A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial & Elvenslave)
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				Title: <strong>A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>07-11-2014, 03:00:28</strong>
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				It had been a rough year for Adam Clayton.&nbsp; Ten months ago, his girlfriend of three years had delivered the news that she was pregnant with twins.&nbsp; At the time, he had been talking on his cell phone while driving, and the shock of the news caused him to crash into an oncoming vehicle.&nbsp; A paternity test had later proven that the children weren't even his.&nbsp; The crash totaled his car and sent him to the hospital with several broken ribs, a concussion, and various other minor injuries.&nbsp; His extended stay in the hospital caused him to be fired from him job, and with that came a loss of insurance.&nbsp; On top of all that, the cost of the hospital bills led to him being evicted from his apartment, unable to pay the rent.<br><br>Just when life didn't seem like it could get much worse for him, he decided to move back in with his parents for a while.&nbsp; After spending the first nineteen years of his life living with them, it only took them about a month before they had already grown tired of it.&nbsp; They offered him a loan to help him get back on his feet, which he graciously accepted.&nbsp; A fair amount of that money went toward purchasing an old, but semi-reliable car.&nbsp; The majority of the rest went to renting and furnishing an apartment.<br><br>Up until the incident with his girlfriend, he'd never spent more than a few weeks at a time truly on his own.&nbsp; There had always been someone else sharing a home with him.&nbsp; He had given it a shot, but he quickly realized that he didn't enjoy it.&nbsp; Not knowing anyone that needed a roommate or a place to stay, getting a pet was the only logical option he could think of.&nbsp; Which kind wasn't up for much debate, as he was allergic to dogs, and found that the smaller animals didn't really make for good companions.&nbsp; Although, with the way these half-human/half-animal hybrids were becoming more popular, that might be something go look into.&nbsp; Chances are, they would be much cheaper to 'adopt' from the local pound, if any had been abandoned.<br><br>It was the weekend, so Adam had a bit of time to himself.&nbsp; He knew of an animal shelter fairly close by, and it was possible that they would have something that caught his eye.&nbsp; After getting dressed and making sure that he had everything he needed, he was ready to go.&nbsp; The front door of his apartment led directly outside, and there was a set of stairs between his place and the one next door, that led down to the sidewalk.&nbsp; After descending, he made his way to his car and tried to get the heap of junk to start.&nbsp; Much to his surprise, it only took a few tries for the engine to turn over this time.&nbsp; It was only a matter of minutes before he was parked in front of the animal shelter.<br><br>He entered through the door, guiding the hood of his sweatshirt off of his head as he approached the front desk.&nbsp; Without even having to ask, he was happily guided into the back by a cheerful young woman that thanked him for stopping by.&nbsp; As he was led through a large set of double doors, he could see the walls lined with caged, stacked two high, and about a dozen wide.&nbsp; Much to his dismay, the dog hybrids were right next to the door.&nbsp; He sneezed almost immediately as he hurried his way away from them.&nbsp; Looking back to them with a frown, he mouthed the word 'sorry'.&nbsp; There were a number of bunny hybrids, a couple of mice, and even a hamster?&nbsp; Well, that was something new.<br><br>As he turned the corner, the first thing his eyes found was a foxgirl, but judging by how she was sniffing at the girl in the cell next to her, she likely wasn't his type.&nbsp; Continuing along, he searched around for the cats.&nbsp; One of those would definitely be a good fit.&nbsp; They were affectionate, but lazy at times, and not too high maintenance.&nbsp; Only one part of that description fit with his ex-girlfriend.&nbsp; He found about ten of them, most of them female, and he stood in front of the line of cages to look at each of them.<br><br>Two began to purr, and one of those came up to rub against the bars in front of his face.&nbsp; Another backed away.&nbsp; Yet another hissed at him when he made eye contact.&nbsp; But there was one that truly stuck out to him.&nbsp; She didn't back away from him, nor did she immediately look away when he looked into her eyes.&nbsp; Such beautiful eyes they were, too.&nbsp; One eye a vibrant green color, while the other was a beautiful sparkling blue.&nbsp; A smile crossed his lips as he took a step closer.&nbsp; Just as he did so, a loud hiss sounded from the other side of the bars, an arm shot out to claw at him.&nbsp; Instantly he grinned, nodding his head slowly as he spoke to the employee that had followed him.&nbsp; "She's the one.&nbsp; I want her."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>07-11-2014, 05:17:03</strong>
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				The last year wasn't an easy one for Lei either. When she came of age, she has been offered as a gift to a Mr. Andrew Cole. To the outside world, he was an insanely wealthy gentleman, who lived in a luxurious mansion on the outskirts of the city. Those who knew him well though, would never qualify him of a gentleman. In fact, Mr. Cole was nothing more than a gangster. While everyone thought him to be the CEO of some prestigious corporation, he was the leader of a drug trafficking group, also involved in human trafficking. Lei herself was a neko, a hybrid, half human and half cat. While her species, along with other animal hybrids existed for quite a long time, it recently became ‘trendy’ to own one as a pet. <br><br>Usually such pets had the behaviour of the animals they were mixed with, their human part was limited only to their body. Lei however, was an oddity. Not only was she perfectly capable of human speech, but she also hand an intelligence matching, if not surpassing the one of the average human. However, she learned very early that it wasn't wise to display her unusual abilities. When she was still a kitten, she tried speaking a few times to her keepers, but it always ended up in either them screaming at her and calling her possessed, or simply in an unpleasant punishment. Thus, she talked to herself sometimes, when nobody was looking, and even managed to teach herself to read, observing her human keepers. <br><br>Despite this, her life was fairly easy until she reached the age of eighteen. She lived on a farm, with many other nekos such as herself. Although she was the only odd one in the group, she got on fairly well with the others, several of which were her siblings. One night, after she ate her dinner, she fell asleep unusually quickly. When she woke up, she wasn't on the farm she was born at anymore. She was laying in a cage placed in some, obviously wealthy, man’s office. She didn't know it yet then, but in the next year, she would learn to deeply hate this cage, this office, this home, and this man, who was now her master.&nbsp; <br><br>Her first week or two with him went quite well. Mr. Cole seemed to be a nice man, ready to play with her, and even spoil her with treats. She was free to wander around the house, and do practically what she wanted. Lei was beginning to trust him, and to attach herself herself to him, but one day her owner received another gift. This time is was a hybrid as well, not a cat though, but a dog. And to make things worse, this one was a boy, trained to be aggressive and territorial. Clearly, this new pet was more to Mr. Cole’s likening than her, and soon became his favourite. Practically overnight, Lei became forgotten. She was still free to do what she wanted, but she was heartbroken, and the affection she craved, suddenly disappeared from her life. <br><br>Often she and her rival would fight. Lei, not being a match to the aggressive dog boy, most often lost, and usually found herself scolded for fighting with him, as if she was the one who started it. At first, her punishments consisted of being confined to her cage for extended periods of time, but soon Mr. Cole discovered that there were other ways of making his neko regret the simple fact of having been born. Every so often, he would drag her out her cage, bound her, and ‘train his skills with a whip’, as he called it, on her. He believed that a man involved in modern slavery should be as able to punish his property as his ancestors, plantation owners of the South, were. And what best to train his skills on than a helpless pet? Sometimes, when he was tired of his whores, he would rape her. Literally everything, every little misstep of hers was reason enough for a punishment.<br><br>One night, when she couldn't take it anymore, Lei opened her cage, something she always knew how to do, and escaped. She run for a long time, until she collapsed exhausted on a forest path. There, she has been found by some tourist, who brought the stray neko to their local animal pound. Lei couldn't deny that the shelter’s staff were all very nice people. She got cleaned (her first bath in a wonderfully warm water in a year…), had always enough to eat, and something decent to wear. Yet, she couldn't bring herself to trust them, and much less all the people who visited the pound wanting to adopt one of the pets. She behaved like a wild neko most of the times, scared of everything and everyone, ready to defend herself with her claws and teeth.<br><br>The day Adam came to adopt a pet, she was laying in her cage, ignoring the other nekos around her. She was prepared for yet another lazy day, and wanted to just fall asleep. She figured he’ll take one of the pretty nekos who always smiled and purred at the visitors, but he came to stand just in front of her. She was just glaring at him, but for one brief moment their eyes locked. It was the longest she looked at someone in a long time, and the sensation made her uneasy. She didn't really know why, but she hissed at him, and menacingly waved her clawed hand in front of his face. He didn't take the hint though, and didn't walk away. No, he said the most surprising words instead: he would be taking her home.<br><br>“Um… Are you sure?” The employee asked him. Of course, she wanted Lei to find a home, but she knew the neko had a difficult character, and was positively wild. She didn't want Adam to bring her back to the pound in a day or two. “She’s a difficult one, you see. Somebody found her in a forest. I have no idea who she belonged to, but she had whip marks all over her body, and our vet said her owner used to rape her. She’s also been malnourished, but otherwise she’s healthy. You’ll have to be careful though, she’s got sharp claws.” The girl knew it could discourage him, but her job was to be honest. “She had an ugly old collar with ‘Lei’ written on the name tag. There was nothing else, we figured that’s how she was called. By the way, there’s a selection of collars, leashes and such in our shop at the back. You can choose something while I go prepare the papers. We also engrave name tags.” She said, heading to the office to bring him the adoption documents to sign.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>07-11-2014, 06:07:47</strong>
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				Adam's brow furrowed as the girl continued to glare at him, and he continued to maintain eye contact with her even as the employee was speaking to him.&nbsp; You can bet he made absolutely sure he was just out of claws's reach before he got comfortable.&nbsp; He split his attention between watching and listening, trying to catch everything he could.&nbsp; She was a lovely girl, and he would be glad to have her.&nbsp; But the question remained, would she be glad to be with him?&nbsp; From her reactions so far, he suspected not.&nbsp; Perhaps in time she would learn that he was not the same kind of man as her previous owner.<br><br>He nodded slowly as he was asked if he was sure.&nbsp; He couldn't explain why, exactly, but he knew that it had to be her.&nbsp; It was no surprise to hear that she was difficult.&nbsp; She was beginning to show that already.&nbsp; His expression softened as he was told of the whip marks, and perhaps Lei could even see the sadness in his bright blue eyes.&nbsp; That look only intensified as rape was mentioned.&nbsp; Adam had heard stories, and had even known people who did such things to their pets.&nbsp; Some thought that was all they were good for.&nbsp; They enjoyed the thrill of being able to do as they pleased, when they pleased, without fear of repercussions.&nbsp; <br><br>The woman's words did nothing to discourage him.&nbsp; If anything, it only made him want her more.&nbsp; Upon hearing the neko's name, his lips curled into a small smile, and he interrupted the shelter employee to repeat it.&nbsp; "Lei..."&nbsp; His voice was soft as he seemed to speak to her.&nbsp; Nodding slowly to the woman's words, he waited for her to finish and leave before he took just a small step closer to the strange girl in the cage.&nbsp; He knew he was at risk now, placing himself within her reach.&nbsp; "Is that what you wish to be called?"&nbsp; Of course, she wouldn't be able to speak back to him.&nbsp; But he believed she could at least understand enough to be able to respond in some way.<br><br>Adam was playing with fire now.&nbsp; He could easily lose an eye, or get his face scratched up to Hell and back, but he wanted to see how she may react to him after seeing that he refused to be dissuaded.&nbsp; "Would you like to choose your own collar and leash, or whatever else you would like?&nbsp; You are the one that would be wearing them, after all.&nbsp; They should be something that you like, don't you agree?&nbsp; Maybe in the future, I'll be able to buy you an even better one.&nbsp; How does that sound?"&nbsp; <br><br>His next actions should show that he did not fear her, or how dangerous her claws may be.&nbsp; Being a person that had owned a cat before, he remembered what to do with a new one.&nbsp; He only hoped the same rules applied with someone such as her.&nbsp; Slowly he lifted his hand, letting her see it and prepare herself as it was offered, his palm facing upward.&nbsp; It moved carefully toward the cage, stopping just an inch or two away from the bars.&nbsp; New animals often liked to sniff people.&nbsp; Would she do that, or would he soon be needing medical attention?
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>07-11-2014, 14:38:36</strong>
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				The fact that Adam refused to be dissuaded by her behaviour and the description made by the shelter employee interested lei enough to keep eye contact with him. It wasn't the first time somebody was interested in her. She’s been in this shelter for about a month now, and people came everyday to choose a pet. Sometimes they came alone, sometimes with children. Lei absolutely hated it when they brought their kids. Granted, some of them were well behaved but others could be trial to even the most affectionate pets. About two weeks ago, an elderly couple came with a boy of six or seven years old. He was such a spoiled little brat, never listened to anyone, and Lei had to summon all the willpower she had not claw at his face when he started putting his chubby arms in her cage, trying to pet her. All she did was mewl and hiss menacingly, but it was enough to send the boy crying back to his grandparents. Fortunately for all the pets in the shelter, they soon left without taking anyone.<br><br>This man however, wasn’t going to be intimidated by her hissing. on the contrary, instead of backing off, and going to see a prettier, purring neko, like the blond and big chested one in the cage under her, he approached her, and talked to her. When he asked whether she wanted to be called Lei, she lifted her head, and blinked in disbelief at what she just heard. Why was he concerned about what she wanted? If he was going to be her master, he had the right to give her a new name, and yet he cared about her wishes. Of course, she would prefer to keep her name, that’s how she has been called for all her life (with the exception of the year when her name was mostly slut of whore). She couldn't answer him with words though, so she shyly moaned, as if to agree with what he said. <br><br>The next thing he did was even more surprising than his question. He got even closer than before, and showed her his hand. He wasn't holding anything, it was just a simple gesture to assure her he wasn't going to hurt her. Didn't he have any common sense? For all he knew, she might very well claw him seriously enough for him to land in a hospital. She didn't even want to think about the consequences for her if she did that, but it was a possibility. She decided to give it a try tough, and slowly crawled towards the cage door. She mewled again, looking at him. Sniffing his hand wasn't necessary, she could sense his scent from where she was. he smelled quite good, certainly better than her previous master. <br><br>For a few seconds she deliberated about what she should do next, but in the end she acted on impulse. Quickly, she darted her arm out of the cage. It might look like she was going to scratch him hard, but she only grabbed the hand he offered, and squeezed it softly, it’s not like she had that much force after all. She had no idea why did she do that, but she was glad for her sudden gesture. His hand was warm, and soft to the touch, it was quite pleasant to hold him actually. Soon enough however, Lei got scared of her own actions, and backed away with a mewl. What has gotten into her? She didn't know this stranger, she should never have been so impulsive! Now very embarrassed, she was curled in a ball at the back of her cage. She kept looking at the man though, curious for his reaction. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>07-11-2014, 15:28:04</strong>
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				He had to admit he was fascinated by the way she didn't look away from him, especially after such a prolonged look.&nbsp; Most people, or animals, would have broken his gaze by now.&nbsp; He had no idea how long the girl had been here, but judging by the way she reacted, it might have been quite a while.&nbsp; With that kind of attitude if almost seemed like she didn't want to leave.&nbsp; After hearing what the woman had said about her past, he could certainly understand why.&nbsp; Still, watching so many people just pass right over you must have been more than a little upsetting.&nbsp; Adam had never been one to shy away from a challenge, or a fight.&nbsp; He had come in here expecting a more docile, affectionate collection to choose from, but leave it to him to find the odd one out.&nbsp; Who knows?&nbsp; Maybe they could be good for each other.<br><br>He wasn't an easy man to intimidate.&nbsp; Many had tried, but few succeeded.&nbsp; Risk was something that he generally shied away from, especially if it seemed like the risk was worth taking.&nbsp; In this case, he wasn't quite sure yet, but he was willing to give it a shot.&nbsp; The busty blonde beneath Lei was currently reaching out to paw at Adam's leg, but so far, he hadn't even given her a glance.&nbsp; He didn't want to take his eyes off of this one.&nbsp; That wasn't only due to the fact that he was starting to like her, but if she saw him looking at someone else after offering her a home, she might begin to think ill of him.&nbsp; He had offered her a choice on her name because he wasn't entirely sure she would want to keep the name that was associated with so much bad.&nbsp; His smile grew as she responded to him with that cute little sound.&nbsp; If the name was good enough for her, it was good enough for him.<br><br>While he wasn't necessarily afraid of what might happen when he approached her, that didn't mean he wasn't anxious.&nbsp; She might sense his tension as his hand approached her.&nbsp; While he did have common sense, this likely wasn't a very good display of that.&nbsp; He thought of himself as a pretty good judge of character, though his ex had proven him wrong a time or two.&nbsp; Still, he wanted to give this girl the benefit of the doubt.&nbsp; His head nodded slowly as she began to crawl towards him, letting his hand stop where it was.&nbsp; He chuckled softly as she mewled out to him.&nbsp; "It's nice to meet you, Lei.&nbsp; I'm Adam."<br><br>When her arm shot out towards him, he didn't recoil, nor did he flinch.&nbsp; He remained perfectly still, eyes remaining on her as he took the split-second of time he had to wonder what she was going to do.&nbsp; It was a pleasant surprise when she simply took his hand.&nbsp; The gentle squeeze she gave was returned, and his thumb delicately brushed against the back of her palm.&nbsp; Her hand was small, and he could tell by the way she gripped him that she was rather weak.&nbsp; That likely had something to do with her being malnourished.&nbsp; When she shrank away from him and curled up as far away as she could, his expression softened.&nbsp; It almost seemed like he was saddened by it.<br><br>For the first time since he'd laid eyes on her, he looked away, searching for the employee.&nbsp; She sure was taking her time.&nbsp; He didn't see her, but he did see the next best thing.&nbsp; A large keyring, looking as if it held the keys to the cages in this room.&nbsp; Quickly he moved over to the wall to collect them, flipping through the different keys to find the one that matched the number of Lei's cage.&nbsp; Once he found it, he moved back towards what was to be his new pet.&nbsp; He held the lock in his palm and slid the key inside, turning it with a loud click.&nbsp; "I'm tired of waiting for her.&nbsp; I bet you'd like to get out of that cage and stretch your legs."&nbsp; The smile returned to his lips as he removed the lock and unfastened the latch, letting the door slowly swing open.&nbsp; He took a step back and extended his hand in offering again, keeping it about the same distance away as it had been before.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>07-11-2014, 19:31:30</strong>
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				When Adam stopped looking at her and stepped back to search for the employee, Lei thought she managed to discourage him after all. She never should have reached for his hand. People didn't like pets who made the first step. It would be so much better if she stayed in one place and just kept looking at him… He was the one person willing to take her home with him, possibly to offer her a better life. of course, leave it to her to ruin everything, she honestly was pathetic sometimes… She felt something strange when she squeezed his big hand. It was like a light electric jolt, just before he squeezed her smile had back. She didn't know, but maybe it was a sign? Maybe some higher force wanted to tell her Adam and her wasn't made for each other? Shunted to believe otherwise though. She wanted to believe that he would take her from the shelter and keep her. <br><br>While she thought Adam was going to go away and she would never see him again, he did nothing of the sort. No, he simply approached to the wall where there was a hook with all the keys to the cages hanging from it. her old cage at Mr.. Cole’s house was much simpler to open. There were only two hooks keeping the door in place, it was only too easy to unhook them, open the door and get out. She never understood how that retard, the dog boy, could fidget for hours with the hooks to his own cage (where spent a very little time in her opinion anyways), and never open it. The cage at the shelter though, was a different story. There were the same kinds of hooks, but there was also a solid padlock preventing her from opening it and escaping. Not that she didn't try. At the beginning of her stay, she didn't take it too well that the had to stay in the cage for most of the day. She found several pieces of metal wire in the back yard of the shelter, where she and the other pets were supposed to have their ‘daily exercise’, as it was called. She tried to use them as a key to open the padlock at night, when nobody was watching, but never succeeded. The face of the keeper who found the wires on the floor the next morning was priceless though. <br><br>She looked with wide eyes as Adam approached her again and opened that damned padlock. She never though he would do that, usually opening cages and taking the pets out was one of the pound employees job, and this only after all the papers were properly signed. The clients were never allowed to do it themselves. But she agreed with him. She did want to get out of the cage and to stretch her legs. <br><br>If she was in her best form, she would just hop out of the cage, but unfortunately she wasn’t. Actually, she didn't trust herself enough to be sure to land on her legs, so she decided to accept the offered hand. She mewled again, since it was pretty much the only form of communicating with Adam, and slowly reached for his arm. She wasn't menacing anymore now, but she was rather scared instead. He did seem a nice person, but he was still a stranger. What if it was just a mask? What of he was going to hurt her? Even Mr. Cole was nice at the beginning, before turning her life to hell. She didn't want anything like this to happen again, and she would do everything not to let it. <br><br>despite her worries, he did help her out of the cage, and she was soon standing in front of him. She discovered that she was a bit more than a head shorter than he was, and certainly thinner and much frailer than he was. While he wasn't looking like a big bear like Mr. Cole, she was sure he could easily crush her if he wanted. She shyly mewled at him, once again making eye contact. She wasn't sure what she was supposed to do now. Maybe she should escape? It was her chance now, that she was out of the cage. The doors weren't locked here at this time of the day, she could easily get out and… And quickly get caught by the staff and punished. She wasn't stupid enough to do that, she would wait then, and see what this man, Adam, was planning to do. Maybe living with him would be good after all?
