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There was a tremendous shock to us, as we found out modern day slavery still existed. Even more so when we found out that we had been swept up into that dark world, and it was not as dark as we would have thought.

Kat murmured as she slept. The snow leopardess was laid on her side, her arms laid behind her softly along with her brother,a larger snow leopard laid out in a similar pose. Rolling over, Kat stretched as she started to wake, one arm hitting the other feline in the head. Peter spluttered as he was suddenly awoken, with a glare at his sister before he started to look around.

Seeing not his bedroom, as expected, but a sparsely furnished room, he sat up suddenly, worry showing in his eyes as he leant over to shake Kat's shoulder.

“Was just about to grab the diamond" Kat grumbled sleepily turning back over. The snow leopard always being quite … hard to wake in the best of circumstances.

“Kat. Get up … Now" Peter said firmly as he looks around, shaking her shoulder again harder this time. Finally starting to rouse, Kat looked round blearily, before quickly sitting up, noticing the same differences Peter did. Immediately fearing the worst, she looked down, checking her clothing, only to be relieved as she saw the same Black jeans, and purple blouse she was wearing before. Looking over at Peter, she took a quick glance over, her brother wearing corduroy jeans and a simple shirt.

Looking around, Peter looked for something to try and place where they were, he found nothing much, just a smallish room, in one corner there is a sink , a bench nearby to the bed they were both sleeping on. The door looked a more, sturdy door then you would usually find on a room like this, a crack of light under it revealing the room beyond is lit, as Peter looked around, the room lights started to slowly brighten, stopping when they got to a comfortable level. Moving up to the door Kat jumped back startled when, just as she got to it, a firm knock appeared at the door.

“Good Morning, are you two awake yet?" a soft female voice came from behind the door. Kat moved to the door quickly, starting to knock back happy to hear someone who could explain something.

“Hello? Who are you? Where are we?" Kat said as she tried to open the door, only to find it is locked, “Why are w-".

“Is your brother awake too? We can't come in until you are both awake Miss" The voice interrupted softly. Kat looked to Peter, who had since moved to behind the door, just in case, with a soft sigh, Peter decided that all staying silent will do is prolong the situation.

“Yes I am" Peter said clearly, moving to in front of the door.

“Alright, We'll be with you shortly" The reply came quickly, as the sounds from behind the door indicate the person behind is moving away.

“Who are you? Where are we?" Kat asked quickly trying to catch the girl before she left, looking worriedly to Peter, who hugged her back warmly to try and comfort her"

“I'm sorry, I can't answer these questions for you, please wait for just a moment" The voice paused to say before the sound of a door and more distance voices were audible. A short while passed, during which Peter tried to keep Kat comforted as he looked around for anything that would be useful, finding nothing he just tried to keep his ear close to the door to hear when they were coming back.

After not too long a wait, different footsteps approached the door, and a soft click came from it before it opened slowly, revealing a relatively tall wolf, with goldenrod coloured fur , his green shirt, and navy blue slacks offsetting the colour nicely.

“Hello Peter, Katrina" The wolf spoke in a calm, reassuring voice. Peter pulled away from the hug, shifting to stand in front of Katrina some, glaring confusedly at the wolf, knowing he had seen him sometime before.

“Aren't you?" Kat interjected softly, the feline still showing all the signs of sleepiness as she had yet to fully wake up.

“The man who interviewed you both?" He slowly nodded in reply “Yes I am." He smiled to the pair, causing Peter to glare sharply .

“Where are we?" Peter demanded worriedly.

“You are in a training facility" The wolf replied looking while not unconcerned at the hostility from the male snow leopard, not too worried about it either.

Kat moved closer behind Peter now, looking around the room as if only just seeing it “A training facility? Why … wha?" she muttered softly. The wolf made no attempt to move towards them, and just with a gentle smile started to reply.

“Well, I suppose you should have the choice, good news or bad news first?" He asked the pair, looking from one to the other softly.

“Is any of this news stuff we would consider good?" Peter asked irritated at the delivery.

“I have decided to employ both of you" The wolf smiled to them though he was obviously not expecting cheers at this statement. After a short moment the wolf continues “From most peoples perspective, that is the good news. The bad news, if you take it as such, is the conditions of said employment."

“I am sorry", Kat nervously asked, looking away, “But why would we after this? Not that we have much choice in the matter, I suspect, given the abduction and all"

The wolf sighs softly, looking unsure with a nod “That is why most people consider it the bad news. Your employment, will not exactly be as programmers, as advertised, but as slaves. Very well cared for slaves, but few people care about that part of it during the initial shock"

As the two felines tried to digest that revelation, two girls entered the room, one human, red haired girl, and one dark haired, causing a curious look from Peter. “I'd like you to meet Mina and Nera." The wolf smiled to the two girls warmly. “They are going to help you adapt to this change in your lifestyle over the next few weeks or months, however long it takes."

“Hello?" Kat asked gingerly looking to the pair, half hidden behind Peter, who while not outright glaring like he was with the wolf, was not looking very friendly.

“Hello, I'm Mina", the red haired girl greeted friendly.

“I'm Nera, and it's really nice serving Master Kharon", The dark haired girl smiled happily to the felines.

Peter just stared blankly at the pair for a second “ … Could that introduction have sounded anymore cultish?"

“Hello?" Katrina just softly replies to the pair.

Mina smiled and walks over to Kat slowly, “You're pretty" she softly said to the feline girl, causing her to blush slightly, with a slight smile, though an unwanted one

“Thankyou , I think" Kat replied

“Would you rather have me tell you how terrible it is?" Nera asked with a slight scowl “Because it isn't, we get plenty of food, very nice apartments, lots of free time, and we can even choose to join on vacations or not."

“Right", Peter interjected “Still sounds kind of cultish either way".

Mina looks to Peter for a second, with a slight blush “There's nothing religious or spiritual about it, though. We aren't required to believe anything, just to do the work asked of us."

“To be fair, I understand where your point of view comes from Peter." Kharon looks to him carefully

“And yet, first thing greeted with, apart from the leader of the group, is two beautiful girls, telling us how wonderful it is, that is kind of classic cult tactics right there" Peter glared to the wolf, only for his face to blush at the realization he called the two girls beautiful.

“Well, I didn't bring them for their beauty. My slaves are all beautiful, though, because they have the means to care for their bodies that many free people lack." The wolf smiled to the two girls again as he says this.

“I did read a book once on cult tactics" Kat softly adds to her brothers previous words, looking rather nervous about implying the large wolf is not being truthful, “And they are pretty much these tactics, whether say so or not" she looked away softly after that, not wanting to see the reaction.

Peter hugs Kat softly as the wolf shrugged in response “Think of it as you will, at this point as you said, the choice is out of your hands. The primary choice you have left, is how quickly you will adapt" The wolf's words had Kat just hug Peter tightly back.

“By saying all, I assume you have more … slaves “Peter almost spat the word out “How many?"

Ignoring the harshness, Kharon replied “Eight, no Ten, not counting Mina and Nera"

“I see …" Peter replied, unsure what to do next at this point, the unusual situation having left him upset, worried, and annoyed, but not quite sure the safest path to take.

