i had 2 slaves i enslaved named Kendra and Alexis, then bought a half succubus slave name aellajyx, and after going to lilaya's house and setting upo a room for her with the double bed, room service and obedience trainer, i then went and channged her nipples from blue to pink, same with her nails (cuz, really, blue? is she suffocating?) then went to her job. it seemed like she was idle, so i switch her to bedroom, and selected night duty for her. i then hit back, and then went to kendra, and made sure she wasn't on bedroom duty, and it was totally selected. i went to alexis and the same thing happened. no matter what job they might have had, if i select a particular job for one, it sticks to all of them.
i have not tried to do it the long way as you mentioned but i can try that. last time i tried was in 3.13 so i'll try a new save on 3.19.
also, i seem to be able to buy perks for my arcane elemental without earning them. seems to work for every tree but arcane, funnily enough. this is on 3.19.
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