Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread
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				Title: <strong>Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenolord</strong> on <strong>15-02-2011, 06:15:42</strong>
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				Central City was a large, bustling metropolis situated in the Northern American Republic. With a population of eleven million and a size which dwarfs the cities of the older United States of America, Central City is the financial, residential and commercial of the NAR. Built in a large square, the city is divided into nine districts. Starting from the north west corner, there is the Market District, Residential Suites, Electronics District, Commercial District, Red Light District in the center, Entertainment District, Transportation District, Financial District, and finally, Slums.<br><br>Situated on the corner of Main Street and Broadway, in the middle of the posh Red Light District is a rather large building furnished in faux gold and silver, making the strip clubs and erotic dance theaters look like grime in comparison. This building is a pawn shop, owned by a strange, yet beautiful woman named Maria Despair (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t297/XenoGuy/1-2168396-8697-t.jpg), her shoulder-length green hair falling sweetly around her face, framing her smile perfectly, while her red eyes reel you into a blissful oblivion. Emerging from a heavy iron door with a young woman in tow, she gives her a sweet smile as she accepts a large sum of cash from her. Counting as her partner flips the papers into her hands, she double-checks the sum.<br><br>"Here you are, Maria. Thousand dollars, as we discussed." Maria smiles and accepts the money, turning her attention to the woman.<br><br>"And what of you, Sera? Are you satisfied with your purchase?" The red-headed woman gives a weak smile and a vigorous nod.<br><br>"Oh, am I. I don't think I'll be able to walk for another three days... Valdaranna's so... good." Maria laughed as she pocketed the money and gave the woman a hug.<br><br>"Well, hurry back, Sera. Val gets so lonely when she doesn't feel your touch for too long." Sera laughed and nodded as Maria opened the heavy oak door which lead to the pawn shop proper. "And don't let your work get you so stressed. It's bad for your pretty complexion." Sera let out another hearty chuckle and gave Maria a salute, hobbling out of the shop. Returning to the counter, Maria had just enough time to inhale before greeting another customer. "Good afternoon, and welcome to Central City Cash and Pawn. My name is Maria, the owner. Is there anything particular you're looking for today?" She smiled to the newcomer, flashing fang and courtesy.
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				Post by: <strong>CaringGuy</strong> on <strong>15-02-2011, 20:34:45</strong>
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				&nbsp; Having traveled along the streets of Central City, Celeste had finally managed to find his way to the pawn shop of Maria Despair.&nbsp; After having been touched by the Wise One, somehow all signs seemed to point to this one location.&nbsp; This was to be the center of his awakening.&nbsp; As he had been told time and time again in his dreams, today would be the day he would become an Item.&nbsp; It had been predetermined.&nbsp; There was no walking away from destiny.&nbsp; Though his hand trembled at the mere thought of any form of prostitution, his spirit had to leave all remnants of his past life behind.&nbsp; To embrace every sort of love was the first step in his journey. Taking a deep cleansing breath in and out, he opened the door and entered.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; Celeste bowed politely and approached the counter.&nbsp; Looking Maria firmly in the eyes, he spoke in a smooth and gentle manner.&nbsp; “Are you currently accepting any…”&nbsp; Closing his eyes, he briefly delved into the spiritual state of the surrounding to remember the title.&nbsp; “… Items? You are Maria?“ Smiling in the best manner that his ascended being could allow, he was entirely incapable of expressing warmth.&nbsp; Celeste couldn’t help but wonder whether that was why he was sent here.&nbsp; To understand what it is to be human.&nbsp; To come back to having a basic grasp of what it is to feel things once again.<br><br>&nbsp; Despite the coldness of his disposition, Celeste had thick black shoulder length hair with eyes that complimented with the same color.&nbsp; His gray robe cut down the middle of his chest in a v-shape, revealing a bit more of his lean tender frame than would be typical of other Netherbeings.&nbsp; The pale cleansed complexion of his skin seemed to be in sharp contrast to his garb, which looked as if it had been washed with grime and dirt.
