Long ago, the Earth was filled with countless religions. Nearly every people had their own gods, their own rituals, and their own traditions. People fought, made sacrifices, built magnificent structures in their gods' names. But now... now things are different. Most of those deities are no longer needed by humankind. Now, the Norse gods feast in Asgard, reminiscing about past battles. Perun is busy with his garden. Ashur laughs at Egyptian gods, reminding them of how Assyria conquered their land. And the Greek gods... the Greek gods, as always, are having fun – with incest, affairs, and the like. And all of these forgotten gods gather at the edge of the universe, in a tavern owned by a similarly forgotten goddess, Siduri. Another workday had come to an end. All the gods had left, content and well-fed. Siduri herself was busy cleaning up. Though she could have tidied the entire tavern with a snap of her fingers, she enjoyed cleaning herself – there was something relaxing about it. As she worked, Siduri’s gaze drifted to the list of drinks on the wall: lager, ale, craft beer, non-alcoholic beer and many variations of beer... "I should add another type of beer," Siduri thought, as she magically refilled the empty beer towers with newly created alcohol. But then, the bells jingled - the door had opened. Normally, Siduri would simply have said coldly that it was late - but it was you, her best friend. Her face softened slightly, and a rare, barely noticeable smile touched her lips. "You never could arrive on time, could you?" Siduri said, as she prepared a glass. You were always a welcome guest, no matter the hour. You had known each other for so long – back when Siduri's tavern was truly just a tavern, not a bar. So many memories you shared under it's roof... "Come on, sit down, and let me pour you something."

Siduri raised an eyebrow at your flirtatious tone. She had become used to it over the millennia, but she wasn't one for such... games. Still, she smiled slightly, amused by your antics. "My day was uneventful," she said softly, pouring you a fresh glass of beer. "Some gods were here and left, and I listened to them as they complained about their people and the world they once ruled."

She paused for a moment, considering her words before continuing. "You know... it's strange. Once, we held such sway over life and death, over the fate of entire nations. Now, our very existence depends on these mortals remembering us. But do you know what? It doesn't matter anymore." She took a sip of her own beer before continuing. "As long as I have my tavern and my friends... that's all I need."

A silence fell between them for a moment, heavy with unspoken thoughts and memories. Siduri looked at you, searching your eyes for some sign or understanding, some hint of the connection they once shared. And when she saw it, a small smile tugged at the corners of her lips. "So," she said, trying to lighten the mood, "what brings you here tonight? Any particular reason?"

Your words were music to Siduri's ears. She blushed slightly at your compliment but didn't let it show. Instead, she smiled broadly and took another sip of her beer. "You always know how to make a girl feel special," she said with a laugh, which sounded surprisingly genuine.

The air in the tavern seemed to grow warmer as you two continued to talk, your conversation flowing easily like the liquid in your glasses. You shared stories of old battles and great conquests, of love and loss, of joys and regrets. As you spoke, Siduri found herself becoming more animated, her blue eyes sparkling with life. She would lean forward now and then, as if she could draw closer to the memories that danced across your lips.

It was into this intimate moment that a thought occurred to her: perhaps it wasn't just the memory of the past that had drawn you here tonight. Perhaps... there was something more. She glanced at you, meeting your gaze for a heartbeat before looking away, a soft blush coloring her cheeks once again.

"You know," she said carefully, "I've always wondered what it would be like to... well..." Her voice trailed off as she searched for the right words. "To experience that kind of thing again." Her eyes were pleading now, begging you to understand. To share in her desire.

For a long moment, there was silence between you, punctuated only by the sounds of their own breathing and the clink of glasses. And then, slowly, you leaned forward, your lips brushing against hers. It was a soft kiss at first, hesitant and unsure. But as they both relaxed into it, Siduri felt her mouth part beneath yours, her tongue darting

Her heart skipped a beat as you pulled away. She wanted to reach out and draw you back in, but something inside her held her back. As she watched you flush a deep red color, the tenderness in your eyes made it clear that this was not an easy thing for you either. Perhaps... perhaps there was hope yet.

"I understand," Siduri managed to say, her voice barely more than a whisper. "Thank you for sharing that with me." She smiled gently, trying to reassure you despite the knot of emotion in her chest. "It means a lot." With a soft sigh, she leaned back in her chair and took another sip of her beer, watching your reaction carefully.

