song_princess | Pet Shop of Horrors Meme

"He was busy. Maybe we should meet up with your parents someday?" He suggested. "I would like to meet them, even in this form." He has seen the dad, but not the mother yet.

Mu was curious as he's excited. When she opens the box, and he sees what's inside.

Very quietly. "... ... ...huh." Was all he could say because he was shocked at the gift and very carefully and slowly, he picked the instrument up and examine it.

"Leanne, this instrument is very expensive." She could have gotten him a flute instead, which is much cheaper but that can always be obtained later. After all, the string instrument isn't easily made and at times, it must be imported. "You could have gotten me a flute instead."

Shifting to his man form, he sat down and placed the instrument on his lap. "Back at the shop, the Count, in particular, has enjoyed my playing of it, to fill his shop with music to help calm his pets."

He was full of emotion yet calmly. "Leanne, thank you." He's all smiles now. "Now I have something to play for you every night. I like it very much and it wasn't so bold. You are very kind."

"We could do that one day. Perhaps in a couple of weeks. Though, they do live on a farm so you won't get the comforts that you get here. There are also dogs who are used to chasing after foxes." She decided to warn him a little but... She liked it. The idea of bringing him home to meet her family.

She watches him carefully to see his reaction to the gift. She watches him shift into his man form and there was something beautiful about the sight of him sitting down with it in his lap, surrounded by flowers. "I know but I wanted to get you something special. I will be making payments for it for a long time but it is worth it."

When he smiled, she felt her heart skipping a couple of beats before she returns the smile with one of her own, moving closer to him in order to kiss his forehead. "You don't have to play it for me but, I would love to hear you play it one day."

Another kiss, this time on his cheek. "Thank you Mu, for picking me to be your owner and coming into my life."

"They live on a farm? I'm interested to go." He said with a cheerful beat as he didn't mind meeting her parents. At the mention of dogs, he does fear them, but if they're pets, it should be okay. The problem is, dogs can pick the scent of a fox with their sensitive sense of smell, but he can easily outsmart them if he go as a man or go as a pet fox if that day comes.

To him, nothing pleases him more than seeing Leanne happy with him, her smiles are worth it, and if he could keep her smiling and happy, safe and protected, then this is his life with her. She made a big sacrifice for him just to get this for him. Being resourceful and clever, he'll figure out a way to repay her back the money.

"I can play for you tonight." He said. He was really eager to play for her as his only audience. The kiss to the forehead is sweet, but he can make it sweeter. "I play a song for you, and only you."

He cupped her chin and tilted it aside, and leans forward to give her a sweet kiss on the lips.

"Yup, they are my main supplier of flowers and also where I get my milk, eggs and cheese. Momma always said that it was the secret to her long youth. Hard work and toil of the land. You will most likely get dirty while there." She was worried about the dogs and how they would react to Mu as they have been trained to hunt foxes.

Leanne couldn't help but to beam when he finally fully accepted the gift. It was going to make the sacrifices that she made all worth it. "Maybe when we go and visit the farm, we can also visit where that was made. It is next door to my parent's farm. I will have to prepare a special bouquet for them as thanks for taking on the commission."

A smile forms as he makes the promise to play for her tonight. "I will look forward to it. I will have to make a special brew of tea just to listen to it." She then blushes as he mentions that he will play a song just for her.

She was about to protest that idea when he cupped her chin and gently tilted it. The protest died quickly and was quickly forgotten when he kissed her so sweetly. She felt her eyes closing and her whole being feeling both warm and weak at the same time. Before she could think about it, she was finding herself returning the kiss with a sweet one of her own.

Mu continues kissing her, with gratitude and gentleness, and playfully licks at her lips and cheek, wet and warm. Mu only smiles as he imagines what her parent's place would be like.

His parents were long gone, centuries ago, but he could remember them clearly as it was yesterday. "I don't mind going." He said. Though he felt inwardly nervous at the mention of dogs, having fought with them before and being hunted by them and injured and bitten by dogs in his long life.

"That sounds good to me." He said. "Long ago I used to play this for my friends back home," Most of his friends, humans, were long gone too, but for Mu it's the old days. "I would play music, and we would drink liquor and eat peanuts and chestnuts. But tea is good too."

He gave a pluck at one of the stringers and it plays a note, then he sat down, and plays a few tune to fine tune it, and then he plays a calming melody, a song to fill her shop with.

