[Meme] Pet Shop

[song_princess]

This is a meme which takes on the Pet Person AU meme but with a twist. Instead of the pet people being well known, only a select few people know about them. All of them were customers of a mysterious man known as Count D and his small pet shop in China Town. Are you one of the pets? Or a customer who was mysteriously drawn into it?

Even if your character wasn't the type to buy or adopt pets, or go into pet shops, they would be drawn in to get a pet.

This is a more general meme than the one it is inspired from, but smut is still allowed but please respect those who may not want to smut and label the thread once it goes into that territory.

For pets, please state the 3 items of the contract and the price for them.

But most importantly, have fun!

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Leanne | Fire Emblem | M/F for shipping/smut, OTA for general

[song_princess]

[A-Okay with both smut and gen! Please let me know which direction you want! I can play either pet or owner.

Leanne's contract would be:
1.) No one else can see her.
2.) Never make her cry
3.) Always feed her fresh fruit and berries.

Her price: 100 pieces of fruit tart.]

[gemini_saga]

Kanon is a sailor and a man of the sea. He made his trade by fishing on his boat, which he parked by the city's port. The best part of his job was that it's a lucrative business, so he can make his hours be it night or day. As long as he make his shipment to the fishing market on time as he tends to travels around the rivers connected to the sea to different cities while leaving his shipments in different cities along the coasts, he gets his income.

It was then on his travels he heard a story from a fellow colleague and sailor about a mysterious pet shop in Chinatown, managed by the Count who sells mysterious pets. His colleague owned a pet from his store, a lovely mermaid that he bragged about, but he wasn't allowed to even show off to his friends at the port as that's the condition of his contract to his pet. He gave Kanon a business card with the shop's address as a recommendation.

Of course, Kanon thinks he was telling lies and it was all made up, and spinning fairy tales just to brag and show off. Mermaids don't exist, after all. Still, the shop was on his curious mind, and after he dropped off his final shipment at the market, he decided to visit the shop, but he wasn't looking for anything else in particular. Just window shopping. He was greeted by the man, the mysterious Count D. Apparently, the shop isn't a lie and they sold pets of a peculiar sort to different clients with different needs.

It was then when he locked eyes with a pet named Leanne, and...something about her green eyes, almost a match to his own, and he decided she is the one for him. Of course, the Count...being the Count gave him a warning (something about her being that of a royalty and being a descendant of a king in her royal bloodline, and being picky about mates during mating season), and set a high price for her.

So the next day, he bought her at the price that Count D asked for, which is first a lot of money for her adoption fee, then 100 pieces of fruit tart made from a particular shop that Count D likes, and then the hassle of signing a lot of contracts and papers to ensure her safety (Kanon's safety is not guaranteed...), and she ended up going home with him.

"Watch your head." He said, as he carried off to put her in the back of his car and make sure she's comfortable in the passenger seat. To make sure no one sees her, he covers her up with a sheet over her cage. "It's going to be a long trip. First, by car, and then by boat. My house...I live by the sea." Once she's all snugged, and he's driving. "I hope you don't get seasick. Have you ever seen the ocean before?"

While the car is in motion, as he's driving. "Leanne. That is your name, right? Is that what you liked to be called?"

[OOC: Deeeerp. Da' owner this time.]

[song_princess]

Leanne enjoyed being in the shop. Everyday she didn't have to worry about food and was always pampered by Count D and the other pets. Customers came and left, any who wanted her never bothered to purchased due to her high price. But it was okay, none of them were the one for her and Count D knew that. He would never let anyone who wasn't worthy of her to purchase her.

The day that Kanon came was one that changed her haughtiness. This man, when he locked eyes with her, she felt her heart stop for a brief moment before beating rapidly. There was something about him that drew her to him. Before the Count could tell him his usual high price for her, he saw her blushing cheeks and almost instant attraction to Kanon and lowered it to just the fruit tarts.

Leanne was almost in tears when she saw Kanon leave without taking her. Why? Why did he leave? Did he not want her? She picked him out of all the customers which came into the shop. Was that not enough? That night, there was no songs coming from her as she felt her heart breaking.

She was still depressed over losing the master she choose the next day when during tea time.... Kanon came again and with the fruit tarts that Count D asked for! Tears of joy started to form in her eyes and she couldn't help but to start singing as he signs the contract. The joy that was going through her was indescribable.

Leanne was smiling and chirping as he brings her to his car, she couldn't help it. She nods towards him before holding her head a little higher as he was driving. "No, I haven't seen the ocean. I always had my sheet covering me when I was being transported to the shop."

She blinks and tilts her head at his question. "Yes, that is my name but you can call me anything you want, Master. I will happily be called whatever name you choose for me."

[OOC; Ohoho~! Have fun with being the owner!]

[gemini_saga]

She sure cost quite a bit (the 100 fruit tarts are made to order), but then again he wasn't sure what he is saving his money for. Before being a fisherman, he lived with his older brother until one day his brother wanted his post as a priest at the temple in Athens back home. Since there can only be one guardian, Kanon lost his purpose and direction in life, so he becomes a fisherman and wandered by the sea, having an affinity with the ocean itself.

