"I think it would be best if I were to get used to things naturally. I also choose to assist you now in any way I can, it's not like I have anything else to do." You said feeling slightly more confident than before.
"Very well then Kimiko, I have some basic things around here that need to be done, and you can help me. I'll ease off on the magic for now considering your body is still adapting, and is probably still unable to harness it for a good few hours at least." Brali said
You then heard a sound like a lock being undone, and the cage door opened wide for you to exit. You walked outside the cage, and approached Brali cautiously considering what she's done with you so far, and sat down in front of her. Brali then knelt down, and began petting you gently like a you were a pet, and it made you feel safer for some reason. You were still rather afraid though, and almost afraid of Brali and felt your body trembling as you felt her hand coursing through your fur.
"You are afraid aren't you?" Brali asked
"Well uh...fine yes I am, it's just that I'm not so sure I exactly...trust you yet Mistress." You said
"Hmm, maybe your abilities could be useful outside of normal combat, but maybe as something else, something more...interesting." Brali said
"What do you mean Mistress?" You asked
"I mean that you're not the kind of being who should be fighting with magic, but I have other ideas of how I can use you effectively. Like as a being that can just assist me around here, or use magical torture methods too." Brali said
"Torture? Of what variety exactly?" You asked
"Magical torture is unique in its own sense, pain, illusion, even transforming them into creatures like you, but more useless overall. Not to say that I tortured you or anything, your transformation was to make you into something equally beneficial for the both of us, and if you think about it justice can be interrupted multiple ways." Brali said
"I guess you're right in that sense, so what do I do now Mistress?" You asked
"Just get familiar with the lair for now, I will teach you everything that you will need to know in your field of magic. Also as a rule of thumb, as my familiar you must obey me, and protect me above all else for your very life is tied to mine." Brali said and you gulped and said,"If you die, I die then...fun. Alright then Mistress I will do as you wish. I trust that you will notify me if you require my assistance."
"As long as you're with me when needed then feel free to call this place kind of a "temporary" home. In my line of work we have to move around quite a bit." Brali said
"Noted, I'll do my best as your familiar." You said and Brali gestured you to leave the room, so you left the room, and into a side passage next to the cage you were in. Through the passage you saw a large living space that was a combination of a bedroom, kitchen, library, and a small dining area. You then saw another passage going off to the side, and when you walked through there you saw some sort of lab area, and a separate room with what seemed like enchanted glowing weapons, and wands. You then saw yet another passage, and it lead to a dead end which puzzled you, but you figured it was some sort of emergency exit that required magic to work.
You worked your way back into the main living part of the lair, and you saw Brali sitting on a wooden chair and reading a book. Brali seemed to notice your entrance and said,"I assume that you got a good familiarization of our living space."
"Yeah, and although I don't quite understand everything here yet, I assume that I will learn to with you." You responded
"Indeed, come here Kimiko," Brali ordered and you obeyed and sat on the floor beside Brali. "What is it Mistress?" You asked
"Nothing much, just that I kind of like you like this, and I just want to make sure you're fine." Brali said. You noticed Brali's hand motion to your head so you lowered your ears, and you felt Brali's hand petting your head, and neck. "I know this may be a strange question, but may I pet your tails? Not many animals allow that sort of thing." Brali asked, and you responded,"Feel free, I don't mind as long as nothing bad happens." You then felt Brali's hand pet your bushy fox tails, and then Brali spoke again,"You know you would make an excellent pet if you weren't a familiar, but being a familiar is mostly like that I suppose."
"I guess it is, and uh...thank you for petting me, I don't know why it just makes me feel....comfortable, and safe in a way." You said, and Brali seemed to smile.
"You know Mistress, you don't seem that bad, in my eyes at least." You said
"Well I guess you aren't either, but enjoy this while you can because you won't be seeing the same while we're cooperating." Brali said
You nodded, and let Brali pet you more, eventually you grew tired so you told Brali you were going to sleep, and she let you sleep on a bearskin rug that was at the foot of her bed. You woke up the next day and saw Brali was already awake, and stirring. You got up and stretched, and Brali saw you and walked up to you, and said,"Seems like morning has come Kimiko, and what's more is that your body seems to be ready for magic. There are many different types of magic natually, and today I will start by teaching you about......."