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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 no 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.
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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[Vash seems unperturbed and simply shakes Chung's hand once he manages to make it to him, glancing over at Eve as he rises to his feet.]

As long as there's nothing else I need to do here...?

[It sounds like his arm is in good hands, and won't be needed for refitting purposes for some time.]

[He looks to Eve, who shakes her head. She has work to be doing, it seems, and once Vash is up out of the desk chair, she sits down at it. She's got that laser-focused look on her face Chung recognizes as the one she makes when she repairs Moby & Remy (who are still hovering nearby going beebeep), so.]

It doesn't look like it. Ahhh... I'm sure Ain will be a little grumpy when he realises I stole his tour, so you'll have to say "sorry" for me! A lot has changed since he's been here last. Let's see...

[Chung takes a few broad steps forward, then spins around and flails his arms out to either side of him in a "tah-dah" type of motion.]

This is the workshop! Some of us work here to keep the lights on and build other things, too. We have a stock of "just in case" weapons on hand. [As grim as that is — and now he's motioning to where the bunny-woman from earlier is sitting and going "?" at them.] That's Rose. She's our communications and radio expert. And our sharpshooting expert.

[She waves.]

In the back is where Add normally is. He does all of the electrical and robotics work with Eve. The city operates on an independent grid from what's above us, otherwise we'd get caught. I don't really understand how or why, though... but that's what he says.

[They'll shuffle along outside at this point; the entire warehouse-factory-thing is visible from the door, if you can crane your neck around the giant piles of scrap anyhow. There's nothing impressive about it other than the fact it Exists.]

He'll be fine. He needs to rest, after all.

[Vash has no problem apologizing for Chung in his stead; Vash has had to do plenty of that already with Ain for various reasons, so it'll be fiiine.

For now, he follows after Chung as he begins to explain what the workshop is about, finally taking a moment to tip his head back and really get a scope of how large this place is. And this is just a small fraction of a bigger whole, he realizes.]

So the robotics you guys have down here...all of that is pretty common, huh?

Mm! Eve was created to foster in a revolution and make organic and inorganic beings coexist. Some of her siblings are around here too. If we run into them, I'll introduce you.

["Around here" meaning "in this underground secret pet city" and not "this specific warehouse".]

Ah, but... she's hundreds of years old, [pardon] and she was dormant for a long time, so the work is really only just getting started. And Add... [Chung looks off to the far back of the room before sweeping his eyes forward, then shoving open the heavy iron doors that, again, do not look like childsplay to open. How strong are these people—] He always liked robotics, but he has a unique situation compared to the rest of us. [Chung points at his own neck; surely Vash saw the heavy scarring on it when they spoke earlier.] I wouldn't ask, if I were you. He'll tell you when he's ready.

[A process that could take between two business days to four years.]

Oh, and, um! Raven, you'll probably meet him soon, but he has an arm like yours, Mr. Vash!

[Into the "daylight" they go now, with "daylight" being more like very bright artificial lights meant to simulate a day-night cycle, but it works. Whatever the tech nerds in that workshop have going on back there, it works.]

[She was...created?

Vash feels something deep in the pit of his stomach go sour. He manages to keep it out of his expression though, because this isn't that. This isn't...the same sort of situation. And what these people are using to power their city...

It's not them. If they're trying to stay off the grid of the main society up above, it couldn't be.

He shucks his hand through his hair to push those thoughts down, though it's not helped when Chung continues to explain how she's hundreds of years old. Gee, where has he heard that before?]

Oh...don't worry, I won't. I understand.

[Vash, having become a human pincushion on more than one occasion, understands. He noticed the scarring of course, but he never would have pointed it out unprompted. That's just rude.

Also, Chung, wtf. You're like 12 how on earth do you keep pushing open these massive doors.]

Haha...you don't have to call me Mr, by the way. Just Vash is fine.

[He's glad for his glasses, even though they don't really function like proper sunglasses or anything, because even if it's artificial the light is fucking bright out here compared to the workshop, or even the light he and Ain had been flying by for so long since they were doing most of their traveling at night.]

[Don't worry Vash, it's absolutely not the same. Her dad sucks. And don't worry about his upper body strength either listen he's Ripped under that frilly little shirt.

Of course, when Vash corrects his politeness, his tail starts wagging. Dogs.]

Okay! Just Vash, then! [wagwagwagwagwag] I'm sure you heard, but this city is on a grid system, and we denote what's what with letters. Right now, we're on Grid B. There's another entrance to this place on Grid D, north of here. A few years ago, we only used to have a small amount of space, but we've expanded out bit by bit. A lot of pets who come here start families. It's cute!

[His tail has not stopped as he sort of stops in the middle of the dirt street, glances left and right, and decides they're headed toward the lefthand side of the city for now.]

