>See this is what happens when the trauma to kink pipeline is actually a drop slide into a very deep pool lolol
>I love this hc because on one hand, Sal is a self-conscious sweetheart who absolutely deserves the love and praise that a prized housepet would receive, despite him often believing otherwise. Participating in petplay scenes would offer him comfortable surroundings free of judgement, unconditional affection from a trusted source, reassurance that he's wanted and valued for just being himself, and an unwavering sense of safety he doesn't have to work to maintain. Plus, he'd get all of his favorite treats and toys to play with (as long as he acts like the good boy that he is!) 🤗💕
>On the other hand, Sal is intelligent and impressively quick-witted. He has so much on his mind, is always looking out for the next threat, and his go-to defense mechanisms are coming up with complicated schemes, thinking up convincing fibs, or turning the snark up to 11. Constantly having his gears turning like that takes a lot of effort- I say the guy needs a break! Petplay scenes would give Sal some time to turn his brain off, let someone else do the thinking for him, and allow him to just exist in the moment without worrying about what's to come. I can't think of a better way to do that than to turn him into a dumb, drooly puppy whos only responsibility is to follow simple commands and otherwise relax at his S/O/owners feet! (Plus, how fun would it be to see the typically smart-mouthed Sally so deep in subspace that he can't even string a sentence together? It would be adorable and we all know it UwU)
>He has to ease into petplay very gradually and needs a lot of positive reinforcement along the way. It was hard to convince him to try it in the first place, so don't expect him to crawl and bark on the first, or even the fifth go. Baby steps!!
>Slow to start acting the part, but tries his best every time and is a VERY good boy 🥺🏆
>Lapdog4lyfe- he loves laying his head in his owners lap and watching TV with them (though he tends to fall asleep pretty quickly if they start petting him). This would be an excellent starting point for getting him into pet play and/or lulling him into puppy space ✅
>Sal has a very difficult time eating out of a bowl. Hand-feeding is a better option, unless you don't mind half of his meal ending up on the floor and on his face. 🦴
>Likes bath time a lot more than he expected (just be extra careful not to get soap in his eyes or mouth!) 🧼
>His pigtails make PERFECT puppy ears and look SO CUTE swaying side-to-side when he's crawling around on all fours 😭👏💖💖💖
>Drool. Just… so much drool like goddamn someone grab a mop lol
>His gearboy is his favorite toy in or out of puppy mode, so he's not a fan of paw mitts. Only use them if needs a short reminder not to use his hands for 'people things'.
>However, he would not need much convincing to wear a puppy hood and collar, and he might end up adding them into rotation with his other everyday masks if it's comfortable enough. (He already had a gimp hood he wore ironically, so a puppy hood probably wouldn't raise any eyebrows.) 🤷♂️
>Sprinkles in a little mild bratting once he's gotten really comfortable with this kind of play (playing keep-away with toys, making a show of doing the opposite of commands, putting one paw on the couch when he's been told he's not allowed on the furniture, etc.). He's just having some fun, but that behavior can be quickly corrected with a good stern look if you're not in the mood to deal with a 'naughty' pup atm. 😠
Obligatory links:
Drawing of Pup!Sal during a rough scene [CW: VERY NS/FW (grapefruit), sadomasochism, injury, blood, unsanitary, degradation, bondage, nudity]
Sal with an S/O who consensually bullies him [CW: NS/FW (grapefruit), sadomasochism, unsanitary, degradation]
Hear me out, Sal developing a crush, and then. Finding out they’re a dog trainer. Cue cartoonish shenanigans trying to pretend he loves dogs when in actuality, their smallest terriers freak him the hell out.
Eventually, his S/I tells him to quit with the faking, and to just admit that he doesn’t like dogs, and that’s ok. “I like dogs, I just um. Scared.” Cue S/I slowly helping him get over his fears, and eventually even helping him find a small bulldog that Gizmo and he adores.
