Seizure of Property (sirix X N7Biotic)

[N7Biotic]

Ever since she was a little girl, Mia only knew the life of servitude. Her parents before her endured a similar fate. In fact, most, if not all of her kind did. In a world dominated by humans, "Nekos" as her people were named, were much more uncommon, rare even. Nekos were very much like humans in almost every sense except for two features: a pair of animal ears on their heads and a animal tail behind them, most typically similar to cats. For these features, humans see nekos as a lower life. A person below human status and therefore only used for one purpose: a glorified pet. As soon as neko children reached the age of 5 they're taught this life by their parent's masters. Mia remembered being only a small child, looking up at her parents with proud, but slightly saddened eyes once she was 5 and her lessons began. She was taught many things, small cleaning tasks mostly and basic commands Masters tend to use. As she got older, her teachings got tougher as she was able to do more. Cooking, cleaning, and a decent amount of schooling, but not enough so that she was able to think freely, just have some knowledge that would aid her in her day to day tasks. She was taught to read and write, but never allowed to read the Master's books or write anything unless her Master ordered her to. She was very intelligent and caught onto every lesson quickly, which was concerning to her parent's master. After all, he was afraid she would become a free thinker and in result, a problem. Mia was banned from cleaning the library or the study to prevent any curiosities or temptations for her to continue learning in secret. Mia grew to accept this, she knew her place and as long as she was good the masters would treat her good. She's seen what happens to bad pets and it wasn't something she wanted to experience.

One day, when Mia was in her early teens, a friend of her parent's master approached her. He was kind to her and admired her beauty. The next day, she was informed that he had offered a rather impressive sum of money for her and her parent's master agreed. It was a sad day. Mia had to say goodbye to her parents and to everything she'd ever known and leave with a man she barely even knew. Years passed and Mia grew to like her new master. He was kind and treated her well because she was a good pet that obeyed him without a second thought. As she grew into a beautiful woman, the master began to request unusual things. Sexual things. He hired a tutor to teach her how to please her master in this manner and was told it wasn't uncommon for a master to ask for such things, so she did as she was told. Just as she was for her other teachings, she learned these lessons quickly and her master was very pleased. For sometime, everything seemed wonderful. Mia would do her chores as usual and take care of her master's needs from time to time, she'd even get extra sweets for being such a good pet, but one day, everything changed. Master started to gamble and for sometime, he was rather lucky at it, nearly doubling what he already had, but then he started getting involved with some bad people. Mia never learned who these men were, but every day her master was becoming more and more scared. He started demanding more sex and alcohol then usual and Mia was starting to worry for him. Then, he received a call. These men were getting impatient. Something about wanting their money back and not getting it fast enough. Then, the master started to shake. Someone was coming to collect his debt.

 

[sirix]

Jason McCree makes his way towards the small mansion of the latest man to need a good shake down and a bit of...encouragement to bring back the money that was owed. He gives the curtesy of knocking on the door before just walking in, announcing for any and all to hear. "Oh Mister Ericson, you need to pay your dues." He says then looks around for a minute. Finally the man appears from around the corner.

"This...this isn't necessary. I will have the money back next week..." He says in the delicious little whine that I have come to love to hear. He doesn't, however, stop Jason from looking around or taking anything, evident by the fact that the collector is able to just grab a golden knick knack from a near by counter.

"Oh, but it is mister Ericson. But, I am not unkind. Whatever I take will be returned, primed, polished and better then I took it." Jason says with a smile then starts to wander around the house, looking over the property. This was going to be more difficult then he thought. Most of the objects had little resale value. True they had lots of sentimental value, and he usually took one object to ensure that they didn't just buy everything he took again, but this man really didn't have much physical wealth that amounted to the money he had barrowed. That's when the perfect creature walked around the corner. The little Neko girl was everything her could have asked for and more.

Putting on a smile, he beckons the girl closer. Jason was fit but not huge, and overly muscular white male. He had dark brown hair cut in a military style high and tight, and was currently wearing nice slacks and a button up shirt, a legally owned gun visible in a holster around his waist. He could scare some but he hoped he wouldn't scare the girl away. "Come here darling."

