>>35317618
There are some other paintings, some set up on partitions, but the ones that are attracting the most attention are the ones that also demand mine. They are prints, maybe a dozen of them, both black and white and color. They're not really portraits, as much as they are body shorts of people holding themselves or posed carefully. What is most striking is that they had been bound, some in shibari poses, others wrapped in ropes or various types, one powerfully build man who was clearly chained in some way. I use the past tense because they're not tied up in the pictures....the ropes and chains and ribbons are gone, leaving their skin marked, sometimes so deeply indented that I can see the texture of the rope still pressed into their skin. It had to have hurt a little and their naked bodies show the signs of their captivity, their bondage well.

My heart is pounding and my mouth is dry and another part of me is not dry. Bell has walked up behind me and murmurs softly, privately: “So this is what you enjoy, Miss Xi.” I can't help the flush that comes to my cheeks, but I'm not entirely sure if I'm annoyed or embarrassed. I know that I'm definitely....interested. Business jackets are good for hiding that....

[] That's not really your business, Belle.
[] ….I enjoy looking at things like this, it's lovely art.
[] I think that's a little forward ma'am.
[] This is especially to my interest, I admit.
[] Other?

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>>35317640
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>>35317640
>[] This is especially to my interest, I admit.
>[] I've never expressed it before

>>35317640
Supporting >>35317686

>>35317640
>This is especially to my interest, I admit.

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[X] This is especially to my interest, I admit.
[X] Other: I haven't expressed it before.

I keep my voice equally low, and turn my face towards her a little. “I would be lying if I said no....but this is....almost perfectly my interest.” I look at the print in front of us. A woman, arms folded and protecting her breasts, covering them completely just the edges visible. You can barely see her chin, and nothing below her belly. But her arms....the artist wound the rope around her arms fifteen times, each, and then tied them together. The rope was nylon cord; I can tell because the imprints are so deep that the threads in each twist have left their marks in her arms. “I haven't really talked about such things before. And it is very exciting to see it being actually done, even in prints.” There are marks along her shoulders – he bound her arms to her chest over her back.

Where else did that too tight rope go?

“His name is Roland Lukas. He's a member of the particular club I mentioned earlier. He's got quite the stable, and I recognize a few of his friends in the pictures.” Belle glances at me, her sleepy eyes wandering and I don't let myself fidget or play with my clothes, though it's really hard. “I'm allowed to bring a guest if you'd like to meet him. I'll warn you, he's extremely picky though, and very demanding. But I think you'll probably enjoy it, even as a guest.”

>>35317876
“There will be all sorts of people there, though, won't there?”

Belle nods slightly. “It' not just for him and his, of course. It's not exclusive in that manner, just a little higher class and more haute couture than most of the other local clubs or people who are into the scene.”

Well, she's not saying that she'd take me as a submissive, just as a guest. It does sound like a somewhat exclusive club too, especially if they're making rings that are particular to the club or group, though that may have just been to let me know she was into the lifestyle. She has been teasing me a little, but maybe that's just her nature or how she flirts. Her intentions aren't really clear, but she's keeping it friendly enough that it's not overbearing.

[] That would be very kind of you, ma'am.
[] I'm not so sure....
[] What would the price of admission be?
[] I would rather get used to the local scene first, thank you.
[] Other?

>>35317900
>[] That would be very kind of you, ma'am.

I was kinda tempted to go for
"[] I'm not so sure....", but I'm not so sure it will work out the way I want it to

>>35317900
>[] I'm not so sure....

>>35317900
[] What would the price of admission be?

>>35317964
[X] What would the price of admission be?

>>35317964
Which way would that be? Because if it's getting her to tell us to come I'm all for that.

>>35318031
Play at being unsure if we want to go or not to make her insist, yes.

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[X] What would the price of admission be?

It's kind of quick to be honest. It seems to be a group of well connected people who know each other well,and I'd be a stranger. On the other hand being introduced to a crowd as someone interested might be okay. I'll at least know one person. She is smiling at me, and I realize I'm toying with the stitching at the top of the slit of my skirt. I smooth it out but it's too late, I'm already blushing. “Well, I'd have to now what you expect in return at least.”

