Pet People

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>> 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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Vincent noted how the man paid attention to what he was doing. He could learn, it would just take time.

He nodded, dried his hands, and then headed out with Ashley to the amusement park. It wasn't a long drive but thanks to the great weather, it took them a little time to find a parking space as it was quite busy.

Vincent took Ashley's hand as they headed through the gates to get their tickets. He looked to Ashley, "Want me to buy them?" he asked, unsure if the other's social anxiety was high.

"Yes, thank you," Ashley said, keeping hold of Vincent's hand and following his lead. The only way he understood to interact with people was when they wanted something from him. He used his sexuality and people responded, giving him whatever he wanted, but he struggled with basic interactions. Vincent gave him some protection against that, and Ashley was pleased, following along obediently as Vincent got their tickets.

Vincent got their tickets and took a moment when they entered to look around.

A thousand smells and sights greeted him. And they were not the only master and pet there which was good because he didn't want more stares than necessary. In the end he decided it best to try the most easy-going ride he saw first, the carousel.

Tugging Ashley along, they waited a couple moments in line before getting on. Vincent climbed onto the first horse he saw and prompted Ashley to get on the one beside him.

As they got on one of the rides, Ashley's demeanor changed, filling with sweet, playful delight. He climbed onto the horse, looking around with interest at the other people and the horses. Ashley got plenty of lingering stares in return, but he didn't notice, focused only on Vincent and the pleasure of being able to play.

The ride started up and Vincent was surprised but thrilled by how fast the ride actually was going. He laughed and closed his eyes briefly to enjoy the free feeling.

All too soon, the ride came to an end and they had to get off.

Vincent was okay with it though, they still had a ton more rides to try.

Next up were Bumper Cars. They were too big to squeeze into one together so they had to take separate cars, which Vincent was fine with because half the fun was bumping into those you knew. A burly tiger chased them both around, eventually Vincent rear-ended him only to be jolted from the side by the tiger's owner. It was all good fun though.

Vincent took Ashely's hand when they got off and they headed to a mirror maze only to read the requirements. No pets with headgear of any sort were allowed as one was likely to bump into the mirrors and crack or smash them. Vincent was a little disappointed but didn't let it get to him as they still had a lot to see and do.

He wasn't quite brave enough to try the coasters yet but the new ride the Sky Drop was open. Deciding it best to try as many of the fast or jolting rides before lunch, Vincent pulled Ashley along to get into line.

Ashley was nervous but excited for all the new rides, many of which he'd never seen before. He kept hold of Vincent's hand as much as he could, smiling with delight and glad at how much Vincent seemed to be enjoying himself.

He hated the sky drop, but loved the roller coasters, laughing and wobbling as they disembarked. "I'm dizzy," he said, looping his arms loosely around Vincent's neck and leaning on him for support.

Vincent had to sit a moment after the sky drop, quite sure he left most of his organs up in the air somewhere, but, like Ashley, enjoyed the roller coasters immensely.

He pulled Ashley over to a bench until the adrenaline and dizziness wore off. By now his stomach was growling for attention and so after a quick sit to get re-orientated, they headed for a stall to eat something. Vincent had chicken tenders and they shared a plate of cheese fries.

Ashley ate lazily, licking his fingers between bites with unconscious sensuality. He helped himself to Vincent's plate as well as his own, and pushed his own plate--a funnel cake--toward Vincent once he'd grown full.

"Have you always been with Ergo?" he asked. Elbows on the table, he poked idly at the last few fries. He didn't feel like moving, after the greasy food, certainly not to climb back on one of the rides.

Vincent was hungry after the busy morning, and years on the street taught him to never waste food so he finished his tenders and worked on the funnel cake.

He paused with a piece of the delicious confection halfway to his mouth as he tried to answer that. After chewing and swallowing, he did. "No. We've always been together. I can't recall a time when we weren't, nor how we came to be as we are. And Ergo doesn't know either...or, if he does, he's keeping the information from me."

"I wonder what he wants," Ashley said, now that he was on this mission to discover what it was that Ergo and Vincent's ambitions were, and to fulfill them, if possible. He continued pushing the fries around the plate, propping his head up on his other hand. "What do you want to do now?"

Vincent wasn't sure what the other was up to. So far as he knew, Ergo just wanted a place to call home, like himself. And so far it seemed Ashley had fulfilled that.

He didn't ponder it too long. After finishing the cake, he dragged Ashley to an easy-going ride so that they could digest but also have some fun at the same time. There was a small train that ran around the whole park that he saw earlier in the day so after locating the "station", they climbed aboard.

Vincent happily held Ashley's hand and enjoyed the scenery and slow ride as they chugged along. You could ride it as often as you liked, so they stayed on for two cycles before deciding to get off and locate their next fun.

They got in line for the Ferris Wheel, though it took a little while for them to be loaded on. When they finally did, they could see the whole park and the lake not far from it the place was named after.

Less full from lunch, Vincent looked at the map to see which rides were left to try. He thought about the arcade but despite their good financial situation, cheap vaguely cute toys didn't really appeal to him, so they headed for the log flume. When they got off, both were soaking wet but Vincent was laughing happily at the experience.

