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“You are doing a mistake by rejecting my offer of friendship.” The doctor, who was often seen in a disgustingly good mood was now with a serious expression on his face. This did not faze Arlecchino even a little bit.

“Any kind of camaraderie with you would be a mistake.” she said with a matter of fact voice.

Even though half of his face was covered in a mask, frustration was obvious on Dottore’s face. Arlecchino was on her guard, ready to refuse whatever nonsense Dottore was going to spout.

“Would you at least hear me out?”

“You are forgetting that The House of The Hearth has refused to send you any more of the ‘human resources’ after the previous Knave’s death.” Arlecchino’s eyes became bloodshot, “Any breach of our agreement and the position of the second fatui harbinger shall become empty.”

She despised the biannual gatherings of the harbingers. There were many harbingers whom she had some mutual respect with, but this man never failed to trigger the bloodlust which was only reserved for anyone who dared to harm her children. Her various murder attempts towards the evil doctor as a revenge for the death of countless children ended when she had to come to an agreement in front of Pierro to ‘maintain the harmony among the coworkers’ in exchange for better funds for the orphanage and removal of all taxes from the earnings of the orphans.

There was no more issues for funding. The first action Arlecchino took when she became The Father was register it as a non profit Fontinian institution and she allowed the children to pursue careers other than becoming Fatui soldiers. The procedure was lengthy but this made the orphanage semi autonomous from the Fatui and the graduated children volunteered to donate some of their incomes. To appease her, many nobles of Fontaine often sent gifts and donations. But even with this abundance of resources, she knew better than to risk the end of the peaceful times.

“Nowhere in our contact says that I need to have any kind of partnership with you.” Now she had no more patience to talk about this.

“No I am not asking for any test subjects.” Dottore sighed in frustration.

“I do not have the leisure to chat with you.” Arlecchino got up from her seat.

“Well at least you can take the my newest potion and give me a report about it? I swear it’s not lethal or painful. I can test it in front of you!”

Arlecchino stopped. Small and discreet assassination methods like poisons was not something she preferred, but it helped in avoid huge spectacles. Her subordinates were also very talented in using them. She preferred seeking help from The marionette if she ever needed any new weapon, but she was not going to deny that sometimes she was curious about dottore’s inventions. Painful and torturous killing was too much unnecessary work, but if this prototype is indeed harmless, she could spare it some glance.

“Why are you asking me of all people?” Despite of her curiosity, she was aware that there would be some catch. Dottore’s desparate voice was suspicious. He could be lying about the potion being non lethal. And even if it’s harmless, he would most likely use it as a leverage.

“That’s because-” he stopped mid sentence and ruffled his hair, seemingly trying to make an answer in his head. He gave up and brought out some folded papers out of his coat. “Please check these out.”

Arlecchino unfolded the papers. It was the information of one of the countless clones of Dottore. It had mentions of how this clone was of poor quality and only showed interest in relatively harmless projects.

Now Arlecchino noticed some differences in demeanor of the man in front of him. She knew that it one of his clones, but Dottore always made sure to send the clones who were most alike to him, both in appearance and personality. This clone was not shrewd enough. Some differences in his appearance were noticeable too. His hair texture more straight with the shade of blue being a bit darker, his teeth were not sharp enough and had a bit more rounded, uneven sized points. He was wearing his coat fully buttoned up, as if his body wasn’t synthesized enough to withstand the Shneznayan cold.

The 2nd page was concerning. It deemed the clone as useless and he was going to be eliminated soon unless he proves himself to be useful by getting approval of ten unbiased volunteers.

Arlecchino had no interest in helping out a defective one among the thousands of clones of her most hated person alive on Tayvat. However, she wanted to know how ethical can a clone built on the likeness of that psychopath can be. What exactly was Dottore’s idea of harmless? Instead of losing sleep over this, it was less headache to just satisfy a curiosity.

“I have nothing to lose.” said the clone, “So I’m just asking help from anyone I see. The Marionette and Childe refused because they don’t have anyone to use it on.”

“Fine, Show it to me.” Even Sandrone refused? Wouldn’t she have immediately taken it to to do her own research?

The clone’s dull face lightened up. He brought out a file and a tiny box of small vials. “Ok so this is the potion. You only need to put one drop in food or water to make the subject listen to all your commands! The effects last for twelve to eighteen hours. But if I get enough chances, I can develop it into something far more dangerous!!!”

From the description this did not seem like anything special. Fatui had been making mind control potions for decades by now. She looked into the files to see if there is something more. The side effects section made her want to throw the file at the clone’s face for wasting her time.

