IA: Ari Rescues Gabby from Stables?

"Alright, then," Ari said to Ruth, her smile conveying her appreciation as she accepted the leash. She let her fingers glide through Strawberry's hair, feeling the soft strands beneath her touch. "Let's get you out of here, my beautiful girl."

Remaining in her role as Strawberry, Gabby responded with a whinny, her head nuzzling affectionately against Ari's shoulder. Ruth, breaking character momentarily, couldn't help but giggle at the pair's interaction. "It looks like Strawberry has taken a liking to you," she remarked with a wink. "Have a great night."

Ari was pleasantly surprised by Gabby's commitment to the act. She patted the pony's head gently, laughter bubbling up from within her at Ruth's playful jest.

"Thank you so much for all of your help," Ari told Ruth as she stepped out of the stall, leading Gabby away from the stable. "I'll be sure to bring her back first thing in the morning."

As they were about to exit, Ruth hurried over and handed Ari some parchment. "These are the lease documents," she explained. "So if anyone stops you and asks about Gabby, you can show them these."

Ari thanked Ruth, hugged her in appreciation, and then walked out, tugging on Strawberry's leash, urging her to move quickly.

Once they had distanced themselves from the stables and tavern, Ari carefully removed the bit from Gabby's mouth. Gabby's tongue roamed over her lips, and she flexed her jaws to alleviate the discomfort. "Thank you, Ari. The bit is a bitch. My jaw goes sore after wearing it for days on end," she commented. Ari, understanding Gabby's discomfort, offered a sympathetic smile. "Of course. Now, let me untie your hands," Ari said, her fingers working to release the bindings.

As Ari loosened the knots, Gabby's relief was palpable. Ari couldn't help but empathize with her, imagining the discomfort the bit must have caused. She nodded in response to Gabby's unspoken gratitude. "There, better?" Ari asked gently, ensuring Gabby was comfortable once her hands were free. "We've got a few hours, and then I'm supposed to return you to your 'owner.'" She emphasized the word 'owner' with air quotes. "Let's go to the inn where I'm staying."

Gabby noticed the air quotes and smiled wryly. "Yeah, my 'owner,'" she echoed with a sly grin. "He's so full of himself. Other than that, he's surprisingly decent. His father is the one who drafted the treaty with the humans, you know. Let's go and get something good to eat. I've been surviving on kibble in the Goblin camp. When I'm in the boarding stables in the village, they do give me some 'treats,' but they have to do it behind my 'owner's' back."

Ari chuckled at Gabby's wit. "That's right, your 'owner,'" she said, continuing their playful mockery. With that, they continued their walk toward the inn, both sharing a moment of camaraderie.

As they approached the inn, Gabby suddenly stopped. "Ari, we have a little problem. Ruth gave us those stupid rules, remember? I'm not sure if your inn will allow you."

"I figured," Ari replied with a hint of exasperation. "I hate those stupid rules. Let me see what I can do. If they don't allow you in, we can just go out of the village to talk."

In front of the inn, Ari pondered their predicament. She remembered the rule that ponies always needed their handlers, or they would be confiscated. Turning to Gabby, she explained, "I'm going to step in and check if they would allow a human pony. Can you make sure you hide behind the haystack there?" when Gabby rolled her eyes, Ari sighed, adding, "If you're found on your own, they'll put you in livestock holding pens."

"Sure thing," Gabby replied, a hint of annoyance in her voice, before making her way behind the haystack without complaint.

Ari gave Gabby a sympathetic smile and a nod before turning towards the inn. She entered the establishment, determined to negotiate their way past this hurdle. The innkeeper informed Ari that ponies weren't allowed in the inn but mentioned there was an empty shed where she could take her pony. Ari explained that her "pony" was, in fact, a human female. The innkeeper chuckled wryly and remarked, "In that case, you could bring her to your room. Just make sure she doesn't make a mess."

Ari was grateful for the innkeeper's willingness to make an exception and promised that Gabby wouldn't cause any trouble. She thanked him and handed over a silver coin for his trouble, then asked if he could arrange dinner for two. The innkeeper readily agreed.

Ari was pleasantly surprised by the innkeeper's willingness to accommodate their peculiar situation. "That's excellent," she said with a smile as she accepted the key he offered. She exited the inn and informed Gabby of the good news, and together, they headed back to their room. Ari unlocked the door, ushering Gabby inside. "Well, here we are," Ari declared, her smile reflecting her relief. "Finally, something going our way!"

Gabby sighed in relief as she sank onto the plush bed. "I haven't slept on a bed in ages," she exclaimed contently. She gestured to her mittened hands, looking at Ari with a hopeful expression. "Could you please take these off?"

