Domiwoof01/25/2019
Dominic smiled up at Akinari, giving him a soft, affectionate lick to his chin before kissing him on the lips.

“Thank you Master. I’ll be looking forward to that, it’s...” he bit his own lip, shifting his gaze as his heart began to beat a little quicker, “...been a while since I... felt someone mark me. I miss it. They’ve faded since last time...”

He rolled his eyes up, blinking. “But if you want me to eat that, you’ll have to feed it to me. I’m not feeling very hungry for cum at the moment~” he ended, with a sly grin.

How’s that for disobedient fantasy Dom...? he thought, wondering how Akinari would take the challenge.
Usako01/25/2019
Akinari smiled into that brief kiss, ruffling Dominic's hair with his free hand while he watched his gaze dart away. He knew that he wasn't exactly a match as far as stepping up and being... A real Master, but. It gave him a... Sort of angry feeling each time he was reminded of the apparent neglect that his partner was faced with; enough that he felt himself willing enough to try to ease what pains that the could.

Raising his brows at Dominic's next proclamation, he sighed melodramatically before shoving his fingers into the grinning catte's mouth, pressing down against his tongue.

"I'm practically already feeding you, but if you want to be covered in your own drying filth, be my guest..." The Raen was wearing his own sly grin, now. "But if I'm not cleaning up before leaving, neither are you."
Domiwoof01/25/2019
Dominic’s eyes widened, ears twitching as the fruity, salty taste touched his tongue and he began licking beneath the Raen’s nails, sucking off what he could and swallowing it, holding Akinari’s wrist with his other hand. As he did, he made eye contact with his mate, purposely letting slip a small bit of drool which rolled down the side of his mouth and dripped off of his chin as his expression curved into a smile.

“It’s always better from the source,” the Seeker said, with his mouth full. “You’ll have to get better if you want me to obey you, you know. Training me isn’t easy. Nor is taming. But I told you that before. The only thing that can tame this wolf is collars, whips, and chains. And the more of them, the better, because I can feel your love.”

He ended his explanation, pulling Akinari’s fingers out and licking his claws before sighing.

“It’s your job to figure out how to tame me, though. Not mine.”
He looked away, still licking those claws. “And if you want to be my mate, you’ll learn to except the peculiarities I use to express how much I care.”
Usako01/25/2019
Akinari's own eyes widened as Dominic stared up at him and sucked at his fingers, at the way his fingers curled around his wrist... He looked. Cute, with the way that bit of drool slid down his chin, just staring up at him with such big, brown eyes. He was left feeling dumbstruck, even as his fingers left his mouth, just sitting there looking down at the Miqo'te.

"I. ...I'll try harder, next time..." He voiced quietly, pulling Dominic into his lap and wrapping an arm around him. Using the same hand that had just been busy with his mouth, he dipped it down and scraped up another large scoop of cum, giving it a short lick off of his own finger tip before rubbing it against Dominic's lips again.
Domiwoof01/25/2019
Dominic winked. "Well..." he began, licking the cum off of his lips while Akinari watched, making sure to savor it before sweeping one of his soft, slender fingers around them in a flirting, tantalizing motion, "...we have a little bit of time if you'd like to... try some stuff."

He rolled his eyes. "Do you want to try taming fantasy Domi, Master...? I could take being your prisoner for a little while longer... if it meant..." his eyes swept down Akinari's body, landing on his hands first, and then his feet, "...some special, hands-on intensive attitude adjustment."
He leaned forward, grinning. "I think we have time for that, don't we?"
"Or..." the Seeker went on, examining his claws before his eyes would glance back at Akinari again, "you could give me back my power and we could step out of fantasy for the time being. Your choice, sweetheart."
Usako01/26/2019
He felt torn. He didn't want to disappoint him, he really didn't, but... Watching the way Dominic looked at him, his fingers sliding around his lips...

Akinari made a strange, small little noise, pulling his hands back before he wrapped his arms around one of the Miqo'te's arms, pushing his face into his neck.

"I'm. ...I miss my Master..." The Raen hid his face as he spoke, although Dominic could likely feel the heat radiating from him. "I'm sorry, I want to love you the way you need, and I feel like I can't."
Domiwoof01/27/2019
Dominic rolled his eyes. “You can. You don’t realize it now, but even doing this much is a huge step. You let me call you master and commanded control of me,” the Seeker replied, without missing a beat as he danced his tongue across one of his claws again, letting a small bead of drool peak and roll down in the light for Akinari to see. Dominic figured it was that which inspired this sudden submissiveness, anyway...

“But you can’t let me intimidate you. You can’t let my gestures and expressions long for me to punish you or treat you like shit. That’ll always bring you back to your submissive state. As a dominant, you need to find a center and keep it, and make your submissive realize that anything they do won’t make you feel any less in control.”

He looked back down at Akinari, raising his arm a bit so he could rub against his favorite place as he watched. “...Anyway. I’d play with your ass just for fun, but maybe it is time we start getting to work. Unless merciless ass play without a release is what you’d like, that is.”
Usako01/27/2019
Akinari "hmm'd," curling up beneath Dominic's arm. Finding a center... That ... Might take him a bit to come up with. Pressing his face into the Seeker's side, his eyes followed his fingers and tongue, almost as if he were mesmerized by the glint of spit in the light.

"...So you. ...It wasn't awful...?" His green eyes lifted up towards Dominic's face, blinking sheepishly. He was much more comfortable in his spot beneath his arm now, of course, feeling like things had shifted back to where they belonged in the world. It made his dominant's offer quite tempting, but...

