Nano-liquor had been invented sometime while I was in cryogenic preservation aboard the Thesphilian starship. The liquid's microscopic robots provided my body with a relaxing feeling similar to intoxication without actually causing dehydration. The length of the effect wore off at a specific time that was clearly declared on the bottle. If I wanted to chill out for three hours with a one-hour whiskey, I should be prepared to consume three glasses worth, at one-hour intervals.
Another nice benefit of nano-whiskey was the antidote, or the kill switch. If an emergency arose, I simply took a pill that communicated with all the nanites in my body to cease the sensation. Within seconds I would return to full capacity. We had energy shots that worked the same way, only in the opposite direction. I was told that the most popular drug in the galaxy for the last four decades was nano-Viagra. Impotency had been a huge problem for humans after reaching the galactic era.
"What are you drinking about?" Lin asked as she entered the galley.
It was a funny expression that I had only heard her use once before. That particular time I was drinking harder stuff at a faster rate than suggested by the manufacturer. I had just gotten the news that Shira and Nevenah were choosing to remain on Tau Ceti station instead of joining us on our new ship. Unfortunately for me, the nanites refused to double their effect on my body.
"Not much," I answered as I gestured for her to take a seat across from me. She grabbed a cup on her way and I happily poured her the appropriate portion. "I expected our first route to be stressful, but not like this."
"What do you mean?" she asked. She had her hair parted differently. That was something that she did occasionally. Her fingernails were painted a deep blue and I smelled a new scent like a fresh sea breeze. She was trying different things before deciding whether or not to go permanently with a body modification. In my opinion she didn’t need anything at all. The woman was the most naturally gorgeous piece of DNA that I had ever seen in my life.
"That thing from the other dimension," I told her. "My encounter with the weird Peggy brothel cleaning agency. Acclimating Portia at the proper rate for you and Nancy."
"You are warming up to her faster than I expected,” Lin said with a smirk. I knew what that meant. She thought the android’s physical appearance was swaying my opinion of her.
"She's a real asset to the team," I said. "She can make our jobs easier if we let her."
"Our jobs are already fairly easy," Lin replied after another sip of her drink. I could see her eyelids more relaxed already. "Nancy and I want to feel like valuable members of the crew. Portia doing our jobs for us doesn’t make us feel that way."
"You will always be valuable."
"Are you two drinking without me?" Nancy asked from the doorway, feigning anger.
"Grab a cup, girl," Lin told her friend.
Nancy did just that and then took seat beside Lin. I poured her a drink then refilled ours before the conversation continued. We hashed out the Portia issue calmly and I did my best to prepare them for seeing our android getting more involved. I wanted them to rely on her for support instead of me always barking out orders.
"Why don't we have any games to play?" Nancy asked, feeling mellow in a controlled way. "There should be games."
"Hey, do you remember that game we played on the island?" Lin asked. "The first island. The fake one. The game with the aliens on a hex style board like monster chess."
The blue team had received a copy of the game just like us. Nancy and I told our stories about playing the game with Shira and Drexel. Lin did the same with her teammates.
"I was good at that game," Nancy announced, staring off into space as she remembered her conquests.
"Yes, you were."
"Can we get that same game here on our ship?"
"Nancy!" Lin said in exaggerated shock. "The Thesphilians made that game. Do you want to go to their home system and buy it?"
"Maybe," Nancy joked. "All we have to play with right now is Joah's Kongaschlong."
We all laughed at the new made-up name for my hefty penis. In two years, they hadn't gotten tired of it. Was that about to change now?
"Well, you two can play with each other's bodies," I suggested. Not for the first time either.
"You'd like to watch that, wouldn't you?" Lin responded. But Nancy just stared at her friend like she was contemplating the idea. My Asian goddess noticed me staring and turned to face my first wife. Initially, she looked a little concerned about what might be on Nancy's mind. But after a moment of genuine ornery smiles, she loosened up.
"I could kiss you," Nancy said.
I was prepared to cheer them on until I saw them gazing intently at each other's mouths. This was going to happen without me even needing to say another word. I decided to keep my mouth shut so I didn't ruin it. I was even afraid to distract them by lifting my cup for another sip.
Then it happened. I had been trying occasionally to orchestrate this for a while. Their lips touched for longer than I expected. Then I saw the permission check that was them staring into each other's eyes. Neither backed away, so they kissed again. And again. Longer each time. Then I could see tongues at work. This was crazy hot to watch.
Lesbian porn had never been much of a turn on for me. I could watch it as a starter if the actresses were