It then was her emerald eyes that caught him, and she is on his mind constantly. He's not sure what he's feeling for her other than he wanted to take her home and make a bond as friends with her. The songs she sings...her voice is heavenly. He wanted to hear more of her sweet voice.

"Well, keep the sheet on you until I say it's time to remove it. I can't allow anyone to see you. That's part of the contract the Count told me." He drives the car slowly and carefully as it was night, so less people to worry about. Count D really drills the contract in his mind, as he doesn't want any pets being returned back to him due to an accident and he warns him of the dire consequences if the contract is broken.

"Nothing comes to mind. But let's go with Leanne for now." He said as he drives. He intended to buy a mermaid, but by fate, mermaids were so sold out. But Count D insisted she sings better than a mermaid and easier to take care off, so perhaps he is right. (Mermaids are carnivores, he told him).

"So, what kind of bird are you? And what kind of fruit do you like?" He never taken care of a pet before let alone a bird, she is the first.

[song_princess]

She smiles from under the sheet, turning her head to look towards him. "Of course Master. I promise to try my best to help you keep the contract." She then gains a certain smile as she thought about those who have broken their contract with Count D.

She gains a brief sad smile as she remembers hearing him insisting on a mermaid at first but she was glad that in the end, he picked her and decided to take her home with him. She has decided to do her best to make sure he doesn't regret picking her.

"Alright, but please let me know if you picked another name for me, Master." She then blinks at his question before giggling. "I am a heron. My colors are white and gold." She explains a little. "I will be happy with any fruit you feed me."

[gemini_saga]

"It's just Kanon. You don't have to call me Master..." He said, blushing slightly. "I don't dislike it, but you don't have to be formal around me." After some thought, with a shrug. "But I guess Master is okay."

He certainly have no regrets. Her voice is warm, musical, sing-song even. Maybe he'll grow to like birds better than a fish. He continues driving until he arrives at the port, where he parked his boat at the dock. The sounds and songs of the seagulls are flying overheard as a flock.

"White and gold...when I first saw you, I think you're very pretty." Now why does he said that? He's usually a calm, stoic man who doesn't flirt with women at all. He doesn't think about women much. After all, he was trained as soldier for a living goddess back home. Yet he wanted to be gentle around her, as he didn't want his pet, his bird to be scared of him. "Well, I hope you like strawberries and grapes. When I decide I would take you home, I bought some, hoping you'll like them."

He parked the car and lead her out. "Step carefully. We're getting on my boat." Strong hands are holding her hands gently as he lead her out, and she'll find she is stepping over wooden planks. Once she hopped on his boat, the ground beneath her is no longer stable as the boat tends sway over the water and make her stay on a seat. There's a sound of a motor whirling to life, and at that, the boat moves and he's driving them both over the river toward to the end where it meets the sea.

As the boat began to sail far, far away from the city, and there's no humans around them, he removes the sheet, so she can see where she is at, and she'll see her handsome new master steering the wheel, driving the boat. "It's all right now. I think there's no one around. Take a look where you are. I want you to see. That's where I bought you from. It's the city."

What she'll see? The city with it's sparkling lights against the night sky. He's driving away from the city, passing by the tall skyscrapers, the hotels, the factories along the coast of the river.

[song_princess]

"But you are my master though." She protests a little before blushing herself. "Kanon...." A small test to see how it will sound coming from her lips.

And yup, she is glad for the sheet right now as she is blushing quite a bit. "Really? There were other customers in the shop before you came that said I looked too plain. I wasn't as colorful as the other birds in the shop." So much blushing and she goes to fidget a little with a lock of hair. "I love strawberries! Grapes are delicious too! Thank you so much, Kanon!"

She was chirping happily, giggling until she feels the car stopped and his hands leading her out. It was probably a strange sight to people, Kanon leading a person covered by a sheet to a boat. She nods at his warning and just follows his lead. It took her a few moments before she managed to get on his boat, slipping a little as she boards. It was easy to stay in the seat, taking in the new smells and the sound of the motor roaring to life.

Soon, her new life will begin with him. She closes her eyes to just focus on the sounds and smells of this new place. Her cheeks were still dusted pink when he removed the sheet from her and she looks up into his eyes, locking on them once more before looking around at her new surroundings. "Beautiful... That is what the city looked like." She never got to see it.

Emerald eyes goes to watch as Kanon steers the boat and her blush deepens a little. "You look so heroic and majestic right now, Master Kanon. As well as handsome."

[gemini_saga]

Count D said she's a princess from a lost, forgotten tribe from a magical forest called Serenes. She's the last of her kind, and he thought of that as a fairy tale. But now he's beginning to see that the Count is perhaps telling the truth of this heron.