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				Post by: <strong>Sethala</strong> on <strong>16-02-2011, 02:48:10</strong>
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				Reann huddled against the wind as she made her way to Mistress Maria's pawn shop.&nbsp; A good friend of hers, Castora, had told her about this place, that it had a way to... how did she put it, again?&nbsp; "Ease away all your financial troubles, if you were truly desperate."&nbsp; Well, she was certainly desperate, that's for sure.&nbsp; Hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, thanks to her good-for-nothing boyfriend and some sleazy banks he knew.&nbsp; He had taken out more money than she could possibly repay, the first month's payment would have been more than a year's salary!<br><br>And so, she found herself wandering into the door of Mistress Maria's shop, her only possessions the clothes she wore - the banks had taken her home and everything else earlier today.&nbsp; She glanced around for the owner, finding her with ease.&nbsp; She shrunk back a bit from her presence - this was not a woman that was easily taken advantage of, she could tell.&nbsp; She only hoped that Maria could help her...<br><br>She stepped forward and asked, "Mistress Maria, I am in desperate need of finances.&nbsp; I was told that you could help me... unfortunately, all I have to offer in return is.. myself," she said hesitantly, finishing in a near whisper, her body almost shaking with nervousness.&nbsp; She truly had no idea what she was getting into...
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				Post by: <strong>subrob99</strong> on <strong>16-02-2011, 04:14:42</strong>
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				After driving all not and getting lost several times I finally make it to Central City. Not knowing what to expect since I just heard a bout the place at the bar in Florida. A little nervous I open the doors and make my way to the back of the store. I ask the first person I see" is this Mistress Maria's Pawn shop".&nbsp; I am here to give my self up as an new item in hopes of a better life and would sacrifice what ever it takes. 
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				Post by: <strong>Xenolord</strong> on <strong>16-02-2011, 04:30:42</strong>
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				"Three so desperate in one day?" Maria asks, looking over the lean framed Netherbeing, the beautifully proportioned Nekomimi, and the rugged-looking human with a descerning eye, one honed through centuries of life. Her crimson gaze sways to the Netherbeing, then to the Nekomimi, and then to the Human, then pan back to the Netherbeing. "A Netherbeing... a cute Nekomimi... and a normal, run of the mill little boy. How adorable." She straightens herself up and swings the bar door open.<br><br>"Here's the deal boys and girls..." She walks to a heavy oaken door and opens it, giving the group the 'come here' tik of her finger, leading the three into an airlock style door, with a heavy steel door before them. When the file into the medium sized room, she shuts the door. "You've all come to my pawn shop for different reasons. Financial, enlightenment, shits and giggles, honestly darlings, it's all the same to me. But the simple fact remains as this. You're here to get back on your feet, and with that, I can help." She places a cold, pale hand on the steel door and rubs it some. "Beyond this door is your salvation, but as with most things in life, Salvation does not come free. Before I open this door, there is one thing I must ask of you first."<br><br>"To be certain that your desperation is real, I must ask a small taste of your blood, an offering, if you will. Think of it as initial payment, one that I promise will be repaid in full." She adjusts her position and puts her hands on her hips. "So...." She begins again, flashing her fangs with a wide grin. "Who's in?"
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				Post by: <strong>Sethala</strong> on <strong>16-02-2011, 05:05:40</strong>
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				Reann glanced around the room, still nervous.&nbsp; She swallows hard, wondering if... No, no she couldn't back out now.&nbsp; There was no where to back out to.&nbsp; "I... I suppose... there's no other way for me..." she mutters, finally closing her eyes and offering her neck to Maria, sealing her fate.
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				Post by: <strong>CaringGuy</strong> on <strong>16-02-2011, 05:20:50</strong>
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				&nbsp; With all that Celeste came to expect from the Pawn Shop, he never imagined that he would find so many completely willing to give away their bodies and souls for the mere sake of casting off mortal discomforts.&nbsp; Though he did not sympathize, he sense deep down within himself that they were making the wrong decision.&nbsp; His search was that of spiritual fulfillment spurred by the love of an all-loving deity, and thus he possessed a deeper purpose for enlisting in Maria’s ranks.&nbsp; Never could he imagine what such a place could fulfill for those whose time upon this Earth was filled with such strong and carnal emotions.&nbsp; There was only so much that he could read from the others within the shop, but it didn’t take a connection with the infinite for Celeste to grasp that the majority of them were there out of pure unbridled desperation.&nbsp; His goal, at least within his own mind, would be of far more righteous designation.&nbsp; There was no longing for a better life, only a broader understanding of the self.&nbsp; Pleasurable sins of the flesh would bring him closer to the one he loved most dear.<br><br>&nbsp; The condition of blood drinking did not phase him in the slightest.&nbsp; Having never been bitten, it could prove to be most fruitful to his over all life experience.&nbsp; Gazing at the Mistress Maria, he spoke.&nbsp; “You may drink of me however you desire.&nbsp; If you would like more than a little, feel free to indulge yourself.”&nbsp; Kinking his neck to the side, he bared himself to her.&nbsp; “Perhaps I will find the proceedings stimulating.”
