2011

Chapter 6: The Debate ===== “Inspector, you’re telling me you let a plane disembark without the proper investigation prepared, didn’t signal backup when they had already disembarked before they were permitted, and waited until after they had already left the hangar to call in an attempt to bribe and a trafficking situation? All of that without calling for backup?” “Yes ma’am, while I was performing the inspection, this note slipped into my pants pocket out of sight or reach of anyone outside the vehicle.” The canine responded, pulling the note out and laying it unfolded on a desk as he elaborated. “I received two pats on the leg from someone with a telekinesis talent and thought I smelled a human from inside. I had reason to believe the human was in danger and took note of the vehicle’s plates and wrote descriptions of the pair before leaving and confirmed the note’s contents. I returned immediately upon that confirmation and the vehicle was out of sight to avoid tipping them off.” “Have you already called the police?” “Airport security.” “Good. We’ll have a few minutes to get everything straight for the police at least.” the supervisor sighed. “Write your report immediately while I have Vic cover your shift. I’m warning you now, if you’re wrong or we fail to catch them, your ass is on probation. Your only saving grace is there shouldn’t be any way this goes public. You’d be fired if that happened.” ---------- Sarah was starting to feel more and more anxious despite her constant rationalizations to keep herself calm. Dr. Charles had carried her through parts of the city between rides without so much as a second look. She saw the occasional human, though they were children compared to the furred peoples. They were nearly all close to knee height compared to the giant furs, though she had to admit she only saw three, maybe four. Despite trying to keep an eye out for anyone who might be in a position of security and would report any clue given, she didn’t see anyone and wasn’t about to try to float out notes at random even with the windows rolled down slightly. She had imagined what it’d be like to float notes to any cashiers or store clerks for help if he went to pick something up, but Dr. Charles didn’t stop by anywhere. Instead, they were dropped off under the awning of a Hotel and he and his meager baggage were brought inside for check-in before the feline accomplice left in his vehicle for ‘a friend’s place.’ Sarah listened to the talk of the reservation, the offering of ID to claim it, but no one other than the clerk was present. While Dr. Charles was busy, she slipped her second note out of its hiding place and against her leg like before. She had repeatedly been faced backward when he carried her, and that shouldn’t change, so she prepared to make her note float when she was carried off again. A minute passed, the keycard was handed off, and sure enough, Dr. Charles picked her up the same way he put her down, and she turned to face behind him. As swiftly as she could manage while being walked away, she floated that note up and over the counter, straight into the woman’s line of sight. She struggled to keep it in position as she unfolded the note, but the effort grew more strained and then she had to let go of the note, mostly opened before she disappeared around the corner as Dr. Charles stepped toward the elevator. Sarah felt cold, but reasonably proud of herself in spite of the danger that made her anxiety stay spiked. Surely the hotel staff would do something. Even if nothing else, either they would, or she would be at the debate and since it could be televised or whatever else, she could use her remaining notes to throw into view of everyone as a last ditch effort for help before he could run away with her. Sarah looked up at Dr. Charles just to see what he was doing or gauge his mood, but he was as inscrutable as ever, entering the elevator, pushing the button before grumbling about her weight.  <I’m just a mild annoyance even when I’m quiet huh? We’ll see how long that lasts. I’m not about to let things go your way if I can help it, scum. Even your choice to starve me or leave me unchanged and dirty won’t stop my getting help.> Sarah thought to herself, before her stomach rumbled loudly yet didn’t get his attention as he worked on finding his room. <If you’re not feeding me at all, and half the students lied about if they’d fed me these last two weeks too… Something tells me I’m going to have a very uncomfortable 24 hours coming up from dehydration alone.