Dear Raven,
What do you plan to do if and when you run out of storage space for all these slaves? It must be hard to find jobs for all the ones not set on display. Also, what happened to the one hanging from the wall? It was really well made. Either way, I hope you find an answer to my questions. I visit your facility every day and I find it fascinating.

Your biggest fan,
Foxen.

Raven - "Storage space is not a problem at the moment. My Factory ships all over the world and the constant influx of willing slaves....or not so willing..is balanced pretty well. There is a waiting list that would astound you of people just wanting to volunteer."

"The one hanging on the wall...." *taps a claw, thinking* "Ah you must mean my secretary?" *motions to the shiny rubber coated female taking down his dictation* "She is doing just fine and you have my thanks for your compliment, she was indeed a good design." *pets her on the head with a wing*

"You are more then welcome to visit my Factory, tours are provided daily, just remember to stay with the group..."

A question I have for The Raven:

What drew you to starting up the Rubber Factory that you now have? Or rather, what motivation did you have in starting it off and planning it all out?

Raven - "I discovered and formulated the latex compound quite a while ago, more or less in conjunction with my growing psionic abilities. The human that I hired to write and illustrate my memoirs has plans for telling that tale so I will not waste my time and yours going into detail. Suffice it to say that it involves one of my best kept secrets."

"As for why starting up this line of work specifically? Well...to take over the world of course, slowly but surely my empire grows and countless individuals offer themselves freely into service for me, they may be sold to others for a time, but make no mistake, the ultimate control still remains in my claws."

Hehehehehe, not surprised at the whole taking over the world thing...seems your style completely. Though another question...

For those who DO willingly volunteer...are there any special benefits for doing so in the Rubber Factory, or where ever else said individual ends up as opposed to a non-willing person? Was curious since...hehehe...my spiderfox is one such individual and she was curious about such things and wanted me to ask you directly.

Raven- "Those who volunteer are entitled to a salary, prearranged before they are subjected to conversion. I offer quite a high pay grade which draws many of the volunteers in. This pay is funneled into a bank account set up for them when their paperwork is processed and held in reserve until their period of...indentured servitude is finished. Due to the mental conditioning that my latex employs upon the subject There is about a 84% return rate on those that serve. Those that are captured or serving a sentence get nothing of course....their time is spent serving out whatever debt they have incurred."

Interesting...very interesting. Then it seems the spiderfox made the right choice and should at least have some lovely benefits waiting for her at a later date...when all of the paperwork has cleared and the 'red tape' as it were has been cleared. I have no doubt she'll enjoy working as an employee there at the Rubber Factory, and do hope that The Raven will enjoy her...unique latex silk. After all, I'm sure that was a nice draw for him to want from her for his own uses, yes?

Raven - "I have plans for the unique creature, the almost material like qualities of her latex webbing will make for a fine additional product line that I have in mind."

Hehehhee, interesting. You will most certainly have to go into more detail about such a product line at a later date, and the spiderfox would be most curious to see what her silk ends up being used for...if possible.

Raven, is it hard being a non-anthropomorphic raven AND directing a company?

Raven - "I find that it actually makes things much easier at times. You would not believe how many of those I deal with underestimate me, against all evidence to the contrary. Those ..people..are that much easier to control."

"This...body..while not being the most advantageous, does free me of certain..wants and needs that seem to dominate most of those around me. And that is something I use to great effect."

"As for everyday tasks?" *floats a seed from a bowl on his desk over to himself and snaps it out of the air* "I do not have any complaints."

Who is your biggest nemesis? :D

Raven- "Nemesis? I have all but buried any of those that directly stood in the way of the Factory's growth. There might have been some trouble at the beginning, legal, political issues, but nothing that could not be smoothed over....or coated over..with a little but of work."

"There really has not been any person or organization that stepped up to cause a large problem. Of course there are groups like Freedom from Latex movement, but they are small annoyances, and often then not their fervor can be turned to my favor with a little manipulation."

Dear Raven, roughly how many slaves do you think you currently have under your lovly wings? and is there any of your slaves that you like more than most, or you have a few selections?

Also, what typical happens when a slave that is not a volunteer is done with thier payment, do they go on with thier life making sure to not stir trouble with you, or do they eventually come back to you as a volunteer?