"...I've already had hours of you mercilessly punishing my ass without release... I won't say it isn't tempting, but we'll never leave."
Domiwoof01/28/2019
"Heh..." Dominic scoffed, rolling his head to the side. "For all your qualities, even after acting so tough and strong, you're still just a puppy who loves his master's musk. Endearing... I'm happy to be able to be like this with you, Aki. Just... enjoying each other in this way. Though I've probably said that so many times by now..."

His eyes veered back to the other's, meeting those wide, open emerald orbs with a small smile. "Of course not. Nothing you ever do with all of your heart could ever be awful. You... actually did very well, if I'm being honest. You exploited your submissive's weakness, you made him your plaything and got him off while making him feel lesser. I wasn't quite in a sub space like I was before but uh... hey, you'll get better at it. Bringing a submissive into their 'space' can be... difficult. Plus, I've no doubt you would've done it if you'd used more puppy commands."

Dominic couldn't help but take a large amount of sadistic glee from the puppy rubbing up against his armpit right now, chuckling as he imagined Akinari's face strewn with his body's sweat and his nose filled with his master's scent.

"...But you're probably right, yeah. We should probably get going. Which means you should probably stop enjoying my sweat and get me dressed and dress yourself, huh?"
"Not that I'm complaining about your nose against my body, I mean, it's honestly adorable, seeing you rub against me like a lonely dog... reaaaaally makes me think about you curled up in a small bed with a collar around your neck. Soon enough, I'm sure... I'll be able to provide that for you one day."
Usako01/28/2019
I am a puppy... But only for you.

Akinari reveled a little longer in that secure warmth, before he snuck a quick kiss to Dominic's cheek.

"I didn't intend for things to... Erm. Even go that far, so... I'm glad that you enjoyed it..." He murmured, slipping away from his Master so that he could be in front of him, kneeling down so that he could lick up any remains from his release before delicately tucking him back into his leather.

"I am not sleeping in a dog bed. ...and you'd get lonely without me in bed with you anyway." Akinari flipped his hair over his shoulder, fastening Dominic's pants for him.

"...I do want my collar though..."
Domiwoof01/29/2019
Dominic waited a moment for Akinari to finish putting his outfit back on before pulling him forward.

“I’d enjoy anything you do for me,” he said, gaze unwavering as his expression softened. “Even if it’s just playing pretend so I can get myself off... as long as you’re making the effort, I’ll enjoy it. Now bring me your collar. And whether or not you want to, we’re getting you a dog bed eventually. Sleeping in it is optional, though.”
“Dog collar. Now.”
Usako01/29/2019
He met Dominic's gaze with one just as soft, a small flush of color across his cheeks before he slipped away. As soon as all four of his limbs touched the floor, he was reminded immediately of everything that had been done to him before he had fallen asleep, wincing a bit as he went to collect his collar and bring it back, holding it between his teeth as he propped himself up on his knees in front of his Master.

Domiwoof01/31/2019
Dominic took the collar from Akinari with a soft smile, fastening it around his neck with practiced ease before planting a kiss on his nose.

“You said you want this. That’s a bit new, isn’t it?” asked the Seeker, brushing his nails through Akinari’s hair. “Has it already become an inseparable part of you?”

Usako01/31/2019
Akinari pressed his lips together sheepishly, glancing away as he felt Dominic's nails in his hair.

"...I like feeling it... It's. Like you're able to be right next to me even if you aren't. And then no one will mistake that I belong to you..." He sat back before getting up and walking back to the table, picking up his nicely laundered and folded underwear and stepping into them, pulling the lace up his legs and thighs until it settled around his cheeks, where he paused while looking back at Dominic. The dark color of the lace only served to bring out the marks over him even more.

"Thank you for taking care of my clothes, that was very sweet of you..."
Domiwoof02/02/2019
Dominic chuckled. He let Akinari speak his words before going to get up, coming from behind to wrap one arm around his submissive’s stomach, the other over his shoulder and touching his chest as he rubbed his face into his back.

“Mm-mm, it’s the least I could do. You were so exhausted. I have to take care of my boy,” he said, planting a chaste kiss against the other’s neck. “And if you love wearing it so much, I might get a plate put on it. Something to remind anyone who sees it that you belong to me. And maybe a cute tag that says ‘if found, please spank and return to owner’ just in case you ever get lost, or get away.”

Dominic nuzzled Akinari’s skin, sighing softly.

“A pet’s collar should always remind it of its place so... I’m happy it inspires those feelings, Aki. I like... knowing that I own you.”

He settled that to be the end of his words as he relaxed his hands, tightening his grip on the Raen’s stomach, laying his head against his back with his eyes closed. He knew they still had to hurry, but... he felt like he could rest there forever.
Usako02/02/2019
"Y-you wouldn't really put that on it, would you? The spanking part..." Akinari was only briefly distracted by feeling Dominic nuzzling against his back, moving to cover his hands with his own as they wrapped around his stomach.

"...Make it heart shaped..." He murmured quietly, more than content to let Dominic hold him like this for as long as he wanted.
Domiwoof02/04/2019
“I would,” Dominic spoke softly, kissing Akinari’s neck. “I’d put it on a cute heart-shaped tag and make it pink and clip it right to your collar, and put my contact details on back of it.”

The Seeker’s thumbnail slid down Akinari’s stomach, scratching gently as he let out a small sigh.

“Finish getting ready so we can go, puppy boy. I’ll have to pack your toys...”
Usako02/04/2019
"I. ...Suppose that wouldn't be too terrible to wear..." His stomach muscles twitched as Dominic's nail slid over them, and he felt the breath of his sigh against his neck.

"I was getting ready, you interrupted." Akinari lifted his hair with a hand and casually let it fall right into his dominant's face, some of the strands seeming to have a slight wave to them now after he had slept on them. Pulling away from Dominic just enough to slip into his shirt, he tugged the fabric into place and fastened the leather strap around his chest, before tilting his head back and pouting down at his Master.

