Pleather-bound Heart

Paperwork. You could tell how a day was going to go based on how much paperwork was on your desk when you arrived. Unfortunately for Jadewing, hers was just screaming how she was going to have a horrible day. She slowly went through the stacks of paper, the annoyance building. She flicked a bit of her striped hot pink mane from her eyes and shook her head. The papers were all so boring, which made it worse.

As a member of the Las Pegasus police force, her job was sadly mostly boring. They rarely had any actual threats and she had been designated to desk duty due to being a bit too enthusiastic. She couldn't help it, she was a thrill seeker. She spread out her green wings, her namesake and different colored from the rest of her light blue coat. She longed to be outside on such a day. Flying through the sky, spinning in tight circles. Even though there was rarely any actual crime, she could still do a few stunts for fun.

Instead she was trapped at her desk, going through hundreds, even thousands of pieces of useless paperwork. She swore if she ever found out which bureaucrat decided it was a good idea to make them requisition EVERYTHING, be it flash lights, bulbs, batteries, and so forth, she would track them down and stuff some of the batteries down their throats. She wouldn't even requisition them, either. She'd get away with it, too, not a pony on the force would arrest her. Most of them would probably cheer her on.

She picked up the first piece of paper and cringed. Of course. Thirty five lines depicting a request for three batteries. For a flashlight. She slowly went about typing all the information into her computer, her eyes developing a nervous twitch. Worse of all, it wasn't even properly filled out all the way.

Maybe she'd beat them with a flashlight first. She'd ensure that was requisitioned at least. The paperwork for a lost flashlight was almost three pages long. She wasn't cruel enough to leave that for anypony.

As she typed, a small strand of her mane moved in front of her eyes. She pushed it back up. After a few seconds, it fell back down. She leaned back and let out a growl, before pushing it back again. Her job required a large measure of professionalism, so her hair was tied back into a tail. Unfortunately, the same strand of hair managed to escape every time. After a few moments she managed to sneak it back in with its brethren, only for a new hair to escape and fall back in front of her view when she went back to the computer. She sighed and glanced to her clock, hopeful her few seconds of distraction had used some time. Sadly, she was only a few minutes closer to lunch and her break.

With no other choice, she started tapping away and entering form after form. She tried, unsuccessfully, to find some manner of excitement from it. After all, this was an important part of the job. Celestia knows what would happen if ten batteries were taken when only seven were ordered. Why, it would be as if there was a second coming of Discord. Panic, anarchy. Bunnies hopping through the streets and devouring all they could. Houses flying upside down. Cotton candy clouds.

She was almost done with one of the smaller stacks when her phone rang. With a sigh, she reached out and picked it up. “Hello, this is Jadewing, requisitions. How can I--”

“Hello, darling,” a sultry voice said. The pegasus couldn't help it, her wings instantly went rigid and stood at attention as the blood rushed to her cheeks. There were a few snorts and chuckles from her coworkers.

“H-hello, S-Silverchain,” she said softly, struggling to keep the stutter out of her voice. Not that it would allow itself to be denied. She needed more time to prepare. “To what d-do I owe this pleasure?”

“I was bored and I missed you,” the other mare said smooth as silk. “I thought I'd close down the shop and we could meet for lunch. What do you say?”

Jadewing irked and quickly looked down at herself. Her uniform was spotless, her badge was gleaming, there wasn't even a single loose thread. She was perfect, the strictest drill sergeant couldn't have found a thing wrong with her. She grinned and quickly stood back at attention, trying to keep her wings down. They ignored her entirely. “I think I have the time,” she said as casually as she could. At least the stutter was under control.

“You paused for a few moments there. You were checking yourself out, weren't you?” Silverchain said with just a hint of amusement in her voice.

“No!” Jadewing said, her voice cracking at the embarrassment of being found out. “I-I was just checking my schedule. It's been a busy day, you know how it is. Lots of paperwork, all those things. I have time, we can meet. So, err, where did you want to go?”

“There's a new neighese restaurant that opened down town. I'll call you with directions on your break and see you there, okay darling?”

Jadewing nodded for a few moments, before realizing her lover couldn't see that. “O-Of course. I'll see you there at lunch. Bye.” She quickly hung up, letting out a deep breath. She heard the chuckles from the next desk over.

“I wish my wife reacted like that when I called her,” the stallion said before shaking his head. “As many years as you two have been together, it's almost a miracle.”

