Arrow

"The brand is impersonal; the collar is intensely personal; the brand marks him property; the collar proclaims whose property he is . . . the brand relationship to the free man is institutional; the collar relationship, on the other hand, is an intensely personal one."

- Eye contact is forbidden with anyone but his Master. Eyes are cast downward, posture loose but firm and display submission in all ways. - Arrow is forbidden from touching coin without permission. If coin is given it will be taken with a cloth to avoid touching it or placed into a pouch. He is not permitted any coin of his own. - Colors are worn with pride but will never appear arrogant.

- His Master is referred to as 'My Liege' and is never called by name unless he is spoken of to another free-person. Master or Mistress is to be used with no one, other free-persons referred to as Lord and Lady. - Use of furniture is forbidden unless express permission is given. Arrow is to remain standing or kneel upon the floor. - Trickery, lying and excuses are expressly forbidden and will be handled quickly and severely.

- Sexual gratification is expressly forbidden unless permission is given by no one else but Master. During rentals, this rule may only be broken if given direct instruction/permission by his Master and no one else. - Respect is a must to all free-persons, his Master and his fellow slaves. It should be given at all times even when he himself is disrespected. - He is expected to greet his Master quickly by kneeling before him and kissing his boots.

Basic Skills Training Dance Moderate ability - 80% - The wolf is getting better and better at it, having learned the basics of ballroom dancing as well as more exotic dances. Ironically his time spent without wings taught him quite a bit about his own balance making him much better at it when he finally did get them back. Sewing This skill is being learned with Amenset. Arrow is being taught to mend clothing as well as create clothing, sometimes without a pattern to use as a guide. He has also taken an interest in quilting. Advanced level 90% He's getting good at it! Cooking Advanced level 90% - Arrow has always had a general knowledge of cooking having been primarily raised behind a bar. He is now learning more advanced meal preparation and is getting very good at it. No one can complain about his cooking! He has been taught in depth how to set a table and the proper placement of food to make it look as appealing as possible. The wolf has gone from bar food to family meals.

intermediate skills training Instruments Piano - Master level - Arrow practices the Piano every day for at least one hour. Occasionally extra practice is given if free time is available. He enjoys this practice time and considers it a hobby as well. Violin - Advanced - 85% - Arrow is still learning many of the basics of a stringed instrument. This was chosen for it's difficulty as a stringed instrument. This is something he is learning in his spare time and will be slower to pick it up than the others. Art Painting - Intermediate level - 80% The wolf's getting better. He didn't think he was much of an artist, however slowly his stick figures are beginning to take shape and blending of color is getting easier. It is now easy to see just what it is the wolf is painting. He doesn't have a natural talent for it as many others do but he is working hard and it's paying off Sculpting - Intermiediate level - 50% - He's getting rather good at pottery and other useful things. He's slowly starting to be able to shift his knowledge of the material and the knowledge that painting has given him into figures.

Household Skills Cleaning One could only call the Germaphobic wolf a master at it... He likes organization. If it is out of place it is not clean. He comes with a full array of tricks and tips and stains as well as dirt tend to bother him... He will not give up until they are gone. Service Arrow is very well versed in serving drinks as well as mixing drinks. He is finely trained to be fast with his serve and kneel before the one he serves, presenting the drink in paws with muzzle lowered. The same can be said with food, the wolf able to remember and properly present requested items. Household Management Arrow has learned on the fly and learned how to manage a household as well as business finances. He has learned to control the finances as well as make certain of shipments as well as deliveries. During a long absence of his Master, the wolf not only was able to keep business afloat but also make certain that the home flowed well in his absence.

Natural Abilities

Firestarter - 90%- He has figured out most of his triggers as well as learned how to control the initial burst of flame the moment his suppressors are removed. He has learned that by going for at lest an hour run before practicing, he is able to physically burn off enough energy that the build up is not so much. This allows him to finally begin to understand how to control it and how it works. He's still not allowed in the house with it though.... Fool might burn the Tether down!

Feral - 75% - He is now able to better control his changes to the point that he can go without wearing his suppressors and remain in his biped form for a long amount of time. This is not something that he was able to do before and the fact that he can do it now is something that the wolf finds great relief in. If it keeps up this way the wolf believes he will be able to even go so far as to take a face.

Kneeling position one: slave will tuck their feet beneath their rear, knees spread wide, hands flat on the floor with fingers straight and open. Their face will tilted down, their spine will be straight. Typically used for punishment.

Kneeling position two: slave will tuck their feet beneath their rear, knees spread wide and hands resting palm down on his knees. In this position the slave will look up to their owner or renter's nose and await command. Typically used when awaiting immediate command or reward.

Kneeling position three: slave will tuck their feet beneath their rear and bring their knees together, hands folded neatly in their lap. Their spine will be straight, shoulders square, and head in a level position, their eyes will not roam. Most commonly used when idle.

Table: Slave will remain on all fours with head down to allow for back to remain flat. Slave may be asked to keep one hand free to hold a glass or something else of importance.

Verbal: Stop or stay Gesture: Hand up, fingers straight and together, thumb over palm Verbal: Come and kneel here Gesture: Two fingers pointing at the floor

Verbal: Come here or follow Gesture: Two fingers making a come hither motion Verbal: Fetch -item- Gesture: Clenched fist with verbalized item name

Verbal: Be silent and listen Gesture: Single raised index finger Verbal: Go in that direction, go to that person Gesture: Two fingers pointed in a direction or at a person