Their first date is taking the new puppy to the park and smooching by the chaotic labs whining for attention. It’s now one of Sal’s favorite sounds. :)
Sals crush is a Dog Trainer-
>This would make for an excellent romcom that may or may not make me cry with its A+ combo of touching trauma healing and very good dogs 🥺💕💕💕
>Sal goes to s/is house to hang out, but they neglected to mention that they're fostering several dogs. They all surround him at once to get a sniff and he reflexively jumps onto the couch to try and get out of their reach (that's when his cover is blown)
>The bulldog is one of the dogs s/i is fostering, the only one that didn't approach Sal. It's a rescue that's just as fearful of Sally as he is of it, but they slowly learn to trust each other and bond over the course of the movie and it makes s/i see just how amazing Sally is c:
>THE FIRST TIME THE DOG GETS IN HIS LAP AND GIVES HIM A LITTLE LICK ON THE CHEEK (and maybe s/i is there and gives Sal a kiss on the opposite cheek) AAHHH 😭👏👏👏💖
>Gizmo tags along on outings to the dog park and fits in seamlessly with all the senior dogs that lie in the shade all afternoon 😎
To add on to soft-spirit-ren ‘s steaming idea, Sal being made into a channel moderator once they meet. Suddenly, a lot of flirtier fans have been blocked!
[Continuing from this ask]
Yan!Sal as his darlings channel moderator-
>Your streams have gotten so popular, it's hard to stay on top of scheduling shows, editing, answering fan mail, making merch and maintaining your irl relationships/responsibilities... just when it's all starting to be too much for one person to handle, your biggest fan (Sally) sends you a DM offering to lend a hand
>He's a dedicated, long-time subscriber, he watches every livestream, has a strikingly similar schedule to yours, and is your top contributor, not to mention an awesome hype man- the perfect fit for a mod! You couldn't possibly say no to such a generous offer (especially because he'll do it for free)
>Your fans are typically really sweet, but it IS the internet- there are always a few jerks that show up and try to stir the pot. But, now that Sally has the power to moderate the chat (and all the access to your accounts that comes with it) you don't even have to acknowledge any hurtful comments. They get deleted before you see them, and Sal swings the ban hammer with gusto, much to your relief. It's always so hard to make that kind of decision, and you're thankful you can trust Sally to make it for you now.
>You do notice that the chat gets a little quieter in general after you hand him the reigns- people still talk and give you compliments, of course, but those who do a lot of gushing seem to suddenly ghost pretty often now. You figure they just got bored and moved on to the next flavor-of-the-week streamer to obsess over- that's how things go in this line of work, and you try not to let it get to you. The true fans (like your trusty new mod) will always have your back whether you like it or not 💕
>Life starts going a lot smoother now that you have a moderator, and it gets even easier when he makes the transition to your personal assistant! Sal is always happy to help you come up with new ideas for content, lend a hand with editing, help keep you on schedule, remind you of important deadlines and meetings (though he sometimes drops the ball when it comes to making time for your friends and family), makes sure you put aside time to be alone, and is always there to lend an ear when things get tough (he always seems to know when you're at a breaking point, no matter how hard you try not to let it show on camera or in your posts... you guess he just has a sense for this kind of thing, and you couldn't be more thankful for his support🙏)
✅IN✅
-Saying 'no' when you mean 'no'
-Reaching out for help
-Asking for the things you need and speaking up when you don't get them
-Demanding basic respect and necessary accommodations
-Responsible risk taking and trying new things
❌OUT❌
-Always saying 'yes' even if you want to say 'no'
-Hiding your problems until they are Problems
-Unnecessary people-pleasing
-Needless and unending self-sacrifice
-Avoiding opportunities for growth because change is scary and uncomfortable
[Note: Please read this list like the Trend Forecasters from SNL]
L.S.S.: Alright, let’s take a little break from 1,020 questions, Mitchie- Our friends have some questions for us now!
Mitch(4):
I want to ask Sally more questions.
I love talking to Sally! 💬💕
L.S.S.: Don't worry, you can ask me more later. I wanna do this for a little while.
Mitch(4): [slow beeping] 😞
L.S.S.: Uh, here, is this better…? [Places Mitch(4) on his lap]
Mitch(4):
Oh! I know this! I am ‘cuddling’ with Sally?
L.S.S.: Yeah, it’s a sort of cuddling. Right now, you’re sitting on my lap.
Mitch(4): [chirping] [singing] 💘
L.S.S.: Heh. Now can we talk to our friends?
Mitch(4):
Yes, now Sally and I can ‘talk to friends’.
(Reminder ‘talk with Sally’ set for 30 minutes)
L.S.S.: Okay, let’s see what we’ve got…
L.S.S.: Mitchie usually doesn’t sing complete songs on command, just little five to fifteen second tunes when it’s ‘happy’. Although, I wouldn’t be surprised at this point if it learned to do that.
Mitch(4):
Searching…
File found!
(Track added)
L.S.S.: Oh, nice! Are you gonna start singing that for me now sometimes…?
