As was rather popular that summer, Daniel Richardson and his new wife, Mandy, did a colony tour for their honeymoon. They definitely had fun returning to Mieni Atoll and going back to the beach. The stays at Vilcabamba, Maelewano, and New Zerzura were also exciting places to visit for them. But the two newlyweds also went someplace where other Animalians haven't gone yet. The Chinese and Japanese governments were working on the Asian colony and enough of it was finished so that Daniel and Mandy could visit.
The island chosen wasn't a tropical island like Mieni Atoll. Autumn and winter were noticeable seasons here, though it wouldn't be freezing. It was hard to tell if snow would fall here, but there were more places like that with global warming. The island was spacious enough to have areas to farm and for larger buildings. Though the buildings weren't complete yet, but there were temporary structures put up until construction was finished.
"I'm not entirely sure why they let us come here when they're not ready," said Mandy, "I don't suppose it has something with you being a WWII veteran."
"Even if it was, I was fighting on the European front, not the Pacific," said Daniel, "I think it's because I'm one of the more notable Animalian celebrities."
One of the two foremen there, the Chinese one, shrugged and said, "No offense intended, but we'd rather have Animalia Ambassadoria and the Five Elements present when we're ready for the official unveiling."
"I get that," said Daniel with a shrug, "So, does this place have a hot spring?"
"Yes, this is one of many islands that make up the Pacific Ring of Fire," said the Japanese foreman.
"Wait, are you saying that this island is volcanic and could erupt at any time?" asked Mandy with worry.
"No, no, the volcano is safely dormant," said the Chinese foreman.
"Yes, it would take an explosive force of great magnitude to..." started the Japanese foreman before they paused. They turned to look over at a demolition expert who was busy working on a blasting charge to help clear away some large boulders.
The demo-expert paused when they noticed them staring at him. "Maybe I should work on this later, eh?" he asked.
"So...what are you going to call this colony?" asked Daniel.
"Well, the funny thing is...we don't know," said the Chinese foreman.
"You're already building the place and you don't have a name for it yet?" asked Mandy.
"There have been too many ideas and suggestions for it," said the Japanese foreman, "We're thinking of having a contest to decide the name. Not strictly limited to Animalians, but pretty much everyone."
"Just be careful when you put that contest online," said Daniel, "People on the internet can have really stupid names for things."
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Eventually, Daniel and Mandy got a chance to try the hot spring itself. Eventually, there was going to be a medieval-style inn that will include the hot spring. But for now, it was just the natural spring and a changing tent. And it was very relaxing to sit in the hot water and let the heat boil away the aches.
"I know we have this back in Lyre, but this still feels really good," said Daniel, "Maybe this spring has more minerals in the water."
"Well, it's definitely a good place to be for our honeymoon," said Mandy, stretching and allowing her bare breasts to rise out of the water, "Feeling like a little loving?"
"The foremen asked we keep that outside of the spring," said Daniel, "There are other people who are going to be using it later."
"But I like hot tub sex," said Mandy, "Even if my fur is wet afterwards."
"It's not our private tub," said Daniel, "I mean, you wouldn't want to swim in it right after someone used it for sex, would you?"
"I guess so," said Mandy as she climbed out, allowing Daniel to see her naked ass. It took a lot of restraint to keep Daniel from pulling her back into the spring and making love. But he had to respect this spring was public property. That said, as soon as they got back to their room, Daniel was definitely going to make Mandy his bitch in the most pleasurable way.