It was the dawn of a new day, and Kaz wanted no part of it. The Corgi was in and out of sleep after a long night binging a new show he was crazy about. He knew he shouldn't have, but it was just so compelling. Kaz shifted restlessly, but eventually got back to sleep.
	*BANG BANG BANG*
	A few thunderous knocks awoke Kaz from his newfound slumber. The Corgi blinked tiredly a few times before drifting back to sleep.
	*BANG BANG BANG*
	Kaz groaned, slipping out of bed. He groggily slipped his clothes on over his boxers, stretching a letting out a long yawn.
	*BANG BANG BANG*
	The repeated loud banging jolted Kaz out of his sleepy stupor. He grumbled lowly to himself before responding.
	“I'M COMING! GIVE ME A SEC!” Kaz yelled.
	He shuffled out of the bedroom and into his living room. However, instead of walking over to the entrance door, he walked in front of the wall to his left. He pressed a button on the wall, making a loud CLICK sound, unlocking a mechanism. After a moment, the wall opened up outward, revealing a large Panda man on the other side. Or rather, the Panda was of normal size, and Kaz was a micro. Kaz lived in an apartment complex made for micros, which was the equivalent of a wall of lock boxes that you would find at a bank or a post office. However, these were modified inside to be suitable housing for small folk. One micro apartment consisted of two lock boxes worth of space, a living room and kitchen combo and a bedroom with a bathroom. The other side of the lock box apartment was where the entrance door was located so they could leave. The lock box wall side that opens up is when the landlord needs to speak with the tenant. The Panda landlord sat on a chair so his face was level with the opening. He spoke in a booming voice.
	“Good morning, Kaz.” he said pleasantly.
	“Good morning, Tetsuo...” Kaz responded tiredly.
	Tetsuo McGee was the landlord of the Micro Suite Apartment Complex, and was one of Kaz's normal sized friends. A year prior, Kaz was in need of housing desperately after losing his job and his previous home. Tetsuo, being Kaz's friend, offered him 6 months of free lodging in one of his lock box apartments. Afterwards, Kaz would need to pay the other 6 months of the lease, but it was a hell of a deal. Kaz accepted and was super grateful, promising to get a job as quick as possible to start making payments after the 6 month free trial period. However, the year of the lease passed, and Kaz never found a job. He did try, sure, but the area had an overwhelming employment hiring drought, especially for micro citizens. Kaz begged Tetsuo to let him stay there, saying he was still looking hard for a job. Tetsuo allowed it, since they were friends. The months kept going though, and Kaz got complacent. It wasn't that he wasn't looking for a job anymore, but the constant rejection jaded him a bit to the process. Every month that passed on the lease, Kaz promised he'd get Tetsuo the money and Tetsuo let it slide. Present day, the rent was due once again and Kaz owed 6 months worth. Tetsuo wasn't a miser with his rent prices by any means, but 6 months will add up to a pretty penny.
	“Kaz, bud, it's rent day again and … I have to remind you that you are 6 months behind. I know how … hard things have been for you, and I let you stay for free because we're friends. But … I am running a business at the end of the day. I need you to pay what you owe.” Tetsuo stated plainly.
	Kaz began to sweat a little, knowing he didn't have the money to pay Tetsuo. Kaz had been getting by thanks to other friends giving him money for food and such, so he only had a couple hundred dollars to his name.
	“Yeah … Listen big guy, I knooooow that I'm super late on payments,” Kaz began, which prompted a sigh from Tetsuo. “but I totally will have the money next month! I have a really good lead on a job, and uh … I'll definitely get it this time for sure! A-And I'll take you out for lunch! We'll be laughing about how silly this all was and everything will be fine!”
	Kaz was a hundred percent lying through his teeth about a job offering, but he just wanted to get through this as painlessly as possible. He really didn't like conflict, especially with someone who's helped him so much. Of course he felt bad, but what else was a micro supposed to do? Kaz's nervousness showed, not lost on the Panda's notice.
	“Hm.” Tetsuo snorted.
	“Well! If that's all you needed, I'll be getting back to...what I was doing!” Kaz spoke nervously.
	Kaz turned to walk back to his room, but that's not what winded up happening. Tetsuo reached into the room and plucked Kaz out by the back of his shirt between his claws. Kaz yelped and flailed as he was lifted into the air, rising up until he was at eye level with Tetsuo. The Panda's expression was blank, and he spoke flatly.
	“I don't think you quite understand what I meant. I said that I need you to pay what you owe. What I meant was that I need you to pay what you owe today.” Tetsuo clarified.
	Kaz was sweating bullets, he wasn't sure how to get out of this but he tried nonetheless.
	“I-I don't have it … today. But please, just give me until-” Kaz began.
	“No.” Tetsuo boomed.
	Kaz froze up, no longer able to speak as the Panda sighed and looked back with a scowl.
	“If you don't have the money right now …” Tetsuo began. “Then you will need to pay back your debt with an alternate method.”
	“A-Alternate method..?” Kaz stuttered.
	“Yes. Normally, this would have come up much sooner. However, being a friend, I gave you a longer period before it came to this. But I won't wait any longer. First things first, all of your property is now mine to pay off however much of your debt it sells for...” Tetsuo explained.
	“WHAT?! All my stuff?!” Kaz cried.