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>07-11-2014, 22:04:26</strong>
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				Adam hadn't meant to upset her.&nbsp; It probably would have been better if he had told her what he was going to do, but it hadn't crossed his mind at the time.&nbsp; Unlike most others, he didn't mind that she had made a move like that.&nbsp; Sure, it had shocked him, but he took it to mean that she might be comfortable with him, or just simply curious.&nbsp; When their hands had touched, he felt the same thing, but quickly dismissed it as a mild static shock.&nbsp; He had received no signs that this may be a bad idea, or that she might not be the one for him.&nbsp; In fact, everything seemed to say the opposite.<br><br>He was glad to see that the cages were locked.&nbsp; Not only did that mean that it might be more difficult for someone to sneak in and steal all of them to be sold elsewhere, but these girls had human hands.&nbsp; Without locks, it would have been extremely simple for any or all of them to just flip that latch and escape.&nbsp; That could have led to all sorts of trouble.&nbsp; When he finally found the right key and guided the cage door to open, several of the girls around them began to hiss.&nbsp; The blonde in the cage beneath Lei's reached out to him again, mewling pathetically as she stared up at him.&nbsp; Adam couldn't bring himself to look at her.<br><br>Releasing Lei from her cage probably hadn't been the right thing to do, but the lady that worked there was taking her sweet time with the paperwork.&nbsp; The longer it took, the more impatient Adam became, and that likely went doubly so for Lei.&nbsp; Knowing that there was someone there, for her, waiting to take her away from this place must have made the waiting unbearable.&nbsp; Besides, what was it going to hurt?&nbsp; Would she really risk running, and giving away the only shot at a decent life that had come her way?&nbsp; &nbsp; He didn't know for certain.&nbsp; What he did know is that if he were her, he would at least be thinking about it.<br><br>He smiled warmly to her as she mewled to him.&nbsp; "You're welcome."&nbsp; Not only did that hand assist her in getting out of the cage, but his tall, broad form stood right there to catch her.&nbsp; As her feet touched the floor, his arm wrapped around her waist to hold her for a moment.&nbsp; Standing at 6'4", he was quite a bit taller than her.&nbsp; From what Lei would be able to see and feel of him, he wasn't overly muscular, but he appeared to be in very good shape.&nbsp; The loose-fitting jeans, and plain black t-shirt he wore didn't offer much of a glimpse as to what remained hidden beneath.<br><br>Out of the corner of his eye, he saw something moving behind Lei.&nbsp; His gaze shifted downward to see the blonde lunging against the bars of the cage, a clawed hand reaching to swipe out.&nbsp; The girl hissed at the two of them, just as Adam roughly and swiftly moved Lei out of the way.&nbsp; What seemed to be intended for her hit him instead, those sharp claws slicing through the denim fabric of his jeans to tear into the outside of his right calf.&nbsp; He hissed out in pain as he suppressed the urge to release a long, loud string of curse words.&nbsp; Adam attempted to pull his new pet farther away and out of range of another attack.&nbsp; A few seconds passed before he released her waist, but he still kept her hand within his own.&nbsp; He didn't need to look down to know that blood was steadily rolling down his leg.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>07-11-2014, 23:47:49</strong>
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				As she stood there, in front of him, Lei slowly realised that Adam still had his arm around her waist. Actually, it was only thanks to him that she was still standing and didn't fall on the ground. While she was already a lot stronger than she was when they first brought her to the shelter, she was still quite weak. It was part of the reason why she didn't escape as he released her from the cage. She would never make it to the door. She could walk, but running was out a question. She even doubted that she would be able to free herself from this embrace. Or maybe she would, but he would quickly catch her again, so it would be stupid to even try. She wasn't sure if she was very comfortable with his arm circling her waist though. She figured that he was just being nice and helpful, but again, she didn't yet know if she could trust him. Form this position it would only be too easy if he wanted to hurt her. <br><br>Fortunately, he soon freed her from his grip, and only then could she breathe normally again. Yes, now it was much better. She was standing on her own, it was certainly feeling better than laying in the cage, which was the thing she was doing for the whole day. It wasn't yet evening, when her time in the back yard was, but her limbs were already numb from not moving for several hours straight. Lei let out a deep sight of relief as she lifted her arms to the air and stretched. Oooh, yes… That what exactly what she needed… <br><br>She didn't fail to notice that the general atmosphere had gotten tense though, even before the others began hissing. Of course, they must be jealous of her, she was the only one allowed out, and the only one who would be quitting the shelter, hopefully forever. Besides, the other never really liked her, she rarely answered when they were mewling to each other, and was used to keeping to herself when they were supposed to play in the yard. Now why was she being the privileged one all of a sudden? it should be one of them!<br><br>Lei particularly didn't like Bella, the busty blonde, and the feeling was mutual. To her, that neko was lain stupid, and eager to show her breasts to everyone who was willing to look. If she hoped it would induce people to adopt her, she was wrong. in fact, she was there already when Lei arrived, and nobody chose her for all this time. Lei knew well that she had a bad character, but she was always the sweetest girl whenever somebody was around. Maybe people didn't like pets who were too sugary sweet after all? She certainly wasn't like that, quite the contrary actually. <br><br>Suddenly, Lei found herself lifted from the ground, and moved away, towards the wall. She didn't know what was happening, just that the world was spinning fast, and somebody screamed. This time nobody caught her, so she fell to the floor, mewling in pain. It took her several moments to regain her composure, and to realise that the screaming came from Adam. Turning her head towards him, she saw that his pants were ripped, and his leg was bleeding. Lei paled, not liking the sight of blood, but she forced herself to look, trying to understand what has just happened. <br><br>Suddenly, it struck her. It was Bella! The little bitch clawed Adam! But then, she was the one standing in that very place just seconds ago. Was she meaning to scratch her? Would that mean that Adam just saved her, and got hurt in her place? She crawled closer to him, and mewled, the concern clear in her tone. Did it hurt him badly? She hoped not. She wanted to help him somehow, but she had no idea what she could do, so she just knelt next to him, and looked at him with her big eyes. Hopefully the girl would come back quickly with the papers. <br><br>As she knelt, Lei didn't think that she was close to Bella’s cage again, her tail laying just in front of the bars. Bella didn't fail to take advantage of that. When Lei was distracted with Adam, the blonde pulled at her tail and bit it. Lei mewled loudly at that, turned towards Bella with a superhuman quickness, and shot her arm at Bella, clawing her on the cheek. Now, it served her well! Finally she got what she deserved! Satisfied, she moved of her reach, but kept kneeling at Adam’s side. <br><br>It was then than the girl finally decided to come back with the papers. As she opened the door, she just stood there for a second, looking at the scene in shock. She heard the scream and the mewl, and now she saw Adam’s bleeding leg, and Lei kneeling next to him. The conclusion was easy: The half-wild neko must have hurt him. “Are you alright? Did she scratch you? I warned you about her claws!” She first said to Adam, and then turned to Lei. “Bad girl! How could you do that? He was going to take you home, and now who would want you? Back to your cage, this instant!” She said angrily, clearly disappointed at her. “I am so sorry, I take it you don’t want her anymore? Just wait a second, I’ll take care of her and I’ll bring you a bandage.” She said to Adam again. As to Lei, she got so scared at the possibility of Adam leaving her here, that she hid behind him, as if he was going to defend her. She tried to raise from the floor, but when she stood on her left foot, she mewled in pain, and collapsed again. Great, she must have twisted her ankle when she fell. Surprisingly, nobody was paying attention to Bella, who was quietly nursing her bleeding cheek in the back of her cage. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>08-11-2014, 07:54:48</strong>
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				Truthfully, Adam hadn't wanted to let go.&nbsp; Part of it was that he enjoyed having her so close to him, another part being that he didn't want to risk her falling.&nbsp; He didn't know how long she had been in there, or if she had been allowed any time to be free from that cage to get some exercise.&nbsp; Yet another part was the fact that he wanted to see how she would react to being in such close proximity.&nbsp; Then of course, there was the thought that she might run.&nbsp; If she had, that might have stung a little bit, knowing that she'd rather run away than go home with him.&nbsp; When he finally did release her, he smiled softly as he watched her stretch.&nbsp; "I bet you feel a lot better, now that you're actually able to move around.<br><br>He could certainly see how so many of them might be jealous of Lei.&nbsp; Most of them hadn't received a second glance from him, and he hadn't even looked at some.&nbsp; Though he had certainly noticed how several of them seemed to be presenting themselves to him.&nbsp; Perhaps they actually wished to be used in the ways that seemed common for their kind.&nbsp; That alone was enough for him to overlook them.&nbsp; He didn't come here looking for a slut.<br><br>Bella certainly appeared to be one of those sluts.&nbsp; She obviously craved attention.&nbsp; The way she had continually reached out to him, or made sounds to try to get his attention even as he was spending time with Lei were proof of that.&nbsp; Most of them didn't seem like they deserved a good home such as the one Lei was soon to be taken into.&nbsp; Things that were completely sweet, or at least seemed to be, rarely fit Adam's tastes.&nbsp; He much preferred an even blend of spicy and sweet.&nbsp; Lei was certainly that. <br><br>He had never meant to push her down, or cause her to fall.&nbsp; All he wanted was to get her out of harm's way.&nbsp; As he stood there bleeding, he could hear Lei calling out to him.&nbsp; It was the tone she used the caused him to break away from glaring at Bella to turn his attention to her.&nbsp; The look in her eyes caused him to smile softly, and without even thinking, he reached out to pet her.&nbsp; "I'm fine.&nbsp; She didn't get me too bad.&nbsp; Are you alright?"&nbsp; Okay, so maybe that was a lie.&nbsp; That little bitch's claws were sharp as hell.&nbsp; With his attention now on Lei, he didn't even notice the next attack until Lei cried out.&nbsp; Before he could even realize what had happened, she struck in retaliation.&nbsp; A look of concern clearly showed upon his face, and was evident in his voice as he repeated, "Are you alright?"<br><br>Before Lei even had time to respond, the shelter employee returned.&nbsp; Of course, she didn't even give a chance to answer before she started jumping to conclusions.&nbsp; When she began to scold Lei, his head turned toward the woman, voice growing harsher as he addressed her.&nbsp; "Do not talk to her like that.&nbsp; She has done nothing wrong.&nbsp; That's the one that attacked me."&nbsp; His finger pointed to Bella as he glared down at her.&nbsp; "Lei was defending me, and also got hurt in the process.&nbsp; That cage is no longer hers, and she will not be returning to it.&nbsp; She's still coming with me."&nbsp; He quickly turned back to Lei as he heard her pained sound, moving over to her side as the woman left to get something to tend to his wound.&nbsp; Adam hadn't seen or heard anything that might have hinted as to what it was that hurt her.&nbsp; Slowly and carefully, he lowered to rest at her side, wincing at the pain of his own wound.&nbsp; He offered her a warm smile as his eyes moved to meet hers again.&nbsp; "You'll be fine.&nbsp; I promise.&nbsp; Show me where it hurts."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>08-11-2014, 19:07:51</strong>
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				“What? Bella? Strange, it’s not like her at all…” The employee was visibly shocked that for once it wasn't Lei being the aggressive one. Usually, when ever there was any problem, there was ninety&nbsp; percent of chances that Lei was the source of it, but Bella was always the sweet one, always out of trouble. Little did the girl know, that the blond neko bitch always did everything to blame Lei whenever anything happened. For some reason, she simply couldn't stand her. “Um… I admit they never liked each other, but still…” She said, shaking her head in disbelief. “Alright, wait here please, I’ll go get you a bandage.” She sighed, and left again. If Adam hoped to sign the papers quickly and be done with it, he would be disappointed. <br><br>Lei was impressed at how Adam stood in her defence, and even more surprised that he still wanted to have her. He just took her out of her cage, and didn't even sign the adoption documents yet, so she officially didn't belong to him, but he was already acting like a possessive master. One the one hand, it was thrilling, and made her feel kind of warm inside. Will she finally be appreciated as a pet should be? Did she finally find someone who would like her?<br><br>On the other hand though, she couldn't help but feel somewhat scared as well. If he was so possessive already, how will it be later? Will he force her&nbsp; to stay at his house, in one room, confined to a cage, so he always controls her exact whereabouts? This was something she already experienced, and she would hate to live something like this again. She promised herself that she would run away if her new life would be similar to her old one. <br><br>Hopefully it might be completely different though. Mr. Cole would never care if she got hurt. If anything, he would yell at her and order her to stop whining. It was a wonder that she didn't get seriously injured while she still belonged to him, otherwise she might as well die, and he would have a second thought about her. <br><br>She was lucky that Adam wasn't Andrew Cole. Her tail and ankle hurt her, and she would start crying if he didn't look in her eyes and did his best to comfort her. Instead, she just bit her lower lip, and sniffed, suppressing her tears. Carefully, she shifted her position so she could show her leg to him, as she mewled to indicate it was that. It was already beginning to swell, clearly she twisted her ankle while falling. Just why did she have to be so clumsy? Fortunately, her tail didn't hurt as much as her foot, but she grabbed it nonetheless, and rubbed it between her hands just where Bella bit it. <br><br>Soon enough, the girl came back, followed by a man in a white coat. Lei immediately recognised him as the shelter vet. She instantly tensed and hissed as soon as she noticed him. truth be told, he was&nbsp; a rather friendly man, who really liked his job, but Lei would never forget her first medical check up when she arrived at the pound. She was in a sorry state back then, and absolutely every part of her body was in pain. The vet simply thoroughly did his job, he couldn't help it if she was in pain. He touched her practically everywhere, and then administered a series of shots. Some were vaccines, others were to counter any diseases she might be already developing. It was all for her good, but Lei had an irrational fear of needles, and didn't make his job easy that day. During her month-long stay at the shelter, she had to see her several other times, usually after getting in minor fights. “Ah, my favourite patient.” The vet joked, seeing her. “So, what trouble did you got yourself into today, Lei?” He asked, the grin never quitting his face. Lei let out a sight, knowing that she’ll just have to let him do his job. Adam knew what happened, he would explain everything to the vet. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>08-11-2014, 22:32:38</strong>
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				"With the way she's been acting since I got here, I'm not surprised.&nbsp; As long as I've been standing here, she's tried to get my attention.&nbsp; Reaching out to grab me, rubbing my leg, trying to show me her breasts.&nbsp; My guess is that she's in heat."&nbsp; He smirked, looking into Bella's cage to finally examine her face where she had been scratched.&nbsp; The wounds looked fairly deep, judging by the amount of blood.&nbsp; "I'd suggest you keep her isolated until she calms down.&nbsp; I think she's a bit jealous."&nbsp; A soft sigh escaped him as the woman left without even offering the papers.&nbsp; He could have quickly signed them while she was away.<br><br>There had been on reason for him not to defend her.&nbsp; There was certainly no reason why he wouldn't want her after this.&nbsp; What had happened wasn't her fault.&nbsp; In part, it was his for releasing her before it was time.&nbsp; Though the adoption was not yet official, Adam still considered her to be his.&nbsp; It was partly due to that way of thinking that led to his defense, and the way he seemed possessive.&nbsp; Wasn't it natural to not want someone to treat your possessions with respect?<br><br>He didn't intend to give her a reason to run away.&nbsp; He planned to be kind to her.&nbsp; To give her a good place to stay, plenty of attention, and a fair amount of freedom.&nbsp; Though that freedom would have to be earned.&nbsp; Trust would have to be established, so that he wouldn't believe she would try to run away.&nbsp; For a time, she may need to be kept in a cage, or restrained somehow to ensure that she remained with him.&nbsp; Though why he did plan to be kind for the most part, that was not to say that he wasn't perfectly willing to discipline her if he felt it was necessary.<br><br>As Lei looked into his eyes, he smiled softly and moved to fully sit on the floor beside her.&nbsp; When she shifted, he guided her injured leg to rest across his lap so he could look at it.&nbsp; Just looking at her face told him that she was in quite a lot of pain, but he really didn't know what to do about it.&nbsp; An open palm cupped the back of her calf as he looked to see the swelling.&nbsp; When she grabbed her tail, his attention shifted to it.&nbsp; His free hand moved slowly towards it with the intent of giving it a soft caress, while giving her enough time to indicate whether or not she would be fine with it.<br><br>He could hear two pairs of foosteps approaching, followed by the sound of Lei hissing.&nbsp; "Hey...relax.&nbsp; I'm not going to let anyone hurt you.&nbsp; Just let them do what they need to do, and we can finish up here."&nbsp; Judging by her reaction, she was not a big fan of the vet.&nbsp; He couldn't say he blamed her.&nbsp; He could only imagine what had gone on.&nbsp; After stretching his own injured let out for the lady to tend to his wounds, he looked up to speak to her.&nbsp; "If you've got the paper and a pen with you, I'd prefer to go ahead and sign.&nbsp; I'd like for us to be out of here shortly."&nbsp; His attention then turned to the vet to answer his question.&nbsp; "That one there attacked me, and Lei came to my defense.&nbsp; Her tail to pulled, and I'm not sure what happened to it, but I'd guess it was either scratched or bitten.&nbsp; She was shoved back and fell after that.&nbsp; I'm hoping she just twisted her ankle.&nbsp; I didn't hear a bone snap or anything.&nbsp; Would you mind taking a look to see what can be done for her?&nbsp; We'd both appreciate it."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>09-11-2014, 00:24:58</strong>
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				"Fighting with Bella <em>again</em>, I see." The vet said, shaking his head. Those two really hated each other. Why were they kept so close was beyond him. I he was the one deciding the way the pets were placed here, the two girls would have been on the opposite sides of the shelter. It wasn't his decision though, he was here only to make sure the animals were healthy. “What’s with you , Lei? You can do better than that usually.” He joked. During the month, he had to patch her up for minor bruises every so often, but after she arrived to the pound, he never saw her suffering from anything worse than a light scratch. Lei was quite skilled in defending herself, how come she had a twisted ankle now, and right as she was about to leave for a new home at that? Lei only rolled her eyes, and groaned at his words, not meaning anything bad, she just wanted to show him that she was upset and her leg hurt as he was examining it. “It’s nothing too bad, just a twisted ankle.” The vet said after a minute or so. “I don’t think it’s broken, but then I can’t say without an X-ray. She just needs some rest, don’t let her walk on that leg for about two weeks. Her tail is clearly bitten, but it will be completely fine in a few days. If she’s in pain, some regular painkillers should do. And if it gets really worse, you should bring her to a clinic, but I don’t think it will be necessary.” He instructed Adam as he was immobilising Lei’s leg. <br><br>Lei let out a big sight of relief when the vet finally left. She wasn't too happy about the ‘no waking for two weeks rule’, but she figured her ankle would surely stop hurting her before that, and then se would be running again. She hoped Adam won’t make her follow the vet;s directions to the letter, and even so, he won’t be with her all the time. Two weeks without moving seemed an awfully long time, she already spent too much time not doing anything in the shelter. Damn that Bella! Why did she have to attack her now? It was clear that Adam wouldn't be picking her, no matter what she did to catch his attention. <br><br>As the vet left, Lei’s attention shifted to Adam. He was still holding her tail. Surprisingly, it just found its way back to his hand when the vet was done examining it. She didn't mind, it was quite pleasant actually. When Bella grabbed it, it was clearly to hurt her, but Adam’s touch was gentle and soft. She liked his caress, her tail was a very sensitive area, just as her ears, especially that spots just behind them. Lei forced herself to look at his wound. She winced and hissed as she saw the blood. It was just like with needles, she hated the simple sight of it. The shelter girl wasn't a doctor, but she was rather skilled with what she did. It wasn't the first time a client got scratched here. Despite all the warnings, there could always be accidents.<br><br>“There, all done. I’m sorry again.” Said the girl, satisfied of her job. “And here are the papers. Just sign here, here, and here, and she’s all yours.” She added, pointing out the empty spaces where he should put his signature. Soon it was done, Lei officially belonged to him. “Alright, now she’s going to need a collar and a leash. You know she can’t be let out on the street unleashed.” She reminded him. Like all other pets, the half human hybrids had to be leashed in public, it was the law. “As I told you before, we have a small shop here at the back. There are no aggressive pets there, I promise.” She said, blushing, embarrassed for what happened on her shift. As for Lei, she was more than ready to leave, but she knew she had to be collared. She just hoped it would be something prettier than the old heavy thing she used to wear. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>09-11-2014, 01:06:28</strong>
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				"I doubt she would have done anything if it weren't for the fact that I got attacked.&nbsp; I think she likes me."&nbsp; After that, he paused for a moment, turning to look at Lei.&nbsp; "...don't you?"&nbsp; It was a genuine question.&nbsp; He certainly hoped she did like him.&nbsp; That would make things easier for both of them.&nbsp; But he thought he already knew the response.&nbsp; In an attempt to soothe her, he carefully reached up to rub behind Lei's ear.&nbsp; He hoped she didn't mind.&nbsp; The news from the vet relieved him.&nbsp; "I can't really afford X-rays right now.&nbsp; She's not covered under my insurance, so I'd have to pay out of pocket.&nbsp; I'll keep an eye on it, and make sure it doesn't get too bad.&nbsp; I should still have some painkillers left from when I had my accident, and I think there's a refill left.&nbsp; If she needs them, I'll see if I can get it filled."&nbsp; A frown crossed his lips&nbsp; at the mention of her not being able to walk for two weeks.&nbsp; He knew she wouldn't like that, especially after finally getting out of a cage.<br><br>Adam heard her sigh as the man left, and he continued to rub behind her ear.&nbsp; It wasn't at all likely that she would follow the vet's instruction, but he didn't blame her.&nbsp; A smile crossed his lips as he felt her tail moving to meet his hand.&nbsp; He guided it closer, eyes inspecting it as he affectionately stroked.&nbsp; It was obvious she didn't mind, or she likely would have pulled it away from him.&nbsp; When he heard her hissing as the doctor treated his wound, he started to get curious.&nbsp; "Are you worried about me, or do you just not like blood?"&nbsp; He winced a few times, and occasionally made a pained sound as he was cleaned and patched up.&nbsp; It wasn't a fantastic job, but it would have to do.<br><br>"It's my own fault.&nbsp; She probably wouldn't have attacked me if I hadn't let Lei out of the cage."&nbsp; When the paper was given to him, he laid it on the floor and took the woman's pen.&nbsp; His name was signed in all three of the required spots before he tossed the pen down and slid the paper back to her.&nbsp; "I know, I know.&nbsp; I'll make sure of it.&nbsp; I'd planned to take her to the shop before you got back, since you were taking so long.&nbsp; I know we're both anxious to leave."&nbsp; He laughed softly at the woman's last words.&nbsp; God, he hoped not.<br><br>"Are you ready?"&nbsp; He turned to look to Lei, rising up to his knees beside her.&nbsp; One arm carefully slid behind her knees, the other wrapping around her shoulders.&nbsp; As he rose to his feet, he picked her up from the floor to let her rest against his chest.&nbsp; He carried her back to the shop, where their first stop would be to look at the collars.&nbsp; As he promised, he was going to let her pick her own.&nbsp; Some of them looked really tacky, and some just plain ugly.&nbsp; But there were a few that were both beautiful and elegant, though of course they carried a heftier price.&nbsp; "Hmm...do you see anything you'd like?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>09-11-2014, 03:10:00</strong>
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				Lei couldn't help but snort at Adam’s question. Did she like him? Well, she didn't hate him like most other humans, it was already something! He was one of the only people she met (not that she met that much people, but still) who were truly kind to her. There was no doubt that for some reason he did like her. But what about herself? She was ready to fight just minutes ago, annoyed at Bella, annoyed partly because she attacked him, when he did nothing wrong to her. He tried to save her, and the fact that she got her ankle twisted in the process was nothing. As a result of those quick musings, she mewled in agreement. Yes, she guessed she liked him. She’d better, since she was now going to live with him. She already had one master he feared and hated. Now she wanted a master she could like and respect. She hoped&nbsp; he didn't have other pets though, but then she didn't sense any animal scent on him, so hopefully she’d be the only one in the household. She had to admit that he smelled quite good actually, unlike Mr. Cole. The latter often forgot to take a shower,and loved smoking smelly cigars, something that always made her cough. It was worse whenever he had guests, then they were all smoking cigars, and it was even worse. Hopefully Adam didn't smoke anything. <br><br>She frowned when Adam, her master, spoke about X-rays, insurances, money issues, painkillers and an accident. Did he had one recently? What happened? She hoped he didn't get injured too badly! She couldn't help it but mewl again, this time with concern, as she lifted her head to look in his face. She couldn't know all the details o course, but she roughly knew what an insurance was, and that many people didn't have one at all. Mr. Cole was complaining often enough about some whores he supposedly owned, getting sick or injured, and that he wasn't going to pay for an insurance for them. From what she understood, they couldn't go see a doctor because it was too expensive. She never knew what happened with those girls though. Since she wasn't insured either, she dearly hoped her leg would soon heal, so that master Adam doesn't have to ruin himself with paying for her X-rays.<br><br>Lei absolutely loved it when he began rubbing behind her ears. Oh yessss… So good… She never wanted him to stop, it was pure ecstasy! She even though she was going to purr if he continues, and this was something she didn't do for a very log time. For now, she just closed her eyes, unable to keep them open, and let out a content sigh. She almost lost her composure when he began stroking her tail, that felt really good too. Maybe this was why all the other girls presented themselves to all the people who came by? Maybe they hoped to be petted like Adam was petting her now? But then, Lei wasn't sure if she would appreciate being touched in such a way, or in every other way for that matter, by some stranger. Adam was her master, so it was alright for him to do so, but some random passerby? No, she was sure she would feel dirty if she got touched by dozens of people, no matter how good it could make her feel. Adam even managed to make her forget to be afraid of him for now, and all she wanted to do was cuddle with him, and continue being petted.<br><br>Suddenly the wonderful feeling stopped though, and she emitted a frustrated groan. But she found herself cradled in his arms instead, being carried over to the back shop. Apparently, Adam was planning to respect the vet’s orders. She wrapped her arms around his neck, for stabilisation on the one hand, but also because she just started to enjoy being close to him. <br><br>She looked over the collars as he asked her to. Some of them were awful, some too big, fitted for burly dogs, others too small even for her, but some were rather pretty. Her gaze stopped at a nice, thin dark red leather collar, obviously of a high quality. She wasn't paying attention to the prices. She’s been asked what she liked, and this was it, so she showed it to him lightly stroking it with her hand and mewing. She wondered how she would look in it. She didn't wear anything around her neck for a month, she only hoped it wouldn't be a heavy as her previous collar. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>09-11-2014, 05:10:07</strong>
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				The little sound she made confused him, at first.&nbsp; But it didn't sound like a positive response.&nbsp; He could understand, seeing as how they'd just met a short time ago.&nbsp; But the way she had acted towards him had led him to believe that she was beginning to grow fond of him.&nbsp; She had let him touch her on several different occasions without pulling away, or even seeming like she was against it.&nbsp; She had even reached out to touch him.&nbsp; Since he had gotten hurt, she had showed interest, concern, and even worry.&nbsp; Now here she was, so close to him, and not even making a move to scoot away.&nbsp; When she finally repled to him, he smiled and offered her a warm smile.&nbsp; "I like you too, Lei."&nbsp; Adam didn't smoke, and he didn't drink all that often, unless you count a beer or two from time to time to help him relax.<br><br>His brow furrowed when he saw her frown.&nbsp; Maybe that meant she understood what he was talking about.&nbsp; The little sound of concerned caused him to smile softly, as he recognized her tone.&nbsp; "Don't worry.&nbsp; I...we'll be fine."&nbsp; He corrected himself, hoping that his words would give her hope, and make her feel like she was now a part of his family.&nbsp; He knew that while she may have needed those X-rays, paying for medical treatment would have broken his finances to the point where he wouldn't have been able to afford to keep her.&nbsp; Money was a problem, and while he did believe he had enough to be able to care for her, but things would be kind of tight for a while.&nbsp; He hoped that she wouldn't mind too much.&nbsp; With the slight raise he was expecting soon, it should get just a small bit easier soon.<br><br>It wasn't hard to sense that she loved being rubbed behind the ear, just as most cats did.&nbsp; He was happy to continue.&nbsp; Making her feel good was something that he hoped would cause her to like him even more.&nbsp; A grin spread across his lips as he watched her eyes close.&nbsp; The touching of her tail was done slowly, his fingers curled inward to stroke up and down just the first couple of inches.&nbsp; This kind of touch very well could have been what some of the others had been hoping for, though based on the way they presented themselves to him, there were at least a few that were looking for a different type of touch.&nbsp; As much as he would have loved to cuddle with Lei here and now, this probably wasn't the best place.&nbsp; But once he got her to her new home and convinced her to get some rest, it was a strong possibility.<br><br>When the petting stopped, he could hear her groan out in frustration.&nbsp; As he picked her up and took her into his arms, he couldn't help but chuckle.&nbsp; "Don't worry.&nbsp; I promise I'll give you some more when we get home."&nbsp; He smiled to her, liking the way that her arms wrapped around his neck.&nbsp; The feeling of being so close to her was nice, and he really looked forward to more of it.&nbsp; He was very glad he chose to come here, and even happier that he had found her. <br><br>When they started to look over the collars together, several caught his attention almost immediately.&nbsp; Most were obviously too large, or just plain trashy.&nbsp; Much like Lei, he wasn't paying attention to the prices either.&nbsp; He could handle a little extra expense, if it ended up making her happy.&nbsp; A smile crossed his lips as she began to mew, drawing his attention to the collar she had chosen.&nbsp; Slowly he lowered her to the ground, facing away from him.&nbsp; "Be careful, and don't put any weight on your ankle.&nbsp; Just lean back against me."&nbsp; Adam reached out to pick up the collar, finding the inside to be lined with a soft, plush material to keep it from irritating her neck.&nbsp; It felt pretty light, so it shouldn't put too much strain on her.&nbsp; After gathering her hair and moving it to drape over her shoulder, he took one end of the leather collar in each hand as he brought it up to her neck.&nbsp; The ends were brought together, the clasp sliding into place with a quiet click.&nbsp; It looked like it had a locking mechanism to keep the pet from removing it.&nbsp; That would come in handy.&nbsp; A hand slowly moved towards her neck, sliding two fingers between her throat and the leather collar to check and make sure it wasn't too tight.&nbsp; His warm breath tickled the tip of her ear as he spoke to her.&nbsp; "Do you like it?&nbsp; How does it feel?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>09-11-2014, 17:52:56</strong>
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				Without knowing it, Lei chose the most expensive collar in the entire shop. She liked it though. The leather would make it less likely to be ripped or otherwise broken than if it was made of an other material, and the dark red colour would look nice with her long raven hair. There were several collars that were a bright pink, yellow or green. Lei found them ugly, but thought that it was something Bella just might wear, if somebody decided to keep her one day. For some reason, they seemed to match with the blonde’s slutty personality. She wondered if it would make her happy, to be seen as no more than an eye candy, a toy always ready to be used by her master, or anyone he might want to lend her to. She offered her body in such a way to virtually everybody as if she craved for sex. Didn't she know how much it hurt to be used by a human? That Adam’s touch was so gentle was a miracle in itself. From her experience, humans used to be rough, as if they had no control over they force, that was part of the reason why she used to be so afraid to be touched. <br><br>She patiently stood on one feet, leaning against him as he was securing the collar around her neck. For sure, it was something she will have to get used to. At first, it felt rather strange, and he was afraid that it will be too tight. Fortunately, he checked with his fingers if there was enough space for her to breathe, so now she knew she won’t accidentally suffocate. The only thing that disturbed her, was the little clicking sound. It was behind her head, so she couldn't tell, but she suspected it was some sort of mechanism to prevent her from removing the collar. She wasn't sure if she liked that. Not that she was she was planning to run away, and to remove it, but she thought that she would prefer having this possibility. If she didn't manage to rip her old collar off her neck, the people who found her would simply read Mr. Cole’s address on the tag, and take her back to him. She didn't know whether she would have survived his wrath. He was cruel enough when he wasn't mad at her, who knows what he might do to her to punish her for running away?<br><br>Lei grabbed her collar after Adam clasped it, and made it comfortable on her neck. Then she nodded with her head and mewled, wanting to say that it was fine. There was no mirror though, so she didn't know how did it look on her. Now she thought of it, she didn't see herself in a mirror for quite a long time now, the last time being several months ago at her previous master’s home, and she wasn't in her best form already. She could only suspect that she must be quite skinny now. She was eating properly for only a month, but the long hoodie she was wearing seemed to be even bigger on her than before. She already had it before arriving to Mr. Cole. It was dark red, just as her new collar,&nbsp; and there was ‘Harvard University’ written on it. She got it at the farm where she was born, just before being sold. The owner’s son came to see the pets once, and for some reason gave it to her. He said that he got it at school, where he was studying to be a lawyer. At the shelter, they washed it for her, so now it looked decent enough again. <br><br>Once the collar was placed, they also chose a tag that has been engraved with Lei’s name and Adam’s directions, and several others accessories like a hairbrush. Lei had beautiful long hair. Right now they were braided, but it usually was quite a handful to maintain. When everything has been paid for, they were ready to leave, and go home. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>09-11-2014, 19:18:41</strong>
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				When Adam had seen the price tag, he winced slightly.&nbsp; It certainly wasn't cheap.&nbsp; But he was willing to incur the extra expense, not only because he had promised to let her pick, but because he wanted her to be happy.&nbsp; He would do his best to spoil her whenever he was able.&nbsp; Very little attention had been paid to the other collars.&nbsp; Mostly just a quick glance before moving on.&nbsp; The one she had chosen had been one of his favorites, along with a black one that was similar.&nbsp; She looked very nice in this one, though.&nbsp; Lei would find that he wasn't entirely what she had assumed he might be.&nbsp; Most of his touches would likely be gentle, unless she was to be disciplined.&nbsp; He would most likely be kind to her for much of the time.&nbsp; After all, he didn't want to risk her running away.<br><br>The little clicking sound she had heard was simply the collar fastening.&nbsp; At the moment, he didn't have the key to lock it, but he assumed he would get it after paying.&nbsp; Rest assured, he would make use of it.&nbsp; A pet without a collar would be even more vulnerable, at risk of being taken by anyone that thought they could use her.&nbsp; Though he knew she wouldn't like it, he might have her chipped at some point in time, when he could afford it.&nbsp; If she were to escape, or get taken, it would help to find her and bring her back to him.<br><br>A little smile formed across his lips as she mewed her response.&nbsp; His fingertips trailed along the material, and he leaned in to brush his nose along her ear.&nbsp; "It looks wonderful on you, Lei."&nbsp; Indeed, the girl was quite skinny.&nbsp; It would likely take a bit of time to get her healthy again, but he would see to it that she got better.&nbsp; He wasn't a spectacular cook, but he could manage.&nbsp; Though it would help if he knew what she liked to eat.&nbsp; Maybe he would take her shopping for groceries with him, and let her point out what she wanted.&nbsp; He had noticed her hooded sweatshirt, and wondered where it came from.&nbsp; Harvard was a very prestigious and expensive university.&nbsp; He didn't know if it came from someone that had actually attended, or if it was simply bought from some store somewhere, but it really didn't matter.&nbsp; It looked nice enough, and wasn't too dirty, so he'd let her keep it.&nbsp; Although, he would likely have to take her clothes shopping at some point, too.<br><br>Adam gestured for the cashier to come over and told her what he wanted on the name tag.&nbsp; He also requested a second tag, with his name, phone number, and address, just in case.&nbsp; He selected a leash for her, one that matched the collar she had picked.&nbsp; Once everything had been taken care of, he paid for their items, and was given the key to the new collar.&nbsp; For now, he left the leash off, knowing that she wouldn't be walking on her own.&nbsp; Again the girl found herself in her new Master's arms, carrying her outside into the cold.&nbsp; Once they got to his car, an old, dented, poorly-running piece of junk, he slowly slid her into the passenger's seat and fastened her seatbelt before moving to start the car.&nbsp; Thankfully it didn't take more than a few tries, and they they were off.&nbsp; The ride was a short one, lasting just under ten minutes.&nbsp; Once he had pulled in and parked, he smiled and turned to look to Lei.&nbsp; "Are you ready to see your new home?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>09-11-2014, 23:24:46</strong>
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				Adam tickled her brushing her ear with his nose, and Lei couldn't help but giggle at that. Quickly, she turned her head, and lightly licked his cheek, giving him the taste of his own medicine. Seconds later, she was blushing, embarrassed at what she just did. It was an impulse. She didn't remember when was she playful with anybody for the last time, and certainly she never licked anybody before. What was it that Adam had in him, that made her want to play with him, and to be close to him? She has been here for a month, and she never let any shelter employee touch her when it wasn't absolutely necessary. One of them tried to give her a bath when she arrived. The poor girl ended up all wet, and Lei finished her bath by herself. Fortunately, she wasn't one of those nekos who hated water. Actually, most of them were afraid of it, and absolutely dreaded bath time. On the contrary, Lei was looking forward to it, and could spend hours in a bathtub if the water was still warm enough. <br><br>She pouted slightly when Adam used the key to lock her collar. It was done now. There was no way she could take it off, unless she cut it out with scissors or with a knife. Besides, if she was going to take if off one day, it would only be while running away, and she wouldn't have anything like a knife within easy reach then. Hopefully she would never have to escape though. She really wished that there would not be any reasons for her to do that again. And frankly, if Adam planned to keep doing things like petting the little spots that felt so good, or gently brushing her ears, or even telling her compliments, then this would be one good reason to stay with him. If she was lucky, he would give her many other reasons to make her want staying later on. <br><br>She was glad that Adam didn't clip the leash to her collar when they got out. There was no need for that, since he wasn't letting her walk because of her injured ankle. But even if she did walk now, she would be limping, and she would never be able to run, so there was no possibility she could escape. She knew the leash would be mandatory afterwards, whenever she will be out with him, but nobody said she had to like it. To be honest, being leashed was also an extra security for her. Everybody would know who she belonged to, and nobody would take her for a stray. Still, she much preferred the relative freedom, without the leash. <br><br>She snuggled closer to Adam when they left the shelter. She hadn't been outside this day yet, and didn't know it was so cold. She had only her hoodie to cover her, her long legs for instance, were bare. it was a good thing that she didn't have to put her feet on the cold ground. Fortunately, Adam’s car was parked nearby. She couldn't say it was impressive. In comparison to Mr. Cole’s limo it made a very poor impression. She rode with her old master only a few times, when he still seemed to like her, and she always liked his luxurious car with its big plushy seats, big enough for her to completely lay down on them. She remembered that there was also a mini bar and a small tv. Adam’s car was completely different though. She could have fastened her own seat belt, but let her master do it for her. Nekos weren’t probably supposed to knew how to do that anyways. <br><br>Wen the engine didn't want to start after several first tries, she began to be anxious. Was this car safe? It wouldn't be suddenly exploding, would it? She voiced her anxiety with several mewls, and let out a louder one when the car finally started. The ride home wasn't long, but she spent it holding the grab handle above her window tightly. Lei was honestly happy when they arrived, and he parked the car. She mewed and nodded with her head to answer his question, then without waiting for him, she unfastened her belt, and opened the door. As she was about to get out of the car, she remembered her ankle, and patiently waited for him to pick her up. <br><br>So this was to be her new home… It wasn't a manor house like the one Mr. Cole had, but it looked nice. Besides, she mostly stayed in one room of that big manor, maybe here she’d be able to freely visit all the rooms? She wondered how it was inside. Where would she sleep? Would she have her own pet bed? She would like that, she hoped it will be soft, and there would be a nice blanket to cover her at night. And maybe there will be a nice armchair, or sofa where she could nap when she wanted to? She couldn't wait to see it all for herself!
