(AU) Pet Person Shipping or Smut Meme

>> premise

Hello, and welcome to The Care and Keeping of Your Pet! As you surely know, a pet is a big responsibility, and we're so glad you've decided to be a conscientious master. A safe pet is a happy pet, and this handbook is certain to keep your precious lifelong friend as content as can be.

The history of the animal person is a long and difficult one, with their origins not being known even to this day. However, scientists believe that despite our common appearance - most animal people have humanoid forms except for the ears, tails, and sometimes teeth - we share no common ancestry, even if the ascent of this species corresponds with that of the homo sapiens. We gained dominance over each breed thousands of years ago, beginning with the dog type, who have long been considered "man's best friend." Most breeds these days are docile and perfect for owners of any speed.

Of course, it is our duty as the superior species to take care of these animal creatures, and this is inherent in their genetic makeup. Everyone knows that an animal person, when matched with their correct human master, is loyal for life - a true "soulmate," if you will. Far be it for us to turn this away! Ever since the Great Domestication, these intelligent and loving animals have served us as friends, workmates, guardians, servants, and sexual companions and will for years to come. Despite recent hubbub from so-called "Pet People's Rights Activists," this way of life is wholesome and good. Scientific research shows that the natural desire of the pet person is to be owned and cared for by a human.

So, it's your first pet. What do you need to know?

As previously stated, pet people come in as many breeds as you can possibly think of. By far and away the most popular are the dog and cat types, but exotic birds and lizards have been gaining popularity among trendsetters from L.A. to Tokyo!
All pet types are best suited for certain jobs, and when hunting for one, it is best to search for a type that suits your needs best.
However, a "True Match" - when a pet person bonds with you and only you for the rest of their natural lives - comes naturally, and sometimes takes time before you can find the pet you will be able to give a forever home to.
According to all current research, pet people are completely sentient and like us in many ways. However, it is important to remember that they have many animalistic and feral characteristics. Do not be foolish and think that your pet is a person, despite the facts that many are clothed and may be allowed to read, write, and have "hobbies." Some traditional pet owners may eschew these frivolities, and that is within their right.
Pet people age more quickly than humans, at least physically, and many types have long lifespans. It is not uncommon for pets to be passed through the family. When getting your child their first pet, it's important to keep in mind that just because the pup is tiny now, a grown pet can be jumpy around a small child.
It is important to train a pet. Discipline will be necessary. This does not make you a bad owner. Failure to train early will result in a rebellious pet. Training is especially important if you want your pet to serve as a household servant.
Remember, your pet will be extremely protective of you, especially if you are Truly Bonded. It is best to socialize them early. A socialized pet is a perfect family pet.
These days, unowned and unbonded pet people are allowed to live as strays or "Frees" in certain designated areas. Some even hold "jobs." This is against their best interest, and owners who adopt these strays are to be rewarded. Still, the best place to get pets are from liscenced kennels or breeders.
Some masters find it beneficial to participate in activities with their pets, such as shows and other competitions.
Finally, much has been made about the sexual relationship between pet and master. This is a normal facet of the bond, and humans are sure to find pet people sexually alluring. But beyond that, it is only responsible and prudent for owners to care for their pet's needs. It is a well-known fact that the libidos of pet people are remarkably strong, and when they go into heat, it is usually more convenient for a master to relieve them. There is no risk of pregnancy. All rumors of hybrids are urban legends.
Despite this, masters must remember to not view their pets as romantic partners. Humans should stay with humans.

With that said, thank you and welcome to your first day as a pet's master!

>> how to play

Needless to say, The Care and Keeping of Your Pet is a bit biased and full of propaganda, but it gives a good idea of the world your character is now AU's into. They are either a pet person or a human master, and what that means for them varies.

So are they a devoted pet or a rebellious animal person looking to buck the system? A generous master or a cruel sexual sadist? Just a normal pet owner? Most likely they're something in between, but when you're raised in this world, it's difficult to see anything different on the horizon.

Rules

Comment with your character and say whether they'd be a master or a pet. Ideally, they could be played as both. Mention what kind of each they'd be and what they'd be like, (ie: "Xx-chan is a bunny girl who is happy to please her master" or "Asterothia is a cat boy who is aloof but loyal to his true master"). For pets, be sure to include features ("wolf ears, tail, teeth).

REMEMBER, pet does not automatically equal submissive and master automatically equal dominant. This is not a BDSM setting though BDSM can be included. How far you want to go with the actual "pet" aspect is up to you, as well. Your pet could just be your slightly-furry roommate or soulmate!
Comment to others.
Play out the scene.

>> prompts

This by now means an all-inclusive list, but it should get you going in the right direction.