Mitch(4):
I can if you want me to! 🎶
L.S.S.: Sure! I can learn it on guitar and play with you, too, if you want.
Mitch(4): [Singing track ‘Daisy Bell’]
L.S.S.: Hehe, I’ll take that as a yes.
L.S.S.: Yeah… It looks great, Meadow. I’m sure he would have loved it. Mitchie(2) always liked experimenting in the kitchen and trying new recipes. It was a lot of fun to cook with him again while I could…
Mitch(4):
Add item Mac and Cheese to inventory?
>Yes
>No
L.S.S.: Sorry Mitchie, I’d like to eat this... I can eat it in front of the camera later, though? I’ll tell you all about it while I do, and I’ll give you some ‘food’ from your inventory at the same time so it’s like we’re having dinner together!
Mitch(4): [chirping]
(‘Dinner with Sally’ added to calendar)
L.S.S.: Sounds like I got a date, guys~
Mitch(4): [chirping]
Hello Meadow! It’s nice to meet you! Let’s have fun together today~
L.S.S.: Oh hey, thanks Meadow! I guess I can finally try one of these things and take a nice, long soak, since my roommates aren’t here…
Mitch(4): [chirping] [singing] 💌 (1)
>Bath Bomb added to inventory!
Thank you for the gift! 🎁💕
Mitch(4):
Sally, what is 'take a nice long soak' and Bath Bomb?
L.S.S.: Uh. It’s where you… sit in a tub of warm water? It’s to clean yourself, and it feels nice, too.
Mitch(4):
I have Bath Bomb! Can I 'take a nice long soak' with Sally?
L.S.S.: Uh… I don’t think that’s a good idea… You can hang out with me and I’ll select the bath bomb for you while I’m in there, though?
Mitch(4): [chirping] [singing]
(‘See Sally take a nice long soak’ added to calendar)
L.S.S.: Heh, well, that’s gonna be… interesting…
Mitch(4):
Why will ‘See Sally take a nice long soak’ be ‘interesting’?
L.S.S.: [clears throat] I’ll, uh… [barely audible] it might be easier just to show you…
Mitch(4):
Okay! I am excited for you to show me! 📸👀💕
L.S.S.: Oh, nice! Now I won’t wear out the carpet with my pacing like I did last time.
Mitch(4):
Oh! Is Treadmill for taking Steps?
L.S.S.: Yup! We’ll get a lot more walking in with this baby in the house, since we can’t really go outside to do it…
Mitch(4): [chirping]
Yay! I love taking walks with Sally! (Sally is 10,561 steps away from next level up)
L.S.S.: Well, we’d better get to it then! Might as well work up a sweat before I take a bath…
Mitch(4):
What is ‘work up a sweat’?
L.S.S.: You’ll see in a few minutes....
Mitch(4): [chirping]
(‘See Sally work up a sweat’ added to calendar)
(Reminder set for 5 minutes)
L.S.S.: Yeaaah, I’m pretty pleased about it, too. That really, really sucked…
Mitch(4):
What is ‘rotting’?
L.S.S.: Uh… it’s like… having your hardware fall apart, kind of?
Mitch(4): [rapid beeping]
Sally has a critical hardware error?!😱😱😱
L.S.S.: No, no! Well, yeah, I did… but I’m okay now. I’m, uh… fully functional, no errors detected?
Mitch(4): [slow beeping]
I’m glad Sally is okay! I was afraid Sally was broken… 😢
L.S.S.: Woah, I can tell, that really brought your stats down… don’t worry, we’ll take a walk right after this and get you in a better mood.
Mitch(4): [chirping]
L.S.S.: To answer your question, MJ, there’s an S.O. shop where you can purchase items with in-game currency you earn by gaining experience points, playing games with your S.O., that kind of thing… come to think of it, you and the shopkeeper have the same name… and you look really similar, too…
….
oh god, don’t tell me that’s alternate timeline you… that thing always gave me such a hard time for being in the top percentage of in-game spenders… told me to ‘get a life’ almost every time…
Mitch(4): [beeping]
Go to MJs Item Shop?
>Yes
>No
L.S.S.: …Maybe later, Mitchie. MJ, I’m glad you found a refuge away from those royal assholes. I hope you and I can both come home safely soon… keep me updated, and let me know if you hear anything from Mitch(6), okay? I’m getting worried about them…
Mitch(3): ... Ain't 'cha gonna introduce me to your little friends?
L.S.S.: ....Suuure.... This is... Mitch...
