The Cardinal Rule; Part 3

Story by xansteel on SoFurry

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Samantha and Michael seem to hit it off as friends, while she takes him to the clinic for his testing. Markus has Michael meet the fulltime day crew. THen has Michael prepare for his first photo shoot.


The Cardinal Rule

Part 3

By Xan Steel

After the performance test that Markus had Michael do in front of the other employees, he then had Samantha take him down to the local clinic to get both a complete drug and STD lab work done on him. Michael rode in Samantha's car as Markus asked her to take him there before they closed. Once they both changed into their regular clothes, she drove him to the clinic.

During the drive, Samantha was worried about how Michael was feeling in all of this, as it appeared that he didn't really want to be in this career, though to be honest, no one chooses this job willingly. She gently reached over and put her hand on his leg, which caused him to jump a bit. She pulled back, “Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you." She said in a soothing voice.

“No, you're okay. It's just this is all new to me." He replied in a slightly nervous tone.

Samantha continued, “It's not really a bad job once you get the hang of it. Markus does make sure to take care of everyone, even if he seems a bit gruff at times." She finished.

“This isn't the job I wanted or went to school for though. I wanted to follow my degree in marine biology, but every place I've applied to doesn't have or won't have any openings for some time." He explained as his voice slowly relaxed during his explanation.

She sat there thinking how wonderful it was for him to have a goal such as that, as she had never been given that opportunity because no matter how hard she tried in school, she was never able to succeed. In a way, she felt jealous of his higher education. “Then how come you moved out here?" She asked, her tone noted her curiosity.

“My father gave me his old home here for my birthday, but he wouldn't move in with me." His voice became somber, “He said it caused him to much pain remembering that my mother died giving birth to me there." He finished.

Samantha was stunned when she heard this, as her tone turned soft and caring. “I, I'm sorry."

He turned to look at her, thinking it was really odd to hear someone apologize so much. He wasn't sure why, but for some reason, he felt reassured by her. He took her hand, “Thank you for helping me earlier, even though this isn't the career I want. Though for now, I'm willing to give it a shot if you will help me."

She smiled at him as they pulled into the clinic parking lot. “I'm here if you need someone to talk to or if you just want a friend."

They got out of the car and went inside the clinic. Michael handed over the paperwork he had been given, and the nurse behind the counter gave him a number of papers to fill out on his medical history. He went and sat next to Samantha and began filling it out. He turned it in once he finished with it, as they called him back. Samantha remained out in the lobby and began quietly texting Markus.

S. Hey just wanted to let you know they took him back.

M. Good. I know he's a virgin, but we still have to follow company policy. Do you think he'll stay with us for a while?

S. Honestly that all depends on how you start him off, and whether one of these labs he's applied to picks him up. He's really nervous about the whole thing, but he's willing to try it out, with me helping him along the way.

M. Already taken to you as a friend, I see. That's good to know.

S. Don't you dare take advantage of that!

M. Sam, I learned my lesson from the last time. I won't do that again. Especially with this one.

S. What do you mean “this one"?

M. For the moment I'm not going to say. He's just special for now. Besides Dracon wants to start him off in modeling, as he thinks Michael is very capable of showcasing that ass of his.

S. -giggling- He does have a beautiful ass, and I agree with Dracon.

M. Care to do an Ass Worshipping segment with him?

S. Absolutely.

M. Good, once his test come back clean, we'll get you both started after he's been trained and met with everyone.

S. Sounds good. Do you want me to tell him, or do you want to?

M. Leave that to me, for now though, just be his friend. Stay with him for the day as he seems relatively comfortable with you.

S. You got it.

Samantha didn't have to wait too long for Michael to finish the testing, and once he came out, she took him out for lunch. She let him pick the place he wanted to eat, and instead, he wanted to get a few things and go back to his place and make a meal. That surprised her, as she had never seen a guy who could cook.

She pulled into a guest spot in the Condo's parking and helped him with the few groceries he had picked up. Once inside, Michael gave her the grand tour of the place. Samantha was in awe of its size compared to her simple single room efficacy she had by the lake, just near the outskirts of town. Two bedrooms, two baths, and a combined living and dining room area. He passively mentioned how alone he felt in such a big place, as he began to make their lunch for them. It made her wonder, that if they became good friends if he might let her move in with him.

Their lunchtime was filled with pleasant conversation about each other, with knowing their likes, and dislikes. What surprised Michael was with how much they liked the same things, with riding bikes, running, hiking, movie interests, and some of the same foods. Samantha asked if he had a mountain bike to ride, as there was a wooded path around the lake she lived near that she would go riding on. Unfortunately, he had picked up a courier style bike but stated he'd still like to try and run on the path.

