“Ugh, why do I have to be the stupid pawrest, this is ridiculous,” Nommz mumbled under his breath, trying not to wake the cheetah above him.

The cheetah—apparently an adventurer named Indigo—had wandered into the Inn a few days earlier and literally done nothing but eat ever since. His coffers appeared to be as endless as his appetite, too. He showered the innkeeper and staff with gold, tipping extra to ensure he was provided with both privacy and enough food to feed an entire village. Nommz had initially enjoyed the chance for an extra bit of coin, until Indigo had become oddly insistent that his servers indulge in his feasts with him, even tossing gold to whomever ate the most. Everyone's waistlines had rapidly begun to expand along with their generous patron's, and a few stopped showing up to work altogether, likely wealthier enough from the tips to leave for a better town. The strangest thing—at least in Nommz's mind—was how the cheetah's bulk seemed to almost...fluctuate. He swore he'd spotted a glimpse of Indigo much larger just the day before, when Oswald was tending to him. Of course, Oswald was the latest to abandon his post, leaving Nommz as the primary servant at this point. The dragonmutt was so caught up in his private fuming that he didn't notice Indigo's snores had ceased...or that the cheetah's massive belly was slowly beginning to shrink, while Nommz's started to swell...

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Another wonderful piece by  Nommz ! I went with a different color-scheme for Indigo on this one, which will eventually be explained in a future story! For now, just know that Indigo's feeling a very strong urge to feed non-stop, and may have the ability to transfer his excess bulk onto delicious snacks nearby...