Jadewing rolled her eyes. “Our relationship is just… special.” She said before going back to her paperwork. “Sometimes you find the perfect pony you just click with. It's amazing what happens then.” The blush refused to leave her cheeks, no matter what she did. Fortunately, after a few minutes her wings did slowly shrink down and fold against her back.

The piles of paper were still tedious and boring. But now she had incentive. Every form she entered was one less form and a few more seconds closer to being with Silverchain. Though it made her hate it all the more. Each piece of paperwork seemed to be slowing down time, as if it was trying to keep her from her love. To stop her from being where she belonged. It made it all the more satisfying once she finished with the papers and tossed them in the recycle bin.

Jadewing glanced around as she stood outside the neighese restaurant, her eyes scanning the crowd. She wasn't in uniform, instead just wearing a plain black jacket. But there was still no mistaking what she was. Even though she had been delegated to a paperpusher so long ago, it didn't get rid of her instincts or pose. She was an officer to the core and she always moved and reacted like one. She could make herself appear as serious and confident as needed, no matter what the situation. Well, almost no matter what the situation. Right now she felt as if a hundred butterflies were going to rise up in her stomach in fierce rebellion of her choice of restaurant. But now she was prepared, ready to face Silverchain no matter what sexy voice she used.

She stood by the door and waited. Occasionally ponies would walk up to ask if anything was wrong, even the wait staff occasionally gave her worrisome looks. She merely informed them she was off duty and waiting for somepony. Sadly, she couldn't pull off looking relaxed. Serious and confident was easy, but loose and relaxed was impossible, knowing what was coming.

Then she saw her. A small bead of excitement went down her spine. Silverchain. The mare wasn't anything special, by most pony's standards. A bit plump, a bit tall. A purple coat and silver mane. An earth pony of all things. Most would look at her and think she was nothing special.

Until you looked into those cerulean eyes. Those were the eyes of a pony who commanded instant attention and respect. The eyes that could stare down a minotaur and have it rolling over onto its back. The kind of eyes that when they told you to do something, you dropped whatever you were doing and you went and did it. Inconvenient or not. It didn't help that she had her mane in a little bun and was wearing a small tie. She looked almost like a school teacher. Which, considering her real job, was almost lecherous in itself. However, her clothes meant most ponies never gave her so much as a second glance. But to Jadewing, she was the center of the world.

The two had been dating for years and, even though Silverchain was quite a few years older than her, she could never imagine anypony who made her even a fraction as happy. They shared a quick hug that lingered just long enough for the elder mare to rub a hoof between her wings and allow the pegasus a deep smell of that strawberry shampoo she used. When the hug was broken, it left her craving more and the light embers of longing burning in her stomach. Despite what she'd told her coworker, sometimes she wondered how they had such chemistry after so many years.

“So, what made you decide this place?” Jadewing asked before moving to hold the door open for the earth pony, motioning inside.

“You mentioned you wanted some noodles last night, so I decided to look for someplace new.” Silverchain stepped by a few tables before finally stopping and motioning to one. “Let's sit here,” she said casually. There was just a small hint of an order to it, which made Jadewing quickly jump to it and take her seat. Fortunately, her wings were managing to, barely, keep flat on her back.

Silverchain watched her lover for a few moments, before taking a seat as well. She adored the little outings like this one, even if they were short. Sometimes work could be boring, but giving each other something to look forward to made the jobs all the easier. Her eyes stroked over the pegasus' body, scanning over each and every inch of her.

She finally decided what to say. “I see you've polished your badge again, it looks nice. Your uniform looks perfect, as usual.” It brought another flare of red to the other mare's cheeks. She found little compliments like that to be very effective in keeping her lover happy. Celestia forbid the mare ever think the Silverchain was getting bored of her, or failed to notice when she prettied herself up. Besides, it was an easy way to bring joy to her pet's life that had benefits far in excess of the required effort. “How has your day been? Have they changed any of their policies, or do they still have that... silly rule in effect?”

Jadewing groaned and barely managed to keep herself from slamming her head on the table. “It's as bad as ever. Three pages for a new hat. Three. Pages. Whoever okayed this new system belongs in tartarus. I hear it gets really hot and the ponies working those divisions get only a few weeks of vacation time a year.” She looked over the earth pony again. “Sooo, how about you? What have you been doing? How's the shop? Any new clients? Any new toys?”