When she pronounced his name, he can't help but to respond back in kind. "Leanne...I hope to get your name right." He was driving at the steering wheel, though a little slower this time, because she's distracting to him now with her beauty. White and gold all over...she is beautiful. Long wavy blonde hair, leaf-green emerald eyes, slender waist and bust, musical voice as she speaks, and she's not so tall as he is, but she has that certain glow about her. His eyes wandered over to her pink lips, but then he quickly focus back on driving.

"You're not plain at all. At least, I don't think so. And anyway, I asked the Count for someone who likes music, and he showed me you." To tell the truth, he was pretty open to adopt anyone, as he did expect a fish or lizard, and when he told her it's a bird-type, his choice is unexpected even to him...but Leanne is too lovely to pass up in his choices that he made up his mind. She seemed too sweet, and he knows himself that he wanted to take care of her and provide her a good home.

"Yes, that city. You never seen it before? It has a lot of humans living in those tall buildings call apartments. The city isn't for me though. It's too noisy and crowded, and people are quick to pollute with garbage. It's a small space for them to live together."

When her eyes are gazing at him as he speaks, and they look at each for the first time. "Do you really think so? You're the first woman to say that to me." So he thinks it's only fair. "You're the most beautiful heron I ever met, so I hope to take care of you and you'll like your new home."

As the boat drove on, it's apparent to see where Kanon lives is a small village on an island not so far away from the city. The homes are smaller, just humbled houses, and less light, but there are some houses and street lamps being light up. But it's much quieter, with less vehicles and a smaller population.

Kanon parked the boat to the dock once he drove the boat to the shore, and once again he has to put the sheet over Leanne to protect her from the eyes of any wandering villagers that maybe out so late at night. Taking her hand to get off the boat, and leading her from the dock and over the broadwalk.

"Watch your step, and follow me. My house is not far from here. Just walk slowly."

[song_princess]

She smiles when he calls her by her name, giggling and blushing as she notices that he was staring at her. "You have, Master Kanon." She coos at him before blushing quite a bit. "I... I told him to show me to you. He normally only allows certain customers to see me. I also requested for him to lower my price for you." A small smile as she continues to blush. "I am just glad that he was willing to go along with my requests."

And her blush deepens as she looks away. "No, I haven't, I wasn't allowed out of the shop very often. I am not one of his pets that he walks with." She blinks and tilts her head before blushing quite a bit. "Really? I would have thought that women would be flocking to you and trying to win your attentions. And I will love any home that you call your own. Your home is my home, now and until the end of my life."

She then goes to watch the village coming more and more into view, her wings perking up as he goes to park the boat. "It looks peaceful." She close her eyes as he puts the sheet back over her and she holds out her hand for him to lead her home.

"Yes, Master Kanon. I will try not to make much sounds to make it easier for you." But she is chirping and cheeping in excitement. Taking her time in following him, letting out a contented sigh in between her chirps and cheeps.

♪ Baaa ~ ♪

[aries_saint]

In Chinatown, there’s a pet shop hidden in the alley of the big city that is heard and known by a few people, passed by word of mouth and on the internet, which sells exotic and unusual pets run by the owner Count D. Now the count will try his best to match the right pet to the right owner basing on each other needs.

So when Leanne came to the shop, for whatever reason that brought her here, perhaps looking to adopt for the right pet and was greeted by the count, Count D took her to the back of the shop to allow her to survey the right pet to take home. There are dogs, cats, birds, reptiles…

“Or perhaps…this one should be right.” The count took her to the back of the store and behind the screen, there’s a shadowy silhouette of a figure. “This is the mountain ram, a wild sheep found in the meadows of the Himalayas. But he’s not just any sheep, but a special sheep where his kind is found in the region of Jamir that was once a home to an ancient people called the Lemurians. This sheep is special and is said to have strange psychic powers, and he bestows happiness and fortune to the owner who owns him. His name is Mu.”

Once the count removes the screen, the sheep turned out to be a tall elegant man with long pink hair and expressive eyes, and very long, sharp curved horns protruding both sides of his head, horns sharp enough to break trees. A collar hung around his neck with a bell that rings and chimes softly when he gets up from his chair and makes a polite bow to Leanne and he smiled at her.

“I think he likes you. Would you like him? If so, just read the contract and sign it.” The contract is as follows, as Leanne will learn:

1) Do not allow people to see him
2) Feed him only fruits, veggies, grass and seeds
3) Do not allow him to be around other males

Count D explains number 3 of the contract in particular, “During mating season, male rams tend to be aggressive and will fight other males. Bighorn sheep tend to settle their arguments with other males by butting and ramming their heads.” He warns. “Other than that, I wish you both happiness.”

[OOC: They would make a very odd couple. XD But she’s the owner?]

Re: ♪ Baaa ~ ♪

[song_princess]

[OOC; They would be very interesting couple!]

Leanne has been living alone in a small house, selling herbs and teas from her house. Preferring the quiet country life over the hustle and bustle of the city.

But it was a very lonely one.

A online friend recommended her to visit the China pet shop run by Count D to find the perfect companion for her. So, she went there to see if she could just get a small dog or bird.

