(au) PET PERSON

PET PERSON 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 concientious 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 sapien. 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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[Aged up as needed. An energetic cat or kind pet owner.]

[Aged up as needed. He would either be a luxury but friendly animal or owner of some exotic pet. He is a prince, if not the one who will rule, so secondary pets not 'good enough' for his sister, who will rule as Queen, would be a good idea.]

( ooc: can be either the pet or the master! likely a skittish and slow to trust dog or some other type of job animal. )

[Instead of a potentially(?) cute tag of her combing his hair-fur, she'll text him right now.]

How many tissues did you say you needed again?

I don't care, however many you want to be seen buying.

[ WOW EMBARRASSING not that he'd be embarrassed being seen with an economy sized package of toilet paper, but... tissue is another thing. There's basically just one thing guys use tissue for in this day and age. ]

[Exactly is it for his dribbling nose. IS IT.]

I think it's a little easier for me.

[At last she gets away with it, it could be five hundred reruns of the Notebook she's preparing for. Though it isn't.]

[ HE JUST ENJOYS A THOROUGH STOCK OF SANITARY PRODUCTS. IT ISN'T FOR THAT. Dogs don't get dribbly noses!! Even the compact short ones... ]

Feel free to get yourself something while you're out. For the trouble. Don't spend it all on tissue.

[IT'S TOO MUCH! He needs to have other nice things too, wow. Fine it's for the slobber--]

Oh! I will see what I want. I don't want to hold you up. [She should get back as soon as possible! Although there's a sale on tea as well so she'll probably look at that just before she gets back.]

[ WHAT KIND OF ANIMAL DO YOU TAKE HIM FOR ]

You're not holding anyone up. Who has tissue emergencies?

[ Now tea emergencies, those he could understand. And he is running a bit low on his favorite... ]

[A YIFFLORD--okay fine he's the cleanest one.]

That is a good point. But I am sure you would like what else I am bringing back.

[Not just tea emergencies. TEA SALES. It's a good day to be out.]

[ ULULATES ANGRILY ]

Oh? I'm not sure I trust your judgment.

[ Sen always has the best taste, and he's made his actual opinion clear by this point. If he knew tea were coming back he'd find something for her to eat with it!! For now, though, he'll just wait patiently for her return and see what she had in mind.

TEA SALES!!! TAKE HIM BACK WITH YOU... ]

[WHOA THERE!!!]

We will see. I am 100% certain you will like it.

[Wow, that sure!! But yes, she doesn't mind that he's waiting, she can find some food when she comes back! She'll just be glad that it's something he likes, a real treat to bring back (along with...tissues)

NEXT TIME, SHE'S BRINGING HIM WITH.]

[ RAPTOR SHRIEKS ]

I guess we'll see about that, then. Hurry up. It's getting cold.

[ Soup and toasted sandwiches because. Why not. It has nothing to do with tissues. He's good at toasted sandwiches for some strange reason; likely because they're easy to put together and the ingredients were luxuries back home, yet so easy to procure here. ]

[ GOOD BECAUSE HE DESERVES GRAND TEA ADVENTURES AT LOW LOW BARGAIN PRICES. ]

[WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SOUND.]

I am done now! I just need to go home.

[And that she does, which should be fast thanks to her Great Speeding on her motorbike. And oh...that sounds like a feast? Look, she likes any food, but homemade food is the best.]

[HE DOES, LET THE STINGINESS BEGIN.]

[ COME HOME ALREADY AND BE NICE 2 UR PET LEVI who else ululates lovingly for you ]

I'll be waiting.

[ It's the closest he'll get to saying he's missed you ok. Take it or leave it.

When he hears her motorbike pulling up, he stands to go and open the door, ears perked tall on his head as he takes a step out the door, other foot still inside. ]

Do you need help carrying anything in?

[AND THAT IS WHAT HAPPENED. SHE CAME HOME so she can love her pet forever and ever and ever.

Especially after that cute message. Gosh.

She's juggling all the items that's needed, including the jumbo pack of tissue paper.]

I do not need help, I think I will be fine. Oh! Except this. [She holds out a bag, it's his tea gift!] This is for you.

[ She says she doesn't need help but he's taking the gift and some other things as well to make her life a little easier, turning to march right back into the house. ]

I'll look when we're inside. Soup's cooling off.

[ At least he snagged the jumbo tissue pack so she can see where she's going!! His tail is wagging... just a little bit. It could easily be mistaken for the natural sway with his walk for balance, but it ain't. ]

[He's such a good pet...what would she do without him. She really didn't expect for everything to be ready by the time she got back home, but it's not at all surprising, considering it's Levi.

And also, did his tail move in a slightly odd fashion? It could be because he's carrying the packs, but it was a little more swishy than usual. She could pretend it's because he's happy, since she bought him what he needed, plus more.]

Thank you, Levi. [If there wasn't a whole bunch of shopping in their hands, she would be stroking his ears by now.] I want to experience your efforts at its best. [So she'll be quick, picking up the pace to place everything in the kitchen before they can his soup.]

[ It is without a doubt because he's happy; he may have been an ornery pet at the beginning and avoidant, but he's settled right into the comfortable life Vietnam had made for him, her patience and allotted space earning his slow trust. He appreciates her and her efforts from the bottom of his lil ol' heart.

Everything is carefully set inside to be put away in an orderly fashion after food, bringing his gift bag to the table and standing beside his chair to wait for her to sit first. With the prospect of her about to eat and her kind (if teasing) words, his tail is definitely wagging now with a soft swish-swish. ]

It's the least I could do. [ He's still rather surly when he speaks, but he feels that Vietnam understands him well enough.

