Caspin hit the control room and hopped into the captain chair, punching in codes and hoping that he caught the relay in time. A moment later, the familiar face of a disgruntled Etsu lit up the screen. When he saw that it was Caspin, his face downright beamed.

"Cuz! Is everything ok? Are you both ok? You left so suddenly I didn't get a chance to tell you that the family accepted!! They accepted you and Adrian as mates!"

"We're great! Adrian says hello." Caspin beamed. "The family actually accepted? Are you serious? There's no way enough people would actually be present for us." The tan fox shook his head. "Not that it matters. My mating is real to us. Anyone who doubts that can go fly into a star."

A smirk formed on Etsu's face. "Sounds like you two are doing really good then. In any case, the next time you come to visit, just know that you and Adrian are official."

"Is that your tiny cousin?" Caspin heard a rumbling voice from somewhere behind Etsu. "Did you tell him we knocked heads until everyone saw it our way and accepted his mating?" Etsu's big dark-skinned mate appeared over his shoulder. "Hey, little cousin."

Etsu poked his mate's cheek. "Be nice, Orin." He warned. He then turned back to Caspin, not minding the Kaynen's heavy head on his shoulder. "So, yeah, the next time you come to visit, you contact me first!"

"I don't know how long it will be until I come back, Et." Caspin shook his head. "I don't know if I even want to see Mom and Dad. Dad's not as bad as Mom, but I'm tired of feeling...less every time I come home. Adrian is showing me that maybe it's wrong for me to feel like that." Cas sighed. "You'd be the only one I'd want to visit." The tan Vulpan scowled at Orin. "And I'm not that little!"

"That's why I said to call me, silly!" Etsu insisted. "I'd invite you right over...and lock Orin in the bathroom if he doesn't behave."

"Hey!" the Kaynen grumbled. "I always behave."

The cousins ignored him.

Caspin looked at his cousin, biting his lip before speaking. "We picked up a new friend. He's like me; only his people resemble rabbits. He can fully change into a bunny."

"Sounds delicious." Orin drawled, dark eyes gleaming.

The dark-haired Vulpan huffed and used both his hands to shove Orin off his shoulder. "Hey! That's not being nice!" He chastised. When he got back to Caspin, he smiled. "That sounds amazing, Cas! I'd like to meet him, too!"

Caspin looked unsure, remembering the feel of Orin's sharp teeth against his flesh. He shivered. "If you're sure it would be...safe."

"I promise you," He reassured. The dark-haired fox’s voice then took on an ominous tone. "Unless Orin, of course, wants to sleep on the couch for a month."

Caspin heard a whine though he couldn't see Orin. Cas stifled al laugh but then looked seriously at his cousin.

"Phenner's people call what we are dual-natured, and that it's a spirit form." Caspin had trouble keeping the wonder out of his voice. "They say people like us are blessed and that it's like a sacred gift. He said his very existence is considered lucky to his village. I could hardly believe it."

"Then, his people are definitely on the right track," Etsu agreed. "That sounds like it's how it should be."

"Thank you, Et." Caspin let out a soft sigh. "You've always said that. I'm finally starting to believe it." Cas smiled softly. "You'll love Phen. He's so cute." The tan fox got a dreamy look his cousin didn't miss.

"Cute, huh? How cute is cute and what have you two been doing?" Etsu teased, his tail swaying side to side.

"Well...I..." Caspin flushed red and covered his burning cheeks with his hands. He leaned close to the screen. "Have you ever been with two men before? Two incredibly handsome men?"

"No, but that sounds pretty naughty." Etsu snickered. "Sounds like you're having lots of fun out there."

Caspin heard a grumble from Orin letting Etsu know that he wouldn't ever be having that kind of fun. The dark Vulpan just rolled his pretty eyes.

"I could hardly believe it." Caspin nodded. "In Adrian's society most committed couples are monogamous. But he seems to be okay with everything. In fact, it feels...natural. At least, to us. I still love Adrian more than anything; he's my mate. It's like being with Phen doesn't detract from Adrian and me. If this continues, I'll just have to be very attentive and make sure Adrian is comfortable and happy." Caspin wriggled in his seat and giggled. "There's nothing like it, though. It was amazing." His voice dropped to a whisper. "If the opportunity comes up with the right person, you should go for it."

Orin growled and draped himself possessively over Etsu's shoulder again.

Etsu couldn't help but laugh, the sound was almost musical, as he raked his hand through Orin's hair without even looking. "Come now, Orin. I'm not going to go around bringing random strangers into our bed." He assured him. To Caspin, he merely grinned. "I'm just pretty damn happy to see that you're safe and happy. You had us worried there when you guys just stormed off."

“Oh, Et, I really screwed up, didn’t I?” Cas straightened, his green eyes apologetic. “I caused this huge fuss at your mating gathering and then stomped off in a snit. You must be so angry at me.”

"No, Cas, I don't blame you for leaving one bit. I just wanted you to vid call me sooner, that's all. Adrian did right by you; I'm glad of it." Etsu insisted. "Remember, I love you. And most of the family does too, deep inside. Even if they're all dickheaded about it."