“As for the job duties I told you about in the original interview, of software development, and maintenance for a custom mainframe, that was no lie. I have a relative who designed the system, for which I paid her well, but she's too busy with research projects to offer support unless there is a critical failure" The wolf smiled reassuringly to the snow leopards

Kat hesitantly asked “If one person can handle it occasionally, then you don't need both of us, right?" This caused the wolf to laugh slightly, his face lighting up as he does, “I can see you're a sneaky one Katrina, I'll be working with both of you once we get home, but your credentials are both superior to mine for this work" Kat looks like she wants to clarify she wasn't trying to get herself out, but just gave up knowing how empty that would sound.

“And where is your home then?" Peter asked curious at the suggestion of distance

“California" Kharon grinned in reply

Kat let out a soft ooh as she heard that only for her cheeks to pinken, and her ears to flatten at her own reaction, causing Peter to just roll his eyes softly, but lovingly at his sister's reaction.

“I don't just go out and take slaves on a whim Peter. If I did, I would have found someone much closer to home. I look for people who have the right skills and potential. “ The wolf turned to face Peter

“Right, of course" Peter replied almost dismissively at those words. Kat however, her blush increased as she looked for a place to sit, not quite relaxed, but not as alert as her brother.

“And some of that includes personality potential, thats what the interview was for. If you didn't show the right personality traits in the interview, I wouldn't have brought you here." The wolf smiled, causing Peter to huff softly in response .

“Great, first interview I manage to do well, other then my schooling ones, and it leads to this."

The wolf just continued as if Peter hadn't interrupted “Even though you won't get literal money, I think you'll get a better payment overall as my slave then you would settle for in the normal workforce, and a lot of people end up feeling like slaves there anyway."

Peter, noticing Kat, takes a seat by Kat, who softly asks “So .. What happens now?"

“I'm going to escort you to the doctor where you'll receive a physical, and they'll check to make sure your records are up to date, from there we'll get you assigned to a more experienced worker here … my girls may be good slaves, but we're only visitors here". He explained softly.

“There are more?" Peter asked, wondering just how large this thing is

“Yes. We're in a place called the London Labor Exchange." Kharon said as he stepped outside the room now

“Err", Kat suddenly interjected, looking rather worried, as she hid slightly behind Peter , “About that medical check, there may be some things, that well, may be different then what expect , well “ Kat trailed off, obviously unsure how to say what she means and looking more worried then the entire time up to now.

“Things you previous doctor didn't have on file?" Kharon asked softly.

“You have my file? Well … no" Kat replied, inching more behind Peter slowly, looking down at her feet.

“No, I don't, however The doctor here does, and it will be transfered to a doctor of my choice upon leaving “ Kharon replied, which has Kat look even more nervous again.

“Oh .. I see" Kat almost squeaks.

Peter twists round to hug Kat softly as he looks to Kharon. “So .. The doctors?"

“Yes, Nera? Mina?" Kharon looks to the two “, go and get the flats ready for Peter and Katrina".

“Yes Master" Mina replied with a blush

“Alright, Master" Nera chimed in, hugging him quickly before leaving with Mina.

Kharon smiled and started to lead the pair of snow leopards out the door.

Our first day would always be an awkward day in our memory, no part more so then the first medical examination. Like all sanctioned facilities of its type, the health of the slaves and owners was paramount, and London's facility was second only to the newest in keeping everyone healthy.

Kharon turned onto a wider hallway, pausing as he reached a wide open space, a few dozen people milling about the area, some eating, some just sat talking, no one looking particularly unhappy.

“This is the common area, you'll come here for meals, clothes, and any other supplies you need in your flats. You may also come here to relax during any free time during your training" Kharon explained as he walked through leading the pair behind him.

Peter followed behind, not saying much, eyes on the ground, whereas Kat was looking around curiously, making sure she saw everything there was to see.

“Ah Kharon, I've selected a few candidates to serve as mentors for you." An older woman walked up to them, and looked at first Peter then Kat . “We'll discuss them while the physicals take place. Welcome to the Exchange, dears" she smiled to the pair after speaking.

At the woman, Peter just hmphed and deliberately looked away, even as Kat shyly let out a soft “H.Hello" directed towards her.

At this the woman just looked to the both “Well at least one of you has some respect" She said as she started to walk in front with Kharon. “I am Miss Fair, the administrator of the Exchange"

“I am Ka.." Kat started to say before Peter interrupted her, slightly growling as he did so “And why should we respect people involved in basically, kidnapping and slavery?"

Kharon couldn't help but laugh a bit at that, even as Miss Fair turned to respond “Because I'm your elder boy. You must be the older twin." She obviously took a tiny bit more effort to smile, though it passed very quickly.

“You may be, doesn't mean you are not doing unrespectfull things “, Peter continued, still walking behind , then pauses as he realises what said “Irregardless if that is a word or not!"

Fair just slightly shrugged at that “C'est la vie. “ And turned to Kharon, obviously dismissing that line of conversation “Since they're twins, I actually thought we might assign my twins to serve as their mentors. Your girls are their assistants, right?"

They walked for a bit more, Kharon and Fair conversing as the snow leopard pair walked behind them, until finally Kharon stopped at a door, opening it “Here's the clinic, Do not leave until your physical is complete, and I return, otherwise there will be trouble." He warns softly.

Peter just stalked in, slight stomps in his step, as Kat paused to wave bye to Fair, bringing a small smile to the woman's face.

As they walked in, Fair could be heard talking to Kharon “Not a discipline session Kharon,"

“Of course not a." Kharon could be heard to reply before the door closing fully cut him off

Kat looked around, finding a small bog-standard looking waiting room, bland pictures on the walls, a dozen chairs scattered around, some side tables with magazines on them. At one wall was a counter, with a girl in a blue shirt sat behind, who then smiles to them gently.

“Good morning!" the girl smiled brightly to the two “May I take your names, and purpose of visit?"

Kat nervously replied, looking to the girl “Hello, my name is Kat, K.." She trailed off, looking to Peter for help.

“Kharon" Peter prompted, hugging Kat reassuringly at the same time.

Kat then continues, “Kharon said about a physical"

“Peter Swales, her last name too" he replies

The girl smiles softly, not necessarily happy, but not fake either, “Kat K? Oh you must be new Check in physicals then? “ She asks as she takes down their names.

“Nooo" Kat replied quickly, slightly embarrassedly giggling, a tiny bit “I forgot his name, I just knew it started with a K"

At that the girl turned her pencil over, quickly erasing part before rewriting “Doctor Flora is tending to a patient right now, but she'll be with you shortly, please take a seat."

Peter just immediately sat down, as Kat smiled to the girl “Okay thankyou", she politely replied to the girl before sitting down by Peter who immediately poked her gently.

“And you are saying thankyou why?" He asked softly.

“To be polite, A it's the right thing to do, and B, being nice can only help things, no matter what try and do" Kat smiled gently, and with that, picked up a magazine off the side table, smiling seeing an old copy of Popular Science, and started to read eagerly.

After about 10 minutes, both of the twins were engrossed in their magazines, only to look up slightly startled as the door opened and a woman in scrub walked out smiling to them

“Good morning, I am Doctor Flora. Which of you would like to come in first?" she asked gently.

