Pets

So called *pets* (ペット , Petto) comprise the bulk of entertainment among the Elites of Tanagura. These engineered sex dolls are a status symbol and are, or should be, used exclusively for voyeuristic purposes. Owning a pet in itself denotes an incredibly high status among the denizens of Amoy, but the quality of a pet also sets apart their owners, sometimes drastically so.

Pets are produced in licensed breeding facilities and are regulated by a strict Pet Law. They are genetically identical to humans, but are artificially created and viewed as nothing more or less than expensive merchandise. As such, they are usually sold at dedicated Pet Auctions where manufacturers present their newest models.

## **Pet Characteristics**

Alive, but not human, pets were created through artificial techniques with the purpose of providing domesticated playthings to clientele. This is the job of breeding facilities in Tanagura and Midas that manage and maintain all of their records. As proof of its origins, each pet has a manufacturing serial number inscribed on the sole of the foot, marking its pedigree.

Pets were not considered people and as such were not viewed as possessing any human dignity or intrinsic value, nor do they have civil rights. Their only rank was the one bestowed to them by their pedigree and by their ownership history. In other words, If the status of the owner was high, so was that of the pet.

Not just anybody or anything could become an Elite’s pet. Even within the kennels, the selection was severe, and only the most exceptional pets could pass. This is something the pets themselves were acutely aware of throughout their lives. A good bloodline, beauty and purity were no guarantees of success. There had to be a spark of individuality, something to set the pet apart from all the other perfect, manufactured dolls.

Addiction to sex was bred into them, as well as enhanced by the use of aphrodisiacs. Despite this, pets were expected to behave in accordance with the norms, and a pet deemed too easy would be looked down upon and even lose its master’s favour. As for their sexual prowess before an audience, that was another matter. Being called shameless and a nymphomaniac was a compliment.

Pets were petty and proud creatures whose only focus and purpose was to stand out above the others. They were valued chiefly for the purity of their pedigree, the status of their owner, and their shamelessness and submissiveness. Pets would often engage in arguments over their “merits”. It was not about the beauty of their appearance, but from which breeding mill they came. Flaunting and distinctly differentiating their origin was status to pets.

Eos pets were valuable primarily as indicators of social class. That was a hard and fast rule, which was why pets decked themselves out and paraded themselves around as if in an eternal fashion show. Medical technology was utilized to its fullest extent in Eos to keep pets healthy and beautiful. Their smooth, soft skin did not carry a single blemish, let alone a scar. It was social etiquette for pets to have beautiful skin.

### Age and Gender

However splendid it might appear at first glance, the pet's life was in fact a symbol of the fleeting transience of life. The sell-by date for a pet was never that far away. In order to keep the interests of their fickle masters for as long as they could, they would do anything asked of them, as well as anything that they could think of to stay relevant.

Male pets had an especially hard time. No matter how virile, a male pet past his mid-teens was a rare sight in Eos. It wasn’t uncommon for them to procure hormone suppressants from dealers in Tanagura in order to stop their voice and body from changing.

In Eos, common sense had dictated that pets must not be adults and the average age of an Eos pet was thirteen. There was no specific upper age limit set for pets in Eos, but seventeen was usually the oldest that could be found. In the case of males, it was even lower. Most of the male pets kept in Eos were younger than fifteen. Usually, the higher an elite's rank, the younger the pet. Compared to a pureblood female, the prime of a male was indeed short.

A female could choose her mates (though not always), be bred, and have children. But not a male. Aside from the tiny fraction that could obtain "seed rights," common practice in Eos was to discard males by the time they hit seventeen.

Obtaining seed rights meant that the male’s gametes are registered and they could transfer those rights to the Academy later on. It gave them the authority to become a breeding stallion which was a pureblood male’s last and final safe harbor.

Circumcision of male pets was usually discouraged. The foreskin was considered proof of virginity, and its presence at the pet's first sex soiree was widely taken by the other pets as a bonus value. However even this was subject to trends and fashion.

## **Life as a Pet**

The pets that served as status symbols for the rulers of Tanagura were reared in the Palace Tower of Eos where they enjoyed every conceivable luxury. On the surface they lived sheltered lives of harmonious tranquility. Taking care of them and their every need was the human breed, even lower in value than them, called Furniture. Furniture was expected to be at the pet’s full disposal.

All this comfort didn’t necessarily mean that the pets were placid. The rivalries between warring pet factions were common and intense and often resulted in altercations such as lynchings. All of this was kept from their owners, though owners tended to know much more about their pets than the pets realised. It is possible that they simply didn’t care so long as there was no visible damage.