The last thing she expected to be taken to the back room and then to see a man! But not just a man but one with horns! She quickly protested, panicking a little as she didnt realize this was a borthal!

Her protests were falling on deaf ears as she was also finding herself getting lost in Mu's expressive eyes. "But..." She was getting more and more lured. Her cheeks were heating up in a blush as she continues to stare into Mu's eyes.

She didn't even realize that she was signing the contract. "Would baking him a treat be okay? Like fruit tarts or pies?"

Everything felt like a blur acter the question was asked and the next thing she knew, she was driving home with him in the passenger seat. Please give her a momeny to process just what all happened, before quickly slamming the breaks and pulling to the side of a country road.

[aries_saint]

Count D probably heard that question a thousand times from his customers. “Madame, sweets and chocolate will make the sheep bloat and make them sick. Feed them sweet grass, hay, fruits, and honey.” Said the Count. “Fruit pies, biscuits, and granola bars should be all right. He eats them whenever we have tea time together.”

The contracts signed, thereby releasing the enigmatic Count from any responsibility should anything wrong happened if the contract is breached.

Mu is actually happy to be adopted and he’s very hopeful in this human and what kind of life they have together. While sheep are good pets, he was a wild sheep and never had a human before and the Count told him stories about them, so he is looking forward to live with a nice human. He’s felt sad because he has to say goodbye to Kiki, a young lamb from the same herd he grew up with and traveled with from the same region from overseas, but he knew the Count will take care of him until he grows older. She’s very pretty with long blonde hair and green eyes that remind him of the meadow he grew up with.

The sudden stopped in the car gave him a surprise and the bell collar he wears gave a shake with a chime. When he spoke, it wasn’t a bleat or a baa, but surprisingly warm and eloquent and very calm voice, that can put her sleep.

“What’s wrong? Are we going home?” Those same eyes that look at her with hope are now looking at her with concern for his Master. “I’m looking forward to go home with you. Is your house nice?”

Then he smiled at her, “It’s going to be all right. Don’t be afraid. It’s my horns, isn’t? I used them to protect my herd from wolves back home in the mountains when they’re out hunting on us and make a mistake when they think my herd are food for them.”

[song_princess]

"But he is a human... A man..." She spoke in a dreamy tone of voice, making a mental note of the extra list.

Her eyes were widen as she was realizing she was taking a man home with her. The chime of his bell, bringing her attention to him. Then he spoke... That voice. Just what was this man?

"You are not a sheep! Oh gods, what I am doing?!? I just took part in slave trade..." It was a shock. She quickly holds up a finger the moment she heard the word master. "I am not your master. My name is Leanne."

She cant take him back, what if someone more unsavory pays for him? She starts up the car up again and begins to drive again.

"My home is small compared to other country homes." She begins blushing quite a bit as she only has one bedroom and one bed. She can't make him sleep on the floor!

[aries_saint]

The sheep look at her with confusion “Why not, Master? You dislike it?” Well, if she doesn’t like it, then it’s not pleasing to her. “All right, Ms. Leanne.”

He shook his head. “Not illegal. You have every right to own me. Count D made sure he picked the right human.” He tries to reassure her that she is the right human for him. “Not if you feed me bad food and make me fat, then that might be illegal.” He winks at her. The sheep can sass and have a sense of humor.

“So when I call you Master, it simply means you take care of me and I take care of you.”

He doesn’t need a bed and he can sleep on the floor, but being a special breed of sheep, a psychic one, he can read her thoughts and emotions, but for now on the surface, her energy felt nervous to him.

He simply laughed softly, trying to make her comfortable with him. “I don’t expect a barn full of hay and I can stay and sleep outside if that’s what you’re worried about. I used to live in a forest and climb mountains and sleep outside.”

[song_princess]

"Because I am not your master. I am not above you, Mu." A brief thought goes through her. "Is there another name you rather be called? And please, just Leanne."

The blush isn't fading and she just focuses on driving, finally turning unto a dirt road. "But you are human as well..." She doesnt believe the horns were real. That is something to investigate when they get home. "I usually dont eat anything but fruits and vegetables so it will be safe."

She can tell he was trying to relax her and she lets out a long sigh. She was nervous as she never lived with a man. Or been so close to one outside of business purposes.

"Still... I think I would rather be a friend than a master."

His voice.... She could listen to it all the time as it send a warm tingle through her.

"No! You cant sleep outside. You deserve a bed as much as me. I will have to make another trip into town tomorrow. As well as try to find you a bed to sleep on."

Then she couldnt help but to worry about a small detail. "Winter... The roads are closed during winter time and I won't be able to get into the city. Do you think it would be bad if the food is preserved? But I will try to give you fresh fruit and vegetables. But he mentioned other food I can feed you..."

She is taking this a bit seriously right now as after a while a small house was finally coming into view after an hour or two of driving on the dirt road. "There it is... My house."

[aries_saint]

There’s a similar blush to mirror her own, as he’s trying to be humble and have her like him and accept him by being pleasing to her as much as he could. “I look human to you in this form, but I’m also a mountain sheep. Every pet back in the shop will look human to their owner’s eyes alone. That’s why the Count said to take care to don’t let humans see me.” He said. “So I only look like this for you alone.”

