Izelsi let out a soft sigh as he lounged on his rock, the heat lamp above him creating a zone of utter bliss. His peaceful resting was suddenly disturbed by the sound of a buzzer.

Tch, what is it now? Another mate? Izelsi thought bitterly. He didn't want to get off his rock, especially if it meant wasting energy only to outright reject whatever Naga was thrown at him now.

He curled his tail in, the scales scraping quietly against the smooth rock. The dustings of golden scales that broke apart his black ones sparkled under the artificial heat. Maybe if I look like I don't want to go over, they'll leave me alone. Izelsi was convinced this plan would work - he was too comfortable to move voluntarily.

It wasn't until he took in a breath that a new scent lingered on his forked tongue. He breathed in again to taste it - why was it so addicting? There was audible movement from across the enclosure, the rustling of grass giving it away.

Now curious about this new scent in the air, Izelsi begrudgingly left his favorite rock. With rippling muscles and long tail, he slithered through tall grass toward the entrance of his enclosure. The alluring scent grew stronger with each movement. His yellow eyes narrowed through strands of hair as he spotted one of the facility staff. That scent couldn't possibly belong to a mere human.

"What do you want?" Izelsi hissed. The human must have a damn good reason for making him leave his rock.

"We wanted to try something new, Zel," the staff replied, using Izelsi's preferred nickname. "Since you mauled the last two..."

Izelsi scoffed, his tail coiling as he propped himself up. He only attacked the other Naga because he simply didn't find them appealing. He was trying to make a point that he wanted his own mate, not whatever the facility decided was suitable.

"Izelsi, I want you to meet our newest Naga," the staff said, stepping aside to reveal a clear container behind him. It was large enough to hold a fully grown Naga, with perfectly cut breathing holes from which that enticing scent poured.

Now Izelsi was intrigued. He leaned in but maintained his distance. Wait, no breasts? Definitely something new... and I want it. He could see the other Naga looking afraid in the box and felt a strange pull toward them - a new and unusual feeling.

The staff interrupted Izelsi's observations. "Let me unlock the box, then you two can meet." He knelt down to unlock it, releasing with a small click as the door swung open. The only thing separating Izelsi from the newcomer was now gone.