Her eyes widen a little, but her smile doesn't change. “Nothing, Xi. You're a nice young lady, and very polite. I'm not going to take that kind of advantage of you – unless you let me know you would want me to.” Belle's smile widens a little. “You did seem very attentive to Cam's work, but I'd still be guessing as to your preferences. You're a hard person to read, which is kind of a change in this city.”

Checking the clock, the munch started a little less than ten minutes ago. I really got caught up in Roland Lukas' work. But then again Belle has been nothing but polite and informative, even if she has been a little bit flirtatious. That's kind of expected from a domme. At least, I think she's a domme, she has that sort of bearing. I didn't realize mine was so difficult to tell, but I did dress intending to get a job.

I could ask her out to lunch, just as a friend, I suppose. She seems knowledgeable enough I could probably learn more from her than I could at the munch, or just as much. Oh, she wanted to attend the talk....but then she stayed here with me instead. Flirting playfully, or actually interested, or just being friendly? It really is a lot harder in the real world than I thought it might be. More complex.

[] Ask Belle to lunch.
[] Remind her about the munch.
[] A few more questions about her friends' scene might be good.
[] Quietly ask her about her preferences.
[] Other?

>>35318135
>[] Remind her about the munch.
Ask if we can attend with her

>>35318135
>[] Remind her about the munch.
But if she seems more interested in talking with us maybe we could
>[] Ask Belle to lunch.

>>35318135
>[] Remind her about the munch.
Get her number and go, let her know you're seriously interested.

>>35318158
>>35318167
Mixing these two seems good

>thread 3 already
Hnnnf.

>>35318135
>[] Quietly ask her about her preferences.

>>35318239
What a faux pas would that be.

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[X] Remind her about the munch.
[X] Other: If she's interested in talking, then invite her to lunch.

A quick glance around the gallery shows that it's nearly emptied out, only a group of three people and one loner, and Belle and myself. Most of the people here must have been waiting on the munch to start, which is a lot more than I'd anticipated showing up there – here were at least twenty people up here when Bell and I first walked up, and that's not including people who didn't frequent the gallery who will be at the munch.

“The munch has started already Belle....was your talk going to be early in it?” That should be gentle enough a reminder.

Her chuckle is soft, almost boyish and she tucks her hands in her pants pockets. “You seemed to be enjoying yourself here. They won't start the actual talk for another ten minutes, and it's not really anything new to me. I enjoy the heated debates just because there's so much tension over the idea.” Belle's smile is nice. She can't be high, her eyes aren't bloodshot even if she looks half asleep. “People wander in and out of that particular munch all the time. There's nothing formal about it except the discussion, and even that isn't really all that formal.”

I smile back and her eyes widen a bit more. “So what you're saying is you prefer hanging out with a complete stranger than going to that munch right now.”

Belle inclines her head, conceding the point. “I wouldn't call you a complete stranger, though, Xi. You might not have had much experience but you clearly have an interest and know a little more than someone who is into vanilla. A tentative friend, maybe.” That sweet knowing smile is back. “Besides, you've been pretty tolerant.” Ah, she was playfully flirting!

[] May I treat you to lunch then?
[] Please join me for lunch.
[] Well, in that case, may we go to the munch ma'am?
[] I'd like to be your guest tonight I think.
[] Other?

>>35318378
>[] Please join me for lunch.

>>35318378
>[X] Please join me for lunch.
Let's keep the waterfall down there on the downlow.

>>35318378
[] Please join me for lunch.

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It would feel weird to be her guest and not do anything in return, and she's actually been very kind despite making me blush so much. Of course that also implies I'm really interested in the scene tonight. Which I have to admit I am, really. I try and still my racing heart a bit and my ears are burning slightly, which makes Belle smile even more.

“Well, please join me for lunch and we can have our own discussion, if that's all right?” I was going to try and be more firm, but that's not working out to well for me at the moment I guess. I could blame the voices in my head, but the gallery and the realization she was flirting aren't helping all that much.