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				Post by: <strong>BlueEyedBard</strong> on <strong>16-02-2011, 19:20:27</strong>
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				Stax made his way down the streets of Central City, stopping now and then to play a song about one of the people who happened by him without noticing him. Finally his day lead him to his favorite place, Mistress Maria's, it seemed to be the only place where frequently people would be able to understand his music. Once he was in front of the shop he took a seat on a bench that was nearby, the same bench he always sat on. He pulled up his saxophone which he kept slung around his back and began to play his song, he named it 'The End of the World Blues'. The sad notes danced from the horn as the bland man played the song that painted the picture of the end of life on Earth, this song usually lasted forty five minutes.<br><br>When he was finished he turned his horn around to his back again, stood up and walked to the door of the pawn shop. Once inside he began making his way to the front of the shop hoping to find Maria there as he usually did and not one of her store helpers. "Maria you know I can't see you, don't tease me with your silence." He said with a warm smile on his face.
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				Post by: <strong>subrob99</strong> on <strong>19-02-2011, 05:36:44</strong>
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				Nervously I think about the situation and the smart thing to do would leave. But as I think about there is no where I can go from here any way. So I turn back to Mistress Maria " I am yours to do as you please" Offering up my neck.
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				Post by: <strong>Xenolord</strong> on <strong>19-02-2011, 09:27:43</strong>
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				Maria practically licks her lips at the desperation running rampart in these three. "Very well. If that's how it's going to be then..." Maria circles behind the group, and takes hold of her first target, the Nekomimi, and lightly pushes her head to the side. Giving her neck a playful lick, she softens her up for the bite, which is much like a spike of pleasure surging up the catgirl's spine. It only takes Maria a few seconds to draw a small sample of blood from her. Sealing the wound with another lick, she moves to the Netherbeing without missing a beat.<br><br>"You may all be wondering why this all of a sudden." She speaks pulling the Netherbeing's collar down, exposing his neck. Much like the catgirl, she sinks her teeth into his neck, draws a small portion of blood, and then seals the wound again. "It's all very simple, really." She continues, moving on to the human. Rubbing her hand across his chin, she smiles and bites down a third time. "The bite serves two purposes. The first..." Licking the human's neck, she returns to face the group. "The first is it tells me a little about you all. A little more about your reasons for being here, and more importantly, what kind of blood-borne diseases you might have..." She licks her lips again, and smiles. "First time I've had such a big group in which all three were clean. The second reason is... it shows your conviction; to jump into something like that without a second thought. You'll do well here." She throws a heavy steel latch, the door behind her opening. "Now, before we go anywhere, let me tell you what kind of business I run down here."<br><br>"Some on the outside would call it a brothel, or whore house. I would like to point out it is anything and everything but. There are people in this city, good people, who have the hardest time with life, and often find themselves without someone to turn to. 'Cold and alone' as the analogy goes. I set out to help both people like you, and those people, and sometimes... when you can help both, well... things tend to work out." She walks down the stairs with the others in tow, the steel walls painted a warm red, with a blue line leading down.&nbsp; At the bottom of the stairs are a series of heavy steel doors with nameplates on them, some empty. "Don't let the steel and stone fool you, this is no dungeon." She opens one of the doors, and motions for it's occupant to come out. "Val, we've got newcomers." Stepping out before the group is a pristine example of the Shem people, tall, curvaceous and beautiful, Valdaranna exits her room and stands before the group, dressed in nothing but a belt, collar, and bracelet.<br><br>"So here's how it works." Maria continues as Valdaranna gives the group a friendly nod. "I promise to work out any financial debts you may have with the government, or any private organization. I will pay everything and anything off, no questions asked, no restrictions on group. In shits with the government? No problem. Mob after you? No longer. But in return, I ask a simple request of staying here, for five years, serving the needs of anyone who walks through. Now, before you begin asking questions, which there will be time for, let me say this: I will NEVER force you to do ANYTHING with ANYONE who comes through here that you're not into, or just don't like someone. Straight, and someone wants you for a homosexual relationship? I won't force you to say yes. Not into a certain style or method? You can refuse. This is where we vary from a brothel. You're my employees, my friends and family. There is no slavery here. Now..." She smiles a toothy grin and turns her attention to the group. "Are there any questions you have for Valdaranna, or I? Floor's open for you."<br><br>-<br><br>Natalya looks up to see a gentlemen seemingly talking to himself. She recognized this man as one of the regulars, a blind jazz player who she listened to sometimes. She strode over to him just in time to hear him ask for Maria. She smiles and speaks up.<br><br>"Hey, Stax. Maria's busy with a few customers at the moment. It's me, Natalya, her sister.&nbsp; If you need anything today, don't be afraid to ask. I'll be sure to let you know if Maria comes back."