"Will you fix my hair for me, Master~? Pleeease?"
Domiwoof02/05/2019
Dominic laughed. “Gods, I can almost imagine you on hands and knees begging with your ears on for that.”

He nodded, breaking their embrace before moving to the bathroom and coming back with the brush from before, guiding Akinari onto the floor as he’d sit on the bed, the puppy between his legs as he’d begin brushing several long strands of his hair, taking his time to ensure he got all of the tangles out from the nap he’d just woken up from.

“You have so much hair for me to brush, puppy. Stay still. I’ll brush it straight for you and then you can do what you need to do from there,” he said, letting the brush glide through the back of Akinari’s hair.
Usako02/05/2019
Akinari huffed a little at his laughter, but grabbed the fishnet stockings he was wearing before, before letting Dominic guide him over to sit between his legs on the floor, the only movements he made being to carefully roll the fishnets over his feet.

"I love having someone brush my hair for me... And you're so careful with it, I know you won't do anything to break any strands." He even let his eyes drift shut, just listening to the soothing sound of the brush in his hair.
Domiwoof02/05/2019
“Nope,” Dominic shook his head, twirling a couple of strands and setting them against Aki’s shoulder before moving to the next set. “I may be rough but I have so much respect for long hair. Both mine and... other’s...”

He bit his lip. He didn’t want to quite say it was a turn-on, but...
Usako02/05/2019
"I like that about you. ...I mean there are a lot of things I like about you, but your appreciation for taking care of oneself the same way that I do and not thinking it's frivolous, it's nice," Akinari tugged the tops of the fishnet thigh highs gently into place, taking care not to catch his nails in anything. A small smile graced his features.

"I have, of course, also noticed how much you prefer seeing my hair down rather than up..."
Domiwoof02/05/2019
Dominic swallowed. That comment was unexpected and it caused him to pause for just a moment before taking strands of Akinari's hair in his palm and combing through them.

"...y-yeah, well, I have a thing for long hair, okay? Just... just about every person I've found attractive has had really long hair and mine is k-kinda long too... and... some would call the attention we pay to ourselves very, very annoying. Might even hint at an ill mind. Not that I ever claimed myself to be sane, just safe..." the Seeker said, his voice shaking a small amount as he did. It was clear Akinari had caught him and made him flustered...
Usako02/05/2019
Was... Was he stammering? Had he caught him out again? Akinari's smile widened, but he didn't make any movements or even turn his head in the slightest.

"An ill mind... That's one I haven't heard yet. Who knows, I just know I find it comforting and comfortable to do the things that I do. I also won't ever get sick of hearing just how attractive you might find me, or any of my features," he continued to tease, but there was a note of sincerity to it.

"And I love how honest you are, too. ...being here with you, it's like a surreal paradise. I could almost forget about anything else in the world."

Domiwoof02/11/2019
Dominic scratched his head. Hearing the sound of his brush run through Akinari’s silken strands, he felt a little embarrassed by those words.

“...don’t think I’ve ever had someone tell me they were at ease with how honest I was...” the Seeker remarked, biting his lip. “But I am happy with how comfortable you are with me. I don’t judge people. I personally feel like someone as flawed as me, with as many kink-centric interests as I have, is incapable of judgment. I’ll judge evil acts - murder, rape, sexual offenses. But I don’t subscribe to the idea otherwise.”

He paused, letting the brush linger for a moment before going on.

“But um... your praise does... inspire something in me. I don’t know how to describe it.”
Usako02/11/2019
"Well. ...I can be petty and judge someone if I'm in a bad way, but at the end of things it's not like I truly care what they're doing if it's not actively causing harm. ...Granted I find it terribly easy to get caught up in gossip and other peoples business, but I blame at least some of that on the company I keep." Akinari tugged the tops of his thigh highs into place, interrupting Dominic's brushing as he tilted his head up to look at him.

"No one is perfect, anyways. There will always be something that someone can find to pick apart... But I've always been taught to respect all things in life, as you never know what the Kami may be residing in." He stuck the tip of his tongue out to dispell a bit of seriousness from his tone, curious about what Dominic meant by feeling inspired.
Domiwoof02/11/2019
The Seeker's blush was almost palpable as he quickly turned his head at that sudden shift in position, looking away from Akinari as he caught the stuck-out tongue out of the corner of his eye.

"O-oh, make no mistake about it, I'm perfectly capable of being petty and pouty. But judging people as a practice has never set right to me... People have interests ranging from all worlds, and all tastes. It's not up to me to judge," he said, stealing a small look at Akinari before turning away again.

"...err... b-but I am familiar with your... beliefs. The beliefs of your clansmen and all. Which is... a little troubling, thinking about what all we've done that could be... sacriligeous to your beliefs, but... mmm..."

He paused, not even really sure what he was saying or what he felt so flustered about, silently going back to combing the other male's hair even as he stared up at him.

"W-what...?" He asked, finally. "What are you... staring at?"
Usako02/11/2019
Akinari just smirked, shaking his head.

"What, we haven't done anything... innately evil. We're not fucking on holy ground. As far as I know. I mean at most we've disrupted the peace of other patrons but I really don't think the Kami care what we've been up to unless we've accidentally destroyed part of the natural order or something..." He trailed off, giving it all a moment of thought before hand waving it away. "As mind-blowing as our sex as been, I don't think it's been that earth-shattering."

Offering a short laugh, he shot one more content smile at Dominic before looking forward again.

"I like seeing your face."
Domiwoof02/11/2019
Dominic blinked.

