A couple of people have asked, so I'm posting the list of Joe's previous owners, with pictures, behind the cuts.

A little explanation is probably in order:

I've noted Joe's age at the time he was with each owner; in the actual Commerce site, those would be dates, but I'm trying very hard to avoid those. Each listing also has a summary of the performance assessment submitted by the owner, whose name would appear on the public site. The exceptions are the ones marked "Redacted at owner's request"; in those cases, the owner's paid a fee to have Joe's record sealed and only accessible by Commerce or by law enforcement agents with a subpoena. The only thing anyone else will see is that Joe was owned by some unspecified person during that time.

It's never required for an owner to submit an assessment, but especially if the slave is sold back to Commerce, it's considered proper etiquette to give any future owners a heads-up. In addition to the assessments, Joe's listing would include several photos, including at least one nude, his measurements and vital stats, a summary of his formal training, a detailed list of his skills, abilities, and special talents--and, of course, his reserve price.

The information in italics is Joe's response to each owner (or, in Dylan's case, to his father). This, of course, is purely meta, and isn't written down anywhere, because Joe's not an idiot.

Name: Joseph Flanigan
Age: 37
Category: body-slave

Master Dylan Neal (Master and Mistress David and Sarah Neal)
(Age: 5-17)

[Redacted at owner's request]

And fuck you very much, Master Neal. I'd say "die in a fire"--but you already kind of did that, or close enough. Too bad you had to take Kim, Minh, and yes, even that asshole Blair with you. They deserved better. So did Dylan.

Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild
(Age: 17-19)

Joe is extremely decorative, but unfortunately, he proved to be much less functional than his training evaluations indicated. He follows orders well but is not overly intelligent; he requires specific, detailed instructions in order to complete any non-sexual tasks, and he is appallingly clumsy. He does show great enthusiasm for about his sexual duties, and in this area, at least, he performs with skill and enthusiasm.

What exactly were you expecting, lady? I was 19 and not done growing--of course I dropped stuff when I still wasn't sure where my hands and feet were half the time. What kind of idiot gives a kid like that a fucking Fabrege egg to carry across a tile floor? And why should I waste my intelligence on you when all you wanted was a pretty boy to show off to your rich, pretentious friends?

And FYI? Guys can fake it too; it just takes practice. I got plenty of that with you.
 

Lord and Lady Michael and Arianna Huffington
(Age: 19-23)

[Redacted at owner's request]

Ah, Lady Arianna. I actually felt sorry for you--your husband wasn't a bad guy; he was just a lot more gay than anyone realized. Well, and the part where he liked getting fucked was kind of a problem career-wise. But from what I've seen since, you're both happier now.
 

Lord William Smith and Lady Jada Pinkett
(Age: 23-26)

Joe was great. He's incredibly responsive and enthusiastic in bed. He's funny as well, and he gets along well with kids. He was always a pleasure to have around.

I'll always appreciate you two because you told me what the deal was up front. It was fun: you guys were creative in bed and you didn't take yourselves too seriously. Plus, you're both gorgeous. I liked hanging out with the kids too. Just...one thing. Stop hanging around with Cruise. Seriously--he's a) batshit crazy, b) a pedophile--I'm sorry, but anyone who's fucking 10-year-olds, body-slaves or not, is a sick fuck who shouldn't be allowed near anyone else's children, and c) did I mention batshit crazy?

Master James Spader
(Age: 26-31)

[Private sale; no assessment submitted]

It was really my fault. I was stupid; I know better than to believe things like "I love you" and "Don't worry--I'll never sell you."

Master Robert Downey, Jr.
(Age: 31-32)

[Assets seizure; no assessment submitted]

You know, you're a talented actor. Too bad you're more interested in what you can drink, smoke, snort, or shoot up than actually, you know, doing anything. If you're lucky, getting arrested will be a wakeup call. If not...well, I'll probably see you around.

Lord Steven Jobs
(Age: 32-35)

Joe's really bright for a slave, and picks things up quickly. He was a competent valet, even though I didn't give him much to work with, and from what I've been told, he's really good in bed. He does have a tendency to be lazy, so the important thing is to make sure he has something to keep him busy.

Love that that little qualifier on my intelligence. God, you can be such an asshole sometimes. Still, I did learn a lot from being owned by you, so I guess I really should thank you. The computer and networking stuff has already come in handy. Oh, and the truth is that the black turtlenecks made my job easier, so I didn't really mind.

Lady Carly Fiorina
(Age: 35-37)

Joe was one of my favorites out of all the body-slaves I've had, and I'm sorry I had to let him go. He's gorgeous, but not pretty; if I wanted pretty, I'd get a girl. He was always very attentive and enthusiastic, and although I know he really likes men better, I never had to think about that when he was with me.

I'd never want to actually work for you, but as mistresses go, you were pretty good. One tip: practice faking orgasms. Even with me gone, your husband's going to notice if you don't pretend to be enjoying it, and he's not going to be real happy.

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