What a Pretty Kitty

Sam and Mark had been kissing and touching each other for several minutes. During that time Mark swapped into Mary, as Mary wanted to be on top of Sam but didn’t want to crush her. Then came the thing that Sam had been dreading, a knock at the door. Ellen spoke loudly through the door, “Sir, Samantha, I’m sorry to interrupt but if we are to keep to the schedule, you will need to finish what you are doing quickly and let Merida and Flora come in.”

Sam grumbled but said, “Okay, I can’t be hogging you all to myself. Allie would never let me hear the end of it if I tried.” Sam gave Mary a last quick kiss before getting up and gave Mary a once over. “I didn’t notice before, with us making out so much, but that really is a nice outfit Mary.”

Mary looked down and noticed she was still wearing the fairy outfit from the previous day as she hadn’t changed clothes for Mary this morning. Mary shifted back to Mark just before Merida and Flora came in. “Okay, Flora, I want to apologize.”

Flora cut him off with a wave of her hand, “Save it Mark. I don’t want to hear it. Here is what is going to happen. Either you are going to follow Merida’s instructions to the letter, or you might as well admit you aren’t going to respect us. I’m not overly upset with you Mark, at least not yet. The fact you told me you implanted things when you didn’t know that I knew and were planning on fixing your mistake is the primary reason as to why I’m not extremely livid with you. The other reason is I know you were under the effects of a candy yourself, and considering how I felt yesterday about all this versus today I know how strong those mental effects can be. The fact you were under the same effect twice means you weren’t totally in control of yourself, so fix your mistake and listen to Merida.” Flora plopped down on the bed with her arms crossed.

Merida pulled a chair over to sit next to the bed. “Okay, pretty kitty.” Flora lay back on the bed in a trance. “Now Mark, I assume yer goin’ tae listen tae me?” Mark nodded. “Good. Now, realise only you can fix your mistake here. I ken everythin’ ye did tae Flora, and she told me exactly how tae proceed. First, tell Kitty here, that her real name is Flora and get rid o’ that suggestion entirely, no’ simply suppressin’ it.”

Mark thought about questioning why not suppress it and talk to Flora about it but thought better of that. “Kitty, you know that your real name is Flora, not Kitty. The previous suggestion I gave you about your name being Kitty – forget that.”

“My name is Flora, I’m not Kitty.”

“Now remove the fear o’ bein’ a kitty bein’ replaced wi’ confidence that she is mair than just a kitty.” Mark complied with Merida’s instructions. With her telling him to then remove: Not noticing the magic collar, that only Merida, Laura and Mark/Mary could use the trigger phrases and finally that Mark’s suggestions can only be removed or altered by him and take precedence. Mark complied with each one. “Guid. Fierce Lioness.”

Flora came too, “Dang that is still quite relaxing. So did he do as I asked?”

“Aye, it looked like Mark was goin’ tae ask aboot somethin’ but thought better o’ it and simply complied.”

“Good. Thank you Mark and thanks to you as well Merida. Go ahead and do what I told you was okay under these circumstances.”

Merida looked back at Flora, “Nae bother, pretty kitty.” Flora slumped back on the bed again.

Mark looked confused, “Umm… care to explain why you put her back in a trance?”

“Well, the **lass** asked me tae facilitate here if ye complied and whit was and wisnae okay dependin’ upon how ye responded. Now ye can go ahead and restore that only you can alter or remove suggestions you give her and that they take precedence over any others.”

“Wait, really?”

“Aye, she also told me that if ye didnae want that power I should take it.”

“Flora, do you really want me to make it so only I can alter or remove my own suggestions and that they take priority.”

“Yes.” Mark was shocked that, was true.

“Flora, if you have any suggestions altering your feelings about that please ignore them, and then tell me do you still feel that way, and why you feel that way”

“Yes, I do. If you don’t, someone else could. Rather it be you.”

Mark frowned at that. I mean she is right… “Fine, then you realize that only I can alter or remove my own suggestions, commands, or triggers and they take precedence over any others.”

“I understand. Only you can change your things and they are the priority.”

Merida then added, “Okay so, ye can add back maist o’ whit ye took oot wi’ a few changes. For her name, ye arenae tae make her think her name is Kitty. Instead, ye can make her accept it as an affectionate pet name that those she is involved wi’ can use, but it would be treated like any other pet name for a significant other if no’ used by them.”

“So if she was catcalled, with them calling her Kitty she wouldn’t like that.”