Kat looked away nervously . “I … suppose I will" she looks away before quickly blinking, and looking back “Oh! And hello!" she smiled, still nervous, causing Peter to give his sister a warm hug.

“And you're Kat right?" Flora asked as she lead her into the door she came in through, and into one of the exam rooms.

As she got up on the obvious exam chair, Kat replied softly “Yes I am"

“Don't worry dear, We mostly just need to make sure everything is in order" Flora smiled reassuringly as she picked up a plain binder.

“Alright then, you know I do have your medical records, so is there anything you want to say before I open them up?" Flora asked gently, leading Kat to look away softly

“I .. Think they can explain things better then I can Miss" Kat softly, said, sounding more scared then before

With that Flora simply nodded, and opened the binder. “Please strip to your underwear Miss Swales."

Kat blushed softly, starting nervously to strip, slowing down as she got to her underwear.

Flora noticed her reluctance, and decided to lead with a relevant question “Have you started to transition yet?"

Kat nodded gently, her nervousness decreasing as she realised that it was known “Hormones and laser Miss" she looked down as she replied, to which Flora nodded.

“And just to verify, how long have you been on hormones?"

“1 year", Kat blushed , “ Well a year and a bit, I kinda don't know when last took them, it depends on how long I was, asleep" She said the last bit with some trepidation.

“You mean on the way here? Less then a day “ Flora smiled reassuringly “Your entry papers do identify you as female, so I suspect that is what your master wants you as. Your transition will continue uninterrupted .. Now then “ Flora started the examination, poking and prodding at all the various places, soon after though notices Kat is still nervous . “Relax, dear. We get all kinds of people in here, keeping slaves healthy is very important. And that does include mental health".

“Kind of hard to relax when being kidnapped and told am a slave now" Kat snapped, before looking away “Sorry for snapping, I didn't mean to“

Flora just softly responded “I'm a slave too, dear, and I was tense when I was first brought in as well"

An awkward silence descended over the pair as Kat moved when needed for the examination, giggling slightly at ticklish parts. “It all seems good, dear. We've had a dozen other slaves go through part, or all of their transition in the facility since I finished my medical training. If your ID badge says you're female, nobody in the facility will treat you otherwise." Flora stated gently, leaving Kat looking a bit conflicted.

“I do need to run a blood test though. And I need to ask if you use any drugs or medication not prescribed for you by a doctor" Flora asked looking over at the feline.

“Only thing I had recently, was Ibuprofen, 600mg. Oh! And a multivitamin juice-pack" Kat smiled nervously, looking less conflicted, and more nervous again as soon as blood test was mentioned, her hands held together in a nervous clench.

“Alright, and what about caffeine?" Flora asked

“It makes me sleepy" Kat replied simply, still looking nervous.

“So I take it you don't regularly use caffeine then?"

“Rarely" Kat nodded.

“Thats good. Our administrator has a strict policy about drugs, including alcohol and caffeine" Flora explained as she picked up a syringe “Will you be fine for me to take a blood sample, or should I being an assistant in?"

Kat swallowed and nods “I will be fine, I am kind of past the point where my mother had to hold me still for needles “ she grumbled gently.

Flora carefully drew blood from Kat, and smiled softly to her “Good, you seem to be in good shape, so as soon as I finish filling this in, I'll be out for your brother. You may get dressed and join him in the waiting room now"

Kat unclenched her fists, as soon as the needle was out of sight, murmuring a soft “o.okay" as she started to quickly get dress, then dart out the room.

As soon as she left the room, Peter moved over quickly to hug her tight “You okay sis?" he asked worriedly

“Yeah" she nodded gently.

“I suppose it is me now right?" Peter asked.

“Yeah, but it isn't that bad, but then you know I am used to doctors".

Peter nodded at that, and walked into the room, where Flora was still writing on her notepad, the vial of blood properly labelled and waiting by another vial everything else properly disposed of.

“Hello" Peter greeted blandly looking around as he did.

“Hello. I'm not quite finished with your sister's paperwork yet, but feel free to strip down to your underwear for the exam" Flora smiled to him distractedly.

“Is that really needed?" Peter simply sat with a grumble.

“Yes, yes it is" Flora stated as she closed the folder, picking up another one “Is there anything you'd like to tell me before I open your records?"

“How the heck would you lot even have got them?" Peter demanded annoyed.

“I don't know all the background on it, but we get medical records when new slaves come in. I'm a slave myself". Flora gently responded, to which Peter just grumbled at, but looked more unsure then before.

“I see you're uncomfortable. This is a routine physical exam. Nothing invasive, just measurements". Flora stated, to which Peter glared at her for a moment, but then with a muttered fine, started to undress.

While Peter undressed, and then stood heir uncomfortably once done, Flora opened the folder “Okay your records show you to be in fairly good health “

Peter nods to that as Flora started to take the measurements needed. “Alright then, I do need to run a blood test, too." Flora stated as she picked up a new syringe “Do you regularly drink alcohol or use caffeine?"

Peter stepped back, eyes locked on the syringe a bit. “No I don't, no other drugs either"

“Just so you know, “Flora responded, staying where she is for now “Our administrator is very strict about drugs, including alcohol or caffeine. Will you be okay with me drawing your blood, or should I bring in an assistant?"

Peter held his hands on the edges of the table as he replied “I .. I will be okay, just about"

Flora quickly took the blood sample and put it aside “Alright then, You're all set, Peter. You can get dressed and go back out to your sister"

Peter quickly got changed, and rushed out after that, glad to leave what was likely only the first embarrassing situation behind.

As Flora started on the paper work for the male feline, Kat poked her head through the door, just to wave bye, leaving a bemused Flora behind when she popped back out.

Thinking back, it should have been obvious. One of the easiest ways to keep a large group happily, for relatively cheaply, is good food. It was still a suprise to find out, as the usual fare you would imagine for slaves, is a lot less … nice

When Kat returned from her belated goodbye to Flora, she pulled Peter into a warm hug. As she pulled him gently back to his seat, Peter did not resist.

“Well, that was…” Peter murmured. “I mean doctors have done that before, but it felt worse.”

“I know the feeling.” Kat hugged again, only looking up as Kharon entered the room and walked over to them.

“Went well, right dears?” He smiled slightly.

“B-Better,” Kat said.

Looking to Kat curiously, Peter nodded. “I suppose.”

“And do either of you know what time it is?” Kharon asked the question rather plainly.

“I am guessing not time to let us go, so no,” Peter bluntly replied right back.

“It’s actually around eleven at night,” Kharon said, apparently ignoring the rest of Peter’s response. “And I know you two haven’t had dinner, so let’s go to the cafeteria, eat something, and then get you to your flats.”

As Kharon talked, Kat’s stomach grumbled loudly, cuing an embarrassed look from the feline. “Eep! Sorry, errr, okay?”

Kharon looked to Peter, who nodded softly. “Well then, let’s be going. Mina and Nera will meet us there,” Kharon said, starting to lead them towards the door.

As Kat and Peter got up to follow, Kharon started to lead them through the halls to the open cafeteria area. “I’ve been told by the administrator of this facility that I may not give you a discipline session to start your training. However, I don’t use discipline sessions with my slaves.”