 

[N7Biotic]

Mia's soft ears perked up hearing a strange voices nearby. She carried a tray of her Master's favorite scotch since it was near the time he usually requested for it. It wasn't uncommon for the Master to invite strangers over for another one of his gambling games so, Mia thought nothing of it at first. However, as she turned the corner, Mia gasped and nearly dropped the tray she was carrying at the sight before her. A rather intimidating man wandered around the lobby while her Master stood shaking and frightened of him. At first, Mia suspected they were being robbed, but by the looks of this man he was no ordinary thief. Mia remembered all her Master's ramblings and mumbling he made to himself about "someone coming to collect" and felt her ears twitch nervously. This must of been the man her Master was referring to and from the looks of him, he was a man not to mess with.

A perfect creature Mia was indeed. Her Master was told numerous times how beautiful his pet was, a purebred as both her parents were Nekos. Her raven hair flowed down to her mid back with waves and curls that looked soft to the touch. Her emerald green eyes shone like the gems that shared their color as her bangs swept across her forehead. Her skin was lightly tanned and flawless from what could be seen. A pair of soft, black, cat like ears rested atop her head, standing in alert from the sight before her. Her fluffy tail swayed anxiously behind her. A collar with a lock wrapped tightly around her neck, a symbol of her ownership that would only unlock from her Master's key. She wore a simple short black and white dress, similar to a maid's uniform, that hugged her curvy and well developed body in a noticeable way with white stockings that ran up to her thighs.

The stranger beckoned her closer. Her ears twitched uncomfortably as the man frightened her with his intimidating stare. Her eyes moved to see her Master shaking in fear. "No, not her, please!" He begged much like a sniveling child. Mia stared at the man, but her habits controlled her movements. She came closer to the man and set her tray down on the nearby table. Mia was quiet for a moment before facing the man. When she finally spoke, her voice was sweet. "Is there something I could help you with sir?" She asked politely, expecting to be asked to fetch something for their guest.

 

[sirix]

Jason smiles to both the reaction from the man and the sweet voice of the little Neko girl. Perfect in all ways. "I need you to come with me sweetheart. Master here hasn't been a good man and owes a friend of mine a lot of money." He starts out, trying to look as inviting as he could. "It would be a great help to your master, otherwise I will have to take his house." He says, looking back at the man with a sneer, as much of a threat as it was the truth. "Why don't you go pack up what things you have for me?" He requests, then straightens back up and looks towards the man, leaving the neko to go do as she wished at this point.

"Lucky you, she is worth almost twice what you owe, so if we end up having to sell her to cover your debts, you will actually get some money back." He says with a smirk. "And not to worry, she will be treated kindly, with love even." Jason says, looking back towards where the beautiful creature had been standing if she had left already.

 

[N7Biotic]

The stranger before her was a rather intimidating man. The sight of her Master cowering in fear of him only made the stranger all the more frightful. The stranger's inviting tone was, in a way, helping Mia become less frightened of him, but she still felt nervous given the situation. Mia held her hands close to her chest, her tail lashing to and fro anxiously. This man wanted to take her away from her beloved Master, possibly even sell her. Her Master wasn't a bad man. He had done some questionable things, but he was never bad. It almost broke her heart to think of being away from him. Her Master was always kind and good to her. Not the same could be said for more unfortunate pets who suffered from cruel Masters. If this man took her away, she wasn't sure how lucky she would be if they did end up selling her to another Master, even his promise of her well being did little to comfort her.

For a moment, Mia couldn't move. Even in situations like this, only her Master was allowed to dismiss her. She attempted to keep her charming and calm demeanor, but it was an impossible task from what was happening to her. It wasn't her place to speak, yet she couldn't move either. It was a rather perplexing to which man she should obey, but in the end, her Master's words were what mattered most. It seemed her Master knew her thoughts for after a few seconds of her staying still, he finally spoke. "I'm sorry Mia...do what the man says. I'll get you back home soon my pet." He assured her the best he could, but this shivering and whimpers made it impossible for her to be confindent in his words. Yet, she will obey. "Yes Master..." She replied, giving her usual respectful curtsy to her Master and their...guest before heading upstairs to gather her things. It wouldn't take her more then a few minutes to return for she didn't own much besides her uniforms and hygiene products her Master had so kindly gifted her.

 

[sirix]

Jason smiles and makes his way towards the man after the neko had left. "You can take her collar off if you like, as a...memento of your little girl. I will also give you guys a few minutes alone to say good bye and get whatever you need done dealt with." He allows the man, stepping around him and making his way out to main parlor again and waiting for the two to get done with whatever he was going to have her do.

