%title Party
:writing:novel:book:furry:sawtooth:fiction:erotica:kink:

In which negotiation does not do.

## Goals

* Each story should ask a question and explore the ramifications
* It should be hot, of course, but each story should be problematic in its own way, exploring the fraught relationship between sex and emotions
* The result of the previous point is that it shouldn't be a romance, even if it's not quite a tragedy
* Matthew is emotionally manipulative, Aaron sees it, but just doesn't hear anything from Erin to suggest she doesn't like it.

## Outline

1. [o] Party - The story of Aaron and Erin, Joan and Elise, and Matthew at a BDSM party, and their interactions.
    1. [X] Chapter: [Centerpiece](../centerpiece) - PoV: Erin
        * Aaron and Erin head to a BDSM party, where Erin is to be the Centerpiece, a bound fixture at the center of the party free for use (within limits), etc.
        * The couple are interspecies and want children, Erin, which becomes a potential problem as another mink (like Erin) shows up to the party.
        * Erin worries at first, but Aaron turns it into a point about which to tease her as Erin gets bound.
        * Before putting on the blindfold, Aaron pierces a condom in front of Erin, teasing that maybe Matthew, the other mink, will get it.
    2. [O] Chapter: [Hostess](1-2-hostess) - PoV: Elise
        * After getting Erin all set up, Aaron seeks out Elise, wants to submit because he's always being dominant.
        * Elise agrees, and takes Aaron off to her room, gives a bit of degradation and makes him rub her paws.
        * Aaron goes too far, Elise can't really do sex, just likes domming. They discuss boundaries and negotiation.
        * Joan comes into the room, Elise comes up with a solution of making Aaron submit to Joan while Joan submits to her.
    3. [.] Chapter: [Breeding pair](1-3-breeding-pair) - PoV: Matthew
        * Backstory for Matthew, about how he's exploring local BDSM scene after having moved to town for the job.
        * Winds up at this party on Joan's invitation, only to be greeted by Erin, only other mink, as the Centerpiece. Intrigued as a switch, as well as as a mink.
        * Goes through the motions with the rest of the party, making a pass at Joan and getting rebuffed because of having drank some of a pot (or pot-like) drug.
        * Winds up settling near Erin, refereeing somewhat and trying to get closer through the night, mostly winds up teasing though, something keeping him from acting
    4. [.] Chapter: [Hostess](1-4-hostess) - PoV: Joan
        * Aaron and Joan switch at Elise’s bidding, Aaron having to dom and Joan having to submit.
        * Joan more humiliated than Aaron, who is more natural about it.
        * Discussion on negotiation shortcomings at the party.
    5. [ ] Chapter: [Aftercare](1-5-aftercare) - PoV Aaron
        * Erin’s aftercare, brought out of subspace and doted on by Aaron and Matthew.
        * The three talk parenthood, decide to go ahead with the plan right there, but gentle, Erin on all fours over Aaron as Matthew mounts, scruffs.
2. [ ] Downtime - After the party, Aaron, Erin, and Matthew try and figure out a way to make things work. Joan and Elise try to figure out how to get the party they host to give them what they need.
    1. [ ] Chapter: [Couple](2-1-couple) - PoV: Joan
        * Explore Elise's sex aversion.
    2. [ ] Chapter: [Triad](2-2-triad) - PoV: Aaron
        * Talks on poly, roles and power dynamics, Erin is cautious.
    3. [ ] Chapter: [Couple](2-3-couple) - PoV: Elise
        * Explore Joan's needs.
    4. [ ] Chapter: [Triad](2-4-triad) - PoV: Erin
        * Relationship shapes (triad or V), how should Aaron and Matthew interact.
        * Erin feels pressured
    5. [ ] Chapter: [Couple](2-5-couple) - PoV: Matthew (over lunch)
        * Joan nominated centerpiece, Erin asked to be cohostess in her stead.
3. [ ] Party - Aaron, Erin, and Matthew agree to test their new relationship at the next party, where Joan will be the Centerpiece.
    1. [ ] Chapter: [Centerpiece](3-1-centerpiece) - PoV: Joan
        * Joan as Centerpiece.
    2. [ ] Chapter: [Hostess](3-2-hostess) - PoV: Aaron
        * Aaron starting to feel more jealous, seeks out Elise again.
    3. [ ] Chapter: [Breeding pair](3-3-breeding-pair) - PoV: Matthew
        * Stress about whether Erin actually wants to be in the relationship.
    4. [ ] Chapter: [Hostess](3-4-hostess) - PoV: Elise
        * Managing too much emotions going around the party.
    5. [ ] Chapter: [Aftercare](3-5-aftercare) - PoV: Erin
        * Mediating bruised relationships
            