Raven -"My current estimate of..employees is in the thousands now, spread out across the world in various positions, filling different jobs, not every slave is reserved for carnal enjoyment. I do have a few favorite, my butler being one of them, he has not deigned to show himself in my memoirs yet, but he is one of my oldest and most highly trained slaves. "

"The ones that finish serving their debt are turned loose to continue their lives, perhaps with quite a bit more training and skills that they did not possess before. However, many are subjected to a much more stringent conditioning regime then the volunteers and it is almost a guarantee that they return."

hhmmmm....i see...they get sexed up even more....looks around for something to steal and run away with...for a short period of time of coarse :3

What are you going to do once you finish taking over the world?

Raven - "Guide it of course, perhaps I might even look into expanding...I have had several...visitors from other dimensions, that most definitely expands my possibilities."

Hm, rather tricky to think of a question or so, but I do think I have of at least two for you Mr Raven.

Firstly, on the subject of those under your command willingly, what sort of contracts or the likes do they have to abide, this goes of course for those who are unbound in the latex you command and those who are as such

Secondly, from what I saw you mentioned being freed of certain "wants and needs" as a physically feral avian, but I am a bit curious then if you do not have some level of enjoyment binding your vast slaves and collections as you do using your psionic powers over said rubbery material?

Thank you for your time, yours truly
Stalker

Raven- "I believe that I have answered most of that question in a previous answer, however for those under my employ that are not joined with the rubber symbiote, they are treated like normal employees. They have hours and responsibilities just like any other worker, they are briefed on their level of clearance and are fully expected to hold to their agreements."

"I might confess to receiving some enjoyment through the psychic bond that I share with the slaves, but it is something that I can block myself off from and will never effect my judgement."

Hm, I see. Such makes sense I suppose, and granted I may have overlooked that questions answer a tid ^>^"

Granted though I more meant to the fact any enjoyment of having such control over them, but that does answer that a bit itself then

If I may add to the questions, you seem to have a fair range of selection of slave types, such as range from the physical labor, "enforcers" such as sir frisky lime joined of, testers and so forth. Do you have any particular "Favorites" of the various latex slave type alterations or conditioning?

Raven - "No particular type of slave is a favorite of mine, they all contribute to the continued growth of my company, tirelessly working at whatever task they have been designed to do, whether it be delving into a mine, cooking a delicious feast for a family, or 'servicing' others."

I see, fair enough ^>^ thank you of your time and much luck to your little conquests and so forth

Dear Raven:

Two questions.

First, are your slaves a living being covered in a rubber suit or does the rubber convert them into beings made entirely of synthetic material.

Second, how pleasant or painful is the process of being enthralled to you.

Thank you for your intriguing answers.

PS if your accepting volunteers to add to your thrall, I'm listening.

Raven -"My precious rubber is more if a symbiotic creature that bonds with its host, they are not 'transformed' into latex by any means, they are covered, inside and out completely, the living rubber binding with their nervous systems and bodily functions in order to take over the governance of them."
"The unfortunate few whom I have had to convert into my guard force however are not so lucky...they are permanently changed, their personalities subsumed by their conversion."

"Why make the process painful? I designed the liquid creature to allow it's host untold levels of pleasure. The actual conversion process I have been told is immensely pleasurable, provided that the soon-to-be slave does not fight it...if they do my creation has to take steps to subdue them of course. Pain is somewhat of a subjective term perhaps...sometimes in the process of conditioning the suit of a slave may drive them close to madness with teasing, etc, but not let the slave have any release or rest, is that pain? It is certainly necessary for some stubborn ones."

"I am always accepting applications for volunteers, leave your information on my company's volunteer site, or meet with a guidance councilor at the Factory itself."

Interesting, sounds similar to the spherical objects that a certain red dragon uses, some of which can give its wearer the appearance of the opposite gender. Someone who you would not want to cross unless you wished to join his thrall. Hard to say which one I'd rather join yours or his since both have a potential to be quite erotic.

It also makes sense that the conversion and conditioning process would at least try to use pleasure as motivation since this would yield a slave that is eager for purpose rather then fearful of a painful punishment. Needless to say when I volunteer, I will do my best not to resist and do what ever the voice says. Especially if the voice is preparing this one for a kinky Master who has abundant need of me.

Anyways, thanks for your time and I need to continue my search for your factory of fun.

Raven,
What would you do if I called you names? What are some good names to call you?

Raven - "I assume you mean a title, not insults....however you may address me as you would any businessman; sir, Mr. Raven if necessary. If you are employed with me the proper term is Master."