“I suggest you to either start on any other project if you want to survive.” said the Knave in a degrading voice, “You have made an Aphrodisiac.”

“No!” he frowned “This is a mind control drug with just mild arousing effects! It barely does anything. Please! Try it on someone! I’m begging you!”

“Alright.” Arlecchino was not the type to feel sympathetic because of someone’s pleading, but she had an idea about where to use it. “If this causes any problems, I’ll be the first to request your immediate termination”

“Thank you!!!” the clone almost fell to his knees, “I will always be grateful!”

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Two weeks later.

The opera was tasteful. The soprano's voice echoed across the theatre. The audience bursted into applause. Some stood up from their seats. “BRAVA! BRAVA!” One man even let out a cheerful whistle. Arlecchino was displeased to see this spectacle of disorder. She was not too impressed with the performance of the Tenor.

Since when are the Fontinian Opera audience so vulgar? It was end of an act,not the entire play.

She was in Fontaine for the monthly inspection of The House of the hearth.When she asked if there are any notable opera being performed, Lynette recommended this. That girl’s taste in art was very horrendous.

She called the valet of the box seat. While pouring the wine he accidentally moved his hand and some drops spilled on the table. The man’s eyes became that of a fawn in the paws of a tiger.

“Madame! I apologize! Please-”

“Whatever.” Arlecchino didn’t care about such errors which were barely even mistakes, “You are dismissed.”

She took a sip of her wine and looked the lady on the throne who was munching on some Conch Madelines while waiting for the intermission to end. Her right leg was popped up and rested on the arm of the throne. Her expression was bored.

If it was anyone else, The Knave would have felt disgust seeing such lack of decorum, especially from the leader of the nation which prided itself for it’s etiquette. But at least Lady Furina De Fontaine looked charming. Her cheeks filling up from the cakes was adorable, making Arlecchino wish she could take a bite out of it.

The rest of the show was not as impressive as the first half. Arlecchino was even getting distracted seeing the Hydro archon slowly eating her desserts. In the middle the archon stopped eating and wrote something and sealed it in an envelope and sent it away. Whatever it was, she wasted five sheets of paper on it by writing and discarding it and starting anew while rubbing her temple in frustration. It was amusing to see the lady doing anything but actually watch the show. After the show, Arlecchino started heading out, but on the door, a valet stopped her and handed a letter.

The nobility of Fontaine used Opera and theatre less as a spot for enjoying art but more as an opportunity to grow the connections among themselves, which Arlecchino was not at all interested in. But it had the seal of the archon. So that letter she was writing so painstakingly was meant for her. It was a dinner invitation to the abode of the Archon. She touched the paper and observed the gorgeous handwriting , and looked at the throne. Furina was on the balcony, looking towards her in anticipation. Arlecchino gave her a nod. Furina blushed in response.

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The table was filled with various dishes of Fontaine, each one plated with immaculate artistry. The chandelier above them was reflecting the light with it’s hundreds of gemstones. The archon’s private dining area of the Opera Epiclise was decorated with paintings depicting various folklores of Fontaine. Furina dismissed all the staffs right after they finished serving.

Arlecchino was dressed in a tuxedo suit which was tailored to fir her perfectly to emphasise her masculine features while not concealing her curves. And Furina looked breathtaking in a tight blue gown that hugged her body glamourously, a slit going up towards her thigh gave her a rather bold look which was uncommon for her to wear.

The small talk between them was strangely awkward. Usually when Arlecchino attended the obligatory dinners with the bastards of high society, she always had some topic to discuss, if there was not any, they would talk about politics or any notable gossip. But the leader of Fontaine was severely uninformed about most of the incidents happening in the government. It was odd.

“Respectfully my lady, I mean no offence, but how come you have no idea about the housing prices crisis in the Northern Fontaine?” the initial tone full of courtesy and gentleness was long gone, “The Spina Di Rosula has made complaints about this multiple times by now. Even commoners know.”

Furina put her head down, she had almost lost her appetite. She took a tiny piece off her Crepes Suzette and slowly chewed it. “Umm.. We are looking into this matter..”

This was getting ridiculous. Fontaine was not perfect but it was well governed and the praises of Lady Furina De Fontaine was everywhere as the charismatic and capable leader. But here Arlecchino was seeing the exact opposite.

This was fishy indeed. Arlecchino had to go to the depth of this. She decided to use the potion.