On names, “It’s only Mu. It’s another name for the lost continent of Lemuria where my ancestors used to live thousands of years ago...although the elders told us it’s only a myth. Us sheep don’t have complicated names. But you can name me whatever you like if you thought of any as long as you find it pleasing to you.” With a second thought, “If you like, it could be Ares since my birthday is in March. I’m good with Ares.”

Those horns are real all right and they’re quite big and heavy, but he seems used to it whenever he moves his head around. How many wolves and trees he can break and had broken with those horns can be anyone’s guess...

"I’m good with that.” He smiles cheerfully. “Let us be friends. And don’t be nervous. I’m good with whatever you eat. You won’t make a mistake because I know which food makes me sick and which are bad for me, and I’ll tell you. I can eat those in the winter time.”

With a nod, “A bed of my own sound good. If I may ask of you as I like soft things, but how about a blanket too? I’ll be grateful and be in your debt. I don’t worry much about winter since my coat keep me warm, though extra blankets will be very nice.” Though that’s mating season for him and his kind...it’s late summer now and usually start in the fall and through the winter. Usually he doesn’t desire a female mate, but if it come to that and when in a matter of time, he must advise her to call Count D for a female mate if there is a need. For now, in his mind, Leanne is his Master and as the pet, he already carries a sense of duty and devotion to her since he laid eyes on her.

“You are very kind. I sense that in your heart. I like you already, so please take your time. Nothing you do will displease me. Do your best and I’ll help you in anyway I can.” He said. When the car stops and the both of them got out. “So is this your home? I think it’s fine.” With anticipation, “I can’t wait to see what inside is like, so may I enter?”

[song_princess]

That really shouldnt have made her blush as much as it did. Hearing him say that he looks like this for her and her alone. "Ho-Ho-How many others saw you before I came?" So much fretting and perhaps trying not to die a little in happiness at the potential of being the only one.

"I admit, when I first heard of Count D's shop, I honestly thought of it as a normal pet store. Just having a higher level of service and I went there expecting to leave with something like a dog or a cat." Okay, she was a little embarrassed to admit that. "I really dont know how to properly take care of a sheep."

She blinks as he made the request and a soft chuckle escapes her. "I can look for soft blankets for you. In fact, if you give me a list of things you will like, I will try and get them all before winter." A slow deep breath. "But, I may only be able to get one thing at a time. Depending on how well my business is doing. As for the blanket, you will have to help me pick what is soft so I can have an idea."

And her blush returns now ten-fold. "Until we get you a bed of your own, We can share mine. It should fit the both of us. Even if barely." All of the blushing and mental flailing at that. She hasnt thought about mating season for him. Not fully grasping that he is in fact just a pet.

She blinks at his words, wishing she could fidget with her hair a little. "But I may disappoint you in the future. Especially shpuld you get to know me." She sighs as she remembers the times when she tried to find herself a man, only to be quickly dumped due to her modesty and also her nervousness around them.

"It is but I guess now it is your home as well. Feel free to expose it and the property around it. I owe around 3 arces so you dont have to remain cooped up inside if you don't want to." She idly checks the mail for any orders and sighs. Nope, no orders. "I will be in one of the gardens to start gathering dinner. Let me know if there is anything you want to eat." She states as she already moves towards the backyard, a hand moving to braid her hair as she preps to harvest food.

[aries_saint]

In the bustling city, there's a pet shop hidden in Chinatown ran by the mysterious Count D. His pet shop was known by a few people, passed by word of mouth through his customers, where it was said he sells exotic and unusual pets. From the Count's point of view, he will try his best to match the right pet to the right owner.

When Mu entered his shop, already Count D found him to be a very unusual young man as he sense there's a power around him, despite Mu unassuming appearance wearing a red bandanna around his neck, faded denim jean overalls, and boots. "Hello. I'm looking for a sheepdog. My friends recommended this place. I am looking for a good dog to train to herd sheep."

"Ah a sheepherder. Yes, I believe we have a few sheepdogs in stock. Follow me." The Count lead Mu to the back of the shop. Mu fully intended to purchase and take home a sheep dog today...

...That is until he caught glimpse of a winged being beauty with long blonde hair. "Who...or what is that?" It was then Mu locked eyes with...what is she? His cosmos and senses tell him it's a bird, but all he sees is a beautiful lady with long wavy blonde hair, almost angelic in appearance with her downy wings, and wearing an elegant white gown, and eyes the color of an emerald forest.

Something about her emerald eyes almost matched his own and he's not sure how to react or what to do when their eyes met other than his own heart was beating rapidly, and there's an indescribable feeling when their eyes locked with together for the first time and the way she smiled and giggled at him.