> She turned slightly in her carrier in an attempt to get some sleep. Dr. Charles hadn’t bothered to give her a second glance when he set her carrier down, so she had nothing left to do other than wait. ---------- “What exactly is going on, officers?” An auburn furred vixen injected in a hotel room to the two policemen and a rabbit hotel manager that were now in her room with her. “You said there was a serious matter to discuss?” “We apologize for the intrusion Dr. Chambers, but we would like your cooperation,” The feline officer explained. “Allow me to cut to the chase as long as you’re willing to keep what we say in this room, for safety’s sake.” “Yes? I think I can do that.” She answered, eying the group with growing concern. “What’s going on?” “Earlier today, we received a pair of reliable tips that Dr. Charles Stanley intends to traffic a human.” the first officer explained. “What?” The vixen asked, eyes going wide and hand reaching up for her opening mouth as she breathed in disbelief, “No, surely not!” “You know them?” “Just enough that they’re a senior sociologist who’s taken up the debate circuit on the human standing subject very recently, not well enough to know them personally or judge their character.” The vixen admitted. “Based on eyewitness testimony, a bribe report, and two copies of a written notice of intent, we are positive enough to have him arrested and further investigated.” The officer continued. “He has an accomplice who attempted to bribe an airport inspector and failed to report a human as part of its departure log. The individuals were not detained at the airport due to reasonable suspicion that harm would come to the human if cornered. Because of this concern, and if you get the opportunity, we want you to separate the human from Dr. Stanley and hold onto them. You are permitted to resist giving it back should he attempt to reclaim them.” “And how exactly do you imagine I should do that? Who’s to say the human will even be with him in the debate?” “If he appears without the human, management has agreed to let us into the room purely to confirm if the human has been left alone, at which point he is guilty of human neglect.” The officer explained simply. “As for how you separate them, I recommend something that appears harmless, possibly playing into his existing expectations? I’ve heard Vallisians generally believe humans are imported to control sexual impulses by sating the maternal instinct, you could play into that trope if he also believes it.” “That claim is ridiculous on its face,” Dr. Chambers replied, then sighed as she rubbed a thumb and forefinger along the sides of her muzzle while her head dipped down, “but I have heard him arguing that in my research of his prior debates.” “How you choose to do it is your decision, but making a lunge for the human and making a big scene will likely end poorly and is not recommended.” The officer said. “My partner and I will be securing Dr. Stanley tomorrow after your debate. I’ll be in plain clothes as an audience member while my partner will be uniformed and just outside to respond to the radio. We’ll step in if anything goes awry.” “Well, that’s encouraging.” Dr. Chambers responded, lifting her head up as she looked in the distance briefly before giving a small nod for herself and refocusing her attention to the trio in her hotel room. “All right, I’ll try to manage that much.” “Thank you Dr. Chambers.” the officer replied, straightening up and shifting their gear back into place. “Don’t worry, we’ll get him and his buyer sorted out. Once that’s done, we can get the human over to the hospital with a Human Services agent to get everything sorted…” “You sound hesitant. What’s wrong?” “I don’t want to comment on speculation.” The officer voiced, shaking his head. “I see.” Dr. Chambers said, getting a strong instinct pulling at her chest. “Well, best of luck to you both. If you need anything, do let me know. Otherwise, I have a debate presentation to prepare.” “Of course. Have a good night Dr. Chambers. Until tomorrow.” The officer said, tipping their hat to her, then left, their partner doing the same. “Please enjoy your stay Dr. Chambers. My staff will be happy to help if you need anything.” The manager said before also excusing herself out of the room. Dr. Chambers let out another heavy sigh, moving to sit on the chair in the corner, an arm being placed on the table by her briefcase as she looked out the window, letting herself be lost in thought. ---------- Sarah woke in her carrier early that morning, unable to sleep any more. She heard Dr. Charles snore audibly and the room was pitch black. She thought she would be able to roll over but the harness was snug enough she could barely do more than shift what side had more weight. As much as she knew she had grown too accustomed to being in these toddler’s outfits and such, that fact was all too uncomfortable for her this morning. <I hate this. I’m hungry, my mouth is dry, I feel like I must smell something terrible, but at least this just might be the final day. With any luck and some effort, I may yet get help, finally be treated like a proper adult, and go back home… maybe even keep my job since i was only sent here because of their equipment. I don’t think Dr. White would throw me under the bus in his report since the room’s monitored, but… I’ve been disappointed before.