We try to make everything ourselves, but there's some things we can't do. For example, some of us head out of hiding to pretend to be regular members of society so we can purchase items "for our owners". In a city this big, it works pretty well. That's also how this place got so big so fast, though... haha, sometimes you see someone in need and you take them in.

[Cute...

Vash lets his good arm hang loose at his side as they make their way down the street, taking note of the entrances as Chung points them out. It'll be good to know these things, just in case...even if he doesn't expect anything to happen, he did the same when they first got acquainted with that little mountain town. It's a precaution, nothing more.]

I can see that. I wouldn't even know this was underground, if you hadn't told me about it!

[It's really quite impressive, what they've managed to accomplish here. It's just sad that it ever had to happen...but if a pet wants to live freely out from under the thumb of the law, where else would they go?]

If you guys need any help securing supplies while I'm staying here, I don't mind going above for you if you need.

[It might sound like a horribly stupid thing to offer for Vash, and it is! But Vash...would not be buying things above. He would be sneaking around and stealing them and leaving money behind when he has enough, which is something he's had to make peace with as a necessity.]

[As they walk, Chung points out certain buildings. This one is a tailor's, this one here sells plants, this one...

At the suggestion to let Vash go outside, Chung makes a noise in the back of his throat, a little thoughtful hum. He doesn't want to harsh on the guy's vibes and say "sir you are literally a criminal, what," so he opts for the more neutral route, though... Chung is a notoriously bad liar, so it might be obvious what he's doing.]

Oh! No one would make you do that! You only just arrived!

["Sir please we all know who you are and we don't want you to get arrested". Etc.]

You should relax. You're Ain's... friend, [yeah he heard that too, dogs amirite,] and it sounds like you had quite the journey to get here, right?

[Judging based on the fact that Ain is ill with some sort of flu and Vash's arm had bullet damage; Chung is connecting these dots when they're really not that connected.]

[It's okay, Vash gets it. He knows there's inherent danger with him just being here as well...if the city above learned that Vash the Stampede had been spotted, the authorities would turn the world upside down to find him. They might even discover this place, and Vash cannot think of a worse case scenario.

...perhaps it's best he just. Stays down here, actually.

Vash laughs softly, because yeah he and Ain are "friends" of a sort, definitely, how long until people realize oh they're fucking actually-]

It was...definitely something! But what matters is that we made it here. Ain was pretty insistent on this being the place we came to, and I can see why.

[Oh it'll be very quickly, Ain doesn't have a filter, every time he's brought a guy home it's been full-stop "we're fucking" and it makes Ciel die laughing every time. If he doesn't say anything, well... they'll figure it out when everyone sees the Collar.

Eve probably already has.]

Was it a fun adventure, at least? [He asks, knowing that Vash is going to have to recount any stories to others Later as well.] Knowing him, it was probably pretty exciting, right?

[Was it fun? He's never actually had a moment to think about it before...they've been so busy, so on the run, that he hasn't had a chance to really reflect.

But when given the chance to think about it...Vash smiles, and he nods.]

It was fun. We stayed in a little mountain village last week...that was my favorite part.

Ain kept climbing into the water fountain though...

Haha, really? That sounds right. You've probably never... been friends with a bird before, have you? Aisha does that too.

[Vash will meet her eventually. She tends to be better at curbing instinct... most of the time, anyway.]

We have lots of space to give in to instinct, though. The lights here are meant to simulate the sun, so we can grow plants under them. We have parks and farmland and all! One of our friends requested simulating the night sky, so that's become a project, but we haven't completed it yet. Apparently we need to replace all the... um... LEDs?

[He doesn't say it L-E-Ds, he says it "leads". RIP.]

I haven't. Ain's instincts are stronger than most pets I've met, though...not that that's a bad thing.

[He has to WORSH.

Also...oh my god. Honey. Baby.]

...do you mean L-E-Ds?

[Vash loves you. He will now die for you.]

I hope you guys are able to do it. The night is one of my favorite times of day...you deserve to get to see it, just like they do up there.

[...ah. He means LEDs.]

...yeah. LEDs. [Said correctly this time.] See, that's why I'm not in charge of any of this!

[Though, he really can't help but laugh a little bit at himself. Let the techies do the tech stuff; Chung is better with heavy lifting. Building, protecting people, things like that.

As they're walking down the strip and he's still pointing things out, he veers down a path leading into a much greener part of their underground city. It's a park of a sort, an open space between the shops.]

Everyone here barters to get by. If you can't trade something for something else, you work for a bit to pay it off. To save space, everyone lives above whatever business they operate in little apartments. It's not the grandest, but it works. All of us live above the workshop, though, that's one of the exceptions. While you're here, someone might ask you to work for a few hours or a day to pay for something. ...um! But you don't have to pay us back for right now!