To the Count, that was strange. He knew Leanne is very picky and often rejects potential owners who are interested. "That would be Leanne." Said the Count. "She is one of the last three herons left in the world. Her forest of Serenes was burned down by humans many years ago, and she and her two brothers were the last ones of their kind left when I rescued them. It seems she likes you and wanted to go with you." As the Count has been looking for a home for her for a long time, but Leanne is a picky pet who wouldn't go with just anyone and like most of the other pets, they do choose and pick their owners.

Mu was about to protest that he wanted a dog, but then he changed his mind when the beautiful heron doesn't leave his mind...and caught his heart with her eyes and her smile, that Mu thinks he might as well take her home and make her happy. He paid up front and signed the contract with the Count blessing them happiness, and before he knew it, he has Leanne in his car to drive out of the city toward his home in the countryside. He'll have to continue his search to find a suitable dog to work on his farm another day. While driving behind the wheel, with the scenes of the city and highway passing by until it's behind them, Mu would take a glance at her in the backseat every so often to make sure she is all right...and well, he's pretty sure she looks like a blonde woman to him despite the Count told him it's a heron bird.

"So, your name is Leanne, is it? My name is Mu." There's a small blush as he's driving, being shy with introductions. "We are...we are heading home to my farm, so it's going to be a long drive."

On the way, in an hour, he learns what she likes, what's her favorite foods are and he assured he has everything for her to eat, a room to stay and a forever home to settle in, and when they arrived home, Leanne can see a herd of sheep with fleece so white grazing on the fields, and beyond that a small herd of brow and black and white cows grazing.

With a smile, as he drove and parked his car on the road next to his house. "Those are my sheep and cows. Kiki and Raki are out on the field and they should herd them back to the barn by now. I have to introduce you to them since it's time to eat dinner by now." He opens the car door for Leanne to step out, and she can see Mu's farm, his house, and his land right before her as far her eyes can see with the surrounding forest on the hills of the valley surrounding his farm.

"Welcome to your new home, Ms. Leanne. If you please come with me." And Mu walked up to the front door of his house to open the door with his keys to his warm, cozy house. "Come inside, I haven't set anything up yet, but I have a spare room upstairs and that could be your bedroom. Afterward, I have to make dinner for Kiki and Raki."

[OOC: Totally the owner role this time!]

[song_princess]

Life in the Count's shop was blissful. She could have all the food she wanted, other pets were waiting on her hand and foot and she had the perfect room and tree to sleep it. Life was perfect despite that she was the last female heron left. During the day, she would play and sing before falling asleep in a field of flowers.

So many potential owners came and left and each one, she would quickly trot away, doing her best to not even acknowledge their existence. That is until D was performing his usual task of showing first was the customer wanted but this man.... There was something about this man. When he locked eyes with her first the first time, she actually was the one to approach him before quickly flying up into a tree branch. Her emerald eyes never leaving him and then to seal that she was picking him, she goes to start singing for him from her perch. A song that she was singing just for him and him alone.

It was during her song that she flew back down to him, braving to move closer, smiling sweetly up at him and when her song finished, giggling a little. She continues to smile up at him, perking her wings up, her eyes always searching for his and with love in her own.

A part of her couldn't believe it, he was actually choosing her and was signing a contract for her. Leanne's smile widens even more and her wings begin to glow in happiness as well as her ears wiggling. This was almost like a dream come true as at long last, she found a master. She didn't even know that she wanted one until she laid eyes on him.

"My name is whatever you want it to be, Master. I am your pet now." She giggles out, the smile still hasn't left her face. "Master lives on a farm? I can't wait to see my new home."

The hour flew by as they talked and get to know each other a little. But then the sight of the sheep and cows catches her attention and she goes to quickly look out the window, perking her wings up. So cute! They all looked so cute.

"They are the reason why you wanted a dog, Master?" But then he mentions two names and she quickly goes to start blushing. "Kiki? Raki? Are they.... Master's family?" So much blushing as now, it was her turn to start feeling shy.

But then he opened the door and she goes to step outside, taking in the sight. Her wings flared a little at the sight as she gasps. "Its beautiful... I am so happy to be picked by Master." And so many happy chirps and cheeps, familiar sounds of herons.

She goes to obediently follow him into the house and she smiles at the sight of it. "My heart is already full... I can sleep on some blankets and pillows as you do not need to get a bed for me. I can even sleep outside within the forest."

[aries_saint]

It has been a long day and still he couldn't find a sheepdog he needs, and the current is a small beagle that gets tired easily from running after sheep. He ended up brought home a bird instead, but that usually happens as he brought a random animal instead of what he intended. He's not sure what a heron can do on a farm, but he adopted her thinking she needed a home as most people want to free up space in their shops.

Kiki and Raki will be surprised, and that means they have to wait a little while longer for their potential sheepdog. Until then they have to do a lot more running to chase after the cows and sheep to herd them back to the barn in the morning and later again by the evening.

Still, her smiles and happiness have an effect on him, she's is very warm and friendly, and he wanted her to be comfortable with her new home and hopefully help her get settled. "Whatever I want? Then let's go by Leanne...and you don't have to call me Master. Mu would be fine." Though the simple minds of the animals grazing on the field outside said he is their Master.