"Don't the Kami teach you to respect objects as well? I don't think they'd look too favorably upon me using my whip for what I did, or my riding crop, or making you lick my boots or any of that..." the Seeker went on, placing the brush in his lap as he fumed from that declaration.

"Y-y-you like looking at my face? I... er...l-like looking at yours too..."

That felt awkward to say, and it was uncertain as to why that was the case as the dominant's hand moved quietly to his collar, rubbing against the spikes.
Usako02/11/2019
...Akinari pursed his lips together, making a bit of a face as he thought over it again.

"...But when you use your whip, or your crop, you're very reverent about it, aren't you? And you take very good care of all of your things. There's nothing that's particularly damaging about using them outside of their... originally manufactured purpose, is there? And in the case of these, weren't they... made for this? So I feel like it could be argued that you're treating them all very well, and, erm. ...Me licking your boots, feels like it's all in the same category. What would you say would be disrespectful about any of it?"

Shrugging again, the Raen at least seemed satisfied with his deduction, but he didn't look up again as a light flush of color graced his cheeks.

"...I like looking at you, mostly, but. ...Thanks?"
Domiwoof02/11/2019
Why did he look down...? I didn't mean for him to...

Dominic frowned, not really understanding why he was frowning and more feeling as if he was doing it for the sake of doing it... he tilted Akinari's head upwards again, looking down at him as his bangs would fall before him with a smirk.

"If you like looking at me so much, then don't look away..." he said, before taking a few strands of hair in hand once again as he'd slide the brush through them, seemingly more sensual than before. "I guess now that you mention it... you're right. They are all being used for their intended purposes...but then does that imply that the Kami frown upon objects being used for things other than their intended purposes?"
Usako02/11/2019
Not expecting to feel Dominic's fingers so suddenly on his face, Akinari actually startled a bit, his head tilting up without any resistance while his green eyes went a little wide.

"O...okay..." The Raen gave a lopsided smile. "Mm, not necessarily. I think if the item in question is still being used with good intent, it still counts. Like... if you needed to use something to break a window, because that was the only way you could get inside in order to help someone, I think all things in question would be understanding; but giving them a quick thank you probably wouldn't hurt."

He tried to keep himself still, feeling content again as he heard the sounds of the brush at work.

"In your case... I think your implements must all be quite happy. You're using them to show so much love."
Domiwoof02/11/2019
That forced another pause in the Miqo’te’s brushing.

He keeps saying such embarrassing things! He thought, eyes wide as he stared at the other before forcing another fierce-looking frown.

“A-ah mm... I-I hope so. I mean uh... this is all a little... difficult for me, because where I come from if you gotta smash a window you don’t exactly think about who’ll judge you for it. You just kinda smash the window and go about life. This way... it sounds like your people have an innate anxiety towards ensuring items aren’t used for nefarious ends... unless they’re... designed to be? What happens in that case, huh?”
Usako02/11/2019
Akinari couldn't say he was expecting to have any sort of theological discussion today, either, but at least he felt like he was equipped to answer. He also seemed completely able to say all of these embarrassing things with a straight face, at least for the moment.

"It's not. Well. It's not like I'm actively going to stop what I'm doing if I need to smash a window, it's more like just... Somewhere in my mind I'm conscious and aware of these things, and every so often I'll sit and think about it and pay my respects. Depending on how devout I feel like being, I guess. Some think about it more actively than others, but it's not just an anxiety on items and objects being used wrongly, it's an overall..." He fished for words. "Attempt to keep evil at bay? ...Items can become cursed, or haunted, when the Kami are forced into evil acts. Things that are made to be used for evil... I suppose the punishment goes to the one who made them, or the one who wields them. We have weapons that actively cause harm, but if our end is to do good, than... We need to respect our tools as tools, and appreciate the sacrifice they make in causing harm or taking life..."

He paused before continuing.

"Have you ever picked up someone else's weapon, and... really felt it? If a sword has been used to mercilessly cut down others, if its wielder was finding joy in doing evil deeds with it... It will carry that with it."
"Some, to the point that the weapon will carry its own grudges, or carry on that desire to keep doing harm."
Domiwoof02/11/2019
Akinari may not have noticed it depending on how deeply he was staring at his partner, but Dominic's eyes had widened considerably when he brought up the idea of weapons carrying malice after being used for considerable evil. It brought to mind his soul stone, and his tutor, and the sword he used in his every day duties...

...Isn't that the same logic that soul stones operates on? We can feel certain things from their previous owners when holding them...

He nodded sagely, seeming to understand the lesson though not immediately commenting until after he had begun brushing again.

"...yeah... you see a lot of that in wars, I think. Or situations of injustice... like--" he paused. For some reason, that katana came to mind, and it caused his eyes to take on an absent stare before he shook it out and went on, "--...like... massacring villages, and picking up the swords of men slain during country conflicts. You can feel the burden left behind by the bearer... mainly by the aether they leave behind. But that... concept feels a little different than this... I guess karmic? idea that your people seem to centralize."

The Seeker's expression turned thoughtful for a second, crossing his arms before furrowing his brow and looking back at Akinari. "So uh... like... what about this brush? If I was to decide, during a scene, to put this inside you, would that make the kami angry? Because it's not the intended use of the brush, right?"
Usako02/11/2019
"Mm... I think we make it sound a little more mystique, but yes, it's like that. We just believe in doing no harm, and promoting... Goodness, I guess. More traditionally it's called 'purity,' which tends to trip people up and think it's a lot more... Erm... ...chaste. I find it quite interesting to compare to the beliefs they hold in the Twelveswood, actually, and again, to the workings of aether. They call them elementals, and I feel like they may take their signs and voices a little too... Liberally, but it may all be one and the same." Akinari nodded up at him, his head tilting as Dominic threw him another question, his own brows narrowing a bit as his lips pursed.