First Time Pet/Owner: Usually, pets are gotten at a young age; you're an old dog. Can you learn new tricks?
True Bond: What all masters and pets yearn for...the pet's loyalty and adoration for life.
Love: It's expected for masters to love their pets, but to love them? Romance is strictly forbidden.
Old "Couple": Master and pet have grown together and know each other. You know, know each other.
Loss of Master: The pet has lost their master, perhaps even their True Bond. Is it possible to move on?
Young Master/Older Pet: Pets age quicker than masters, so it's possible to end up with a bit of an "age" difference.
Family Pet: This pet's been raised as part of the family. What happens when their feelings for a family member get more than platonic.
For Your Protection: You don't want to be a master, but you have to take in a pet for their protection lest they be in danger from the general public.
Stray: You're a stray or a "Free." Can you live like this with your biology screaming for you to make a match?
Servant: You're more servant than pet.
All Sex, All the Time: The only purpose for this pet is to service the master, and not in a way that means cleaning their house.
Guard: You're a loyal bodyguard, a service pet. You'll do anything for your master. Anything.
Pet Play: This is for those who prefer to keep their animals on leashes, have them eat from bowls, and keep away from clothing.
Breaking In: Training is important with any pet.
In Love with Another Master...or Pet: To lust after another's master is no better than treason, and to wish to be with another pet just cruel!
Punishment: Bad dog, no nookie!
Heat: All pets go into heat, and it's the responsibility of the owner to take care of this problem. After all, unchecked dry humping kills thousands every year.
Breeding: Breeders know the best qualities in each type and mate the cream of the crop together to continue lines. It's a hobby for some, a calling for others.
Pregnancy: So, about that whole "hybrid" thing. It maaaay be more true than you think, even if pet/human pregnancies are the stuff of salacious tabloids.
Territorial: Hey, hey, other dog person! This is your apartment. Stay the fuck out!
Kennel: Kennels are where unadopted pets are kept. They're generally agreed to be depressing places. Why not volunteer at one, keeping the pets healthy and happy with the kind of affection only humans can show?
Rebelling Against the System: Damn the Man! Pet people are people, too! Just be careful not to get talk. You know what happens to bad pets.
Instant Attraction: You ever just look at someone and know they're the one? That they're...your master? But what if you've been trying to fight it? Well, don't try!
Dominant Pet: You might be the pet, but you call the shots, at least in the bedroom.
Pet Show: Everyone wants to show off how perfect their animal is. Look at that ass! And you'll never believe their special skills...
Therapeutic: Pets, especially those bred for their kindliness, are perfect therapy for those who've been through trauma and heartache.
Jealousy: Who's that around your master? Oh, hell no. They better not be touching them!
Petting: Pet people are absolutely gaga for being touched. Even the most steely ones turn to mush for rubs.
Games: Playing with your pet and giving them exercise is a key to happiness. Of course, with a pet person, you might want to use other toys instead of a ball.

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Dapper? [He studies the picture for some time and then turns his head back to Vlad. The boy's tail is wagging back and forth, making tiny patting sounds as it hits his master's stool.]

He must've had a nice master, like you. [A pleased smile.]

Handsome. [ He pages back to an illustration of the three sons crowded around their father's deathbed. ] He was given to him by his old master, who was old and sick; his new master was the youngest of his old master's sons.

[ This wasn't that uncommon a practice, really; in the event of anything happening to him, Stefan would likely go to his brother or Inegras, provided he was old enough.

He reaches over, curling his fingers in Stefan's hair, and continues to read. ]

Oh. [He smiles, adding the new word to his vocabulary for later, and then focuses on his master's voice and the story he lays out. The pictures are very pretty as well and he's grateful that Vlad picked the book out and thought of his pup.

A pleased hum works its way up in his throat and Stefan presses into the gentle hand in his sandy hair, his ears sitting up at attention.]

Was Puss sad over it?

I think so. They must have been together for a long time. [ Still, Puss seemed able to make the best of a bad situation and quickly set about making life better for both himself and his master.

Though he had to wonder how things must have been after the Farmer's son had married the Duke's daughter. ]

Like we'll be together for a long time...? [The pup puts his arms on the counter and sets his chin down on top of them, watching Vlad flick the pages. He's so engrossed in the story he hardly notices the delicious smell of the cooking pizza filling up the kitchen.]

[ Luckily, Vlad's senses are honed enough to pick up the smell despite being distracted by the story. He gives the pup one final, decisive head scratch before pushing to his feet and circling around the counter to check on their meal. ] That is certainly the plan.

[Stefan watches him and then sits up a little, looking through the pages so he can see as many of the illustrations as possible. They're all so pretty, but he can't help but ask...] How old is master?