“Exactly, next ye can give her the confidence that she is mair than a kitty and acceptance that she likes bein’ a bonnie kitty, but ye arenae tae take away her fear. Ye are tae make it so only you or I, no’ Laura, can use her triggers, and that I cannae use them durin’ a challenge, withoot her direct consent ahead o’ time.”

Mark nodded, and then placed each suggestion, “Flora, you will accept that Kitty is an acceptable pet name for someone you are involved with to call you.”

“Kitty is a good pet name.”

“You know that only I and Merida can activate your triggers. Also Merida can’t use them during a challenge without your direct verbal consent ahead of time.”

“Only you and Merida can use my hypnotic triggers, and Merida can’t during a challenge without approval.”

“You accept that you like being a pretty kitty, but are confident in the fact you are much much more than simply a pretty kitty.”

“I like being a pretty kitty, I’m more than that though.”

Merida then said, “Good, now hopefully she hasnae misplaced her trust in ye. She said ye could implant one additional suggestion o’ yer choice tae last for the next twenty-four hours. Though it shouldnae be ****.” Mark looked at Merida skeptically. “Seriously Mark, she said it was okay under certain circumstances, these are thae circumstances.”

What would I even want? Wait… This is probably a test. Maybe I should just ask Flora. “Hey, Flora, are there any hypnotic suggestions you would like me to give you, that you are comfortable sharing with me?”

“No, I’m not comfortable.”

Hmm, okay so what then… oh, that might be nice. “Flora, you are bisexual correct?”

“Yes, though I find men more attractive than women. Even though I have primarily only dated women or done sexual stuff with women in the past.”

“Why did you feel the need to clarify that?”

“Because, I’ve had to explain that just because I’m still a virgin that I do in fact like boys. Girls are just easier to deal with than men.”

“Okay for the next twenty-four hours you will find your attraction to men and women flipped. You will still find both attractive, specifically me, but you will find women to be more attractive than men. Finally you will find whichever member of the harem you trust the most to be particularly attractive”

“I find women more attractive than men, but I still find you attractive, and the person I trust most in your harem I find particularly attractive.”

“Okay, so are we done then Merida?”

“Aye, Fierce Lioness.” Flora got up and Merida continued. “Congrats, Mark, ye passed.”

“He did?” Flora asked in a pleasant tone.

“I did?” Mark said only slightly surprised.

“Aye Mark. That ‘Congrats’ bit was a trigger phrase Flora had me add that would only work taeday. There was anither trigger for if ye failed instead, that one would hae removed every suggestion ye gave her in this cottage in the order ye gave them tae her. We even had a clause tae make sure it would override the non-removal clause in your suggestion. It would then hae locked ye oot o’ makin’ any suggestions tae Flora.”

“Sorry, Mark. I wanted to trust you but well…, trust but verify. This entire thing hinged on you removing your previous suggestions anyway. Also why make me more attracted to women, especially whomever I trust most in the harem?”

Mark rubbed the back of his neck, “So, I sort of figured out this was a test, I’m not upset about that at all. You’re putting a lot of trust in me. As for the suggestion, well I figured it wasn’t that big of a change but might be something you find enjoyable. After all, I think I’ve made my feelings clear about any of you having other relationships. Plus it isn’t like I made it so you have to act on that attraction.”

Flora narrowed her eyes at Mark, “So… you gave me that suggestion so I would consider having a relationship with the others? Why?”

“Flora, you are one of ten women that I have to divide my time between. Without sharing time that isn’t even a full day a week. I’m not saying you have to have a romantic relationship with anyone else, but you are welcome to. Honestly I’d like you to break out of your shell a bit and I don’t want you to feel like you are alone when I can’t spend time with you.”

“If that’s the case…” Flora blushed a little, “Why make me attracted to the only woman in your harem, who’s completely uninterested in doing things with women? Don’t even pretend you didn’t know who it would be.”

“Haud on a second,” Merida understood what Flora was implying’, “Ye mean I’m the one ye trust the maist o’ us? Why?”

Both Mark and Flora looked at Merida with disbelief. Flora explained. “Merida, you do realize how much power you have over me, right? You could have really messed with me when you put me under, but you didn’t. So of course I trust you. That suggestion Mark gave me where only he can remove his own suggestions you could have done that too. You didn’t have to let me know what suggestions I’ve been given.”

Merida then turned to Mark, “Did ye ken it would be me?”

“Know, is a strong word, but I assumed it would be yes.”

“Okay then Mark, I hae the same question as Flora. Why?”