### Accommodation and Facilities

Pets had their own room in their Master’s quarters. The security of these rooms was entirely on the outside, meaning it could neither be opened nor locked from the inside, providing pets with no real privacy.

They had access to various facilities in Eos. The Salon, also known as the pet leisure center, was where pets spent most of their free time. The Salon was known as the one place where pets may do as they please, and for the most part what happens there is given a pass. The pets there mostly indulged in gossip and power plays, but it was also the place where trysts happened in secret back rooms. There was also food and drink set out for them at all times, and the pets could partake to their heart's content.

Other facilities included workout rooms where they could get some exercise. A botanical garden that was the only place in Eos that housed plants and animals of any kind. And medical facilities where pets went for their mandatory monthly medical check-ups. These monthly check-ups were just a routine physical examination, not as thorough as the semi-annual health screenings that were held at the Karuga-84 facility.

### Skills

Born, reared, and expiring in their cages, pets lived their entire lives without any knowledge of the outside world. Everything in their environment was simplified, and security watched every move they made.

Because pets weren't literate, and couldn't be expected to handle even the basic aspects of daily life, all the necessary signs and buttons used simple symbols and colour-coding. In the time available, these were taught to the pets using a rudimentary vocabulary.

Naturally, pets came in all varieties. Some were quick studies, and some were clearly lacking in intelligence and ability. But it was the furniture who caught the most grief for a pet's clumsiness and stupidity. As long as a pet was obedient, lovable, and sexually insatiable, all else was forgiven.

Although a high-definition playback system—a required appliance for the illiterate pets—was installed in every room, no pet had access to a smart phone nor the terminals used by the furniture.

### Pets and Furniture

Furniture existed to take care of the pet’s every need, and the pet’s health reflected on the furniture.

Pets thought furniture were just another piece of equipment in their room that obeyed their every order and that, if broken, they would be instantly replaced, as their name implied. As a rule, pets did not know who furniture were assigned to. In fact, many didn’t even know the name of their own furniture. For pets, furniture did not hold such merit. It was there to take care of them, in every way conceivable, and also as a punching bag for their tantrums.

## **New Pets**

On arriving to Eos, pets came straight from the Pet Auction. They were then ushered to a waiting room ahead of an obligatory medical check-up.

Once cleared, they are sent to Eos’s residential quarters where their new life begins. At this stage, their pet status isn’t official yet. They have no name, no pet ring, and thus no ID which meant they couldn’t leave the room unaccompanied. A pet's name was usually announced at its coming-out party. Up to that point, it was referred to by the breeding facility's manufacturing serial number.

The custom for a new pet, prior to their debut was, in order to help them get accustomed to the place, to be led about with a leash and collar by the furniture attached to the residence. A pet with a collar attached would be instantly recognized as a newcomer, and any blunders or mistakes would be forgiven. The collar was a slip-type choker that had to be put on with precision in order to keep it from rubbing against the skin. The tag on the pet collar would contain the pet registration number on one side, and its owner’s name on the other.

During the time when a new pet's face was shown around, the route taken did not require the submission of formal paperwork. It was supposed to be casual as it was essential for the new pet to be given a little breathing space to get used to their new environment.

This routine would continue up to their debut, and it usually wouldn’t last more than two weeks.

## **Debut**

    Around two weeks after being presented to the public, the pet would attend a coming-out party which would serve as its debut. A pet will get its ring ahead of the coming-out party, and the cotillon will serve to introduce it to the rest of Eos. This is also where its name will be revealed. Being given a name instead of a serial number was a pet's greatest honor.

Established custom was that the fashions worn at a coming-out party were intended to showcase the pet ring. Collar and leash were the official “uniform” in which pets made their debut. After the debut, the pet’s position is official. To the new pets, this was a once-in-a-lifetime gala occasion. Housed inside a cage especially made for them, the new pets were called by name for the first time. It was their moment in the spotlight.

Above the cage, there was a virtual display where each pet's profile was being shown. The elites were seated at a vantage point, with good view of the cage and the display. The Blondies were seated closest to the cage reserved especially for the Blondy pets. On special occasions such as this, the other pets accompanied their masters. No unnecessary chatter was permitted and all a pet could do was sit patiently at its master's feet.

The table in the center of the cage was well stocked with a variety of cocktails and mixed drinks, all spiked with aphrodisiacs. The aphrodisiacs in the drinks were designed to sexually excite the inexperienced, but not allow the body to orgasm. Every pet cultivated in the sterile environment of the manufacturing centers was perfectly maintained, so that drugs had no side effects for them.