Thirty-five. [ He sets the pizzas down on the counter and immediately goes in search of plates. ] Be careful, it's still hot.

So...not old? For people? [He closes the book and pushes it aside, green eyes focusing on the pizza that looks far too tempting. He doesn't touch though, just watches and waits.] But old for pets? ...I'm... [He counts on his fingers.]

Still young. [ He cuts up the pizzas and, satisfied, pushes a plate toward Stefan. ] A puppy, really.

[He smiles gently, head still slightly cocked. Stefan takes the offered plate and leans up, finding a particularly delicious looking piece.

Yup, that's the one with a bit too much cheese and meat.

He takes it and plants his butt back onto the stool, starting to eat. The pup hums, satisfied.]

[ It must be nice, being able to take such simple pleasure in life. Enviable, really. ] Not too fast. [ The last thing anyone wants is for him to get a stomach ache, the sort of thing that would keep the pup up and, really, an early start is important. ]

[Stefan gives an embarrassed little look and slows down his eating, taking time to chew between sips of his juice.] So I get to wake up and get ready for the day with you... Will the school be scary?

[ Ear scratches, to show that there's no harm done and because he can. ] Maybe at first. It's rather large, and there are a lot of people. [ Which means that it is probably loud, though bearably so -- it is a place full of activity. ]

Afterwards we'll get dinner.

[He's nervous, but also excited, and that probably comes across very easily on the pet's face while he watches his master. He's been to the park and shopping with Vlad before, but it's completely different to go to the school.]

Dinner...? At a...a place where they serve food? And they cook it for you?

That's right. We'll go somewhere nice. You can even get dessert.

[Oh...dessert is nice. Stefan loves sweets, and if Vlad is offering... Obviously his tail is whipping back and forth.]

I would like that, master. Can we go to the park after dinner? For just a little bit? [He takes another bite of his pizza.]

[ It is quite possible that he indulges the pup too much. People always carry on about that, don't they? About the importance of discipline and so forth but frankly Vlad doesn't have the heart.

Besides, those obedience schools look terrifying.

He grins, tousling the pup's hair affectionately before setting into his own pizza. ]

Assuming you aren't too stuffed full of cake.

[He gives a pleased little laugh.] I won't be. I promise. [And Stefan leans over, into his master's side, pressing a kiss to his jaw.]

Tomorrow will be a good day.

I think so too. [ -- and, strangely enough, he means it. The nerves he might be feeling taking a decided back seat when faced with such absolute enthusiasm. ]

[As much as Stefan isn't used to the early mornings, he's in quite the cheerful mood when Vlad wakes up with an alarm and gets the dog up with him. His tail hasn't stopped wagging at all (which made it a little hard to get his pants on) and he runs around the apartment getting ready, asking Vlad what he should wear or bring, sure to also cover his master in kisses to show his affection.

They arrive at the campus on time and even had time to stop at a coffee shop where Stefan ordered himself a hot cocoa that he now sips on while they head towards Vlad's room. He's loyally at his master's side, ears up, tail still mildly shaking back and forth. He looks at any people they cross as they look at him, studying the pet and then looking to his master.

Stefan guesses it's pretty uncommon to bring your pet to work.]

[ Morning classes pass relatively quickly. The students are, of course, fascinated, not sure how to react to this new and unexpected insight into their teacher's life.

Stefan behaves beautifully, and whatever apprehension he might have had swiftly disappears in the wake of his enthusiasm.

They have lunch outside, in the sun. ] So, what do you think so far? [ He passes Stefan a sandwich -- plenty of meat and cheese. ]

[Stefan gets stared at a lot by Vlad's students who are apparently very interested in the puppy and his master. He just smiles back and tries not to get nervous because it's not as though he isn't safe with Vlad. And really, some of the students (especially the girls) are really nice and give him pets and ear scritches when Vlad lets them.

They're not as good as master's, but the pup still soaks up the attention.

When they have lunch, Stefan sits beside Vlad and pulls his legs up, crossing them as he reaches for the sandwich and unwraps it.] It's not as scary as I thought it was going to be at first. [He smiles.]

It used to make me nervous too, in the beginning. [ He reaches over, scratches Stefan's ears. ] You're doing much better than I did.

[Stefan presses up into the affection, his tail starting to move back and forth while the boy makes a pleased hum.] That's because I have you, master. [A simple answer.

He bites into his sandwich and while he chews, looks up at the sky.]

(AU) Pet Person Shipping or Smut Meme

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THANKS, I NEED THE CUTE NOW.

Oh dear, is everything okay?

I was just sad because dead Vlad. ;A;

He worms his way into your heart. >:3

IT HURTS US.