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[just-a-pole-sir]

[just-a-pole-sir]

[councillor-roland]

Cole seemed almost surprised by the kiss, though he didn't pull back. He didn't seem to respond much either but hopefully that would come soon enough. Roland let out a breath as the slave was back on the massage thing. Hadn't he made it clear that wasn't what he was looking for? He tried to make a mental note to be more direct with Cole since implication and innuendo didn't seem to get through well. Even as he was doing that, though, the slave managed to get his jacket off and Roland allowed himself to be lead to a chair, somewhat bemused. He made a slight sound as Cole massaged his shoulders which were certainly stiff with tension. Maybe this would be better than what he'd thought. "Surprisingly, yes. It wasn't what I meant but continue...for now. I'll make one adjustment, though..." He tilted his head back to look at Cole, smirking a little. "You can reach my shoulders just as easily from my lap, I think. So come sit here and then continue."

[itscolecroft]

"Oh...right...of course, sir." Of course the other had already said he didn't want his hands for massaging. Cole really wasn't the brightest bulb in the box and he certainly didn't pick up on innuendos quickly enough. He did continue to massage the master though, hands moving further down as he heard the noise the other made that made him think the other was enjoying it. Nodding to the other's words. He moved around and looked to the lap. Cole was rather tall of course. Six foot three the last he checked. So he quickly thought of the best way to do this. Either he straddled the other, knees on the chair and feet behind or he just sat on the other, legs dangling over the side of the chair. The latter was his choice and so he sat down. Arms coming up to continue to rub at the other's shoulders. "Like this, sir?"

[sabrael-gibson]

"I've been bitten a few times but nothing more than that. I assumed I wasn't quite to their taste. Not blood wise I mean like." he gestured to his general personage. "You think I'm cute? Thank you I think you're cute too. But don't worry about me. Celestials are a very hearty species." Gibson smiled widely when Cole called him cute, the rest of the warning lost behind the compliment to the angel. "Well I suppose people's kinks are their own but making slaves do it seems wrong...but then again we are slaves without rights..." Gibson tapped his chin for a minute to think about it. "As long as you weren't hurt though I think it's alright."

"If it makes you feel better then surely you can be that for me if you like." Gibson enjoyed the warm hand holding his own relaxing against the table a bit more. "Tell me about your farm. What was it like? What did you grow? What kind of animals did you have?"

[itscolecroft]

"I did hear from a former master that different species have unique blood tastes. Mine is plain but necessary for them. The others...give them some sort of extra power for a time. So I can only imagine what yours must do for them...Sadly it doesn't seem to give them the shots or anything." You'd think an angel, holy blood and all would hurt vampires but if Gibson had been bitten before then it seemed unlikely. "Oh...um....yeah. I'd be lying if I didn't say you weren't attractive. If I was around your age, I'd certainly have asked you out on a date or something." His face was turning a tad red as he rubbed at his neck some more with his free hand. "I didn't mind it really. As I said, that master was one of the nicer ones and cared about us in some way."

Cole's thumb ran over the back of Gibson's hand. "We had a few cows, horses and chickens. We grew some corn mostly but most our sales were from the milk and eggs." He could see the farm as clear as day in his mind. At least, how it had been before all this. "My horse was called Gus. He was the best horse anyone could ask for."

[witchysethharper]

"You shouldn't," Seth confirmed Cole's statement though the corner of his lip curved upwards ever so slightly. "We're not best friends or any of that," he offered. "We've both been here about the same time and kinda just started getting to know each other recently." He left that there, not interested in sharing much more of his personal life with some guy whose name he didn't even know. "What're you doing over here in this area? You looking for something or just snooping around?"

[itscolecroft]

"Oh right. That's nice then. It's always good to make new friends. Specially in such...well extreme circumstances that we find ourselves in." He had certainly made a few friends of the other slaves at least. Some he could just play some of the board games with or listen to their stories of their lives pre under croft. Most of them had such interesting lives previously. "Just snooping to be honest. I heard some movement and found myself coming to investigate. You being that noise of course."