After the main event, there was a remaining rite of passage that marked the new pets as members of the privileged classes. Once the "coming-out" had satisfied everybody's curiosity, the cage around the pets was taken away. The hypersexualized condition of the newcomers was examined from every angle and projected on the virtual displays. At the same time, regardless of rank or seniority, the veteran pets scrambled to get a closer look at the newcomers, who had until moments ago been cavorting through their waking wet dreams. Pets had their own ways of enjoying themselves. Even with the night's entertainment concluded, the newcomers' baptism of fire was far from over. Exposing the newcomer to a little abasement is one of the unspoken rules of the cotillion.

These debut parties were organised by Orphe Zavi, and usually lasted from 7 to 10 o’clock in the evening.

## **Mating**

In Eos, sex between pets was called mating. Obedience and lasciviousness were a pet's primary charm, as they sought to increase their resale value through repeated sexual encounters, for which there existed several avenues.

A new arrival first had to Debut. Steps were taken to ensure that the pet was prepared for this day. This included leaving them without clothes to rid them of any bashfulness they might still have and similar tactics to get them used to their role in Eos.

After their debut, the pets, if invited, would take parts in sex Soirees. These were the main events for which they were bred and kept. Here, they would perform sex acts in front of the watching audience of elites for entertainment and with the goal of matching them for Mating Rights. Once a pet had its mating rights secured, a big part of their purpose was fulfilled and they took great pride in showing off the fact. A pet’s worth rose and fell with its mating partners, and the owners (and owners alone) took great care and pride in the process of securing a high quality mate for their pet.

Since the rules stipulated that copulation could only be done in front of an audience, these soirees were the highlights of pets’ lives, but the pressure to perform was huge. A pet that can’t mount or be mounted was of no use to anybody. Usually however, the harder part was preventing pets from having sex outside the soirees.

There is no law stating that a pet must be mated, but it is customary. The choice is up to the owner. Mating is usually done between a male and a female pet, however it is not unheard of for pets to mate with either gender. Pureblood pets are expected to only mate with the other gender, and a pureblood male having same-sex encounters was preposterous and humiliating.

Pets were engineered into early bloomers ready for the sex soirees by the age of ten. Unlike the Academy-manufactured pets that were bred in Eos, the female pets that arrived from the Midas harems were already skilled in the techniques of the bedroom and were often paired up with prepubescent and virgin Eos pets to “break them in”.

Pets can’t refuse a partner, it is only their master who decides who they pair up with. But once paired up, the pets will show off the fact by flaunting their love bites. The evidence of their liaisons left behind on the skin was proof of a pet's superiority. The reason for which it was born.

The only parties other than sex soirees where dress-up raves, but for pets who were imprinted with an extremely active sex drive, these sanctioned opportunities to mate were often not enough. To compensate for this, some would indulge in covert sex either with other pets, or if none were available, with the furniture, made to take care of their nymphomaniac desires.

Peeling back the foreskin of the virginal pet and instructing him in the ways of masturbation was the job of the furniture. Other than that, sexual contact between pets and furniture was severely punished when discovered. Of course, the rules didn't apply when it was happening under the master's orders.

## **Being a Pet Owner**

The strict class system of Tanagura was amplified and exemplified by the ownership of pets. The elites desired pets appropriate to their social status and given that living in Eos alone implied a distinctive rank, raising a pet became a kind of duty to the owners.

In order to breed their pets with others, the owners would extend invitations to each other for so called Soirees. The right to approve a coupling between pets generally belonged to the higher class owner.

For the elite, an appreciation for pet pairing and mating was a mark of refinement. Choosing partners for one’s pet and tallying up the successful copulations was the sure sign of an accomplished owner. This was how they enjoyed the ripeness of their pets.

Despite what pets might think, a pet’s status was not ranked by what breeding center they were from, but rather by their owner’s status. For elites, there was an unwritten rule, to choose pets befitting one’s station in life.

Pet ownership rights lay exclusively with the master, who was in full charge of what happens to his pet. Even those ranked higher couldn’t do anything to the pet without a written consent from its owner.

