2011

Excellent chapter! I openly admit that I'm envious of that bedroom! I also admit that ... that family would probably think I had brain damage or something from my tendency to blurt out random things like like a walking shower thoughts dispenser. 

My wife and I like the subtle things also.  When we go cloths shopping she doesnt comment but I am diapered to make sure I have a good fit.  She will come into the changing room with me if possible.   I take a pack of diapers if we travel. At hotels they are generally left next to the dresser. I have to take out any used ones in the mornings.    

I think you might be talking about this story: https://www.tumblr.com/diaperboydannyl/696308498211930112/lilprincebabar-photo-credit-ronikat?source=share I couldn't figure out how to share the original one, so the link is to my reblog of it. It's a story that used to pop up quite a bit on Tumblr, doesn't have a title, so I normally just think of it as "Austin", cuz that's the main character's name.

That's fantastic! I'm low key a little jealous. I could never again, in good conscience, ever try a stent without a retrieval line. That ship has sailed for me. I'm sure my build could use a few tweaks, but for about 90% of my waking hours, it does its job. The other 10% is shifting, a bit of migration, minor irritation, etc. I just have to stand up once in a while and reseat the stent in the proper location and I'm good for another little while. Sometimes it's annoying, but still relatively effective.

Astrid hadn't meant to do what she did, but she had, she whimpered slightly in the back of her throat at Matthew, and let go.  It was a soft whimper but neverless a whimper, thankfully no one else would of been able to hear it except him but that didn't stop her from feeling a bit embarrssed for essentially acting like a newly bonded pet to someone she had just met, "Of course, no worries." she replied with a polite smile. Seeing Julia and her hand out stretched towards her, Astrid, took hold and grasped her hand firmly, she allowed herself to be led by Julia, and was more then happy to be taken away for a moment so she could clear her head. Astrid held the glass of wine, it would be her second glass. They weren't near the dancing Mags and were in a much more secluded area now, thankfully, "I..." she frowned, and followed Julia's gaze, and looked at her diaper, and listened to Julia's words, her face turning a light pink as she looked up at Julia, "I don't know how to be one," she said, awkwardly, "not even when I was young, I never submitted myself to a Mag despite some offers," she continued, "it's easy to spot the Mags that don't care," she paused, and took a sip of wine, "I see the way Kai looks at you, he loves you, I haven't seen someone so in love before with someone else, he adores you, and I can see that you love him," she continued, "I don't know if I am capable of such feelings, or what feelings I do have, I had to hold all of my emotions at bay, just to be able to cope," she continued, "I don't know if I am able to do that anymore, or at least not with Matthew." Astrid took another sip, bigger, her stomach was empty, but she needed something to drink, and at least wine would make it easier to deal with her thoughts but it also meant she would be more open throughout the night, "I can tell that they are soft, the silk shines, I don't think I've seen silk as high quality as this before," she replied, and her blush grew, "I..uh.." she looked away, "I'm not sure if I can be a good Pet, I'm inexperienced in so many things," she continued, "I've never dated nor been with someone and he's a Royal Star," sh paused, "it'll depend on tonight, what happens, we're both nervous, I can see it in his eyes that he has his own worries and demons that he is facing, as do I." Astrid sipped her glass again, "How...how did you...get use to this? To wearing," she blushed, "a diaper, and so much lace? It looks soft and comfortble to wear, I could possibly see myself getting lost in how it feels but...I dunno,  I'm sorry for being so forward in my questions, it's hard not to be with the job and tasks that I do." she added, and felt butterflies in her stomach, wouldn't Matthew have complete access to all her notes, files and equipment upon her being his Pet, even if it was just pretend for one night, he'd be able to spot the report of that 20 something year old boy, and see her research notes, and the truth of the matter, rather then the lie she made to cover up the truth, arguably, she had or did have an argument that she was a 'Cog' so any research she did wasn't good or suitable, and yet she knew Matthew wouldn't buy that like some others would. For once in her life not since she was a child, Astrid, suddenly felt somewhat guilty, having never felt that way before, "I think it'd be impossible to lie to him," she whispered, her voice hitching, "Julia," she said, softly, and glanced around seeing no one nearby, "is it true that any mistakes a Pet has done previously before becoming one needs to be dealt with, within the first year otherwise those mistakes will pass on to the Mag who chosen them?" she couldn't allow her mistakes to hurt Matthew. ... Kaiser nodded. He knew Matthews pass all to well, "It isn't unpleasent for me, cousin, I seek to help you where I may," he said, softly, "I am here to listen, and offer advice," he stated, clearly, and gently, "it is a beautiful night despite the storm." he added as they walked further along and out of any prying ears. Kaiser took a deep breath, "It wasn't abuse," he said, "they liked you, and desired you, yes, and in turn you tried, and all three Pets from my knowledge are with others, aren't they not? Who in turn love them?" he said, "They did not suffer with you at all, did they? Each Pet is able to offer a boost to ones own ability, this is true, and the deeper the bond the more powerful that boost becomes, it's why I ranked so highly in last years competition is because of Julia, her and I are bonded in such a way that it is stronger then most, I just lack some experience on the battlefield compared to others." he added.  It had been amazing fighting in such a tournament, and truthfully for him to rank as high as he did was a miracle given how experienced everyone else had been which did lead to a vast discussion, and a bigger intrest in Cogs.  He had jumped from the 800th ranking to somewhere in the 300th ranking out of 2000 who had made it through. Kaiser thought carefully, "I do harbor some guilt, I must admit," he said, "the knowledge that they can boost us up so much, and refine our abilities while not having any of their own would make anyone feel guilty, and acknowledge the unfair state of things, but that isn't us, we haven't personally seen to their suffering, have we, Cousin?" he said, "You didn't decide to create the laws, did you? Nor did you decide or make it known to treat Cogs in such a horrible manner? That was not us," he continued, "you are my Cousin, and not a full fledge monster as such but the laws, and attutides in this Kingdom had been defined a long time ago even before you were born, and when Grandma hadn't even been promoted to Queen in the North." he added, "What guilt you harbor is one that can be changed through your position, and knowing that you at least see Cogs as beings worthy of respect, which most seem to have trouble with," he continued, "Astrid has yet to eat anything and is only drinking what is given to her by others because of others, not because of you." He looked firmly into Matthews eyes, "Cousin," he said, "do not be a fool and overcome yourself with a mountain of grief that is not your burden, you are the Captain of the Royal Guard, a Royal Star, you have changed the world for the better already for both Mags and Cogs alike, Astrid, Julia and myself would not of been welcomed at such events years pass," he said, "I am still met with some level of hesitation in this Kingdom, after all, Cousin." Kaiser took a deep breath, "From what I can see Astrid has allowed herself to be open with you, not that I'm sure she even understand her own feelings, and seems almost scared to do anything about them, it makes me think of you, Cousin, you two are quite similar, and so, you have my blessing to go forth with Astrid, if that is what you seek," he said, "I know the difference between a fleeting feeling and one that is true, and you have not allowed yourself to feel for a long time, and I doubt Astrid has either, and bluntly," he chuckled, "I wouldn't allow such a thing, and would make my voice known if I did disapprove of the matter, which I don't, Cousin." Kaiser smiled, "Do you wish to go to the west wing with me? And have a look through Julia's clothing? She has many frocks that can be changed to suit Astrid, and there are plenty of diapers." he added, knowing that magic could change, and alt clothing to fit others, a useful spell.