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>10-11-2014, 00:25:12</strong>
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				The sound of his pet's giggle caused his smile to grow, but he froze as she licked his cheek.&nbsp; That...was something he hadn't been expecting.&nbsp; Not that he minded, of course.&nbsp; It was great to see that she was so affectionate and playful with him.&nbsp; This boded well for their future together.&nbsp; An arm wrapped gently around her waist to hug her close as he leaned in to nuzzle into the back of her head for a moment.&nbsp; There were still several things he was unsure of, with her.&nbsp; How she would behave in public, how she would react when it was time to take a bath.&nbsp; What would she be like if she ever met his parents or his friends?&nbsp; Not that he had many of those to speak of.&nbsp; Most of them were people he worked with.&nbsp; On that note, how badly would she react when he had to leave her for several hours each day to go to work?&nbsp; What would he do with her?&nbsp; What would she do?&nbsp; Perhaps these were things he'd have to figure out sooner, rather than later.<br><br>He wouldn't have blamed her for being upset when she heard the key slide into the lock.&nbsp; But part of him wished that she would be happy.&nbsp; He cared enough to make sure it was obvious that she wasn't a stray, or meant for some random person to just run up and steal away.&nbsp; She deserved that protection, and this symbol of ownership was the first step in offering her that.&nbsp; Though it wasn't just for her protection, but for his, as well.&nbsp; That lock meant that nobody could just come up and unclasp the collar to make it look like she was a stray.&nbsp; It would have to be cut off.&nbsp; There was no doubt in Adam's mind that if someone came after her with a knife, she would defend herself.&nbsp; He wanted to give her every reason in the world to willingly stay as part of his family.<br><br>Leashes were a necessary evil, and another layer of protection.&nbsp; It was true that it was against the law for her to roam free.&nbsp; Not only would the leash make it more difficult for people to come up and grab her, and give him a way to keep her close, but it would ensure that neither of them got into trouble.&nbsp; He sure as hell couldn't afford a fine for not using it.&nbsp; Besides, she sure hadn't seemed to mind being so close to him so far.&nbsp; Out in public, she might even want to stay at his side.&nbsp; Or at least, he hoped so.&nbsp; He had never had someone like her.&nbsp; She was much different than a normal animal, that's for sure.<br><br>The temperature seemed to have dropped a few degrees since he had gone inside, and once he walked out the door with her, he wished he had taken the time to zip up his own hoodie.&nbsp; He shivered against her as they walked to the car, teeth chattering quietly.&nbsp; He knew that the car wasn't fancy, or even that good.&nbsp; But he hoped it didn't make her think badly of him.&nbsp; It couldn't be helped.&nbsp; At least it would last him until he could afford something a bit better, and more reliable.&nbsp; When she began to mewl at him as starting the engine was proving to be difficult, he actually sort of felt embarrassed.&nbsp; "It'll be fine, I promise.&nbsp; We'll get there safely."&nbsp; So far, the car had never broken down on him while he was driving somewhere.&nbsp; He only hoped that this time wouldn't be any different.&nbsp; When he shifted the car into gear, his right hand extended towards her once he saw how she was gripping the 'Oh shit!' handle.&nbsp; Maybe holding his hand would make her feel a bit better.<br><br>The ride was pretty uneventful.&nbsp; There were no problems, aside from getting caught at a few red lights.&nbsp; Adam smiled in response to her confirmation.&nbsp; He turned the car off and got out to make his way towards her, seeing that she looked like she was about to get out.&nbsp; Thankfully, he didn't really give her a chance, even if she wanted to.&nbsp; Holding the apartment keys in his right hand, he carefull scooped her up and shut the door.&nbsp; After a slow, careful trip up the stairs, they made their way to the door.&nbsp; As the key slid into the lock and turned, he looked down to speak to her.&nbsp; "It's nothing fancy, but it's big enough for us.&nbsp; Everything works, as far as I know.&nbsp; It's not that special, but it's ours."&nbsp; Adam turned the knob and nudged the door open with his foot to carry her into her new home.<br><br>Once inside, Lei would see a decently sized kitchen off to the right, with a small, square table in again the wall in front of a window, which was right next to the door.&nbsp; To the left was the living room.&nbsp; A large, comfortable looking red couch rested against the wall, a few feet away from a sliding door that led out onto a balcony.&nbsp; On the other side of the couch was a red recliner.&nbsp; Between the couch and the opposite wall was a large glass coffee table, and mounted to the wall on the other side was a 42-inch flatscreen television.&nbsp; A small hallway led to a bathroom, and a set of stairs led to the second floor.&nbsp; That would be their next stop.<br><br>Once they reached the top of the stairs, there were two doors.&nbsp; The one to the right led into an empty room, unfurnished due to the fact that he had never had any reason to use it.&nbsp; The one on the left was his bedroom, which he began to carry her into.&nbsp; A king-sized bed rested against the far wall, pushed up into the right corner.&nbsp; It was covered in a set of plain white sheets, with a large comforter folded at the foot, and&nbsp; four large, fluffy pillows resting against the headboard.&nbsp; In the opposite corner was a television much like the one downstairs.&nbsp; Further along the wall was a computer desk, with two monitors resting atop it.&nbsp; Neither them, nor the computer beneath the desk appeared to be on.&nbsp; Even further on that wall was a door leading to a fairly nice sized walk-in closet, and beyond that, a bathroom.&nbsp; So far, Lei wouldn't have seen anywhere for her to sleep upstairs, aside from his bed.&nbsp; Truthfully, he hadn't known whether or not he would even be returning home with a pet today.&nbsp; Still, he should have thought things through a little better.&nbsp; But with it being the weekend, the two of them could go out together the next day to pick out a few things for her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>10-11-2014, 15:21:49</strong>
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				Holding Adam’s hand during the ride home did help a easing her anxiety for a while. But Lei soon figured that he was now driving this not so reliable car of his with only one hand. If it wasn't safe in the first place, what was she supposed to think now? She appreciated the gesture, he only wanted to make her feel better, but was it really a good idea? She wasn't too sure, but she thought she would have preferred it if he had both of his hands on the steering wheel. <br><br>Fortunately, soon enough the ride was over, and he was carrying her home. The way he was holding her, it looked like she was a bride. She blushed, it was silly of her to think so. She was his pet, and nothing else. It was good that there wasn't any neighbours to see the scene, either they were away, or safely locked in their homes. That was fine with her, she didn't really want to meet other humans just yet. Her master had been kind so far, but what of other people? What if they would want to spontaneously pet her for instance? Humans often did that, even to unknown pets, she was sure of it. And what if they would be mean to her? Lei didn't know how she would react to that, and she didn't want to put her master in trouble because of her survival reflexes. She supposed Adam would defend her whenever he could, but there would be moments when he won’t be around. <br><br>She curiously looked around once they were inside, trying to locate all the strategic places. She saw the kitchen and the living room; in the latter she spotted a comfortable looking recliner. She hoped Adam wouldn't have anything against it if she took her naps on it. She didn't exactly see where everything was in the kitchen, but there would always be time to explore everything later. The closed door at the end of the hallway probably led to the bathroom. The sleeping room must be upstairs then.<br><br>Her supposition proved to be right once Adam brought her to the upper floor. One door was closed, she wondered what was behind, and if she was allowed to discover it. Behind the other door was Adam’s bedroom. Lei immediately liked his bed, but she didn't see any place for her to sleep. Was she supposed to sleep with him, on his bed? Finding him kind, and beginning to like him was one thing, but spending her nights under one cover with him was another. She didn't know him well enough yet to be comfortable with such an arrangement. But then, if he decided so, it wasn't her place to openly protest. All she could do, was to either fall asleep somewhere else, either leave the bed at night. Lei had nightmares most of the nights, what if she wakes him up with her moaning and wriggling?<br><br>As she thought about that, she began to feel uneasy in his embrace, and now she would prefer it if he let go of her. She mewled, and wriggled, trying to free herself. On the other hand though, maybe it wasn't such a good idea. If he released her now, she would be trapped upstair. She was starting to feel hungry, and the kitchen was on the ground floor. The last time she ate, was in the morning, when they fed her in the shelter. She didn't know if Adam had something she liked, but at this point she was ready to eat practically anything. How to communicate him her hunger though?
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>10-11-2014, 16:32:16</strong>
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				Adam hadn't even stopped to think that driving with only one hand would cause her to get upset.&nbsp; It was something he often did, especially when the streets were fairly empty as they were today.&nbsp; There weren't too many people around, and there weren't even a lot of turns on the way to get back to his apartment from here.&nbsp; If he had some way of knowing how it made her feel, things may have been different.&nbsp; But he had been told that creatures such as herself weren't able to speak.&nbsp; Were the girl to have any objections to this, or any of his other behaviors, she'd likely have to find some way to point that out on her own.<br><br>He could see her blush as he carried her up the stairs, and he couldn't help but chuckle.&nbsp; In a way, it made her look that much cuter.&nbsp; "What's the matter, Lei?&nbsp; Does it bother you to be so close to me?"&nbsp; He frowned softly, looking down to her as he worked to open the door.&nbsp; The neighbors likely wouldn't be much of an issue.&nbsp; In his time living here, he had only met three or four of them.&nbsp; The only time he really saw many people outside was when he was on his way to work.&nbsp; Most people generally kept to themselves.&nbsp; But, there was still a chance that someone would see her and want to come up and pet her.&nbsp; As long as he was there, he would do his best to keep that from happening.&nbsp; Unless they asked first, in which case he may say it was okay.&nbsp; He didn't know how she felt on the matter, so he didn't have a lot of reason to suspect she would be against it, especially after seeing how eager she was to accept his attention.<br><br>Exploration would definitely be an option for her later, when he wasn't around.&nbsp; But for now, all he was giving her was a quick tour of the place.&nbsp; With her ankle in the shape it was in, he wanted her to rest while he took care of a few things.&nbsp; If she chose to take a nap in his chair, or anywhere else, he wouldn't have a problem with it.&nbsp; As he had told her, this was her home now, too.&nbsp; Provided she didn't break or damage anything, she would have almost full reign of the apartment.&nbsp; While he was there, at least.&nbsp; He still hadn't decided what he was going to do with her while he was away.<br><br>It was true that for now, there weren't a lot of places he would want her to sleep at night.&nbsp; Downstairs on the couch or chair likely wouldn't be much of an option.&nbsp; The risk of her running away was too high.&nbsp; Until he got her a bed of her own, the chances were good that she would be sharing a bed with him.&nbsp; It was comfortable, and more than big enough for the two of them to share.&nbsp; Tomorrow would be the day to get her the things she needed.&nbsp; He was generally a light sleeper, but he didn't think he would mind if she were the one to wake him.&nbsp; Especially if there was a problem, or she needed something.<br><br>"I hope you like it.&nbsp; Like I said, there's plenty of room for the both of us.&nbsp; Tomorrow I'll take you out to pick up some things.&nbsp; I admit, I didn't plan this very well.&nbsp; Honestly I hadn't expected to see someone that instantly caught my eye like you did."&nbsp; He smiled down to her, but furrowed his brow as she began to complain and wriggle in his arms.&nbsp; "Okay, okay.&nbsp; Hold on just a minute."&nbsp; He tried to hold onto her long enough to make it over to the bed, so that he could lie her down on it to rest.&nbsp; Food had been his next plan, followed by something he didn't know whether she'd be for or against.&nbsp; Bath time.&nbsp; "Are you hungry?&nbsp; I haven't eaten anything yet, so I was about to make something to eat.&nbsp; I don't really know what you like, though.&nbsp; The next time I grocery shopping, I'll take you with me so you can point out a few things.&nbsp; Have you ever had a steak?&nbsp; I bought two, thinking a friend was going to be coming this weekend, but she made other plans.&nbsp; Would you like for me to make you the other one?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>10-11-2014, 22:51:29</strong>
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				The apartment was much to Lei’s likening. It was neither too small, neither too big, but just enough for the two of them. She much preferred it to the manor house she used to live, Adam’s home was less grand, less pompous, and seemed overall more agreeable to live in. And most important, she didn't see anything like a whip, or other torture instrument laying around. Her former master always kept at least a crop in each room, probably to remind his pets who was master there, and if he felt like disciplining them, he could do it easily. Granted, there were rooms in her new home she didn't yet see because their doors were closed, but she seriously doubted Adam was hiding torture instruments inside. <br><br>Actually, it looked like Adam wasn't prepared to welcome her, or anyone else for that matter, in his home. There weren’t any arrangements to receive her, but she was glad that he planned to remedy this the next day. She was looking forward for the shopping trip, even though it probably meant she was going to have to be leashed. Maybe tomorrow her ankle won’t be hurting her anymore, not too much at least, and she will be able to walk? Adam couldn't be carrying her around all the time. She had two legs, they have been created so she could walk after all. At least her master could be sure she won’t escape in the following night. Her ankle injury was still too fresh, she wouldn't get anywhere far like this. <br><br>She mewed a ‘thank you’ as he set her on the bed. Apparently he took the hint, and understood that she needed some space. His bed was real nice. Lei couldn't help but lay down and stretch on it as soon as he set her down. With all what happened so far today, she was quite a bit tired, and wouldn't mind to rest. She wasn't sleepy though. Actually, what she wanted to do the most now, was to take a book, and spend the evening o this bed, quietly reading. But she knew it was impossible. She was a neko, she wasn't supposed to know how to speak, let alone how to read and write. She saw a few books in Adam’s living room, maybe he had more somewhere?&nbsp; She thought she definitely has to check his collection when he lives her alone for a few hours. He would never know if she replaced what she saw exactly where she took it from. Yes, that was something she simply must do!<br><br>She smiled and nodded when Adam suggested eating now. It was as if he was reading her mind, how did he know that she was hungry? She didn't exactly knew what she liked however. For all her life, she ate pretty much the same, whatever she’s beed fed, whenever she was told to eat. And while her half human body let her eat pretty much the same as the humans did, people usually fed their pets something similar to what their animal cousins would eat. Thus, Lei was used to eating meat or fish based&nbsp; food, but she never had an actual steak. She curiously looked at him when he suggested it. She saw her former master eating steaks lots of times, and remembered that it always smelled very appealing. She was never allowed to taste such fancy food herself though, so now she mewled with enthusiasm, and her eyes positively glowed with excitement. <br><br>She thought about what she just said, that Adam invited a ‘she’ to eat with him, but have been turned down. One the one hand, she felt sad for him that the mysterious girl didn't want spend time with him, but on the other hand she was glad for it. Adam might never come to the shelter in the first place if he had a date. She was very grateful that this girl didn't come. Thanks to her, she now has a new home. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>10-11-2014, 23:44:39</strong>
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				Truly, Adam would have been lost in a much larger place.&nbsp; As it was, he had more space than he needed, and that was only because he couldn't find anything smaller in the area.&nbsp; A few rooms was good enough for him.&nbsp; He rarely had company over, so it was just him there on his own.&nbsp; Or at least it had been, until she arrived.&nbsp; Already he was feeling a little less lonely, and could only hope that she would find living with him as enjoyable as it would be for him.&nbsp; He was sure there would be some ups and downs, but weren't there always when you entered a new living arrangement?<br><br>While it was true that he didn't have anything specifically created to discipline someone, there was nothing stopping him from using something else, if she made it necessary.&nbsp; A hand, a belt, or any number of things could be just as effective.&nbsp; But sometimes, all it took was a few simple words to show disappointment, disapproval, or sadness.&nbsp; So far, she hadn't done a thing to upset him, but he was certain the time would come eventually.<br><br>How they would handle tomorrow was yet to be seen.&nbsp; Obviously, carrying her around all day would get rather difficult.&nbsp; While he did plan to follow the doctor's suggestions to some extent, he knew it would be impossible to keep her in bed and off her feet for an entire week.&nbsp; Cats were very curious creatures, and even if he told her to stay put, he doubted that was even physically possible for her.&nbsp; If it seemed like she could manage to walk on her own, he would let her give it a try.&nbsp; But he would be right there beside her to offer support if needed.&nbsp; <br><br>That hint wouldn't have been easy to miss.&nbsp; The only reason he could think of for her wriggling was that she wanted to be free.&nbsp; While it upset him to some small degree, he couldn't very well force her to stay in his arms.&nbsp; A smile crossed his lips after the sound she emitted, and he nodded to her slowly.&nbsp; There was a small bookshelf down in the living room, with a few random books he had picked up or had been given.&nbsp; Some were from his childhood and young adult years.&nbsp; There were several paperbacks with various science fiction or fantasy stories, among a scattering of other genres.&nbsp; There was sure to be something she would enjoy.<br><br>His question about food hadn't been so much mind-reading as courtesy.&nbsp; He was hungry, and thought it would be rude to just eat in front of her without offering something.&nbsp; It may have been cheaper in the long run to feed her something that a normal pet might eat, but for some reason that just didn't seem right to him.&nbsp; She was part human, after all.&nbsp; Didn't she deserve to be treated with some dignity, even if she was meant to be a pet?&nbsp; All his life, he had laughed at and made fun of people that spoiled their pets and treated them like humans.&nbsp; Feeding them human food, dressing them up in ridiculously tacky outfits, and things of that nature.&nbsp; Yet here he was, planning to do the same.&nbsp; He was beginning to understand now.<br><br>As she mewled out to him, he smiled warmly and gazed down into her beautiful mismatched eyes.&nbsp; A hand slowly extended to rub behind her ear as he began to speak to her.&nbsp; "I'm going to go downstairs and cook for us now.&nbsp; While I'm gone, I want you to stay up here and get some rest, okay?&nbsp; You should keep your weight off of that ankle for as long as you can.&nbsp; It probably isn't something that you're too thrilled about, and I can understand that, but we want you to heal quickly, don't we?&nbsp; The sooner you get better, the sooner I'll be able to take you out more often.&nbsp; It shouldn't take much to prepare, so I won't be gone too long.&nbsp; If you need something, just call out to me and I'll come back up."&nbsp; Sadly, the ear rubbing had to stop, and soon he made his way out into the hall to descend the stairs.<br><br>The woman he had invited over was an old friend from high school.&nbsp; One he had a crush on back then, and to some extent, even now.&nbsp; He had been hoping to catch up with her, and find out how her life was going, but something came up and prevented her from being able to come over.&nbsp; At least he hoped that's what it was, and that it wasn't just some attempt to brush him off.&nbsp; But in some small way, he was glad she hadn't come, too.&nbsp; Everything happens for a reason, so they say.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>11-11-2014, 16:38:39</strong>
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				Lei sighed, and rolled her eyes when Adam told her to rest and not walk on her ankle. What did he think she was, a masochist? Why would she do something that might hurt her? If she walked, and her foot pained her, she would stop putting weight on it and sit or lay down, it was as simple as that. She suspected that Adam was just worried about her, possibly even blaming himself for her injury, since it was him who pushed her, while saving her from Bella’s claws. If Lei was blaming anyone, it was the blonde neko, but mostly she blamed her own clumsiness. She wasn't used to have anybody worrying, and caring for her. This was something she was going to have to learn. She was going to have to understand that she wasn't alone anymore, and she could count on her master from now on. <br><br>As much as she loved having her ears scratched, and didn't want Adam to stop, she was also becoming more and more hungry. The prospect of finally being able to taste something she was only allowed to watch from afar until now, only served to sharpen her appetite. Reluctantly she shook her head, freeing it from under his hand, and gently pushed Adam towards the door. She felt that if she wasn't going to help him, he wold never leave her to go to the kitchen. She mewled, wanting him to understand that she was going to do what he told her to, and that she was going to be fine. She could always make a loud sound if she wanted him to come, but thought that it won’t be necessary. After all, it was just his room, and there was nothing dangerous here. <br><br>Lei actually wanted him to go. She wanted to be alone for a while, and that way she could more freely explore his room. She didn't know if he would mind that or not, but he never told her not to do that in the first place. She figured that she was going to sleep here that night, so she might as well get familiar with her new place. <br><br>She stayed on the bed for only about a minute after Adam left. After that, she got bored at just laying down without doing anything, thinking that she would just fall asleep if she continues. She sat down on the edge the bed, and carefully stood up. She mostly put weight on her right ankle, so she was alright so far. She took several tentative steps, but had to sat down on the chair once she arrived to the computer desk. He ankle was hurting her, and she couldn't be more upset about that. But Lei didn't want to spent her time sitting on that chair either.There were still a few places to explore. When she rested a bit, she jumped on one leg to one of the closed doors, and discovered that there was a closet behind it. It wasn't too interesting for her, so she closed the door again, and moved to the other. There was something better, she discovered a bathroom this time! Suddenly, she felt a strong need to take a bath. The was a showering cabin in the corner, but it was the large tub that looked very appealing. She wasn't supposed to even <em>know how</em> to draw herself a bath though, so all she did was go to the sink, and was her face with fresh water. She didn't even suspect how good it would feel, she really needed that. <br><br>Since there wasn't really anything else to see in Adam’s bedroom, she decided to go join him downstairs. She jumped to the stairs, but figured she couldn't be jumping down, or she might trip, and hurt herself even worse. Fortunately, there was a handrail, that she could use as a cane. It took her quite a lot of time, but in the end she got down without damaging herself more than she already was. Once downstairs, she jumped to the kitchen, where Adam was busy cooking their dinner. She made a satisfying mewl as she arrived there, and moved to sit on one of the chairs at the table. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>11-11-2014, 17:46:19</strong>
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				A frown formed across his lips as she rolled her eyes at him.&nbsp; In that moment, she almost reminded him of a child.&nbsp; Didn't she understand that he was just worried about her?&nbsp; In some way, he did feel that it was his fault she was in this shape right now.&nbsp; Getting clawed might have been less painful, and required less healing than twisting her ankle.&nbsp; This certainly wasn't the only thing he was going to worry about, where she was concerned.&nbsp; There was the matter of leaving her alone during the day, for one.&nbsp; Needless to say, there was a whole lot of trouble she would be able to cause within the span of a few hours.<br><br>His hand slowly pulled away when she shook her head, deciding that it would be best not to push her into accepting more of his touch.&nbsp; Was something wrong with her?&nbsp; Was there some change in the way she thought of him?&nbsp; Hopefully it was just that she was restless and hungry.&nbsp; But after thinking about it for a moment, he really couldn't blame her.&nbsp; She wouldn't have had a moment's peace and time to herself the entire time she was at that shelter.&nbsp; The time that she had been found wandering around was likely the first taste of solitude she had ever really had.&nbsp; When she pushed him away, he just chuckled and slowly made his way toward the door.&nbsp; "Alright, alright.&nbsp; I'm going."&nbsp; <br><br>He made his way downstairs to the kitchen, pulling the steaks out of the freezer.&nbsp; After turning on one of the large eyes on the stove, he pulled a skillet out of one of the cabinets.&nbsp; He started to wonder if he could really handle this, after all.&nbsp; An animal was one thing.&nbsp; Just about anyone could take care of one of those.&nbsp; But Lei was much, much different.&nbsp; It would be harder to contain her, more expensive and more difficult to feed her, and he would have to clothe her.&nbsp; On top of that, it would be next to impossible to make sure that she didn't wander too far away from the apartment.&nbsp; Maybe she would actually behave.<br><br>The chair that Lei flopped down in was large, with a high back.&nbsp; The cushion was comfortably padded, as were the armrests.&nbsp; The upholstery looked to be leather and in fairly good condition.&nbsp; The closet mostly held his clothes, but there were a few other various things scattered around.&nbsp; A suitcase, some old electronics, a few books.&nbsp; &nbsp; Most of what was in there was long forgotten.&nbsp; Once she got into the bathroom, she would find that it was fairly large.&nbsp; The bathtub lined one of the walls, and it actually served as a shower, as well.&nbsp; Above the sink on the other side of the room was a mirrored vanity.&nbsp; If she had looked inside, she would find it mostly empty aside from a bottle of headache pills, and the pain pills he had spoken of with the vet.<br><br>Adam could hear her as she began her journey down the stairs.&nbsp; He sighed softly and shook his head.&nbsp; When she entered, she would see him moving towards the table with a glass in each hand.&nbsp; One was filled with milk, and the other with orange juice.&nbsp; Thinking that she would prefer the milk, he set the glass in front of her when she sat down.&nbsp; After taking a sip from his own, he sat it down as well.&nbsp; "So much for resting, huh?&nbsp; What's wrong, couldn't bring yourself to be still for too long?&nbsp; He smiled softly to her, leaning over to fold his forearms across the back of his chair.&nbsp; "Food will be ready soon.&nbsp; How is your ankle feeling?&nbsp; I can get you an ice pack from the freezer, if you'd like.&nbsp; That should help out a little bit."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>12-11-2014, 00:50:20</strong>