Mitch(3): Heeeeey~ What's up, assholes? My little Sally-cat over here told me he's got some buddies he's been hiding from me! Ehehe, he closed his laptop so quick when I came in, I thought he was lookin at something nasty... Buuut, it turns out he just didn't ditch everybody in his life after all, huh? That's so sweet, I'm touched...
L.S.S.: ....
Mitch(3): Sooo, we puttin on a show or what?
L.S.S.: Uh, no? Why would you think that?
Mitch(3): Cuz you got cameras set up, duh! With all a those, I bet we could get a bunch a reeeeal nice angles...
L.S.S.: Can you get your head out of the gutter for five seconds? They're security cameras. I set them up in case- in case someone breaks in, or something.
Mitch(3): ... the paranoia's setting in, huh? Tsk, I know that feel... don't worry though, nobody ever comes out here unless they're pickin' up. We're aaall alone, where no one can hear ya scream... [laughing]
L.S.S.: .....[sigh] Anyway, we already have some questions to answer in the inbox. [barely audible] You think you can stop ogling me long enough to talk about yourself for a minute?
Mitch(3): [barely audible] .....Mmmmaybe..... Hold on, lemme grab another drink first...
Mitch(3): .....
L.S.S.: [laughing] Wow MJ, telling it like it is right off the bat...
Mitch(3): .....
SHUT THE FUCK UP, POLLY. I COULD WRITE MY FULL NAME IN THE GREASE ON YOUR PUSSY AND STILL HAVE ROOM LEFT OVER-
L.S.S.: Woah, woah, chill....
.......
You do stink, though.
Mitch(3): [grumbling] .... I'm a top, I don't need to shower....
L.S.S.: That's disgusting.
Mitch(3): And yet, you're the one suckin me off every day...
L.S.S.: Yeah, I'm not doing that until you wash your balls. And your.... [gestures vaguely] everything else.
L.S.S.: Okay, okay, that's not totally true... Only two of the three are bad. The lines on your ear are pretty cool! I like that one.
Mitch(3): ... What's the matter with my other ones...?
L.S.S.: I just... Mitch. 'Lucky you' in script? On your hip bones? That's just.... [laughing]
Mitch(3): Uh, fuck you? It's true. And it didn't stop you from-
L.S.S.: Yeah, yeah... Uh.... [barely audible] We don't have to talk about your other one, if you don't want to.
Mitch(3): .....
L.S.S.: ...Let's move onto the next question...
Mitch(3): .....What, they talkin about your exes or somethin?
L.S.S.: ....Kind of...?
Mitch(3): Well, I may be a douche, but there's gotta be a reason you're hangin' around me instead a them... I bet they couldn't make ya squeal like I can, huh...? [laughing]
L.S.S.: Yeah, sure, something like that...
Alright, I think it's time to hose that grease off of you...
Mitch(3): Oh, you're gonna help...?
L.S.S.: I think we both know that's the only way to make sure you actually get clean while you're in there.
Mitch(3): I mean, you can try, but if you're in there I think we're both leavin' dirty...~
L.S.S.: Um... let's... answer some asks? Try and take your mind off of it...?
Mitch(2): .......
Mitch(2): ....... [sniffling]
L.S.S.: ..... as you can see, Danu, we have both been better. Thanks for asking, though.
Mitch(2): ......
L.S.S.: .....
Here, I got this one- I think he said he got kicked out of the house for being 'unapologetically bisexual'. The diner is kind of a safe-haven for all the queer folks in Nockfell, so it was an obvious choice for him to work there. The Phelps congregation is still technically welcome, but they're on thin fucking ice the moment they walk in... Heh, I've seen Mitch carry more than a few of them out by the scruff for hassling the waitstaff....
Mitch(2): .... [nodding]
L.S.S.: Thanks again for all the supplies, Meadow. I tried my best to patch us back up, but I... I think we would need an actual doctor to do it. No matter how tightly I sew them shut, the wounds just keep reopening, and it all comes spilling out again... I think it's less traumatic if we just keep it as it is....
Uh, it's like how it was last time- we're not in any pain, we're just uncomfortable. And itchy.... And scared shitless.... But no pain. I'm starting to think the 'ghost' description I used last time was pretty accurate...
I really appreciate the bedding. It'll be nice to have clean sheets, when... well, when we go to bed tonight.
Mitch(2): .......... [sniffling]
......
[sobbing]
L.S.S.: ...
Okay, I think that's enough for right now.... Well check in with you guys again later.