> Sarah mused sadly before focusing on her situation again. <If it’s so early he’s still asleep, I should stretch as much as I can, see if my power is all rested up, keep my notes in place, and then just wait for the debate.> Sarah did exactly that, slowly stretching one leg upward and stretching out her arms, rolling them around. A quick feel with her power confirmed her papers were mostly together, clumped up near her seat. A careful tugging of the paper and lifting of the blanket cushion and they were all placed safely into their quickdraw positions. Moving the papers around didn’t tire her in the slightest, and while she thought she ‘could’ do something like test her strength lifting the briefcase, she really didn’t think she should. She didn’t dare try anything that could either alert Dr. Charles or wear herself out before the debate. The minutes dragged on until finally the alarm buzzed and the blinds started to open automatically as Dr. Charles had requested. Sarah stretched as much as she could for one final big push before slumping into her carrier once more, listening to the canine slowly push himself up, turn off the alarm, and begin to shower. The shower ran longer than Sarah had expected, then when the water stopped, she heard the noise of several fans blowing heavily in the bathroom. She was mildly confused, but had wondered how exactly these furs got clean and dry when they came out of their showers. Now she was close enough to know. Dr. Charles spent his morning getting his fur together with a worn fur brush, dressed himself, then did one more check of his briefcase and tablet and notecards. “Good. Everything’s set. Time to bring you to the debate, put you on a chair or something, and then be done with all this.” Dr. Charles said to Sarah directly, looking at her as he spoke for the first time. Sarah yawned after he said that, surprising herself. She moved her arms so her hand could cover her mouth before letting it slump down onto her lap. “Hmph. I suppose you would be clueless about all this. Just proves my point.” He grumbled to himself before getting on his jacket, grabbed his briefcase, then grabbed her carrier’s handle and began walking to the door. <This is it, final opportunity to find myself some help if help isn’t already on its way!> Sarah thought to herself as she let herself look more alert. For once, she was carried face first, so maneuvering her slips out of sight was going to be harder without also getting his attention. They took an elevator down to the floor containing the audience hall and entered. The room was big, though for the furs, perhaps not so much. While it was hard for her to see effectively at her carried height, she guessed there were upwards of a hundred to a hundred fifty seats laid out in a vague semi-circle, with hotel staff still setting up the final rows of chairs. A vixen in a lovely burgundy business blazer, white blouse, and knee length pencil dress was at one of the folding tables on a slightly raised platform slightly away from a modest lectern while the other folding table opposite the lectern was empty. As he took the stairs to step onto the raised platform, the vixen looked up and turned their way, then smiled at both Dr. Charles and Sarah. “Good morning Dr. Stanley. I’m Dr. Chambers. I hope you had a pleasant trip coming to Feldria.” She said politely, offering a dark brown, almost black furred hand to the canine.  “Good morning,” Dr. Charles said, setting the briefcase down on the table and Sarah’s carrier on a chair before taking the offered hand. “It was rather pleasant, yes. Thank you. I take it your classes are also going well this semester?” “As well as can be expected. Every group has its own challenges of course, and we both teach in fields that tend to be underappreciated.” She politely agreed. “Couldn’t have said that any better myself.” Dr. Charles said with a slight smile. “I thought I’d give the debate circuit a try before I gave up and went to retire somewhere pleasant, possibly start writing some books.” “Understandable.” Dr. Chambers responded, giving a nod as she turned her attention to Sarah, “And what about this cutie? What’s their name? How old are they?” “Oh, they aren’t quite mine really. I’m just looking out for them today as a favor.” Dr. Charles responded casually. “Oh? Did they know you were going for a debate today?” Dr. Chambers asked, smiling up at Dr. Charles before her attention returned to Sarah. “No, they don’t really pay attention to these things. I owed them a favor and I really couldn’t say no.” Dr. Charles chuckled awkwardly. “Would they mind if I wanted to pick them up?” Dr. Chambers asked, straightening up. <Wait, she wants to pick me up? Don’t tell me Dr. Charles is actually right about these furs actually having some kind of instinctual need to hold and care for humans!