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Apr 25, 2019 21:34:47 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Apr 25, 2019 21:34:47 GMT -5
Maximus heard the knocking just as he heard a yelling voice of Kramer. He rubbed his head, as he was in the middle of reading some files. He put them up and walked across the room. He opened the door. "Just- stop being defiant and learn that you're not going to be put in a lap. And I am a council member- a high council member of the ape council. This is why you are here and not in a lab undergoing painful experiments." He wondered when Kratos would answer his message, but he was not in any hurry.
"Are you hungry?"
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Apr 25, 2019 21:48:16 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2019 21:48:16 GMT -5
Kramer frowned a bit.
Great he was the pet to a council member. So he knew already that he was being fed lies. They were all corrupt jerks most of the time, or so he believed. “I know what you’re doing. You’re trying to ease me into it. But save it,” he noted. “I’ll sit on your lap. Otherwise the training we both know is coming will be longer. But don’t expect me to like it. And you’ll have to show me how I do it for a... Council ape. I’m sure it’s different.”
His stomach answered the next question. “I’m starving,” he noted. “I was hauled out of my home early and didn’t even really eat.” He added. “So maybe you can tell me what’s expected over breakfast or something...”
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Apr 25, 2019 22:02:00 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Apr 25, 2019 22:02:00 GMT -5
Maximus stroked his chin as he thought and then chuckled. This human was smart, but not that smart enough to know what pet status is. "Maybe I should just take you back to the cages and force you to wear a onesie or a puppy dog suit."
He wasn't going to really do that and he only lied once to him to get him to stop arguing. However, he allowed no human to sit in his lap. "Believe what you want." Maximus finally said. There's always a fine line between pet status and ape-raised status. Guess he would have to learn one way or another.
"You no longer have any rights under ape law. That means you cannot be anywhere out in the city without your master. Second: You go where ever I go when I take you. Third: Running away is out of the picture for you because the patrols and guards will stop you or worse. Fourth: The apes in the city are harsher than you believe to humans. The citizens do not like humans without a collar and leash. Fifth: Most apes don't mind a human sitting in their laps. You do not have to sit in my lap. You can stand near me or next to me. Sixth: All pets wear collars and have leashes, even have tags."
Maximus grabbed his arm gently, which was not usually what he ever did to humans. He was actually treating him more like a 'son' than a pet. "This way to the dining room." He led him downstairs to the dining room.
Maids and servants were setting up a small buffet table. Choices of fruit, eggs, toast, and sweet jams were waiting there.
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Apr 25, 2019 22:08:19 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2019 22:08:19 GMT -5
Those were a lot of rules.
As he was pulled along he was definitely more than a bit thankful for the kindness. But he didn’t enjoy the thought of doing that. Well, following all of his rules. He did note that the ape actually didn’t want him on his lap, which he was thankful for. But also knew that he couldn’t always stand next to him.
“I suppose when I can’t stand next to you. I can sit at your feet,” he noted calmly as they walked. “It’s less embarrassing than the lap anyway. Forgive me sir, but I’m thirteen and I don’t need that,” he added. Still disgusted at the thought. “I don’t understand what they see in it.”
He then added. “I take it by the way I’m dressed I can’t pick my clothes either. My last foster family bathed my human and dressed them. Do I have to do that?” He asked. Though he had always noted a great deal of human clothes were zipped or buttoned in the back making it impossible for a human to do it themselves. “Do I really have to wear a collar and tag? That’s something I see animals in town wear!”
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Apr 25, 2019 22:17:31 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Apr 25, 2019 22:17:31 GMT -5
"That's what you would be wearing if you weren't bought by me. The handler there wanted you. Had he bought you, you would still be in a onesie or a puppy dog suit." Maximus didn't mind explaining to the human that the rules were there for a purpose. Despite him not liking them.
"I'll let you pick your clothes, and if you wish to be bathed alone, I'll let you. However, you'll be guarded by the maid or should say minded by the maid, Maryann."
He glanced over to him. "And you can pick your food."
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Apr 25, 2019 22:30:30 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2019 22:30:30 GMT -5
He shuddered at the thought.
At first he was thankful for the sentiment of some freedoms. But then he stopped to think. He’d seen the high standards pets were held to. How they were supposed to be primmer and perfect, and dressed dashingly. He knew nothing of how to do that.
He reluctantly lowered his shoulders. “No. It’s probably better. I don’t know what I’m doing,” he managed rather reluctantly. Then added. “Until I know what’s required of me I’ll let you have me groomed and pick out my clothes.”
Quickly however he reached over to take one of everything they had. More than a little starving at the moment and with no time for manners. “It all looks so good.”
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Apr 25, 2019 22:57:02 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Apr 25, 2019 22:57:02 GMT -5
Maximus decided to think of his clothes. "What colors do you like? I intend not to get onesies. Onesies are for younger humans. As of now, I intend to get two pieces of clothes instead. And I will look for clothes without a zipper or button up back. As for grooming, if that's what you require. But I know you aren't a young child who can't really bathe themselves."
Maximus didn't seem to mind his manners. If he was hungry, he needed to eat just like he would. "The cooks do a great job on food and they will probably be delighted to see a young bright human here. I never owned a human."
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Apr 26, 2019 0:51:10 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 0:51:10 GMT -5
Well that didn’t sound too terrible he figured as he began to eat. Maybe being a pet wouldn’t be terrible. Though he did know that it couldn’t all be fun and games - the apes weren’t like that. “And what will my duties be? As your lap dog? Or foot dog?” He mentioned curiously. His voice a little tight. “You wouldn’t just make me go places with you for nothing... Or am I to find that out as I go along?”