"No, not unless you were doing it to intentionally hurt me- the Kami won't mind, but I might," he made a grab for the brush, nails unintentionally scraping across Dominic's arm as he did.
Domiwoof02/11/2019
Dominic rolled his eyes. Ignoring the bit about purity for a moment, he raised the brush, allowing Akinari's nails to scrape at his skin as he held it over the Raen's head.

"You say that like you wouldn't know of it beforehand..." he said, with an unamused expression plastered over his face. "And that I don't already have a good idea of what your cute hole can take, anyway."

He gave Akinari a gentle bop on the head with the backside of the brush before pulling his head between his legs, setting his feet on the side of the bed as he'd continue brushing Akinari's hair, now draped over Dominic's leathered lap. "As for... purity, and goodness... I guess that makes sense. I actually know someone who was raised under the auspices of the Twelveswood and he's told me some terrifying things about the elementals and their judgment. But if I have this lesson correct, then I think what you're saying is... the general takeaway here is to use items for their intended, chaste purposes. Chaste meaning, anything not perverted in terms of usage or idea. Like a butt plug, while naughty, is chaste because the idea is to provide pleasure. Whereas a gag, if used to harm someone or restrain them for a kidnapping, would not be chaste at all."

He let the sound of yet another series of strands fill the silence between them before looking back down at his partner. "Sound about right?"
Usako02/11/2019
Akinari made a whiny little noise as the brush was held out of his reach, only pouting further as Dominic mentioned his cute hole. Accepting his defeat as he was pulled back between his dominant's legs, he reigned in his melodramatic sulking.

"Hm. The Kami are very capable of punishing when they feel it is due, as well. But yes, you've got the right of it. By doing these things, you show your appreciation for the item, and when you use them to achieve goodness and happiness, you show them further appreciation. True perversion is to act in evil ways or willingly bring evil into the world."

It made him feel warm and peaceful to be teaching like this, and... Terribly nostalgic, really. It wasn't often that he did get to talk about his beliefs anymore, although he had definitely strayed away from where he had once been, it. Felt sort of sweet. That, combined with having his hair so gently brushed-

He leaned against the bed, his face flushed. He felt really... Taken care of.
Domiwoof02/11/2019
Dominic blinked, winding another series of strands around as he’d begin softly running his nails through them, before pulling them apart and ensuring they all felt straight against the Raen’s back.

“...Huh. I have to say, I don’t think I expected you to believe so strongly after you left. I mean... don’t most people also leave their faith behind, when they relocate? Once the world opens up to you, your belief system usually changes...” Dominic said, pausing to stare down at the adorably embarrassed Raen between his legs.

“Right?”

Is it possible he’s been concerned about this the whole time we’ve been together...? Even when he didn’t know what any of these things were for?
Usako02/11/2019
Feeling the weight of his own hair hitting him again, he shifted only slightly, just enough so that his eyes could see Dominic's face again.

"...Do they? Hm..." Akinari's look softened, and he reached up to run his own fingers through his hair.

"I didn't leave with any malice, or from any feelings of being... Repressed, or anything like that. I left because I truly didn't feel I was meant to stay. I think that Sui-no-Sato is hiding there and staying isolated under the mask of tradition, but they're not doing the Kami any favor. By living only for themselves, they're not adding any light to the world, and actively refuse to help others in need... As if they've forgotten where we all came from."

"I've never felt like there was any reason to not believe what I do, either. Instead I've run into other belief systems that are... Actively based around fear, or obedience, and into disillusioned people who just want to live in peace. Or, again, into systems that seem to have the same practice under different names, but I don't feel that it truly matters to the Kami if you address them as such. I think they're capable of understanding when an individual acts with good intent or not."
Domiwoof02/11/2019
Dominic blinked, a small gasp escaping the Seeker’s surprised lips as he processed Akinari’s words... so much about what he said was so self-confident and with such a good-hearted intent. It made him clench his teeth, though the auri between his legs surely wouldn’t know why...

He’s good-hearted... completely different from me. And that just makes it even harder to talk to him about who I really am...

Dominic swallowed, a grimace on his face as he’d nod.

“...that’s... probably the purest way I have ever heard a religious disagreement articulated,” the Seeker muttered. “Even if it’s just focused on philosophy...”

How would I ever make this work with him...? He would need to get pulled into my darkness to...

His teeth clenched further, hard enough that he could almost feel them straining.

How, indeed...
Usako02/11/2019
Akinari glanced up again at the sound of a gasp, his brows furrowing as he took in Dominic's face. Not in anger, but... definitely concern, and confusion.

"I wasn't trying to be preachy..." He shifted around so that he could be facing the other, bringing his hands up to sit on Dominic's knees. "Did I say something wrong? ...Domi?"
Domiwoof02/11/2019
“S... sorry...” the Seeker stammered quickly, shaking his head. “I was ah... just... thinking about how different we are. I mean. Your belief system and mine are so different... you know? But that’s just one of many things I find... er... i-interesting about you...”

He didn’t really want to say interesting, but... he couldn’t say what he really wanted to with how red his cheeks were.

“Anyway... I’m done now, puppy,” he said, putting his hairbrush aside as he got up and walked in front of Akinari, kneeling down as he’d pull him forward by the ring on his collar, smirking. “This... this neediness and asking me to brush your hair. This was all really cute, and really precious.”

The dominant smiled, boots creaking underneath him as his red soles were visible, knees upright as he’d use his other hand to caress the puppy’s stomach.

“Good boy.@
Usako02/11/2019
Well... Yes, we're different, but... is that really what he meant...