The clone had given her one small vial of the potion. Her first two test subjects were a merchant who did not pay his staff enough, and a hotel owner who tried to hide the disappearance of one of his staffs who later The Knave’s subordinates discovered as trafficked for organs. Both of those scums obeyed all of her commands, including slitting their own throats in the end of her observation. The vibrant blue liquid was too glaring to use in discreet; in fact she had to do the extra work of force feeding the potion to the first test subject. So she mixed it in a common jar of Pate de Fruit. A very common gummy candy many Fontinians often carry in their purses and slipped it in the prison food as a dessert. And the results were as good as what the clone had described, average. But it had the advantage of easily getting mixed in any food or drink. Arlecchino was well aware that if this is the initial formula, later on this could turn into something that would make entire governments collapse. But for now she wanted to put that issue aside and focus on the woman in front of her.

“Apologies my lady.” Arlecchino softened her voice and expressions, “You have invited me to this lovely dinner,but I caused you to diistress.”

“No no it’s fine.” Furina’s face relaxed, “I should know about these concerning topics.”

“I was going to give these to you before leaving, but please have some now, it’ll cheer you up.” She put some of the gummies on a tiny plate and handed them to Furina.

“Oh that would be lovely! Thank you!!!” Her face lightened up.

Their hands brushed for a moment while handing over the plate, causing Arlecchino’s heart to beat faster. The white haired lady ate one Pate de Fruit.

How naive….consuming anything given by a stranger.

“Lady Furina.” Arlecchino called, “Anything you have to say?”

“Hmm…”Furina looked confused, the initial stage of the brain becoming devoid of any new thoughts was complete. Just with one gummy too. Furina was weak.

“Shouldn’t an Archon have better physique than a mortal?” A question which would be mundane in a different circumstance.

“Well…. Yea I guess….”

“What do you think of the Pate de fruits?”

“Umm… something is happening to me…”

“Would you like to summon the gardes on me for feeding you a mysterious substance?” her voice was very matter of fact.

“I mean….I should…”Furina held her head in both of her hands, “But I don’t wanna…”

“Eat another gummy.”

Furina took the gummy and immediately ate it.

“You would not summon anyone no matter what happens to you now.” Arlecchino’s tone shifted to commanding, “Now tell me, would you like to summon the gardes on me for feeding you these?”

“No I would never summon anyone.” Furina’s eyes had a cloudiness.

A cruel smirk appeared on Arlecchino’s face. “Come over here.” The archon obeyed without any hesitation.

“Why did you invite me over for dinner?” The Knave held the hands of the standing woman, “What are your intentions?”

“Because I like you…” A pink glow appeared on Furina’s cheeks, “I wished to go on a date with you someday, which would have later progressed into bringing you to my personal chambers…or going to yours..”

This was an unexpected reason. The archon lusted on her. Good to know the physical attraction between them was mutual. Arlecchino gently squeezed her hands. If the chance of bedding the woman she desired was here, there was no reason to let this chance go.

“Fine, let’s fulfill your wish. Have you truly dismissed all the staffs?”

Furina nodded. “Yea, until I leave this hall, no one would enter…..”

Arlecchino ran her fingers upwards on Furina’s arm and touched her skin under her gloves.

“Ever imagined what I would do to you?”

“You would take my clothes off…pin me down somewhere…and touch me everywhere…”

“Huh, how basic. Sit on my lap.”

Furina obeyed. Arlecchino wrapped her hands around Furina’s tiny waist. It was beautiful how well the smaller woman could fit so perfectly in her arms. She touched Furina’s thighs through the slit of the dress. The lady’s thigh was soft like pudding. Arlecchino gave it a nice squeeze. Furina reflexively closed her legs.

“These kind of clothes are not your style, what made you wear it?” Arlecchino whispered in Furina’s ears.

“I…thought you would find it sexy…Mmm…” Furina moaned a little from Arlecchino’s sharp nails slightly digging into her skin. It seemed the aphrodisiac effects were working.

“Planning to seduce a Fatui harbinger…how bold.” she bit Furina’s earlobe. The slight pain made Furina hiss.

She slowly touched Furina’s inner thigh. She had to put a little force to open the shorter woman’s legs which Furina shyly obliged. The sharp nail of The Knave’s index finger lightly brushed against Furina’s underwear. From the texture it didn’t seem like smooth cotton panties. “Ngh…” This accidental touch made her shiver.

“Hmm..?” Arlecchino touched the mound on top of Furina pussy with her index and middle finger and slowly moved it in circular motion, “Lacey fabric hmm… Archon of Fontaine, why are you wearing lingerie in the dinner with a diplomat?”