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				Post by: <strong>CaringGuy</strong> on <strong>19-02-2011, 10:49:02</strong>
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				&nbsp; Celeste was still to that very moment recovering from the chill of sensation that came with Maria‘s bite.&nbsp; The question of whether his own sensuality had become heightened during the transition of becoming a Netherbeing dawned upon him.&nbsp; Though his emotions were always easier to control and he felt a broader sense of oneness with the world, somehow a simple bite had managed to bring so much pleasure to wash upon him all at once.&nbsp; It was both a confusing and exciting notion, leading him to ponder what else this venture had in store for him.&nbsp; Looking between the two ladies, Celeste keep his gaze away from the practically nude figure of Valdaranna, not wishing to test his carnal cravings just yet.&nbsp; Composure was still a key attribute in his path of discovery, and that would not change.&nbsp; Even within the midst of pleasure, to lose ones wits was to lose ones self.<br><br>&nbsp; “I have no questions.&nbsp; Save, of course, when my duties shall begin.&nbsp; I am eager to get to work, ma’am.”
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				Post by: <strong>Sethala</strong> on <strong>19-02-2011, 14:44:19</strong>
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				Reann closed her eyes as Maria came up to bite her, expecting a sharp jolt of pain.&nbsp; Instead, the pleasure caught her off guard, and she gasped slightly as she was bitten, a small smile on her face.&nbsp; Nodding as she listened to Maria's explanation, she followed her down into the basement.&nbsp; Seeing the nearly-naked woman took her a bit by surprise, however.&nbsp; <em>I'll have to go around... like that?</em> she thought, wondering what she had just gotten herself into.&nbsp; Maria's words eased her worries somewhat, but she was still unsure, still undecided... <em>Five years?&nbsp; But there's nothing else for me...</em>&nbsp; Finally, she shook her head; whatever happens here, it would be better than living in the streets.&nbsp; "No, I don't have any questions, miss..." she says quietly.
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				Post by: <strong>subrob99</strong> on <strong>19-02-2011, 16:49:09</strong>
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				Amazed by how quick and painless Maria's bite was sent a shiver through my body. When we got to the first door and showed this beautiful woman not really wearing anything. I thought to myself this cant be that bad. And if five years from now all my troubles will be gone it will be worth it. 
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				Post by: <strong>BlueEyedBard</strong> on <strong>19-02-2011, 17:06:21</strong>
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				When he heard the footsteps moving toward him the image of Maria's little sister Natalya popped into his head. So he already knew who it was before she announced herself even though he didn't let on to her that he knew, that tended to creep people out. "Of coarse sweet child, don't you worry about me for one second. Just be so kind as to lead me to the front of the store so I can wait for your sister to come back from her business." He said as he held one hand out in front of himself gesturing for her to take it. He didn't actually need any help, but he had shook Natalya's hand before and he enjoyed the smoothness of her skin, actually he never needed any help navigating anything, he never even carried a cane. He always just seemed to know where he was going and what was around him, a very useful quality for a blind man to have.
