I was pleased that Kelly asked Kassie to accompany us to the house. She wanted us to be together as much as possible since we hadn't seen one another since Christmas.
When we entered, Kelly started to remove the leash from my collar. Kassie immediately said, "Kelly, would you mind leaving it on a while longer?" She still held the lead end in her hand.
"Kassandra, I am willing to leave it on my pet as long as you want to hold it. I take it that you are enjoying leading her around."
"Yes, Kelly, I actually am." She grasped my right hand in her left and held the leash in her right. It felt so good to have her holding my hand as we walked around the house.
My laugh was rather loud when she said, "Damn, Kitten, I wish I could have had you like this ten years ago when you were a teenager." Then she quickly added, "I mean collared at the end of my leash, not naked. Well, maybe that wouldn't have been so bad either." I think she was blushing.
A formal reception line had been set up in the main parlor. Kelly was first, of course, then yours truly, followed by Kassie. Kelly insisted that Kassie should be there because she was family. Everyone except Kassie had changed back into their 'street' clothes while we were finishing our photographs. As each person passed through the line, Kelly would greet and hug them, then introduce each one, that I didn't know, to me. They would, in turn, compliment me on my decision and hug me. I must admit it did feel strange, and awkward, to be hugging fully dressed women when I was still naked and, of course with a leash attached to my collar. I would then introduce each person to my sister. She seemed to act as this was like any other 'reception line' she had ever been in.
I nearly fell over when the last person in line approached Kelly. I was still hugging the one in front of her and not paying attention until I heard her voice. "I can't thank you enough for inviting me Kelly. I wouldn't have wanted to miss this for all the tea in China."
"Oh, my gawd, Barb! I screamed. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming?" I grabbed and hugged her."
"Well, Kimberly Ann, or maybe I should call you kimmy now. I didn't tell you because I promised Kelly that I wouldn't."
"When did you arrive?"
"I've been here the whole time, Kim.
"But I didn't see you."
"I came with Allyson and Sam. I was their hooded friend. We wanted to surprise you."
"Well, you sure as hell did."
"They removed the hood while you were getting dressed for the ceremony." She continued. "I guess you were so captivated by your mistress, you had tunnel vision and didn't see me sitting next to Allyson during your ceremony."
"Hell girl, I didn't even see Miss Allyson," I laughed.
"You know, girl, I distinctly remember that when we were last together, you said that you would invite me to your collaring ceremony if Kelly permitted. Obviously, I have her permission to be here and, since you didn't invite me, I could assume that either you changed your mind, or you forgot your promise. At least your mistress was thoughtful enough to invite me.
"Oh, shit, Barb, everything happened so fast this week once Mistress Kelly asked me to commit early to her. Everything you and I planned fell apart. In the excitement of the moment, I did forget. Can you ever forgive me?"
"I wouldn't be here if I didn't already, forgive you." Even so, I'd like to spank your ass like you spanked mine, Kim."
"How long are you staying?"
"Sadly, I have to fly back tonight. I have an important family birthday party to attend tomorrow. Are you still planning to fly back next weekend so you can pack out your apartment?"
"Yes, at the moment, I am."
"Well, I will arrange to take off the following Monday and Tuesday to help you drive back?"
Kelly asked, "Would you like to kiss her, pet?"
"Oh, Mistress, may I."
"Absolutely! You have my permission."
I quickly kissed Barb and hugged her again. When I pulled back Kelly quipped, "Damn, pet, that didn't look like much of a kiss. I hope you did better than that when you made love. Why don't you give it another try?" I couldn't argue with my Mistress. Our second kiss was a slow, passionate, open mouth, tongue-involved kiss.
"I hope your mistress permits more of that when I see you next weekend."
"It depends on how she behaves this week, Barb."
"I'm not sure I believe what I just witnessed," Kassie said when I introduced Barb to her.
While we enjoyed refreshments, which consisted of cake, ice cream and Asti Spumante sparkling wine, and during a lull in the conversations, I said, "Mistress, may I ask a question?
"kimmy, unless I have commanded you to silence, you never have to request permission to ask me a question. Just ask. If I do not desire to answer I will so inform you."
"Do you plan to mark me, Mistress?
"Is that something you want, pet?"
"I'm not sure. I love you, and would accept it if it were your desire, but watching Sam being branded was very scary. I must admit, however, watching her getting her tattoo did turn me on."
"Well, as I think I explained, a tattoo is the mark normally used for Society slaves. The tattoo Sam received was the only mark Mistress Allyson had originally planned to use. But.as Sam mentioned, the brand was something she truly wanted. Mistress Allyson and Sam discussed it at length and decided it was right for them. Mistress Allyson decided the brand would be her mark and the tattoo would be Sam's. I would always want that to be a mutual decision."
"I appreciate that, Mistress, but what if the decision was yours alone? What would you choose?
"After watching Sam getting branded, yes, I think that eventually I would like to brand my initials on your ass." I must have looked quite concerned, because she added, "Don't worry, though, pet. I am not sure I would mark you in any manner before we've been together a reasonable length of time. For a brand, I would want to wait a year, or probably two, since you would have the scar for the rest of your life. A tattoo is a little more acceptable to do earlier since it could be covered over, or even removed, although not easily."
"What if I really want some type of mark now, to honor you, Mistress?"
"By 'now,' do you mean today?"
"Yes, ma'am, if possible. Or even tomorrow would be OK."
"I already said I'd want us to be together a reasonable length of time before I would mark you in any manner."
"Please help me, Mistress. If I understand this correctly, you get to mark me, and I can also choose a mark. You just said you would not mark me for a reasonable length of time. I take that to mean your mark. I just dedicated my life, and my body, to you, Mistress. I, truly, would like to have a tattoo to honor you,"
"I can't believe I chose to collar a slave who is so damn exacting," she laughed.
"I'm sorry, Mistress, but in my profession spelling a word incorrectly or using a wrong punctuation mark could be a bug in a program."
"You don't need to be sorry, little one. I shouldn't admit it, but that is one of the things I like about you. OK, let's assume that I might consider giving my approval if it were something inconspicuous. I take it you have something in mind."
I grinned and said, "Yes, ma'am, I do. Since I am an IT geek, I would like the bar code from my slave registration. The inside of my leg, next to your cunt, would be a perfect place. Nobody, except you, would ever see it there, without your express permission, of course."
"I do like that idea, pet, but I would want that to be my mark, not yours, even though you are the one who did the registration, and it's too soon."
"Then may I suggest another tattoo that I really would like, my darling, sweet, kind Mistress."
I fluttered my eyelashes at her. She laughed and said, "Flattery and sweetness will get you everything, little one." Tell me your idea."