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Unwavering loyalty and affection.

The AU!Pet Person Meme (Shipping & Smut)

>> 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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[ DEAL. PM me or abridge in the reply if there's an issue (and feel free to prose me if that's something you prefer). I'm writing this with heat, petting, and maaaaybe? Territorial in mind? Obvious a lot of those affect Alex more than him so you feel free to play it how you want. I didn't want to inform too many of her attributes. Oh also I didn't want to assume if pet people do or don't wear clothes in this universe or what her feline traits are so uh there's that for you! ]

Aleeeeex! I'm home!

[ Of course, the woman was a cat, not a dog. So the young man didn't really expect her to be right at the door of the apartment or anything. Even if she was a quite affectionate cat, that nature did tend to make her independent. Unlike some of his buddies who had dogs or the like, she didn't tend to linger right by the door waiting for him or anything. Particularly when he was back later than usual, like today. After all, today he wasn't back from just classes or afterschool duties, he was getting back from a date.

Come to think of it, they were about a week or so off from that day that he had first brought the girl... woman? cat. The cat home. The fifth anniversary of that, huh... He'd only first moved to the city then, following his parents divorce and the damaging of the relationship with his mother. He'd opted to move into his own apartment on the assertion that he could handle going to school himself. Things had been very lonely for him at the time, and perhaps it was that which had made him feel a great deal of sympathy for the young cat-girl at the time.

Still, it's amazing how fast they grew up, pets. She looked so human, but while he had only been a younger teen five years ago, she had looked like a little girl - he'd had to spoil her a little. Now, well... she was a grown adult. If people didn't know better, they might mistake her for being the older one quiet easily. It's something which happened gradually, so he was used to it by now. But the first moment he had realized her breasts were a huge bit more than a handful... man, that had been awkward...

Still, beside the point for now. ]

Edited 2017-10-03 04:08 (UTC)

[ooc: Looks good to me!!]

[Alex's ears perk up the moment his keys jingle from outside the door. She raises her head up lazily from where she's sprawled on the couch, laying onto of one of Masaomi's jackets. Although her tail doesn't wag like a dog's, she's excited to have her human back home. She pushes herself back on her knees, stretching her arms out in front of her.

Sitting up, she rubs at her eyes, waiting for him to walk into the living room where she is. While he has provided her with her own clothes, she has her moods when she was likes to walk around the house in his shirts. They're just more comfortable, and they smell like him too. She let's out a sleepy yawn, greeting him with a smile.]

Welcome home, Masaomi.

Edited 2017-10-03 04:24 (UTC)

Hey, hey. I do hope that you didn't get in any trouble.

[ He laughs at his own joke as he steps into the living room. He'd set aside his jacket and keys at the door and the little table there respectively, coming here in just the button up shit he had on under it. He had dressed to impress a little for his date, putting his school uniform in the bag he tosses to the side. Once here, he pats her on the head, rubbing her gently behind her ears.

She never gets into that much trouble. ]

There was stuff left out, so you have eaten, right?

[She let's out a pleased purr, nuzzling against the palm of his hand.]

Mm I did...I wanted to eat with you but you got home late..I made some more food too...

[His attire caught her attention.]

...Weren't you wearing your uniform when you left earlier?

Oh, this?

[ He tugs a bit on it, and once he pulls his hand back he undoes the top two buttons of it. Naturally, he has an undershirt on under the button up and she was a cat. There was no need to be overly modest with her. He exhales, ]

I told you earlier today I'd be back late!

[ That and his wink apparently answers both things. ]

......

[Oh. She frowns a little, tugging him down so he sits on the couch. With her hands on his shoulders, Alex leans in to sniff at his shirt.]

..You smell weird.

[Her tail flicks, not pleased at all.]

[ He laughs a little bit as he's tugged, grinning as he assumes that she's being more playful than anything. The truth is, the date was pretty successful by his standards! ... Which is say that he had a kiss at the door and the possible promise of a follow up. Something that the flirtatious young man would tomorrow boast was normal, but as compared to the totality of the times he put himself out there was actually pretty minor.

Still, even as she's sniffing, he goes to try to get more buttons off ]

Don't worry, don't worry, I'll be getting it off soon. I don't think anything she had on was that strong.

[Alex pouts even more, wrapping her arms around him and gripping the back of his shirt.]