Once the pair come back around the corner, he extends a hand out to the neko girl. "What is your name little one?" He asks, wanting something real he could call her by.

 

[N7Biotic]

A bit of surprise washed over Mia seeking the stranger was at least kind enough to allow her to speak to her Master before departing. She gave him a grateful look and bowed to him respectfully. "Thank you for your kindness sir. I'm grateful." Once the man gave them some room, Mia returned to her Master. A look of sadness replaced his fear as she approached him and helped him up to his feet. Without fear or sniveling like a child, her Master was rather handsome and kind looking, appearing more like a man then he did a few moments ago. He looked down at her and smiled sadly at her. His hand reached up to touch her cheek affectionately before giving her soft ears a stroke, envoking a small purr out of Mia as she closed her eyes to enjoy his touch. Once he had a moment to feel her, her Master reached into his pocket and pulled out a gold key elegantly desined with a pair of car ears atop were he held it. Mia's ears dropped sadly as he brought the key up to her neck and unlock the lock to her collar. His hands reluctantly took it off and held it. Mia touched her neck softly, it felt so wrong to not feel the weight and leather of her collar against her skin. In truth, she already missed it. Her Master hugged her tightly as thought he was her lover having to let her leave him. "I'll be back soon Master. It won't be long." She whispered softly to him. A smile grew on his face. "I pray you're right sweetling."

It was hard to let go of her Master, but she had to. Her Master led her by hand to the stranger. Her Master hesitantly placed her hand into newcomer's own hand as though he was passing her from one Master to another. "Please take good care of her. She's my treasure." He told the stranger almost as though she was pleading him. It was hard for Mia not to cry, but she wanted to be strong for her Master. "My name is Mia, sir. May I ask what is your name as well?" She asked politely as her hand gently and uneasily clasped onto the stranger's own hand. The imprint of her collar still remaining on her now bare neck.

 

[sirix]

Jason sits in the palor for the few minutes it takes for the pair to say their final goodbyes. It just seemed cruel to do so otherwise. This was saying goodbye to a person, not an object after all. An object he would just grab and walk out with afterall. Hearing the footsteps coming back he stands up straight and lets the pair come to him near the door. He smiles as she takes his head. "Mia, that is a beautiful name. My name is Jason." He informs her with a kind smile. He turns to look at the former master. "Do not worry, she will be returned to you upon full payment. You have 3 months to pay us back. After that you have 3 years with interest included." He tells the man the normal terms that the shark had.

With the formalities over, Jason leads Mia to the waiting car and guides her inside. With a close of the door, the driver takes off. "Mia. For the time being, you will be living with me. Please, make my home your home, you may be there for a little while." He offers kindly, pulling out his phone to let his boss know the situation over text. He then drops the phone and looks at the cute little neko. "So, tell me about yourself? What do you like to do?" He asks, wanting to get to know this new tenant of him.

 

[N7Biotic]

While the stranger was a bit intimidating, he was rather pleasant and charming at times. Mia smiled sweetly at him calling her name beautiful. His kind smile made her own widen a bit as she replied, "Thank you Jason.", giving him a grateful little bow as her hand still lingered in own until he wished her to stop. Her Master listened cloesly to Jason's words carefully with a saddened and worried expression towards his beloved pet. "Yes..." He spoke softly, "Your employers will see their debts repaid..." His voice seemed sure of himself, but Mia could see in his eyes, he wasn't sure how he was going to actually pay off his debts. Master was a smart man, she was sure that she would be back in his arms in no time at all.

Mia took a silent sigh as she grabbed her bag with her free hand while Jason led her away with her other. She thanked him for guiding her inside as she placed her bag down by her feet, curling her tail into her lap to make sure the door didn't close on it. She was silent for a moment, but her ear swiveled towards him as Jason started to speak. She looked at him with understanding and gave a nod. "Yes, thank you for allowing me to stay with you. I'm grateful for such kindness." However, her ears perked up and her eyes looked at him a bit widened. No one ever asked her to tell them about herself. People normally didn't care for what Nekos had to say let alone what interested them. "I..." She started off, trying to think of a proper answer. "I like to cook, clean, and serve my master and his friends of course." She finally answered seeming sure that was the right answer to give.