The confused expression stayed on Akinari's face right up until he was pulled forward by the collar, feeling some of his silky hair fall into his face as he leaned in.  It wasn't enough to cover up the widening of his eyes as he met the more familiar smirk that Dominic wore, and it was probably strange that he relaxed a bit more at seeing it, even as he flinched in embarrassment.

"Th...thank you..." The Raen felt like he was having a much more pronounced reaction to having his belly rubbed than he had before, and he wasn't sure if it was because he had just spent a while on the floor spilling out personal information or if he really was starting to have some sort of trained response to Dominic touching him. What he did know was that he was still sitting in his underwear and they really weren't going to hide all that much, and that the two of them were apparently horrendous procrastinators concerning work.
Domiwoof02/11/2019
“Heh...” Dominic’s smirk grew wider as he continued rubbing Akinari’s stomach, giving him a quick peck on the lips before letting him fall back against the bed. The Seeker stood, sighing as he swept one leg over the other, looking down at his pet.

“Mm... I can’t wait to fuck your cute little hole again after we’re all hot and sweaty from work. Now c’mon Aki, get dressed. If we wait too much longer we’re just gonna end up fucking again,” he said, running his right hand through his hair with a chuckle.
Usako02/11/2019
Getting even more flustered as a tiny little moan slipped past his lips, Akinari bit down hard on his lips as he was finally let go.

"...Fine..." He tried to play it cool, as if he totally didn't just get completely owned by just one hand, tossing his hair back while getting up from the floor and straightening out what clothing he was wearing. His top didn't fully cover up his underwear, and those weren't even close to covering up the welts and bruises across his cheeks and thighs, so he made sure to take an agonizingly long time collecting up his shorts and boots before heading to the bathroom, his back turned to Dominic the entire time.

Stepping into his shorts and pulling up the tight fabric, he immediately started to regret his choices- he felt like his entire ass was swollen from the beating he had taken, and now he was forcing himself into the tightest clothing he owned just because he wanted to appeal to Dominic. They were already starting to rub in all of the wrong places, and he could only imagine how he was going to feel in a few hours time...

Still, he soldiered on, walking out of the bathroom with his toothbrush in his mouth, casually brushing his teeth as he went to collect the bag he had brought with him, looking very much at home. It had what he needed to finish his touch-ups, and he wasn't going to be going out without fixing his eyeliner, even if it was just for work.
Domiwoof02/12/2019
Dominic had taken to follow his lover over to the pile of clothes, collecting his hair in his hands as he’d gently pull it straight before slinging it over Akinari’s shoulder. The Miqo’te hung loosely onto his body, pressing his face against his back before noting with shock that he’d left, crossing his arms as he watched that bathroom door close.

“...who the hell told him not to change in front of me...?” the Seeker pondered. “Then again, if he did and I saw his pucker and his abused cheeks...”

He bit his lip. Yeah, that’d just lead to more sex...

Noting his puppy leaving the bathroom, Dominic coolly put his arms behind his head, watching with surprise as the auri brushed his teeth and collected his belongings to pool them into the bathroom for his make-up routine.

It’s almost like he lives here... he Seeker thought, before smiling softly. I still want him to dress in front of me next time though...
Domiwoof02/12/2019
He joined Akinari, coming from behind him once more as he’d hold him tightly and rub his exposed stomach.

“Next time...” Dominic whispered, “I want you to dress in front of me. I always want you to dress and undress in front of me, Aki, as part of our bond together. You’re my dog. There’s no part of you I don’t want to see.”
Usako02/12/2019
So focused on getting through his routine, Akinari hadn't noticed Dominic staring him down or following, right up until he felt his arms wrapping tightly around him. Lips parting in surprise as he looked at the reflection of them in the mirror, he set down the brush he was working with and covered his Master's hands with his own.

"Sorry... I was trying to be efficient... I'll remember next time, Master," he responded softly, a small smile gracing his features.
Domiwoof02/12/2019
“It’s okay, don’t worry about it,” Dominic replied, giving Akinari a soft kiss to the cheek as he’d watch in the mirror, noting the Raen’s response.

“Just finish getting ready.”
Usako02/12/2019
He nodded, picking up the brush he was using once more and leaning in a little closer to the mirror, filling in a thick, dark line across his lids and curving it into a perfect little wing. He repeated it on the other side, before rinsing off his brush and tucking it away into a case, and then gathered up his hair, pulling it up and back into a tight ponytail where it wouldn't get in the way.

"...That's about it, I think. Unless you see anything you'd like me to change."
Domiwoof02/12/2019
Dominic chuckled, shaking his head before hopping up on the side of the sink, staring at Akinari as he'd lunge forward and keep his hands on the edge of it for balance.

"I don't see anything you need to change... but maybe I should put mine on now, since you have yours on," he said, with a smile.
Usako02/12/2019
"I had most of mine already done... I just had to touch it up, after you took such good care of me," Akinari placed his hands on the edge of the sink on either side of Dominic's as he leaned down, pressing his lips to the other's before separating with a small pull of his teeth. "You, quite literally, tend to fuck up my makeup."
Domiwoof02/12/2019
Dominic accepted the kiss eagerly, licking his fangs as Akinari would pull away before giving him a small shrug.

"Tends to happen when you engage in activities that'd cause you to sweat a lot. And I warned you about how aggressive I was..." he said, leaning a bit closer as he'd stare up at his partner.
Usako02/12/2019
"I wasn't complaining. ...Much." Akinari grinned down at him, his hands moving up to Dominic's waist before he stole another kiss, one of his knees bending so that a foot propped up a bit into the air cutely.
Domiwoof02/12/2019
Dominic gently placed his hand on Akinari's chest and pushed him back before hopping off the counter, letting his pet do what he wanted as he reached for the small satchel he kept around his waist, taking out a vial of balm. He unscrewed the lid and removed the brush, gently dabbing it onto his lip while watching the other in the mirror.