[bastardfae]

casting his gaze over his shoulder and offering an overly-enthusiastic wave to the guards on duty, arnon huffed a laugh as he turned his attention back to the other slave before him, his eyes bright with an unmistakable mischievous glint. “fuck all that mister shit. you an’ i have both been demoted to lowest of the low in this shithole, ain’t no need to whip out fancy titles now. moment’s passed.” the halfling moved to flop onto the ground beside the stranger, laying back against the grass and tucking his arms beneath his head to cushion it. he watched the other slave out the corner of his eye for a moment before moving to knock his knee against the other’s with a grin. “name’s arnon. what am i callin’ you, pretty boy?”

[itscolecroft]

"I mean. sure you got a point but doesn't mean we gotta treat ourselves like we are what we are made to be." At least he felt that way. To still have manners with his fellow slaves made him still feel at least like a normal human. He watched as the other collapsed onto the ground beside him. It might have been nice for the other to ask to join him but Cole just sighed. It was nicer to maybe have some company. "I'm Cole." He responded, his hand coming across his body to offer the other to shake.

[hugotownsend]

“I’m sure he would’ve realised by now that you were only doing what you thought was right,” Hugo’s tone was unwaveringly earnest as he spoke. He couldn’t help but feel moved by the lengths Cole had gone to to protect the one he’d cared so strongly for. “Sometimes we don’t immediately recognise selfless acts in others, especially not when emotions are running high, but what you did is commendable. It’s a rare thing to hear of such bravery. I’m just sorry it landed you in such unfortunate circumstances.” It came naturally to delve into easy conversation with the human; it was a small distraction both of them likely needed and given his disposition, Cole was someone Hugo knew he could trust with the information without the threat of consequential manipulation. He wasn’t unfamiliar with others using it to their unfair advantage – it’d happened one too many times over the centuries. The nephilim’s smile faltered for a second as the question was raised. It was an inevitable inquiry that would’ve cropped up at some point but that never made it easier to deal with. “Oh, um, not quite as heroically as you, unfortunately. I was blindsided by traffickers. A little too blasé about not having seen or heard any of the usual brutes in a decent amount of time. My father and I were in the process of locking up his clinic for the night when someone who appeared to be in desperate need of aid came staggering up to us. It seemed like a life-and-death sort of situation, so naturally, we rushed to assist them– that was all it took. We’d both been wrapped up in the illusion that we hadn’t even thought about the validity of things. Just as we’d managed to get the gentleman indoors, six more darkened the doorway behind us. We tried pleading with them, tried everything we could to send them on their way, but to no avail. I don’t remember much past my father attempting to tell me to run. That’s when the violence started– not that traffickers ever need a reason to inflict unnecessary suffering during the process.” Heaving a heavy sigh, Hugo tried for a small smile. “Sorry. That got very miserable very quickly, didn’t it? I didn’t mean to kill the vibe quite so fast. I’m holding out hope that my father and siblings are safe, wherever they are. I’m just relieved none of them are here, but it’s more troubling that I don’t have a clue where they could be.”

[itscolecroft]

"I'd like to think so. It's been ears now. I just wish him to have a safe life." The ache in his heart was back again for a moment. Thinking of a life that could have been if he had confessed his love to his friend. If none of them had been picked and his friend said yes. They could have been running the farm together or even just travelling the world together. His own smile faltered for a moment, eyes getting a little watery but he quickly took a deep breath and was smiling again. Though it did soften as he listened to the other's own tale of how he was here. Just hearing how the other had been ruffed up made him feel anger. He hated when these fiends were rough for no reason. Fists were clenched, though were soon relaxed as he moved closer to Hugo. He held his arms out offering the other a hug. He knew not to just hug without permission, just in case the other didn't want to. "I think you need this hug. We both do."

[sabrael-gibson]

"I am sure there are a fair few masters here who are like that. Eccentric. That's the word right?" Perhaps the right word would be kinky, but Gibson had not had to meet any masters like that as of yet, though likely it would happen soon enough and the angel would let it happen. "Do they make you eat out of bowls like a dog? And if they are here why not just get a shifter or a werewolf who are dogs? Well canines." The curiosity in Gibson made him go in tangent and his mind would race with questions.