[When Chung hesitates about mentioning paying them back, Vash simply shakes his head, waving his hand a little.]

I'll help around any time you need me. It doesn't matter if I'm paying for something or not.

[Let! Vash help!! He will help u!! Especially since Ain is going to be fucking dead for a week probably, he's going to need to pick up the slack for both of them.]

What is it that you do here?

[If Ain tries to get up by day 2 they're all going to sit on him until he goes back down definitely. That man does not rest. Vash has likely figured that out by now, but like. Rest, buddy.]

Me? Well... I do a lot of the heavy lifting. Construction, moving large shipments of items from one end of the city to the other, things like that. [Physical labour, he means.] My family was in the military, so I'm also good with artillery and explosives. Not... not that we need that right now, but it's all so that we can stay safe if something does happen. It's good for mining operations, too!

[Chung kicks a stray stone from the path as they walk. It skitters into a patch of rose bushes.]

I'm also one of the ones who goes onto the surface with Elsword — you'll meet him soon! — and we look for others in need of help to bring them here. It's how we meet a lot of people, actually.

[Man, for a safe undergrown society, they sure mention how much weaponry they have...that totally won't come into play at any point, definitely not. It's fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.

Chung sounds like he's on a similar vein as Vash, though. Good with weapons is his thing too, as well as helping out with physical labour and the like.]

El.....sword?

Yeah! Has Ain mentioned him yet?

[Chung isn't catching onto the general vibe of "this dude has a bizarre-ass name". Elsword is just Elsword. He's a weird little guy. That's all.]

[Vash nods a little, looking a bit sheepish.]

He has! I just...sorry, I don't mean to be rude. I've just never heard of anybody with that name before!

[Sword....sword boy.

Honestly nowhere near as bad as Millions Knives though]

...oh! Yeah, I guess it is kind of funny, isn't it?

[No funnier than "Add" being the nickname of one (1) "Edward" that's for sure— but we're not talking about that. Half this group uses nicknames, and not Ain-class nicknames but real ones. Like, Chung's owner for some reason named him "Prince" that is his real honest-to-god legal first name.]

He's a dog, like I am. Bright red hair, you can't miss him. Or his sister, for that matter! In any case, I hope Ain has told you good stories about us, and not all the embarrassing ones.

[........it's Ain, so of course he's shared all the embarrassing ones. Who would he Be otherwise.]

Haha, I consider all of them good, don't worry!

[....so yeah, they're all embarrassing. Sorry Chung...]

I can't wait to meet him, though! Ain seems to think really fondly of all of you guys.

[Chung is not snarky enough to say he hopes so but man, he hopes Ain likes them all, it was an uphill battle to get him to come around in the first place...]

You will! We'll all have dinner together. You're invited, obviously.

[It's not like they can uninvite Vash, since he's here with Ain. But.

Either way, they tour around for a while. Chung points out a few more places, and comments about some of the people Vash will likely meet later — a lot of them have ~illegal~ magic, like Aisha; some of them aren't too good at talking so don't be surprised if they don't say much; Lu can be a little loud so don't mind her, Ciel was in the mafia, blah blah blah... He's going to have Fun Facts about everyone by the time they loop back to the warehouse and conclude their tour. At which point...]

We're a little early... it didn't take us the full two hours. Do you want to check on Ain? Spend time with him?

[Just try to uninvite him to see what Ain might do, I dare you.

The little tour is enjoyable. So much so, in fact, that Vash is able to just kind of...relax and forget things for a while. Ain is safe and having him a big snooze, they're underground in a place where he's fairly certain even Nai couldn't sniff out, not even if he manages to track them all the way to this city proper. Even in the village Vash didn't feel truly safe, but here?

It feels like maybe he can be, just for a short time.

Plus, he's thrilled to get to know Ain's friends, trying to commit the little factoids he learns about each of them to memory. He may not be able to remember all of their names exactly, but he will recognize them. He'll learn!]

Oh, has it not been? [Funny how time works, especially when you're not stressed out of your mind.] I'd like to, but...I wasn't sure if disturbing him would disrupt his healing at all. He was sick before back at the village, and it took everything I had just to keep him in bed.

[Ah yes. Classic Ain.]

Haha... uh, [this is not Chung's area of expertise help.] Well, I'm sure it'll be fine. We're going to have to wake him to eat soon, and it's probably good to make sure he's not up and trying to escape.

[Ophelia is watching him, but. Like. You know. Ain is... some kinda way.]

[Vash fully believes Ain would figure out some way to escape through the window if he really wanted to, being watched be damned. Vash just has to hope that his bird did get some sleep while they were gone...he could definitely use more than two hours of rest, so they'll just have to see.]

Alright. Let's go back and make sure he's gotten at least some rest.

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THE BABY THE LEGEND

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