> Sarah looked at her in surprise. “No, not at all. I’m sure they wouldn’t mind it for a bit.” Dr. Chambers started reaching for her and Sarah could see how Dr. Charles was watching the two of them closely. She was torn between wanting to play it safe and waiting or risking all her notes by pulling one out and floating it into her reach to read. “Awww, you look so serious! Are you getting ready to be part of the debate too, cutie?” Dr. Chambers asked with a smile as she used her hands to unfasten the restraints, loosening the pressure before casually lifting Sarah out of the carrier and against her left side. “There we go, out of the carrier and now carried. How are you?” Sarah blushed mildly at being treated like a child, but tried to focus on what she felt like she needed to do. Her arms moved to embrace the jacket as best she could. Conveniently, she was being carried facing away from Dr. Charles and she mouthed the words ‘help me.’ Sarah watched as a flicker of recognition might have passed through their face, a small softening of the brow and a flick of her ear before she had her smile back on her face, using a free hand to try to tickle their nose as she spoke to Dr. Charles again. “I’m guessing she’s too young to speak?” “Yes, my friend had it permanently regressed, so it’s a quiet little angel.” He replied in a manner almost too matter of fact. “I see.” Dr. Chambers said with a tone that almost felt cold to Sarah, making her wilt mildly in their arms and press into the jacket more. “Awww, getting shy now are we?” “Actually, that’s the most animated it’s been with a stranger in quite a while. I think it’s warmed up to you.” Dr. Charles pointed out. “Oh really? You know, I’ll mention this in my introduction, but my family had a human while I was growing up, and I really wouldn’t mind helping look after her while you’re on stage.” “Really?” Dr. Charles asked, his voice raising to match his surprise, “Well, I really couldn’t expect you to, but if you would like, I won’t turn it down.” “Wonderful. I’ll make sure she stays in sight of course. Since you go first, would you like me to have her carrier by me until the debate is over?”  “Yes, actually. Thank you again.” Dr. Charles said, now sounding even more grateful. “Not a problem at all. She seems like a lovely little girl. She hasn’t fussed once!” <Lady, if only you knew… I’ll make sure you’re spoken well of in my report though. Dr. Chambers, I need to remember that name.> Sarah resolved as she watched Dr. Chambers lean to get her carrier and carried them off to her table, placing it on her chair before getting another chair from the hotel staff for her table. Once again, Sarah used her power to try to keep tabs on her notes, then realized Dr. Chambers moved to sit down, placing Sarah across her lap and still leaning against their chest and using an arm wrapped around them to keep them safe from falling backward onto the floor. <Huh, this feels kinda nice.> “There we are, all better?” Dr. Chambers asked with a wide smile, then grinned more as she got a nod from Sarah. “Wonderful, if you need anything, you let me know, ok?” Sarah nodded again at her, already feeling much better just for no longer being stuck in that carrier, but she was also feeling like if anyone might take action, it might be this debate opponent. She turned to look at Dr. Charles, whose expression was almost inscrutable to her. “Now then, back to boring, adult topics.” Dr. Chambers suggested, looking up at Dr. Charles, “What prompted the interest in the debate circuit specifically, or this subject? I don’t typically do any research into my opponents and let my arguments stand on their own merits.” “I’ve had these arguments a decent amount in Vallis, saw the conversation was starting to garner more attention, and decided, why not?” Dr. Charles responded. “It’s been illuminating to see what arguments have changed and what stays the same, especially within my own nation, so now I’m curious what arguments are used here. I do hope we have more facts than feelings, both of us being doctorates after all. The sheer number of emotional arguments at home were dreadful.” “Well, I won’t deny one or two emotional appeals on your side if you permit them on mine,” Dr. Chambers bantered, “We do have to connect with our audiences and this matter is more than purely academic, or we would let our papers do the talking. Playfulness aside, no, I do appeal to facts and a thoughtful use of those facts in their appropriate context.” “I’m glad to hear it.” Dr. Chambers said, then he seemed to turn to face the front and a rabbit or hare-shaped lady in formal attire approached. “Dr. Chambers, Dr. Stanley, we’re about to open the doors to the public so they can be seated. Your event coordinators will be able to start our mic checks and get everything tested, then once the doors are closed you’re good to start your streaming services.” the lady informed. “That’s fine, we’ll start getting ready then.” Dr. Chambers replied. “Sounds fine to me.” “Good. We hope you enjoy your debate and your time with us.” Sarah watched as the rabbit lady, probably some manager or organizer, left the room and started to open the doors, then turned her attention to her trafficker. Dr. Charles turned to go to his table, pulling out his briefcase and began to organize everything into its specific places on the table. “All right sweetie, let’s be good while I get everything ready for the debate, okay?” Dr. Chambers asked before reaching for her own briefcase and started one-handedly getting everything together. <This is it, let’s do this while no one will pay much attention and let her know what’s going on!