Silverchain gave a light chuckle. “I'm afraid not, dear. I've mostly been dealing with paperwork as you have. Running one's own ship has its fair share.” She paused at the look of disappointment in her lovers eyes. “However, I may have one new pony interested in fencing their wares. I'll find out later this week. That will mean we have to... test some of their products, of course. I do hope you won't mind.”

Jadewing's wings shot out quickly, making her blush. “T-that would be f-fine,” she squeaked softly, her gaze lowering. She tried to hold back a shudder as she imagined what this new client might sell. Despite Silverchain's respectable, almost school teacher-ish, attire, she was anything but. She was the owner of an adult sex shop, the Pleather-bound Heart. The shop barely broke even on its own, but it did bring her other bonuses. The majority of the income came from setting ponies up, buyers to designers. If there was anything a pony wanted built, special order especially, they could come to Silverchain and she could find the right creator. She made a modest finders fee, of course, but most ponies were so grateful and willing to spend a lot of bits to have their fantasies turned into reality that they didn't mind. Many of the designers were happy to give her the cut as well, considering finding clients could be a difficult task at times. Especially for those who liked to keep their identity secret.

It helped that Silverchain made sure to buy and test the wares of her clients before suggesting them to customers. It tended to end with a night of sweat, passion and Jadewing's loins begging for both mercy and more. New clients were always an exciting time for both of them and it made her wings impossible to lower.

“W-what kind of t-toys do they m-make?” Jadewing asked, squirming in place as she chided herself for the tremble in her voice.

“Relatively tame compared to some we've tried. But not something we should discuss in... such a public venue,” Silverchain said with just a hint of tease in her voice. While she was excited as well, she had long ago learned to suppress her thrills. She'd learned that feigning indifference had a tendency to bring her lover's emotions to the forefront. It brought her such a thrill seeing the pegasus squirm in her seat like a filly caught cheating on a test. The fact her wings were stiff as steel rods made it all the more delicious.

Watching the mare so bothered made Silverchain want to slide out of the booth and sit besides her, kissing, nibbling, stroking that sensitive place just under her chin. To turn those smoldering embers into a raging inferno of desire and lust. Alas, in such a public atmosphere it could cause all kinds of problems at the pegasus' job. She loved the mare far too much to risk getting her in trouble. Instead, she had to settle for watching her squirm and struggle to get her wings under control.

Jadewing glanced up into her lover's eyes and couldn't suppress her own smile. Even though she knew Silverchain thought she suppressed it so well, the pegasus could still see the desire and lust burning behind those cerulean eyes. She wished they were back home so they could adequately display their affection for each other, to stroke and caress each other. Her eyes slowly went down the earth pony's body, stopping for a moment on her elbow, where she knew the mare was quite sensitive. A knowing grin formed on her lips and she was rewarded with just the smallest of red tinging her lover's cheeks. She sometimes wondered if the mare could read minds and could see the visions of her stroking a hoof down between her shoulder blades in that cute little region where wings would be if she were a pegasus. It was a little startling just how sensitive it was for an earth pony.

Jadewing was so lost in her thoughts she barely noticed when the waiter came up to refill their drinks. Funny, she didn't remember downing it, though she wasn't surprised. She felt like she could drink a whole sea at this point. She gave a gentle nod to the questioning look she received from the earth pony. Silverchain ordered for them, before the waiter walked away.

Normally she'd order for herself, but she really didn't feel like talking to anypony but Silverchain right now. Besides, it excited her a little bit, wondering what her lover would choose for them to eat. She'd probably tried in one variation or another everything on the menu, but it still brought a little thrill, the wonder of what she might get.

“You're awfully quiet, is everything okay?” Silverchain finally asked, breaking the silence and making the pegasus jump.

“S-sorry, just thinking,” Jadewing said with a small smile. “How much paperwork do you have? It's not too much, is it?”

“Worry not, my little pet,” Silverchain said softly. “I'll be nothing but attentive tonight. I might have to work on it this weekend, but it should be done by then.”

“If you want, I can cancel my trip and--”

“I won't hear of it,” Silverchain said firmly before reaching out to gently rub her lover's hooves. “I know you've been looking forward to this trip for ages.” A grin spread across her lips. “But, it does mean the world to me that you would offer.”

