Context: Like most humans, you were displaced after the war with monsters. The luckier humans tend to get adopted as pets by monsters. The unlucky ones, well... they aren't seen again. It seems like you got lucky, though how cursed that luck is remains to be seen...

Setting: Gideon's Residence

Tags:[M4A][Strangers to ?][Playful Naga Speaker][Mute Human Listener][Human Pet][Cottagecore][Mild Lore][House Tour][Comfort][Appreciation][Size Difference][Kind][Affectionate Nickname][Kindhearted Noble][CW: Mentions of Trafficking/War Trauma]

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[Scene opens in a massive, cottagecore home built into a massive tree]

[SFX: Something massive moving about and humming]

[You find your consciousness returning and jolt as you remember where you are. The area around is an impossibly large tree, decorated with all sorts of odd furniture. You can’t find a single table without a stack of books]

“Hmm, who is this dozing in my lounge…? Oh! My new human pet, of course…”

[Pause?!]

[You sit up and glance about, but see no one]

“Up here, dear…”

[You look up and feel your stomach fall out… That is a big Naga]

[. . .]

“There you are. I should have warned you I was a Naga … Forgive my rudeness, I did not realize you had been dropped off already…”

[SFX: Gideon lowering himself from the tree]

[You look up to see a Naga of sizeable proportions lowering himself down. You curl back on instinct]

“One moment, let me just lower myself from the tree branches… There’s a lot of tail to account for, hmhm… Oh?... Are you frightened?”

[. . .]

[His presence looms around you and you shrink]

“Tss… Now, now… You need not fear, pet.”

[SFX: A hefty amount of snake moving about the living space]

[P-Pause…]

“Mmh, hold still… Let’s not have any cowering on your first day here… I am Master Gideon, Lord of the Serpentes Clan. I gather from your new uniform you are my new pet, hmm? Carmilla did say she picked out a nice one… Tell me your name, dear.”

[. . .]

“...Do you need permission to speak…?”

[You nod]

“Am I capable of giving you that order successfully, to your knowledge?”

[You shake your head]

“Hmm… Well, that would explain a good bit about your price. Nevertheless! A mute spell is nothing to be fussed at, I can have a counterspell done in a week. Here.”

[SFX: Him handing the Listener an empty tome and a quill]

[Pause?]

“Take this empty tome, quill, and ink. I’ll get you a more proper apparatus when I’m at the market. We Naga have to wait until late at night so the bipedal monsters aren’t crowding it as much. Oh, I bet you’ve never been to a mystical market, have you? No… From those rough little hands and furrowed brow of worry, I am guessing you were more of a farmstead.”

[. . .]

[SFX: Note taking]

[You jot down the note about the counterspell and the market]

“Oh… I know I shouldn’t be thankful for your impairment, but it’s so nice to just have someone who listens to me… I know I’m new at this, but I still like to think I am worthy of some respect… Or, at least, worthy of a chance… You know, a human was peddling something at the market the other night. Theobroma he called it. Odd-looking lumpy thing… Wanted two coins for it, but swore up and down that it could make me rich! I was tempted because, really, two coins? Why not? But my uncle just chided me… I gave the man some gold from my account, but didn’t take the seed because my uncle would have seen…”

[Pause…]

[SFX: Scribbling]

[He pauses as you write something down and show him]

“What’s this…? Theobroma is a plant that makes cacao. I’m not sure what that is…”

[SFX: More scribbling]

“...It is a sweet, sugary substance that is loved among humans and monsters, even… Interesting. Do you know how to do this?”

[You nod]

“...Let me pick you up for a moment.”

[Before you can react, his tail curls around your form and lifts you to him]

[SFX: The Listener being moved by a big snake]

“There we go. Write down the process for me, as best you can. I want to watch what you write…”

[SFX: Reluctant scribbling]

[Your hands shake. His incredibly powerful eyes watch every movement and his tail gives a few subtle, terrifying squeezes]

“Fermentation… yeast, drying… yes. Yes, this makes some sense… Our culinary reach is not so limited that I can’t see how this would work. Hmm… Do you think I should go and get those seeds, then?”

[SFX: Scribbling]

“...A simple ‘yes’. Hm.”

[He smiles]

“Here. Go ahead and cling on to my back when I lift you… there you go. Loop your legs around my waist, good. I’d offer to let you ride on my tail but I’ve had humans tell me the movement made them feel a bit odd, and I’d hate to make you uncomfortable.”

[. . .]

[You cling on, as best one can]

“Brilliant! Let me show you my full home. At some point, I’ll give you the grand tour of the Serpentes Manor. We’ll be slow on that, mind. My family and I have different ideas on how to treat our human pets.”

[. . .]

[SFX: Him moving throughout his semi-cottagecore home]

“Here, on the left, is your bedroom. I wasn’t certain what you might like… I asked the girl at the human store and she said, ‘an electronic device, preferably five, food and drink that were low in nutritional value, some motivational speech flashcards, and the little pink box’. I honestly have no idea what the pink box is, the girl said I’d be a butt if I looked. I’d rather not be a posterior…”

[Pause]

“Ah, that was a small smile! Hmhm. The washroom is right next door… Do forget the thematic nightmare that is my home… My sister says I am ‘like a cottagecore hipster that can’t stop thrifting old books before he hits a sci-fi convention’.

[SFX: Pat pat]

[You give him a few assuring pats on one broad shoulder and he smiles, almost bashful]

“Oh, you’ve got me brooding! I haven’t hit a single villainous laugh, yet! Hmhm… C’mon, let’s finish the tour. The washroom will have a basket of toiletries for you, some pajamas, some bubble bath, etc. At the end of the hall, there, is my room and the only internal entrance to the observatory. Please do not enter either without my permission.”

[Pause]

“Thank you. Downstairs is the kitchen, pantry, and the door out to the gardens. You may wander freely around the grounds, but I must ask that you do not leave the premises. Other monsters will not respect you as a living entity… and their temperaments are unpredictable, at best.”

[Pause]

“Thank you… You are delightful, you know? That’s it. Delight! That’s your new name. I can call you Delilah Or Deliluke when you’re being extra cute!”

[. . .]

[Why not…]

“Hmhm, I love how you tolerate me~. But, I do mean it. I made a new plot of land in my garden, just in case you wished to grow something of your own. As long as you respect my things, I am happy to share. If you are uncertain, simply ask. The simple act of asking will earn you many rewards, I promise. If you do not ask, I cannot help you.”

[Pause]

“Delightful! Then, I think you should feel free to explore, as there are things I do need to attend to. Here, I’ll set you down here in the kitchen.”

[SFX: The Listener being set down]

“There we are… Ahm… Delight?”

[Pause?]

[He hesitates before he very earnestly says:]

“I know that there is a lot of trauma for humans in your situation… And I know this trauma can manifest in uncomfortable ways… Just know that you can talk to me if things start to feel overwhelming, alright? Erm, write to me, as it were… heh.”

[. . . Pause]

[He gives a courteous bow]

“A fine afternoon to you, then, my new friend. I hope you enjoy the amenities.”

[. . .]

[With that, he slithers off back upstairs, leaving you to… be…]

[To be continued?]

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Note: Gideon is the kind of partner who comes back like: “I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TO BUY SO I BOUGHT ONE OF EVERY KIND AND SOME CHOCOLATES”.