[TOY] Plaything

[skinstealer]

POLKA DOT: No! No, nah, it’s fine. Seriously.
POLKA DOT: This is interesting to hear about, I’m not uncomfy or anything like that. No worries.
POLKA DOT: I’m interested in stuff from the pamphlet too, just…different stuff.
 

You think you almost catch a brief flicker on Willow’s screen, but it’s too quick to tell.

You rub the back of your head with a wing, trying to figure out the best way to phrase this.

POLKA DOT: Didn’t really understand BDSM when I saw the pamphlet either- like, the hurting and getting hurt part.
POLKA DOT: Thought it’d be like…niche.
POLKA DOT: Kind of realizing that’s a personal hangup on my part, though. If somebody cool like you likes that sort of thing, it’s worth learning about, I guess.
 

Tim untenses with a relieved sigh, looking up at you with gratitude in his eyes.

TIMOTHY: Thanks…
TIMOTHY: People here seem really kind!
TIMOTHY: But…from the book I managed to take out of the lending library today after my shift, it seems like there’s a lot of stuff you can go too far with. It’s really risky if you aren’t careful…so I wouldn’t blame you if you’re hesitant.
WILLOW: It sounds like you’re being cautious, at least…
WILLOW: I recommend looking into mimicry and “pretend” stuff. Less actual risk of wounding someone.
TIMOTHY: Huh…yeah! I remember that from the pamphlet, and I think the book I took out has something on that!
TIMOTHY: Thanks!
POLKA DOT: I’m pretty interested in hearing about what stuff is appealing to you about it- like, keeping it loose though.
TIMOTHY: …are people cool with that here? Like, in the laundry room?
 

The three of you look around- there’s only one other person left, and they’re way over on the far end.

WILLOW: I’ve heard weirder…
WILLOW: This one time, a guy came in asking if his sex toys were washable. Like…in the washing machine.
WILLOW: It turned into a whole debate, even I chimed in.
TIMOTHY: …can you put them in the washer?
WILLOW: Only the plush ones, and it depends on the material.
WILLOW: …some toys like to climb in the jumbo ones themselves, if it’s safe. Laurie discourages it, but…
WILLOW: Some people prefer it to showering, especially if they’re compatible with a dryer.
 

You briefly consider whether a washing machine would be pleasant for you, and decide that being rubber probably wouldn’t feel too good getting jostled around.

WILLOW: We’re getting off topic though, um…
WILLOW: It should be fine. If you talk about it, I mean.
TIMOTHY: Okay…uh…where do I start…
TIMOTHY: I guess part of my reasons are like…unknown to me?
TIMOTHY: It probably doesn’t make much sense, but I’m pretty sure something happened when I was back in the Store to make me interested in, well…
TIMOTHY: Being strong. Commanding, even- but not in a way that actually means I’m some kind of authority or anything.
TIMOTHY: I just..want to have presence.
TIMOTHY: Even if it’s just for a night, an hour, a few minutes…
TIMOTHY: I want to be able to stand up tall and matter to somebody.
TIMOTHY: I know I can get that without kink stuff!
TIMOTHY: But…I think it could be a way to play around with it and figure out my limits first.
 

He sinks into his chair a little.

TIMOTHY: …also the idea of having a dedicated, committed partner or two to spoil and dote on would be nice…