"Thanks, you're the absolute best." Caspin sniffed, determined not to cry. "Enough about me. We'll be out of range of the relay soon. Tell me how mated life is going."

Etsu felt himself blush. "It's been crazy, but worth it." He confessed. "I'm pretty damn happy myself."

“Then I’m relieved. I’ll call you whenever we reach another relay, ok?” Caspin prompted.

“You better! Later, cuz!”

When Caspin finally returned, he found his human and bunny curled up on the bed lazily.

"And the ball ended up hitting him right on the head somehow from clear across the field," Adrian chuckled. "It was hilarious." He finished. The human had managed to answer a few of the rabbit’s questions and, somehow, the conversation steered into sports. When he caught sight of Caspin, he reached out with his hand to invite the fox into his other side. "How is Etsu?" He asked.

"Great!" Caspin snuggled in next to his mate. "He seems very happy, and it sounds like Orin is very attentive." Cas chuckled. "Oh, and apparently Etsu and Orin strong-armed everyone into accepting our mating. It's official." He nuzzled Adrian. "I told him it didn't matter. It's real and true to us. That's what counts."

"Absolutely," Adrian whispered with feeling as he pressed a hard kiss to Caspin's lips. "Still, it's rather nice to know we're official in your home town, as well."

"I told my cousin about you, Phen." Caspin said with a smile. "He said he wants to meet you sometime, and Orin promised to behave himself."

"That's very kind of him," Phen said thoughtfully. "I'd be honored to meet your cousin and his mate."

"They're both very interesting people," Adrian stated with a snort. "But, they are good people deep down."

"There were a few...misunderstandings when we first met Orin." Caspin rubbed the back of his neck where the Kaynen's teeth had scraped. "He's a Kaynen, though, a predator. We wouldn't let him hurt you, even if Etsu didn't keep him in line. I think my cousin has him on a short leash, though."

"I trust you both to keep me safe." Phen snuggled closer to Adrian, throwing a pale, slender leg over Adrian's thigh.

The rabbit squeaked then giggled as Adrian wrapped his arm around him then squeezed his soft white tail. Adrian scratched the base of the small fluffy tail and glanced over at Caspin. His periwinkle blue eyes became a shade darker with lust.

"Phen...how would you like a taste of Caspin?" He practically purred as he gently tugged off Caspin's shirt and pants and pressed him down on the bed onto his back. He held his hand pressed against the Vulpan's chest for a moment and then leaned down to kiss him a little deeper than before. As he pulled away, both of his hands slid down the Vulpan's skin and slid tanned thighs wide for Phen to see.

Caspin lay, feeling open and exposed for the men, as his heart raced. His cheeks flushed as he felt the other men’s hungry eyes on him. He liked how it felt, knowing he was desired by two men, that he could make their passion burn. It amazed Caspin that Adrian and Phenner would want him, but maybe it was time to stop questioning it and simply count his blessings and enjoy it.

"Oh, yes." Phenner's words were breathy with longing. "May I, please?"

Caspin's green eyes dilated as his shaft began to harden under the rabbit's gaze.

"Just do whatever you're comfortable with," Adrian whispered into one of Phen's long ears. "Caspin is sure to enjoy anything you do." He pressed a kiss to the back of the rabbit's neck and then kissed a path slowly down his spine. When he reached the white tail, he nuzzled it with his nose and pressed each of his hands to Phen's backside.

Adrian followed as Phenner crawled between Caspin's thighs. Pink irises peeked up at Caspin's face, the Vulpan's shaft rising between them. The bunny's long ears fell to lay against Caspin's thigh. The soft warmth made the fox hum in contentment.

It wasn’t long before Phenner had a taste of the fox and Adrian found himself inside Phen. They soon found just how talented the pale rabbit was with his mouth and how the human’s rocking didn’t deter him. Soon, the Vulpan cried out his release.

But, Phen didn't pull back, just the opposite, he seemed to want to force Caspin as far down his throat as possible, welcoming the fox's orgasm. Cas held out for a few more moments, reveling in the sensations ripping through him before his vision flashed white and he came with a shout.

As soon as he heard Caspin's cry, Adrian slowed to a stop so that the rabbit wouldn't choke. He did, however, reach down to begin to softly stroke Phen as he composed himself. "Ready?" He whispered into one of the long, white ears.

"Take me." The lop-eared man insisted.

Adrian carefully shifted them both back and spread his legs for Caspin to see. He then began to thrust up into him once again, aiming right along the prostate with every other thrust. He took hold of the rabbit's shaft once more and began to stroke it in time with his movements.

They put on quite the show for their captain as they chased the edge of pleasure. Soon, the human hissed as his release ripped through him. The rabbit wasn’t far behind. “Cosmos, did it feel like this for you, Cas?” He asked. Adrian reached out his hands to gently rake his nails up and down Caspin's sides as Phen settled down. "Phenner's species really is something, isn't it?"

Caspin pulled back from his lip lock with the flushed bunny and grinned, gazing into rosy jeweled irises. "He's amazing."

Phen merely blushed brighter. The rabbit snuggled up with his two lovers, content that he was safe and cared for.