"Yes, they are my family. Kiki and Raki are my children. I adopted them when I was in Tibet studying abroad and brought them over here so they can go to school. They will be going back to school next month as this is their summer vacation."

His heart felt full when she felt comfortable in his home and taking in her new surroundings. It was a clean, tidy and warm country house. Suddenly he felt shy from her reaction that at last, she's going to be settled in her forever home.

"No, Leanne don't do that...flying out and sleep in the forest. It gets cold out at night and there are stray dogs and cats and wild animals outside, and they get aggressive at night. I do have a room." He climbed upstairs to show her a room, which is a plain and simple bedroom with white walls with no decorations other an old bed and an empty closet. "I should get pillows and a new bed for you, but I do have some old blankets. This room is yours now."

The window in her bedroom outside show the trees on the hills of the valley. "Kiki and Raki are coming any minute now. I have to go make dinner. If you're hungry, come downstairs and join us." And in a rush, because being a busy man, Mu rushed downstairs to the kitchen to start making dinner.

[song_princess]

She will have to find a way to prove herself useful to him. To make up the fact that he bought her instead of a dog. Mu was such a kind and gentle man, she could sense it from him, especially when he was worried about her staying in the shop.

"Yes, whatever Master wishes to call me. Are you sure you don't want to be called Master? I only mean it in a term of respect. I am your pet and I will do whatever I can to grant all of your wishes and desires." She coos out.

When he mentions that he adopted children, she couldn't help but to smile and just couldn't help but to admire the man who is her master. She knew he was the one for her, his kind heart was so radiant to her.

"I shall pray that they won't be disappointed in me. Especially when they are Mas-your children." She will work on it.

She loved this home! It was so cute and beautiful in it's own way. When he showed her her new room, she couldn't help but to giggle and quickly explore it, giggling all the while. "But the bed already in here is perfect. My heart is already so full that it is perfect for me, Mu. You have already spent so much for one as myself."

She was about to sing for him again when he rushes out to make dinner. A part of her frowning a little as it seems like he was quite busy. She... She will have to find a way to lighten his work load. She goes to head downstairs, sniffing the air in order to locate him again.

"I can help make dinner, Mu. It wouldn't be a problem and you can relax sooner." She coos as she enters the kitchen in order to help with the dinner prepping.

[aries_saint]

There was her singing again. At first, he didn't know what is the significance of her singing when they first met, until she sings for him again. Who could have thought she's a very musical type of bird? While he may seem busy at the counter, preparing the food and ingredients, he acknowledges her and heard her with a nod.

"Maybe later? You have to tell me everything about yourself." He said, smiling back at her. Her promises and sweet voice really call out to him. For now, his mind is busy, as he's preparing and cooking so quickly while she's exploring her new home, his Master's house.

When she entered the kitchen, "Can you really cook? It will be spaghetti for today." As she observes and help him out, he boils the sphagetti, make the red sauce with ground meat. When Mu realized she couldn't eat meat, as part of the contract for her diet, he makes a salad filled with fruits and sweet berries just for her.

They work side by side until the back door of the kitchen opens and entering the room with a teenage boy with long chestnut brown hair, followed by a younger teenage girl also with brown chestnut hair tied back in a ponytail.

Turning to them, Mu greeted them. "Welcome home. Dinner is ready." Then to Leanne when the children spotted her and were curious who is she. "I want to introduce you to each other. Leanne, this is Kiki, and this is Raki." His children which are quite...big for nestlings.

Over dinner, where they sat down together to talk about their day with Mu explaining where he obtained Leanne. It was Raki was disappointed that he didn't get the sheepdog as planned, but Mu promised he'll try again this week. In the end, the children of Mu didn't think of her as strange, but they were wondering why he insisted she's a heron bird when she looked like a woman to them.

As the conversation wears on, dinner had passed and eaten, table and dishes were washed, it was then time for bed. "Raki, I will need your help." And it was Raki and Mu who taken Leanne upstairs again to set up her bed and show her how the shower in the bathroom works, and once Leanne is comfortable to sleep for the night, he stood by the doorway.

"My apologies, I'll have to get you some new clothes, a new blanket, a mattress and pillows for you tomorrow. If you need anything, my room is down the hall, while the kids bedroom is also down that way way." So it seems Leanne bedroom is on the same floor as her new families bedroom.

[song_princess]

Leanne pouts a little before nodding her head. "I would rather hear everything about you. Your happiness will be my happiness." Another sweet promise to her master. The one she choose. She could never get tired of watching him.

"Cooking is an essential skill for every pet in order to best serve their master." She happily trots over to help him with the cooking, chirping and cooing happily. She wanted to prove how useful she is in order to make him not regret picking her over a sheepdog.

Cooking side by side of him was fun, she couldn't help but to giggle that same giggle back at the shop and just smiles sweetly at him whenever he looked in her direction. Her smile never faded even when new scents appeared but... She did move to semi-hide behind Mu.

