah, I am chubbier. I'll taste delicious. So will you...

No, you're just lazy. You just don't want to cook.

Hm...
So what about a fight?
The winner will be food and the loser has to do all the work.

Sounds fair.

Oh, really? You know I'm more muscular. You don't have a chance!

Nera just smirks at Mira.

After a while, Mira and Nera are standing outside on the meadow.
They didn't see Elena yet. She must still be sleeping.
They just face each other while keeping some distance.

If one of us can't move anymore, she loses, okay?

Yeah, sounds fair.

Mira didn't expect Nera to just agree.
She will just grab Nera and also throw her to the ground if necessary.

The fight starts and Nera immediately runs towards Mira.
Mira just stands there in a threatening pose, so Nera stops before she gets too close.

Nera jumps around, trying to attack her, while Mira just keeps an eye on Nera and holds her guard.

Suddenly Nera attacks her and hits her belly.
It hurts.

Aww! But this won't help you.

We'll see.

Nera still smiles.

When Nera attacks the next time, Mira just grabs her.
But she didn't really grab Nera. She slipped away in time.

Before Mira can react, Nera is alredy jumping onto her from behind, grabbing her neck with her arms. She immediately pulls her down and also puts her legs behind her.

Mira tries to struggle free. She has problems breathing.

I...
I... give... up!

So I won? And you just agree on that!

Yes...
Stop...!
Air...!

Nera releases her neck and gets up.

Mira takes a deep breath.

Nera seems happy now. She will serve their new friend as food soon.

So are you ready?

Nera nods confidently, slowly realizing what this means to her.

On the way back in, they notice Elena sitting around.

Good morning!
You've already been outside?

Yeah!

Do you want me to leave already or can I still stay for a while?

Don't leave until lunch!

Nera smiles.

Yeah, I'm going to prepare it.

Do you need some help?

No, I can do it myself.

Nera giggles.

They enter their kitchen and Nera immediately undresses.

Mira already takes a sharp knife.

I wonder when I used it the last time. It must have been years ago.

Yeah.

So are you ready?

Nera nods excitedly. She also starts to get scared.

Mira just puts the knive on her neck to cut her head off.

Wait!

Did you chage your mind?

Mira moves the knife away again.

No, just do it slow. I want to stay alive as long as possible. I want this to be an experience.

Oh, that sounds reasonable. You just mentioned it in time. Only a few seconds later you would have been dead already.

Nera giggles.

I know.

In that case, you can also just wash yourself, and then you lie down over there and I'll care for the rest.

Mira starts to prepare Nera properly, Nera helps her.

Elena is still sitting around on the couch, wondering what they are doing for so long.
She's a bit bored, but she doesn't just want to leave them without notice.
So she enters the kitchen.

When she comes in, Nera is lying on the ground.
She doesn't have her arms or legs anymore.
She is holding a knife directly above Nera.

Stop! What are you doing?

Mira and Nera notice Elena and look towards Elena.

Don't look! I'm naked.

Mira gets up and blocks the view.

This was meant to be a surprise. Just go outside and pretend you didn't see anything.

Oh, sorry. Looks like I messed it up.
But I guess, I already saw too much, so...

Mira just goes to the side.

I hope you like your surprise. It's almost finished.

Yeah, you came just it time.

But it's really not necessary to do this just for me.

We are happy to give you the pleasure. You're really sweet. Come on Mira, just one more slice!

No, don't! Let her live, I don't like meat that much. I've had enough where I came from.

But her arms and legs are already cut off.

Yeah, it hurt pretty much.

Don't worry, they will be eaten of course. Otherwise it would be a waste.

Nera smiles again.

Okay, I'll only cook the limbs then. Can you take care of Nera? Else she will die from blood loss.

Oh, of course. I don't think she would die, her wounds have almost healed already. But I'll help anyway.

Oh, how do you know?

I have some experience from carrying living people around as supplies.

Wow, that's cool.

Yeah, they won't go bad as long as they still live.

Elena takes care of her wounds and feeds her some fruit, so she will regenerate even faster.

Wow, I start to feel really good now.

Yeah, the pain quickly turns into a very good feeling. Sometimes I wish something like this happened to me. But it's too annoying.

Oh no, I almost forgot about that...

Nera is pretty annoyed now.

At least I'm not the one who has to cook now.

Don't make fun of me...

Elena lifts Nera up to carry her to the livingroom.
She puts Nera on the couch, puts a blanket on her naked body, and sits down next to her.
Then she strokes her body, so she can relax.

Soon Mira comes in. She already finished cooking and they start eating.
It's really delicious.

Nera also eats some of the food, but it's kind of yucky when she thinks it's her own limbs.

Actually I wanted to offer you to stay here for longer.
But now that Nera is still alive, we don't have a room for you.

Oh, I didn't know that. Should I just kill her.

Now it's too late. I don't want to cook again already.

Yeah, just killing her would be waste.

I could just sleep with Mira. Sleeping with her is cooler anyway.

Really, you would like to sleep in my bed permanently?

Of course, you are my best friend. And we sleep together often enough anyway.

So I really can stay?

Yeah.

Thank you very much. I think, I'll like this place.
I'll also take care of Nera in exchange.

Don't worry, Mira will probably be suited better for this. We're sleeping together anyway.

But you could cook for us.

That's what I wanted to do anyway. I like cooking. I'm sure I can show you some nice recipes.

After they finished eating, Mira carries Nera to her room. Elena helps her.
They put her into her bed.

You're still heavy. I think, you'll have to stay here until you can move on your own again.

Oh, that will be annoying. I can't do anything and everyone will see me naked.

We see each other naked anyway.
And whenever anyone else comes in, I'll put the blanket on you.

Thanks!

And I'll always read aloud from now on, so you won't get bored.

Nera smiles.
She thinks, this time without arms and legs won't be as bad after all.