He then added. “I’m a fan of reds, blues, and greens,” he managed slightly as he continued to eat his food. “I don’t want to be a cute human. I want to be an ape again like you,” he noted rather honestly. “They even told me I can’t keep my name because it’s of ape character.”
After a moment he continued his questions. “Do I have to occupy my time with pet toys too? I know they don’t sell us the regular stuff.”
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Apr 26, 2019 1:02:17 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Apr 26, 2019 1:02:17 GMT -5
"Sometimes human pets bring toys with them." He mentioned. "There's a human in the palace that likes dolls and teddy bears. All the other manners of pet toys are ignored. Not every human has to play with toys. Now, we do have some challenging puzzle cubes and mazes." Maximus admitted as a servant came into the room and handed him a device. Still not a single message from Kratos. Well, so the president was probably entertaining some of his own new puppies. He decided to not answer and let it sit for a while. Until he was ready. "Sheesh! Usually he answers! Guess not interested in my message." He grumbled.
Then shook his head about Kramer's duties. He was still a child and therefore, had many questions which were easy to answer.
"Some apes change their humans' names to pet names. But I'm not going to change your name. I cannot imagine calling you Fluffy or Spot." He shook his head and then chuckled.
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Apr 26, 2019 1:09:28 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 1:09:28 GMT -5
Kramer looked over the puzzle for a long moment.
He was preoccupied for a few minutes as his new master continued to blabber on about something. He didn’t pay much attention but did look at his nearby lap again. Just what on Earth was so great about it? An eye roll made him decide he was getting up.
“Look now I’m just getting this out of my system to see what’s so great about this. Not because I need your comfort,” he noted while putting a finger up and finding a vantage point to climb on one of the apes massive knees. “Wow you sure are furry...” He managed calmly.
For a moment he actually became lost in it. A ton of fur, warmth, ugh... Nope nope... Get out of fantasy land. Don’t lay against his chest. What are you doing? About the time he closed his eyes and got used to it his eyes shot open again. And he moved to get off the knee. “Yep, terrible. Don’t know what they see in it.” He said hastily.
He asked as he looked for an easy way down. “Are you changing my name then? Like for real?” When he confirmed not. He added. “Thank god I would rather die. That’s just humiliating.”
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Apr 26, 2019 1:27:08 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Apr 26, 2019 1:27:08 GMT -5
Maximus was busily typing a response to a message he got from Zephram. He didn't really think anything of Kramer's trying his lap. Actually he didn't mind as long as the boy didn't try anything with him. "Only warmth and fur." He said. "Which can be like a comfort if you get cold."
He began to eat an apple that looked like a peach. Then another article caught his eye about a new hotel. He hadn't known a hotel had opened which was good for Central City.
Then he glanced over at Kramer. "No. I won't change your name."
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Apr 26, 2019 1:35:43 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 1:35:43 GMT -5
When he said that.... Kramer...
Well Kramer realized he was continuing to relax back in the fur. Perhaps because it was some sort of comfort or perhaps not. “Ok, it’s not bad alright? I was wrong, it’s comfortable and I can see what they do,” he managed after a moment. Sitting up a little more he then noted rather calmly. “I’m just surprised you’re still letting me sit here at this point. After the hoopla.”
He again sighed with relief, thought he was ignoring the fact he was absolutely sitting in an apes lap and ok with it right now. He looked down again from his lap and then noted. “I don’t know if I could get used to it though. Being in public would make it harder.” He swallowed a bit. “But if you and i consented to the lap thing this is what it would be like?” He asked.
It wasn’t as bad as he imagined... But still.
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Apr 26, 2019 1:42:14 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Apr 26, 2019 1:42:14 GMT -5
"I don't necessarily push humans off my lap. You're still a child and have bones that can break from our strength. Of which I won't do. I gave you the option of choosing to sit in my lap." Then news of a human being captured and brought in for mistaken identity. He pressed the button and read the article. "Oh. This isn't good that I may have to leave you in your room while I deal with matters concerning my apprentice."
He was going to the prison, but later. He needed to prepare. "I don't want you to go get traumatized by the prison either."
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Apr 26, 2019 1:48:40 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 1:48:40 GMT -5
There was a pause in his voice.
He wanted to say that he didn’t see this coming but a part of him had. And perhaps there were worse uses for someone as a pet. And if he was being given the choice... “Fine, I’ll do it,” he managed with his voice partially caught in his throat a bit. “I’ll be the trophy pet that sits in your lap. If I have a choice. I’d like to have this as my choice of function.” He Noted honestly.
He then added. “This doesn’t mean I’d be whistled over right? I’d just... Sit when needed?” He asked remembering how an ape foster parent of his did that to his pet human. “I can deal with the occasional pat on the hip but not the whistle. And it might be easier if you pick me up too. Getting up is hard.”
He hoped his negotiation would work. It was certainly better than doing dog tricks.
When he brought up the jail he paused a moment. “Why would there be trouble at the jail like that?” He asked.
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Apr 26, 2019 2:13:12 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Apr 26, 2019 2:13:12 GMT -5
Maximus looked at him then. "Only if you are comfortable with that." Then he thought about him as an adult. It would have to stop. "Tell you what. When you reach adult-hood, you won't have to sit in my lap. That would be very embarrassing for you to do." Maximus knew some children didn't mind sitting on laps.
Adults should graduate to another status of 'Petdom'. "The prison is a dangerous place and it's not a place where a 13 year old should witness or experience."
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