Bell considers, but not about accepting it seems. “Well, there is a bistro around the corner on park, and a surprisingly good Mexican restaurant nearby. If you have something else in mind, though, I'm pretty flexible about the kinds of things I put in my mouth.”

I'm not sure if that was mean or enticing now! Though....

[] I could flirt back submissively.
[] I can tease back politely.
[] I should probably reassure her that I'm all female.
[] She can chose whatever appeals the most to her, this time.
[] Other?

>>35318553
>[] She can chose whatever appeals the most to her, this time.

>>35318553
>[] I could flirt back submissively.
>[] She can chose whatever appeals the most to her, this time.

>>35318553
>Other
Innocently reply "Me too!"

>>35318595
Oh I like this. Changing >>35318588 to >>35318595.

But add "Well, you still have something you prefer, yes?" Be charmingly naïve.

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[X] She can chose whatever appeals the most to her, this time.
[X] Other: The first words out of my mouth are not what I really meant! Were they?

“That makes two of us then, I suppose. But it sounds like the bistro is where you are most interested in going, and it is close by.” Her strange hazel eyes are open as wide as I have ever seen them in the short time we've been together, and her smile is very bright. I'm not entirely sure why, unless I misunderstood something. But I don't think I did.

Taking her hands from her pockets, Belle bows slightly and allows me to step away from the beautiful pictures first. She joins me quickly though, and we walk down side by side. I imagine we make an exotic couple anywhere but in San Francisco. “Scala's offers a number of unique dishes, but they're honest about calling it a bistro, compared to most places.” Her hand lightly touches the small of my back as she moves away from the rail to let someone pass her on their way up. I give her a smile to let her know she's not taking any unwanted liberties and she relaxes, and doesn't move away though her hand drops. No blushing on her part, though.

I have the feeling that I'm the only one who will be doing any of that between the two of us.

“My father is thoroughly American, and I grew up in Sacramento, so I'm afraid that's another experience I haven't yet had the pleasure of. I am looking forward to trying out a lot of new things, but I'm not a stranger to San Francisco itself entirely.” Dad's work at the University and the light rail made day trips very easy and a lot of fun. Not the kind of fun that Belle seems to have inferred from my comment, and my hears are hot again. At least it's not my cheeks.

“I am always interested in helping a friend try new things, Xi, so you won't have to worry about that too much.” Now my cheeks are burning. And shes definitely enjoying it.

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>>35318800
True to her word the bistro is around the corner, and while busy it isn't crowded. We are quickly seated and a handsome waiter who is probably just barely old enough to serve alcohol brings water and asks us if we'd like drinks. Belle requests a creme soda, which is kind of unusual, but for now I stay with water. The prices are a little high, but my budget isn't as important as other things....

[] Ask her about her friends' scene.
[] Let her start the conversation.
[] Ask her if she has anyone special at the moment.
[] Check to see if she's going to want dessert from the menu.
[] Other?

>>35318810
>[X] Let her start the conversation.
Then ask
>[X] Check to see if she's going to want dessert from the menu.

I like these choices.

>>35318810
>a handsome waiter who is probably just barely old enough to serve alcohol
I hope that this doesn't remain simply teasing at what I think it's teasing.

>>35318825
I'll second that

>>35318810
>[] Let her start the conversation.
>[] Ask her if she has anyone special at the moment.

>>35318810
[]Ask about her friend's scene
If we're going to play we should know the rules.

>>35318810
>[] Let her start the conversation.
Eventually when appropriate
>[] Check to see if she's going to want dessert from the menu.

>>35318810
[] Ask her about her friends' scene.

>>35318843
That would be 18 in California, sorry; no /ss/ there.

>>35318946
Well, 18 can be borderline /ss/ if they're really small.

>>35318966
Shhh.

Please.

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[X] Let her start the conversation.
[X] Other: Ask her if she's going to want dessert from the menu.

I am honestly very curious about her and her friends' scene, especially the haute couture part of it, which is often all about unique and unusual fashion. That is something that my talents a jeweler could actually help me earn a place in if I'm lucky. Still, it is a very blunt way to pen a conversation, and really, I'm too curious for my own good.

