Imprints in Stone [AU]

[Bethany]

Bethany opens her mouth to counter that, then shudders. "Yes, okay, that was... bad. But if people didn't treat whores like objects or beasts, then she wouldn't have done that... at least without warning. And to be fair, she probably thought I was... aware and willing to do that. Into it. Very much not, but how was she supposed to know that? The pee thing is just weird, but whatever, that's gotta be kind of rare, right?"

[GamesMaster]

"Uh. Let's hope so, I guess? I only ever hear about pain stuff, but..." He gestures down at his fur. It's rare to see Don talking about racial issues; usually, Niko's the one comparing himself to humans, while Miki is bragging about how cats are better at everything. 

[Bethany]

Huh? Oh, right, Bri mentioned catfolk are better suited and more interested in pain stuff. Which I guess is kind of handy for a whore, evidently. "Yeah... thanks for... for taking over, for the candle, for... you're a great guy Don. You'll make a great dad for someone some day."

[GamesMaster]

His ears finally prick up, at least a little. "You think so? I'm hoping to be Keeper one day. I know everyone says it'll be Ari but I think I would do a good job."

[Bethany]

"Keep what?" Bethany asks curiously. 

[GamesMaster]

"Keeper of the Traditions. My father is the current Keeper. It's not inherited exactly, but usually people expect him to train one of his kits unless there's a problem." Seeing the curiosity not dim, he adds, "It's kind of like being Lord Hand of the Catfolk."

[Bethany]

Bethany gapes a little at him. "I had no idea you were- why are you... working here? Being in a gang?"

[GamesMaster]

"It's kinda like Keeping, ain't it?" he says, a bit bashful. "Leading people. Working together. Bringing in money for the Tribe." 

[Bethany]

"I... yeah, I can see that..." Bethany says slowly. "That's still pretty cool though." She grins at him. "Should I be calling you Lord Adonis?"

[GamesMaster]

"Gods no," he laughs. "Don is fine. Means I'm one of you, or you're one of mine, or something. Nobody calls us by our full names unless they're outsiders."

[Bethany]

"Ah, I see," Bethany says, a slight flush on her cheeks and a smile on her lips. Don and Ari... I think Niko is short for something as well. Not sure about Miki... probably? "Thank you then. Do... I do need a break before my next, can you... are you busy or can you stay and chat?"

[GamesMaster]

He flicks one ear back toward the hallway. "I think it's fine to chat. We're not exactly being rushed by Coalies or anything."

[Bethany]

"Thanks. And good to know," she adds with a grin. "Come on, have a seat. The bed is clean, I hit it with four cleaning cantrips between each... client."

[GamesMaster]

Don perches on the edge of the bed, still attentive to the hallway, tail drifting from side to side slowly. "How's it going?"

[Bethany]

"Well...  I just had a woman I was eating out pee on me. At least I got my mouth closed but..." She shudders. "Sorry. Anyway. Oh! Carver's got a new tutor, did he mention? Seeker Helene, a friend of my dad's." Bethany grins suddenly, looking sixteen and excited with life again. "I totally think they like each other, but neither of them are like... good with that sort of thing."