## **Pet Auctions**

*Pets were usually presented and sold in auctions. These auctions were normally held in Mistral Park (Area 3), but the more discreet ones, not open to public, were organised by the Black Market and held in Sasan (Area 8).*

Once a year, the spectacular exhibition that was the Midas Pet Auction pulled back the curtain on Tanagura's up and coming industries. It was held in Mistral Park and was something of a public attraction, drawing in masses from all over, for whom this was a rare opportunity to witness such high-class merchandise. The auctions are free to attend and watch, and in addition to the pets for sale, there were also pets on display, put on show for the general public. Each manufacturing center would have their own dedicated cubicle where they showcased their newest models.

Pets, which came in a variety of sexes, skin, hair and eye colors, were generally shown off in highly revealing clothing. The frilly and see-through garments only covered their privates, leaving little to the imagination.

The watchwords of the Pet Auctions were *purity* and *status*. A pet wasn't a mere slave, but a symbol of what only wealth and influence could obtain. Naturally, as sex dolls, they enjoyed no rights and didn't last long, but they were bred to please their potential buyers and subsequently their owners at all cost. How they were trained and for what ends was up to the buyer.

The reputation of the auctions in the rest of the world had been extremely poor only decades ago. They were derided as “An old-school slave trade" and "A showcase for human rights violations", but eventually, with the power of Tanagura’s influence and humanity’s insatiable appetite for perversion, they simply became a fact of life.

## **Pet Currency**

An Aurora Coin is a pet coin which represents pet currency. It’s the money exclusively used by pets and as such is worthless in the retail markets. However, an Aurora coin has far more value than that of mere money. While it doesn't have much of an exchange value in the shopping districts due to its restricted use, the coins are treated like tokens rather than actual money.

They are seen as a status symbol, proof that the owner is so rich, they can afford a pet. But they are also coveted and collected for the value of their designs alone and can, depending on the item, demand a pretty price. Aurora coin collectors are prepared to shell out good money for the rarer ones. One such type, that rarely shows up in circulation, is the Tanagura coin, used by the Eos-reared pets.

The currency consists of metal tokens, sometimes with a chain attached. The Tanagura variety of the Aurora coin is golden with a dazzling golden crest in the shape of the Tanagura banner. The chain attached to it is made of 24 carat gold.

## **Disposal**

    The onset of puberty, the end of virginity and finally pairing and mating were the defining events of pets' lives. Once these events passed, so did a pet’s true value. At the end of their careers, they would be disposed of by their masters no matter how rare and excellent a specimen was.

Once the owner is done with the pet, the pet is sent to the recycling and disposal center. The pet ring is removed and with it, all the pet’s records are deleted. Aside from a few special cases, there were no exceptions to this rule.

After this, most pets are sold off in Midas where they end up in sex shops and brothels, or they could be auctioned off on the Black Market. Occasionally, a pet’s mind would be tampered with ahead of the sale, or they might be kept around, penned up, for use by the guests. Some were even gifted to dignitaries and royalty from across the galaxy.

In the worst case, a pet would be slated for liquidation by being sent to the Keeler lab. This fate, while more common for low quality pets, can in fact, also befall Academy purebreds too.

### **Seed Rights and Hormone Surveys**

*"Steen thought that even if he was separated from Sir Aisha, he'd be safe. Because of that, he didn't even take the hormone survey. As long as he had his heritage, he could become registered and have the right to join the Academy."* (Dark Erogenous, Track 9)

Aside from the tiny fraction that could obtain 'seed rights', common practice in Eos was to discard males by the time they hit seventeen. (V4 p64)

#### **Gametes Registration**

"*When you obtain seed rights, your gametes are registered. You can transfer those rights to the Academy later on*." In other words, the authority to become a breeding stallion. (V3 p141)

Even when put out to pasture, some pets retained a choice in the matter. In a sense, that was a pureblood's last and final safe harbor, especially since women would always be more valuable due to their ability to bear children. (V3 p141)

see Artificial Insemination for more

### **Selling Retired Academy Pets**

Lower class pets being liquidated might happen more often than not, but it was unheard of for a rare Academy purebreed to meet the same fate. Just belonging to a Blondie ensured better treatment...moved to a pleasure house in Midas. (V8 p78)

see Harems and Brothels

It was because they were so valuable that they were offered as gifts to dignitaries and royalty from across the known galaxy. They were worth more that way than being bought outright at a pet auction. (V8 p75)

#### **Truths**

Riki couldn't believe that an Academy purebreed would end up in disposal. Not only that, but to be sent to Raoul's lab. (V8 p78)

see Keeler Lab: Lukia Revelation for more

## See Also

* Pet Law
* Harems and Brothels
* Pet Rings
* Pet Breed and Breeders

## **Gallery**

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