“Then why bring it up at all?” Both of the twins spoke the question at the same time, almost as if it were rehearsed.

“Just because I don’t use discipline sessions does not mean I don’t discipline my slaves. I just feel that prolonging it is unhealthy.” Kharon shrugged during a brief pause. “Unless you like being disciplined, the discussion I was having earlier doesn’t apply to you.” Kharon slowed down as he approached the cafeteria. “However, Miss Fair finds it necessary to make it clear to all of us that she doesn’t allow discipline sessions for untrained slaves.”

“Flora sounded like she had a usual script too.” Kat nodded. “I imagine it’s easier to say to all than try and pick out who you think it needs saying to, or at least, it is how we do on the online sites I help administrate…” She looked away at that, pausing to realise that she likely wouldn’t be able to continue. “Well, helped.“

“I suppose so. I’d also like to note that, while I want to show you all I offer, I also want it to be clear that I won’t withhold anything, in general, for disobedience.” Kharon stopped in front of an open double door, which led into a mostly empty cafeteria.

Peter started to look around the cafeteria, reminiscing slightly about his old school cafeteria.

Kat was already making a beeline for the trays and the food. She was practically bouncing in the non-existent queue as she picked up a tray before stopping. Head hanging low, she returned to Kharon. “I just realised… I don’t know how money or anything like that works here.”

“That is something you wont need to worry much about. The cafeteria is free,” Kharon said, smiling softly.

“Now you’ve done it,” Peter chuckled, albeit grumpily.

“You will earn money as you work here, but that’s more for luxury or comfort items, not necessities. I am covering all of your necessary expenses.” Kharon grinned at Peter as he noticed Kat had already gone back to the food before he was even finished.

Kat stopped as she got close enough to see what the food was: Salisbury steak, with a choice of mashed potato or chips, and about six other assorted vegetables. Nearby, in a separate section, lay fruit and cream options, as well as milk and juices. As Kat stayed put, surprised at the wide range of choices, Mina and Nera entered from a different door and rushed over to Kharon, who had wandered over behind Kat along with Peter.

“Okay,” Peter said as he looked over with a soft blink. “Are all the cafeterias doing this level of food, or is this an owners’ cafeteria?” He asked Mina, seeing as she was closest.

“We have better food at home, “ Mina shrugged softly “But we have stopped in a few other facilities on the trip over, they all had good food”

“Do me a favour?“ Peter rolled his eyes. “Don’t tell her that.” He grinned a bit as he finished the request.

Mina smiled at that a bit. “Big eater, huh?” She picked some mashed potato and green beans, with some water for her meal.

“Yeah, she is.” Peter grabbed some mashed potato and some broccoli, with a slightly wry grin. “Especially what she likes to call proper food.”

As the two spoke, Kat was ahead of them, choosing a variety of veg and slathering it with gravy. “Has she forgotten where we are,” Peter wondered to himself, “and just gotten caught up in the novelty of a non-TV-dinner?”

Watching her as well, Mina sighed. “I’m sure the novelty will wear off quickly. Mind you, meals aren’t always this rich, this is probably just a lucky night. Still, it’s all essentially homemade.”

Nodding, Peter responded “To be fair, she walks enough that it is all walked off when she has the chance to, but while she has put up with ready meal and cans of soup, she always has jumped at the chance to have something more. Myself? I can give or take either, food is food you know?”

Meanwhile, Nera seemed just as eager about the gravy as Kat, grabbing some orange juice, she smiled to the snow leopardess. “You know this is real gravy, not just from a pack of mix, right?”

“Oooh!” Kat actually bounced on her heels.

Nera sat down at the table to eat, letting her first bite sit in her mouth, barely chewing it for a few seconds.

“I am guessing this is not every day?” Kat giggled after sitting, and similarly treating her first mouthful of food.

Mina smiled halfway watching as she sat down. “She’s exuberant as ever.” As she watched Nera, she mixed her potatoes and gravy slowly.

“Hmm?” Peter replied with a blink.

Kharon sat down by them, his plate mostly consisting of chips, drizzled with gravy, “Nera is a very outgoing and passionate girl.”

“Kat often is.” Peter took a bite of his food. “When she is in a comfortable place, anyway, it’s like a switch has been thrown, honestly.” He smiled briefly, before realising to whom he was speaking, then looked away.

“And I’m a bit more reserved, and opinionated, and a bit protective too, I guess.” Mina cut Kharon off as he was about to speak

Peter just stayed silent in reply to this, eating slowly.

Kat just happily ate her way through her meal, purring and letting out various pleased little sounds. “This is lovely!” She grinned and giggled, looking around the table.

Mina smiled to Kat softly. “I was actually tempted to turn down Master’s offer, when he first made it. To be fair, though, offer is a generous term for what he gave us that day.”

With a soft, “Heh,” Peter replied “Let me guess, didn’t have a choice either?”

Kharon cleared his throat at this point, looking at Mina, “It’s true. I was less experienced at the time, and didn’t have access to a facility like the Exchange here to help me out. But they actually did have a choice. It was just… very loaded. As you might put it, it was cult-ish.” Kharon softly smiled, “She’s free to tell you the story, if you like, once you two have been shown to your flats.”

Mina nodded stiffly. “Yeah, after we get settled in, I can tell you about it if you like.” She blushed a bit, looking to Kharon, then to Nera and Kat.

Peter nodded as he finished up his last bit of food, then smiled as he saw Kat doing the same. He stuck his tongue out teasingly. “No bread to clean plate with this time,” he said with a grin, causing Kat to just stick her tongue out right back at him.

After they had all finished, Nera and Mina took the dishes and bottles up to the dish room window. Kharon turned to face Kat and Peter, “I chose Nera and Mina because they have some similarities in personality to the two of you. I think you can guess which one each of you will be rooming with in your flats, right?”

“I would say yes,” Peter replied. “But I can think of reasons for both.”

“Nera, right?” Kat interrupted, still smiling, though no longer bouncing. Her eyes were a bit downturned, too.

“Before I answer, your flats are right next door to each other. You’re free to visit with each other and spend time together whenever you aren’t being trained or doing work. I was nervous about taking on twins, and I don’t want to separate you two.” He let out a deep sigh, and then stood up. “Yes, Peter will be paired with Mina, and Kat with Nera. In addition to them helping you adapt, there’s a mentorship program that most facilities of this sort use.”

Nera and Mina returned and stood behind their respective roommates.

“Miss Fair has suggested that two of her slaves serve as your guides around the Exchange, since they know the layout better than Mina, Nera and myself. You’ll be introduced to them in the morning.”

“I see.” Peter rose with a stiff nod.

“Okay.” Kat gave a slight smile to Nera as they left the cafeteria.

Nera returned the favor.

Another one of those things you assume about slavery, is yet another thing that turned out to be wrong. Accommodation, if you think of a slave's room, what do you think of? This certainly wasn't that.

Kharon lead the way down the halls striding ahead at a steady place, staying relatively silent to allow chatter.

“So," Kat asked, curiosity overriding her nervousness again, “How long have you been, well, you know?"

