Derrick listened attentively at the receptionist, and pondered. On one hand, a working vacation wasn't a part of his plan. But on the other... He sure felt good hauling those crates and statues. A part of him longed to do more of it, a part that grew more and more insistent as he continued changing. The receptionist did say that he would love to haul and pull, after all...
And besides, he felt so GOOD. He was tall and wide, his thick, strong muscles rolling under his golden fur. His new equine nose was much more sensitive than the old human one, he had no doubt he'd recognized this receptionist anywhere just from her scent, not to mention the handsome minotaur that stood by his side.
As he glanced over a fellow man-beast, he felt a spark of curiosity. Two weeks, mingling with such magnificent creatures? This was an opportunity Derrick simply couldn't pass!
So the boy turned man-beast nodded vigorously, shaking his growing mane.
"You want to be a worker?" - The receptionist smiled, and after seeing Derrick nod again, continued. - "Very well then. Allow me to enter your data into the system... And done. Now please, turn around."
Derrick turned around without a second thought, presenting his wide, equine rump to the receptionist. He felt something press against his butt cheek, and then a short sting of pain. Looking behind him, he caught the sight of a brand, similar to a brand on the minotaur's butt.
"Congratulations," - the receptionist grinned. - "For the next two weeks you're our man-beast of burden." Derrick happily nickered and leaned down to nuzzle at the receptionist's cheek. She laughed and pet his wide equine muzzle. "Good boy. Mel," - she addressed the minotaur. - "Care to show the newbie his quarters?"
The minotaur nodded. "Of course. Come Stud," - he beckoned Derrick and the horse-man obediently followed, his wide hooves clopping on the floor. The two went into another plain hallway and then into a great stable. Derrick sniffed the air and felt a sense of contentment and belonging. It was his home, his herd. Derrick let out a friendly whinny and heard equally friendly nickers in return.
"There you go Stud, your stable. Enjoy your working vacation." - The minotaur smiled and laughed affectionately at Derrick, opening a door and urging the horse-man in. Derrick's tail swished in excitement as he looked and sniffed around his stable. He could smell about a dozen other equiids, but the stable was mostly empty, as most of his herdmates were working. Still, there were two beast-men standing around, and Derrick greeted them with a great hug and a nuzzle. One of his mates gently groped at his butt and Derrick did the same. Soon all three were hugging, nuzzling and groping each other.