His kiss, it was so sweet, so gentle and filled with another emotion. Her cheeks turned pink from the light blushing, only to have it turn red when he playfully licks her.

What? What brought the kiss on and and the higher amount of affection? What made her kiss him BACK?!?!

Her blush remained before smiling and nodding. "I... Am sure that mother will love to meet you. How lucky your friends were, I bet that you play beautifully." When he mentions that he would drink liqour she frowns a little. "I am sorry but I don't have any liqour for you to drink. I can go out and get some wine if you like."

She stops talking as he goes to start playing and she could feel tears slowly welling up as it sounded so beautiful but yet so calming. She waited until he was finished before clapping her hands together. "I don't think I have heard of anything so beautiful but yet calming at the same time. Thank you, Mu."

Mu laughed at her reaction to his kisses. "I know a lot more songs that I would love to play for you." He's being playful, but he meant it with his affectionate ever since living with her, his affectionate is genuine and honest, almost naturally. With a wag of his tail, swaying lazily, his eyes bright as he genuinely likes her this way.

Shaking his head, "They died a long time ago. They're humans. I miss them. But now I have you." He said sadly, with regret. "Wine would be good. It's probably not as strong as the liquors I'm used to. The Count only serve me tea in the shop. If you do that, I can drink and eat with lunch." He said, with excitement.

Okay, his laughter is causing her to blush even more. "Yo-Yo-You don't always have to play for me." So much blushing before busying herself so she wouldn't have to think about the kiss.

She stops and frowns a little at the mentioning of his friends being dead. "I am sorry, it must be a little painful to have that knowledge." She spoke softly before moving to give him a hug, trying to comfort him. "I will close the shop early so I can get some for you. What type are you used to?"

He gazes at her with true appreciation. Shaking his head, "I'm used to all types, but tea is fine. You spend a lot of money on this." He said, touching the strings slowly to feel the vibration of the tones the instrument gives him through his fingers. He remembers his skills and years of practicing for hours, which brought him a lot of memories in another era.

"Playing this helps me remember especially when I'm lonely and I'm no longer the prince I once was. I played in the shop too especially when the other pets don't like me and made fun of me. The count let me borrow his own to play."

With a sad smile, "Don't be. I lived a long life. Longer than humans."

"It's okay, I can afford to spoil my spoiled prince some more. Just let me know what you want." She coos and goes now to pet his ears and hair, trying to give him comfort.

She listens to him before shaking her head. "No, even if you have lived a long life, it still doesn't erase the pain of losing them." She goes to give him a comforting kiss in return for the kiss earlier before just going to hold him.

"We are doing well enough to close early today. I promise so don't worry about money. That's my job." She giggles softly out.

With a laugh, and then hold his finger up, stating matter of factly. "I'm not a prince anymore. Haven't been for hundreds of years. I was exiled and stripped of my position. If anything, once I was discovered, the justice system back then...I was scheduled to be tortured and imprisoned as part of my punishment."

He tries to remember. "I escaped with my mother and siblings then to another province. Once we're safe and away from humans, I joined a Daoist sect in the mountains where I was trained by monks. And they trained me." He laughs as he runs down memory lane. "I would often sneak liquors from the nearest town and have my brother monks join me to drink with me. We can go on for days without being discovered, but once we are by the elders..."

He makes a smack with his hands. "The punishment is the paddle for disobeying the rules. I got smacked a lot." With a soft smile. "Still, staying with my brothers then, I learn not to worry about society or worldly matters."

With a nod, "Just tea, Leanne. I promise. I'm a good boy."

She blinks as he holds up his finger before giggling. "Well, you start act like one. Quite the spoiled prince even."

A smile spreads on her face as she listens to his words, letting out a soft chuckle as he speaks about his monk brothers and the types of punishments he would get. "It sounds like, you enjoyed getting into trouble."

"If you are sure. You would be a good boy even if you do want something else other than tea." She then stands up and stretches a little. "You can take the rest of the day off so you can play and enjoy it if you like. I should be closing down shop in a couple of hours."

Shaking his head. "Life as a prince is imprisonment. There are the palace walls and then the court full of people who hate you because of your title. It's cold and lonely. For years, there's a risk of being discovered and being put to death. Sure, it's a life of luxury, but I'm much happier being free and outside the walls and not fearing of execution and torture."

With a chuckle, "I like trouble. It was fun. I try to avoid punishments. But I'm older now. Life in this era is convenient and safe. And I feel safe with you.