“A few years." Nera said.

“We both joined his household at the same time.“ Mina smiled as she spoke.

“And how is it", Peter asked, looking to Mina. “In a less, cultish way this time maybe?"

“It's nice." Mina replied. “We all live together in a very nice house, with a big open garden, there are actually enough of us that we don't even have to do all the chores every day. So we get a lot of time to study or play, or to pursue our own interests or hobbies."

Peter just looked with a blank stare. “Uhuh, you know it would be more believable if you had at least let one bad thing through? Unless you are trying to say no one ever argues, no drama, nothing you dislike doing ever, in which case, this is just worrying me even more."

Nera nodded with a giggle. “Master has us work out the rotation for chores, and while we aren't perfect or anything, we always try to talk our problems out."

Kat interrupted with a smile “Isn't a chore rotation what I keep trying to get you to stick to? Well… did… this is confusing"

Kharon eventually stopped by two doors, as he joined in “The kids have more intense disagreements than most of us adults do. But disagreements happen. Sometimes feelings get hurt, yes. That doesn't mean we let it rule us, and there's almost always somebody who can help mediate. Unless it comes to pizza toppings." He chuckled as finished speaking.

Kat looked up at that interestedly, “Kids?"

“Yes, I have four children, and two of my slaves are working on having one of their own."

Kat nodded to that looking down, causing Peter to move to her and give an immediate hug, as he looked up to Kharon to explain “Children can be a bittersweet subject for my sister, she loves them but... Well.. I am betting you know, if you had my medical records, you probably have hers too."

“I don't personally have your medical records.“ Kharon said as he opened the door, “This room will be for you and Mina, but let's all go into the living room and talk, okay?“

Mina lead them into a small hallway, the kitchen area on the left, and past two doors until the hallway opens into the living room. Kat looked around nervously, though is pleased to find, instead of bare bones minimalist room or worse that she had half expected, the warm inviting looking area all around, even a big television. As they filed into the living room, taking various seats, Kharon immediately sat on the floor in front of the television.

“It seems like you have something I ought to know." Kharon smiled as he spoke. “And, given that it's related to your medical records, which I haven't seen, you probably feel it's a very big issue. I want to tell you that it's not, but that would be easier to accept once you've gotten it off your chest, right?"

Nera had stopped in the kitchen to fill glasses of water for everyone. “If Master says he's okay with it, please take him at his word." She half shouted across the counter separating them as she finished filling, Mina helping her carry them through to the living area.

“I am very open minded and accepting," Kharon said as he accepted a glass, “More than a lot of people I've met believe is possible."

At all of this, Kat was all but hiding behind Peter again, looking around at everyone, she almost squeaked out “I'm a trans woman."

“Is that all?" Kharon looked to her warmly. "Katrina, would you please come over to me?"

Peter held onto Kat for a second or two, but let her go. She slowly moved over to Kharon, looking very nervous.

“I have good friends who are trans,“ he said. “Still, you are my first trans slave. Katrina, in my eyes, you are a beautiful woman." He held his hands out with a smile to her.

Kat immediately hugged against him with a red blush, before stiffening as she realised what she was doing, and pulling away quickly, though looking quite unsure of herself again.

“Also, I have the ability to use some powerful shape changing magic, so if you really want, dear, we may be able to make you biologically female, though that is a little harder than just making you physically female. I'm also a shapeshifter, and sometimes I like to have a female body."

Hearing that, Kat sat down with a firm thump.

“I am more than willing to help you with your transition, in any way you want and I can help.“ Kharon continued, “Not because you're my slave, though. If you want it, I can research it."

Peter looked to Kharon, a bit more thoughtful than his previous glares.

“My other friends want a non-magical transition. I've offered to help them," Kharon said. “They said that if they change their mind, they'll let me know."

Kat looked to Kharon nervously. “You... Say biologically, what does that mean?"

"I mean your cellular makeup would be changed to be female," Kharon said. “However, as I recall my biology, females are generally born with their egg cells. I'm not sure I could give you your own eggs, but at the very least you could be a surrogate and carry children."

Kat frowned at this, but still had a measure of happiness on her face about the news.

Peter spoke up: “Can you add some measurement of, if not shapeshifting magic, some variant of it, as you say you can become female, what happens to your sperm then, even if you are not fertile, it has to go somewhere, then be reformed, so magic can form sperm, at the very least, by example." He continued, looking thoughtful, and glancing from his sister to Kharon, then back to his sister.

Kharon paused for a moment, resting his chin on his hand. “I've never really thought about it, since I personally have a natural gift for shapeshifting, I'll be glad to explain more at another time, but I think it's likely that if we can produce egg cells for Kat, it would be from sperm cells."

Peter seemed to think for a second before responding , “That is quite likely, but depending on how far the magic goes, that would be enough, though if she had children, then could only ever be safely male, unless magic goes very far.“ At this point he suddenly grinned. “You even get her in a more female form, and I don't care how cultish this all seems, that's worth working at a job for quite a while."

“I have a mentor who lives with me,“ Kharon said, “She's got a lot more experience, and knowledge than any other magic user or researcher I've met and she sees herself as a muse of sorts. She'll be able to help us figure this out. The physical side is easy for me."

Peter nodded, looking quite disgruntled at himself for the quick outburst, “Okay, and,“ his voice suddenly dropped to barely a whisper. “Thank you."

Through the whole exchange, Kat watched on, almost bouncing on her seat as she listened.

“I would like you to continue with your transition for now, Kat. Hormone treatments and counselling. I will help gradually transform your body, if you wish me to, until we reach a point you are satisfied with.“

“Okay! Thank you!" Kat happily responded.

Peter smiled slightly. “You know you had her worried about her gender even before that trap of an interview? “ Peter stifled back a slight chuckle. “Bad experience with them. To the point I don't even know, right now, if this is the worst one she has had"

“By the way", Kharon said, “The slaves who are trying to have a baby are a couple of bisexual women who are married, after they joined my household. Though, magical fertility is… Rather well studied compared to deep sex change."

Kat nodded softly. “I can imagine, related and all, but nice." She blushed softly as a yawn escapes from her.

“I think this is a good time to leave you with your flatmates.“ Kharon stood up as he spoke. “I'll be going to my room for the night, but we'll meet up for breakfast at about eight, alright?"

“I don't suppose the alarm, has multiple alarms?" Kat asked softly “There is a reason I use my phone usually." Kat then blinks reminded about her phone, making a point to remember to ask about that later.

Nera cheerfully said, “Don't worry! As your alarm, I will have you out of bed in time to wash and dress, Come on! We're in the next flat over."

Kat got up to move over to her, looking around the flat.

"I'm not as… extremely deep a sleeper as my sister.“ Peter smiled to Mina, who simply stood up sipping her water.

“I'm sleeping in the front bedroom Peter, your room is back here" Mina pointed to the door on the right side of the living room. “The linens are on the other side, and the bathroom is between our rooms. Any questions?"

Kharon chuckled lightly. “I think Mina is a bit tired too. See you all in the morning."

Peter nodded softly to Kharon. “Have a good night."

Kat waved to Peter and Mina.“Night! Sleep well." Kat said softly.