Besides, the sooner they eat, the sooner she can pet him. ]

( ooc: can be either the pet or master! this dumbass has canonly been the ugliest fattest cat, but he will likely serve better as some sort of canine or exotic lazy animal (pet sloth, anyone? no? no??) so let's play 2 win!! )

[ pet. an energetic, affectionate, and mischievous fox. he was most likely abandoned by his previous owner(s), so he will be very loyal and attached to whoever takes him in. he'll have some issues with feeling insecure about this.

comes with Cute Little Fangs, ears, and a tail. ]

Michael had never owned a pet of any sort before he met Wataru. Not that he thought that there was anything wrong with having a pet (even though he found the ideas surrounding pet people to be a bit tasteless), but, when you were an Angel, you usually had other things to deal with besides taking care of an animal or a person on Earth. Finding his Fallen brother was only one of his many tasks, for better or for worse.

But..when he'd seen Wataru outside, looking like someone had just threatened to cut off his tail, he couldn't ignore him. So he'd offered him a place to stay, though he made it quite clear that he didn't believe that Wataru was subservient to him or that he couldn't go out and make a living on his own. As far as he was concerned, Wataru had just as much free will as regular Humans did, though he did stop by the apartment every day with food and supplies, just to check in and make sure he was doing well.

Of course, it wasn't easy finding foods that Wataru would like, especially since Michael had never taken care of any pet, much less a fox person, but he wasn't just going to throw in the towel and give up on Wataru. So, today, he came into the apartment holding a shopping bag that had a package of steak, some catfish, and a few grapes.

"Wataru? Are you in? Where are you?"

Edited 2016-01-31 02:50 (UTC)

[ she's the happiest, most loyal dog you've ever seen! that being said, she loves playing and she loves pets and she's probably prone to chew on things when she's bored if you aren't careful. she does love you with all her heart, though! and she's more than happy to prove it, too.

as a master honoka loves play time and spoiling, but what with her not having enough money for the latter, here's to hoping the former is good enough! ]

[As a master a very calm and caring one. He may seem gruff on the outside, but he's very soft on the inside. He's patient and loves to dote on his pets in his own little way.

As a pet he can be very observant and ready to help out his master whenever they need it. He's quiet, but doesn't mind the attention whenever his master comes around. He may seem like a gruff pet that doesn't like attention once he warms up to his master he'll start talking. He can be either a black dog or a whale shark merman, if someone wants to do that option.]

[As an owner he's very sweet and kind. He will spoil his pets and even if he has to be firm, he's never cruel. Always there to make sure his pet feels comfortable and loved.

As a pet he's a very loyal pet who will make sure that his master is taken care of. He may be playful and little mischievous, but nothing that will get him in trouble. He may also be a bit territorial or possessive in his own way, only if he feels someone trying to come into his area. Other than that very sweet and loyal pet. He can be a cat with silver fur or a crow with black wings.]

[As a master a very quiet, but observant one. He will watch his pet to make sure that they're feeling alright. He'll answer his pets calls for attention even if he's playing his game. He'll make sure his pet is very taken care of and will dote on them in his own way.

As a pet a quiet kitten who does his chores and plays his games. When he's not doing that he will ask for attention in his own way. He's not very open at first, however the longer he's with his master and trusts him the more he'll open up.]

[Pet. A timid red fox with dark red, almost mahogany ears and bushy tail. Ears and tail are black tipped. He'll need a lot of love and gentle handling, but once he's comfortable with his owner he's extremely loyal and affectionate.

I'm also willing to go a darker route with him being purchased specifically to cater to his owner's sexual needs. He has been trained for that by various people over the years. He is knotted, but if you'd prefer I don't mind changing that.]

[Loki's pet person AU is here.]

(A mermaid for those who are interested in owning/breeding exotic pets. Can shapeshift and walk on land, or be kept in a large aquarium. I usually play her as having somewhat dolphin-like anatomy for aquatic sexytimes, but can be flexible there.)

[As a pet she's a purebred Akita, very proud and with a lot of attitude. High energy, playful, kind of stuck up, but very loyal and loving too.

As an owner she's a doting, loving owner. Definitely the "my pet's better than every other pet in the world" type, more than willing to spoil her pet. Though she expects good behavior from them towards her (doesn't really care too much how they act for others as long as they don't bite unless told to.)]

[More than likely a pet, a hard-to-tame cat, but once you get past her prickles, she's loving and extremely loyal. Crap at housework, though, but she'll totally do all of your paperwork without complaint.]

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(au) PET PERSON

PET PERSON MEME

Hugo | Suikoden III | OTA

Freyjadour Falenas | Suikoden V | OTA

levi ( attack on titan ) ota

you told me to text him while he's a yiff lord so...

OH MY GOD

SORRY NOT SORRY

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AMY I'M SORRY I'M HERE

DIVES INTO YOUR ARMS

TWIRLS U SLOW-MO

SO BEAUTIFUL

NO U, MY PRECIOUS SUNSHINE

sakata gintoki ( gintama ) ota

wataru hibiki ☆ ensemble stars! ☆ m/m

Let me know if this is alright!

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Sousuke Yamazaki | Free | OTA

Koushi Sugawara | Haikyuu!! | OTA

Kenma Kozume | Haikyuu | OTA

Sir Thomas Sharpe | Crimson Peak | Het

Loki | MCU | Het

Syrena | Pirates of the Caribbean | fm

Natsuki Kuzuryuu (Fuyuhiko's sister) | Danganronpa 2 | OTA

Naoto Shirogane - Persona 4