"Maybe not, but... still. Also, it's adorable how you just... can't seem to keep your hands off of, or away from me."
Usako02/12/2019
The Raen stepped back to let Dominic have space enough to hop down and do what he needed, before sliding down to his knees so that he could wrap his arms around the Seeker's waist.

"You haven't punished me enough to deter me from doing it. ...I'm clingy," Akinari spoke with his face pressed against his dominant's side, beneath his arm. "It makes me feel secure."
Domiwoof02/12/2019
Dominic chuckled. “You certainly are that,” he said, smiling as he happily let Akinari press his face against the side of his coat or under its arm sleeve. The Seeker puckered his lips and admired them in the mirror, curving around the corners with his pinky finger so as to smear off the excess before reaching for the small compact on the counter and starting to apply his eye shadow, first to the bottom of his left eye.

“I’m happy, though. That you feel secure with me, I mean. I don’t think I would ever punish you to keep your hands off me unless I specifically told you to keep them away and you disobeyed,” he said, closing one eye in a wink as he’d finish addressing it.

“You’re not the only one constantly having to reapply their make-up, though. My lips are usually a mess after I’m through with you.”
Usako02/12/2019
Akinari beamed as he watched Dominic applying his lip balm and eyeshadow, his head tilted so that he wasn't just driving a horn into the Miqo'te's side.

"I'm glad... And I do know that I'm to behave myself during a scene," he turned his face, rubbing his nose against the leather of the coat. "And yes, I know, because I'm the one who ends up wearing all of your lip balm after... In places that one usually wouldn't."
Domiwoof02/12/2019
“Not just during scenes, puppy,” the Seeker said, rolling his eyes. “At all times... whether my boot’s on your crotch or not. I always expect you to be on your best behavior for me, because—“ he paused, placing the brush back into the compact and shutting it before dropping it into his satchel and zipping it up. “—if I trained you, and you end up misbehaving, that comes back to your trainer, right? So how you behave reflects on how Dominic Wolfe, your master, trained you.”

He looked down, noting the puppy’s extremely pathetic look of rubbing his nose against his coat. He nearly cracked up, but he held his other hand before his face, letting Akinari see the back side of his leather glove rather than his lips.

“And... if you give me a bad name, not only will I have to retrain you, but I’ll have to discipline you as well.”
Usako02/12/2019
Watching Dominic roll his eyes, Akinari pursed his lips together.

"...I know that. I'm a good boy." Despite his words, there was a glint of something in his eyes... but he waited until his Master was finished speaking, before he chomped his teeth down into the leather of the coat and tugged on it.
Domiwoof02/13/2019
“Wh—?!”

The Seeker barely had time to express his shock before he was yanking part of his coat out of Akinari’s teeth, just before smacking him on the nose with his gloved palm.

“Bad,” he said, in a firm voice as he’d give Akinari his index finger. “We don’t bite master’s leather. Ever. Do you understand me Akinari?”
“Do I have to spank you again before we leave? Are you this starved for attention and control? You can’t even wait until we’re in the inn alone tonight?”
Usako02/13/2019
Akinari flinched reflexively as he was hit, but he couldn't hide the small smirk from his face. He knew that chewing on Dom's leather would provoke him for sure, and he had gone for the easy bait that would be sure to get his attention back... As if he hadn't been holding his attention for the past few days to begin with.

"Yes, Master..." He rubbed the tip of his nose, "N-no, I've been spanked enough..."

Akinari sat back on his knees, trying to look apologetic. The shocked reaction he had gotten out of his Master as he had pulled his coat back was too good, but he wasn't about to try to play tug-of-war with him over it.
Domiwoof02/19/2019
Dominic sighed, yanking Akinari to his feet and pushing open the door, before smacking his ass and pushing him forward.

“Come on. I need to get your toys together,” he said, walking out of the bathroom as he’d move to the armoire, pulling out a small leather knapsack as he’d start to put various items into it. He turned to face Akinari.

“Where’s your tail? And don’t forget your ears. I’m not going to be lenient about you forgetting this time, so you had better go and find them,” he said, one hand on his hip as he leaned to his right side.
Usako02/19/2019
Akinari bounced up to his feet, even the smack to his ass not seeming to deter him much as he was pushed out the door.

"I... Hm..." He had to think on that one. Where did he end up setting his tail, before he had forgotten it entirely...? His eyes narrowed and he looked over the space, trying to mentally retrace his steps from the morning. Kitchenette, bathroom, bed...

The Raen glanced over his shoulder into the bathroom once more, but that didn't show him what he was looking for either... He had taken them from their box, he remembered that much when he had been getting dressed, but... He remembered getting very distracted, and...

Bed. He shuffled over to the mussed pile of blankets, lifting them up and shaking them out until the furry black implements showed themselves, looking down shamefully as he brought them back to Dominic.
Domiwoof02/19/2019
Dominic frowned at Akinari, taking them with force before stuffing them in the knapsack and pulling the drawstrings shut.

“Hah. You know,” he began, before turning, “I was really expecting you to treat those with more delicacy. They’ll just get lost like that, puppy.”

He frowned and grabbed Akinari by his collar, pulling his neck down before smacking him on the nose with his palm.

“Bad. Be more careful next time.”
Usako02/19/2019
He flinched and pulled back a little as he was hit again, his shoulders curling inwards.