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				Post by: <strong>Xenolord</strong> on <strong>19-02-2011, 20:42:23</strong>
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				Despite the fact Stax couldn't see it, she offered him a smile and took the extended hand. "Of course. You know you never have to ask." She lead him up to the front and offered him one of the stools from behind the counter and helped him have a seat. Natalya had the same instinct her sister did, she could tell when people weren't letting on to what they could really do. Natalya figured Stax was more then capable of finding his own way to the front of the store. He was more the capable of finding his way <em>around</em> the store and hell, he was twice as capable of navigating the city then half the people in it who could see. But he was a kind man, always soft spoken, and Natalya had a weakness for that. "You just have a seat and I'll tell Maria you're here." She quickly vanished into the back.<br><br>-<br><br>"Such a brave group we have here, Mistress." The Shem spoke, her tongue rolling her r's as she spoke, her voice betraying an accent similar to russian. Maria gave a nod of acknowledgement and turned to the group.<br><br>"Well, if there are no questions, we should probably move on." Valdaranna gave Maria a bow and spoke again.<br><br>"If you have no further need of me, Mistress, I shall retire for a spell." With a pat on the shoulder, Maria confirmed and allowed her her leave. With a motion, she urged the newcomers to follow her, down the hall and to another similar room on the right. Opening the door, she showed them in. Sitting in an office-style chair before a leather pressing machine, there was a crimson-skinned woman with goat horns on her head. Turning around, she had beautiful blue hair, and wore a leather bodice with matching leggings, the same bracelet, belt and collar as the first also present. The woman, clearly Nether-Touched, frowned at the group.<br><br>"Mistress... you know I don't do group deals..." She said with a twinge of sarcasm, which Maria picked up on.<br><br>"Of course not, dear, these are your new co-workers." The woman stood and smiled, greeting all with a wave.<br><br>"Yes, I figured. The kitty's still reeling from your bite, I see." She winked to the Nekomimi and scanned the rest of the group. "Well, another of the Nether-Touched. Well, I suppose it wouldn't have lasted forever..." She bowed and cleared her throat. "My name is Mari, daughter of Eris. Pleasure to meet you."<br><br>"Mari's also our resident leather worker. She will have you all set up with the items of your station. To clarify... Mari, if I may use you as an example?"<br><br>"Of course." The Netherbeing responded, standing beside Maria.<br><br>"The belt, bracelet and collar are all very important. Consider it your... nutrition facts, for lack of better terms. The collar is your name, whether you use your real name, or an assumed name is up to you, it is for identification purposes only. The belt is engraved with everything you are turned on by. Customers may inspect it, and check for compatibility. And finally, the bracelet is your sexuality. Now, as stated earlier, this is not a brothel, where the workers get no choice in who they associate with. If a buyer doesn't match what you like or are in to, you may refuse. And remember, no price is worth your discomfort. I will always take your side."<br><br>"Believe her, darlings. I was tried on six occasions to be forced into an orgy... all six times she kicked them out." Mari chimed in. "We're not slaves here, by no means. Think of it as indentured servitude, with a guaranteed fabulous severance package when everything's said and done." Maria nodded.<br><br>"She said it best. Now that I've given you the tour, I'll let you go about your own business..." She looked past the group to see her sister standing in the door frame. "Get with Mari to secure your belt, bracelet and collar. You may move around in this area as you please, but for security reasons, please do not go into the shop proper unless called. I shall return momentarily to complete your welcome. They're yours, Mari." Mari bowed as Maria left.<br><br>"Stax is back, Maria. He's looking for you." Maria smiled as her sister spoke.<br><br>"Good. I'll go see to him."<br><br>-<br><br>Back out front, Maria saw the blind Jazz player and smiled, sitting across from him. "Hey, Stax. You just couldn't stay away from me, could you?" She smiled.
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				Post by: <strong>CaringGuy</strong> on <strong>20-02-2011, 01:37:19</strong>
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				&nbsp; “Understood.”&nbsp; The opportunity to turn down offers was not something that Celeste had inspected very thoroughly, but now that it had cropped up he was relieved.&nbsp; Even if he were to engage in rough sex or something of the like, he would have much preferred exploring it with an individual whom he deemed as worthy in spirit and heart.&nbsp; To explore the many avenues in which sexuality would grant and reveal to him, it was nice to know that he at least had a safety net in case push came to shove.<br><br>&nbsp; Striding towards Mari with confidence, he nodded.&nbsp; “Belt, bracelet, and collar.&nbsp; I’ll gladly accept these tokens as I take the final steps.&nbsp; Might I ask how long you have been Item, my friend?”