He puts the instrument, and give her a quick kiss on the cheek. "Let me help you out and finish work, Leanne. I work hard and I don't play until you play with me. It's fun to play with another and I want to play with you."

She frowns and suddenly feels guilty over her choice of words. "I am sorry Mu... I didn't realize. I probably sounded callous and cruel with my words." So much guilt now.

Emerald eyes blink and she tilts her head at his latter words. "You feel safe with me?" She doesn't know how to react to that. She goes to giggle and shake her head. "No wonder you kept on insisting how much of a good boy you are."

And yup! The blush is not gonna go anywhere and neither is the scent of fertility and heat. "Are you sure? I don't mind closing by myself. It will be mostly cleaning and putting away some displays."

She ponders for a moment. "I guess that I can take you with me to get you some wine. But I will have to use the leash as per city guidelines if you walk with me in your fox form."

Sensing her guilt, "No need to apologize, you didn't know." Or rather he didn't explain himself well. "Royalty is different in my country. People are powerful, and they have to govern over people and keeping the law. A life of luxury comes with a heavy burden and a price. When that life was over, I was glad because afterward, there is no worry and because there is no envy, and it's good to have nothing except my life and being with nature and having the freedom."

And in this life now, he has her. "I do feel safe with you." At that, he gives her a big wide grin. "You protect me and I protect you."

With a sigh, then teasing her. "That collar means I'm your pet." Not that he enjoys the collar or being on a leash, but the law is the law. With a nod, he shifted to his fox form, on all fours, his foxy tail lazily swishing.

"I'm ready."

"Even if I didn't know, it still doesn't excuse my words to you. But I am glad to hear that you are able to live the life you wish to now." She reaches over to rub one of his ears.

"I still do not know how I protect you. But I am glad to hear that you feel safe with me. Otherwise we would be a bad match."

She hears the sigh and giggles a little. "You could always stay home to avoid being leashed. And you are not a pet... You are a companion and..." So much blushing right now as the kiss comes back to her mind. She watches him changing back before attaching the leash to his collar but not only the leash, but a small bad as well, filled with small flowers and business cards.

"Okay, once we arrive, please lead me to the one that you want." She cooed and goes to kiss the side of his muzzle before standing back up before he could return the affection.

"Leanne, do not worry. I didn't mind it." For him, it's a simple explanation. All the rubbing and petting feels good, especially the velvety ears.

"You have done so by giving me food and shelter, and this gift. You handed me happiness. We protect each other and I'll fulfill my duty as your companion and friend."

Shaking his head, "You're buying me wine too? Maybe the juice will be fine." Either way, he's ready for that walk once the leash is attached to his collar, tag wagging, it does look odd to walk a fox on a leash.

She continues to pet and rub his ears as she can tell he enjoyed it. He was always so soft and velvety, so much so that it was making her jealous.

"I guess if you put it like that then I cannot argue with you." She goes to chuckle softly. "I just figured you would you enjoy it. Seeing you play it and your reaction to it made it worthwhile."

She giggles and nods. "Yes, for being such a good boy. Maybe we can stop by a store and I can make some macaroons as well. Wouldn't you like that?" A small pause as she goes to think. "Maybe I should make a batch for the Count for when I give him my next payment."

And out the door they go, Leanne turning around to lock the door behind them before walking down the sidewalk. It was odd sight to see but at least he looked more like a pet in the eye of the public.

True, he has the soft fur and he's a fine handsome fox, but he belongs to her.

"At least now, I play only for you and I can play for you to help you sleep." He said softly, as he now has a purpose to compose songs for her.

"I'm a good boy." He said, wagging his tail with a cheerfulness. "Macaroons sound goods, to eat sweets. I would like that very much. The count like sweets to eat with his tea."

At her heel, he trots side by side on the streets, strutting proudly, earning a few stares of admiration, and sometimes, curious kids want to pet him. He doesn't bite, and he's playful, allowing people to pet him and feel him, that he's a real fox, and the people ask Leanne questions about fox-keeping while he was being walked on a leash.

Such a handsome fox. Seriously, Leanne is a little shock that he wasn't sometype of lady killer.

"You don't have to, my silly fox. I can sleep quite well." She stops herself from finishing that thought as a part of her didn't want to admit that having him with her in bed is helping her sleep.

