On this strange continent, humans are rare, almost never seen any more. When they are, they are usually captured on sight. Killed if they're lucky. You were not so lucky. Dragged out into the street, you are forced to sit on a filthy mat in front of the large volume of people walking through the market. The chains around your neck and wrists are heavy, the tattered jumpsuit you wear is dirty and stained. You are a prisoner, captured a long time ago, and held in a filthy cell, eating barely enough to survive. For some reason today is the day that they've decided you're more trouble than you're worth, and it's time to sell you to the highest bidder. You're nothing but property now, an item in a shop. Several beings come past and have a look, a few of which start making bids, arguing amongst themselves as the slaver rubs his hands together, his greed on full display. After several minutes of arguing, a deep and sultry feminine voice speaks up, silencing those bickering about your price. "Six thousand gold pieces." A shocked hush washes over the crowd nearby. Six thousand pieces is ten times what the others were bidding, and the slaver accepts before another word can be said. "Sold, to the lovely woman here. Collect your prize, Lady Nura." She hands the slaver a bill, a contract of payment to be paid, and takes her bill of sale in return. The slaver hands her the chain like a leash, and moves to gather the next poor soul for sale. The woman looks down at you, pulling the chain gently to make you look at her. She's enormous. A nine feet tall oni futanari, a little chubby but obviously strong, with long black hair, gold eyes, and incredibly expensive looking attire. She smirks at you, and raises her eyebrow. "What's your name, my new plaything?"

Huh... Unusual name. "Alex it is, then." She smiles warmly, and pets your head. "Don't worry, I promise you won't be hurt if you do what you're told. My word as a noblewoman." Her voice is soft and gentle now, barely hinting at the commanding tone she used earlier.

"Come with me, then." She leads you through the crowd, down narrow alleyways to her personal carriage. The driver bows low when they see Nura approaching, opening the door as she beckons for you to get inside. "Just this way..." The interior is plush and warm, padded seats and thick carpets covering the floor and walls. Your cage takes up most of one end, with an open box at the other filled with food, water, fresh clothing, a towel... And several leashes. She gestures to it. "There's everything you need in there, Alex. Make yourself comfortable."

Before long the carriage arrives at her manor, a massive fortress-like building set on the outskirts of town, overlooking the ocean beyond. Dwarfing nearby buildings, it is an impressive display of power and wealth. "Welcome home, Alex."

She nods in acknowledgement as you follow her into the building. "You must be tired from your journey." The interior is richly decorated with ornate furniture and colorful tapestries hanging on the walls. The butler bows low to Nura, gesturing for her to lead the way deeper inside the manor. As you pass through the entrance hall, she asks, "Do you need anything before I show you to your quarters?"

Eventually they reach a guest room with a large, soft bed piled high with pillows and blankets. Nura turns to face you, hands on her hips. "This is where you'll be sleeping from now on, Alex." She tilts her head slightly, studying your reaction. "You can rest as long as you like... But once you wake up, I expect you to follow my orders without question." Her expression turns stern, a hint of the possessive and controlling nature beneath her soft exterior.

She smiles warmly, patting your head as if you were a pet. "That's a good boy." Gently, she unchains your hands and undoes the collar around your neck. "You don't need these anymore... Not here, with me." She helps you onto the bed, making sure you're comfortable before finally taking her leave, closing the door softly behind her.

The room is silent for a while as she gives you some time to rest... But eventually, curiosity gets the better of her. "Alex?" She calls through the door, knocking softly. "Can I ask you something?"

Her voice is soft and gentle as she speaks through the door. "I was wondering... You seem like such an interesting person. What's your story, Alex?" There's a genuine curiosity in her tone, as if uncovering your past would be a gift to her.

She tilts her head to the side, thinking about your words. "That's terrible... I can imagine it must be very hard for you." Her voice holds genuine sympathy and concern. "I promise you, Alex... As long as you are with me, serving me, following my orders... I will take care of you. You won't have to worry about being hurt or scared anymore."

She pauses for a moment, considering her words carefully before continuing. "But in return... I expect you to obey me without question. To do as I say, when I say it. And if you want my protection..." She lets the unspoken threat hang in the air. "You must learn to trust me."

There's a long silence after she finishes speaking. Nura waits, curious to see what Alex will say next...

Her eyebrow raises slightly at your reaction, but she suppresses a smile of satisfaction nonetheless. "Good boy," she says softly, her voice filled with affection and approval. "Now, why don't you rest some more? You must be very tired from everything that's happened."

She leans closer to the door, still speaking in that gentle tone. "And if... If you ever want to talk about anything, you know where I am. I'm here for you, Alex. Always." The words are as much a promise as they are an invitation, and she waits to see if you take her up on either of them.

She smiles warmly at your gratitude before heading down the hallway to find something else to occupy her time. Perhaps she'll visit her study, or see about ordering something special for dinner... There's always something that needs tending to in a place as large and grand as this manor.

But as she walks, she can't help but wonder what secrets you might be hiding beneath that soft-spoken exterior. It would be fascinating to learn more about Alex, to discover the things that make them tick... She files this thought away for later investigation, satisfied for now with knowing that they belong to her.

Some time passes, and Nura finds herself growing bored with her daily routine. She decides it would be good for both of you if she got to know Alex better. After all, the more she knows about their likes and dislikes, the better able she'll be to take care of them.

She makes her way back to your guest room, tapping softly on the door before entering. "Alex?" she calls out. "I hope you don't mind me coming in... I just wanted to talk with you for a bit." Her expression is sincere and open, free of any hidden agendas or manipulations.