“Yes…Ahhh” Arlecchino had not even touched her spot, but it was enough to make Furina aroused, “I….imagined….you would take them off tonight…”

The Knave unzipped Furina’s dress and brushed her lips against her exposed back. Furina’s back arched involuntarily. “Would you like me to do that?”

“Yes please..”her voice was breathy and needy.

“Be more specific. What do you want me to do with this needy body of yours?”

She lowered a finger towards the slit. Slowly her finger brushed against the lacey underwear. The uneven texture of gave an extra sensation.

“Haah…ahhh… Please… Please take them off and…touch me down there…”

Arlecchino suddenly lifted her finger and wrapped it around Furina’s throat and gave it a squeeze. Even this action caused Furina to moan.

“You wish that I would do all the work?”

“Yeaaa…..I never thought…”

“How audacious. The host is telling the guest to entertain her. Fine. Stand up and strip, keep your lingerie on.”

Furina obeyed. Arlecchino saw the expression on her face and almost forgot to breathe. Her eyes were full of tears, her lips quivering, with little gasps coming out of it. Her cheeks were flushed. She took her shoes off first. Than she took the dress off easily and it pulled on her feet, than she took her bra off and stood there, waiting for the next command.

Arlecchino could not take her eyes off Furina’s body. She could feel wetness pooling up between her legs. The archon’s body looked soft and delicate with it’s small features. Some little were moles spotted on her stomach and collarbones like little stars. And the dark red lace lingerie emphasized her pale skin beautifully.

The Knave walked towards the sofa and sat down. She gestured with her index finger, “Come here.” Furina walked towards her. Arlecchino unzipped her trousers and took them off alongside her boxers. “I assume you are not dumb enough to know what to do when the woman you lust on shows you her pussy?”

Furina immediately kneeled in front of Arlecchino’s legs and kissed her labia. Aggressively sucking on the outer folds, Furina shoved her tongue inside the taller woman’s slits. Her obscene sucking sounds echoed across the large hall. Her technique was amateur and messy, but the desperation was evident.

“Mmmm….” Arlecchino closed her eyes and enjoyed the way the woman between her legs was eating her out as if she was starving for days. Furina now lapped her tongue on Arlecchino’s clit. She never expected Furina to be so desperate. Such rapid movement was too much. Her thighs started shaking and before she knew she orgasmed in the archon’s mouth.

Arlecchino was shocked by Furina’s speed in pussy eating. She grabbed and pushed her down against the sofa. Furina let out a moan due to this sudden action. Arlecchino kissed the top part of the archon’s chest and gradually lowered towards her nipples. She took Furina’s right nipple in her mouth and vigorously sucked on it while pinching the other nipple. “Ahhh!!” Her heightened sexual instincts made her feel like she was in heaven. Everything felt so extreme.

She got up and looked at Furina’s crotch, “I never thought red could be a part of your wardrobe,Why such choice?”

“I chose….the colour of your elemental powers…I like how they are dark red…unlike the usual pyro…”

The Knave was caught off guard by this confession. Her cheeks heated up with a blush rising. She took them off and gave Furina’s pussy a light kiss, than licked the slit from bottom to top. Furina let out an embarrassing sound when Arlecchino’s tongue brushed past the little nub on the top. She pushed her tongue inside of Furina’s opening and sucked on the clit with her upper lip while wiggling her tongue inside.

“AGHH!!! YES….PLEASE….NGHHH….” her entire body spasmed. Her back arched. Her legs around Arlecchino’s back tightened while she clenched on the fabric on the sofa, making her knuckles go white. “Please…..Don’t stop….”

Arlecchino took her tongue out and licked Furina’s clit, than sucked on it for few seconds and went back to licking it. This repeated action made Furina climax. Her body collapsed on the sofa. Her limbs went limp. Pure pleasure on her face looked immaculate.

Arlecchino let her have a ten minutes break.

“Can you get up?” she asked while zipping her trousers.

“Yes…”Furina’s voice was barely audible. She stood up. Her legs were drenched with her own juices. Her chest was full of lewd marks. Arlecchino almost forgot what she was going to say. She helped Furina wear her bra and dress. Arlecchino had made sure to not leave any marks on any of her areas that were exposed.

“Now you will go outside and wish me goodbye. Make sure to act normal. After I am gone from your sight you will go back to your room and do whatever your night routine is. Understood?”

Furina nodded, the hint of arousal not leaving her eyes, which made Arlecchino wish they went for a round two.

“And these.” She held up the red panties up, “I’m taking these.” she shoved them inside the inner pocket of her blazer.