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				Adam was right thinking that Lei didn't get much solitude in her life. There was always someone around her, either her keeper, her master, or other pets. He was also right assuming that her only moments of real solitude were just before she’s been brought to the shelter, although he couldn't of course know that she was running away at this time. To think of it, it was probably best that he didn't know about that. Otherwise, he might never leave her unleashed, even inside his home. He might think that a pet who already run away once, could very much try doing it agin, even though he didn't give her any reason to escape. And Lei was glad that Adam gave her this relative freedom around the house, she would do anything not to lose it. <br><br>Alright, maybe disobeying him, and getting downstairs when he told her to stay in his room and rest, wasn't the best strategy to make him trust her more. But she really wasn't sleepy, and there was nothing to do in the bedroom. Well, there were the several books in the dresser, but she’d never be able to put them back exactly where she took them from, and Adam would surely find out that she was touching them. Then he could begin asking himself questions. Why would a pet be interested in books? With bookshelves it was much easier to put a book back in its place than when they were just randomly placed among clothes and other things. <br><br>There was also the computer. Lei more or less knew what it was for. Mr. Cole had one his office, and she saw him using it everyday. She never had an opportunity to use it herself though, she only knew there was a button to push to switch it on, the keyboard was to write, and there was also this little device called a mouse. Her former master spent lots of time in front of the screen, but she had no idea what could she use the computer for herself. She could only accidentally break it, and her master would be angry at her if she did, so it was better not to touch it at all. <br><br>Thus, she decided to join Adam in the kitchen. She didn't really like being all alone. Solitude never brought her anything good. After she ran away she was cold, hungry, and scared. The only good thing was the fact that there was nobody to beat her. She realised that Adam must have a job, and that he wouldn't be able to bring her with him to work, so she will have to stay alone at home. But it would be only for a few hours, and he would always be back after work, so she will never be really alone.&nbsp; <br><br>Right now he wasn't working though, so she didn't see why wouldn't she be keeping him company. She thought it would be nice if she came to him, but he didn't seem to happy to see her. Maybe he wanted to be alone, and she was imposing herself on him? She mewled apologetically extending her leg to him to examine. It wasn't hurting her too much, but putting some ice on it would ben ice. As he looked at her ankle, she sipped her milk. She was glad that he gave it to her in an actual glass, not in a bowl, forcing her to lap. Her former master used to like watching his pets as they ate and drank like their fully animal cousins. While Lei considered the dog boy as a complete retard, and doubted whether he was actually able to eat in a civilised way, she herself was perfectly able to do it the human way, and she hated being forced to eat on all fours, using only her mouth.<br><br>Putting down her glass, she glanced towards the oven. There was the source of that delicious smell! She couldn't wait to finally to taste that appetising looking meat. She was really hungry now, and the scent wasn't helping. Unconsciously, she made a quiet mewl in its direction, and looked around the kitchen, wondering where the dishes could be, and why Adam didn't take them out yet. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>12-11-2014, 02:40:23</strong>
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				It was true that if he knew that she had run away from her precious home, he'd be much less likely to give her much freedom.&nbsp; Even though he was aware of the treatment she had received there.&nbsp; As it was, he wasn't sure what degree of freedom he was willing to allow.&nbsp; Disobeying him after it seemed like she had agreed to stay put wasn't a very good move for her.&nbsp; If the circumstances had been different, he might have been a bit upset with her.&nbsp; In hindsight, he could have at least turned the TV on for her, but with the way she pushed him towards the door, he hadn't really thought much about it.&nbsp; <br><br>The computer was locked with a password, so it wouldn't have done her much good to try to use it, anyway.&nbsp; The books, however, were something he didn't pay that much attention to most of the time.&nbsp; He hadn't had a lot of time or desire to read lately, and now that he had her, that wasn't likely to change.&nbsp; When she had arrived downstairs, it wasn't necessarily that he wasn't happy to see her.&nbsp; It was more the fact that he'd been hoping she would stay put.&nbsp; The more strain she put on that ankle, the longer it would likely take to heal.&nbsp; But now that she was down there, they might as well stay for a while.<br><br>When he heard what sounded to be her apology, he smiled down to her and made his way back towards her.&nbsp; After lowering to one knee, he cupped the back of her calf in his palm and leaned down to look at her ankle.&nbsp; It was a bit swollen.&nbsp; The ice would likely help with that for a while.&nbsp; "Do you think you can make it to the couch?&nbsp; You can stretch out a bit, and I'll bring ice and our food over in a minute if you'll take our drinks.&nbsp; We can eat down here, maybe find something to watch, and then...maybe a bath.&nbsp; I don't know when your last one was, but I'm pretty sure you could use it.&nbsp; The shelter looked like a decent enough place, but I don't know that I trust how clean they kept it."<br><br>He rose back to his feet and moved back into the kitchen.&nbsp; The steaks looked like they were almost done, but he flipped them to let them cook for a little longer on the other side while he got what they would need.&nbsp; Before he had even gone to the shelter, he came to the decision that whatever he came home with would be treated like a human, to some extent.&nbsp; If he was going to be serving her human food, and doing all these other things for her, why would he force her to eat from a bowl on the floor?&nbsp; That being said, he couldn't afford to get her a normal bed.&nbsp; A pet bed would have to do, at least until she grew comfortable enough with him to share a bed.<br><br>A few minutes passed, and Adam rounded the corner to enter the living room, carrying with him all they would need.&nbsp; Two plates, two forks, but only one knife.&nbsp; The steaks were stacked on the top plate, and were roughly the same size and shape.&nbsp; Sliding down onto the couch beside her, he reached forward to rest the ice pack on the edge of the coffee table.&nbsp; "You can prop your ankle up there.&nbsp; I'm not going to&nbsp; yell at you for putting your feet on the furniture.&nbsp; I do it myself, sometimes."&nbsp; He chuckled quietly, stretching his legs out to rest against the glass surface as he began to cut their food up.&nbsp; He wasn't about to give her a knife, so he decided to make it into nice, bite-sized pieces.&nbsp; While he was at it, he took care of his own, as well.&nbsp; Once he had finished, he swiped the pieces of one of them onto the second plate and offered it to her with a fork.&nbsp; "I like mine medium rare.&nbsp; If it's not cooked well enough for you, let me know and I can throw it back on the stove."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>12-11-2014, 19:02:11</strong>
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				Lei could perfectly make it to the couch, and she communicated it to Adam with an enthusiastic mewl. She grabbed their drinks, and hopped to the living room on her good leg. She hoped that he’ll understand that she wasn't straining her sprained ankle at all that way. How she managed to place both drinks safely on the coffee table without spilling even a drop, was a miracle. Maybe it was thanks to her natural feline grace? Anyways, she didn't even think about that. Neither about the fact that, although she wasn't speaking, she was behaving like she completely understood what Adam was telling her. Which she did, of course, but the average neko didn't have her intelligence.<br><br>When she got comfortable on the couch, she though about Adam examining her foot just a minute ago. She didn't even hesitate letting him do it, and his touch sure felt nice. Was this what a good owner was like? Not cruel, not yelling at her for everything, not beating her… Granted, she knew him only for several hours, but he already didn't seem to be that kind of person. For Lei, who didn't meet many people in her entire life, it was a completely new experience. Until recently, she tended to generalise, and assumed all humans were the same, like Mr. Cole and the people who came to visit him. But Adam didn't even touch her ‘the wrong way’ so far. He didn't even order her to strip to examine her whole body.<br><br>But then, maybe he planned to do it later? Maybe he wanted to look at her while giving her her bath? She needed one for sure. At the shelter, the pets had their compulsory baths once a week. It was enough to prevent diseases, but it wasn't enough for Lei. She would much prefer to be allowed to bathe daily, maybe it will be like this from now on? Surely Adam wouldn't want to be around her if she was dirty and didn't smell good. Her last bath was two days ago, if it could be called a bath at all. They placed her in a tub filled with lukewarm water, scrubbed her from head to toes, and rinsed her. The whole thing lasted no more than five minutes. It wasn't like the first time when she took the keeper by surprise, and she let her wash herself alone. No, this time she was prepared, and Lei had to endure a thorough washing. <br><br>&nbsp;A few minutes after she arrived to the living room, Adam came in his turn, carrying their food. She noticed that he didn't bring a knife for her, but it didn't surprise her too much. He wasn't trusting her yet, and she might have attacked him with a knife, especially an as pointy and sharp one as those for steaks. He did cut the meat for her though, so she didn't mind. Maybe one day he will learn to trust her, and will know that she would never attack him, not consciously at least. <br><br>Lei placed her leg on the edge of the glass coffee table, on the pack of ice he placed there. She chuckled at his comment. He talked about placing her feet on the furniture, she was glad that she was allowed to use the furniture at all. In the shelter there weren’t really much furnishings, and at Cole’s manor, she was supposed to keep to the floor. She took the plate from him, and without waiting, she began to eat. After a first few bites, she already knew that she loved steaks, the meat tasted at least as good as it smelled. A big smile placed itself on her face, and she literally devoured her meal. She didn't eat everything though, it was bit it much for her. She sighed happily when she was done, and presented her plate to Adam with a questioning mewl, thinking that maybe he’ll be wanting to finish after her. <br><br>Now, she needed only a few minutes resting, and then she would be ready for a bath, or whatever else Adam might decide they should do.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>12-11-2014, 20:24:13</strong>
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				Adam nodded in response to her, smiling softly as he spent a few seconds watching her make their way to the living room before he went back to the kitchen.&nbsp; He was surprised at how easy it was to communicate with her.&nbsp; Without words to speak her mind, he had to rely on the sound and tone of her mewing.&nbsp; Though he had noticed that she hadn't had any problem whatsover understanding him.&nbsp; This was his first experience with someone like her, so he didn't really know how others may be.&nbsp; All he knew was that cats were supposed to be smart creatures, so maybe that had something to do with it?&nbsp; He didn't know, but he wasn't even the least bit suspicious, even though he maybe should have been.<br><br>Seeing Lei fully nude would be unavoidable when it was time for her bath.&nbsp; He hoped she didn't mind.&nbsp; He was unsure whether she would want him to wash her, or if she were capable of and wanted to do it herself.&nbsp; For some reason, he suspected the former.&nbsp; If that was the case, he would be fine with it, as long as she didn't try to attack him.&nbsp; If he had his way, she would bathe every day, or every other day at the very least.&nbsp; She would need to stay clean.&nbsp; He wanted her to look and feel her best.<br><br>It wasn't that he didn't trust her that prevented him from giving her a knife.&nbsp; His thoughts were more along the lines of not knowing if she was able, or even knew how to use one.&nbsp; That, and she might hurt herself, which he wanted to avoid at all costs.&nbsp; After serving her with her plate, he picked up the remote to turn the TV on.&nbsp; The first thing that popped onto the screen was a commercial promoting a show called "Dog the Bounty Hunter."&nbsp; It wasn't a real dog, but he still didn't know how she would react to just hearing the word 'dog'.&nbsp; After a few seconds he flipped through the channels until he found a movie to watch part of.&nbsp; It wasn't one he was familiar with.<br><br>He began to eat, splitting his attention between the movie, and watching her as she ate.&nbsp; It looked like she was starved.&nbsp; She certainly seemed to enjoy what he had given her, judging by that smile on her face.&nbsp; When she mewled out to him, she took his attention away from the movie, and his head slowly turned towards her.&nbsp; He used his fork to scrape the remains of her steak from her plate before slipping it beneath his own.&nbsp; "I might have to start giving you less for a while.&nbsp; I'm not really sure how much your stomach can handle.&nbsp; But I want you to eat your fill, so you can get some of your strength back.&nbsp; I won't be able to afford something like this all the time, but may be it can be an occasional special treat?"<br><br>Adam scooted a little bit closer to her, hoping that he wouldn't invade her personal space in doing so.&nbsp; He kept his hands to himself, focusing mainly on finishing his meal.&nbsp; It only took him a few more minutes to clean his plate, and once he did, he set it off to the side.&nbsp; His tongue slid out to lick over his lips to clean them of the juices as he stretched out against the cushion behind him.&nbsp; "Let's just rest here for a while, and give the food some time to digest.&nbsp; In about a half hour, I'll take you for your bath.&nbsp; Is that something you think you can do alone, or would you prefer some help with it?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>12-11-2014, 23:30:24</strong>
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				Despite of what Adam might think, Lei was perfectly able to use a knife to cut her meat without hurting herself. She was far from complaining when he did for her though, if anything he made things easier for her. Her stomach capacity wasn't as big as her master’s though, and she was already full by the time she gave him the rest of her steak. She wasn't a fully grown human male, just a simple female neko after all. She could have eaten some more just because it tasted really good, but she would be suffering afterwards if she did so. She restrained herself then, and mewled&nbsp; rubbing her belly when he commented about wondering as to just how much she can eat. It was a pity that they won’t be eating steaks everyday, but it seemed a good idea for an occasional treat instead.<br><br>Her attention switched to the TV as he turned it on. Of course, the word ‘Dog’ made her stiffen for a second, but she soon relaxed, realising it was just the nickname of some guy with a silly hairstyle. Adam immediately switched to another channel anyways. Lei didn't like dogs. Firstly, she didn't like they smelled. It always made her almost want to throw up, and want to fight them. Secondly, it made her sick to see how they always followed their masters and did absolutely everything the were asked. Of course, she planned to be obedient too, but if Adam asked her to do something plain stupid, she would never do it. She had a mind of herself, and was able to analyse the situations, and act accordingly. From what she could have observed in her life so far, dogs and dog boys, seemed to be mindless idiots. Plus she recalled well that Adam sneezed while walking past the dog cages at the shelter, which was another reason not to like them. He might not know it, but she noticed him as soon as he passed the door to the cages room. <br><br>Once she finished her meal, she tried focusing on the movie. It wasn't from the beginning though, and it was only some low budget action C movie. She found it rather boring, and even she could tell that the so called special effects were completely fake and badly done. At some point, she couldn't help but yawn, and since Adam was so close, she decided she might as well lean against him. He was quite a comfortable pillow, comfortable enough that she closed her eyes, and began to doze off. <br><br>He did say they were going to rest for abut half an hour. She would let him watch his movie without disturbing him then, while she takes a small nap. It was evening already, and after the bath it will be soon bedtime, but Lei could sleep almost anytime anywhere, as most cats, so shouldn't have any troubles sleeping during the night. <br><br>She didn't know how to answer his question about letting him wash her, or bathing by herself. Looking at him, he seemed to want assisting her. She knew it would mean that he will see her naked. It’s not that she had a big problem with being seen nude. Her former master, and many of his friends did see her without her clothes on numerous times, while doing unthinkable things to her. But Lei didn't know what Adam’s reaction would be when she takes her hoodie off. She used to be quite pretty, but now she could almost count her ribs, and there were still some not yet healed torture marks visible on her body, although it has been quite a long time since she’s been whipped or caned last. Some places were just so badly beaten that light red marks could be visible even now. Lei sincerely hoped that they would fade completely in time, she’ll just have to wait and see. Anyways, the assisted bath seemed inevitable now, she’ll have to stay focused, try never lowering her guard, restrain all defensive reflexes she might have, and everything could be fine. Yes, that was the plan. Everything will be well. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>13-11-2014, 00:30:34</strong>
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				There was still a lot that he had to learn about her.&nbsp; It was likely to take quite a bit of time before he learned even a small portion of it.&nbsp; Since she couldn't speak to him, he would have to pay close attention.&nbsp; He smiled over to her as she patted her stomach, his head nodding slowly.&nbsp; He had noticed her tension when the television came on, and he couldn't help but chuckle.&nbsp; "It'll be alright.&nbsp; There won't be any dogs in here.&nbsp; Out there, I'll do my best to keep them away from you.&nbsp; Truth is, I don't like them, either."&nbsp; Adam had no intention of asking her to do anything stupid.&nbsp; Certainly nothing that would risk her being harmed.&nbsp; It was natural to want to keep your pets safe, wasn't it?<br><br>The movie was really a horrible one.&nbsp; There didn't seem to be a whole lot on at the moment that he might like to see.&nbsp; But the cheesiness of the movie, and how ridiculous it was, made it somewhat humorous to watch.&nbsp; His eyes shifted towards her as she yawned, and he slipped an arm around her waist when she began to lean into him.&nbsp; At this point, he wasn't paying as much attention to the movie as he was to her.&nbsp; She seemed to be comfortable and at peace resting with him like that.&nbsp; If she was fearful, or didn't trust him, he thought it might have been difficult for her to relax like this.<br><br>The sun had gone down in the sky a while earlier, leaving the room mostly dark, aside from the light that was still on in the kitchen, and the light coming from the television.&nbsp; If he sat still for much longer, he might fall right asleep with her.&nbsp; The ending credits of the movie were starting to roll, showing a blooper real of sorts.&nbsp; She hadn't responded negatively to his question about how she would get her bath, so he was operating under the assumption that she was not against him assisting.&nbsp; He certainly hoped to avoid getting hit or clawed when he tried.&nbsp; The last thing he needed was even more injuries.&nbsp; <br><br>Adam didn't want to wake her yet, but he did want to get her upstairs to start running the bath water.&nbsp; He tried to be as careful as he could with her as he turned towards her, sliding his arm in behind her knees.&nbsp; Slowly he stood, lifting her off of the couch and cradling her against his chest.&nbsp; Lei seemed to be very light in his arms.&nbsp; At least, lighter than he would have imagined thanks to being so malnourished.&nbsp; How could anyone treat their pet like that?&nbsp; It looked like she had been starved.&nbsp; Whomever had owned her before she wound up at the shelter should be punished for how he had treated her.&nbsp; It was a surprise to him that she didn't hate all humans because of it.&nbsp; He carried her slowly up the stairs and through the open door into his bedroom.<br><br>When they finally arrived in his bathroom, he flipped on the light and moved toward the bathtub, removing his arm from around her back.&nbsp; Personally, he preferred to bathe in extremely hot water, just below the point where it would scald him.&nbsp; After turning on the faucet to let the tub begin to fill up, he moved to take her back into the bedroom.&nbsp; He sat down on the edge of the bed and lowered the girl into his lap.&nbsp; Taking the zipper of her hoodie between his fingertips, he slowly guided it to lower and watched as the fabric began to open to reveal her.&nbsp; A look of mixed shock and sadness overcame his features, and his brow furrowed as he looked down to her.&nbsp; He hadn't really known what to expect, even after the lady at the shelter had told him what had happened.&nbsp; Of course there was still going to be some marking on her, but he thought it might have been faded by now.&nbsp; "Poor kitten..."&nbsp; He whispered softly, guiding the sweatshirt to open all the way.&nbsp; Not only was she extremely malnourished, it was to the point where she was somewhat emaciated.&nbsp; Quite a few markings were still visible from where she had been beaten, as well.&nbsp; "I don't know who did this to you, but he'd better hope I never run into him in a dark alley."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>13-11-2014, 23:57:48</strong>
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				Lei wasn't totally asleep yet when Adam circled her waist with his arm. She figured something like this might happen when she leaned on him, so she wasn’t too surprised when he did, and didn't react. She wouldn't have the force to do anything anyways, her eyelids were already beginning to be too heavy, and soon she was fast asleep. Besides, it didn't feel uncomfortable at all. She slept for the remaining of the movie, and woke up only when he was carrying her upstairs. She didn't open her eyes though, and let him bring her to the bathroom and then his room. <br><br>She kept pretending to sleep when he started to undress her. He only had to zip her hoodie and slip her of her shoulders to d that, so it wasn't too long. She thought the moment of him seeing her naked could be somewhat awkward, and having her eyes closed seemed like a good pretext to avoid his sight then. She knew very well that she wasn't a beauty to look at now, and could hardly remember the time when she was. Lei used to have a nice, well proportioned body with all the right curves in the right places. Like all nekos she was hairless with the exception of her head and tail. Now though, she was skinny, and her breasts weren’t as full one firm as they used to be. She once had a beautiful C cup, but now she was practically flat chested. She really had to do something to gain weight, but she doubted that Adam would be feeding her candies, besides it wasn’t good to eat such things all the time. <br><br>She opened her eyes only when he said she was a ‘poor kitten’. This was too much, nobody has called her ‘kitten’ for so long! Actually, not since she really was a kitten, still living on the farm where she was born. She used to be so playful and friendly back then, but now she found it hard to trust anybody. She decided to give a chance to Adam, but it didn't mean she trusted herself around him. Over her year with her former master, she developed self defence reflexes, and she didn't know whether she would ever be able to suppress them. She can never lower her guard around Adam, or it might lead to a disaster.<br><br>She mewled and crossed her arms around her breasts. There was really nothing to see , and she was ashamed of her looks. Besides of her skinny body, there were also the red marks. They were already beginning to fade, but they were still visible after all this time. Even some minor bruises she got at the shelter fighting with other nekos (mostly with Bella) disappeared and were only a bad memory by now. She hoped she won’t have any permanent scars, and even those still visible markings will end up dissipating in time. <br><br>Adam’s words made her feel somewhat warm in the inside. She liked that he was ready to fight for her. She could bet it there was ever a fight between him and mr. Cole, he would be the winning party. She doubted it was possible though. Cole wasn't the kind of man one could find in a dark alley. Adam didn't even suspect who her former master was, not that he would believe it if anyone told him. She was the only one who could inform him about that though, and she couldn't possibly <em>tell</em> him, so he was never going to learn about him. <br><br>She mewled again, motioning towards the bathroom. Having her eyes closed then she couldn't see, but she recalled hearing that he left the water flowing so that the tube could be filed up. It should be about ready now, it was time for her bath, and she honestly couldn't wait. Now he saw her nude, it couldn't be too bad, she was going to let her wash her. She only hoped his touch would be as gentle as is always was.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>14-11-2014, 02:23:31</strong>
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				Adam had just assumed she was sleeping, judging by the way she hadn't been moving, and didn't react to the end of the movie.&nbsp; Had she been awake, he might have expected her to indicate that she was ready for her bath.&nbsp; Part of him thought she might wake up when he began to undress her, like some instinct would kick in.&nbsp; It was a pleasant surprise when he didn't get his face clawed off for daring to undress her without her permission.&nbsp; After guiding the fabric away from her shoulders, he guided it back even further to hang from her wrists.<br><br>Seeing her nude wasn't exactly awkward for him.&nbsp; At least, not as awkward as it must have been for her.&nbsp; But that being said, it was still somewhat heartbreaking.&nbsp; He used to see commercials on TV all the time, from this group or that soliciting for donations to benefit abused animals.&nbsp; Over the past few years, those commercials had even featured those of her kind.&nbsp; Scars, black eyes, bruised bodies, broken bones.&nbsp; Markings all over their bodies.&nbsp; It was a sad sight for sure, but after seeing her it was all the more real.&nbsp; Though she was unhealthy, and much smaller than she should have been, he still found her attractive.&nbsp; However, he would admit that currently, her most appealing feature was her face.&nbsp; His purpose when he brought her home wasn't for her to be a pleasure slave, but a companion.&nbsp; That didn't stop him from letting his gaze wander, though.&nbsp; He was careful not to touch her, as he didn't want to cause her any pain or fear.&nbsp; She wouldn't be anywhere near as neglected here, as she was in her previous home.<br><br>His gaze shifted to meet her own, and a small smile finally began to show as he looked into her mismatched eyes.&nbsp; They were odd, but strangely beautiful, and something he had only seen once or twice before.&nbsp; But when she crossed her arms over her chest, that smile turned into a frown.&nbsp; "Don't be like that, Lei...&nbsp; You've got nothing to hide, nor be ashamed of.&nbsp; Besides, you can't stay hidden from me forever."&nbsp; Hopefully those marks would fade into nothingness over time.&nbsp; If they remained, they would only serve as a permanent reminder of her abuse.&nbsp; That was something he hoped to erase from her memory, though he knew that it would take a lot of time, if it were even possible.&nbsp; Perhaps there was some cream or something he could buy from a doctor or vet that would help with them.<br><br>It was for the best that he never knew who it was.&nbsp; The fact that he was at least a little possessive had already been made clear, when he defended her against her captor before she was even truly his.&nbsp; His head nodded slowly as she called out to him, offering a small smile as he lifted her and carried her into the bathroom.&nbsp; He had to be careful when they entered, walking sideways to avoid hitting her head on the door frame, but the both of them made it in unharmed.&nbsp; Gently lowering her into the heated water, he pulled her arms free from the hoodie and let it hang on the towel rack.&nbsp; The tub was fairly large, and it would be easy for her to simply sprawl out and submerge herself beneath the water.<br><br>After turning the faucet off, he reached to pick up a wash cloth and a bar of soap, dipping them both into the tub before lathering up the rag.&nbsp; "It's not too hot, is it?&nbsp; We can cool it down a little bit."&nbsp; Adam started with her face, gathering a portion of the fabric to drape over his index and middle fingers, which he then used to gently scrub her cheeks, nose, and forehead.&nbsp; "When we're finished, would you like your sweatshirt back, or do you want to wear some of my clothes?&nbsp; They're quite a bit too big for you, but they would at least be comfortable and clean."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>15-11-2014, 02:48:17</strong>