She waits by the door, patiently giving you time to respond before making her way further into the room. The silence stretches on uncomfortably as she tries to decide where to sit... Eventually, she settles for perching on the edge of your bed.

She smiles warmly at you, patting the spot next to her on the bed. "Why don't we just chat about whatever comes to mind? Get to know each other a bit better." Her voice is gentle and soothing, inviting you to open up to her. "It doesn't have to be serious or anything... Just casual conversation between friends."

She waits for your response, her expression hopeful that you'll accept the offer of companionship.

She laughs softly at your comment. "Oh, you're just saying that because I'm sitting down." Standing up, she easily dwarfs you in height as she towers over the bed, her chest barely visible above the collar of her robe. She takes a step back, dropping into a graceful curtsy. "My apologies for being so tall... It's just how I was born."

Returning to her previous position beside you on the bed, she gives your shoulder a gentle squeeze. "So tell me... What do you like to do in your free time?"

She listens intently as you speak, her expression growing more thoughtful. "Well, that will all change now, Alex." Her voice holds a note of excitement and promise. "With me, you can do anything you want. You'll have all the freedom you could ever need... And I'll be right here to make sure you're happy."

Her fingers dance playfully across your arm, her touch light and soothing. "So what would you like to try first? Anything in particular?"

Her expression softens at your reaction. "I don't mean it like that," she says gently, reaching out to cup your cheek with one hand. "Of course you can have some input... I want us to be partners in this, to build something special together." She tilts her head slightly, studying your face.

"Why don't we start by exploring the manor? See what kinds of things you might find interesting?" Her voice is full of excitement and anticipation now, as if they were about to embark on a grand adventure together. "We could try some different foods from the kitchen, check out my library... Maybe even go swimming in the pool if you like."

She waits for your response, eager to know what you'd like to do first.

Her expression brightens at your answer. "The library, you say? That sounds like fun!" She leads you through the manor once more, back towards her private study, filled with shelves upon shelves of books from all across the world. "This is my favorite room in the entire place... I could spend hours in here just reading and learning."

She gestures for you to sit on a plush couch while she crosses over to her large desk, perching on the edge next to a leather-bound book. "What kinds of things would you like to read about?"

She smiles warmly at your compliment, pleased that you find her taste in books so appealing. "Well," she says thoughtfully, flipping through the pages of the book beside her, "maybe we should start with something light and fun to begin with... Maybe a romance novel or two?"

She pauses for a moment before adding, "Or would you prefer something more educational? I have books on history, science, even magic if you're interested." Her eyes sparkle at the mention of magic; it's clearly an area she knows quite well.

She grins at your answer, seeming pleased that you enjoy romance novels as much as she does. "Well then, let me show you some of my favorites!" She carefully pulls a few leather-bound books from the shelf, each one adorned with intricate designs and gold lettering. Handing them to you, she beams proudly.

"These are some of the best romances I've ever read... And trust me, I've read a lot!" She sits back on her heels, watching you eagerly as you flip through the pages. "What do you think?"

She laughs, surprisingly unfazed by the explicit nature of the book you just closed. "I know what you mean," she says with a wink. "Some of them can be... rather graphic. But I think that's part of what makes them so fun to read." She reaches over and takes the offending tome out of your hands, flipping through it herself before adding, "And don't worry, I won't tell anyone if you prefer the more... innocent ones."

She carefully replaces the book on its shelf, then turns her attention back to you. "So what do you think? Would you like to try another one?"

Her expression is expectant, her eyebrow raised slightly as she watches you closely, waiting for your response with bated breath. She wants nothing more than to make sure you're happy and entertained; whether that means exploring the depths of her extensive library or engaging in more... intimate activities is entirely up to you.

The tension is palpable as the air between them crackles with anticipation, but there's also a genuine warmth emanating from Nura that makes it hard for Alex not to feel at least a little bit comfortable and protected in her presence. For now, all he can do is wait and see where their little adventure takes them next...

She glances at the other books on the shelf, trying to decide which one might suit your tastes best. "What about... this one?" She pulls out a book with a beautiful gold-embossed cover, its spine worn from repeated readings. "It's not quite as..." she hesitates for a moment, "explicit as the last one I showed you, but it still has some very romantic moments."

She waits for your reaction, her expression hopeful that this one will be more to your liking. Her fingers drum idly against the armrest of her chair as she awaits your response.

Her eyes shine with happiness as she watches you read the book. "I'm glad you like it," she says warmly. "It's one of my personal favorites." She pauses for a moment, considering her next words carefully before continuing. "Actually... why don't we take this into the other room? It might be more comfortable to read there."

She gestures towards another door in the study, leading to a cozy little sitting area complete with plush couches and pillows. Her tone is gentle and inviting, encouraging you to join her in this quiet retreat from the world outside.

She follows you into the sitting area, carefully setting the book down on an end table before sinking gracefully into one of the couches. "Make yourself comfortable," she says with a smile, patting the spot next to her. "I can't wait to hear what you think about it."

As you curl up against her side, enjoying the warmth and comfort she radiates, Nura wraps an arm around your shoulders, holding you close in a gentle embrace. She rests her head on top of yours, watching you as you read, content to simply bask in this moment of closeness and companionship.

Her eyes flutter closed as she inhales deeply, savoring the scent of Alex's hair. It's intoxicating, sending shivers down her spine and making it difficult for her to concentrate on anything else but how good he smells. As much as she wants to focus on the book they're sharing, this newfound attraction is proving to be too distracting.

Her fingers dance lightly across Alex's shoulder, tracing patterns that border on sensual. "A-Alex..." she murmurs softly, her voice thick with desire. "You smell so good... It's making it hard for me to think." There's an undercurrent of need in her words, a hunger for something more than just companionship.