> Sarah decided, grabbing a hold of one of her notes and floated it from its hiding place along the surface of the table until it was in front of their briefcase’s handle. “Oh? What’s this?” Dr. Chambers asked quietly, for which Sarah was incredibly grateful. Sarah unfolded the paper in front of her and then rotated it right-side up, turning to watch her expression. She saw one of the eyes dart as they probably read the message.  It was only a couple seconds later before she used her free hand to take the paper and put it into her blouse. “I know dear, we’re already on it. It’ll be taken care of.” Dr. Chambers spoke softly, using a hand to pat their head. “Just trust me and be good during the debate, so we can catch all the baddies, okay?” Sara gave a slow nod. A large amount of relief flowed through her body and she felt so much more tired than she could describe, nearly slumping in Dr. Chambers’ grip. “Oop! Careful, you’re going to fall off if you slump like that. You must be tired.” Dr. Chambers commented, then used both of her hands to lift Sarah up off their lap and back into the carrier. She loosened the straps slightly, making it far more comfortable and only securing the shoulders and between the legs while Sarah just laid still, only moving her arms to not be stuck behind her in the hard seat. “Atta girl. You’ll be just fine.” “Thank you.” Sarah tried to say as best she could without straining her throat. Her eyes drooped, but she swore she could see the ears twitch on the vixen and a smile creeping onto her muzzle before she started to doze off. Sarah heard pieces of the debate, Dr. Charles’ familiar and grating argumentation that seemed to just drill into her head and speak of aggression, making her want to stir in place with an unhappy frown. She could hear the scribblings of Dr. Chamber’s notetaking that were almost as frantic. Then at long last, Charles’ speech was over and a mild amount of polite clapping was given before the mediator introduced Dr. Chambers. “Dr. Wendy Chambers is a professor at Solthera University who has recently reached her tenure. She has her doctorate in Human Studies and Care, with a masters in philosophy and psychology. She’s written two books in a series labelled ‘Your Little and You’, focusing on the developmental cycle and care of young furs and humans alike, with her second book being an emphasis on the differences in approaches for human care and additional tactics for bringing out the most out of them based on personality while encouraging flexibility. Everyone please welcome Dr. Wendy Chambers!” Sarah wanted to stay awake as she kept repeating that name to her mind over and over. And yet, her eyes continued to droop and her body refused to let her shift in place so she could make herself stay awake.  “Wow, that was a generous introduction.” Dr. Chambers chuckled, getting a few chuckles in turn. “Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to thank our gracious hotel staff for their part in helping host this event as well as Dr Charles Stanley for providing us with their perspective. Now, the debate topic, ‘Humans and Their Place in Society,’ can be broadly answered and in its current form, no single answer is technically correct. Each society is going to have its own measure of where that should be based on their own differing goals. Fortunately, in our talks before the debate, we agreed to narrow this topic to cover what the best place for Humans ‘should’ be, more than where they currently ‘are’ and with respect to our societal benefit. Any discussion about where society is now or what the current laws are, save for a comparison to the ideal or to demonstrate the point, would be outside the scope of our topic today. So let’s keep in mind where humans ‘should’ be as we cover the benefits, their behaviors, and-”  

Hi Little Miss Nappy, just where abouts in the UK are you based my little love ? Baby Vivianne (aka Vivianne Tv)

I think purple is such an under-rated color in the ABDL space.  I have a couple of different brands that have purple diapers that I really like.  The first is the Forsite Stars and CutieplusU each have purple diapers in their line up.  

thanks for the update, Luci seems to be sliding more into the role now....

After breakfast, Annie turned to Kayla, “Sweetheart, it’s time to get ready for the trip. Get dressed appropriately and tell me if you need a diaper change. You should start the trip in a clean one though.” Fred stood up and went packing everything for the picnic.