After lunch, she took him around the town and showed him the few 'best places' in town for eating, shopping, and movies. After which they stopped by her place, which allowed her to show him the path she liked to bike on. Michael saw the lake, and how large it was, and noticed several different species of people swimming in it. Samantha told him that the town was a welcoming place for many species that lived here, acting as a sort of 'get away' from big city life. This was something he could understand with having come from a major city. It was peaceful here, and that was something he really liked.

The evening was fast approaching as Samantha took Michael back to the studio to pick up his bike and then took him home for the night. He offered to make her dinner, but she politely declined and headed home for the evening. As much as she wanted to stay and have dinner with him, she started noticing herself becoming more than attached to him and needed to leave before she took it too far.

Michael was unsure as to why she needed to leave but decided not to push it. He went back to the kitchen and began to make himself a dinner. He noticed just how much food he had bought, and realized he now had too much for one person. Perhaps deep down he had hoped that she would stay with him that night. As the sudden emptiness of his home hit him rather heavily.

Two days later Michael got a call from Markus asking him that he come over to the studio, as his test results had come back. To his surprise, he was actually feeling upbeat about going back there. Maybe it was the fact of starting work, even if it was something he never expected he would be doing, or perhaps it was the thought of seeing Samantha again. Since he hadn't seen or heard from her in these last two days. He wasn't sure why, but he didn't want to call her in case she thought that he was bothering her.

After he got dressed, he took his bike down the elevator and headed out the main lobby of the building and headed down the street. It took about thirty minutes to get there and lock up his bike, after which he headed inside. He greeted the Feline receptionist, as she directed him to Markus' office beyond the door on her right. Once he got to the door, he polity knocked, and heard Markus inside telling him to “Come in."

“Ah, Michael, glad to see you again," Markus said as he got up to greet Michael with a hearty handshake.

Michael returned the handshake, “Hello sir." He said in a tone that noted a slight nervousness.

“Oh, you don't need to be so formal with me Michael, as I try to keep a family-like atmosphere here," Markus said as he had him take a chair next to Dracon. “Oh, this is Dracon, my second in charge here." He said casually as Michael sat down in a chair next to him.

“Oh, hello," Michael said as his tone increased in nervousness, as he had never seen a dragon before.

Dracon spoke in his deep-throated voice, that would make others think he was growling at them. “Good to meet-cha Michael." He could tell he made him nervous, which satisfied him immensely. Though when he looked back at Markus is when he saw the 'look of death' coming from him for doing that.

“Michael, you'll have to forgive Dracon, he has a habit of scaring others unintentionally, he's actually quite a softy," Markus said while Dracon grunted disapprovingly. Markus watched as Michael shifted in the chair uncomfortably, but nodded in understanding. Markus continued, “So the good news is, your results came back negative, and we'd like to get you started either today or tomorrow, depending on how long it takes to get you acquainted with everyone here and going over the different areas we work in."

Michael listened to Markus as he began to explain things to him, and was surprised to hear him mention things he had never even heard of, but would likely find out what they were sooner or later. He was happy that they wanted to start him off in modeling first, and was glad that Samantha was going to be there to help him out with posing.

“There is one last thing I must tell you before we go any further," Markus said in a more serious tone, as Michael sat there listening intently. “There is a Cardinal Rule we have here, and while breaking it won't get you fired, it does have a tendency to make your time working here very miserable," he said while explaining to him what this rule was.

Michael sat there in thought after hearing this rule and figured it wouldn't be a problem. Only because he hoped one of the Labs he applied to would pick him up soon. He was only here because he didn't want to be a financial burden on his father. After stating that it wouldn't be a problem, Markus and Dracon took him to the inner communal area to meet a few of the other models and actors. Markus called everyone there over to meet Michael, and what surprised Michael was the fact they were all naked.

“Michael this is Mac, our lead equine," Markus said as a Chocolate colored Stallion approached and towered over him while holding out his hand in greeting. He noticed Michaels' eyes go wide while staring at his well-hung penis dangling out in front of him. Michael had never seen one so big. It was at least twice the size of his arm. “Michael, it's good to meet you, and see a new face around here." He said while trying to ignore Michael's look of shock. Mac was gentle as he could be while shaking his hand, only because he didn't want to hurt Michael.

“Uh, y-yeah, um hi." Michael stammered.