“You too," Peter replied with a warmer smile as Kat and Nera prepared to leave.

Nera held Kat's hand gently as they followed Kharon out, turning left when he turned right. “Our flat is mirrored from theirs, but really it's like the exact same thing."

Kat cooed at that with a smile. “I see"

Nera gave a smile to Kat as she opened the door “Stay in the flat tonight. Don't want you getting lost in the halls do we? Oh, and front or back bedroom? Which do you want?"

“I am fine with either, back I suppose,“ Kat nodded “Considering I got lost one time, and turned out I was behind the building I was looking for, for the majority of time I was lost? I don't plan on going exploring"

“Okay,“ Nera nodded, “I'm kind of a night owl, so if you need anything, don't worry about bothering me. I'll probably just be listening to some music in the living room for an hour or two before I get tired."

Kat lightly chuckled. “My sleeping pattern is usually almost reversed, but I had pushed myself onto a more normal one for the interview"

“Well, we do have a schedule for lessons and work,“ Nera smiled, “So no staying up all night."

“I kinda guessed," Kat grumbled, more at the reminder of what was going on then the restriction.

Nera grabbed an mp3 player from the coffee table, and put headphones on. “Goodnight Kat. If there's anything you want or need just let me know"

Kat simply smiled back “Goodnight and sleep well"

Meanwhile in the neighbouring flat, Mina and Peter were getting ready for bed also

“I would like to make sure you don't mind seeing me naked" Mina smiled, tiredness obvious in her face, “I'll probably be naked around here in the mornings after my bath, until my hair is dry, and I don't want it to distract you if I can help it."

Peter laughed softly “If you can afford me the same courtesy, sure, though with me it's usually middle of the night bathroom visits".

“Of course, you are cute.“ Mina grinned with a soft wink to Peter, “And if you should be in the mood, we might have some fun together, sometime when I'm less tired. Goodnight Peter, see you in the morning."

“G.Goodnight" Peter stammered at that as he went into this room, turning a bright red as he did so.

When I went to the interview, I had in mind how my first day at a new, normal, job would be. My first day as a slave, was remarkably similar, at first anyway.

The alarm in Kat’s room blared out softly. Kat grumbled as she turned over to peer at the time, which appeared to be 1:00. She swiftly silenced it with a slap to the button. She then turned over to sleep more, muttering about faulty alarms.

Less than a minute later, the door to the room slipped open and Nera climbed carefully onto her bed. “Time to wake up sleepyhead!” she half-shouted, way too loudly for what seemed such an early time.

“But it’s 1 o’clock “ Kat murmured sleepily, before almost bolting up. “Wait, is it afternoon? I missed the inter…” She cut herself off mid-sentence as she looked around, seeing Nera and the room. “Oh, right.”

“Yes, it is one, but the clocks here are different.” Nera smiled as she rolled off the bed. “It’s about eight in the morning.”

Kat grumbled lightly as she started to get up, looking around for her clothing. “How long did it take you to get used to different times? “

In answer, Nera just shrugged and brought up her wrist, upon which was a plain and simple digital watch. “I actually have a regular watch that Master gave me”

“I take it this time is unique to this place then?” Kat found the chest at the foot of her bed.

“Well, more or less,“ Nera explained. “I think the other facilities, like this one, use the same thing on their local time”

Kat nodded softly. “But, wherever it is you come from, doesn’t?“ She was curious, wanting to find out anything she can about the mysterious place she and her brother were captured for.

“Nope, we need to use normal clocks at home.“ Nera watched as Kat peered into the chest . “Children going to school, adults going to school, other stuff like that.”

“That’s good.“ Kat says with a soft sigh of relief “With my memory? I would be thoroughly confused most of the day." Rummaging through the chest, Kat finds a rather simple outfit: a light blue buttoned shirt, khaki work pants, and some plain (rather utilitarian) underwear.

“Do you want to shower before you get dressed?” Nera seemed happy, though she was still wearing her nightgown.

Grabbing a single set of clothes, and placing them on the bed, Kat nodded. “Sounds good.“ She smiled to Nera softly. “I showered yesterday... I think? How long was I out? But, considering I don’t know most of what happened? A shower sounds a good idea”

Nera nods softly. “I’ll get dressed while you shower, See you in a little bit”

“Got it!” Kat smiled and hurried to the shower, slipping off her nightgown as soon as she entered the bathroom. After turning on the water, she started to wash, using only fur shampoo products. Though she washed quickly, she was careful,, under the idea that being late for first day of work (even for people who have kidnapped you) would not be a good idea, not to mention probably rude. Kat finished her shower quickly, but spent a moment enjoying the hot water and stretching her muscles. Still, after a moment she turned it off and looked around for a towel. She couldn't find any large enough.

Nera knocked on the door. “You finished yet?”

“Just trying to dry off in here,” Kat replied. She was still looking around, worried she would have to try and use the small towel she thought was a hand towel.

“Can I come in?”

Kat blushed and nodded to this, then realized, "No, your flatmate does not likely have x-ray vision." With a bit of a wavering voice, she said,“Okay?”

Nera entered the room after a few seconds, wearing similar clothes to those Kat had found in her own chest, although 'Nera's pants were hemmed to just below her knees, and the shirt was only half length, exposing her tummy. “There’s an air dryer built into the shower... It’s not marked for some reason, but this button starts it." Nera pointed to a moderately sized rectangle button below the water knob. “Press that and it will open some panels that blow-dry your fur, okay?”

Kat got back into the shower, blushing as she looked at the button indicated. “Oh... I pressed that while in the shower. It seemed to do nothing, so I ignored it. Safety feature I guess?” She pressed the button.

“Yeah, it only works when the water is off, electrocution is not fun, uncontrolled anyway." Nera smiled softly, then left the room. As she did, panels in the side and top of the shower opened up and warm air started to blow at Kat from all angles.

Kat stretched in the airflow, luxuriating in the hot air a bit, though not for too long. She concentrated on making sure she was dry, then quickly went to her bedroom “Thank you for that, Nera." Kat blushed during the whole dash from the shower to her room.

“No problem.” Nera smiled and followed Kat to her bedroom, though she stayed behind the door while Kat got dressed.

Kat dressed quickly, the style of clothing nothing particularly new for her. As soon as she opened the door, she asked, “So... How do I look?“ She gave a playful grin and a single twirl. “I must admit, when I think about being kidnapped and all that, this is not the clothing that comes to mind.” She smiled and let out a weak laugh, trying to find the humour.

Nera was smiling, and answered with an energetic, “You look great." She hugged Kat at the attempted joke, then spoke softly. "Master’s choice is working casual. There’s other stuff, and you’ll probably see some of the other uniforms in a bit. Let’s go get food, though.”

“So, luck of the draw, if any luck other than bad was involved here?” At the mention of food, though Kat nodded. “Food does sound good”

“Luck? If you look at it that way.” Nera led Kat out to the hall and knocking on the next door over. After waiting for a minute with no reply, she smiles. “I guess they've already gone to breakfast. We’re going to be in the central cafeteria for meals today, so you’ll see plenty of other people who are living here”

“Oh... Okay?” Kat's voice wavered a bit, though she still nodded to Nera. She had just realised this would be the first time people here would see her, in general.

