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No love like the love of a pet

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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[ can be either an owner, and will spoil the shit out of his pet or a pet. As a pet, he's a lion, and considered a 'senior pet' ]

[Definitely the pet. A young wolf. No breeding, but can discuss all other prompts. As a pet, Ranmaru would be loyal, but depending on the decided length of knowing his master he could either be a little cold - though anxious to serve - or if knowing the master longer, quite affectionate.]

[ The owner. Give her all the scraggly strays, grouchy old pets, and the "rejects" no one else wants. ]

( Either a calm, patient owner with a soft spot for hopeless cases or a bird woman with tiny wings. )

Edited 2017-10-31 02:20 (UTC)

[Looking to play him as a panther pet, but open to him being an owner too. Gonna spoil you rotten! Probably pick up a stray or go to the shelter for one. PM me with any questions!]

The small freckled young woman had swept into the shelter with one mission in mind. She had heard that there was a very special cat. She had wanted to get Reinhardt a pet seeing as how she was going to be headed back home soon. One can only follow Reinhardt around for so long, besides, she needed to go home to help her family for a while. But that would leave the old knight alone. He's been alone too long, with only her as company. Thus, the pet.

Brigitte had hoped for something nice. Maybe a loyal playful dog but she sees him, the "unadoptable" terror with a nameplate on his too small cage that says "Reaper" on the plate. And he's perfect. Reinhardt has always reminded her of a great lion, so why not give him this exotic wild animal of panther.

He was quite expensive too. She pays it because no cost is too much to make Reinhardt happy and keep him from being lonely. With all the papers signed, she's given a lead and a collar is slapped around the man. She's told that if he misbehaves, she's free to return him, but he's not for her. Instead, she leads him to a jeep to drive him to what is something between an armor transport vehicle and an RV. As she drives, she keeps an eye in the pet.

"Now, don't be nervous. You're a gift and I'm sure he'll love you." He just happens to be a very large man tending to a small camp fire just in front of the transport. A huge huge man that raises his hand to greet Brigitte.

"Hey Rein. You know how I'm going to be going back home for a bit. Well, I got something for you." She nudges the panther a little, unhooking the lead. "Go ahead, Reaper. Meet your owner."

Reaper had long since stopped hoping he'd be adopted. He was too big, too old, and too scarred up. People these days wanted young unmarked delicate things.

So imagine his surprise when the young woman bought him almost on sight and led him to a car all under half an hour. He said little.

Oh, he was a gift, that explained it, maybe to some military colonel to shine his boots and look intimidating, maybe a little fucking on the side though said colonel would never admit it...

He was gently tugged out of the car and he followed obediently, ears flicked back though, not liking this already. His eyes remained on the ground until a pair of large boots met his gaze. And he looked up...and up...and up. That was a big man.

He swallowed thickly. Fuck.

A nudge and she unhooked the line...odd, you were supposed to keep big cats on a lead...

Reaper flicked his eyes to Bridgette then back to the big man. This was his new master...He wasn't so sure about this...But it was either this, or return to the tiny cell at the shelter.

He hesitated, then stepped forward one step, and then moved to stand beside him, eyes back on the ground.

Reinhardt frowns a little at Brigitte. He had never been all that keen on owning one of the animal people. He didn't really like the idea of owning someone. Anyone. But he did admit that Brigitte was fight. As soon as she left off to return to her father and the Ironclad Guild, he would be alone. Reinhardt had never done well alone.

But the cat was lovely. He did like big cats a lot. His armor was festooned with the lion after all. And he's certain that such a cat must have been very expensive. So in the end, he sighs and lightly reaches out to slide his fingertips under the dark panther's chin to see his eyes. To see what color they are. What sort of clarity they possessed.

Some pets got good educations, taught to be concubines or guides or s few useful service trades. Others were left feral and wild. He wondered which of them this pet was. Feral pets needed to be kept on leash for their own safety as well as the safety of others.

"And who is this, Brigitte?" As he spoke, his fingers make a little scratching movement, right under the man's chin.

"They call him Reaper. Least that's what the nameplate was. Here's his leash, and some extra stuff for him." She's just going to dump a bunch of pet supplies out of her jeep. "Gotta go now. You." She means the cat. "You better take care of him. He better be in one piece when I come back or I'm getting a new hide jacket!"

Then she's driving off leaving Reinhardt alone with the pet.

He sighs and seems to keep giving him that scratching. "I'm sorry for her. She means well, but she's more her father than her mother. But Reaper? That's quite some name. I'm Reinhardt and I guess I own you now." His hand moves to pet that short hair and between those rounded ears. "I'll bet you're hungry. Don't worry. I won't feed you that kibble crap I get they've been making you eat. You get people food from now on." Well, when Reinhardt can afford people-food. He'll keep the kibble because even if he doesn't eat, he's going to make sure Reaper does.

He waited to be felt up, to be given a quick physical from the big man to ensure he was "intact" or at the very least not touchy about being handled. Instead, his chin was tilted up and he met the other's eyes. Well, one, the other was white and scarred. Quite a battle it must have been. Or a lucky shot.

His own eyes were dark amber, in good health, with a little fire behind them. He was a jaguar after all, not a house cat.

Still, he seemed to melt at being scratched under the chin. How long had it been since he had any sort of nice attention like this? He couldn't recall. Reaper closed his eyes, unable to help a small smile from forming as he was scratched.

He paused and looked at the woman when she addressed him. He looked to the big man. He needed looking after? Huh. Interesting.

Oh, she was gone.

Reaper leaned back into the scratching only to find it gone, though the hand on his head had him press up into it, said ears perking. Actual food??! Fuck! He liked this guy already!

He licked his lips and nodded. He was hungry. But...

"My name...is Gabriel..." he said "I was into pit fighting for awhile by my last owner. He renamed me." He elaborated "Though...I'll answer to either."

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