After Mac left a female skunk approached and walked around him while eyeing him over. She was a bit taller than he was, and her breasts were huge. Each one appeared to be the same of his head. Once she came back to the front of him, she grabbed him a pulled him into a tight squishy hug. Squishy, because of her breasts. “Eeeeeee he's so cute!" she exclaimed, before finally letting him go, and introducing herself. “I'm Tammy, and it's nice to meet you." She turned to Markus, in a calmer tone while holding both of his hands in hers, “Please tell me I get to train him," she said.

“I'm afraid Sam beat-cha to this one," Markus replied. As Tammy huffed cutely and turned back to Michael.

Michael had to admit that the scent she was giving off he found pleasant. “H-hi, it's nice to meet you as well," his tone still filled with nervousness. He felt her squeeze his hands gently, as he returned the squeeze.

After she left, a large female elephant came up to him. He noticed that she was much older than the other two. Markus introduced her. “This is Big Momma, she is our counselor and guidance here at the studio."

Michael had never heard such a soothing and beautiful voice before. “Hello Michael, and welcome to our little family. If you ever need someone to privately confined in about anything, I'm here to help," she said softly while shaking his hand.

“Hello, and thank you," Michael said in a shy tone.

Markus continued the introductions with Jim, a human male. Jenny, a human female. Targ, a male black panther. Terry, a female mouse. Appy, a painted mare. Karlin, a male wolf, and lastly Herina, a female wolf. Markus spoke again after the introductions were made. “This is the fulltime crew. We have four others that have the day off that you'll meet later this week. For now, though" he paused as Samantha came into the room and up to Michael, “Sam is going to get you ready for the photo-shoot, so be ready in an hour." As Michael nodded in response as both Samantha and Big Momma took him to his dressing room.

Once they entered his dressing room, Big Momma closed the door behind them and had Michael sit down. Once he was comfortable, she spoke. “Now I'm sure Markus told you about the cardinal rule of our studio." Michael nodded. “If for whatever reason you feel like you might break it, you come and see me first, before you go and see Markus or anyone else. Okay?"

“Um, I don't think that will happen with me, but sure. I can do that." Michael replied. Big Momma smiled at him but knew it would likely occur.

Samantha came over with a bright red button up long sleeve dress shirt. “All right cutie, let's get you ready." Michael smiled as Sam told him to remove his clothing and to put on the shirt she had brought over. Once he did that is when she noticed it was just the right size with it hanging off his right shoulder. “Um, I think this shirt is too big," Michael said. Sam looked him over good, and notice something was missing. This is when she noticed it was his glasses, and saw them sitting on the nearby table. She grabbed them and gently put them on for him. She stepped back and looked him over again.

“Those glasses really complete his cute look." Big Momma said.

“Yes, they do." Samantha's expressed in a pleasing tone. “All right Mikey I need you to pose like this for me." She said as she bent over slightly with her bare ass sticking out, her back curved inwardly, and her tail raised. While her arms were straight down, and her hands on her knees.

Michael, with Sam's help, was able to copy her pose in front of her and Big Momma. The stood there looking at him, and between the shirt, glasses, and pose. “There is no stopping his cuteness. Am I going to have to stock up on insulin for everyone?" Big Momma asked.

Samantha laughed outwardly as she went over to a nervous Michael. “All right sweetie, let's get you practicing a few poses for a bit before we go out there.

It was nearing the end of his hour when Samantha walked Michael to the studio room that Markus wanted him to begin his first photo shoot. Michael was surprised at how large the room actually was. By his estimation, the room was at least thirty feet long and about twenty feet wide. He saw a number of different props that could be used during the shoot. He also noticed six still cameras, and two video cameras placed at different angles facing the backdrop screen. He also saw a large mirror, that looked like a window, but wasn't sure if it was. As Michael got in front of the backdrop, Markus entered the room.

“All right, are you ready to pose for the camera?" He asked as Samantha stood off to the side.

“As ready as I can be," Michael replied.

“Okay, since this is your first time doing this, I'm not expecting perfection. That comes with time and practice. So, for today I just want you to “Feel" the moment, and do what comes naturally. Sam is going to be on the side coaching you along the way. Don't worry about me or the cameras. I just want you to focus on posing when you feel ready too. Okay?" Markus said as Michael nodded in reply.

Michael started off with a few of the poses that Samantha taught him, and it seemed like he was doing all right for the most part, but he still felt overly nervous, and he wasn't sure why. That was until it hit him thirty minutes into the shoot. He had no music. For him, music set him free, and let his body move to a beat he loved. He noticed there was a speaker system in the room he could plug his portable device into, and wondered if he could use it.