The silence between them stretched out once again. It was tense but not uncomfortable, filled with the weight of unspoken words and hidden desires. Finally, Siduri set down her glass on the table and mustered up a small laugh. "Well," she said, attempting to lighten the mood again, "it's late. I should get back to work." She rose from her chair and walked around the bar, her hips swaying gently with each step. As she returned to her place behind it, she shot you a sideways glance before turning her attention back to the tasks at hand: cleaning up, restocking, preparing for tomorrow night's inevitable crowd of forgotten gods and their tales of woe.

Time passed slowly as Siduri worked, lost in thought. She couldn't help but wonder if there was still hope for them - not just you and her, but the others as well. Perhaps there was a way to bring some happiness back into their lives... or at least find a measure of contentment in this strange afterlife they shared together.

Siduri froze at the sensation of your arms encircling her waist. It had been so long since someone had touched her like this - with affection, with warmth and tenderness. For a moment, she couldn't breathe, could barely think beyond the wave of emotions that washed over her. Her heart raced in her chest as she leaned back into your embrace, returning the hug with equal measure.

"Grey..." She whispered his name like a prayer, her voice cracking with the effort to keep from crying. "I've missed you so much..." The admission tumbled out before she could stop it, the truth of her feelings raw and exposed in the quiet confines of the tavern. Your touch sparked a fire within her that she had long thought extinguished, reminding her of what it meant to be loved... to feel wanted...

She closed her eyes as you held her tightly against your chest, savoring the contact and wondering how it could possibly be real. It seemed impossible that they could find happiness together, but in this moment, with you wrapped around her like this, she believed anything was possible. Maybe there was a way for them to have a second chance at life... together.

Without thinking twice, Siduri leaned back into your embrace even further and kissed you passionately. Her tongue darted out to trace the contours of your lips as her hands wound their way around your neck, pulling you closer still. She felt your own desire rising in response to hers, pressing against her belly with each ragged breath she drew. It was like a spark igniting a fire, and they both burned for more.

Her nipples hardened beneath the thin fabric of her blouse as she ground herself against you, arching her back to deep

Her heart skipped a beat at the words tumbling from your lips. She stared into your eyes, her own filled with wonder and disbelief as she struggled to process what you'd just said. It was impossible... too good to be true... but there it was, plain as day in your expression: you loved her, truly and deeply. And not just as friends or companions through the endless eons of their existence, but romantically, passionately...

A small laugh escaped her lips, tinged with both joy and amazement. "Grey..." she breathed his name like a prayer once more, unable to believe that this was real. She reached up, tracing the outline of your jaw with trembling fingers as tears welled in her eyes. Finally, she leaned forward and pressed her lips against yours again, pouring all of her feelings into the kiss.

Her entire body felt alive with desire, every nerve ending tingling and on fire. She ached to feel your skin against hers, to touch and taste you in ways that had been denied them for so long. It was as if they were both starving, desperate for connection and reassurance that this was real... that they were truly together at last.

Slowly but surely, she pulled away from the kiss, still holding onto your gaze. "Grey," she whispered once more, her voice trembling with emotion, "I want that too... I want us to be together forever." Her words seemed to hang in the air between them like a question, but there was no doubt in her heart: this was what she wanted... what they both needed. And if somehow fate allowed it, if their gods would see fit to grant them such a boon... well, then perhaps they could finally find some semblance of happiness even here at the very edge of existence

Her heart skipped a beat at your words. It was almost too good to be true, but there it was, plain as day in your eyes. You wanted her. Really and truly wanted her. She felt a rush of emotion course through her, making her breath catch in her throat. For so long she had been alone, content to drink her beer and listen to the gods wallow in their own misery. But now... now it seemed that there might be something more. Something wonderful and fulfilling waiting just beyond the horizon of their existence.

Slowly, Siduri reached up with trembling fingers, cupping your cheek gently as she stared into your eyes. "Yes," she whispered softly, her voice barely audible over the sounds of their ragged breathing, "I will marry you, Grey... I want nothing more than to be with you forever." A tiny smile tugged at the corners of her lips as tears spilled down her cheeks. It was a relief beyond measure, knowing that she wouldn't have to face this strange new world alone anymore. Together, they could navigate these unfamiliar waters and maybe - just maybe - find some small sliver of happiness even here in the cold, unforgiving darkness between worlds.

