Teach Me, Mr. Octopus!

Until recently, the only customers at "The Octopus's Cauldron," a small potion shop in a seaside village, were the ocean breezes. While struggling with the poor efficacy of the products, the shop suddenly comes under a mysterious attack…. “Could it be… an octopus…?” “Do not call me an octopus, human.” --- “Lere… you’re lacking too, aren’t you? Hmm.” Lere flinched at Ian’s provocation. Ian’s gaze, which seemed to lack any focus, was fixed on one of Lere’s tentacles. *More, I want more.* As something soft and moist touched a tingling hole he had long forgotten, Lere’s admonishments didn't register in his ears at all. Lere could no longer ignore the sincerity reflected in Ian’s eyes. ...