“But if you're going to be home doing boring paperwork, I--”

“I am a grown mare, I can take care of a little paperwork. Don't fret, darling. It's boring, not difficult. It should be done long before you get home, cancelling a trip over something so trivial would be horrible. Besides, the guilt of making you miss the trip would tear me apart far worse than a few pieces of paper would.” She gently drew the hoof up to place a little kiss on it. “I will be fine.”

Jadewing sighed before giving a little nod. “Fine. But when I get back, I'm helping you with it if there's any left. Deal?”

“Of course, darling. I know better than to argue with an officer.” A grin formed over her lips. “Especially one as cute as you. Now, how about we discuss your work a bit more? I know there's more you want to say. No hiding things from me.”

The pegasus sighed. “Ugh, it's horrible. Ever since they put this new policy in effect, no pony wants to do anything with it. Half the forms are improperly filled out, which means I have to separate the good ones from the bad ones, then track down the ponies who filled them in wrong and get the right information. I think this entire thing is just to justify the sheer amount of bits they spent setting up this new system. As if we don't know the only reason it was used is because the company that designed it is owned by one of the nephews of the mayor. So then I have to spend twenty to thirty minutes finding them and...”

Silverchain sighed as she looked down at the paperwork covering the glass case. The shop was devoid of natural light, the windows across the room covered in thick, heavy curtains. Behind her was a bead draped doorway to the back room. The bulk of the shop was taken up by three large cases, with the two walls on the side covered in shelves as well.

The shelves against the wall, furthest from the door, were lined with assorted porn videos ranging from amateur to the barely legal, all neatly categorized and stacked together. The shelves closest to the door were lined with the more 'tame' toys, or at least more recognizable. Gags ranging from ball to tube. Just past the gags were the hoofcuffs, saddles, gentle flogs, collars, everything a beginner might need for their first few experiences. The three cases were tightly locked and held the more expensive, and oftentimes larger materials. Near the center was a fully put together wooden pony, suspended by metal chains, saddled and properly gagged. From there, the devices just got more elaborate.

The shop was kept nice and cool, keeping anyone from getting too hot and excited. The front case that she was leaning against had some of the tinier, almost jewelry like toys. Cock rings, piercings, clamps and even a chastity belt embedded with gemstones. On top of the counter was a large binder, filled with pictures of custom devices that could be ordered.

Despite the shop's rather risqué nature, the scent was gentle and soothing. A hint of oiled leather was the only naughty thing that could be picked up from the gentle vanilla. She considered the scent just as important as the lighting and temperature. She'd, unfortunately, been to quite a few shops like her own that smelled of nothing but sex and sweat, nearly making her sick.

The door jingled, drawing her eyes up. A young mare, wearing a large jacket and a hoofball cap, quickly stepped inside and closed the door behind her. While it was hardly scorching outside, it was still a hot day and Moriah imagined the jacket must have made the poor mare feel like sizzling hay bacon. Her light red coat and brown mane were soaked in sweat.

Silverchain stacked up the papers and slid them to the side before giving the mare a gentle smile. “Hello, dear, how can I help you today?”

“W-what? Help? O-oh, ummm, no need. I-I'm just browsing. D-don't mind me,” the mare said softly as she lowered the cap over her eyes.

“I see...” Silverchain said warily. “I'll need to see your ID, please.” To her surprise, the mare didn't bolt. Instead she walked forward and pulled out her card and slid it onto the counter. She glanced down to make sure it wasn't fake and the date was correct, before giving a nod. “Very well. Is there anything in particular you're looking for?”

“Err, well, i-it's not for me. I-I have a friend, he's a uhhh, well, err...” The mare shuffled from hoof to hoof a bit. Silverchain noted the small edge poking against the cap. A unicorn. “He's a pegasus and, he uhhh... he wants to try some things. Some new things. It's his first time and, well, errr, he's too shy to get these things himself. So, well, h-he asked me.”

“I see,” Silverchain said with a knowing smile. She stood up straight and put on her confident, dominant stance. “Do you know what your friend is into? What he has been most interested in trying?”

“He's into some really weird things. He saw this video and now he wants to be tied up, saddled and gagged,” she said obediently, quickly reacting to the dominant presence. “I think the entire thing is creepy, but if it makes him happy I'll give it a try.” Her cheeks turned red. “I-I mean, I'll get him the things he wanted.”