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				Post by: <strong>Xenolord</strong> on <strong>20-02-2011, 05:54:56</strong>
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				Mari smiled as the other Netherbeing approached her. Leaning casually back in her chair, she smiled a fanged grin.<br><br>"This is my third year." She answered plainly, typing something on the keyboard to her right. "When I arrived, we had another girl working this thing. When they saw my affinity for it, she stepped down, and I took over. Been doing it since. Now, don't get me wrong." She smiled and gave a wave of her hand. "I still get my fair share of action. Especially by some of the other Nether-Touched that pass through. Something about familiar surroundings." She drew a line down his chest. "If you're interested, I can talk the Mistress into letting me give you your dry run." She smiled a little.
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				Post by: <strong>CaringGuy</strong> on <strong>20-02-2011, 06:33:34</strong>
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				&nbsp; Celeste looked at her with a puzzled expression, attempting to process her request through his own mind.&nbsp; It had been quite some time since his last true social encounter with human beings, and so the way in which they conducted business often seemed strange to him.&nbsp; “Dry run, ma’am?&nbsp; Would this be of a sexual nature, or am I wrong in assuming such a course of action?”&nbsp; Closing his eyes for a moment, he took a deep breath in.&nbsp; “Forgive me.&nbsp; It had been a long time since I’ve communicated with others.&nbsp; I’m not always in step, as it were.”&nbsp; He spoke coldly and in a calculated manner.&nbsp; “But any experience that I may obtain here and now, particularly with one of my own kind, would be most beneficial.&nbsp; You seem to be more, how should I put this, fun loving than I.&nbsp; It's curious."
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				Post by: <strong>Xenolord</strong> on <strong>20-02-2011, 06:45:09</strong>
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				"You may be a little green around the gills, kiddo, but you're as sharp as they come. Just like how you get tests and things of that nature at any job you join, when you come here, Mistress sets you up with someone she thinks you'll work well with, and she sees how well you... preform your duties. I did it, my predicessors did it, and now it's your turn." She looked at the Nekomimi. "Knowing Mistress Maria, she'll probably set you up with Valdaranna, if women are your thing... if not, probably Markus... and I imagine she'll set you up, little human, with Sera." She paused for a moment. "Oh, but listen to me ramble... now, on to business!" She produced a piece of paper with three columns, the middle one larger.<br><br>"Now, if you would all be so kind as to write the name you wish to go by on the first line, anything particular you like on the second one... be sure to be specific... and on the third line, your sexuality, if you please. Then we can get to business."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlueEyedBard</strong> on <strong>20-02-2011, 07:23:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He grinned wide showing his pearly whites as she took his hand. He could feel the warmth of her soft hand, he enjoyed it, just like he had remembered from last time. When she let go of him he placed the hand on the counter in front of him and then gladly accepted the stool she brought for him "Thank you my sweet darlin'. You are too kind for this ol'cripple." He said with a chuckle as the girl disappeared through the door. Once she was gone Stax lifted his arm and placed the tip of his middle finger on the table with his palm out so his arm was like a slide, and in form a golden coin slid out of his sleeve and down his arm to the table below. He moved his hand placing his pointer finger on the coin and slid the coin to the place where he knew Natalya would find it, he didn't know how he knew this but he did, probably just came with being touched by a goddess.<br><br>While he waited he slipped his saxophone around to his front and began to play softly, allowing the blue notes to dance around the room. Just before Maria opened the door he stopped blowing and lowered his horn. When she spoke he perked his head up but turned his ear to her rather than his eyes. "Maria how could how could anyone stay away from a goddess like you." He said as he reached out and placed one of his hands on hers. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CaringGuy</strong> on <strong>20-02-2011, 08:02:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Taking the piece of paper without any further questions, Celeste though about what he could possibly say about his own orientation.&nbsp; It wasn’t as if he got put in basic terms what he enjoyed and what he wished to avoid, as he hadn’t much experience in the subject to begin with.&nbsp; Touching the tip of his pen as if to test its own sharpness, he began to write.&nbsp; <br><br><em>Celeste<br>Caring individuals who possess a loving quality.&nbsp; Interested in exploring new frontiers, just as long as I am forced into them without consent.&nbsp; Encounters with soul are the basis of my currently evolving sexual preference.&nbsp; Effeminate men are welcome, though I find the testosterone of many males to be too impulsive and controlling when placed against my own nature.&nbsp; If I am to be treated well, I shall give the same respect and passion back.&nbsp; I’m not a horse to be ridden.