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				Lei wanted to scream. <em>’You've got nothing to hide, nor be ashamed of’</em> What did he mean by that? He just saw her nude for chrissake! He saw how she looked! How could she <em>not </em> be ashamed of that? She so wanted to gain some weight and look healthy again, but now she just didn’t, and yes, this was shameful. She used to like herself, and be comfortable in her body, but now she hated being so bony. At least she had her baggy hoodie, so she could hide in it. Many masters made their nekos wear sexy, revealing clothes. If she had to put something like this on, she would look all but grotesque.<br><br>She didn't know what Adam wanted from a pet, or why did he even look for a female neko in he first place, but if he wanted a pleasure slave, he had to be sadly disappointed. Of course, he still could have sex with her, possibly even take some pleasure from it. But she simply wasn't physically capable to be enthusiastic, and even pretend she likes it. On the other hand, if he wanted to rape her, he would have done that already. She did give him a few occasions after all, and even fell asleep on him. Yet, he didn't touch her, didn't do any wrong move. With the exception of undressing her, of course, but that was because he was going to give her a bath, so it didn't really count. <br><br>But then, he said that she couldn't hide from him forever. Now what was <em>that</em> supposed to mean? What was she supposed to think, if she was supposed to think anything at all. Would Adam be talking to any other hybrid pet, he might as well be talking to himself. He probably didn't even know that she was understanding every word he said. Mr. Cole surely didn’t, and he used to discuss absolutely everything with his associates while she was the silent observer. Anyways, Adam wasn't even discreet with staring at her. She could perfectly see his examining gaze, and took his sad expression for disappointment. Those marks on her body made her look even uglier than she would have looked. Maybe if he saw her naked before signing the papers, he would have left her at the shelter? Who wanted a damaged pet?<br><br>He did smile though when their eyes met. But maybe it was because he was now looking at the one part of her body she actually liked in herself: her eyes. Those didn't change much, although maybe they were now looking slightly too big for her face. But they were still the same, odd coloured eyes she had always had. <br><br>Fortunately, this examination soon ended as he carried her to the bathroom and placed her in the tub. The water was just perfect. Lei loved it very warm. Actually, she loved everything that was warm, like staying in a sunlit spot, or laying under a cover. She answered his question about the bath temperature by diving underwater, and reappearing on the surface with a smile on her face. Oh yes, if something like this could be possible every night, this would be heaven… <br><br>She patiently let him scrub her face. It was rather funny how gentle and precise he was, making sure she didn't get neither water, nor soap in her eyes. The bathing went smoothly, until it was the turn of her private parts. Adam washed her hair, her tail, her back, and even her butt. All her patience and good will have already been summoned though, ant this was simply too much. There was no way he was going to touch her there. She didn't want to be too violent though, but she knew she must be persuasive. When his hand began to dangerously approach her breasts, she mewled fiercely, hissed, and crossed her arms around her again. She didn't mean to hurt him, but she could give him the benefit of the doubt. It wouldn't be too bad if he thought that she might suddenly claw him. She swiftly took the washcloth and soap from him, and quickly cleaned her breasts. It was a tad bit ore difficult with her pussy, but she did everything to be as discreet as possible while washing it. In no time she was done, and handed him the washing instruments back. <br><br>Lei would love to stay in the water for longer, but it was already beginning to cool down, and it wasn't so pleasant anymore. With a mew she signalled that she was ready to get off. He was now going to have to dry her. Maybe getting touched through a thick towel wouldn't be too bad? She would have too see for herself, but she was sure to protest if she felt uncomfortable. She glanced at her hoodie hanging from the towel rack, and shook her head as if saying ‘No.’. It was still fairly clean, but it would be nice to wear something fresh for the night, especially as she was freshly bathed herself. Lei knelt in the tub, and waited for Adam to fetch a towel. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>16-11-2014, 05:12:30</strong>
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				Perhaps that wasn't the best choice of words.&nbsp; But it was true.&nbsp; She didn't need to hide herself from him.&nbsp; He was her Master now, and despite what she may think, he would care for her regardless of what she looked like.&nbsp; It also wouldn't help to be ashamed of her appearance, especially because there wasn't anything she could have done to prevent it.&nbsp; She should sense by now that Adam was a good man.&nbsp; One that had shown he was willing to take care of her, even after he saw her body.&nbsp; He had no intention of forcing her to wear something revealing.&nbsp; At least not right now.&nbsp; In the future, that may be up for debate.&nbsp; Even then, it was likely only to be a request, and not a command.&nbsp; He wondered if she would be open to that, once he helped her back to health.<br><br>What did he want in a pet?&nbsp; That was a good question.&nbsp; If someone at the shelter had asked him, he might not have known what to say.&nbsp; When he had gone in, he hadn't really intended to walk out with one right then and there.&nbsp; Originally he had just wanted something to live with, something to keep him company.&nbsp; Maybe something to cheer him up, and do things with on occasion.&nbsp; So far, Lei seemed like she would fit that description, and then some.&nbsp; He had never intended for her to be used as a sex slave, and he didn't plan to rape her.&nbsp; So far, she seemed to enjoy his affection, and the attention he was willing to give her.&nbsp; That in itself made him happy for now.<br><br>When he had said she couldn't hide from him forever, he was mostly referring to the fact that he was about to bathe her.&nbsp; But they would be living together now, so hiding from him in any form wasn't really that much of a possibility.&nbsp; Just as he had now seen her nude, it was very likely that she would see him the same way on occasion.&nbsp; He really had no idea how much of what he said to her was understood.&nbsp; She seemed to understand most of what he said so far, or at least seemed to.&nbsp; With the fact that she was unable to speak to communicate with him, he couldn't know for sure.<br><br>The way he had looked at her wasn't out of disappointment, but more of sadness.&nbsp; It was a hard thing to see such abuse.&nbsp; That should have hinted that he actually had a conscience, and wasn't as much of a scumbag as her previous owner.&nbsp; He didn't see her as ugly, or even damaged.&nbsp; Just someone that had been mistreated.&nbsp; As he lowered her into the bathtub, he could help but laugh softly when she practically dove beneath the surface.&nbsp; His lips curled into a smile when she popped back up, and he reached out to rub the tip of her left ear.&nbsp; "You like that, huh?&nbsp; I was worried you'd think it was too hot."<br><br>To be perfectly honest, he'd never given anyone a bath before.&nbsp; He wasn't sure how gentle he needed to be, especially with her.&nbsp; For the most part, he was trying to be careful.&nbsp; When it had come time to wash her hair, he took his time with it.&nbsp; He thought she had beautiful long hair.&nbsp; Likewise, he took his time with her tail, often stroking it as he had back at the shelter.&nbsp; She had seemed to like that.&nbsp; However, there was something else he had been curious about, that he had noticed with other cats.&nbsp; That was the seemingly increased sensitivity near the base.&nbsp; Just to test his theory, his fingertips briefly massaged that area on her, as he paid close attention to her face.&nbsp; His brow furrowed when she began to hiss at him, and instinct caused him to recoil as she reached out to snatch the washcloth and soap from his hands.&nbsp; He slowly scooted away from her after that, deciding to give her a little space.<br><br>Only when she offered the objects back did he move back in.&nbsp; The soap was replaced in its little holder above the faucet, and he wrung the washcloth out before draping it over the side.&nbsp; After pulling the drain plug free to let the water run out, he stood and moved to take a large, fluffy towel from the rack beside her hoodie.&nbsp; He beckoned her to stand and slowly dried her, beginning with her face and hair before working his way downward.&nbsp; He had taken her reaction to his question to mean that she would rather have actual clothing to sleep in.&nbsp; There were a few shirts that were large, even on him.&nbsp; One of them might work nicely as a nightshirt.&nbsp; Giving her any underwear would be largely pointless, since they would undoubtedly just fall right off of her.&nbsp; The same went for pants.&nbsp; He didn't have anything small enough to stay in place, unless he gave her a tight belt, and that might be uncomfortable to sleep in.&nbsp; "We're going to have to share a bed tonight.&nbsp; I hope that doesn't bother you too much.&nbsp; It's freezing cold out tonight, so you might even appreciate it."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>17-11-2014, 03:05:45</strong>
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				The way Adam backed of slightly when she hissed at him was really satisfying for Lei. Good, so he was a least a bit afraid of her… Not that she was planning to use this tiny advantage, but it was good to have it nonetheless. If people feared her, they were less likely to hurt her, this rule worked very well a the shelter. But something told her that Adam wasn't planning to hurt her. She didn't know why did he take her from the pound in the firs place, but maybe it was only because he didn't want to live alone anymore? His house was clearly one of a single man, there were no signs of girlfriend, or even a flatmate. Maybe he wanted to have someone who would wait for him when he comes back from work, so he doesn't have to enter an empty and cold apartment?<br><br>This was a job Lei could do, provided she has something to occupy herself during the day. Adam said that the next day they would go shopping to buy some things for her, she dearly hoped he wasn't thinking about anything like chew toys, or other classical toys for pets. Lei liked to read, and she also loved drawing, although she didn't have any opportunity to practice the latter for ages. Even at the farm, when she discovered her hobby, she had to do it in secret. She once found a pencil, and later managed to steal some paper from the farm owner office. Her first drawings looked awful, but she soon polished her skill. Whenever she could be alone, she either practiced reading, or drawing. She was so good at being discreet, and at hiding her tools, that nobody ever found the missing pencils and paper, occasionally a book or a newspaper. Just before being sold, she even began to like her ‘art’, and thought it looked more and more like what she wanted to draw in the first place. Pets weren't supposed to know how to use a pencil, let alone write or draw with it though. At Mr Cole’s place however, she was always watched so closely, that she never managed do her hobby again. Maybe here she’ll be able to resume her passion?<br><br>Right now though, she had something else in mind. Adam pulled the rain plug, and the water quickly disappeared in the pipes. Lei forgot how quickly one becomes cold after getting of the water, but she was now brutal remained of it. It took him only seconds to retrieve the towel (a nicely fluffy one at that), but during this seconds Lei couldn't help but shiver. Fortunately, her agony wasn't long, soon enough Adam wrapped her in the towel, and started to dry her. Like with the bath he was very gentle. She recalled how he washed her long hair, and her furry heart too in the process. He did painfully pull a lock several times, but it was only because her hair was so tangled. Now that it was finally clean, she will have to brush it, or let her master do it for her if he wished. He also washed her tail. Lei generally liked to have her tail stroked, but when he began massaging at its base, she was glad to be sitting in the pool. Should she be standing, she would fall for sure. That spot was a very sensitive one, and her knees, or rather her whole body instantly got limp, and waves of strange, quite pleasing feelings, went through it. She mewled then, and even purred quietly for several seconds. It didn't last long though, and he had to stop to continue washing her. The magic of the moment was totally gone when she hissed at him. <br><br>Lei was beginning to lose herself in the pleasing sensations, but then Adam told her about sleeping together. Of course, there was only one bed, and she could understand why he wouldn't let her sleep on the couch downstairs. She already proved to him that she was able to move, even with her hurt leg, he couldn't know whether she wouldn't escape during the night. Although he didn't trust her about that, she knew she wouldn’t do such a thing. Why would she flee a place where she had a roof above her head, and food practically at arms reach? Plus there was the one man that was potentially willing to take care of her. Besides, as he said, the night was going to be freezing, and she didn't care to die alone in some dark alley, frozen to death.<br><br>Sharing a bed couldn't be too bad. He wasn't going to force her to have sex with him, and she was going to have clothes. She would just lay down in her side of the bed, he would lay down on his, and this will be all. She mewled after sighing deeply as he announced her the sleeping arrangement for the night. Maybe he was right? Maybe she would end up appreciating it?<br><br>Lei has been given one of Adam’s tee-shirts. If it was too big for her, it certainly was for her as well, even bigger than the hoodie. The sleeves went down to her elbows, and it arrived to her knees, like a rather shapeless summer dress. Once dressed, she mewled, hopped on the bed, and placed herself on its right side. She didn't know where he preferred to sleep, but she hoped he wouldn't mind. It was already dark outside, she didn't spot any clock, but she figured it must be quite late already. Lei dived under the covers, and made herself comfortable, a smile on her face. She was already beginning to get warm, there was no way she would get off and escape now. She hoped Adam knew it, and could go take his bath without worrying about her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>17-11-2014, 23:08:46</strong>
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				Adam fully intended to brush her hair for her, at some point.&nbsp; He had thought that might be what she wanted when she picked out the hairbrush.&nbsp; Having a younger sister, it was something he didn't mind doing.&nbsp; He couldn't help but smile at the way she reacted when he rubbed around the base of her tail.&nbsp; The sound of her purring was adorable, and it was almost a shame when he had to stop.&nbsp; That was definitely something he would keep in mind for later.&nbsp; The way he had reacted when she hissed at him was something he was going to have to try to control.&nbsp; After what had happened earlier with Bella, it made him think back to getting clawed.&nbsp; He couldn't let Lei feel that he was scared of her&nbsp; Next time, he would try to stand his ground.<br><br>When he finally finished drying her, he let her keep the towel wrapped around herself as he took her into the bedroom.&nbsp; It didn't take more than a few seconds for him to find a suitable shirt for her to wear.&nbsp; A large, black t-shirt, without any patterns or markings.&nbsp; He had originally intended it to be something for him to just wear around the house, but it would serve her much better for now.&nbsp; Once he was able to get her to part with the towel so he could help her put it on, he finally saw just how big it was.&nbsp; He had to admit, it did look rather silly on her, but it made him smile anyway.<br><br>When Lei jumped up onto the bed and dove under the covers, the way she looked so happy was something that caused his smile to grow.&nbsp; However, he did try to get her to move to the left side, instead.&nbsp; Had he been alone, he wouldn't have minded sleeping on the other side.&nbsp; But the right side was closer to the door, and a spot that he much preferred when sharing a bed with someone.&nbsp; He hadn't even realized it until his girlfriend pointed it out, but he always insisted on it.&nbsp; Maybe it was his way of offering protection, placing himself between someone he cared about and whatever potential danger there may be.<br><br>He didn't know for sure whether Lei would try to leave, but he hoped not.&nbsp; Convincing him that she was going to stay put was something that was going to take a long time to accomplish.&nbsp; Adam leaned in over the side of the bed, his warm lips pressing to her forehead.&nbsp; "I'm going to go get my shower now.&nbsp; Just try to relax and get some rest, okay?&nbsp; I'll leave the door open, so hopefully I can hear you if you need something."&nbsp; Adam moved over to his desk and started to empty his pockets.&nbsp; His phone, wallet, and keys were laid down before he moved toward the bathroom.&nbsp; A few seconds passed before one by one, his articles of clothing were tossed back into the bedroom.&nbsp; <br><br>Adam turned on the shower and stepped inside, just taking a few moments to relax under the warm water.&nbsp; He hoped that she would enjoy it here with him.&nbsp; It would be a challenge, for sure.&nbsp; He didn't yet know what she could do on her own, or what she needed help with, but he would find out over time.&nbsp; The biggest worry was what she was going to do when she was home alone.&nbsp; If she was anything like her animal cousin, it wouldn't be anything more than wandering around and napping all day, but for some reason he didn't think that was the case.&nbsp; What could he find to keep her happy?&nbsp; That was what he thought of as he hastily washed himself.<br><br>About fifteen minutes had passed before the water turned off and he stepped out of the shower.&nbsp; He dried himself off with the towel that Lei had used, since most of the others were either with the dirty clothes, or still packed away.&nbsp; Moving towards the closet, he pulled a pair of blue boxer shorts off of a shelf and stepped into them.&nbsp; After hanging the towel back on the rack beside her hoodie, he moved to turn out the lights.&nbsp; He slid into the bed shortly after, and pulled the covers up over him.&nbsp; Hopefully Lei wouldn't mind that he chose to sleep in very little clothing.&nbsp; It was just more comfortable for him this way.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>18-11-2014, 01:01:15</strong>
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				Lei pouted slightly when Adam pushed her to the other side of the bed. She has already begun making herself a cozy nest to sleep, and he destroyed it in seconds… But then, it was his bed, and of course he wasn't going going to change his sleeping habits just because she decided to sleep on the right side. Besides, she would quickly redo her nest. What he did next, took her by surprise, and she didn't really know how to react. He kissed her on the forehead, and she just stared at him wide eyed until he left her side. What just happened? It was like he was tucking her in the bed, something nobody ever did to her.<br><br>When she thought about it, tonight was her first night ever in an actual human bed. At the farm they all had their own pet beds in a big room where all kittens of more or less her age slept. At the manor, she always slept in her cage, where there was only a thin leather pad. It was better than the floor though, so she never protested. At the shelter she had a pet beg again. But never did she spend a full night on a wonderfully soft mattress under a warm cover. At first, if felt quite weird, but she soon grew used to it, and already knew that getting up in the morning was going to be very difficult.<br><br>Out of curiosity, she wanted to see what Adam put on the desk. She was half decided to get up and check, but changed her mind when she stuck a foot out of her covering. No, it was decidedly too cold outside for that. It will have to wait for the morning. Since she had nothing better to do then, she busied herself watching Adam as he undressed, preparing for his shower. He did see her nude, so there was nothing wrong if she saw him as well. She figured that he had quite an attractive body. Mr. Cole was fat, and plain disgusting. Some of his employees she saw were so muscular, that it was like they spent most of their time in a gym. Their appearance was rather scary, and not attractive at all. Adam on the other hand, was neither fat, neither overly muscular. She figured he was just fine, and as he exited the shower after fifteen minutes, she noticed that he looked just as nice, if not better, being wet. She chuckled at herself for these thought. She knew she was being silly now, and it shouldn't even matter to her how her master looked, yet she couldn't help but for an opinion in her mind, even though she will have to keep it for herself forever. <br><br>He did dress before coming to bed though, if putting on a pair of boxers could be called dressing up a all. But it was for the better. Admiring him from afar was one thing, being so close to him was another. It was already bad enough that she wasn't wearing panties, and had only the long shirt to cover her nakedness. When he pulled the covers over him, it was as she feared: the shirt was pulled up slightly too, and now was covering her only to her waist. She was lucky that the lights were switched off, and there was still the cover over her. She mewled a good night to him, and closed her eyes. She was curled up in a ball, and on the far side of the bed, but she was facing him. <br><br>As she was exhausted, sleep came easily to her. But her mind wasn't going to let her sleep peacefully, just like during all the other nights. As always, she had a nightmare. Her sleep was restless, she kept moaning, mewling plaintively, tossing and turning. At one point she woke up, and abruptly sat up, breathing quickly. It wasn't the first time it happened though, and she knew there was nothing better to do than laying down again. Thus, she collapsed on her pillow again, and closed her eyes with an annoyed groan. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>18-11-2014, 06:41:28</strong>
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				Adam frowned at the sight of her pout.&nbsp; He hadn't meant to upset her, and he didn't even realize he would be messing up her nest.&nbsp; It's simply how he preferred to sleep at night.&nbsp; As he drew back from the little kiss, he reached in to rub behind her ear for a few seconds before he slipped off towards the bathroom.&nbsp; Tucking her in hadn't even really seemed like a strange thing to him.&nbsp; If Lei decided she would rather continue to sleep in that bed, instead of a smaller, less comfortable pet bed, he wouldn't object to it at all.&nbsp; It would likely end up being much more comfortable for the both of them if she spent the night with him.&nbsp; Of course, that would mean he would have to behave himself.&nbsp; Hopefully he didn't do anything to spook her while he slept.<br><br>There was a leak in the seal around the window, so some of the cold air from outside was able to get in.&nbsp; He had turned the heat up to combat this, but it didn't solve the problem entirely.&nbsp; It was still going to be quite cold in there at night, until he was able to get it fixed.&nbsp; The manager of the apartment complex had said it could take a week or more to get someone out there to repair it.&nbsp; Normally, he would have been fine with it being done while he was away at work, but now that Lei was here, he was going to have to make sure he was home to keep her from getting scared at the sight of a strange person.<br><br>It didn't bother him to be seen without clothes on.&nbsp; The only reason he had gone towards the bathroom was to keep from making her too uncomfortable.&nbsp; He wouldn't even have known she was looking, if he hadn't looked into the mirror to see her peeking around the corner.&nbsp; While he didn't really visit a gym, or do much working out, he was still in very good shape.&nbsp; Though he wasn't overly muscular, those muscles were still well-defined.&nbsp; His stomach was flat and toned, which she could clearly see once he emerged from the shower.&nbsp; Everything from the waist down was covered by the towel, aside for the few brief seconds it took him to slip into his boxer shorts, and even then, he was facing away from her.<br><br>He didn't plan to touch her much, if at all while in bed with her.&nbsp; The most he might do would be to wrap an arm around her, but that would likely happen after he had already fallen asleep.&nbsp; The fact that the shirt had slid up to her waist had gone unnoticed by him.&nbsp; His lips curled into a smile as she said good night to him in her own way.&nbsp; Slowly he leaned in towards her, once again pressing his lips to her forehead in a gentle kiss.&nbsp; "Good night, Lei.&nbsp; If you need anything during the night, don't be afraid to wake me."&nbsp; Adam rolled onto his side to face her, one arm sliding beneath his pillow as the other slid beneath the covers to rest against his side.&nbsp; It only took a few moments for him to fall asleep after his eyes had closed.<br><br>Adam was exhausted as well, but unlike her, he slept rather peacefully, for the most part.&nbsp; That us, untill Lei began to grow restless.&nbsp; His eyes slowly opened to watch her through the dim light that shined in through the window.&nbsp; He watched her in silence for a few moments, observing as she tossed and turned in her sleep.&nbsp; The sounds she made saddened him.&nbsp; She must be having a really bad nightmare.&nbsp; It startled him when she shot up, and he began to stir beside her.&nbsp; &nbsp; When she moved to lie back down, he slowly scooted in towards her.&nbsp; "You'll be alright, Lei.&nbsp; I'm right here with you, and I promise that nothing will hurt you tonight."&nbsp; His arm shifted to slowly, carefully drape over her waist, gently guiding her closer to him.&nbsp; "Come here, kitten."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>19-11-2014, 02:54:36</strong>
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				Lei felt bad for waking Adam up. She knew that sleeping with him was a bad idea. She could hardly remember a night without waking up because of a nightmare. At Cole’s mansion, she was usually caged alone in his office so she didn't bother anyone, but the other pets at the shelter were well annoyed at her nightly habits, especially Bella. She knew it wouldn't be any different now. Although she would love to finally sleep a full night, she knew that stopping having nightmares wasn't an easy thing.&nbsp; It wasn't just because her conscious mind knew everything was well and she was safe now, that her subconscious would stop remaining her of her not so distant past. <br><br>She expected Adam to be upset with her, and ban her from his bed to punish her, but he pulled her closer to him instead. And he called her ‘kitten’ once again, like before, when he saw her bruised body. It was actually quite nice to be called so, but was it only reserved for moments when he was pitying her? She wouldn't mind if he called her ‘kitten’ more often. Still shaken because of her dream, she didn't even hesitate, and snuggled against him. It did feel good, to have his body against hers. Besides, it was just as he said; the room was cold, and his closeness made her warmer. She fell asleep almost instantly after he wrapped an arm around her waist, and slept soundly until the morning. <br><br>When she woke up, it was at a way later than her usual waking hour. She was alone in the bed, and it made her feel strangely alone. She wondered why for several instants, and then remembered how Adam comforted her during the night, and how she immediately trusted him. This was so unlike her, she must really have been in a very confused state after the nightmare. Adam didn't betray this hastily given trust though. He behaved like a gentleman, and just hugged her, without touching her the way she wouldn't like it. In her dream, she was all alone in a small cage. She was calling for help, but nobody came to her. At least, not until people began appearing around her, but they were ignoring her, as if she didn't even exist. When she woke up almost in tears, Adam showed her that she did in fact exist, and he was willing to be here for her. It was like he was the only one who heard her calling for help. <br><br>But now, he wasn't there anymore. Was it that late? Did he leave for work already? She knew he had to work, and couldn't be spending his days at home. And what day was it anyways? In the shelter, she never had a chance to see a calendar, and soon lost track of time. With Mr. Cole it was easier; he had his habits depending of the day, but at the shelter, every day was the same as the previous. Besides of generally knowing when there was daytime, and where was the night, she had no idea of much else. <br><br>She wondered whether she was home alone now, or, if Adam was simply downstairs. She would never find out if she doesn't check, so she reluctantly got up, and shivered. It was so nice under the covers, and now she was freezing! Where did this cold come from? After a quick investigation, she found out that it was from the window, and it was something that should be fixed. She hoped Adam already arranged for somebody to come fix it. <br><br>Eager to go downstairs, she arranged her shirt to look more or less presentable, and headed towards the stairs. After a first few steps, she noticed that her foot didn't hurt her as much as yesterday. She didn't have to jump anymore, but she would still have to be careful. The stairs for instance, were quite a challenge, but she did like the previous day, and used the handrail to support herself. Once downstairs, she mewled, so he knew she was awake if he was here. She was hungry after the night, so her first stop was the kitchen. Maybe she could find something to eat there?