As they headed for the cafeteria, Nera tried to calm Kat down. “Don’t be too worried. Almost everybody here has been in your position at some point or other.”

“What if someone I know is there?” Kat asked worriedly, hoping her fears were unfounded. “What would they think?”

“Do you know anybody who has disappeared mysteriously?” Nera wrapped an arm around Kat's shoulders. “Lots of slaves are taken against their will. Some choose it, and a few are forced into it by family. So again, do you know anyone who has disappeared mysteriously?”

“No. I mean, not really, only the usual drifting away that happens after school. My best friend moved to Alaska or something.” Kat continued listing schoolmates she hadn't seen in a while until they entered the cafeteria.

This cafeteria was a larger, and at the moment, louder one than the one in which they ate their supper last night. All sorts of different people were scattered about, with odd groupings that seemed to share similar clothing. There seemed to be a ratio of between two and three females to each male.

As Kat grew silent, Nera squeezed her gently. “I would say, don’t expect to meet anyone you used to know in here, unless you know they’re into this stuff.” She led Kat in further. “These are just stories to me, but I’ve heard that sometimes parents in enough financial trouble will sell their kids to a slaver to get through their hardships. Sometimes, they aren’t able to buy the kids back.”

“Okay, then.” Kat smiled softly, but still nervously, looking around at the amount of people. Then, the last bit really sank in. “Wow."

Nera spotted a red-haired girl waving to the pair, and nudged Kat to point her out. “There’s Mina. Let’s go grab our food and meet her and your brother.”

Kat nodded. She looked towards the food eagerly, and quickly took a place in the line. There being only a few people in front, she soon arrived at the start of the food line, and smiled to the cooking uniform clad people behind the counter. Looking over the food, she almost purred at the sight of scrambled eggs, a fair variety of vegetables, toast and meats, and even beans. She requested some of the eggs, some peppers, fried tomatoes, and mushrooms, and some toast.

Nera smiled and got herself some eggs, fried peppers and onions, two slices of ham, and topped her tray off with one slice of toast and half a grapefruit. With their meals in hand, the two went to the table to find Mina finishing off an apple, and Peter tucking into a similar meal to Kat’s.

“Heya sis," Peter grinned. “Fashionable clothes there."

“Thanks,” Nera replied before Kat had a chance to speak up. “Master let me get it customised to show off these abs.“ She winked at Peter as she sat down.

Peter smiled. “Right, yours are nice too.”

Kat smiled some at the banter, though she was focused on settling down to eat. Her mind was already on the day ahead, attempting to prepare for whatever might come her way.

As much things were different from what we were expecting, some things were the same. Slaves were expected to look good, though this was more for health and welfare, at least in our cases.

Peter soon finished eating, and started to collect all his stuff onto tray “Soo .. What happens now? “ He asked with slight trepidation.

“Obedience training" Nera immediately replied with a grin . “I mean, basically just training you to accept your place as slaves now".

Mina just shook her head at this “Partially. There will also be accelerated professional training for the two of you as hardware and software maintenance specialists. That is why Master wants you two after all"

“Well, at least part of it will be fun then," Kat said, trying to find the bright side to the statement.

“Training, how exactly?" Peter asked hesitantly.

“With teachers, obviously" Mina stated, then smiled “Most of the next few months will be professional. Don't worry about the other stuff, Even though Nera would rather focus on it"

“If she wants to focus on it, she can have it." Kat looked away almost immediately. “S-sorry for snapping."

Nera just stuck her tongue out in response. “Lifestyle is really the main thing. While you're in here, we're going to be keeping you on a fairly strict schedule."

“Good for Kat, then," Peter said with a chuckle.

“And for you!"

“But, first on the schedule is fitness." Mina seemed to politely ignore the gentle bickering, “Mind you, we're only doing the gym every third day, but you're free to use it more during the free time you earn by being good"

“I see," Peter nodded, looking a bit thoughtful at that.

Nera cleared off the table, as Mina picked up a notebook, showing the current page to the twins. “Here's the schedule Master worked out for you. Today, you have one full period of basic fitness training. One quarter period to wash, with the remaining three quarters for hardware training. Then lunch. We'll go over the rest after lunch, okay?"

“Periods? What is this, school?" Kat asked with a gentle laugh.

Nera returned just in time to hear the school comment, and grin “Ooh, maybe we can get you some cute school uniforms, that would be hot!"

“More or less,“ Mina replied, shaking her head. “School is a great comparison, but periods here are also what we call the facility's form of hours"

“They usually look better on the girls “ Peter said, looking around "Of which outnumber me right now" he grinned.

“I think you'd look great in a skirt" Nera grinned at Peter, causing Mina to smirk some.

“She might be right. Anyway, come along you two. Basic fitness is waiting" Mina said standing fully.

Peter went bright red at that as Kat burst into giggles. Getting up, they both made to follow Mina as the group went through the hallways, and into a rather large gymnasium. Looking around the pair saw a rather generic setup, a single locker room to the left, and various fitness equipment in rooms off on the sides. The main room, being the largest, had two basketball courts, with a track running around the edge. Looking up at the tall ceiling, thin foam panels can be made out covering it, with colourful, geometric patterns adorning them.

“So what sort of exercise do you two like?" Nera smiled.

“I have no idea." Kat looked down at the floor.

“As you can probably guess," Peter chimed in.

“Hey now! You're not exactly breaking the twin-thing that way either you know,“ Kat quickly replied.

“Well, let's all go get changed then," Mina nodded listening, “These are work clothes after all." She lead the others into the locker rooms.

?

Moving into the locker room, Mina smiled. She stepped aside as Kat entered the room, finding a rather generic looking locker room for the most part: the usual kind of benches, a row of lockers, and some cubby-holes with exercise clothing of all sizes in each. With a smile Kat wandered over to the shelves, and grabbed first some plain exercise clothing in her size, then tossed Peter some in his. Mina, and Nera both went and grabbed similar clothing from nearby.

“Put your clothes in a locker after getting changed," Mina suggested, as she and Nera started to get changed. They didn't seem concerned with being seen.

Peter stretched with a smile after he finished changing.

“Comfortable." He grinned, then gently grabbed hold of Kat's shoulders and turned her back around from where she had been facing the wall while she changed. “Nice." After gathering their clothes together, Kat went to put her clothes in one of the lockers. As she closed it she looked for the key, only to notice the panel on the front now had her name written on it.

“Oh, wow..." Kat grinned at the technology. “How did it know?"

Mina smiled. “That is one of the things you will learn, for your positions. However, right now there is a trainer waiting for us. We can spot you when you work out, but she's qualified to actually teach you how to set up an exercise regimen. And you will be setting one up. Master likes all of his slaves to be healthy and active."

“O-Okay,“ Kat replied, a bit apprehensively.After getting changed Mina lead them through back out the locker room and through into a side room. Scattered around the room are workout mats, to the sides a few shelves of low weight hand weights, and in the middle a human woman sat, legs crossed, arms out as if meditating.

“Hello there," Peter said softly to the brown haired woman.

