Just as Adam was about to call it quits and go meet up with his wife before he was late, he caught sight of a particular slave that was trying to be sold. Her form was marred from excessive abuse and she wasnâ€™t the cleanest she could be but Adam was looking past all that. There was potential in this one in many ways, and it wasnâ€™t the ownerâ€™s useless ranting that told Adam that.<br/><br/>As he watched on, her owner forced her to shift into her animal form and Adam was again impressed by her appearance. In regards to the wereleopardâ€™ owner though he was less so considering the man was using the wrong type of collar for her kind, which looked like it was close to choking her right now, and the way he was presenting her. Despite the failings of the master though, Adam was interested in the pet.<br/><br/>He signals over one of the market attendants as he scribbles down something on a note and then hands it to the attendant while gesturing to the showy salesman. The attendant takes it to the owner who stops his advertising for a moment to read the note. Even from the back Adam could see the smile spreading across his face at the price offered but instead of take it, the man turned around and tried to get a higher price for her from the crowd. Adamâ€™s eyes narrowed at the man and he signaled the attendant over again. For a second time the owner got a slip of paper and again a smile grewâ€¦ until he saw the second half of the message threatening to blacklist him to all vendors and potential customers.<br/><br/>The master shot a nervous look through the crowd to Adam who stared back sternly, absolutely serious about his threat. The owner corrected his mistake, promptly informing the crowd that the she was purchased. Once most had dispersed, the two men actually had there transaction with Adam transferring the funds over to the sad excuse for a master and the man handing over the slave named Aliska.<br/><br/>â€œIâ€™m your master now, pet.â€ Adam knelt down to her. â€œHold on Aliska letâ€™s get you a little more comfortable,â€ Adam said in a soothing voice as he unlocked and removed the horrible collar from her tossing it back to the man who used to own her. He pulled out a basic collar and put it on her after which it quickly adjusted to her size: being snug but not choking. This collar would now shift with her to maintain its current contact with her neck but would lock if attempted to be removedâ€¦ continued attempts to remove it or doing something oneâ€™s master did not like would result in being electrocuted enough to disable the collared creature.<br/><br/>â€œThere,â€ Adamâ€™s soothing voice came again once her new collar was in place, â€œdoesnâ€™t that feel better?â€ He smiled and ran his hands along her furry body, petting her especially in those areas that most felines enjoy. Adam had a special â€˜talentâ€™ that he used while he petted her and knew that though the motions were probably the same to what she may have received from others in this form, it felt much better coming from him. â€œOk we need to get moving now. Stay in that form, I donâ€™t want people touching and dirtying you with their hands for now. People are more apt to stay away from a large predator than a naked young lady.â€ He said simply as he clipped a leash to her collar and stood. â€œCome on now Iâ€™m running late and we need to make one stop.â€ He said urgently as he gave her leash a small tug (just something to give her a physical indication to move rather than cause her any harm) and headed off.<br/><br/>The one stop they made was a groomers where Adam paid to have Aliska made to look her best (as well as to treat her well if she behaved). After he checked her in and told her to behave, they led her off and it was some time later before they brought her back. Her fur had been completely cleaned, dried, and brushed till not a knot or fleck of dirty was on it and the white practically glowed. Her claws were even attended to, being filed and shaped back to perfection without a single chip or awkward angle to them.<br/><br/>With a smile, Adam led the leopard over to a set of mirrors so she could see herself now. â€œBefore you were pretty Aliskaâ€¦ but now youâ€™re gorgeous.â€ Adam said almost proudly to his newest acquisition. â€œI think you need one more thing to make this complete.â€ He pulled out and tied around her neck comfortably a blue bow that actually went nicely with her fur. The bow also had the effect of hiding the less appealing collar from sight thus removing its tarnishing affect on her form in the mirror.  He knew he was spoiling her in a sense but he was also giving her a taste of what she could expect if she was good. If she wasnâ€™t up to par then she would find this kind of treatment and praise less oftenâ€¦ if they kept her.<br/><br/>Adam looked at his watch and was shock by the time quickly clipping the leash back on her. â€œIâ€™m afraid weâ€™ll have to cut this short since Iâ€™m really late now.â€ He quickly led her out and rushed them to the coliseum. When the got there he pulled her closer and rested a comforting hand with a little of his â€˜talentâ€™ used on her as they walked. He wasnâ€™t sure if she was used to the roar of the crowds and combat so his providing contact to her was to try and keep her nerves settled. It doesnâ€™t take them long to reach the private box they wanted but Adam stops them outside.<br/><br/>He nudges her head up so she can look at him. â€œInside is my wife, your mistress, and you need to make a good impression. You are allowed to shift once we are inside the box. If you do a good job of impressing her you will be rewardedâ€¦ do a poor job though and we may have an issue. Understand?â€ Adam waits until she nods and then heads in. â€œIâ€™m sorry Iâ€™m late Meredith but I found this little gem at the market. Meredith, this is Aliska. Aliska, this is your mistress. Why donâ€™t you go introduce your self?â€ Adam unclips the leash and gestures Aliska towards Meredithâ€¦ a bit hopeful that this prize might get him back on his wifeâ€™s good side.