"That is a very nice of you but it's my job to support others. I don't need to rant." Gibson really didn't ever feel distress too much- he had a firm belief that the world- no the very universe put him where he should be, and that everything would be fine. "I used to live on a farm! A really long time ago. We had a farm in a town in a mountain valley. It was nice. I had a horse. I miss having animals." Gibson frowned realizing that Cole had take his hand back. He reached out silently asking to hold hands again.

[itscolecroft]

"I assume so. Not that I have met any of them yet. You just....you be careful okay. I can only imagine someone as cute as you would be snatched up quickly by those wanting to...well..." Ruin the angel. He didn't want to say it loud, his eyes falling away to the ground. "But yeah, he did have me eat out of a bowl. Cleaned of course. He wasn't that nasty. I think he liked to treat everything other than the shifters like dogs as it got him off."

Seeing the other reach towards him, Cole took his hand again to gentle massage the others palm. "I may not be an angel and it might be your job and all but someone had to look out for you. I'll be that guy. Let me be that guy okay." He smiled more at Gibson. "My parents own a farm. I was working there up until...well...all this."

[masonxthatcher]

Some guards were good at their job, others were just bullies -- the one that had been hitting the slave was quite clearly one of the bullies on a power trip. Mason gave the guard a sweet smile as he left, leaving the werewolf and the slave together. The slave was one Mason definitely hadn't seen before, a newcomer who was not the usual twinky type that graced the walls of the undercroft.

"Oh, uh, no need for the sir thing. I'm a slave too, albeit also a police officer in town, but still a slave," Mason chuckled, looking the other over and noticing the discomfort. "You're human, aren't you? Do you need to go to the infirmary?"

[itscolecroft]

The guard was gone and Cole just felt like he could relax with this other guy. Then again, maybe this dude would just beat on him too. Yet, he liked to believe the good in people so, hopefully this guy really did mean to help him. He rested on the floor as he continued to hold his side, eyes looking up to the others as he spoke. "Oh...right. Claimed? Purchased?" It only made sense if he was a supposed police officer in town.

A nod of his head as he asked if he was a human. "Yeah. I'm a plain ol' human. So this...really took it out of me. I might need some help to get back to my cot if you are free...though I understand if not."

[familiarxroman]

"I'll play as yellow." Roman says settling himself on the chair across from the other and giving a small smile as he collected his pieces and shakes his head at the other, giving another smile but this time it is warmer than the first. "not at all, being the new guy here can be a little hard."

[itscolecroft]

"Yellow it is." He nodded as he pushed the yellow pieces closer to Roman as he pulled the other red pieces closer to himself. He then finished setting the board up and picked a piece up. "You can go first." A gentle sigh left Cole's lips as he sat back into the chair. "How long have you been here?"

[witchysethharper]

"Well, I'm sure you'll see him inevitably," Seth pointed out. There was a lot of time in the day and only so few guards that at some point the two would have to see each other down here in the Undercroft. He cleared his throat and scratched the side of his neck. "Yeah I didn't get his phone number so that's why I'm looking for him. Probably should've done that last time."

[itscolecroft]

"Ah right. Gotcha." It wasn't like he was going to have anything better to do. Unless he got rented out by a master or someone else. "So, what is it you need him for? Are you best friends or...?" He never really finished the sentence as he didn't want to say lovers or maybe master and slave The possibilities were long in what this guard was to this guy. "Sorry. I shouldn't pry."

[sabrael-gibson]

"No you aren't! There is no need to put down your species like that- humans are capable of such amazing things. Your lives are so fragile and that makes all the things you do matter so much more. Your generosity, your kindness, all moments you gave to others by choice." Gibson loved humanity- he used to be one after all. The art they made, the books they wrote. All the things they accomplished even in the shadow of vampires. "Well we wear collars...I've never been on a leash before so I don't know if that would be ok or not. I don't know if I would like it." Gibson was uneasy at the very idea but perhaps it was just a new idea.

"Even if I got permission I couldn't do it. It's not a power I have." he said simply with a little shrug but a smile as he watched Cole trace his own fingers over his palm. The gesture was nice in return. "Well that's good. It's nice to have friends in here. So what would you do if you were free?"