Fortunately, Belle is apparently pretty used to such situations and steps in easily before the silence can even begin to strain. “I see you really do like everything, Xi.” I loo up and realize that she's talking abut the waiter, which makes me blush again. That was my own fault. Those pictures really did have an effect! “What would you like?”

….a really strong effect.

“I think I'd like to try the figs and prosciutto, and the Cesar to go with, please.” I suspect she'd like to order for us, which suits her style very well. Belle nods approvingly. “I think I'll be having the salmon; that is one thing I do love abut this city above all else.” I can't ay that I disagree with her.

“Will you be having dessert from the menu, Belle?” Some of these look more like vegetable dishes than desserts, really. Or perhaps I'm misunderstanding what this section of the menu is, they're all titled in Italian.

Her silence is prolonged and she's actually looking at me with a bemused expression. “Are you suggesting that we go elsewhere for dessert together, Xi?”

“....I'm sorry, Belle? I....” Oh. OH! Oh god, I think I'm hot enough to boil my water, ice or not. And it's not just my face this time!

[] Well, yes, but I meant dessert, really....
[] Yes, ma'am, I think so.
[] Not....not what I meant, really, sorry!
[] ….I haven't the words for how embarrassed I am. I really haven't.
[] Other?

>>35319042
>[] Well, yes, but I meant dessert, really....

>>35319042
>Other
"Are you suggesting I'm on your menu too then?"

>>35319042
>[X] ….I haven't the words for how embarrassed I am. I really haven't.
And add with a disarming smile.
>[X] Well, yes, but I meant dessert, really....

>>35319042
>[] Well, yes, but I meant dessert, really...

>>35319042
"If I am on your menu, then I think the reverse is true as well."

>>35319042
>[] ….I haven't the words for how embarrassed I am. I really haven't.
>[] Yes, ma'am, I think so.

>>35319042
>Other
"Why? Is there something wrong with the deserts here?"

>>35319042
>[] Not....not what I meant, really, sorry!

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I don't think I have ever, ever embarrassed myself this much before in my life. The worst part of it is that embarrassing myself like this, in front of someone who was a complete stranger less than an hour ago, who knows the same things I do....it's not just embarrassment now. It was before, even through I was blushing down my front, but now....now it's become more than just that.

Belle's expression changes, becoming a knowledgeable look, a ~familiar~ look and she smiles a little, sipping her own water. I finally find the words to speak with, and I try and salvage at least a little of the dignity that I had a moment ago. “That would....kind of imply we're on each other's menus, Belle, which might not be the case....but I really did mean having dessert elsewhere.” I take a deep breath and look her in the eyes, which is really, really hard. I manage a small smile though, and that helps. “Does that mean I am on your menu?”

To my great relief, she doesn't laugh at me, and she doesn't make fun of me either. I really don't know what I would have done if either of those had been the case. “I thought it might be a little sudden. Though, if it makes you feel better, yes, you would be on my menu, I think, given your interests at the gallery.” Her smile is genuine, and she seems really sincere. Got, I'm really, really hot now, between the blush and how easily she's playing this innuendo filled game I'm barely participating in!

Our waiter is back, and letting Belle order is a relief, and lets me sip some water. He even looks a little concerned for me, but I lower my eyes and let him think whatever he likes for now. When he leaves, Belle smiles at me. “You can relax, Xi. What happens happens, and I like you plenty, dessert or no.”

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>>35319268
That makes me get all hot again, and I take a deep breath and look her in the eyes. “Then, please tell me about what being your guest entails....” I do need to know the rules. But there's something else I want to know, need to know, now. “And what being more than your guest entails too.” That finally has her a little taken aback, and Belle is now looking at me speculatively, rather than just as a cute girl.

I can't be this undefended from her wicked talents for too much longer; I might spontaneously combust....

>To Be Continued....

Sorry for the sporadic connection issues. My workplace is rather sketchy where it's concerned.

Thank you for participating. I'll try and answer any questions for a short while.