I did mean insults, but of course that's treading on thin ice.
So 'll ask this: Do things ever go wrong? Do you have unexpected or undesired results with your products? Do testers/victims/volunteers/employees ever encounter strange side effects? If so, what?
Or do you have brave or expendable testing crew to iron out all the kinks before widespread use?

Dear raven
There are other companies out there who do and research similar things or do similar things, even cai has a collection of unique plant life that could sway those you try too lure for your...world domination, do you at all feel... Threatened by these entity's that they could spoil your eventual plans? Also have the ability to summon and control latex with cai's body have managed to ensnare many.
For safety reasons ofcourse cai is not asking in person though he will state he does love your factory.

Thank you for such a time

Raven - "I have not encountered whomever you speak of nor heard about this fellow. I am well aware of a multiverse of possibilities existing, stretching into the infinite, so I do not concern myself overmuch with potential....rivals....if they become a problem, they will be dealt with. The world that my Factory and business inhabit has many different and varied creatures, flora and fauna, and non as-of-yet present an obstacle to myself, or my plans. If this person or creature that you are so interested in representing does indeed like my Factory then by all means I invite them to visit, I am positive that I can....accommodate them."

well this Cai is the one asking the question who both has these plants aswell as work for a higher power thus why he is speaking in third person as he is meant too!
but he does very much enjoy your factoy and will be touring, it would be interesting to see your flora and fauna compared to cai's own! :)

Dear Raven,

Where in the world do you find so much latex, further more how do you imbue it with a will of its own? Also, by chance would you happen to be hiring? My own research follows much in the same vein as your own and the opportunity to work with such an expansive and well equipped facility would be quite...Lucrative, to me.

Raven - "I formulate and mix my latex, the base of which I obtain from a large flower with transformational properties, the harvesting is somewhat of a risk for the employees that come with me, but with careful control and preparation are few accidents."

"I am always looking for potential talent to add to my research division, send an application in with a full list of all of your previous research and experience and it will be reviewed. Know that as an employee under me however your research belongs to the Factory which has exclusive rights."

Dear Raven,

I've been interested in signing up as a volunteer for your factory, but fear keeps holding me back. I'm afraid of not knowing what being in your employ will be like. Will you please describe the positions for me? Maybe having an understanding of what might happen to me will help me get over my phobias.

Sincerely,
Kiba

Raven - "I am not sure why you would be afraid, most of the positions available in my Factory are not required to be suited...of course there are certain perks that are offered to those who perform well."

"If you wish to volunteer as a slave, you will be given an opportunity to read through the contracts and things to expect."

To: The Raven
cc: Slavery contract

Dear Raven, it is indeed a slave position I was talking about. I would appreciate an opportunity to read about what will occur during my period as your slave and what my experience will be like in one of your suits in the event I do volunteer. I'm not interested in the money, but in the cause for furthering science.

Regards,
Kiba

Dear Raven

Will you every make a "part time slave" meaning like the wearer of your latex slave suits won't be confined inside his mask forever. Maybe have like a timer where the suit takes its full control of the wearer then let's him or her go. Any thoughts on that or do you only make full time slaves?

Raven - "There is no..part time...offered in my Factory, all of my employees are full-time and signed to contracts, they deal with sensitive items.. My..merchandise is either a volunteer that has signed up to serve for a certain amount of time, or a debtor who remains until they have finished their sentence."

Dear Raven:

What is the origin of your power, or more to the point...how did you come to be as you are?

Raven - "The human that covers writes and illustrates my memoirs tells me that at some point in the future that will be presented, unfortunately I will have to agree with him that it would be better answered in that way, for now, speculation and imagination will have to do."

Dear Raven...what or who was your first rubber victum and waht did oyu make them?

Dear Raven will the company ever branch out into other areas of business like warfare or private security,surely everyone wants a latex bodyguard

Dear Raven,
I have a simple question: "Why?"


-Yours truly,
Jeikukun

Dear Raven,
Do you think in spite of your latex control and enslavment of individuals who have voliteered or not that an enamy will eventually show up that you will nither be able to sway their opinon or be able to convert into a loyal thrall who may in fact one day wipe out your dominence or weaken it because the multiverse is a big place?
~Milicus

Dear Raven,
Sorry I'm late; I've been at my Grandma's for the past week and only just now read this journal. Anyway, do you have any plans/goals regarding the use of your latex apart from the slave trade? Are you considering branching out into world conquest? How do you control this living latex to begin with?