“You're late," the woman replied. “I am Lisia, I am here to help you learn about fitness…" Lisia continued, eyes still closed. Lisia then started an obviously well practiced lecture about how important health is, and the like, before finally opening her eyes and looking at the two. “I see. I've seen worse slaves come in, though, so we're going to start you off with stretches, walking, and some light calisthenics. You don't need a lot of equipment to get in shape."

“Okay, thank you," Peter said slowly. For a while, Lisia helped both of them with stretches, walking posture, and pace. She also helped them both through some good exercises to start with. It felt like a very long time before Lisia looked up to the clock, nodded and dismissed them.

“Thank you, Lisia." Kat smiled gently as Mina hugged Peter with a grin.

“You were great. Both of you, really.“ Mina said as she hugged.

Nera started to lead the group back to the locker room. “You'll want to shower, won't you?"

“Yes please, definitely." Peter hugged Mina back.

Nera just started to undress quickly again, heading to a doorway at the side of the room “One locker room, one shower room. If you want a shower, we all take it together". Peter just blushes to this, as Kat looked nervous.

“I, err..." Kat looked around. Mina immediately moved to her and put a hand on her shoulder.

“Master already told you he accepts you. And .. We may not be perfect, but we want to accept you too, Kat. We're here for you." Mina said softly to her, “But, if you really need it, we'll shower first, then wait out here for you.

Kat hugged, her arms tightly holding to Mina. “Will try..."

It seems a main part of our daily life for the months in London, was going to be lessons. Some, were about what you would expect for a life as a slave, others however, were a bit more mundane.

Mina smiled as they entered the showers “Thankyou for trying”

Peter held Kat’s hand gently as they head into the shower area, Kat pulling her hand away to undress, swiftly covering herself. From across the room Mina and Nera helped each other wash, occasionally soft moan or gasp came , usually followed by a variation of “Not now, Nera”, to which Kat couldn’t help but giggle gently.

Kat turned away to start to clean herself after that, facing the wall as much as she could. After a short time, which is never long enough for a shower, they started to get out, Kat making an immediate bee-line for the towels. Nera however stepped into a small stall by the entrance of the shower, and the sound of hot air blowing came billowing forth .

“Ooh, that will be much faster “ Peter smiled, as Kat peered in, before realizing with a blush and moving away again.

“Is that like the shower?” Kat smiled as Nera soon stepped out.

“These are great for drying off long hair, and fur “ Nera said, getting out of the way for the pair to look. The stall appeared to be sized for about one, but there are three others on the wall between the lockers and the showers.

Kat with a grin quickly stepped into one of the alcoves, and as she did, hot air flowed from above and below, and three of the four sides, stretching with a slow turn to let it get all of her Kat took the time to look at it. Unlike the cheap fur dryers you often get in public pools, this one was one of the ones that actually moved the blowers to make sure all angles got dry, top of the range. As Kat noticed this, she wondered how much money did slavery of this sort actually bring into this facility?

Peter quickly moved into the one next to her as she got out of the dryer. Peter soon got himself dry, taking less time that Kat thanks to his shorter cut hair and fur.

“Alright, all set for your lessons? “ Mina asked as she looked over the twins.

“Yep” Kat nodded with a smile, as Peter nodded along side.

“Well, “ Nera said shrugging. “I have to do some work. I’ll meet you at lunch.” She kissed Mina’s cheek, and winked at Peter, continuing “You two behave for Mina.”

“Like we haven’t already been good, for two furs kidnapped into slavery?” Peter rolled his eyes, waving softly to Nera as she headed out the opposite door.

Mina laughed in response “Yes, you have been good so far. And since you’re both into computers, I’m sure you’ll behave in your lessons”. Kat grinned at that, as Mina lead to the next classroom, taking a lift down on the way.

The classroom was pretty basic, a few computers of various makes dotted here and there, a metal cupboard that was obviously stuffed with components of all the generic brand types, at the front of the room, a man with green hair waited.

“Hi! “ Kat happily greeted him.

“Call me Freddie “ The man said as he looked over the two “I’ll be teaching you about electronic hardware and machine programming. My bro will be covering the software in a few weeks.”

“Love coding “ Kat grinned, as Peter just grinned hearing Kat and smiled.

“Nice to meet you!” Peter smiled to him.

“I’ll be right outside, I’m not here for lessons after all. Enjoy” Mina interjected before leaving.

“Oki!” Kat said to Mina as she left, Freddie nodding.

“Alright then. “ He looked to each of the twins “ Let’s start by establishing your base knowledge. Look these two computers over, and tell me what you can about the hardware, alright?”

The two peered over their respective computers, poking at wires to move out the way when needed. Pretty soon the two finished, Peter having a list of parts, carefully organized, with guessed models, as well as brands.

Kat had a list that looked more like the specs of the computer she looked at, with ram, and power, and capabilities.

After looking over the two , Freddie nodded, not looking displeased with the answers “I see how it is, I’m guessing you two are specialists on the opposite sides of computer science, right?”

“Yeah” Peter replied “Though we can do enough on each other’s side to not fail completely, I can code basic stuff, she can just about put a computer together from parts.”

“You then, are the cool one “ he said to Peter with a smile “Nah, just kidding, You’re an awesome team. For right now, we’re going to focus on hardware specs and features, though. After a week or so, we’ll do machine programming, both mechanical and assembly code.”

Kat huffed hearing Freddie, but smiles some “If I wanted, I could totally make a program to choose specs for me, I just don’t want to put my dear brother out of a job.” She proclaimed, causing Peter to stick his tongue out at her. “Okay”. She then replied after that.

“Once we finish machine programming, “ Freddie said, smiling “ my bro takes over your lessons as you get more into software.”

Over the remaining time, Freddie then starts to lecture about hardware in general, taking breaks every 10 minutes or so, to let the pair answer questions. The subject matter being a basic overview of a computer’s parts, and how they fit together. Regardless of her earlier joking, Kat was listening carefully, asking questions about parts, and even making notes. Peter listened, mostly to confirm nothing was different to what he already knew, and making notes when something did come up.

“Now then, everyone ready to get their hands dirty?” Freddie asked with a grin as he pulled open a cupboard at the side of the classroom to reveal a cupboard full of computer parts, from power supply’s, to hard disks, to even a printer or two. Pulling out a power supply, an old looking case, and a hard disk, he placed it in front of them, before also bringing out a motherboard, and all the rest of the required pieces. “This hard drive has an old version of DOS on it, and the parts all are from that time period, so don’t worry if you break anything, it just means longer time with me” Freddie grinned. “Once you have finished it all, the lesson is done for the day, I will figure out what we need next for the next time”

The twins spent approximately 30 min on the PC, thoroughly engrossed, the pair able to forget about slavery, their whole new accommodations and friends, and just be their usual pair, slogging through a computer problem. Kat had some issues with the motherboard wires, Peter was able to set her straight as usual.

After the machine boots up the pair grinned to each other, with a slight start as Freddie moves behind them “Good Job you two, Awesome pair indeed “ he grinned “Class is dismissed for now!”

“Thanks for the memorization trick “ Peter smiled as he got ready to leave the room.

“I never get those POST beep things right “ Katrina mumbled as she left.