"Ah, sure thing," Ari replied, her tone filled with willingness. "Hold on."

Ari maneuvered around Gabby, positioning herself behind her, and then began to work her way up Gabby's arms until she reached the mittens. She paused for a moment, contemplating which arm to untie first. "Right or left paw?" Ari asked with a mischievous glint in her eye, her attempt to stifle a giggle ultimately failing. "I mean... Which hand, not which paw..." She couldn't help but chuckle at her own words. "You know what I meant, right?"

Gabby joined in the laughter, her embarrassment fading. "I know what you mean. Stop teasing me and take out the mittens. I want to use my fingers. It's been a while," she requested, her cheeks turning a faint shade of pink as she realized the unintended double entendre in her words. Ari couldn't help but notice Gabby's blush as she set to work removing the mittens.

"I'm sure you haven't used your fingers there in a while right? How does it feel to be celibate for so long" she teased Gabby.

Gabby huffed with fake anger "you don't know how difficult it is without use of your own hands"

Ari, removed the mittens from Gabby's hands and stood back. Gabby flexed her wrists and then her fingers and blushed again as she saw Ari observing her. Gabby was standing next to the bed Gabby was sprawled on. She scooted closer and flicked her fingers over Gabby's pert nipples, then drew circles around her areola in swirls culminating in pinching of her nipples. Gabby gasped, more in surprise than in pain and swatted Gabby's hand away. "Hey!.. just because I am naked, you cannot take advantage of me" she chided Ari. Although her words were reprimanding, Ari saw her cheeks turn a crimson tinge telling her what she had suspected all along. Ari exclaimed "All this is turning you on Gabby!..." she drew her palm to her mouth, giggling away. Gabby shook her head but said nothing.

Standing up again, Ari inspected the naked girl furled on the bed. She took her finger to her own chin tapping, thinking she asked Gabby "I remember these to be much smaller. Not that I ever saw them naked before. Have these grown in size? What were you before this mission, a 34 B?". Gabby's face turns hot red. She lifted her own breast in her hands, feeling them she nodded and said "Yes. Not sure what my so called owner and his ilk are putting in the kibble they feed me but they are bigger. May be 34 D now? Not sure. Do you know how difficult it is to run without a bra." she sighs. She then stood up, not bothering to hide her nakedness and said "Enough of chit chat. Where's our dinner? I am famished and I need some clothes".

Gabby rose from the bed, making no effort to hide her naked body as she expressed her hunger and the need for proper attire. "Enough of chit-chat. Where's our dinner? I'm famished, and I need some decent clothes," she declared with a hint of impatience.

Ari made her way to the closet, retrieving her travel bag, and placed it on the bed, unzipping it. "You can choose whatever you like. I do have some spare bras, but I'm not sure if they'll fit you now. I didn't anticipate that you'd need larger ones," Ari admitted, her giggle punctuating her words. Gabby retaliated by playfully hitting her with a pillow before sifting through the clothing options. She settled on a free-flowing gown, slipping it on while questioning the GC's decision to send them without their standard-issue attire.

After donning the gown, which reached her knees, Gabby curtsied with a laugh. "How do I look, Your Highness?" she quipped. Ari couldn't help but smirk and play along. "You look pretty, my princess, or should I say Strawberry?" she responded. Gabby responded with an eye roll, lamenting the lack of creativity on the Goblins' part "Those idiot Goblins!. No creativity.. Strawberry, Hazel, Raven, Snowflower... idiot!" She then announced her need to use the bathroom.

Ari playfully slapped Gabby's behind and teased her about using the toilet. Gabby retorted by taking a pillow from the bed and giving Ari a couple of playful smacks before heading to the bathroom. Ari chuckled to herself, quite amused by their banter.

As Ari waited for Gabby to return, she heard a knock on the door. Opening it, she found a teenage boy pushing a cart loaded with their delicious-smelling dinner. She thanked him warmly for bringing the food, and he skillfully set it up on the table in their room. Ari handed him a couple of copper coins, which brought a broad smile to his face as he left.

Ari began setting up the plates, eagerly anticipating Gabby's return so they could finally enjoy their meal together.

After a few minutes, Gabby came out with a bright pink face. Ari noticed that Gabby wanted to ask her something but was hesitating. "What is it Gabby? Had fun alone? You were there for a long time" Ari teased her friend. Heat colored Gabby's face as she whispered "It's not what you think. I cannot pee. Can you help?". Ari was perplexed - "What do you mean you cannot pee?" with concern in her voice she added "what is it Gabby?". Gabby was struggling to say what she wanted and Ari noticed that she choose her words carefully as she replied "hrmm.. can you stand outside the toilet and when I give you an indication say 'Mark Territory'? " Ari can see how difficult it is for Gabby to ask this favor. Her face is crimson in embarrassment and humiliation. Ari is not sure she understands this whole thing but decides to trust her team mate and ask questions later. She say "No problem. But you have to tell me later what the fuck this is". Her eyes lowered to the ground, Gabby mumbles "The Goblins trained me to urinate on command. My stupid body is refusing to let go without that command".