“A few reasons: You are the only woman, who doesn’t have a partner or isn’t exploring a partner within the harem; You already have Flora’s trust; I think the two of you would be cute together; Finally and this is the one I placed most importance on, you asked before about being made bisexual, permanently. You could explore that with Flora, using one of the items in either the tower or the boudoir. Merida, what I told Flora is true for all of you. I’m not trying to pair you all up to manage time, but those willing to share their time with me, are going to end up getting more total time with me. I’m going to try and give you each time of your own but I already know Allie will want to share that time with Isabella, Sam, or both fairly often. That will be her choice, but that will mean Isabella and Sam get to spend more time with me. I’m not going to reduce their own time because they want to share.”

“I suppose that would make things a lot easier. I hadnae really considered it but ye arenae goin’ tae be workin’, are ye? I mean there’s hardly any time for ye tae dae that. I dinnae ken how I feel aboot ye playin’ matchmaker though.”

“You’re right, I will not be working. At least not a typical job, between all of you and eventually my children, time will be a very sparse luxury. As far as matchmaker, if you don’t want to explore that Merida, I can always put Flora back under and swap it for something else or just remove it. Plus it isn’t like I’m asking either of you to get hitched to one another. Also Merida I was trying to do you a favor.” Merida raised an eyebrow at that. “Well you were clearly not pleased when Talia mentioned shopping. We were definitely going to be doing that as I have to buy her an outfit this week. But I was told you would only get pulled to the shops when the cameras are on them, I figured Cassandra wouldn’t pull you though if you were doing something else entertaining to the audience. Like say, going on a date with Flora. Of all the shops I sort of figured Talia’s and Cassandra’s are the two you would like to be in the least.”

“Well, ye are right aboot that, I’m a wee bit concerned whit my wardrobe would be like after your feedback at Talia’s or Cassandra’s. Also, please be careful aboot that this week, I could hear ye, see ye, and feel your gaze on me. I’m doon tae aboot 20% o’ my wardrobe still bein’ tae my likin’.”

“I would talk to Maja.”

“I already did that yestreen, Mark. She helped make some suggestions, for when I inevitably become a fox-lass.”

“Sure but my understanding is that she has a full wardrobe redesign purchase. That can update some, over time. So you don’t have to constantly buy new clothes. That’s what Chloe purchased when she went… well I’m not sure exactly what to call it but, I think it's some sort of punk.”

“Okay, fair enough, we can talk mair durin’ my time in a bit. I’m goin’ tae get oot o’ your hair and let Flora hae the remainder o’ her time.” Merida got up and left the cottage.

“That was rather sweet of you Mark. Trying to help her avoid the shops.”

“No guarantee that will work, Cassandra might find it funnier to pull her to the shops anyway.”

“Yeah, now Mark,” Flora laid back somewhat seductively on the bed, still totally nude save for the magic collar, “I would really like you to look at me, I used my boon a lot yesterday, I really need to be seen by you right now. So please stare at me while we talk.” Mark happily obliged that request. “Also, you passed the final test, Merida could have failed you up until she left the cottage.”

Mark chuckled at that. “Ah the good old ‘you have passed the test but not really’ test. That I hadn’t actually expected. So, anything you want to talk about or do, or do you just want to be stared at.”

“Could… Could you pet me some?” Mark started to stroke the hair between her cat ears. Flora began to purr. “This feels wonderful.”

“Flora, I have a question about your hypnosis. Would you mind if I use it to give you suggestions or triggers that I think you might like or that benefit you?”

Flora continued to enjoy the petting and purred while she thought about that. “I guess not. Just don’t go overboard please. I really wasn’t pleased about having my name changed completely like that.”

“But you don’t mind me calling you Kitty?”

“No, I don’t. I can be Kitty to you if you want, just remember I’m more than just a kitty.” Flora moved and started to nuzzle Mark’s neck. “Like I said before I’m not particularly upset with you Mark. You might notice that I asked for most of the suggestions you gave me back with small modifications. I get why you included Laura in the list of people who can use my triggers, but I’m not hers. I’m not Merida’s either but I do want someone besides you to be able to help me if I have an issue with sleepwalking. Couples give one another pet names all the time, while Kitty isn’t overly creative it does fit. I think giving you the ability to put in suggestions others can’t remove while risky is better than the alternative. I also told you I did like parts of being a lioness, I just couldn’t accept it because of my fear. So sure, you can give me suggestions, maybe check with me first if you think they might make me uncomfortable. I know you just indulged when you were on the caramels. Why did you want to give me more right now?”