Dinner with her new family. This... This was perfect. Her brothers were adopted long before she was, each to families who were well off. Leanne remained quiet for most of the dinner but frowned a little as she sees Raki's disappointment, and just starts cooing at her.

She was accepted into the family it seems and she blinks when Mu ordered to have Raki help her and showed her how the shower worked. She nods and then smiles even more towards her new family and most importantly, towards Mu as he stood by the doorway.

"Mu, you truly don't have to for one as myself. What I have, I am contented with and I am truly happy to have you bring me here and meet your nestlings. They were quite cute." Though now, she goes to start singing for him again, once more it was a song just for him and him alone.

Her songs, they will be for him and his happiness. She will sing also for Kiki and Raki as tonight, once everyone was in their own beds, she would move closer and sing again. This time though, the song will let all three drift off to sleep and have dreams of Serenes and the beauty within the forest.

[aries_saint]

Over the next few weeks, Leanne will learn of everyone schedules and she will learn they rise early to start work, when they eat at certain times, and when it is the end of the day. Otherwise, they're a hardworking, busy family, but pretty laidback at the end of the day. There isn't much time for Mu to talk about himself as Leanne learns he's a task-oriented man who keeps his tasks organized to make the most of the efficiency of his time, putting much of his heart and strength in his work to make ends meet and put food on the table.

It was always Mu who wakes up first to wake everyone up, make their meals first, and then start to go to work. Mu's children are friendly and nice, though her singing to them can be taken a while to get used to, and they think it's a quirk of hers, just like most of the animals on the farm have quirks, moods, and personalities, and Leanne soon learn their likes and dislikes for their meals, and afterward works with them on the field side by side, and what's everyone's duties are. When the animal learns of Leanne and gotten used to her presence, especially when she sings to them of her songs, it seems they follow her around on the fields too, much to the dogs cute confusion as to why his barking couldn't effectively herd them back to the barn.

Eventually Mu finally found the sheepdog he was looking for and trained the border collie how to herd sheep for the remainder of the summer...until autumn came around, and that was when his children must go to school. For Leanne, that means her Master drives them to school in the morning and comes back home later to handle most of the work on the farm single-handedly...leaving him alone to singlehandedly care for the animals and tending to what crops needs to be shipped for the day.

"They go school." He said, explaining to her one morning after he returns hime after dropping them off, and after work, takes a coffee break in the kitchen. "It's where they teach kids how to read and write. I know and hoped someday they may not want to look after the farm, and they may go to the city to find a job after college." Or in Kiki's case travel to Greece to meet the Goddess Athena and be a saint like him, with Mu being the former. "I always handle my work like this when they started to go school for the last few years."

Mu is not used to having help, but he did notices she follows him around on his homestead wherever she goes, observing him, and learning to assist him whenever he can, learning skills as he taught along the way, and he didn't mind it, and he appreciated her trying help in every way she can.

But even coffee couldn't keep him awake, so he's planning to take a short nap in his bedroom upstairs.

As he's going upstairs, looking at her, sensing she wanted to go with him. "Leanne, do you..." He sensed from her that she wanted to be close to him since she follows him wherever he goes, and the thing is, he's attracted to her with growing feelings that was on his mind and he would like her to be close to him. With a slow blush, trying to find the right words. "Do you want to come in here with me...?"

With the kids gone for the entire day and he's the only one in the house, he has some spare time, and it seems to be a perfect opportunity to cuddle with him on his bed for his naps and talk to him and get to know him better.

[song_princess]

It was a little difficult learning everyone's schedules and what time they perform certain tasks. Though they didn't really ask much of her. Every night she would sing to them once they are all in bed so they could have a restful night sleep. Leanne did try to wake up before Mu a few times in order to prepare breakfast for everyone.

The work was hard but very rewarding and she kept singing her songs for Mu and her new family. She was glad that she could herd the sheep and the cows using her songs as it did seem to lessen the workload even a little bit. She would often go and prepare light meals for them to eat in order to keep their strength up.

But then every changed when suddenly, he goes to leave even earlier and when he comes back, the kids were gone. At first that caused a panic in her as they suddenly disappeared, only to calm back down when they came home again. She follows Mu around trying to help him with the work, frowning now as his workload has increased.

Whenever he wasn't around, she would use her songs to help prepare the readied crops for shipment, getting them fully ready for him before he returned to the task. Her songs and her powers may not be much but when it comes to nature, she can at least lighten his load.

"School?" The word did sound a little strange to her but then he goes to explain about it even more. "So you don't want them to take care of the farm, Mu?" She coos and she moves to stand behind him, shyly reaching over to try and rub his shoulders. "I will help as much as I can, you are not alone anymore."

She can sense that he wants to take a nap and...She really doesn't want to leave his side. He never really talked about himself as they were always so busy. Perhaps she can pamper him and learn more about him. Her cheeks were dusted pink at his question and she goes to nod her head.

"If only... I am able and not too bold in doing so, Mu." She was blushing as well with a hopeful expression. Though if he didn't want her around, she will leave him to his nap like a good pet.