She taps her chin, still holding the whip. "I think she's learned a lesson."

"But was it the lesson she needed?"

"Perhaps we should give her a test."

"Oh, good idea."

Back to work for Lace, then... And surely she can work with her wounds still open. As a little reminder of what punishments await for failure, of course.

Whether she can or not, she's going to have to.

She tries very very very hard, nearly passing out a few times from how much she's straining against the noose. She's definitely learned an enthusiasm lesson.

Points for effort, anyway.

Worth some small reward, at least.

But not quite enough to get healing.

Their toy's been just fine without so far.

And prettier for it.

Mmmm yes. (She strokes Lace's hair, then digs her fingers into a cut on their pet's shoulder.)

She whines and squirms a bit. "Please mistress..."

"Please what, Lacey? Use your words like a good girl."

Squirm! "Can I have my reward please, ma'am?"

Aww, she can't resist that face.

Lace may have a small reward.

Eeeeeeee! (Wiggle!) "Thank you mistress."

Kiss!

Mmmm kiss!

"Lovely girl," she says softly.

Awwwww. Happy wiggle.

Pet pet.

Heeeee.

She's a very good and eager to please toy the entire rest of Eliese's birthday, even as the intensity winds down a bit over time. She helps Acererak cook dinner, even, and joins her alt in doting on Eliese.

Best birthday, best present.