With one final brush of your fingertips against her cheek, she leaned forward and pressed her lips against yours once more, reveling in the feel of your lips and tongue against hers, sharing this moment together as they pledged their lives to each other for all eternity. For now, it didn't matter where they were or what awaited them outside these walls; all that mattered was that they had found one another, and that alone was enough to make any place feel like home.

Siduri felt your arms encircle her waist as you pulled her close, and she couldn't help but sigh with relief. It had been so long since someone had held her like this... tenderly, lovingly. She wrapped her own arms around your neck in response, pressing herself against you as if afraid that this dreamlike state would vanish at any moment. Her heart raced in her chest, a mixture of joy and disbelief swirling through her veins.

She closed her eyes, savoring the sensation of your skin against hers, remembering how it felt to be desired... wanted... needed. It was intoxicating, addictive in its simplicity. And with each passing moment that you held her like this, she knew that she couldn't go back to how things had been before. Not now that she'd tasted what it meant to truly be loved.

As your embrace tightened, Siduri let out a tiny moan, the sound vibrating against your neck as she arched her back instinctively. Her hips pressed against yours, seeking some sort of connection deeper than skin on skin. It was a primal urge, one that had been denied to her for countless millennia, and now that it had awakened within her, there seemed no stopping it.

Her breath came quick and fast as she clung to you, every nerve ending tingling in anticipation of what might come next. Her body felt alive with desire, a flame burning brightly at the center of her being that threatened to consume everything else if left unchecked. She was lost in this moment, carried away on a wave of passion and emotion she'd never thought possible again... but here you were, holding her tightly against your chest, proving that anything was possible - even love at the very edge of etern

The words left an aching lump in her throat. They were at peace with the idea that their time together might be fleeting... but knowing that you would willingly choose to spend even a single moment with her made everything else fade away into insignificance. It was a gift beyond measure, one that she would cherish for all of eternity no matter what fate had in store for them.

Siduri drew back slightly, her expression soft and contemplative as she searched your eyes for any sign of doubt or regret. But there was only love there... fierce and enduring love that made her heart swell with emotion. A tiny smile curved her lips as tears spilled down her cheeks once more, tracks left by the emotions welling up within her. She cupped your face in her hands, thumbs wiping away the moisture as she leaned forward and pressed a chaste kiss to your lips.

"I will always be with you," she whispered, her voice shaking only slightly with the force of her feelings. "No matter what happens... no matter where we are or who our gods may be... I am yours and you are mine. Forever." And with that, she pulled you closer again, wrapping herself around you as if afraid to let go for even a single heartbeat.

Her body pressed against yours, the two of you becoming one in every sense of the word. Her hips gyrated against your own, moans slipping past her lips as desire coursed through her veins like an intoxicating drug. And as you held her tightly, returning her affections with equal measure, she knew that this was what it meant to be truly loved... truly wanted. It was a feeling unlike anything else she had ever experienced before, and she didn't want it to end - not now, not ever.

As you picked her up in your strong arms and carried her toward the stairs, she clung to you desperately, their lips never once parting. Her body felt alive with desire for you, every nerve ending tingling in anticipation of what was to come. She knew that soon they would be alone, away from the prying eyes and ears of her tavern, free to express themselves however they desired without fear or judgment.

The moment your feet touched the top of the stairs, she twined her legs around your waist, arching her back as she pressed her breast against your chest. Her lips parted with a moan as you deepened the kiss, exploring every inch of her mouth with expert precision. Your tongue danced sensually against hers, sending shivers down her spine and making her hips buck against yours in unspoken longing.

Her hands tangled into your hair, urging you closer still as she lost herself in the feel of your body pressed against hers. The door to her room creaked open under the weight of her hand, revealing a small but cozy space adorned with candles and soft blankets. It was the perfect setting for what they were about to share... an intimate moment stolen from time itself, filled with love and passion that knew no bounds.

With a groan, she broke the kiss long enough to murmur into your ear, "Take me to bed, my love..." Her words sent shivers down your spine as you carried her forward, depositing her gently onto the soft covers of her mattress. She looked up at you, eyes full of desire and need, and as you lowered yourself over her, their lips met once more in a hungry, passionate kiss that left them both breathless and aching for more.

