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! |
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
pcrtiallystcrs) wrote in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
totherelentless2023-05-18 05:04 am
no subject
im definitely up for shippy if this framing works for you for one, but i def wanted to jump in to see if the potential dynamic interested you asap. it might be interesting to do a scenario where seteth can tell the rigors of his mission are starting to wear kuja down -- there's definitely a point where he's turned traitor in his heart to his own master's wishes, because it would mean the destruction of something he cares about too much for the sake of Garland's people, and because he fears the day he's no longer of use. so. paradoxically as he's started to want to try less, he's been pushing himself to work harder, to be more valuable.
IF NONE OF THAT WORKS THO IM UP FOR ANYTHING im already like [sparkly eyes] at getting to play kuja with "his dragon, but a character". if you wanna fluff we can fluff because he's deredere for his dragon (once he gets used to him) (he's standoffish and Young And Impetuous when they first meet) ]
no subject
no subject
NO PROBLEMO RE: CANON BLINDNESS im also totally up for working in more FE3H vibes too if you want, i know it myself tho not 100%!! still haven't gotten far in hopes though its sooo fun
for reference in ffix canon, something i'm interested in tweaking as needed for the sake of schlocky fun pet rp: Garland + his people's deal is almost a mix of the nabateans AND agarthans; aliens who came to the setting to make it their new home
by siphoning its life into theirs, and were wiped out by the planet rejecting them like a foreign organ. their souls sleep in stasis underground, and Garland has schemed for eons to bring their revival at everyone else's expense. ]no subject
Thoughts on Garland's deal: maybe this is a kinda olive branch, a la the FFVII Lifestream having Weapons to defend it? Have a creature born of the planet to hang out with you and try to subtly sway this plan in a direction where their souls can be saved WITHOUT destroying everyone else in the process. Give him a reason to be both loyal to his master(s) and a good confidant for Kuja's doubts and potential treason.]
no subject
yoooo I LOVE THAT IDEA re: olive branch. leaving room for a better way.. kuja just has to believe in it as much as seteth does... me gnawing on that character development cheese wheel
IN THAT CASE i think we have all the necessary trappings settled to press play, y/n? ]
no subject
no subject
The seaside cliff was host to a ramshackle of an old lookout post, the sort of place the vainglorious Lord King wouldn't be caught dead in. But a glyph on the floor, covered over with dust, marked it as one of theirs, to the precious few walking the earth in the know. Trigger the right spot, and the entrance to a cavern would open, cached with all manner of odds and ends of the ages.
It was shelter, anyway, though Kuja would complain of the place every time they visited. He'd gotten accustomed to finer things, let loose upon the world.
He didn't even bother knocking, when he strides in an hour late, pushing past the ruin hanging off the hinges where a door used to be. He sweeps the hood off of his head, shaking out his hair, undoing with a sweep of his hand one particular knot of the illusions he keeps over his appearance-- the feathers re-appear. One pinion of the crest on his head has been particularly ruffled. ]
Ugh. They talked for hours. I could hardly stand to hear another word by the end.
no subject
Seteth does what he can without touching the outside, of course. The rough stone floor has been swept, the half-rotten away furniture has been dusted and straightened up, what remains of their cushions have been fluffed as well as they'll tolerate, a lantern glows on the table to chase away some of the gloom..... He's had plenty of time to make their rendezvous spot as presentable as it can be, given the delays.
But it's a small thing in the grand scheme of things, really. Even he would find it difficult to worry about Kuja, given the..... calibre of men he was meeting. Seteth comes to take Kuja's cloak instead once he steps inside, smile small but warm.]
Welcome back, Master. I hope their love affair with their own voices didn't interfere with your business for too long.
[Is he maybe just a little catty, knowing the sort of pompous fools Kuja deals with? Perhaps. But nobody save Kuja would ever know it, as quiet and respectful as he stays in public. Kuja has a reputation to maintain, after all--and whenever he is seen at his master's side, it's his duty to help uphold it.]