[itscolecroft]

Listening to the way that Gibson spoke of his kind certainly did bring a smile to his face. He truly was an angel. His hand gave the others hand a squeeze as he pulled away to rest back onto the chair. It broke his heart seeing such a pure soul in this place. Gibson didn't deserve it. "I have. He rented me a few times. It...well it was weird."

"It's always best to have friends. Someone to offer support to and receive it from. If you ever want to just rant about your day, you come to me okay?" It was the best he could offer really. To be that shoulder for others to cry on. Something to give warm hugs to help ease the others. "If I were free? I...I don't know. I guess I haven't thought about it since I have been a slave for such a long time now. I don't think i'd ever get my freedom. But....maybe go travel the world for a bit. Find true love and settle down on a farm."

[sabrael-gibson]

"Oh that's...kinda gross. I mean the act of it and the sentiment. Even lesser beings deserve dignity- not that you or humans are lesser beings. But even if you believe they were. You know like dogs aren't people but you shouldn't hurt them. Not that you are a dog." Gibson rambled and played with the hand he held in his own, his finger tracing over Cole's palm, and along the lines on his fingers. Enjoying how warm the palm was. "I would never possess someone even if I could it seems cruel to take over someone's body. But I forgive you. To forgive is divine after all."

Gibson looked up with a bit of a sad look on his face. "Well if you don't want it that's fine I suppose. But I'll be sad if you leave me too soon. I like you Cole." he said with a somber little smile. "Can I at least give you a little bit of luck if I am ever allowed?"

[itscolecroft]

"Oh we are. Don't worry. How can we be anything when there are things out there that can kill with one look or one movement." It sucked for sure but at the end of the day, it is what it is. Unless there was some super strong virus that could kill all the vampires and the vampire hybrids in one move, then things weren't going to change. "Oh, well, back in the other castle. There was this master that was really into pup play. He would treat all the slaves he rented as dogs. He'd put a leash on the collars and have them walk on all fours." Cole hated to admit it but he sorta enjoyed that master. Even while being treated like a dog. He was still nice to him.

The felling of the angel's fingers running along his palm felt nice. The other's hands were soft and it felt like he was being given some for of angelic protection, even though that couldn't be. "Even if you got permission first?" He found himself tilting Gibson's hand over to copy the same movements he had done to him. Fingers just tracing the palm as if he was trying to read his fortune. "I don't plan on going anywhere anytime soon." He gave Gibson his warm, caring smile. "I like you to Gibson and some Luck would be nice."

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[councillor-roland]

It still took a moment for Cole to get it but it was obvious when he finally did. Not too bright, clearly, but Roland didn't need him to be bright for this. "Good. I'm glad to hear it." The human seemed obedient, anyway, and that was probably for the best today given the mood Roland was in. Cole seemed very much on board now, or at least knew how to play his part and Roland nodded. "You will. Let's go." The hand on his arm slid up to Cole's shoulder and he guided him to the gate where the rental was quickly arranged. It wasn't long before they were in Roland's lavish suite. Once the door was closed behind them, he used his grip on Cole's shoulder to turn him towards him, kissing him suddenly for a long moment. "You claimed you were good with your hands." He murmured when he pulled back for a moment. "Show me." Normally he wouldn't have moved so fast but Roland didn't have the patience for preamble today.

[itscolecroft]

His first time being rented in this place. The human took a deep breath as he moved along with the other as he was lead out of the undercroft and finally into the master's chambers. It was certainly much more extravagant than the under croft was. Though, that was a given. It wasn't like the masters wouldn't live in poor conditions. Though, before he could fully look around the room, he heard the door closed and the master had him turned round and was kissing him. It was a long kiss and it certainly caught him off guard. Not many of the masters he had been with before in the other castle kissed. They simply fed and fucked. Nothing more.

"Oh I...well, if it is a massage you want...let me?" He slid his hands over the other's torso as he began to unbutton the buttons on his coat. Once he was down to the last one, he slid the coat off and set it over the nearby table. Taking the other by the hand, he lead him to one of the chairs and sat him down. Cole moved around to the back as he began to massage the other's shoulders. Pressing down deep. "Does this please you, sir?"