Shadow pov

We enter the room and as soon as the door is closed and locked, Master set to work. He picked me up and set me on the sink. For being so slim and wiry, Master was very strong. But I also must be light from lack of proper food. Slowly and gently, he started to remove the bands holding my hair.

Yes, he could have cut them and it would've been easier, but I was terrified of sharp things near my face and hair. So, slow it was. After my hair was free, I took my hands and frantically scratched my head, and fluffed my hair. When I was done I looked at Master and saw the relief and longing in his eyes, he missed his Pet.

"Alright, now let's get you out of the despicable garb."

I was so eager to get out of this that I was bouncing in place. I was ok with being naked in front of my Master because I knew he would never touch me in a way I didn't want. He took my dress and undid the corset, I was crying from the relief of it being off. Master moved slow and told me everything he was doing as to not trigger a flashback.

When I was fully unclothed he picked me up again and set me in the tub, turning on the shower, and began the difficult task of cleaning my battered body. When he was all done, he wrapped me in a soft and fluffy towel and set to drying my hair. We figured out the blow dryer fairly quickly and I was all dry in no time.

Master then helped me slip on a simple cotton nightgown for cover. After that we left the room and went back into the main bedroom, Master went to the bed and I stood, still waiting for an order. A moment later Master beckoned me to lay with him and I knew he wanted to pet me, I love it when he does this.

I neatly fold the towel and place it in front of the bathroom door before I hurry to join my Master. Master had put on some loose pants at some point and I lay comfortably near his midsection so he could pet me easier. As soon as I'm in place, I feel velvety soft fingers comb through my now silky locks as Master beings to pet me.

I snuggle to him in sweet contentment, the pure thankful joy of finally being with my Master again. Soon, we both grow weary at the soothing comfort and calm petting. Soon we fall into slumber with Master still having his fingers in my hair.

Loki pov

After Shadow closes and locked the door, I have her off the ground and on the sink. I was so ready to see My Pet properly groomed. I slowly start to remove the bands holding the pigtails trying not to cause much harm or discomfort. Once they were gone, Shadow roughly rubs her hand in her hair making it super messy. After she was done I set to work getting her out of the ugly dress,

"Alright now let's get you out of the despicable garb."

I like her in maids attire since it fits her nicely, but what she was in was not meant to be practical, only sexy. After it's off, I unstring the corset and watch as she begins to cry from being free to breathe again. I make sure to go slow and tell her everything I'm doing as to not make her have a flashback. The entire time I was cleaning her I grew more and more enraged, she had so many bruises and scars. What angered me most was all the handprint-like bruises on her hips. So I was right, my poor Flower had been wilted. Don't worry, I will nurse you back to glory.

After she was cleaned, dried, and dressed I was frustrated and tired. I lay on the bed thinking of ways to calm down, then it hit me. I beckoned Shadow with my hand as I always do and signal to the bed. Giving her a good petting session after so long without it will do the trick nicely. The eager look in her eyes makes me calm down further, proud that she didn't let their abuse completely break her. I watch her fold her towel and make her way to the side of the bed.

She climbed in and I was eager to pet her newly washed hair, her hair always felt the best right after it was dried. The moment she was in potion I had my hands in her hair, combing it gently. I was instantly relaxed, the feeling of her soft hair easing all my troubles. I started moving in small circular motions on the top of her head as I felt her breathing deepen and I could feel her snuggle closer as I myself began to drift to sleep.

_____________________

(A/N: Ok since so many people had a problem with Shadow sleeping naked I changed it. Now she has a nightgown and everyone can stop yelling at me.)