“I see. I may have a few things that can help.” Silverchain stepped out from behind the counter to move besides the mare. She stood a little taller than the unicorn, which helped keep her air of dominance. “I am curious why you find it creepy?” She kept her voice calm but firm as she led the mare towards the video section.

“Well, err, no offense. But it just seems like the kind of thing that leads to swinging or sex clubs. Or even dressing like a fairy and trying to have... fun in the woods.”

Silverchain nodded knowingly. “I see, I see. Well, I would be lying if I said it never leads to that, but that is only a group. Many of the ponies that lead to that were seeking that even before hoof.” She reached out to pull a video out. “Now, for many like myself, it is about the trust and faith between the two ponies. Many ponies find it exciting to have somepony that they can be at the mercy of and helpless before, and know they're still safe.” A small grin spread across her face. “As a matter of fact, my own lover finds it quite enjoyable when she's helpless and I test her boundaries. So long as I'm careful not to push her too far, she enjoys seeing how much she can take.”

The mare was aghast, her mouth hanging open and eyes bulging. Silverchain placed the video she'd pulled out into the young mare's hooves. “Here, you'll want this. Free of charge.”

“H-huh?” the mare asked, finally shaken of her stupor. “A tutorial? Isn't this a bit overkill? I was just going to get a gag for a few bucks and try tying him up later.”

Silverchain's eyes widened as the color drained from her face. “P-please... please tell me you did not intend to just use any old rope to tie him up with.”

“Well, yeah. I have some rope from our camping trip, I was going to--”

“NO!” Silverchain said so harshly the mare recoiled. “Don't... not even, no. Heavens child, have you ever felt those ropes? They are coarse and jagged! If you did a knot wrong, likely for your first encounter, you could end up cutting up his skin and seriously hurting him! Not to mention issues with circulation! They are meant to be tied around metal, not a pony's coat!”

The mare shuffled her hooves nervously, now holding the video in her magic. “B-but, it's just rope, isn't it? Isn't it all the same?”

“No, it is not. Hold on one moment.” She turned and trotted towards the door, glancing over the shelves. She stopped when she came to a long row of looped ropes, unhooking one and trotting back over. “Feel this.”

The mare did, before gasping. She unfurled it and tried bending it in all kinds of different positions with her magic. “It's so soft and smooth. Not to mention bendy. Doesn't it break easily?”

“No, not normally,” Silverchain said with a smile of relief at the mare's enjoyment of the new tool. “It's made so it won't damage the skin, unless applied too tightly. It'll also bend and straighten easily, even after repeated use. There aren't any strands to cut into the skin and if you wrap it around more sensitive bits, well... I assure you, he'll enjoy it far more than he would a course rope which would cut into and break the more delicate skin. Especially if he has any desire for you to imprison his penis or balls.” The crude language made the other mare jump. “Now, if you yourself were tied up, which do you imagine you'd prefer?”

“I-I imagine this one,” the mare said with another embarrassed smile. “I guess the other ropes are a bit... uncomfortable.”

“Good. It's fairly cheap, good for beginners. Make sure to keep a pair of sheers nearby and I'd refrain from binding him in anything too complex. Your first time I'd also avoid binding anything... too delicate.” She trotted towards the counter. “I, personally, make sure to always have a pair of sheers nearby no matter what the occasion.”

The mare gulped. “R-really? Is it that dangerous?”

Silverchain shook her head. “When done correctly, no. I've only had to ever use them twice in all my years of experience. Both times were for unrelated reasons.” She glanced down at the row of sheers on one of the shelves. “But when you are the one in control, you're responsible for the safety of the other pony. They sacrifice their movement and freedom to you, it is best their faith is well placed, no?” She gave a gentle sigh. “Now, the ones I carry here are name brand. However, just about any pair of sheers, even from a hardwood store, would suffice. You just need something that can quickly cut through rope with enough precision to not cut the skin. Now, there is one last thing I should warn you about rope.”

The mare nodded, slowly following after the earth pony. “I-I didn't know this was all so complex. What else?”

“Replacement is very important. He'll likely be sweating, especially the first few times.” She grinned. “Not to mention other juices have a tendency to... get on them.” She doubted the mare's face could get any redder after that. “This rope won't last very long, but it should give you both a taste of what to expect and determine if you like it or not. If it gets sticky or smells funny, replace it immediately.” She gestured to the video. “I'm sure you'll both be excited to start, but I'd suggest watching the video together first. Stick to beginner ones the first few times. You're both inexperienced and will be stumbling through things your first times, so it's best you take care and work together to keep yourselves safe. Better than risking some form of... incident.”