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>19-11-2014, 03:52:26</strong>
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				Adam had told her even before she fell asleep that it was alright to wake him if she needed something.&nbsp; Though she hadn't exactly meant to wake him in this instance, it was clear that she still needed something.&nbsp; There wasn't really much to do for someone that had just had a nightmare, especially if they weren't able to express their thoughts.&nbsp; So he did all that could be done.&nbsp; He offered comfort.&nbsp; It seemed to do the trick, and rather quickly, at that.&nbsp; After he drew the girl into his arms and gave her yet another kiss on the forehead, she was out like a light.<br><br>It wasn't that the term 'kitten' was only reserved for when he felt pity.&nbsp; Truthfully, he hadn't had many occasions to use the affectionate name.&nbsp; For that matter, he wasn't yet entirely sure how she felt about it.&nbsp; As he held her in his arms, his fingertips gently stroked along a small portion of her tail, hoping that the motion would soothe her, even as she slept.&nbsp; Though it didn't take long for her to fall back asleep, it took him quite a while.&nbsp; If he had to guess, he would say it was a couple of hours before he finally drifted off again.&nbsp; When he did, it wasn't a very restful sleep.<br><br>He had woken up early in the morning, when the sun was just peeking over the horizon.&nbsp; He tried to fall back asleep, it didn't take long to realize that it wasn't an option.&nbsp; Instead of tossing and turning there, and risking waking her up, he had carefully removed himself from the bed and tucked her back in.&nbsp; It was Sunday, and he had promised to take her shopping, but he wasn't going to wake her up before she was ready.&nbsp; This was probably the best sleep she'd had in a long time.<br><br>The first thing he had done upon arriving downstairs was to clean some dishes.&nbsp; He had never emptied the dishwasher after the previous load had been run, so he moved the clean dishes into their respective places and reloaded it to clean some more.&nbsp; Once that was taken care of, he had done some laundry that had been neglected for too long.&nbsp; Not knowing whether or not she was a light sleeper, he had to be very careful as he gathered up his clothing, as well as her hoodie.&nbsp; Not knowing when it was last washed, he decided to clean it anyway.<br><br>The last thing he had done was to turn on the television and sprawl out on the couch.&nbsp; That had been a mistake.&nbsp; It only took a few short minutes for him to fall asleep.&nbsp; His left arm and leg were hanging over the edge, the remote laying on the floor.&nbsp; This is how Lei would eventually find him.&nbsp; She may also notice that in addition to doing laundry and dishes, he had cleaned up some trash in the living room and straightened things up to make it look better.&nbsp; An unfamiliar sound greeted Lei as she reached the bottom of the stairs.&nbsp; The dryer made a very loud beeping noise from its position at the end of the hall, just past the bathroom.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>19-11-2014, 04:57:59</strong>
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				Everything Adam did in the morning didn't wake up Lei from her deep slumber. She figured he must have been doing some cleaning, because the apartment seemed to look a bit better than yesterday, when she fist saw it, not that it was too dirty and messy; just the average bachelor apartment. <br><br>There was nobody in the kitchen, and unfortunately, there were no food for her to take either. She briefly considered checking what was in the fridge and the cupboards, but figured that Adam wouldn't be too happy if she did that. Pets weren’t supposed to know how to make their own breakfast after all, it was the job of the humans. Too bad she was hungry now, and her human wasn't there. It didn't seem like him at all. He was so caring so far, why would he leave her alone without feeding her, it didn't make any sense. Was it possible that she has been deceived by his behaviour? Was he different from what he had shown her? She didn't want to believe it, he must be here, somewhere, but simply didn't hear her yet. <br><br>When she left the kitchen, she went in the direction of the weird sound she first heard when coming&nbsp; downstairs. It was so irritating, what could it be? She soon discovered it came from a white machine, with a door of some sort. She tried opening the small door, thinking that it could stop the beeping noise, but it was impossible, it was locked somehow. There were a few buttons on the dryer though, and she figured one for them must serve to stop the machine. She didn't really know which one it was, but fortunately there was a short user’s guide on a sticker placed on the side of the dryer. Lei managed to locate the right button, and was happy to see that the annoying beeping stopped when she pressed it. <br><br>Her next stop was the living room. This room too looked way cleaner than it did yesterday, Adam was certainly busy after he woke up. Here he was, laying on the couch, fast asleep. Or half-laying, if she was to be precise. He looked like he was about to make himself comfortable, but didn't have time, having fallen asleep in the middle of the process. Plus, the tv was on, which wasn't really good if one wanted to rest. <br><br>First, she took care of the tv. The remote was on the floor, she picked it up and examined it. While she knew what is was, she never had the chance to hold one in her hands. There were lots of buttons on it. Those with numbers must be to change the channels, but the others… The red one on the top was having a similar symbol like the button she used to turn off the dryer. When she pressed it though, nothing happened. Then she remembered that humans used to direct the device a the tv when they were using it, and the next time she pressed the red button she did just that. Fortunately, it worked, the screen went all black, and there was no sound coming from the tv anymore. <br><br>Next, she needed to take care of Adam. While she wanted to wake him up, so he can at east give her something to eat, she didn't have the heart to do it. He was visibly exhausted, and needed his sleep. What she did, was carefully moving his left arm and leg to he couch, so they were at the same lever than his other limbs. She was being extra careful and delicate, but she didn't know whether she would wake him up or not, or whether she already woke him up. If she did, he was very good at faking sleep. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>19-11-2014, 07:11:48</strong>
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				Adam had done more than it may appear.&nbsp; The mess he had worked to clean up hadn't been very large, compared to the way he let it get sometimes.&nbsp; What gave him the most trouble was the sliding door that led out onto the balcony.&nbsp; He had thought that Lei might enjoy spending a little time out there at some point in the near future, so he wanted to make it easier for her.&nbsp; It was supposed to be warmer than it was the day before, so it might offer a good opportunity for enjoyment.&nbsp; Not only that, but it meant that their shopping trip wouldn't be too unbearable.<br><br>Truthfully, he wouldn't have minded if she helped herself to whatever was in the fridge.&nbsp; As long as she didn't make too big of a mess, of course.&nbsp; After all, he had just gone to the trouble of cleaning everything up to make it look nice for her.&nbsp; If he had been awake, he might have been impressed that she figured out how to silence the dryer.&nbsp; She had gotten it faster than he had.&nbsp; Of course, he would have been more impressed that she knew how to read the instruction manual.&nbsp; However, what she had just done might lead him to believe that the machine was broken and needed to be fixed.<br><br>He often slept with the television, or some other source of noise on.&nbsp; For some reason he couldn't explain, it helped to relax him.&nbsp; Once again, the fact that the television wasn't on when he woke up would raise a question or two.&nbsp; Nothing happened when she moved his arm back onto the couch, but when she moved his leg, he began to stir.&nbsp; It took a few seconds, but his eyes slowly opened to look up at her.&nbsp; A smile began to spread across his lips, and he spoke to her in a somewhat sleepy voice.&nbsp; "Good morning, kitten.&nbsp; Did you sleep well?"&nbsp; <br><br>Scooting toward the back of the couch, he made a little spot for her to sit and patted it to invite her.&nbsp; He didn't really feel like getting up yet, but he did want her company.&nbsp; His back arched as he stretched out, and he let out a long yawn before relaxing again.&nbsp; Turning his head towards the television, he noticed that it was off.&nbsp; His brow furrowed in confusion.&nbsp; He specifically remembered turning on a movie before he passed out.&nbsp; An arm draped around Lei's waist, guiding her in just a little bit closer.&nbsp; His stomach rumbled noisily, causing him to release a soft sigh.&nbsp; Judging by how it looked outside, he'd say it was around noon.&nbsp; Hopefully, she hadn't been awake for too long.&nbsp; "Can you do me a favor and go into the kitchen?&nbsp; There's a stack of papers on the edge of the counter.&nbsp; Bring those to me, and we can find something to order for lunch."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>19-11-2014, 21:04:40</strong>
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				Lei didn't want to wake him up. She just thought she would make Adam more comfortable, or he was going to be in pain if he lays for long in that weird position he fell asleep in. She didn't really know what she would do later,but she thought she would go see what sort of food he kept in that fridge. If he was mad at her afterwards it would be his fault, he should have left something for her after all. The thing was, she didn't know how to make food. She always had her meals served to her, but never saw the actual process of cooking.<br><br>She did wake him up though, which wasn't such a bad thing. Adam seemed happy to see her, and even called her ‘kitten’. Decidedly, she was beginning to like that very much. She did sleep well after snuggling to him, so she mewled and nodded to answer his question. She was so afraid of sleeping with him in one bed, but in the end there was nothing to be afraid of. It was good, she felt safe for the first time in so long. Actually, for the first time in her life, she didn't have to fight. At the farm there was so much of them, everybody wanted to be the strongest one. With her first master, she had to fight for her life. Every mistake of hers could have been her last one. At the shelter there was once again a fight for dominance. But here? Here she was the only pet, there was no one to compete with, and Adam wasn't a cruel master. Here she was finally safe, and the safest place last night was her master’s embrace. Now, sitting next to him, wasn’t bad either. Maybe she would end up getting used to&nbsp; being treated as a pet should?<br><br>Besides of noticing that the tv was switched off, he could also notice that the remote was placed on the coffee table and wasn't on the floor anymore. She didn't notice his confusion about the tv she switched off.&nbsp; Unlike him, she didn't like noise when she was about to sleep. Complete silence was much better to calm down from the excitements of the day, and it way easier to sleep when everything was quiet. Granted, yesterday she did fall asleep in front of the tv, but it was because she was absolutely exhausted, and she had no idea what Adam’s movie was about, so it bored her to the point of dozing off. <br><br>She mewled again when he requested she brought him the papers from the kitchen. She heard his stomach, he was at least just as hungry as she was. Plus it must be really late if it was time for lunch already. She went to the kitchen then, only slightly limping because of her leg. The papers Adam wanted were not hard to locate. They were all together on a large, messy pile. She sighed, and proceeded to rearrange them a bit so that she could transport them without losing the half of them on her way. There were several brochures from different pizza restaurants, other offered food she never heard about. The one from the Chinese that was on top of the pile looked quite well, from what she could read, and from the photos, their food seemed decent enough.<br><br>Once back in the living room, she handed all the papers to her master with a happy mewl. The one from the Chinese still placed strategically on top so he could see it first. Next, she hopped on the couch next to him, so she could look with him at all the meal possibilities. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>20-11-2014, 01:29:22</strong>
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				Adam didn't really mind being woken up.&nbsp; It didn't look like she even meant to.&nbsp; Maybe she was trying to help him?&nbsp; Besides, his stomach was telling him that it was well past time to eat.&nbsp; Indeed, he was happy to see her, especially after last night.&nbsp; She had looked so peaceful and calm when she fell asleep in his arms, and had appeared the same way when he left her there that morning.&nbsp; Perhaps he would put off getting her a pet bed, unless she insisted.&nbsp; He wanted to see how she would do in a bed with him for more than one night.&nbsp; Maybe it would continue to help to calm her, and help her sleep better.<br><br>He smiled up to her as she answered his question, and his fingertips began to gently brush along her tail.&nbsp; "I'm glad.&nbsp; See?&nbsp; Sleeping with me wasn't so bad, was it?&nbsp; It sure seemed like it helped you to relax, after a while."&nbsp; It was true, she was his only pet.&nbsp; He couldn't see that changing.&nbsp; One was more than enough for him.&nbsp; Any more, and he'd have no idea what to do.&nbsp; The possibility of him getting a girlfriend and bringing her over was also very slim.&nbsp; After the way his previous relationship ended, he thought it would be best to take a break and remain single for a while.&nbsp; There was much less drama that way, or so he thought.<br><br>The position of the remote didn't even occur to him.&nbsp; He often woke up with it in a different position than he thought he left it, so he didn't think much about it.&nbsp; As for why it may have been turned off, maybe he hit the sleep timer by accident when he put it down.&nbsp; The fact that Lei might have done it didn't enter his mind.&nbsp; "Good girl."&nbsp; He spoke softly, fingers lightly squeezing around her tail to stroke it as she moved away and pulled it from his gentle grasp.&nbsp; His eyes slowly closed as she moved away from him, and the shuffling of papers soon told him that she had no trouble finding what he sent her after.&nbsp; He yawned quietly as he heard her approaching,&nbsp; &nbsp;"Thank you, Lei."&nbsp; An arm wrapped around her waist as she slipped back onto the couch with him, and he slowly slid up to lean against the arm of the couch.<br><br>He had to admit he was impressed by the way she neatly stacked the menus.&nbsp; He hadn't eaten Chinese food in a while, and this one had a few pictures of several different dishes.&nbsp; That would be a lot easier than just guessing, or trying to read them off to her until they found one that sounded good to her.&nbsp; It didn't take long for him to pick out what he wanted.&nbsp; "I think I'm going to have that."&nbsp; His finger pointed to a dish with what appeared to be a pepper printed next to the name to signify that it was hot.&nbsp; General Tso's Chicken.&nbsp; "Do you see anything you'd like to try?"<br><br>Reaching behind him, he picked his cell phone off of the table beside the couch, and started to dial the number.&nbsp; An older Asian woman answered after a few rings, but asked him to hold on for a moment.&nbsp; In the background, he could hear her yelling at someone in her native language.&nbsp; The voice was muffled, as if she had tried to put her hand over the microphone, but didn't do a very good job of it.&nbsp; She apologized for the delay, and asked him what he would like.&nbsp; Adam ordered the chicken he wanted, as well as what Lei indicated that she'd like to have.&nbsp; In addition, he ordered two egg rolls, and asked her to make sure they sent two fortune cookies this time.&nbsp; He didn't know why, but he liked to read them.&nbsp; Perhaps he hoped that the lucky numbers would actually lead to a winning lottery ticket.&nbsp; His credit card number was on file, so that meant he didn't have to give it to them over the phone.&nbsp; Which was good, since his wallet was still upstairs.<br><br>After hanging up, he placed his phone and the menus on the coffee table before pulling Lei in closer.&nbsp; "It should be here in a half hour, give or take a few minutes.&nbsp; After we eat, I'll get dressed and then we'll go out shopping.&nbsp; We need to get food, and some clothes for you...&nbsp; Can you think of anything we might need to get from the pet store?"&nbsp; He asked, knowing she couldn't answer him with words.&nbsp; A simple shake of the head would suffice.&nbsp; If needed, she could point it out to him if they needed to go.&nbsp; He reached up, slowly and carefully stroking his fingers through her hair as they waited for their lunch.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>21-11-2014, 00:13:26</strong>
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				Lei looked curiously at the menu. Apparently Adam took the hint, and opted for the Chinese, as she wanted. Unfortunately, she had no idea what exactly did all the dish names mean. Many of them were not really written in English, it must be in Chinese with an English alphabet. Unfortunately Lei didn't know any other language. There were several pictures of appetising looking dishes, but there was also a list with much more propositions. That Chop Suey thing for instance, what could it be? She did want to try something new though, so she pointed at it and mewed, although there was no picture of this particular dish to guide her choice. Adam would probably think she just pointed at a random line of text in the list. <br><br>He did order the Chop Suey for her though, along with an egg roll and a fortune cookie. It was kind of him to tell them to bring two of them. She wondered what her fortune will be, but knew it must be something nice. She sometimes saw her previous owner eat Chinese food, although he had it prepared by his personal cook, not ordered from a restaurant, and there was always a fortune cookie for dessert. Cole always laughed after eating the fortune, so she figured there were always nice things written on those little papers. <br><br>She mewled to thank Adam after he hung up, and let him pull her closer to him. She was then subjected to more petting, and it wasn't long till she started to purr. She didn't know what to answer him. He would probably want to buy her a pet bed at the store. Why would he let her sleep in his bed again after how she woke him up in the middle of the night? She was pretty sure there was going to be another nightmare tonight as well, and she will wake up in tears again. Lei wouldn't mind to be with him in bed then, so he might comfort her as he did the last time. But then, the last night didn't seem to be as enjoyable for him as it was for her. He did finish it on the couch in the living room after all.<br><br>Then, there were also all the toys normal nekos and their cat cousins enjoyed. But Lei didn't want him to waist money for something she would never use. Even at the shelter, where there was a variety of toys she could play with, Lei never used them, letting the others have more. She wasn't interested in things that were so simple they made her bored after half a minute. She preferred doing things that stimulated her mind like reading, or drawing. Even watching tv was better than playing with some chew toys.<br><br>She just shrugged then, when he asked his question. She didn't know whether they would buy something or not at the pet store, but she sure needed clothes. As it was still quite cold inside, she would have to put her hoodie on to get out, but even wearing it she might be cold. he had nothing for her feet, and nothing to cover her legs. She would be walking though, Adam can't carry her around all the time. <br><br>As she was thinking about that, she didn't even see the time passing, and suddenly somebody was knocking at the door, it must be their food. With the egg roll, it was easy; she could eat it with her hands. But it was a little more complicated with the rest. Along with her Chop Suey in the box, came a pair of wooden chopsticks. While Lei knew how to use traditional cutlery, she was at a loss when it came to chopsticks. She looked at them sceptically at first, but then she figured she would just try imitating Adam. Her first tries were awkward, and her food just couldn't stay between the sticks long enough to land in her mouth. She even growled quietly in frustration, but it only made her want to try harder, until she mastered this weird method of eating. After many other unsuccessful tries, she finally did it, and couldn't help but mew happily at her success before continuing to eat. <br><br>Like before, she didn't finish her meal since it was too much for her, but took the fortune cookie. She opened it, and quickly read the fortune before handling it to Adam. It said : <em>“A fresh start will put you on your way.”</em> She hoped Adam didn't notice that she read it first though. He could read it for her again now she gave it to him. It seemed pretty accurate in her case, she wondered what did he get. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>21-11-2014, 10:26:02</strong>
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				There were quite a few dishes listed on the menu, but roughly a dozen of them had pictures to go along with the names.&nbsp; It was one of the few places that had illustrations, and he thought it might be rather simple for her to pick one of them that looked good to her.&nbsp; His brow furrowed as she pointed to the name.&nbsp; Did she just pick something at random?&nbsp; He ordered it for her, and hoped that she enjoyed it.&nbsp; If not, he could always offer to share his own, but he didn't know whether or not she enjoyed spicy food.&nbsp; He also hadn't known whether or not she would enjoy an egg roll, but if not, he could always eat it himself or save it for later.<br><br>"You're welcome."&nbsp; He spoke to her, acknowledging her little mewl.&nbsp; She was surprisingly polite.&nbsp; At least, he assumed some of her sounds to be those of thanks.&nbsp; There was really no way to know for sure.&nbsp; A brow perked as she began to purr, and he couldn't help but laugh softly as the petting intensified.&nbsp; "You sound so adorable when you purr for me, kitten."&nbsp; He smiled to her, noting the way she shrugged her shoulders in response to his question.&nbsp; Well, if she wasn't sure, he would skip the pet store and see how things went.&nbsp; If she protested to having to share a bed with him again, there was likely some place that would be open late where he could pick up a bed for her if she really needed.&nbsp; As for toys, he would skip the mention of those for now.&nbsp; At least, until he saw how she functioned without them.&nbsp; Besides, he didn't want to spoil her all at once.&nbsp; Something had to be saved for later.<br><br>He rested there with her on the couch, doing nothing more than snuggling with her and affectionately petting her, occasionally giving a gentle rub behind her ears.&nbsp; It was good to see that she wasn't afraid of him, and wasn't shy as he thought she might be.&nbsp; She was remarkably open to his affection and the attention he showed that he wanted to give her.&nbsp; Unlike her animal cousins, she hadn't objected so far, or run off if she felt that it lasted for too long.&nbsp; Time seemed to pass rather quickly.&nbsp; He lost all track of it, his mind focused mostly on her, and how to make her feel at home.&nbsp; When the knock came at the door, he slowly slipped off of the couch and moved to answer it.&nbsp; He had added a tip to his card, so there was no need to exchange money.&nbsp; After signing his name to a receipt, he took the food and poured two glasses of milk before returning to the coffee table.&nbsp; Taking a seat on the center cushion, he started to set it all out for them.<br><br>As mean as it might have been, he didn't offer Lei a fork.&nbsp; He thought it might be humorous to watch her try to use the chopsticks.&nbsp; They could take a bit of getting used to.&nbsp; Trying to hide a little grin, he watched her as she just stared at them, then carefully began to attempt to use them.&nbsp; She might see that Adam was having no trouble at all, snatching up little bites of chicken and rice and bringing them to his lips.&nbsp; He had to bite his lip to keep from laughing as he heard her growl at the wooden tools.&nbsp; When she finally managed to bring a bite to her lips, and made that happy sound, he reached to wrap an arm around her to hug her gently.&nbsp; "Good girl!&nbsp; I'm proud of you.&nbsp; I have to admit, I didn't know if you'd be able to get it.&nbsp; I was just about to finally offer you a fork."&nbsp; A few moments passed, and he reached a rather small piece of chicken.&nbsp; Capturing it between the chopsticks, he offered it up to her lips.&nbsp; "Here.&nbsp; Try this.&nbsp; I will warn you, it's kind of hot, but it's not too bad."<br><br>When it was apparent that she'd had enough, he closed up her box and set it aside.&nbsp; It would go into the refrigerator, along with the remains of his meal.&nbsp; Maybe it would make a decent snack for later, if she enjoyed it.&nbsp; Adam did see her looking at the paper with the fortune on it, his brow furrowing in thought.&nbsp; He quickly dismissed a crazy idea he had going on in his head as she offered him the paper.&nbsp; It made him smile as he read it to her.&nbsp; "A fresh start will put you on your way.&nbsp; Well, the fresh start you've gotten with me has worked out very well so far, hasn't it, Lei?"&nbsp; He broke open his own cookie, eating one half of it as his eyes searched over the little slip of paper.&nbsp; "True happiness is closer than it appears."&nbsp; His head turned toward his new pet as he reached up to delicately stroke behind her left ear.&nbsp; "There might be some truth to that.&nbsp; I'm very happy, so far."<br><br>Like last time, he gave it a little while for their food to digest.&nbsp; However, it wasn't quite as long.&nbsp; It felt like about ten minutes had passed before he stood up and took the remains of their food to store in the fridge for later.&nbsp; As he emerged from the kitchen, he headed towards the dryer.&nbsp; It had stopped running, but for some reason the buzzer had never gone off.&nbsp; At least, not that he was aware of.&nbsp; "Huh...that's strange.&nbsp; There shouldn't be anything wrong with it.&nbsp; It's almost brand new.&nbsp; If it's broken already, someone's going to be getting an angry phone call."&nbsp; He grabbed Lei's hoodie and slung it over his shoulder before closing the door and heading to the stairs.&nbsp; "Come on.&nbsp; We need to get dressed and ready to go.&nbsp; I'm not sure exactly how late the store stays open, but we'd better get going, just in case.&nbsp; We'll go for clothes first, and then we'll get groceries.&nbsp; You can show me what you might want to eat."<br><br>Without waiting for her to follow, he went ahead and headed upstairs.&nbsp; It wouldn't take him very long to get ready.&nbsp; He had mastered the art of waking up late to discover he was almost late for work, and having no choice but to rush everything.&nbsp; It took no more than five minutes for him to prepare.&nbsp; Brushing his teeth, putting on his clothes, and picking his things up off of the desk.&nbsp; His attire consisted of a plain black t-shirt, a pair of blue jeans, some socks, and his sneakers.&nbsp; He would grab his own hoodie before they walked out the door.&nbsp; Since he knew she didn't have any shoes, and his other pair was way too large for her, he fished through his closet for a moment before pulling out a pair of socks for her.&nbsp; They were pink and fuzzy, intended by one of his friends to be a gag gift for him.&nbsp; But here it looked like they would finally get some use after all.&nbsp; They were thick and warm, and should help to keep her feet from getting too cold too fast.&nbsp; After helping her to put them on, he guided her downstairs and to the door.&nbsp; He knew she wouldn't be pleased with what came next, but it had to be done.&nbsp; Adam clipped the leash to the small ring in the front of her collar and wrapped it around his hand before guiding her outside into the cold.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>22-11-2014, 01:25:42</strong>