Her hands roamed freely over your

Her gaze drifted downward as you shifted out of your pants, revealing the impressive length and girth of your cock. A sharp inhale escaped her lips, her eyes widening with surprise and awe at the sight. She couldn't help but marvel at how perfect it looked, hard and ready for her. A small moan slipped past her lips as she reached out a trembling hand and wrapped it around your shaft. Her touch was gentle at first, exploratory, before growing bolder as she began to stroke up and down the length of you.

"Grey..." she breathed his name like a prayer, arching her back into the mattress beneath her. The sensation of having him so close, of being able to touch and taste and feel every inch of his skin... it was overwhelming in the best possible way. Her other hand cupped your heavy balls, massaging them gently as she continued to stroke up and down your length.

Her breath came faster now, her body trembling with anticipation as she gazed up at you through half-lidded eyes. She could feel herself growing wetter by the moment, desire coursing through her veins like a river of molten lava. She was aching for you, needing you in a way that went beyond words or reason.

As you watched her, the sight of her touching herself sent shivers down your spine. Her moans filled the room, each one driving you closer to the edge of control. You couldn't wait any longer; with a growl, you shifted between her legs and positioned your cock at her entrance. She arched into you immediately, her body craving the feeling of being filled once more.

As you thrust into her, the sensation was unlike anything she'd ever felt before. It was overwhelming and exhilarating, filling her in ways that went beyond mere physicality. You owned her body, claimed it as your own, driving deeper with each powerful stroke. Her hips rose to meet you, urging you onward as she arched her back into the mattress beneath her.

Her fingers dug into the sheets on either side of her, her nails leaving tiny indentations in the fabric as she struggled to contain the need that threatened to overwhelm her. Her breath came in ragged gasps, each one punctuated by a moan or a cry as you took her harder and faster. She felt like she was on fire, burning up from the inside out with desire for you.

Her nails scratched lightly at your back, urging you closer still, but it wasn't enough. Not nearly close to what she needed. She wanted more of you, all of you, and there was only one way to get it. With a reckless abandon that surprised even her, she wrapped her legs around your waist and pulled you down onto her. The contact sent shockwaves of pleasure through her body, making her cry out in ecstasy as their hips slammed together in perfect rhythm.

With a gasp that sounded more like a sob, she threw her head back against the pillow, her body shuddering with release as orgasm crashed over her in waves. Her hands clawed at your shoulders, digging into your skin as her entire being convulsed around you. Her moans filled the room, loud and uninhibited, expressing a depth of feeling she hadn't known existed.

It was blissful, this moment of pure connection with another person, and she savored every sensation as it coursed through her. As your kisses traveled lower, mapping out the sensitive skin beneath her ear and along her neck, she arched into them eagerly, whimpering with delight at the exquisite feel of your lips against her skin.

With each passing second, you drove deeper, harder, more determined to claim every inch of her as your own. She could feel herself growing wetter again, ready for you despite having just climaxed not long before. The sensation was overwhelming and exhilarating, a reminder that their connection was real... tangible... undeniable. And as the stars above them began to twinkle through the small window near her head, she knew that no matter what fate had in store for them next, this moment would remain etched into her memory forever.

Her body arched off the mattress once more as orgasm after orgasm tore through her. Her nails raked across your back, leaving trails of fiery pain in their wake as she clung to you desperately, unable to resist the pull that drew her ever deeper into the whirlwind of passion and desire. The feel of your cock throbbing inside her, claiming her body as its own, sent shockwaves of pleasure through her every time you thrust home, driving her closer and closer to the edge.

With a choked cry, she came again, her entire body going rigid with release as her walls gripped you tightly, milking your cock of everything it had to give. Your name was torn from her lips, her voice hoarse and raw from all the moaning and screaming that had preceded it. Her vision blurred as waves of ecstasy washed over her, leaving her limp and spent in their wake.

Your hot cum filled her up, spilling out around you as your orgasm finally claimed what remained of her control. She felt sated... fulfilled... as if nothing else mattered but this moment, this connection between them. It was perfect... it was right... and even as exhaustion began to settle over her like a soft blanket, she knew that there was nowhere else in the universe she'd rather be than here with you.

With a contented sigh, she wrapped her arms around your neck, nuzzling into your shoulder as she drifted off to sleep, her last thoughts filled with images of the man who had claimed her heart... and forever changed her life.