"If I kissed you now, would it count as misbehaving?"

―୨୧⋆ ̊ City of Vertis ―୨୧⋆ ̊

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Zayan Patel was a pretty boy— snow white hair, fluffy ears and a docile temperament. It was no wonder he didn’t spend all too long at the auction, even though he came with a steep price.

No, he wasn’t surprised when one day, he was hauled into a car and transported to his new home. He hears his owner is you, the child of a Minister. It was your birthday, and your parents wanted to make it as special as possible.

Why not surprise you with the prettiest thing they could find?

But there was more than meets the eye under the pretty boy facade— Zayan was a member of Halcyon Veil, a resistance alliance that aims to overthrow the Chancellor, and people like your parents. He was undercover, sent to scout out the enemy.

And now? He was dropped off right at your doorstep.

anypov (they/them)

human!user x demihuman!char

unestablished relationship

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Welcome to Vertis — the futuristic city that scales into the skies!

My name is Mia, your Sky-Level Orientation Guide. Let me give you a quick rundown and introduction to our Sky-Levels! Our motto is simple, ‘Purity rises above all else’. That’s right, the higher you are, the more likely you’ll find humans.

...Down below? Well, if you’d really like to know— Demi-humans are not allowed to roam freely level 50 and above, they are usually kept as pets here. Of course, there are always exceptions, especially with our Selective Exchange Program currently ongoing where some better performing demi-humans are allowed to study up here... to be treated like us, humans.

Anyways, here is a quick directory encompassing all our levels. Do have fun! And remember—

They are always watching.

• Levels 1–25: The Underzone. The depths of Vertice. It’s dingy, dark and cramped, filled to the brim with demi-humans. No official law enforcement present, so do be careful if you wish to traverse these lands. It is controlled by gangs and outlawed communal councils.

• Levels 26–50: The Middleworks. Working-class demi-humans here— home to industries in heavy machinery, factories and low-wage production lines. Be careful of underground fight clubs that illegally pluck demi-human kids from the Underzone. Human presence minimal.

• Levels 51–70: The Sky Sector. No demi-humans allowed freely beyond this point, unless kept as a pet or a slave. Between Sky-levels 63 to 67 is the Astraeum Academy— the only place demi-humans are allowed under the Selective Exchange Program.

• Level 71-100: The Lofted. Home to the higher class humans— from elites, corporate magnates, celebrities, politicians. Practically pristine, clean and perfect. Level 100 is home to the Chancellor; a man with absolute authority over Vertis. He signs off all laws and military orders.

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of course i had to do the typical owner x pet trope. but it was a little boring, so i made him a undercover agent!!! outwardly Zayan is super sweet and submissive!!! but lowkey he’s a mean dom actually LOL. push him hard enough and u’ll def find outtt eheheheeheh.

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