&nbsp; I wish to connect and share pleasures with other souls of this world, not to devour them.&nbsp; If rough intercourse is to be explored, I would wish to follow it with one I feel connected and comfortable with.&nbsp; Brutes are not of interest to me. Gentlemen and ladies are of the divine.<br>Bisexual (recently discovered within myself)</em><br><br>&nbsp; Finishing his paperwork quickly and without a moment of pause, he placed his pen back into his robes.&nbsp; “It’s official now.”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenolord</strong> on <strong>20-02-2011, 08:06:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Maria laughed at Stax, more out of joy for his joke. She liked it when people flirted with her, and he did every time he came in. It made her feel a little more normal, a joyful diversion from every day life. "Now you're just buttering me up. I know you didn't come from talk, Stax. Somethin' on your mind. Either that, or you're lookin' for somethin' to take your mind off life for a while. Mari tells me you gave her a run for her money last week..." She smiles sweetly, figuring he got the idea behind her words.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sethala</strong> on <strong>20-02-2011, 16:52:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Reann let out a small sigh as she listened to the two netherbeings converse.&nbsp; <em>At least this won't be as bad as I was afraid of,</em> she thought to herself.&nbsp; After thinking for a moment of what to put on the sheet, she picked up a pen and began to write:<br><br><em>Reann<br><br>I am willing to try most things, although anything unusual please ask beforehand.&nbsp; Bondage is acceptable.&nbsp; Please, no intersex partners.<br><br>Bisexual</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>subrob99</strong> on <strong>20-02-2011, 18:00:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Not really believing my eyes with what I was seeing with this woman with the horns. I think maybe this place is for real.&nbsp; When Reann finished with the sheet I take it from her. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I can go by Jay or Jason doesnt matter which.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Willing to do anything for the chance of a new life. Bondage to torture.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Bi-Curious I haven't had a same sex partner but not opposed to it.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlueEyedBard</strong> on <strong>20-02-2011, 19:25:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and chuckled softly "Mari is a great girl, there aren't many good listeners like her any more." He said as he turned to face her straight on. "But when are you going to listen to my song Maria? You know I've seen things that you might like to hear." He said softly as he shifted to face her head on. "But that would probably be unprofessional." He smiled sweetly at her. His voice never carried the weight of the things he has seen, something that would trouble most people but Stax managed to take it in stride.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenolord</strong> on <strong>20-02-2011, 19:42:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You know I can't mix business with pleasure, Stax. I'd love to invite you in here to play for everyone one day, but that would be terribly unprofessional of me. I can, however, spare one of my off days for you. We're closed on Wednesdays, as you no doubt know. I'd be more then happy to have you in on one of them... maybe the next one, and play for everyone here. I can even compensate you for your time and trouble." She smiled. She had heard Stax play before, in a night club. To think of it, it was the first time they met, and before he went blind. His 'impairment' hasn't stunted his ability to play at all, in fact, it seemed to improve it. "I'm sure Mari would love to hear you play, as well. Val speaks highly of your skill." She paused for a moment. "What do you say? Wednesday? Around noon. Lunch'll be on me."<br><br>-<br><br>Mari took the paper and looked it over. Some of it was a bit much, but she was certain she could condense some of the longer ones into something that would fit. "Alright folks." She smiled, nodding to the group. "Everything's in order." She raised her voice some, shouting to another room. "Oh, ARLA!" She called, a young Nekomimi appearing in the door frame.<br><br>"You bellowed?" She asked, her ears twitching in the stiff breeze of the AC unit.<br><br>"Arla, be a dear and show our guests to their areas. Oh... uh... are you three separate, or together?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sethala</strong> on <strong>20-02-2011, 19:56:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Reann glanced to her two current companions.&nbsp; "I'm here by myself, at least, though I'm not sure about those two..."&nbsp; Turning to meet the new arrival, she flashed a small, nervous smile, but otherwise remained quiet.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>subrob99</strong> on <strong>20-02-2011, 23:07:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Miss I am here on my own as well just a coincidence we showed up at the same time"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenolord</strong> on <strong>22-02-2011, 05:32:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ah. Coincidence. I love it, it's so pretty, don't you think?" Mari smiled, turning to the leather press.