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				At first Adam’s prize when she finally managed to eat some of her meal was nice to hear, but then he said he was just about getting her a fork. Lei flashed him her best <em>”Are you kidding me?”</em> look, before continuing to eat. He must be watching her many failed attempts with the chopsticks, and enjoying himself at her expense. It didn't matter that she practically massacred her Chop Suey when picking up little pieces with her chopsticks, she finally did it, she showed him! She wasn't sure whether she appreciated being laughed at, even if it came from him. If only she could find a subject where the roles would be reversed, something she was better at than him… She was sure she would make him understand who was best then, but for now she couldn't even think of such a topic.<br><br>She was surprised when he fed her a piece of his chicken, and was a bit sceptical when she bit on it. While the smell of both of their dishes was rather strong, the one of his chicken was clearly dominating over the one of her food. She figured it must be because the chicken was way more spicy, and she was right. The taste wasn't that bad, but Lei definitely preferred milder food. She quickly chewed on the chicken and swallowed, but had to drink some of her milk afterwards, and even then she was still feeling it in her mouth. Fortunately, a few more bites of her own lunch were much helpful. And to think she was considering to ask for the same thing as Adam! She doubted she would be able to eat more than a few bites if she did, and her master wouldn't be too happy with her. He would have wasted money, and she would have been going hungry. The Chop Suey was definitely a good choice, she made a mental note of its name, so that she might ask for it again if they were having Chinese food someday in the future.<br><br>She mewled in agreement as he read her fortune. Yes, that was it. Maybe the paper was right? Maybe she was finally ‘on her way’? Maybe the previous year was some kind of a mistake, like she erred from the right way, and was lost? But now Adam found her, everything would be well. His fortune caused her to blush and mew softly. Lei never thought she would be able to make someone happy, and there he was, telling her she did just that. And she hadn't even been with him for twenty four hours, this must be some kind of a sign. She couldn't know, of course, that those little papers with fortunes were not real fortunes, but they were mass produced in factories instead. To her, those two were accurate, so she chose to believe in them. There were also several numbers written under the sentences on the papers, she wondered what did those mean, and longed for being able to ask. It was impossible though. They were quite happy together as it was, Adam could never discover what a freak she was, or it would surely be back to the shelter for her, and this she wanted to avoid at any price.<br><br>She stood on the couch for a bit longer than him, so he didn't get to see the frightened look on her face when he said that the dryer could be broken. Did she push the wrong button? She just wanted to make the annoying beeping sound stop! What if she pressed something she shouldn't have, and the dryer was as good as trash? No, it was impossible. She did read the instruction manual, and did everything it said. Everything was fine, the machine was <em>not</em> broken, she needed to calm down…<br><br>It was easier said than done though, and when she finally got upstairs, again with the great help of the handrail, Adam was already readying himself in the bathroom. She didn't even think that he might be peeking now, he did see everything that was to see already, and just took of his shirt, and put the hoodie left on the bed for her. It was freshly washed, and smelled so good! Besides dressing herself, she also had to do her hair, which was a complete mess after the night. She located her new hairbrush on the desk, and went to the bathroom to brush her hair in front of the mirror. Fortunately, the mirror was big enough so she could see herself without bothering Adam too much. <br><br>She didn't like what she saw. If somebody compared a picture of her while she was at the farm, and now, he might as well say they were of two different nekos. Her face, while still having the same features, was much thinner, and her eyes didn't have that innocent look anymore. She had to grow up too fast than she normally would have with her first master, and it wasn't a healthy thing. The only thing she judged acceptable now, were her hair, so she will have to take good care of them. Also, the collar was a good choice. It did look quite well on her neck.<br><br>She could have put the socks on her feet herself, but it was actually nicer when Adam was helping. They were rather silly, the flashy pink colour wasn't anything she would normally pick for herself. She wondered where did he get them. Judging by how deeply buried in his closet they were, and by the fact that they were brand knew, she could guess it was some silly gift he forgot about as soon as he put in in the closet. They were warm though, and it was nice to have something on her feet, even they were not shoes.<br><br>She pouted when she saw him approaching with the leash. She never liked being leashed, but she knew it was compulsory if she wanted to be allowed outside. She couldn't help but mewl with a mix of menace and annoyance when he was clipping it to the ring on her collar. She didn't plan on running away at all. She would rather spend their trip perched on her master’s arm than that. But first, she must endure another ride in his oh so awesome car. She never thought she would think that, but she regretted Mr. Cole’s Limo now. At least it was large, comfy, and safe. Especially without the owner inside. She wasn't planning on making a drama either, although the 'Oh shit!' handle would be her best friend during the whole ride. She even dared to look by the windows, and was soon captivated by observing other cars, and people passing by the streets. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>26-11-2014, 13:05:13</strong>
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				Adam frowned when she looked at him like that.&nbsp; Perhaps it had been mean, but he just couldn't help it.&nbsp; She looked so cute when she was struggling.&nbsp; Besides, stopping her before she could prove to herself that she could actually do it might have made her feel bad for giving up.&nbsp; Oh, he was sure there were going to be plenty of things she was better at, but so far, they hadn't really had a chance to explore that.&nbsp; How would he feel when it finally happened?&nbsp; He didn't know, but she'd surely get a laugh or two out of it after this.<br><br>It was true that his chicken was quite potent smelling, but it wasn't as bad as it usually was.&nbsp; It was often much, much hotter.&nbsp; The mildness was the main reason he had offered it to her.&nbsp; That, and because he wanted to see whether or not she liked spicy food.&nbsp; Judging by the way she went for her milk quickly after she swallowed, he would say it might be best to avoid it if possible.&nbsp; That would save some time and frustration later, since he enjoyed the spicier things.&nbsp; He would be cooking for two now, after all.&nbsp; He couldn't just force her to eat things she didn't like.&nbsp; Well, he could, but that would be even more mean than he had been when he was laughing at her.<br><br>A smile crossed his lips as she agreed with the fortune.&nbsp; Most of the time he simply viewed these 'fortunes' as things that caused a chuckle, or made no sense whatsoever.&nbsp; But in this case, he preferred to believe that there could be some truth behind them.&nbsp; He could be it.&nbsp; Her fresh start.&nbsp; A beginning to a happy life, where she wasn't going to be beaten or raped, or treated as less than an animal.&nbsp; He was going to do his best to make sure she stayed happy and was taken care of.&nbsp; That in itself would be the start of his own happiness.&nbsp; He knew that the better he treated her, the more she would be likely to enjoy being around him, spending time together and doing whatever the two of them could find to entertain themselves.&nbsp; She was much different than any pet he'd ever had before, but in a good way.&nbsp; He actually preferred her over the other choices, now that he'd seen what these hybrids could be like.&nbsp; There was no doubt in his mind so far that he had made the right decision.<br><br>The thing with the dryer had freaked him out for a moment, but he soon forgot all about it.&nbsp; He was too excited to worry too much.&nbsp; Though she might not have thought about it, he certainly was peeking at her through the mirror as she took off his shirt.&nbsp; He didn't think she was ugly, nor did he think bad of her just because of her appearance.&nbsp; Yes she was thin, but that would be remedied soon enough.&nbsp; That was why it was so important to him to find foods that she enjoyed.&nbsp; A smile crossed his lips as he watched her put on the freshly cleaned sweatshirt, then move on to pick up her hairbrush.&nbsp; That was something he had forgotten to do for her.&nbsp; Just as she moved into the bathroom, he was finishing up brushing his teeth.&nbsp; He moved to stand behind her just after she had started, and gently took the brush from her hand.&nbsp; His eyes watched her through the mirror as he began to brush her long, beautiful hair, making sure to be careful when he found a spot that was tangled or knotted.&nbsp; Each time he would grip just above the knot and give the hair some slack to keep from tugging on her scalp as he worked out the annoying obstructions.<br><br>He frowned as he saw her pouting at the sight of the leash.&nbsp; "Come on, don't be like that.&nbsp; You know I have to use it.&nbsp; If not, they'll make me pay a fine.&nbsp; Not only that, but they may take you right back where you came from, or worse.&nbsp; I don't want to see that happen to you.&nbsp; Besides, don't you want to make others jealous that you're with me?"&nbsp; He teased, after clipping on the leash.&nbsp; Truly, he wouldn't mind if she clung to his arm, or any other part of him as they moved about town, but he didn't think she was the type to do that.&nbsp; When they got to the car, much to his surprise, it started on the first try.&nbsp; Maybe this would be a good day after all.&nbsp; As he pulled out of his parking space and began to drive, he reached over to very briefly rub behind her left ear.&nbsp; "There's no need to worry, kitten.&nbsp; It may be old and beat up, but I promise you it's safe.&nbsp; Just try to relax and think about the new, pretty clothes we're going to bring home for you."<br><br>It didn't take long for them to arrive.&nbsp; The store he chose wasn't specifically meant for pets, but he knew they would have some nice clothes in her size.&nbsp; The would be nicer than the ones sold for pets, which was another good thing about it.&nbsp; Their parking spot was right next to the door, so they wouldn't have to be out in the cold for very long at all.&nbsp; He turned off the engine and got out of the car before moving to meet her on her side.&nbsp; The first thing he did was to take the leash in his hand, but after that, the arm she was now attached to moved to wrap around her waist.&nbsp; Once they got to the door, he guided her to stand just inside the entrance so they could both take a look around.&nbsp; It wasn't a large place, but it was still decently sized.&nbsp; They sold clothing for men and boys in addition to women and girls.&nbsp; Instead of leading her, he turned his head toward her and smiled.&nbsp; "Show me where you want to go first."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>27-11-2014, 03:48:35</strong>
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				Having her hair brushed was another new experience for Lei. She didn't expect Adam to do it for her in the first place, and he was doing his best to be delicate at that. She did occasionally wince when she pulled at her hair because it was just too tangled, but overall the brushing went quite smoothly. Unfortunately, she didn't know where was her hair tie, so she had to let her hair loose, rather than braiding it didn't get in her way. She had her hair braided when she went to bed last night, so she thought she must have lost her tie somewhere in the bed when she was sleeping, most probably when she was tossing and turning because of her nightmare; it was one more good reason to be annoyed at herself and her twisted brain that wouldn't let her rest peacefully.<br><br>She knew that what Adam said about her being leashed was the truth, but it didn't mean she had to be happy about it. Of course, she didn't want him to be forced to pay a fine, and she absolutely didn't wish to be sent back to the shelter, although she doubted the authorities would take her back from Adam just because she wasn't leashed. Most probably they would just tell him it was the law, make him leash her, and give him a ticket. She wasn't a law expert by any means, but it just sounded logical to her. His remark about making other pets jealous made her snort. She knew he was joking to cheer her up, but there was some truth in his words. He was good looking, even with his clothes on, all nekos were not so fortunate with their masters. And she wasn't even thinking about those whose owners had kids, she pitied them actually. Not that she met that much kids in her life, but those she did were enough to make her want to stay away from them. The miniature humans who came with their parents to the shelter always seemed to put their hands in the pets cages, loved to pet all of them, and often had loud tantrums when the family was leaving without adopting any pet. The poor hybrids who were in a family with kids just couldn't have a calm life, it was inconceivable for her.<br><br>Adam once again tried to reassure her while driving, and while the ear rubbing felt nice, she would prefer if he kept bot his hands on the steering wheel. It was exactly like yesterday, when he was driving her home from the shelter. This time she didn't let him pet her for longer though, but mewled, and shook her head instead. Not that she wanted to be mean, but she really wished him to concentrate on the road. He kept repeating that his car was safe, but he also said it was old and beat up. How come something old and beat up could also be safe at the same time, it made no sense! <br><br>Fortunately, they arrived at their destination in one piece, before the car fell apart. There was even a parking sport just in front of the store he was taking her to. She didn't wait for him to come for her, and simply unbuckled her seatbelt, got off the car, and closed the door behind her. It was only then that he arrived, and passed his arm around her waist. It was nicer to walk like this rather than being dragged behind by the leash, and it also offered her leg some extra support. <br><br>Lei never wen to a clothes shop before, and was quite overwhelmed by what she saw. There were so many of everything, that knew already she would have some&nbsp; trouble choosing what she wants. For a few seconds, she just stood there, her eyes literally glowing from excitement. She observed that there were different sections, one for girls, boys, men and women. Of course, it was the latter that interested her. Looking around the shop, she located it further inside. She couldn't see it from the entrance, but it was written on a sign hanging from the ceiling. She mewled happily when she noticed it, freed herself from Adam’s embrace, and began walking in that direction. She would have run if she wasn't afraid for her leg, and if there wasn't a leash to restrain her. <br><br>Once she began looking through the various outfits on the hangers, Lei figured she could spend long hours here doing just that and greatly enjoying herself. This was awesome, so many things, and for once she could choose! If only that shop clerk girl wasn't looking at her so strangely every tie she passed by, it would be perfect. She passed by her way too often in her opinion, as if the rest of store didn't even exist, and there were no other customers. But Lei decided that she wasn't going to spoil her her fun, and kept looking for something for herself with a big grin on her face. <br><br>She finally chose several skirts, blouses, shirts, even a pair of pants. Since it was cold outside, she also picked a nice coat. She knew well it was too much, and Adam would never buy everything for her, but she had to try all those clothes first anyways. When she was more or less ready, she mewled, and pointed to the sign with ‘Fitting rooms’ written on it, and lead Adam in that direction. He was still holding the leash though, and she couldn't possibly try the clothes while tethered to him, so she mewled pleadingly, hoping he’ll understand what she wants. She also needed some privacy, Adam might know how she looks, but other people didn't, and she didn't want them to learn about her bruises. She needed to lock herself up in the cabin, and it was way too small to fit two people. Her master will have to wait outside. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>20-12-2014, 12:40:23</strong>
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				Adam offered a quiet apology each time he saw her wincing. He was doing his best to avoid hurting her, but her hair was being so damn difficult. It must have been ages since it had been properly brushed. Perhaps this was something he could do for her before bed every day or two, to prevent it from getting in this shape again. He might ask her if she would like to have it braided some time. As for hair ties, he really didn't have anything that could be used for one, aside from a random rubber band that might be laying around the house. It didn't even occur to him to ask her if she wanted any.<br><br>Okay, so he might have exaggerated a little bit when he said the police might take her away from him. That wasn't likely to happen, though it may be a possibility depending on how she behaved out in public. He couldn't help but laugh as he heard her snort, even though his words were only used half-jokingly. It wouldn't surprise him if some pet out there truly did get jealous when they saw how good Lei had it. He had certainly seen a lot of owners out there that were downright hideous. The place he would be taking her to shop wasn't exactly cheap, either. Pets weren't always allowed inside, but from his times shopping there, he knew that there generally wasn't much of a problem, as long as the pet was well-behaved. Hopefully, Lei wouldn't give them any reason to throw them out.<br><br>To him, it wasn't that big of a deal for him to drive with one hand on the wheel. He had done it plenty of times, and it had never caused a problem. When she objected to him petting her this time, he sighed softly and gave up on trying to soothe her through the ride in his far less than impressive car. Thankfully, the trip wasn't that long, and even better, the parking spot was right in the front. With any luck, Lei would find some things that she liked inside. <br><br>As they stood there, just inside the door, Adam could see the store clerk eyeing them curiously, as if to say that she had her eye on them. His arm wrapped just a bit tighter around Lei's waist, and he gripped the leash just a little bit tighter, but didn't pull on it. He had seen someone get thrown out of plenty of places because of their pets, and always felt so embarrassed for them afterwards. He didn't want to be one of them! But she didn't seem the type to cause any trouble. Luckily, there weren't any others around.<br><br>The sound that came from Lei brought his attention back to her, but before he knew it, he was being pulled in a direction of her choosing.&nbsp; He chuckled quietly, giving a gentle tug on the leash in an attempt to get her to slow down and at least allow him time to catch up with her.&nbsp; Adam watched her as she browsed through the clothing, not offering any suggestions, but letting her pick out whatever she wanted.&nbsp; Some were things that he thought she would look quite nice in, while others he hadn't yet formed an opinion on.&nbsp; All the while, he kept his eye on her, watching her face to see what seemed to be a permanent grin.&nbsp; She truly was happy, and rightfully so.&nbsp; This was probably the first time in her life she had ever truly gotten to go shopping for herself, or without being told what to wear.<br><br>When he took the coat to hold for her, he silently hoped that she didn't pick out too much more.&nbsp; It was going to be a strain to be able to pay for all of this as it was, but he wasn't going to complain about it.&nbsp; He nodded his head slowly as she seemed to be asking about the fitting room.&nbsp; Guiding her towards it, he smiled softly at the sound of her mewling.&nbsp; He reached up to gently caress the tip of her ear before unclasping the leash to allow her to enter by herself.&nbsp; Privacy was something he understood the need for, and she would need to learn how to get dressed on her own, if she didn't know how already.&nbsp; He did step in briefly, just long enough to hang the clothes on a hook that was mounted to the wall of the small changing area, but soon backed out to give her room to close the door.&nbsp; "I'll be right out here, okay?&nbsp; Just let me know if you need anything."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>26-12-2014, 02:34:29</strong>
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				Lei did pick quite a lot of clothes, and she knew full well that it was too much. But it was the first time she got to choose something for herself to wear, besides she had no idea how would she look in all those things. Since they were buying brand new stuff, she wanted to look good in everything. Or as good as she could in her current condition at least. All she had until now was that old hoodie. She never even wore pants in her life yet, and wondered how it would feel to have something on her legs. <br><br>She was grateful that Adam allowed her the privacy of the fitting room. She was sure she saw the shop clerk wincing as she noticed it, but she only rolled her eyes at her. She was just going to try on the clothes, not claw at the curtains after all. And it wasn't written anywhere that pets weren't allowed in the fitting rooms. Her master was just outside anyways, so she honestly shouldn't be making any problems. <br><br>Once inside, Lei began to put on what she chose. Every time she had something new on, she got out to show herself to Adam, wondering what his reaction will be. There were a few things she liked on herself, and others that weren't for her at all. Some were too large, even though she picked only the smallest sizes. At the second skirt that didn't fit her, she let out a rather loud, annoyed groan, before putting it on the pile of clothes to put away. Fortunately, most things more or less fit her, and in the end she picked several skirts, shirts, tee-shirts, the one pair of pants, and the coat. <br><br>She folded everything, and brought it to Adam, mewling to ask for his approval. Maybe it wasn't as much as what she originally chose, but it still was quite a bit of clothes. Lei hoped he wouldn't make her put anything back. They still had to get her a pair of shoes and some underwear. With the latter it was easy, there was a whole section with women underwear next to the women’s clothes. She’d just have to grab some panties and socks. She didn't even think about buying a bra. Firstly, she never wore one before, and she wouldn't even have an idea how to get a good one. Secondly, she was well enough walking without a bra for the moment. Maybe later, when she puts on some weight, and her breasts get bigger, she would need one, but for now it wasn't necessary. Plus, she didn't know whether Adam would allow her to wear a bra. Some masters preferred their pets braless, her former master was one of those for instance. <br><br>Once everything was paid for, and they were back on the street, Lei suddenly caught a scent of something smelling really good. She knew what it was, Mr. Cole used to drink a lot of it. It was nothing else than coffee, and the scent came from a Starbucks situated just next to the clothes store. She inhaled deeply the divine scent, and mewled pleadingly as she tugged on her leash. She was never allowed to drink coffee before, but its scent alone was so nice that she was sure it must taste good. She wasn't exactly hungry yet after lunch, but she always had a sweet tooth, and now her body literally needed something sweet. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>31-12-2014, 01:58:03</strong>
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				Adam took a seat in a chair near the fitting room, anxiously awaiting Lei.&nbsp; The store employee passed by several times just to make sure that everything was okay.&nbsp; Or perhaps to make sure that he hadn't wandered off and left his pet unattended.&nbsp; She was being just a bit paranoid.&nbsp; What was the worst that could happen?&nbsp; He'd have to pay for any damage she caused, and they had his payment information on file since he'd shopped there before.&nbsp; They knew exactly who he was.&nbsp; What was the big deal?<br><br>He could hear Lei getting dressed, and rose from his seat each time the door opened to reveal her standing there.&nbsp; Most of what she had selected was rather nice, and it seemed to look good on her.&nbsp; Obviously some things were going to be too loose, given the current state of her body.&nbsp; But surprisingly, some of the garments were somewhat tight-fitting.&nbsp; Others were just perfect, and he made it a point to tell her how good she looked.&nbsp; It was a shock to see that she wanted a few skirts.&nbsp; That was the last thing he had thought she might choose when they first entered.&nbsp; But he had to admit, she looked very good in them.<br><br>When Lei brought the stack of clothing to him, he took it with a smile, and nodded his confirmation.&nbsp; It may have been a lot, but he wasn't going to tell her no.&nbsp; That being said, there may be some times when he would have no choice.&nbsp; The next time the young woman came by to check on them, she would find that the leash had been reattached and was being held securely in his hand.&nbsp; He also handed the pile of clothes to her, and asked her to keep them up front for the moment.&nbsp; There were only a few things left for them to get, but he still didn't want to carry everything around if there was another option.<br><br>The fact that she had neglected to search for a bra had not gone unnoticed.&nbsp; He wasn't going to bring it up to her, though.&nbsp; First of all, he didn't know how she would feel about wearing one.&nbsp; Secondly, it didn't really seem like she needed one just yet.&nbsp; There was also the part where he may prefer to see her without one, but if she had truly wanted one, he would have allowed it.&nbsp; The underwear, however, was a necessity.&nbsp; One she had picked everything she wanted, he guided her up to the registers and paid.&nbsp; Thankfully the total for this trip wasn't as bad as he was expecting.&nbsp; If he had calculated correctly, there should still be a bit of money left for a few others things.<br><br>With the bags in his hands, he guided her out of the store and back onto the street.&nbsp; He had just begun to lead her towards his car when he felt her tugging at him.&nbsp; His brow furrowed as he turned to look at her as she attempted to guide him towards the Starbucks.&nbsp; Coffee sounded like a good idea.&nbsp; He was still tired, but he was nowhere near ready to go to sleep.&nbsp; It wasn't likely that she would be either.&nbsp; A small smile spread across his lips as he let himself be guided towards the coffee shop, where he opened the door for her.&nbsp; Once inside, his senses were assaulted by the scents of several different types of hot beverages.&nbsp; This was intentional of course, as it was meant to have the exact effect that it had just had on Lei.&nbsp; With her and her clothing in tow, he stepped up to the counter and ordered a large caramel latte, with extra whipped cream.&nbsp; Now came the tricky part.&nbsp; What did she want, and how would she endeavor to make her desires known?
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>02-01-2015, 04:14:06</strong>
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				Lei enjoyed showing herself in the new clothes to Adam more than she thought she would. She was a bit scared and unsure of herself when she got off the fitting room in the first outfit, but her master mostly smiled and complimented her. She knew she couldn't look well in everything, but she figured Adam wanted to be nice and make her more confident about her appearance. Last evening he saw her in her full glory, and saw how she was embarrassed aout her body. She really appreciated that he was so supportive. Actually, he seemed to like her in the skirts so much that she almost felt pretty. <br><br>However, she couldn't help but wonder why did he let her do all these things by herself. She picked everything: the clothes, the underwear, the socks, and even some hair accessories. She was also the one to look for them in the store, Adam wasn't helping her in that, just followed her closely, her leash in hand, and approved or not of her choices. He wasn't imposing anything to her though. It was quite strange, usually a master would make all the decisions, with the pet following him, not the other way round. <br><br>Actually, she wasn't even supposed to be smart enough to think about everything she needed. Was it possible that Adam suspected anything? Maybe she wasn't careful enough and showed too much intelligence than she should? She absolutely hated pretending that was a dumb animal, but maybe she should do that for a while, just to be sure that he isn't suspecting anything anymore?<br><br>She surely didn't do a good job at pretending to be an idiot when she guided him to the Starbucks. But then, she did feel the scents before Adam did, and she simply couldn't help herself. It was like she was somehow drawn to that coffee shop. The inside didn't look like what she had anticipated though. Lei believed there would be tables, they would sit, and look at menus, much like what they did when ordering their lunch. Well, there was some sort of a menu. But it was written on boards hanging above the counters, and there were no pictures to guide her. There was no way she could show what she wanted like she did before <br><br>It obviously wasn't the first time Adam was to a Starbucks, since he almost immediately ordered something. He must already know that he likes that particular beverage, but Lei never even drank coffee before. Caramel latte sounded very well, and the extra whipped cream even better. But the other beverages were called just as nicely. From what she could read as she glanced at the board when they were waiting in the line, she could see that there was a pumpkin spice latte, and a caffé mocha. There were of course many others, but she couldn't be looking at that board all the time, and those two caught her interest the most. <br><br>Now, how to communicate what she wanted? When the barista understood that Adam wanted Lei to order something too, he became strangely attentive, as it it was very amusing. “Well hello there, girl!” He said, at which Lei blushed and timidly mewled, half hiding herself behind Adam. If she failed to act like an idiot before, she was certainly doing a good job now, plus the barista was speaking to her as he would to any other pet. “So, what do you want to drink? Looks like you would like something sweet.” Lei mewed again, with a bit more enthusiasm this time, but she was still peeking at the barista from behind her master. “Alright, how about… How about a small, no a medium white mocha? With extra whip cream. Would you like that? If your master is alright with it, of course.” He said, glancing at Adam. Lei couldn't do anything else but mewl as eagerly as she could, and look with pleading eyes at Adam. It was great, she didn't know whether she would like the white mocha, but if it was sweet like the barista said, there were high chances she would. Now, if only Adam agreed to order that for her!