By the time they got off the log flume, Ashley was starting to feel tired and overwhelmed. He was happy, but it was more experiences, many of them new, than he'd had in years, and now he was wet, which he hated. He tugged at Vincent's hand, heading toward the exit as he wrung out his hair.

He dozed in the car on the way home, eyes on Vincent every time that they opened. Not talking much due to tiredness, he wrinkled his nose. It felt sensitive, and when he checked in the car mirror, he saw that his face was somewhat pink with sunburn.

Ashley made a sound of irritation, returning to petulance from tiredness and sunburn, but he said and did nothing to take it out on Vincent, just kept the problem quietly to himself.

The log flume was the last on their list and it was worth it.

He was wet all over, sunburned as well, but so happy he hardly noticed his master's irritation.

When they got home, he stripped and tossed his damp clothes in the laundry and wrapped himself in a blanket in his corner for a nap, so exhausted, but the day had been the best he'd had in so long he didn't care.

He was out within moments, curled up and content.

Ashley changed into pajamas and put cream on his face, losing track of Vincent in the meantime. Searching for him, he was puzzled to find Vincent curled up in the corner again.

Crouching by Vincent, Ashley poked at him. He'd never understood this determination for the corner, and he didn't think it could possibly be comfortable. "Why are you on the floor again? There's a couch and a bed. Why do you like the floor so much?"

Vincent groaned, having just drifted off only to be woken.

"Wha?...Oh...I don't know, used to it I guess..." he mumbled, but to keep the other from nagging him, he got up, taking his pillow and blanket and headed for the bedroom in the event Ergo shifted as the dragon couldn't fit on the couch.

Again, he curled up under his blanket, "Wake me up if you get hungry" he said through a yawn, though after the big lunch they had, they'd likely just have cereal or something simple if anything. He fell back to sleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

Satisfied when Vincent curled up in the bed instead, Ashley left him alone. He went to curl up on the couch, a blanket over his lap. He felt tired, but didn't want to sleep. As much as he'd enjoyed the excursion, he felt lonely, wanting to ask for Ergo again but also not wanting to make Vincent feel unwanted.

So he just sat awake, emotionally processing through everything that had happened.

Vincent expected Ashley to join him, so when he didn't, Ergo woke him and the unicorn left the bed and came back into the living room. Finding Ashley on the couch in his thoughts he took the man's hand and pulled him back to the bedroom.

"Come on." he said, so exhausted but not wanting Ashley to disappear inside himself.

The dragon then took over and climbed into the bed.

"Lay down and rest" he rumbled.

Ashley obeyed, nestling into the bed and gently winding his arms around Ergo's neck. "I never see you," he murmured, hugging close to him. "You're always Vincent, except when we're sleeping. If I sleep, you'll just... you'll just be gone again when I wake up. I don't want to."

Brow furrowing with frustrated longing, Ashley tucked his face against the side of Ergo's throat, hiding his expression.

"It's barely been two days since I revealed myself to you" he chuckled. "And most of this day was spent at the park. I'd likely cause a panic if I shifted to what I am. Besides, I'm too big for the rides." he pointed out.

"We're home now, get some rest. I'm not going anywhere." he said

Somewhat pacified by that logic, since it was true, Ashley pressed a soft kiss to the side of his throat. "Will you spend tomorrow with me?" he asked, willing to bargain obedience and good behavior for time with Ergo.

Cuddling now rather than clinging, Ashley relaxed, eyes closing with fatigue.

"So long as we don't need to go anywhere, of course." he answered.

Vincent had had a lot of excitement today and surely wouldn't mind getting some rest.

He stroked Ashley's back and closed his eyes, ready for a nap himself.

When Ashley woke, he was still in Ergo's arms. Happy and grateful, Ashley nuzzled softly at him, sitting up partway and deciding that he wanted tea.

"Hungry?" Ashley asked, kissing Ergo's cheek and then wiggling out of his arms, padding barefoot to the kitchen to put on the kettle for tea.

Ergo woke when the other stirred and smiled at the kiss. He liked that affection...

He stretched, spreading his wings to the fullest he could before refolding them and following his master to the kitchen. He sat at the island, wrapping his tail around the legs of his stool "Know how to make anything?" he asked.

"Tea," Ashley responded, with a little smile over his shoulder. He put two teabags in mugs, then took the last few pastries out of the fridge and brought them over to the island. The tea water was still heating, so he stepped close into Ergo's arms, leaning in to see if he could get a kiss.

The dragon wasn't very fond of sweets, Vincent was. Still, the tea sounded good and he had to eat something otherwise he'd go to bed hungry.

Ashley was far more affectionate than he initially took him for, and the drake was happy for the attention, even pulling the man to sit facing him in his lap. He didn't kiss him, but instead rubbed his cheek against the man's own, a deep thrumming coming from him. Every day he felt a bit more happy and content to where fate had landed him.

"Did you check to see if the water heater is working yet?" he asked, the idea of a hot bath tonight very appealing.

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