<br><br>"Follow me, if you please." Arla spoke, leading the group away from Mari so she could finish her work. They came to a larger room with five beds, one of which was being slept in. "Until The Mistress arrives to give you your Tests, I would ask you all to catch some rest." She bowed, ducking out of the room. "I shall see you all later."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlueEyedBard</strong> on <strong>22-02-2011, 18:12:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well how could I turn down an offer that kind." He replied as soon as she was finished speaking. In truth it had been decades since he had played a gig, in fact he had tried to avoid it seeing as his music came from the sadness and despair that he saw in people's futures he had always worried about the idea of what he would see while playing for a group of people, but he wasn't about to decline, it was his responsibility, after all, to share his knowledge with everyone else in the world. "It's a date then, Wednesday at noon. You bring lunch and I'll bring the music." When he finished, even though his didn't work, the two of them locked eyes together and it felt that despite his disability he could see right into her just like she could into him.<br><br>After a moment he broke the silence getting back to today's business "Well my dear if I'm going to play a gig this week I'm going to need some practice. Are any of the girl's up for a bit of music and a "cool-down session" this fine afternoon?" he asked. This whole time his hand was still resting on hers, whether either of them noticed it or not was up in the air. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>subrob99</strong> on <strong>23-02-2011, 03:06:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When Arla left turned to the group and said "hello my name is Jason and just thought I should introduce my self since we maybe seeing a lot of each other". "The beds do look comfy I think I am going to take her up on that rest offer".<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sethala</strong> on <strong>23-02-2011, 06:40:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Reann nodded at Jason, smiling.&nbsp; "I'm Reann.&nbsp; Nice to meet you.&nbsp; And I think I will also turn in for the night..." she said as she wandered over to the beds.&nbsp; Smiling, she noticed that three of the beds had a neatly-folded set of pajamas, one of which was almost exactly her size.&nbsp; The pants even had a small hole in the back for her tail.&nbsp; She stripped off her clothes, placing them in a neat pile near the bed and slipping on the pajamas before climbing in.&nbsp; Lying down, she closed her eyes trying to sleep, but it was difficult with all that had happened today.&nbsp; Still, eventually she drifted off into a peaceful slumber.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenolord</strong> on <strong>25-02-2011, 06:27:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Possibly..." Maria muttered, putting an elbow on the table, resting her head on it's fist. "We can certainly arrange that." She looked back at the door. "Mari's always open, she's been bored all day... we've also got Arla available... and I got another Nekomimi in just recently... but she's not had her trial yet, so... I don't know how well she'd take to it." She smiled, adjusting her position a little. "So, what tickles your fancy, Stax?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlueEyedBard</strong> on <strong>01-03-2011, 16:50:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well I don't think we wanna scare off the new girl, not before her trial." He said as he folded his hands in front of himself on the table. "But, curing Mari of her boredom does sound like a worthwhile venture. Why not check and see if she would be up for a good musical session." When Stax came to the pawn shop his thing was finding someone who could hear his music for what it was, then once that was assured the more erotic notes would slip in. That was why he liked seeing Mari, she was able to really listen and she was open to the experiences that came with it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mistress Maria's Jewelry and Pawn Shop Main Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenolord</strong> on <strong>01-03-2011, 20:05:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Maria smiled as Stax spoke. That's why she liked him. He wasn't just here for company, he liked people listening to his music, and Mari was one of the few who could truly appreciate music such as his. "Alright. Let me go speak to her, and I'll be right back. Oh..." She turned around back to him. "As usual, I'll have to charge you full price. I can't have favorites who spread rumors. Rumors are bad, yes?" She patted his shoulder. "Be right back, dear." She walked into the back and down the stairs towards Mari.<br><br>"Mari, dear..." Maria announced as she entered Mari's room. "You have a guest. You remember Stax, don't you? The musician who came to see you a few days ago?"<br><br>"Of course, Mistress. Has he returned?"<br><br>"Yes, but the request is a bit different, today. He would like for you to listen to him play, first, if that's alright." Mari smiled a little, taken aback.<br><br>"Why, Mistress, you know it's more then okay." Maria offered a smile and nodded.<br><br>"Very well, dear, go get set up in the back room, and I'll show him down." Standing and bowing, Mari offered her usual 'yes, Mistress', and left for the back room.<br><br>Maria appeared back out in the shop a minute or two later. "Alright, dear. Come on, follow me." She took Stax's hand and nudged him up. "Mari's waiting."
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