"...I know... I'll be more careful..." he apologized sheepishly, his voice quiet and his hands curling up behind his back.
Domiwoof02/19/2019
“Okay. That’s good, then,” Dominic said, with a nod. He took the knapsack and blinked for a moment, before dropping it onto the table and walking towards the door, where he took a leather sheathe which seemed to hold a rather large blade, slinging it over his back. He then walked back and took the knapsack, doing the same.

“You’re not allowed to know what’s in here right now,” Dominic said with a frown, as he looked up at his puppy and bent over with his tail wagging. “It’s a surprise for tonight. Okay? Do you have everything boy? It won’t be easy to come back if you forget something.”
Usako02/20/2019
Akinari rubbed a little at his nose as he watched his Master collect the rest of his things, shouldering his own bag and eyeing his staff that leant near the door, ready to be picked up on his way out.

"Mhm... I'm all set." He didn't miss the movement of Dominic's fluffy tail, not that he hadn't already been curious as to what he was bringing. "Where are we heading, exactly...?"
Dominic shrugged. The Seeker’s leather boots echoed across the floorboard as he slid the door open, waiting for Akinari to follow him before sliding it back and locking it tightly, sliding the key in his pocket.

“Who knows,” Dominic said, before removing a smaller key and attaching it to the ring on his collar with a smirk, “guess we’ll take whatever they got, won’t we? I can’t leash you so I trust you to be on your best behavior. At some point, I’ll need to get you something to act as a leash... mmm. Maybe I’ll get something commissioned...”

He shrugged again, before waving his hand and instructing Akinari to follow. A casual middle-fingered salute to the innkeeper later and they were out in Kugane proper, with Dominic ensuring his puppy wasn’t too far behind.

“And keep up with me. If you think I won’t whistle for you like a dog, you’re absolutely wrong,” he chuckled, before putting his arms behind his head and strolling down the stairs.
Usako02/28/2019
Akinari was close at Dominic's heels as he grabbed his staff and followed him out the door, his boots making their own distinct noise against the floor.

"I'll be good, you don't have to put me on a leash while outside..." The Raen scoffed a bit, his arms folding as they walked. Adding his own flavor of maturity to their exit, he briefly stuck his tongue out at the Innkeep as they passed, and actually adjusting his stride so that he would keep pace with the much shorter Miqo'te- it wasn't that he would have trouble keeping up, it was that his regular strides were much longer...

"I would never doubt it. That's probably one of the lesser things you'd inflict on me, anyway."
Domiwoof03/01/2019
Turning on his heels, the Seeker smirked, jumping off the second to last set of steps and landing on the cobblestone.

“Sometimes,” he started, sweeping his heel across the stone until he had one leg crossed in front of the other, “it’s the lesser things that prove all the more humiliating and dehumanizing. Which would you rather the public see? Me grab your ass and thinking we’re just lovers, or me whistling for you like a dog expecting you to come up to me on all fours and them thinking you’re actually my pet?”
Usako03/02/2019
Frowning, Akinari kept his arms crossed while moving down the steps.

"I'm not doing that. Ever."
Domiwoof03/02/2019
Dominic rolled his eyes, crossing his own arms.

“Way to avoid the question,” he said, tapping his foot against the stone. “I didn’t ask that for my health, you know. I asked it because I wanted an answer.”
Usako03/02/2019
"...Grabbing my ass, obviously, is less humiliating." He avoided eye contact for the moment, waiting for Dominic to keep leading.
Domiwoof03/02/2019
Dominic chuckled, turning once more on his heels as he’d start making his way through the small market thoroughfare, towards the bridge which led to the plaza and teahouse.

“Exactly,” he said, head turned as he walked, halfway so that he could monitor Akinari while his steps still maintained that threatening dominance. “So I wouldn’t consider ‘lesser’ a solace. Not with me. I can assure you, even mild things in my hands can be ridiculously taxing and compromising. If you need an example, I’ll gladly show you...”

Even while Dominic spoke those words, his tail maintained an almost cute, airy bounce, as if he was having the time of his life...
Usako03/02/2019
Akinari felt positive he didn't want an example, shaking his head as he continued to follow along obediently.

"I think I'm good, thanks... I believe you." His eyes followed the bouncing of Dominic's tail, heels still clicking across the pavement.
Domiwoof03/02/2019
“Alright then~” the Seeker snickered, placing his arms back behind his head. “Keep up, puppy. Dogs are supposed to walk alongside their masters, not behind or before. But I guess you haven’t been trained yet, so you wouldn’t know that... oh, am I talking too loud? I hope everyone isn’t paying attention to us.”

They absolutely are, given how weird we look...
Usako03/02/2019
Uncrossing his arms, his hands formed into stubborn fists at his sides, a slight flushing of color across his cheeks.

"I was trying to pace myself so that your short legs wouldn't get left behind," Akinari lengthened his strides, easily catching up to Dominic.
Domiwoof03/02/2019
“Left behind?” The Seeker asked, looking at the Raen with a confused expression on his face. “Me? Really?”
Usako03/02/2019
"Yes. I have a much longer stride than you do," he passed the Miqo'te up, patting his head as he did.
Domiwoof03/02/2019
“Hmph...” Dominic frowned, the pat making him blink and twitch his ears as he’d quickly try to catch Akinari, both of them on the bridge with Akinari ahead as he stamped his foot.

“Puppy,” he called, authoritatively, snapping his fingers and pointing his finger to the tip of his boots, “here. Come here. Now.”
Usako03/02/2019
Akinari flinched, pausing but not turning. If he acknowledged that command right now, that would be admitting to everyone around them right now that he was a puppy... But if he didn't, what exactly would happen then...?

Well, shit. He tipped his head back, looking up at the sky with a drawn out sigh. In the end, he didn't say anything at all, and didn't move from where he was.