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[cleptes]

You've reached Bela Talbot's voicemail. Sorry I can't answer your phonecall; please leave a message and I'll get back to you later.

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[cleptes]

It probably was intended as a prank, yeah. Or maybe they intended it as way for you to make quota.

Some people respond very well to shirtless pictures.

[sleight_of_fate]

[Oh. Oops. Rhys takes a minu4e to check out exactly what his account is sending, and has a moment of face-palm before he re-reads the text.

Well then.]

I think the network is doing weird shit again because I didn't mean to send that, but I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm definitely happy to make someone's day a little brighter. ;)

This is Rhys, by the way. Apparently they changed my screen name too...

[cleptes]

Oh, wow. I've heard about designations being switched but maybe you were meant to be a Dominant all along and the city fucked it up somehow.

How do you feel about being a Dominant now? I'm sure it will affect the contract you had. In fact, there will be a few changes for you.

[cleptes]

Well, you definitely improved my day. I'm glad you're not offended by what I did.

I thought the network was up to something when I received a few unexpected messages but didn't think it was widespread.

Hi, Rhys. It's Bela. That isn't my usual screen name either.

[starryeye]

Yeah, my contract is void. Fortunately my dominant found a new partner, so I don't have to worry about her too much. I have until March 26 to find one, three months from the switch.

I'm not sure how I feel, honestly. It's weird. I had it basically figured out, being a submissive. It's a little annoying that I have to realign everything, actually.

Congratulations!

[winstre]

You are the winner of 6 month's free VIP Membership to The Crucible! We hope to see you frequently.

Best Regards,
~The Crucible Staff

[Included with the letter is a sleek black VIP Card printed with her name and the dates January 25-June 25, 2023 in red.]

[nuntius]

I wouldn't be surprised it it was. But I suppose it could've been genuine, it's difficult to discern here.

Did you? I apologize if not.

[cleptes]

I did. You've got a nice body.

Hope you don't mind me saying that by the way.

[sleight_of_fate]

Hi, Bela. I kind of figured but good to be sure.

I'm flattered that I could be so inspiring. =) I'm hard to offend and I figure if we're going to be in Dystopian Sex City, at least we can find people we actually like and trust for this sort of thing. And if we're being very honest, I like you and if you ever wanted more pictures, or, you know, something more personal, I would totally be up for it.

There's been a few times the network has gone on the blink like this and sent out private stuff. When it happens, it seems to cover most of the city...dunno if it's a mistake or deliberate but considering some of the stuff in the D/s finder and other "helpful" stuff the city does, it wouldn't surprise me if it was on purpose.

[nuntius]

Thank you.

I don't mind. You have a very nice figure as well.

[ he remembers that dress from the party, it's seared into his brain ]

[cleptes]

I don't mind you saying that either. Thank you.

[ She will happily take the compliment. ]

Let me know if you'd like a picture in return.

[cleptes]

New people arrive all of the time. I'm sure you'll be able to find a contract partner amongst them. Even if it just ends up being a contract of convenience for the both of you.

I think I can understand how annoying it would be. I'd feel the same way if everything I knew suddenly changed and I had to readjust to find my place in the city again.

Let me know if I can help.

[nuntius]

I wouldn't say no to one.

[starryeye]

Yeah. I'm not really worried about it yet. I haven't really looked at all.

[There's a part of her that's hoping Bree will still come back. She's not really willing to live her life without that.]

At least I don't have to worry about the zoo anymore.

[cleptes]

I've heard awful things about the zoo. There was a girl once, I don't know if she's still here. I took her out shopping for a few hours, telling the guards I needed a submissive's help with my errands.

[ If she had the power to abolish the zoo, she would. ]

Have you moved into your new apartment already? Assuming the city assigned you something.

(pic slightly nsfw)

[cleptes]

Alright then.

[ Moments later, Castiel will receive this picture in his inbox. ]

There you go.

[starryeye]

That's nice of you. Maybe I'll do that a bit.

[In exchange for favors to be named later, of course.]

Yeah, I had to move the same day. Can't have two dominants in the same apartment. Especially if they're both lesbians, the horror

[nuntius]

[ Wow. That's lovely. ]

You're a beautiful woman, Bela.

[cleptes]

Thank you for saying so, Castiel.

I like that picture.

[cleptes]

Well. Your honesty is absolutely something I could get used to. I like you as well, Rhys. Maybe we could arrange a meeting in person sometime and see what happens. That being said, I wouldn't say no to more pictures or to sending a few of my own if you would like to see them.

I've experienced a few issues with the finder. Sending out pictures I don't remember taking. Revealing details about myself that I would rather tell someone. Don't even get me started on the cat puns.

But I digress. At least this interaction has worked out well.

[cleptes]

It was the very least that I could do.

[She didn't have enough means in signing on another submissive.]

That rule is such bullshit. People should be allowed to live with whomever they want.

[sleight_of_fate]

The city is really good at finding out things about us, and sharing them. It's frustrating and more than a little creepy.

But all on my own, I'm pretty good at "honest", so glad it works for you. =) And we should definitely get together and see where it leads, drinks at the very least unless you want to make it dinner?

And in the meantime, I'd love to see some pictures, and happy to send a few more in return. I'm very sure I'll be thinking of what you said earlier, because it's such a very pretty image...

[cleptes]

I'm happy to make it dinner. Gives us more of a chance to talk and get to know each other better.

I will send some pictures to you shortly, and then you can send whatever you want to in return. The fact that you'll be thinking about that is very hot indeed. I'd love for you to see it in person sometime, Rhys.

[ The first picture that Bela attaches to the next message is this one. A moment later, she sends another picture (nsfw) ]

There. I do have more.

[sleight_of_fate]

Dinner sounds great, then. We can pick a decent place, and hang out without it being business. =)

[And oh, those are some very nice pictures indeed. Rhys lingers on them for a bit, before he goes digging for something appropriate to send back.

Or inappropriate, for that matter. One picture is a very nice shot of Rhys sprawled on a blue bedspread in a pair of very nice, very well-fitted leather pants and silk shirt. Dressed for club night, maybe, all long legs and wicked smile.

The second photo is artfully naked, the long lean curve of ass down a tattooed back. He's got a little more class than to send a straight-up dick pic, but not by much.]

I'd love to see it in person. I'm already thinking about things I'd love to do with you, and I'd love to share in detail.

[cleptes]

I like the Crimson, but I am open to other suggestions if you have them. Maybe there's a place I haven't been to before.

[When the pictures arrive in her inbox, Bela spends some time looking them over and also saving them to her phone. Both of them are lovely photos, but honestly, she probably lingers over the second one more than the first.]

Loving the leather pants look on you, darling. But you also have an incredible body, especially that ass. Thanks for that.

Please do share in detail what you're thinking about. I don't have any other plans and well, I'm feeling a bit naughty at the moment.