Then that means she got close enough to get it on you....

[ She's warm - she's warm and... well, she's a cat so while she's got his shirt on (a habit he's gotten pretty used to by now) chances are that as technically an animal she likely doesn't have on a bra and loose enough bottoms to allow for her tail.

He's gotten long since used to the clinging, but the feel again him still does make him squirm a bit. ]

Well, that is the idea!

[Actually, if he looked, the way she leaned over had his shirt riding up her ass, revealing just her underwear beneath it.

And she did not like that idea. Her nails dug a little more into his shirt, opening her mouth to chomp down on the now exposed skin at the base of his neck.]

[ Oh... Oh, she's gotten like this again, has she? He blinks in some surprise, reaching around to pat the top of her head, scratching her behind her ears- but he's not sure if he needs to tug her back or not. He's had her for five years and she was an adult cat for at least two or three of them, even if she was still young then. It's not like he's never seen her act like this before, but ... still. ]

Alex-

Hmph...

[She huffs, still clinging to him. Alex understood that her master would need to find a mate, and she was just his pet...but she still didn't like to share.]

Do you really have to meet her again...

[ Have.. ]

... No, not particularly. I think I hit it off pretty well with her, so I was intending to, though.

[ But have? No, of course not. He's got nowhere near a steady girlfriend, he hasn't he whole time he's had Alex. Not... because of that, strictly. More coincidence. ]

[The fur on her tail and ears bristle, but she tries to be mature about it. Not that she was in the mood to be mature.]

I don't want that... I don't want to share Masaomi...

[She shifts, pressing her chest against his more as he looks up at him.]

Can't I be enough?

[ She's definitely in heat. Man, he thought it was getting to be time... ]

You know you're my best girl, Alex. You always have be.

[ He strains a little at this though, for the feeling of her chest pressed against him as she's all but draping on him. ]

Then why do you need to go out with those other girls...

[It sounded like she was whining, which she normally didn't do. But she couldn't help it. It was frustrating when he'd be grinning from ear to ear because of another female...

She leans on him more till she pushes him down on his back, her hair falling around his face.]

Can't it just be us?

Since when has anyone else lived here?

[ he knows that he's, ultimate, just placating her right now. But... it's still sort of insane to think about how there's an incredibly attractive woman on top of him. Even if he's known her since she was young... even if she feels and looks older than him now?

Things are weird. ]

But if you decide to stay with that girl won't she eventually stay here..?

[She leaned down to nip at the other side of his neck, her tail swishing behind her as she straddles him.]

I don't want that...this is our home.

[ His breath hitches a little. It's so...

... So something he needs to do something about but. ]

You're being very forward now, Alex. Don't worry, this apartment's ours.

'Cause Masaomi doesn't get it if I don't tell you straight...

[Which she normally doesn't. Alex is usually very good at keeping her feelings, especially the selfish ones, in check. But when she was in heat..it seeped out more and more. She rubbed her cheek against his jaw, wanting to replace that smell.]

You're mine too, right?

[ This is dangerous. at what point ought he stop her? He doesn't like being an overbearing owner if he can help it, hr prefers to think of them as friends, partners of sorts. But then... right now, she's causing some problems. Just a little. He licks his lips and...

That brought it tongue too close, didn't it? ]

You're going a bit too bold here, aren't you? We're together until we pass, that's the whole idea for years now.

[She tilts her face closer to his, their lips almost brushing against each other.]

You're not stopping me though...

[Gently she presses her lips against his, her ears flicking up from the tingling sensation she felt when she did so.]

[ He wan't. But...

No, he had to stop here. Didn't he? They- He kisses back before he realizes what he was doing, but then he pointedly shifts his hands onto her shoulders, pushing her back a little. How can he break this spell? He... he's blushing, his lips feel hot. He... ]

I knew you when you were a little kitten, you know.

I'm not a kitten anymore..

[She mutters, not pushed away hard enough to keep her from leaning in to kiss him again.]

[ Clearly... clearly not. She was all grown now, a full fledged cat. all woman. He swallows, knowing that this seat she has on him is going to make his body react no matter what. He can't help it- she's... hot. That's just the long and short of it. But the thing is... That he this just happened. That changes everything. ]

Well, no. But I do recall it! You looked like ... a little girl, then. Younger than ten, actually.

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