	“Yes. It was in the terms of our agreement. Though, I supposed you must of skimmed over those.” Tetsuo stated, pulling out the agreement.
	“But … But!” Kaz whined.
	“However, I already know that what you own plus whatever you have in your bank account is no where near enough to cover what you owe.” Tetsuo continued, ignoring Kaz's pleas.
	Suddenly, Tetsuo plopped Kaz into his other hand's palm. Kaz didn't even get a moment to react before Tetsuo began to strip Kaz of his clothing.
	“H-HEY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!” Kaz screamed out.
	“Well, these clothes are my property as well. But you can keep the underwear, I won't be able to resell those.” Tetsuo replied casually.
	“T-This is crazy! Please, I'm begging you! Don't do this!” Kaz pleaded.
	“I'm sorry, Kaz, but you had your chance. I'm going to take whatever I can to make up for this loss. Now, usually in this situation, I would bottle you up and sell you to the highest bidder …” Tetsuo spoke plainly, coming off absolutely terrifying.
	“S-SELL ME?!” Kaz yelled.
	“Well yes, Micros don't have the same rights as normal folks. It was also a possibility in your agreement, the fine print if you will.” Tetsuo gave a slight smirk.
	“N-No! Just let me go!” Kaz growled.
	“Oh, I don't think so, Snack. I always was amused that Snackerton was your last name. I don't normally do this kind of thing, but I think for you I will make an exception …” Tetsuo murmured, slowly lifting Kaz up over his head.
	“A-AH! NO NO NO! A-ARE YOU GONNA EAT ME?!” Kaz cried out.
	“Yes. I think I'd rather deal with you … personally. I'll eat the loss in profit, so to speak.” Tetsuo replied, then opening up wide.
	Kaz stared wide eyed as he looked down into the Panda's maw. It was a damp cave, filled with teeth and a deep abyss of a throat in the back. Kaz was helpless to do anything to stop what was about to happen.
	“T-Tetsuo! Please, don't!” Kaz begged in futility.
	“Sorry, friend, but your debt must be paid.” Tetsuo concluded, dropping Kaz.
	“AAAAH!” Kaz cried out as he plummeted down towards that Panda's waiting maw.
	Kaz landed on Testuo's tongue with a *SPLAT*, feeling the warm wetness all over the front of his body. He immediately tried to turn around and jump out of the Panda's mouth, but Tetsuo predicted this obvious escape attempt and snapped his jaws shut.
	“Leaving so soon? We've only just gotten started.” Tetsuo spoke around Kaz, shoving him into his right cheek.
	Kaz squirmed, trying anything to get away. It was futile, of course, as Tetsuo continued to lick and suck over him like candy.
	“This is definitely a unique experience, and you have such a unique flavor. I'll have to be sure to savor this moment. I have to get my moneys worth, after all. You understand of course …” Tetsuo mused.
	Tetsuo used his tongue to push Kaz all around his mouth to be sure to taste every inch of him, before setting the Corgi in between his teeth. Kaz cried out as the teeth came down on him, no where near enough pressure to crush him but enough to knead and gnaw on his body. Kaz whimpered as the teeth prodded and pressed on his body, exhausting his energy to fight back. Tetsuo flicked Kaz back into the middle of his tongue, the corgi barely able to move. Tetsuo sat down on a nearby sofa, leaning back and continuing to suckle on the Corgi. Kaz began to feel dizzy and overheated from his time in the Panda's mouth. Tetsuo smirked to himself as he no longer felt Kaz resisting. He continued this for quite some time, Kaz exhausted and soaked to the bone in saliva. Eventually, Tetsuo felt he had had enough fun with this part, and proceeded to move to the final step.
	“Well Kaz, this has been wonderful. However, it's time for your repayment …” Tetsuo whispered, tilting his head back.
	Kaz couldn't even muster the strength to resist as he watched helplessly as he slid towards Tetsuo's awaiting throat.
	“N-No … No, please … NOOO!” Kaz yelped.
	The corgi slowly slide into Tetsuo's throat and, as the Panda felt him enter, swallowed hard.
	*GLUCK* …
	The sound was loud and wet, pushing Kaz down into Tetsuo's neck as a bulge. It slipped down slowly until it finally disappeared into Tetsuo's chest.
	“Ahhhhhhhh …” Tetsuo sighed out.
	Tetsuo looked down at his belly, putting a hand on it and smirking.
	“Well Kaz, that is a debt paid. Thank you for your contribution.” Tetsuo grinned, licking his lips.
	After a moment, he felt the air come up his throat from Kaz entering his stomach, letting out a loud belch.
	*URRRRRRP*~
	“Heh, excuse me.” Tetsuo chuckled.
	Tetsuo then began the process of cataloging all of Kaz's belongings, knowing full well the Corgi was stewing and digesting in his gut. How it must feel for Kaz, Tetsuo wondered. Oh well, he was just food now after all, albeit a very expensive snack. As Tetsuo thought, Kaz's belongings plus what he pulled from his bank account wouldn't nearly be enough to cover the amount Kaz owed, barely half of it. However, Tetsuo didn't mind too much in the end. The experience he had with Kaz was worth it and, in a way, Kaz would be with him forever. That, in it of itself, was quite the profit.