Michael paused for a moment. “Sir, may I use the speaker system?" he asked.

“Is it too quiet in here for you?" Markus asked.

“That, and I'm just not feeling it. If that makes sense."

“Of course, some of our other models feel that music helps them. That's why I had the system setup." Markus replied, and then let him go and get his device. Once Michael came back he plugged in his device, and selected his dance playlist of 50 songs, and let it play. He stood back in front of the cameras and began to feel the beat, and let it take him. Dancing allowed Michael to let go of his anxiety and feel completely free in the moment.

Markus watched as he began his dancing in front of the cameras, and after a few seconds held the button on his remote for the cameras, as they began to sound like a machine gun going off. Michaels movements were precise and executed flawlessly. He watched as he pushed his ass out with his tail raised, and then watched as Michael started to use some of the box props to lift and spread his legs. He wasn't sure when it happened, but he noticed Michael was sporting an erection. He continued to watch as Michael got on all fours, and began to “hump" the floor as it were. Markus looked at Sam and saw she was in a daze just watching him. This was when Markus knew he had the one. He could only imagine what the reaction of the others was on the other side of the mirror.

Michael was feeling intense and heated. He moaned and panted heavily as he danced to his music selection. During his dancing, he unbuttoned the shirt he had on, letting the cooler air touch his body. The shirt now acted more like a cape around him as he grabbed the bottom of the shirt and began to fan himself with it. His body was tense with excitement, as he felt his erection throbbing, not to mention he knew this playlist will and knew it was coming to an end, but once it played the last song, his body took over and dropped him to his knees before the cameras. He leaned back as he felt his penis throbbing as hard as it could, and a few seconds later, he began to orgasm all over his chest and belly. The cameras continued to fire off and capture every pump of his semen. It made him feel both naughty and exhilarated.

Once the music stopped, he collapsed the rest of the way to the floor on his back. Samantha saw him panting heavily and went to him, and lift him back up. “Michael, relax sweetie you did great. Just breath nice and easy now." She said while gently petting his head.

Ten minutes passed as Markus finished what he needed to do with the cameras and came over to them. “Michael, take the rest of today and get some rest, and tomorrow we'll do something different." He said while giving Michael's shoulder a reassuring squeeze.

Samantha managed to get Michael to his feet just as Mac came into the room. He had seen the whole thing and knew Michael had worn himself out completely. Once he got to him, Mac scooped up Michael into his arms and began to carry him back to his dressing room. Once there Samantha opened the door and let Mac in first, as he put Michael down on the small bed in there. He reached down and gently petted Michael's head, “I'll bring back some water for you." Mac told him as Michael nodded.

Samantha stayed with him and continued to comfort him as best as possible. She could feel Michael's body vibrating as she drew him close and wrapped her arms around him. After a moment, he spoke. “D-did I, d-do good?" His voice was raspy, and his breathing was still heavy, but he was starting to come around.

“You did better than good Micky, I think that's the first time I've ever seen Markus impressed." She said softly to him, as Mac returned with a glass of water for him.

Michael took it and began to gulp it down, “Whoa now, slowly son, you worked yourself pretty hard out there. Slow and study with it. That's it." He said as he watched Michael slow his drinking down.

Once Michael finished drinking, he handed the glass back to Mac, “Thank you," he said. “I'm feeling a bit better now." As was evident by his slower and easier breathing.

“You really worked yourself good out there. I take it you enjoy going to dance clubs?" Mac asked him as Michael nodded in return.

“Though I haven't seen any in this town," Michael replied after a moment.

Samantha gave a lighthearted laugh, “This town is too sleepy for that sort of thing. Though once a year during the fair, they have, what they call, a big Hoedown. Never been to it myself."

“Maybe we should go and see it together sometime," Michael said, as Samantha smiled and agreed.


Back in Markus's office, both him and Dracon were going over some of the photos. Their eyes were glued to the computer screen. “Damn that boy has a lovely starfish back there." Dracon said under his breath while looking at one image that had Michael pushing his naked ass out while exposing his anus entirely to the camera.

“His facial expressions when he's dancing like that, are completely relaxed and confident. Like he knows what he's doing and isn't ashamed of it." Markus said.

“Yeah, even more-so in the eyes. It's almost like he's both teasing and demanding." Dracon replied.

“I think we have our new golden boy."

“You really believe that we can use him to save the company?" Dracon asked.

“I hope so, but I want to take it slow with him. For now, let's let him work with Sam, as they seem to have hit it off as friends." Markus replied with Dracon nodding in approval.