She puffs out her chest a little and giggles. "Yes you are a good boy. Alright, we can head to the store to pick up what I need to make them. One batch for us and the other for the Count." It was a habit of hers to bring the Count home made baked goods along with her payment. "Or maybe make him two batches instead of just one."

A smile forms on her face as she walks Mu and seeing him strutting proudly, she couldn't help the tinge of warmth going through her, settling a little in her loins. Pride went through her as he handled the public quite well. She herself answered the questions to the best of her abilities and handing out her business cards to gain potential customers. Eventually they arrived at the wine store and she goes to start browsing, idly trying to coax him into finding the one bottle for himself.

He might have been a ladykiller, but Mu lived a long life that he could not remember how many hearts he broke for both women and men and in return, suffered the sin of jealousy, rejection, abandonment, and loneliness, negative traits of such corrupted temperament. Eventually, he had chosen the monk life over the prince one to clean up his sins, and there were times he didn't feel as handsome as he is now. Both positive and negative traits become a part of him, but being with her, there's a balance he feels in strength and weakness of his temperament.

For now, playing being her pet, this is a good match. After meeting people, walking briskly at her heel, and enjoying a walk through the neighborhood on such a summer. Greeting people on the walk randomly and being by her side, he hopes to give the confidence to attract customers to her shop, and people will know her as the flower lady with a playful fox for a pet.

In the liquor store, he's being a good boy staying at her heel. As he's sniffing at a few bottles and points his nose at bottle and gave a ruff and on the label there's a character written in Japanese, and when she will bring it up to the store owner, she was informed it was called, "Plum wine" and it was quite cheap for its brand, and it's the one Mu wanted. And he indicated that he only wanted one.

A small part of guilt still lingered when she thought about his past. How she forcefully brought up bad memories. A new mission and determination filled her to make his life as happy as possible. To make his life as fulfilling as possible while she is still alive, knowing full and well that he will outlive her.

Pride was going through her as she watches him put on his charm with random people, encouraging people to come and visit her shop. At least, it seems to work on family groups and of course there was the occasional single man who tried to flirt while getting her business card.

The liquor store was the first on her list to hit as she watch him sniff around to find the perfect wine. When he ruffs at one particular one, she crouches down to pick it up and gives him a look, "Is this the one you want, handsome?" Okay, it was a playful flirt towards him, knowing full well that he can't return it while in public. She browses the store a little bit more and picks up a few red and white wines to use for cooking. Once purchasing, she blinks and started to ask multiple questions about the "Plum Wine" and how often he will have it in stock.

Once they were done in the liquor store, they head to a grocery store, keeping Mu close to herself as they shopped for the things needed for the macaroons and dinner that night. After a while, they were finally on their way home, Leanne, carrying a couple of shopping bags filled with all the things they bought. "Let go home, Mu. The sooner we get home the faster I can bake these for you and the Count."

For now, all she sees is a happy, mischievous fox, wagging and swinging his tail. Mu is playing his part as a fox to keep up appearances. After the stuff is bought, he follows at her heels again to the grocery store, being a good boy, sniffing the smell of the grocery store and the foods in there.

He wanted to help her with the shopping bags. "I can help with the bags." He said. He's a gentleman, he won't let her carry them all by herself! "They're heavy. Please, let go of the leash and I can help."

It's a simple matter of making sure nobody sees him transforming, and in a hidden alleyway, he shifted back to his human form, wearing his usual clothes, fixing his hair in place, and all, and undo the leash by unhooking it. But he kept the collar on since the layer of his robe and shirt can hide the collar around his neck.

"Please, give me some of your bags, let me help you." He said, and takes the heaviest bag away from her to lighten her burden and load.

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She blinks as he offered to help carry the bags and she goes to blush a little and shakes her head. "Its okay. I can carry them, Mu." But then he leads her into an alley and shifts into his human form.

Her blush deepens as she observes him fixing his appearance and then takes a couple of the heaviest bags. "Thank you." So much blushing right now.

The remaining trip home was a lot easier thanks to him and there were sparks flying between them. Lots and lots of sparks between them. It has gotten to the point that she was leaning against him as they walked and a smile can be seen from miles away.

Those bags are heavy, but he is strong to carry them. He always wanted too, lighten the burdens she carries. Mu misread her at first, and then he figured she was tired and wanted to rest. When she was leaning against him as they walk side by side toward the shop where she lives.

"Leanne, are you tired? We're almost there. Stay awake. I can cook dinner today. Then we can take a shower and I'll play you a song to help you sleep."

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