Thanks for running this.

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>Joined as soon as the thread ended.

This is frustrating, to say the least.

XS, could you tweet with a bit more of anticipation next time? I was not expecting the third thread so soon, thought it would run only on saturdays.

>>35319296
It's alright XS, I'm glad you're running it at all.

>>35319317
Part of the problem is the sporadic connection I get and the hours I run it. But yes, I'll post a more timely alert next time.

>>35319339

Much appreciated. Thanks for the thread, it was a nice read, even if I couldn't participate.

>>35319296
And thank you for running, just....agh, it's so slow and teasing I think I'm the ones that's going to explode.

>>35319274
Thanks for running! Somehow I feel like I'm reading it more like a story than a quest so far, if that makes any sense.

>>35319296
Thanks for running.
It'll be fun to figure out the spesifics of what Belle is into.

>>35319296
Are you enjoying it?

>>35319345
Honestly, I wouldn't mind if it was eeeeeven more slow and teasing.

>>35319345
But that's what makes it good, anon.

>>35319362
It IS!
Which is what the frustrating part of it is!

>>35319348
That is part of the intent, but the choices are what is making it the story. That's why the chargen is important to this style of writing out a quest - without it the choices become more jagged, more problematic. A stronger haracter template gives me more to work with, but she's also developing (she comes across as naive now, despite her book-learning, her syntax is more spontaneous in conversation that it would have been before).

Believe me, there are a number of ways that things could have gone much differently; almost every personal interaction could have directed the story in a much different way.

>>35319349
That will be easy. finding out if Belle and Xi are compatible...that will be interesting.

>>35319384
I'm not sure /tg/-steered chargen really was much help in creating a consistent character but it's worked so far regardless of the reason for it so I won't complain.

>>35319384
I do have to say I was (and still am, but I think we all know the way this is going) a bit curious about Howard. Office romance~

>>35319397
Agreed on that, we've essentially been going in the completely different direction from what the initial anons wanted.

>>35319352
Yes, I am. I mentioned before Xi is fun to write.

I'm sure there will be a few other NPCs of various sorts soon - then again, who knows, /tg/ is always surprising.

>>35319401
I want him to find out about Xi's "interests" so we can have a delicious blackmail situation.

>>35319480
Howard doing, Belle watching, Xi in the middle, red on her yellow skin.

>>35319492
>>35319480
No thank you.

>>35319442
>>35319397

We haven't entered the fetishy parts of the quest yet, so it's irrelevant for now.

>>35319497
Dude, if you're vanilla, stop following the quest already. It's not aboug the hugsluts and the h-h-h-holding hands there.

>>35319510
I want Xi to have a nice life as someone's little fuck pet, rather than having her go near bad-end territory with blackmailing.

>>35319480
>>35319492

Hmm...nah.

>>35319442
>>35319397
Some of it is due to common sense and some of it is situational.

>>35319517
Blackmail is only another form of control, anon, and Xi does like that.

>>35319555
>Blackmail is only another form of control, anon, and Xi does like that.
The dream lives on!

>>35319555
>Blackmail is only another form of control, anon, and Xi does like that
Sure, but it's one we can't control. I'll certainly try my best to avoid it.

>>35319577
Well, you know, it could evolve into something nice~ish.

>>35319555
Yes, it is. I wouldn't really be against it, if it wasn't for the fact I like Xi too.

>>35319574
>>35319510
>>35319492
>>35319480
If it wasn't for the
> Xi's choices can lead to fulfillment of her dreams or force her to live out a nightmare
Up in the OP, I'd be fully open to agree with you.

>>35319651
If it makes you feel better, so far Xi and her voices are doing pretty well, except for the part where they're trying to embarrass the hell out of her. Luckily, Belle is pretty nice so far.

>>35319651
Honestly, I'm much more worried about Belle and her connections to this harem guy than I am about Howard and his yellow fever.

>>35319651
I hope we get a little bit of both the dreams and the nightmares.

>>35319397
The 'we're the voices in her head' bit helps with that I think. "today, the voices wanted me to dom! I obey the voices".