“Yes actually I did. Also, while I understand why Merida put in place knowing all your suggestions, would it be alright to have it so you can’t remember some suggestions unless asked? So you have to figure it out?”

Flora thought about that, “Give me an example that you think would actually be enjoyable and I’ll consider it.”

“Well, what about making one part of your body secretly erogenous or whenever someone says a set of words you feel like you are being touched in certain places.”

“Okay but always ask me at least in a trance before making it secret if I’m really okay with that.”

“Sure, now pretty kitty.” Flora’s eyes immediately glossed over. “Hey Kitty, how are you feeling about hypnosis?”

“Aroused, and safe.”

“Kitty, before I made you more attracted to women, what woman did you find the hottest?”

“Professor Austin, she was my Literature professor in undergrad.”

I remember her being rather attractive in a Mature woman sort of way. She was also fairly young for a professor. Good taste. “Okay, who here on the show besides myself did you find the most attractive? Tell me the top three in order.”

“Cassandra, Hilde, Sam.”

“Where was Merida in your ranking?”

“Fourth.”

“What did you find most attractive about Merida?”

“Her accent, then her fitness.”

“What is Merida’s current ranking for women not just in my harem, but period?”

“Second. Behind you as Mary.”

Okay so that is, my TF’s doing. “Would you be upset if I gave you a suggestion to encourage a romantic relationship with Merida?”

“Maybe it depends on what it is.”

“I was thinking you could ask her to use both parts of her threads boon with you, to make each of you find the other more attractive, and to start to have feelings for one another.”

“No, I wouldn’t have a problem with that.”

“Then Kitty, I want you to take Merida on a date and if it goes well make the suggestion that she use her boon to create a bond between the two of you. You won’t remember this was my suggestion unless you are asked or until Merida uses both parts of her boon this round.”

“I should woo Merida. Have her use her boon on us.”

“Kitty, do you enjoy being naked?”

“Not particularly, but it doesn’t bother me either.”

“Would it bother you to be naked permanently?”

“Yes.”

“What about regularly?”

“No.”

Mark smiled at that response, “Okay Kitty, you will find that you really like wearing that collar, understand?”

“I like wearing this collar.”

“How would you feel about that being a secret suggestion?”

“I don’t care.”

“Then the suggestion ‘you really like wearing that collar’ is a secret. Now anytime I or Merida look at you, you can feel our gaze upon your body. It will feel like a gentle caress wherever we are looking at. The longer we stare the more intense the feeling will become. If you consent I want this to be a secret as well and you won’t be able to connect the feeling as being from a suggestion.”

“I will feel both of your gazes. I consent to secrecy and that I won’t realize it is a suggestion.”

“Good Fierce Lioness.” Mark stared at Flora’s breasts

“Mark? I feel a bit funny. Did you implant some suggestions? I can’t tell if you did.”

“Maybe, maybe not.” Mark smirked at Flora, and continued to ogle her body.

“So, yes, but you made me forget them. Fine whatever.” God Mark’s gaze feels so good. Is this what my boon does? Damn, is it nice. Well I guess I should use it more often then.

“Anything else you want to talk about?”

Flora considered that for a minute. “Yes actually, how would you feel about a multi-day long date, with quite a few of us? I have an idea I want to run past Cassandra but if you aren’t interested at all then I won’t bother.”

“I’m not totally opposed, I sort of had a two-day date with Laura and Ellen already this week.”

“Sure, but my idea would be more… continuous. Like you wouldn’t have a break to chat with those not on the date. Probably anyway. I’ll ask what we can do about that.” Flora fidgeted as Mark continued to stare at her.

“Care to tell me the idea?”

“No. I want it to be a surprise.”

Mark sighed. “Okay. Fine, but please check with Freya to make sure the surprise isn’t going to give me a panic attack. I don’t want you losing points because of that.”

“Sure, not a problem. Now… I still have some time left. Can we have some fun?”

“Flora please don’t take this the wrong way, but I’d rather not. I’d like to push through this morning’s schedule and see if I can get something like thirty minutes to myself. I normally turtled up for at least an hour or two every day to have some me time before all this. Allie might be sitting next to me on her own computer but we wouldn’t interact. I have had very little, me time, since the show started.”

“I get that. People, even people you like, can be exhausting. I’ll get the next person to come in.” Flora stood up, and grabbed Mark’s face and kissed him. “I’ll see you later okay, I’ll probably be in the library if you need to find me for some reason.” Flora noticed Mark staring at her butt as she was walking away. Why does it feel like Mark is running his hands over my ass? Why does it feel so good?