Kit finally trimmed the loose thread as warmth blossomed in his chest. “I like you a lot too, but I don’t know about making these cock cages for my whole life. It has to stay on for a year, so I think Trig would only give me short breaks in between. Lifetime chastity isn’t something I’m into, and I don’t think I could get over that no matter how much I like being a good slave. I wouldn’t be into it even for another year.”
“He could find other people willing to help make them since the lord will give us funding once he sees this one works,” said Riju. “There are men into extended or permanent chastity, and I’m sure if they were paid, plenty might be willing to do it for a year or even two, and that’s two cock cages right there. They won’t be cheap because they take so long to make, but we’ll have a few to sell now and then.”
“Maybe I could stay under a different contract,” said Kit. “I really do like being here with you both.”
He liked Riju more than Trig, although he wouldn’t say it out loud. It seemed kind of unfair to Trig to say so.
“Maybe you should take time by yourself and figure out what you truly want from a Master. I know it’s more about serving in that kind of relationship, but the slave has wants and needs too.”
“Maybe I should.”
Riju leaned over to kiss his cheek. “If you stay here, we could make more dolls too.”
“I’d like that. I need to sew better.”
It still wouldn’t be forever since Riju and Trig’s relationship seemed pretty solid, and they might not want a third for a permanent poly relationship. They seemed to prefer temporary lovers for periods of time. “I guess you two will get married someday, huh?”
Riju’s eyes widened, and he quickly looked away as he adjusted his spectacles. “Uh, that’s…I don’t want to talk about it.”
Kit fidgeted with the dress. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to pry into your business if it’s a private thing...”
“It’s not you. It’s just…marriage is a bit complicated for different reasons. Things can change.”
Kit didn’t see why. They were practically as good as married already since they’d been together for years and aligned their desires. Then again, Kit wasn’t about to get married, so he was likely missing something important about the dynamic. It also wasn’t his business if two people got married or not, so he wouldn’t poke Riju for more answers.
The dress was passable once Riju turned it right side out. Kit put it on his doll and held her up by the arms so he could try to make her dip a curtsy.
“She’s so cute.”
“If you want to sew better and learn different stitches, you could start with samplers,” said Riju. “I did a couple of those.”
“Like with the alphabet?”
“Yeah, and you can do whole letters in different types of stitches. If you do a couple of those, your skills will improve. You should ask Trig if you can have that stuff. I've got a little book on stitches you could use, and I'll help you.”
“Thanks, Riju!”
***
“You want to make doll clothes?”
“Yeah, I like it, Master. I need to improve my sewing first.”
Trig raised an eyebrow as he sat behind the counter. “I don’t want you starting a huge collection of dolls too. Riju’s already got so many, and what are you going to do with a bunch?”
“It’ll take me a bit to get better at stitches, and I wouldn’t finish a sampler very fast, Master. I promise I won’t make a bunch of dolls.”
“Fine. You can go into Raven’s Landing with Riju if you want to buy sewing supplies or whatever. Wait until your nipples feel better. I don’t think you should wear a shirt until they're healed, especially if you sweat. Riju buys cloth and thread from a shop nearby, and he can show you where it is. They have better deals than most of the places around here.”
“Thank you, Master.”
“Why do you even like sewing doll clothes?” asked Trig. “Dolls are for kids, and I know he likes them…he’s different in his head.”
Kit shrugged. Something about the way Trig said the last part rather irritated him, not that he’d dare speak his mind. “It’s fun, Master, and it interests him. I like sharing it with him.”
Trig sighed. “All right, Kit. You could share other things.”
Or they could share what Riju liked since he’d been excited to do it with Kit, and it had turned out to be so much fun.