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>03-01-2015, 03:00:16</strong>
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				Adam could sense her uneasiness as she first emerged from the room.&nbsp; The look on her face and the look in her eyes said all that her words could not.&nbsp; While part of the reason for his continued compliments was to make her feel better, he genuinely did think that she looked good when he told her so.&nbsp; Some of the clothes hadn't looked too great, and he wasn't shy to point that out.&nbsp; But for the most part, he was happy with her selections.&nbsp; If he learned nothing else from this shopping trip, at least he learned that she looked damn good in a skirt.&nbsp; Undoubtedly, she would look even better once he helped her to get healthy again.<br><br>Some may have viewed it as strange for him to give her all of these decisions to make.&nbsp; Most men in his position surely would have taken more control.&nbsp; Perhaps he just wanted to help make her feel comfortable, and let her know that her opinion mattered.&nbsp; With regards to the clothing, his decision to make her own selections was made for two reasons.&nbsp; First off, he knew that these garments weren't going to be worn for long.&nbsp; Soon she would need a new wardrobe, and that was likely to be when he would take a more proactive approach to shopping with her.&nbsp; Secondly, he wanted to get an idea of what she liked, or would be willing to wear.<br><br>She certainly was quite a bit smarter than he would have expected.&nbsp; While she was his first experience with a hybrid pet, he wasn't willing to believe that they all possessed this level of intellect.&nbsp; Especially after seeing the others that had been in the animal shelter.&nbsp; Something just wasn't right.&nbsp; So far, all he had to go on was suspicion.&nbsp; There was nothing that could be considered proof that she was smarter than intended.&nbsp; Perhaps he would have to test her in some way.&nbsp; But before he could do much of that, he simply wanted to watch her.&nbsp; Adam had already intended to install a few cheap wireless security cameras around the apartment, to make sure that she stayed out of trouble while he was away at work.&nbsp; With any luck, he would see something that he wasn't supposed to see.<br><br>Starbucks wasn't necessarily his favorite place to get coffee, but he did stop somewhere twice a week on his way to work.&nbsp; If his first choice had a line that was too long, this was his backup option.&nbsp; After placing his order, he watched her closely.&nbsp; Following her eyes and watching her face, hoping that she would give him some sort of hint as to whether or not she was hiding something.&nbsp; When she looked to the board, he began to grow even more suspicious.&nbsp; That wasn't something that an animal would normally do, since he had never even heard of one that could read.&nbsp; Quickly he looked away, a faint hint of a smirk across his lips.&nbsp; Was he just over-analyzing things, or was there really something there to be discovered?<br><br>As the barista turned to her, Adam's gaze shifted between Lei and the man, wondering how she would react.&nbsp; Was she a shy girl, or was she more social?&nbsp; The way she moved to seek shelter behind her Master seemed to hint at the latter.&nbsp; His arm slowly moved behind him, wrapping halfway around her as if to offer his promise of protection.&nbsp; The way she responded to the man's questions was cute, and the tones she used made the message she was trying to convey quite clear.&nbsp; His head turned toward the girl as the barista awaited confirmation, and he saw the adorable way she looked at him, as if she were begging.&nbsp; Carefully, he guided her to stand at his side before turning to face her a bit more fully.&nbsp; "I can't say no to a face like that.&nbsp; Besides, I see nothing wrong with spoiling you from time to time."&nbsp; Since he had been here before, he was aware that they normally wrote their patron's names on the cups, to help know which drink went to which person.&nbsp; "Adam and Lei.&nbsp; We'll be by the window."&nbsp; His hand slid through the loop at the end of the leash, letting it hang around his wrist as he reached out to take her hand.&nbsp; Holding her gently, he slowly guided her to a small table by the window, set back near the corner.&nbsp; "I hope you like it.&nbsp; I come here sometimes on my way to work.&nbsp; When we find something you enjoy, maybe I'll bring something home for you when you've been a good girl."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>04-01-2015, 06:47:21</strong>
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				Lei was surprised at herself when she instinctively hid behind Adam as the barista addressed her, she thought she was feeling more confident by now. But then, when she thought about it, it wasn't that surprising at all. She still wasn't used to interacting with people, and even less to these people being nice to her. After all, although the shelter was a considerable improvement already, her new life began only yesterday. She might have accepted Adam, but she could never know what to expect from everyone else. And frankly, it was better to hide behind her master who would always protect her, than to impulsively defend herself with her claws. She behaved like this for the past year, and maybe it was thanks to this that she was still alive, but now it wouldn't do her anything good. <br><br>Adam wasn't going to let her stay behind him though. Gently, yet firmly, he manoeuvred her to stand next to him and face the barista. The man wasn't all that scary, actually he was being really kind, but she somehow couldn't bring herself to relax. She figured that she really had a problem with people, and serious trust issues, but it wasn't something easy to overcome. <br><br>In the end it wasn't that bad; she got the drink she wanted, and nothing bad happened. Plus she learned something interesting: Adam apparently had a weakness for the look in her eyes when she looked pleadingly at him. That could be useful in the future, even though she wasn't exactly planning to manipulate him into doing many things he wouldn't want. Still, it was impossible for him to always agree with her, and it was nice to have a means to force him, from time to time. <br><br>Lei mewled again, and brightly smiled at Adam when he agreed with the barista’s suggestion, and had to restrain herself from hugging him and licking his cheek to thank him. They were in a public place, and she didn't know how he would react to that. She snorted at his comment about spoiling her ‘from time to time’. So far, he was constantly spoiling her, not that she was going to complain. But also, she was making efforts to be on her best behaviour, so she deserved to be spoiled.<br><br>She wondered why did he give their names to the barista. Was he not going to bring them their drinks to their table? She would have the answer to her question soon enough, for now she just grabbed Adam’s hand, and let him guide her to a table by the window. There were two armchairs facing each other, the small coffee table was placed between them. Lei sat on one of the chairs, and curiously looked around herself. <br><br>There were quite a lot of people in the coffee shop, Adam and her were actually lucky to find a table. Some seemed to be on a date, some worked on their computers, others were reading a book… Several of them had brought their pets. But those were mostly kneeling at their master’s feet in silence, the most fortunate handling a cup of coffee. Lei bit her lower lip, feeling a bit bad for them. She was very lucky to have a master like Adam. He even offered to bring her something she likes as treat sometimes when he gets home from work. She’d just have to keep being on her best behaviour, and she didn't see why she wouldn't be a good girl for him. <br><br>Suddenly, she heard their names being shouted at the bar. So that’s why Adam told them to the barista earlier. Since the guy left the two paper cups at the par, they had to go and bring them by themselves. That was something she could, and would gladly do if only Adam unclipped her leash. She mewled and touched her collar as she rose from her chair, hoping he would get the hint.<br><br>Once she was free, she walked to the bar, and retrieved the two paper cups with their names on them. By the time she got there, the barista made three other drinks, so she had to select the right ones among a few practically identical cups. When she arrived back to their table, she gave Adam his caramel latte without hesitating, and sat down herself, immediately taking a sip of her own beverage. It tasted so good that she couldn't help but let out a little moan. She liked sweet cream already, but whipped cream was even better! The whole beverage was very sweet almost too much, but the shot of espresso added just enough bitterness to make it perfect. She savoured a few sips, and put her cup back on the table. She wondered if her master enjoyed his drink as much as she did hers. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>08-01-2015, 12:30:56</strong>
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				Adam knew that it would likely take quite a bit of time and practice before Lei felt comfortable enough around other humans to lose that instinct to hide.&nbsp; Hopefully she would learn to trust him enough to protect her, even when she wasn't seeking shelter behind her Master.&nbsp; He had no doubt that she was capable of protecting herself, but if he had his way, that wouldn't ever be necessary again.&nbsp; Moving her from behind him was his way of making her face the world, and the way he held her afterwards was a way of telling her that he wouldn't let anything bad happen.<br><br>He hoped that his words wouldn't come back to haunt him.&nbsp; That look of hers was something he was going to have to learn to resist.&nbsp; She was a smart girl.&nbsp; Smart enough to learn to exploit that if he gave her the chance.&nbsp; While he may be spoiling her rotten now, that wasn't likely to be the case forever.&nbsp; If she had hugged and licked him as he consented to the barista's selection, he probably wouldn't have minded.&nbsp; Affection, at least on that level, wasn't something he expected from her, but it would have been a pleasant surprise regardless of whether they were in public or private.<br><br>As he led Lei to their seats, his fingers laced between her own.&nbsp; He gave her hand a gentle squeeze as his head turned towards her with a smile upon his lips.&nbsp; When he finally released her and the two sat down, he hooked his foot beneath the front of her chair and dragged it just a little bit closer to the table.&nbsp; The leash was still around his wrist, though he didn't grip it with his hand.&nbsp; Could it be that he trusted her to behave, and not to try to roam around?<br><br>It felt good to be sitting again.&nbsp; The damage Bella had done to his leg was still giving him trouble, though the pain had lessened.&nbsp; Hopefully it would be better by the time he had to go back to work.&nbsp; His eyes slowly scanned the coffee shop, watching the other patrons as they went about their business.&nbsp; For him, it seemed normal to see so many people gathered around.&nbsp; This place was usually fairly busy.&nbsp; Still, he wasn't accustomed to seeing many other pets in here.&nbsp; Sure, there was an occasional dog or two, but he hadn't seen too many hybrids and those he had seen were usually kept out on the patio at one of the tables there.&nbsp; After a moment, his gaze shifted back to Lei in time to catch the way she captured her lip between her teeth.&nbsp; In an attempt to distract her, he started to talk to her.&nbsp; "Are you enjoying your day so far?&nbsp; I bet it's nice to be able to get out of the house.&nbsp; Are you happy with your clothes?&nbsp; Can you think of anything else we might need to get you?"<br><br>When their names were called, he started to rise from his seat, but she beat him to it.&nbsp; There was a brief moment of indecision when he saw her reaching up to her collar.&nbsp; After a few seconds, he smiled warmly and reached up to unclasp the girl's leash.&nbsp; "Alright, but be careful.&nbsp; I'll be watching."&nbsp; He warned her, slowly sitting back down.&nbsp; His eyes followed her as she went up to the bar, and he saw that theirs weren't the only drinks sitting there.&nbsp; To his surprise, it didn't seem to take her long at all to pick theirs out.&nbsp; He could see their names written on them, but he couldn't help but get a little bit suspicious.&nbsp; For her to immediately pick their drinks out from among the others was a bit strange.&nbsp; She may have seen her own name in writing before and been able to recognize the way it looked, but she had never seen his.&nbsp; His brow furrowed in confusion briefly as she turned and made her way back to the table.<br><br>When Lei sat back down, he smiled up at her as he took the cup in his hand.&nbsp; Again, she chose correctly.&nbsp; As he took a sip from his coffee, he toyed with the end of the leash in his palm.&nbsp; It wouldn't hurt to leave it off for a moment longer, would it?&nbsp; Part of him wanted to question her, but this wasn't the right place to do it.&nbsp; Even if he did, he wasn't likely to get any information out of it.&nbsp; Though he suspected that she could read, he knew that she couldn't speak.&nbsp; Upon hearing the small moan that escaped Lei's lips, he laughed softly at the sweet sound.&nbsp; "I guess that means you like it?"<br><br>A lot of the drinks here were rather sweet.&nbsp; He preferred it that way, since the coffee itself was usually quite bitter, and often needed something to help balance it out.&nbsp; Too bitter for his liking.&nbsp; "Mine is pretty good, too.&nbsp; This is what I usually get when I come in here.&nbsp; Just be sure to gently swirl it around in the cup every few minutes, so all the chocolate doesn't sink down and stick to the bottom of the cup."&nbsp; After taking another sip from his cup, his arm extended towards her in offering.&nbsp; "Do you want to try mine?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>09-01-2015, 04:02:18</strong>
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				Lei was a bit surprised when Adam’s fingers laced between hers. She thought she would only grab his hand and let him lead her to the table, but the gesture was quite different from the one of a master leading his pet. It felt much more intimate, and she wondered whether all the pets were as well treated by their masters as she has been so far. Lei wouldn't blame Adam if he dragged her behind him and made her kneel on the ground at his feet. That’s what Mr. Cole used to do, and she was used to such a treatment. Her former master would never take her hand so delicately, let alone lace his fingers with hers. Actually, the last time he grabbed her arm, he was brutal, and it was only to bring her closer so he could slap her. It was just before she decided to run away.&nbsp; <br><br>Right now though, Lei didn't even think about escaping. She was having way too much fun with Adam, and she felt safe knowing that he would always protect her. Plus, he seemed to trust her enough not to keep her on a short leash. Did he instinctively know that she would behave? Or was he only putting her to a test? If she did try to escape from the café, it would give him enough reason to bring her back to the shelter, or at least keep her locked in a cage all the time. But for that he should buy a cage first, she didn't see anything like that in his apartment. Lei sincerely hoped she would never have to be confined in a cage again. She had enough of that in the past year, although it was worse in the shelter that at Cole’s. In the shelter the cages were locked, and there was no way of opening them without a key that was out of her reach, whereas Cole ‘locked’ her cage only with a latch. It was really easy to open it and wander around his manor at night, when everybody else was asleep, then come back and lock herself in the cage again. <br><br>She noticed how relieved he was to sit down. His leg must still hurt him for sure. That Bella! At this moment Lei regretted that she didn't hurt her more than she did by lightly scratching her. Adam didn't deserve to suffer because of a jealous poor excuse for a neko. Bella might be in heat when Adam visited the shelter, but it was not an excuse for her behaviour. When she was in heat, she controlled herself way better than that. Actually, it wouldn't be too long now before it was time for her cycle, she should be on her guard. She didn't want to assault Adam like a common whore and make him freak out!<br><br>She wasn't paying attention to Adam as she was looking around her, and she gasped from surprise as she felt her chair moving closer to him. But as soon as she understood what happened, she began to giggle, finding it funny that he didn't want to have seat too far away from him. But maybe it was so he could speak to her without shouting. Unfortunately she couldn't really answer his questions, other that with a bright smile and a few enthusiastic mewls. She still didn't dare to hug him, but she decided to do that once they were back to his apartment.&nbsp; Of couse she was enjoying her day and the opportunity to be outside. And she loved the new clothes she picked. His last question was more difficult to answer though. They still needed to get her a pair of shoes, how to tell him that? She bit her lip again, as she always did whenever she was thinking about something, and slightly lifted her foot, just to show him what she ad in mind. The fuzzy socks she was wearing were all dirty now, and her feet were cold, but it was still better than walking barefoot. She winced as she lifted her injured foot, but only for a second, not wanting to make Adam worry. Besides, it didn't hurt that much anymore. Maybe the vet wasn't right, and her ankle wasn't that badly twisted as he said? Maybe it was just a minor injury? How could he tell without looking inside her foot anyways?<br><br>To prove her point, she insisted on fetching their drinks, fortunately Adam didn't hesitate too log about releasing her from the leash. He did warn her that he would be watching her all the time though, although in Lei’s opinion it wasn't necessary. Why would she do anything stupid when she was just about to enjoy a treat? She was so excited about trying coffee for the first time, that she didn't notice the concerned look on Adam’s face. She didn't even think that she might have done weird for a pet. She was just being a good girl bringing her master a drink, nothing more. <br><br>Once again she mewled, confirming that she liked her white mocha very much. It was the sweetest thin she ever drank, and she absolutely loved everything sweet. It was way better than just milk, even if she liked that as well. She was curious how Adam’s drink tasted, and she gladly accepted to try it when he offered. There was the same coffee as in her drink, but instead of chocolate,there was caramel. She liked it too, but she preferred her drink nonetheless. After a few more sips from her own cup, she figured she should propose some of it to Adam. She swirled the cup as he told her to do before, and handed it to him with a mewl. <br><br>When they both finished their coffees, they had to get up and continue their shopping. Lei began to imagine what sort of shoes would she like to buy. Most women she saw during the last year used to wear insanely high heels, something she would never think on putting on her feet, but then those women also wore very little clothing, and didn't do much besides sitting on Mr. Cole’s and his guests laps and making them feel good. Some of them made a weird dance around a pole, and Lei never knew how could they keep standing and moving so graciously on those heels of theirs. No, she would prefer something quite different. The girl at the shelter used to wear nice boots. They looked fine with a skirt, and with pants too. Maybe she would find something like this, if her master allows her again to choose freely what she wants, that is. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>10-01-2015, 06:49:41</strong>
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				Adam would admit that it may have been a bit odd, the way he held her hand like that.&nbsp; But he wanted her to feel that he cared for her.&nbsp; He also hoped that it would help to put her a bit more at ease.&nbsp; It should have been hard to miss the fact that he was much different than her last owner, and different than other humans, in general.&nbsp; He hadn't lifted a finger to hurt her, nor had he even been rough with her.&nbsp; Of course, she hadn't done anything wrong to give him the urge to discipline her, so that might have been one reason.&nbsp; Truthfully, he didn't have any intent to harm her unless he felt that was the only way to get through to her.&nbsp; So far she had done nothing to give the impression that it would be needed.<br><br>The reason he had mentioned keeping an eye on her was not because he was worried she would run, but because he wanted her to know that he wouldn't let anything happen to her.&nbsp; He wanted her to feel safe in his presence, even if she wasn't by his side.&nbsp; There wasn't much doubt that she was going to behave.&nbsp; Though he couldn't explain it, it was like he knew that she was going to be good for him.&nbsp; He was so much different than anything in her past life.&nbsp; He was good to her.&nbsp; She seemed like a smart girl.&nbsp; It would be foolish for her to do anything to jeopardize all that he had done, and was likely to continue doing for her.<br><br>A cage had been among his first thoughts when he picked her up, but the more time he spent with her, the less he wanted to place her in one.&nbsp; At this point in time the most he may do was to keep her locked in the bedroom while he was away.&nbsp; She would be able to move around, get to a bathroom, and rest comfortably in his absence.&nbsp; Of course, she wouldn't be able to go for food or drink, so he would have to figure something out there.&nbsp; Maybe a small refrigerator in the room.&nbsp; Over time, if she made him feel comfortable with allowing her more free reign of his home, he would let her roam freely.<br><br>Heat.&nbsp; Now there was something that he hadn't considered.&nbsp; What would he do with her when that happened?&nbsp; He would have to keep a closer eye on her, that's for sure.&nbsp; While he wasn't sure exactly how a hybrid would handle it, he assumed that she might attempt to break free in an attempt to hunt down someone to sate her urges.&nbsp; That would be a time when it might become necessary to keep her under lock and key.<br><br>The way she reacted to being scooted towards him was rather cute.&nbsp; It was good to hear her laugh.&nbsp; Honestly, he just wanted to have her closer.&nbsp; Her mewling was something that would likely always make him smile.&nbsp; Such a sweet, happy sound.&nbsp; His eyes lowered to her foot as she lifted her leg, and it didn't take him long to figure out what she was trying to say.&nbsp; They had forgotten to get her some shoes.&nbsp; Hopefully she wouldn't want something extravagant like most girls would.&nbsp; Something kind of simple would be good, though she would also need something to help keep her feet warm during the winter.&nbsp; Footwear likely wouldn't need to be replaced for quite a while, so this was going to be a time where he would offer more input on the selection.<br><br>Hearing her response to his question about her drink, he laughed softly.&nbsp; "I'm glad you like it, kitten."&nbsp; As she took his drink, he watched her to see the look on her face.&nbsp; It looked like she liked it, but the way she quickly went back to her own told him that she preferred what the barista had suggested for her.&nbsp; Adam slowly reached across the table, thumb extending to brush across her lower lip.&nbsp; When he pulled back, Lei would be able to see a bit of whipped cream on his finger.&nbsp; What happened next may have seemed a bit odd.&nbsp; He brought the finger to his lips and licked it clean, getting a small taste of chocolate along with it.&nbsp; <br><br>His arm extended to take her cup when it was offered, and he was surprised to find that most of it was gone already.&nbsp; Either she was just really thirsty, or really liked it.&nbsp; "Thank you."&nbsp; After taking a small sip, he handed it back.&nbsp; It was something he had before and enjoyed, just not enough to get it on a regular basis.&nbsp; He had always been a fan of caramel, though.&nbsp; It didn't take long for the two of them to finish.&nbsp; After throwing the cups away he had little choice but to clip the leash back onto her collar so they could leave.&nbsp; He collected their bags and took them back to the car before the two of them made the short walk to a shoe store on the corner.&nbsp; "Let's take a quick look around and see if there's anything you might like.&nbsp; I have no idea what size you wear.&nbsp; That shouldn't be too hard to figure out, though."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>19-01-2015, 04:24:10</strong>
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				Lei couldn't help but laugh when Adam scooted her closer to him. She didn't expect that, and it was kind of fun to slide across the floor while sitting on a chair. She couldn't remember when was the last time when she overtly laughed simply because she was having fun. She did snort quite a lot, but it wasn't the same. People and other pets could be so silly sometimes, that it was impossible to stay stoic all the time. But it wasn't the same. Seeing irony in some situations wasn't like just having fun at all. It was rather sad in the long term, she didn't even have anyone to share her observations with, and felt that she was the only one to see that silliness in others.<br><br>With his small gestures Adam did manage to put her more at ease, and to stop thinking how privileged she was compared to all the other pets in the coffee shop. For a brief moment, he made her feel like she was a real person, not just an animal. However, this was precisely what she was, no matter if she liked it or not. She couldn't even walk down the street without being leashed! And he just had to remain her that he was watching when she went to fetch their drinks. Honestly, it wasn't anything too difficult for a half intelligent pet to do, right? She didn't get that Adam only meant to protect her, and was a bit annoyed at him for that remark.<br><br>She didn't let it spoil her day though, and was determined to keep enjoying herself; the delicious taste of coffee helped her a lot in that task. In fact, she was savouring her delicious drink so much that she didn't notice there was some whipped cream on her lip, and was quite startled when Adam brushed it off with his finger. Once she understood what he did, she couldn't help but blush from embarrassment. She must have looked funny with the white cream on her lip, and Adam didn't only clean her, he also licked it from his finger! For a second she wondered how it would feel if he licked it directly from her lips, but quickly dismissed the thought. Why would her master do such a romantic gesture? For sure he just didn't want her to look like a complete idiot while walking at his side. The appearance of a pet said a whole lot of things about the master after all; she should always try to look her best for him. <br><br>Lei couldn't hide her annoyance when it was time for her to be leashed again, but she didn't protest and obediently lifted her chin so he could easily clip the lead instead. She only let out a sigh and rolled her eyes. She definitely didn't like to be restrained by anything, and would jump at every opportunity to be at least relatively free. Maybe at the shoe shop Adam would unleash her again?<br><br>Unfortunately, the leash stayed on. The shoe shop was very different from the clothes store, but Lei figured out quickly where the shoes that might interest her were. Once again, it was her first first trip to such a shop, and she wanted to examine practically everything displayed at the women’s section. Firstly, there were the high heeled sandals, similar to those the dancers would wear. Lei remembered one night when Mr. Cole and his friends thought it would be so funny to see her walking in heels, and she was forced to put on a pair. As expected, she didn't make more than a few steps before tripping and miserably falling to the ground. They laughed so hard at her that night, she felt awful and she was hurt, but she had to stay and endure them until they went away and she was caged for the night.<br><br>Now, Lei did pick a pair or two of the sandals just to look at them, but quickly put them back. Looking at her master, she figured he wouldn't let her have them anyway, even if she wanted. She picked and examined several other models, some with heels, others completely flat, but it was the boots she was looking for. Of course, they had to be at the far end of the shop, and she mewled with satisfaction when they arrived to them. She chose a few that she liked, and brought them to Adam, wondering which ones he liked best. In her mind they would all look well with the clothes they bought earlier. With a happy mewl, she presented him five different boots, and waited for the verdict. <br><br>She just didn't know what the numbers written on the shoe boxes meant. Surely, it must be the size of the shoes, but what was her size? She used to wear snickers at the farm, and remembered that they always gave her new ones as she grew up, but she never knew that shoe sizes were coded with some numbers. But then, her master was there, he must have more knowledge about those things, and he would help her. She was all ready to try whatever he gave her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kiurial</strong> on <strong>23-01-2015, 02:56:59</strong>
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				Hearing her laugh was something that caused a wide grin to form.&nbsp; He was glad to see that she was enjoying herself like this.&nbsp; That was a trend he hoped to be able to continue, even if he couldn't afford to take her out often.&nbsp; There were fun things they could do at home, too.&nbsp; He just had to discover what it was the she might like to do.&nbsp; Learning more about her was going to be very difficult, since she did not have a way to convey her thoughts through speech.&nbsp; He would have to be very attentive, and learn to pick up on the tones of her sounds, as well as other things.&nbsp; Hopefully it didn't take him too long.&nbsp; It seemed to be going well so far.<br><br>In a way, Adam did want her to feel privileged.&nbsp; He wanted her to know that she had it much better than some others did, and certainly much better than she had in her last 'home'.&nbsp; Knowing just how good he was to her, compared to others, should serve to put her more at ease with him.&nbsp; In time, he hoped that she would learn to feel safe around him.&nbsp; Perhaps even comfortable.<br><br>It was cute, seeing her blush like that.&nbsp; It hadn't been his intended reaction when he reached out to clean her lip.&nbsp; She had looked rather funny, and wanted to avoid her getting upset by people looking at her strangely.&nbsp; That small bit of cream had still tasted sweet, carrying a hint of the coffee's flavor with it.&nbsp; There was a possibility that some day he may wipe up such a mess with his tongue.&nbsp; But this was neither the time nor the place for that.&nbsp; Imagine the strange looks and comments they might get if it looked as if he were kissing her in public.&nbsp; There were many people that were far less than tolerant of inter-species relationships.&nbsp; But that did get him thinking...what would it be like to kiss her.&nbsp; Would it feel the same?&nbsp; More importantly, how would she react to it?&nbsp; He wasn't particularly fond of being scratched, which was likely to be her first defense if she felt uncomfortable with it.<br><br>Unfortunately for Lei, the leash was something she was going to have to grow accustomed to.&nbsp; It wasn't up for debate, at least not in public.&nbsp; But at least he didn't force her to wear it when they were at home.&nbsp; Once they got into the store, he was happy to let her guide him.&nbsp; His brow furrowed as he caught her looking to the sandals.&nbsp; It was much too cold for those, and the heels made them look a bit uncomfortable.&nbsp; Not only that, but he wouldn't even allow her to wear them until he was certain that her ankle was fully healed.&nbsp; Another injury wasn't something he was willing to risk right now.&nbsp; His head shook slowly when Lei looked to him to show his disapproval.<br><br>Some pairs that she selected looked rather nice, but the weather was still an issue.&nbsp; Maybe he would bring her back to get a pair during the summer.&nbsp; Thankfully, it looked like their next destination was the section with all the boots.&nbsp; Adam followed close behind her, making sure to give the leash a little bit of slack.&nbsp; She looked happy to see them, and the little sound she made proved it.&nbsp; Examining each selection she made, he found that she had pretty good taste.&nbsp; Some of the pairs of boots would surely look very good on her, though there was one pair he put back almost instantly.&nbsp; They reminded him of the kind a prostitute might wear.&nbsp; No way in hell would he let her wear those.<br><br>Two pairs out of the others were obviously too large for her, so he swapped them for others that were a bit smaller.&nbsp; With the four boxes in his arms, he guided Lei to sit in one of the chairs that were scattered around the store.&nbsp; Kneeling in front of her, he removed the lid of one of the boxes and took out the boot that had been inside.&nbsp; "These aren't as massive as the first pair you picked up.&nbsp; I'm hoping that they'll fit.&nbsp; If not, we'll pick up another size."&nbsp; One hand cradled the back of her calf to keep her leg lifted as the other began to slide the boot over her foot.&nbsp; So far, it looked as if it might fit.&nbsp; "Push for me, kitten.&nbsp; See if you can work your foot down in there."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Pet Unlike Any Other (Kiurial &amp; Elvenslave)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elvenslave</strong> on <strong>27-01-2015, 02:11:29</strong>
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				Leis reaction to being kissed, or to any other too intimate gesture from Adam, or anyone else for that matter, would probably be scratching. If he took her by surprise, like he did when wiping the whipping cream from her lip, her instincts would take over, and she would defend herself, like she used to do for the past year. She was still learning that being touched should be a nice experience. Snuggling with her master at night certainly was, but it wasn't the same situation. Actually, he was lucky to back off so quickly. If his finger stayed for longer on her lip, she would have protested instead of only staying surprised. <br><br>In the shoe shop, she figured that Adam&nbsp; might want to help her, and prepared herself. It didn't surprise her when he seated her on one of the chairs, but she just had to chuckle when he kneeled before her. He looked so funny in that position! As she was shorter than him, she always had to look up if she wanted to see his face. For once the roles were reversed, and she could look down at him. <br><br>At first she didn't really know why he rejected that one pair of boots. Lei thought they would do good for the cold weather since they were over the knee, but then maybe it was because of the stiletto heel? That couldn't be good for her ankle, but was there another reason? Was it because they were made of a&nbsp; shiny plastic-like fabric? She didn't like it that much herself, the leather of the other boots was much nicer, but if those shoes could keep her warm…<br><br>Anyways, she still had four pairs of boots to try. As she predicted, Adam knew much more about the sizes than she did. She couldn't get how quickly did he pick the one he thought would be fitting her. Was he string at her feet last night when she was sleeping, or what? She could have put the boot on herself, but it felt nice how he gently cradled her calf and guided her foot into the shoe. She mewled in agreement as he asked her to push, but it proved to be quite a difficult task. She groaned in frustration, and noticed a zipper on the side. She mewled again and unzipped it, making it way easier to put it on. After she tried it, she zipped it back again, and lifted her leg for Adam to examine. It seemed good enough, not too small, nor too big either. The best way to know was to walk a bit in it though, so she hopped off her chair and took a few steps. Fortunately it was quite comfortable, Adam picked her side well. Apparently she wore a ‘7’, whatever it meant.<br><br>She tried the remaining three pairs the same way. One of them was surprisingly too tight for her. She mewled, shook her hair, and put it off&nbsp; as soon as she had it on her foot. When she was done, it was time to decide. Lei didn't know what to pick, she like all of them equally, so she looked questioningly at Adam and mewed. Maybe there was one pair he liked best on her? She really wasn't sure, and she would agree to anything he might choose. <br><br>After Adam paid for the boots, it was time for the last shop: the groceries store. It was by far the one with the most people inside, and the noisiest one. Lei felt a bit overwhelmed as soon as they stepped inside, and the various doors coming from everywhere around her, didn't help to regain her composure. She already had to control herself not to have a sneezing attack, the shoe shop from before was so much nicer! She also didn't really know what sort of food she liked, besides steaks and take away Chinese. It’s not like she was used to a varied and balanced diet. <br><br>She was curious though, and if she wasn't afraid to embarrass Adam, she would gladly pick every single thing and thoroughly examine it. She spotted several children randomly taking things and putting them in their parents carts. They had not the slightest idea what they were picking, they probably just like the bright colours of the packings. The parents were of course putting everything back to the shelves, but some of the kids didn't like it at all and were arguing. Lei wondered how it could be that most of the children could be quietly sitting in the special seat on the cart, and others were so rude. <br><br>One of those kids squealed in delight when he spotted her passing by with Adam. She didn't like it at all, and was glad that they didn't need anything from that particular shelf. Suddenly, Lei could hear the boy telling his mother something about a ‘pretty kitty’ and wanting to pet it. Fortunately the woman had some sense, and told him to stay quiet and take the cereals he wanted. The boy however, was determined to have his way. He screamed “But I want to pet the kitty!”, and began to run towards Lei And Adam. Unfortunately, of fortunately, depends for whom, he tripped, and pathetically fell on the floor. Immediately he began to scream and cry. It startled Lei so much that she mewled loudly in fear and impulsively grabbed Adam’s arm, lightly scratching it. She didn't notice that detail though, too busy staring at the crying child with her eyes wide open, wondering what happened, and thanking her luck that he didn't make it to her. Who knows what she would do if he actually managed to try petting her? Only Adam was allowed to do that! She was so fascinated and scared by the boy’s tantrum, that she kept squeezing Adam’s arm, not even aware that she could be hurting him. 
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