Ari blinked, taken off guard by Gabby's confession... "Goblins... they *trained* you... to... to use the bathroom on command?" Ari asked, her voice full of disbelief, but she quickly recovered, realizing that Gabby could use her help now. "Alright, sure!" Ari replied, trying not to let her shock show too much. "Just give me a signal when you need me, okay?" Ari added, her voice kind and understanding as she tries to put Gabby at ease. She gave Gabby's shoulder a supportive pat... and stepped outside the bathroom, waiting patiently for Gabby's signal.

Gabby rushed to the bathroom, still shame faced. After a minute or so, she said in a whisper "Now please". Ari did not hesitate and said gently "Mark Territory". She heard grunting noise from the bathroom. Then a dejected sigh and Gabby's voice "This is so humiliating Ari. No luck. Can you please say it in more commanding voice?". Ari flinched at the sound of Gabby's frustrated sigh... feeling guilt and shame as she realized how terrible she must have made Gabby feel... But she wanted to do whatever she can to make things better... and if saying something in a more commanding voice will do the trick, Ari was happy to do that. And so Ari took a deep breath, and then said "Mark Territory" in the most authoritative voice she could muster. Finally she heard a trickle and then a gushing of water from inside.

Ari breathed a sigh of relief as she heard Gabby finally manage to do her... business, and a warm smile graced her face as she listened to the comforting sound of water flowing into the toilet. "Are you doing okay in there?" she asked, her voice genuinely concerned and filled with relief at Gabby's well-being. "Did it work?" Ari inquired, attempting to keep her tone light and teasing while still genuinely caring.

As Gabby emerged from the bathroom, clear relief was evident on her angelic face. Ari couldn't help herself and enveloped Gabby in a hug, feeling immense relief that her friend was alright now. Words eluded her for a moment, but the comforting embrace said enough. "You feeling better?" Ari asked softly, grateful for the physical contact despite the awkward circumstances.

"This is so demeaning. When we return to GC, I need to edit this part of my memories. I never realized how effective the Goblin training techniques are," Gabby sobbed in Ari's embrace. Ari's heart ached for her friend as she listened, holding Gabby closer to let her know she wasn't alone.

"I'm sorry, Gabby... those Goblins... they're monsters," Ari responded, her voice quivering as she fought back tears. "When we get away from this godforsaken planet, back to GC space... we'll get you to the best facility to edit out these memories." Ari's voice may have been shaky, but her determination was unwavering.

Gabby gently removed herself from Ari's embrace, wiping her tears away, and feigned sniffing. "What is that aroma? Ah, I see our food has arrived. Let's eat; we can talk about this later," she said as she hurried to the table and took a seat, clearly famished.

Observing Gabby's ravenous appetite, Ari couldn't help but smile. "Go ahead and have as much as you want, my little hungry pony," she teased playfully. Gabby playfully furrowed her brows and tossed a piece of bread at Ari in response.

Ari's teasing made Gabby smile, although she felt a tad embarrassed. She gave Ari a sheepish look as she continued eating, appreciating Ari's efforts to lighten the mood. After a moment, Gabby decided to tease Ari back a bit. With a mischievous grin, she asked, "Would you like to try on the pony tack?" and added a playful wink.

Following their meal, the two teammates and close friends cleared the dishes and settled onto the bed. Ari took Gabby's hand in her own, ready to discuss the plan and curious about how Gabby had come up with her unconventional idea of letting herself be captured.

"Let's discuss the plan. Also, I want to know how you came up with this crazy, stupid idea of letting them capture you," Ari said, her voice soft and warm. Gabby squeezed her former boss's hand affectionately.

"You know, Ari, I always knew you would come looking for me. I want to hear all about what has happened in GC since I came here, and I will tell you my crazy plan. However, for you to understand and appreciate the plan, I should brief you on what has happened since I landed on this hell of a backwater planet," Gabby explained.

Ari nodded in understanding, offering Gabby a supportive smile. "That sounds like a good idea," she agreed, her voice gentle. "I definitely want to hear the whole story, so... whenever you're ready... please go on," she encouraged.

Gabby's smile returned, but it soon faded as she prepared herself for the difficult narrative ahead. With a deep breath, she began recounting the events that had led her to this point, her expression haunted as she shared the painful experiences she'd endured since leaving GC.