Thread: Slaves of the Beastfolk (PsionicCuttlefish & Feral.Desires)

Elena could almost sense the smile from the leader beastfolk that was feeding her after she willingly took a bite of the jerky. Ah! So you are a smart girl. Good girl. We like good, smart girls. This earned a couple snickers from some other men that must have been nearby, but other than that, the leader did not antagonize Elena any further and fed her in peaceful silence. After she had finished the piece of meat, there was a small crunching sound and something else was put up to her lips by the texture and smell, some kind of dry flatbread. While also not a high-class meal, neither was this food repulsive, either. In fact, there was a taste of some wild spice mixed in with the bread, apparently to give it a little flavor. Finally, when Elena was finished with that, a small leathery ball with an opening was put into her mouth, and clean, blessed water to sate Elena's thirst flowed from the waterskin. The leader kept the waterskin tilted at a shallow angle, apparently watching Elena carefully to let her drink at her own pace, until she was either done or the waterskin was finished off. A rustling sound was heard--the leader standing up. Alright, she's done. Go chain her up at the tree. A hand gripped Elena's shoulder and hauled her to her feet, which then steered her away. After a few paces, she was stopped, and then there was a clinking of metal. Moments later, a heavy iron collar was latched around Elena's neck. Surprisingly, though, it wasn't a ring or hoop of metal--it didn't have hard edges that bit and cut into her skin, like a typical slave's collar would. It was actually rounded, like a torus. It was still heavy on her shoulders, of course, but at least she didn't have to worry about welts or chafing. The ropes keeping her arms bound to her sides were left on, probably to keep her from removing her blindfold. Some shuffling footsteps were heard on the leaf-covered ground, accompanied by soft metallic clinking, and then Elena felt small, delicate fingers touching her body, grasping to find her own until the feminine hand clasped with hers, despite the awkward angle due to the ropes. Elena...I'm scared... One of her friend's voices whispered out, the girl who had been fed first. Only slightly more distantly was a muffled whimpering heard poor Margo, who still had her gag in. Meanwhile, the last girl was being fed, and when her gag came off, gasping whimpers were heard from her direction Please...I'm so tired...and thirsty...please... to which the voice of the leader responded with Don't worry girl, you'll get rest soon enough. Here's your food and water now. This was then followed by small chewing and wet lipsmacking sounds--the last girl noisily eating her food, no doubt--then followed by a series of loud gulping Whoa! Take it easy there girl, don't choke yourself now. after which the girl was then brought over to be chained up at the tree herself. She blindly grasped around herself until one of her hands managed to find Elena's other. The 'reunion', such as it was, was not to last, for after a few minutes of being left alone to hold each other's hands in an attempt to reassure each other, there was multiple footfalls around them, then a couple of loud, soft thumps on the ground nearby. Immediately after, Elena felt the other girls grabbed and pulled away with some surprised sounds from the others, as Elena's shoulders were likewise grabbed as well as she was made to stand a few paces to the side. Without warning, Elena felt the strong leg of one of the beastfolk sweeping her own feet out from under her, causing her to pitch backward to the ground! Though, she wasn't allowed to actually fall--strong hands on her shoulders caught her and gently lowered her back onto...something soft and made of fabric? But judging by the sudden yelps of the other girls, they got the same treatment too. A soft bulge was seated under Elena's head, and then she felt what seemed to be a blanket pulled over her. The leader's voice spoke out again. Bedrolls! Something for you girls to sleep on. Certainly more comfortable than the ground I'll bet, but really, we just can't have the bugs eating you in the middle of the night, now can we? That wouldn't do any of us any good. Now, we didn't bother to re-gag a few of you. That's a reward for good behavior, you'll sleep better without an aching jaw. But know that we will have a watch out all night, and one of us is going to be near you at all times. If any of you start trying to make noise, you will be very swiftly disciplined and re-gagged. Sweet dreams, girls. You're gonna need 'em. Several footsteps retreated, and the sounds of the forest ruled the night.