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LadyHugs -> RE: What does a Master feel? (7/28/2007 3:47:34 PM)
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Dear labrat18610, Ladies and Gentlemen;
I will attempt to put into text how in my mind's eyes I see the transition of 'entitlement.' I will use a ritual of investiture as an example as it has meaning to these steps in the ritual.
Most times when I was in a Leather man's dungeon, he was not wearing a vest. It was sitting on a table or chair, with the left front panel to the ceiling. When a slave of his, came in and knelt at his feet and presented himself, he reaffirms his recognition of the dynamic of the M/s relationship, respecting the authority as well as the establishment begins when someone submits and establishes his slave role in a silent form of a salute, such as kneeling and or other form of presentment. It is a silent means to establish entitlement as roles are established by ritual and or gestures. Now --onto the investiture. When slaves 'dress' or 'invest' the Master by taking the leather vest, it is much like the presenting of armour upon a knight. The vest represents the final process of being leather or, what Old Leather folks refer to as "Final Leather" and or "Finished Leather." By placing the vest on the Master, it is a silent exchange of having the power in their hands as a slave; to have trust by the Master as his back is to the slave and thus vunerable--The slave placing the leather vest on the Master, thus acknowledges the power and authority and by the slave's placement--thus consents to that authority, power and what it represents to them both. It then gives 'entitlements'
That said, entitlements should also be acknowledged as limited by the boundaries of the relationship between said Master-slave. I also know what happens in private is often different in public when both Master and slave are in public review of their peers. So, many behave more in the high protocols or more formal, than what would take place in residence on a daily basis. There is a more 'business' or 'serious like' aire in public and during formal parties--and more relaxed and informal in private and or a closed personal party.
Perhaps for some, it may look cruel on the exterior in public forums--however, I know there are many things happening. No different from friends from the Officer's Club, put on a different aire when drilling on the parade grounds during Taps. The smiles and gushing are gone--it is business and the focus is on the 'training' and showing how sharp their troops are.
It is a sense of pride and affection for the soldiers who work so hard at the details as to make a rifle drill look effortless. Words aren't necessary--body language, eyes.. salute exchange makes the score down and period (punctuation mark) for the whole world to see.
The saying, the slave is a reflection of their Master. So too, a Master is a reflection of their slave. It is also based on reality on never giving a slave more than they can realisticly handle.
Just some thoughts.
Respectfully submitted for consideration,
Lady Hugs
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