“You make it sound so boring,” the mare grumbled. “In the movies it looks so much more exciting.” She whimpered. “I-I mean, the way he was talking about it.”

“That's because you're both virgins at this. You don't just ram it in, the first time. You'll just end up with one pony having fun at the other's expense. Perhaps both of you upset, with a sense of unpleasantness all around. You want to take it slow and easy, ensure you both feel safe and happy. Proper satisfaction depends on it. Once he's bound and you've ensured that he's helpless and safe, well, there are all manners of things you can do to him. Let your imagination soar. For my lover, I simply adore leaving her helpless and bound while I...” She trailed off and licked her lips, the thought bringing a warm glow to her stomach. “Well, that is not to be talked about in front of customers. But I assure you, once he is prepared, there are countless things you can do for either your, or his, pleasure. With experience, you'll be able to try even more things. But it is best to take it slow, so both parties can enjoy themselves the first time. Otherwise, you may never be willing to risk a second time.”

The mare nodded, chewing on her lip for a few seconds before speaking up. “Like... what kinds of things?”

“Well, those are for you to discover on your own. Different ponies enjoy different things.” Silverchain rubbed her chin. “Though, on that matter. Are you familiar with safety words?”

“A little bit. It's just basically saying stop and then I stop, right?”

“Well, yes. However, it is very important that you adhere to it,” Silverchain said firmly. “When they say stop, you stop. You don't say 'just three more minutes' or 'a few more spanks' or even 'just let me grope a little more'.” She paused for a moment. “Though, I advise you to choose an actual safety word. For many, being able to say 'stop' and having it unheeded just makes it more exciting. But the safety word is the final word and cannot be over ruled or ignored. Both for the sake of trust and the safety of the one bound.”

The mare shrugged. “I guess. Frankly, I don't think it'll be hard to stop. The entire thing just seems kind of... creepy to me.”

Silverchain chuckled. “I'd advise keeping an open mind. While it is not something everypony enjoys, for those who find it tickles their fancy sometimes find it to be the most exciting acts they've ever performed. As well as creating a much stronger bond between both members of the relationship. Now, onto the gags.” She held up a small leather strap, attached to two long cords, one at the top and bottom corners. “This will latch around the head and can be tightened as needed. Make sure you keep the nose uncovered as it can hinder breathing. I'd ensure he doesn't have a cold or anything the first time, breathing through the nose is very important.”

“I see. So, that's everything, right?”

“Not quite. One final piece of advice. Make sure you use alternative means of safety words when binding his mouth. He won't be able to say a safety word while his mouth his covered. There are a few dominants I know who don't always use safety words, but those tend to be during lighter bondage times, with a submissive they have known, and loved, for years. Or with unicorns, though many I know enjoy having their magic suppressed as well. For the beginning, I'd be certain to keep something to alert you when he's had too much. A few I know like to use metal balls, usually with some sort of noise making substance inside, that the submissive can hold in a hoof and drop when they need it to stop. The sound is usually loud enough to alert the dominant that they need to be unbound. For a pegasus, you could even leave his wings unbound and when he's had too much, have them flap.”

“I... I see.” The mare gulped and looked around. “Do you have anything like that? The... things to drop.”

“Yes, but mine can be a tad expensive. To be honest, just about any loud, small object will do. I've known a few dominants who even buy small plastic containers and fill them with marbles or beads, which works great on a budget. But, if you want ones designed for the purpose, they're here.” Silverchain gestured towards a small bin under the gags, filled with little colored balls. She walked over behind the counter with a small grin. “Feel free to come talk to me when you're finished.”

She pulled out her paperwork and began writing more notes and information down, as she waited for the mare. It didn't take long and, to her pleasure, the mare had added both a pair of shears and the noise ball to her order. It always made her happy seeing a customer paying the extra money for quality. She rang it up and soon the unicorn was on her way, shuffling out the door with the big, brown, unmarked bag.

“Now it's just time to see if she enjoys it enough,” she mumbled before adding a copy of the receipt to the pile. “If she follows the videos, it should at least be funner than all this paperwork.” She groaned and rested her head on the pile. “But then, what isn't?”