 

[sirix]

Jason smiles at the answer. It was the perfect tailored response, it almost seemed to him that that was how she really felt. He nods along with her and chuckles a little, smoothing the wrinkles from his pants as the driver starts to pull away from the mansion. "Of course dear, of course." He says, praising the answer so that when she returned to her master or went to a new one that she wouldn't drop it. "But I was more asking what you enjoy...like...in your off time. When Master nor his friends have need of you and your chores are done. What is that you enjoy?" he asks, adding a little more emphasis on her as the subject of the question. "I don't spend a lot of time at home so I want to make sure that you will have some kind of...entertainment or something to do while you stay with me." He says, his tone still kind and inviting.

 

[N7Biotic]

Feeling the car begin to move, Mia's soft ears lowered a bit sadly. She knew it would be awhile until she returned home, but Jason was doing a rather splendid job on keeping her thoughts occupied, something she really needed at the moment. His words did make her think. Her whole life revolved around pleasing the master and his guests. She never really had time to spare, however there was one thing that came to mind. Mia had a particular fondness of the library. Something about being surrounded by books always brought her a comfort unlike any she's felt. It wasn't as special as the comfort her master gave her, but it was something. She was silent for a moment before finally gave an answer. "Well...I have a fondness for libraries...I don't usually have time to do more then clean in it, but every once in awhile when Master doesn't need me as much as usual, I could steal a few minutes of reading one of his books. He doesn't mind usually if everything's done and he has no need for me." She explained, a soft sweet smile growing on her face.

 

[sirix]

Hearing a love of reading brought a smile to the accountants lips. It was something to work with at least and something he could atleast partly oblige. "Well, i don't have a library, but i have books you can read. And access to many many more." He offers to her. "And if you are a good girl, and run out of books, we can get you a pass to the library near my house." He further incentivizes for the little neko. "Is there anything else you want me to know? Your favorite food, or preferred way to dress for instance?" He asks, wanting this new... tenant of his to be comfortable during her time at his house.

 

[N7Biotic]

Her ears perked up happily at the thought of finally having time to read more books. It was a strange thought, but a pleasant one nonetheless. "That sounds lovely." She smiled at Jason sweetly, her tail showing a flick of excitement. His next words made her smile and look down at her hands for a moment. Jason was so kind and generous with her it was quite a shock. She expected some kindness, but nothing like this. Mia had to remember though, she was lesser then him and had to make sure she performed her duties. Mia finally answered him, "You're too kind. I'm quite easy to manage. I'll be happy with whatever you put in front of me and what you want me to wear. I'm happy just from the kindness you've already given me. If there's anything you want to request from me, I'll happily do it. Cleaning, cooking, perhaps special needs." She offered, placing a hand on his lap to give a hint of her implications. "While I'm in your home, ask anything of me and I'll do it happily." She smiled at him with a gentle squeeze on his thigh.

 

[sirix]

He holds his smile with a nod towards her. "Of course. Whatever interests you will be brought for you to read my dear." Jason then watches her expression change so suddenly, and so drastically. Surely this wasn't the effect of training he thought to himself then perks back up to her as she turns back to him and explains her position on his last question. He gives her an uneasy smile at the insinuations. He may have worked for the mob, but he wasn't heartless and to ask a guest in his home to act like a...slave...was not something he could stomach easily, however, if it would make her more comfortable. "How about a deal then. I won't require you to perform your...services." He looks down at her hand on his lap, then looks back up to Mia's cute face. "But if you want to work, you can talk to my personal maid about jobs you can do for the day. How does that sound?" This seemed like a good compromise to him, she got to keep busy and he didn't feel like he was using her.

 

[N7Biotic]

A look of surprise grew on Mia's face for a moment. Normally, no one she's offered services to had denied her. It was normal for her to please her Master's guests and none had hesitated to take advantage of it, even female guests, some with their husbands involved as well. It was a bit strange at first for someone to say no to her, but it also felt nice that she didn't have to go through with her usual custom. Jason really was turning into someone special to her. Mia allowed a smile to cross her lips as she moved her hand off his lap, noticing it made him slightly uncomfortable. "That sounds wonderful." She smiled sweetly, her little pair of ears twitching happily in response. "I want to do something to repay your kindness to me. Master is kind to me, but I never met someone who doesn't require anything from me yet is so willing to make me happy and comfortable. It's strange, but...nice." She smiled softly, taking her sparkling eyes off of him for a moment to stare at her lap. "Thank you..." Mia said finally after a moment of silence before letting her hand reach up to touch her own bare neck once more as she stared out of the window as though she was in thought. Was this was it meant to be free?