You're forever my Lady, as I am your servant / And I'll love you forever, no matter what I do

[atyourservices]

the forbidden love between servant and master meme These days, it's uncommon to have a servant. The wealthy have them, of course, but some of them even eschew that to have a sort of pride in being self-sufficient. Rarer still are the personal servants, the ones bound to just one person and taking care of their every need. They make sure their master or mistress is dressed, fed, and all their affairs are in order. They may double as a bodyguard or personal assistant in other functions, as well. This type of servant was much more common back in the day. But today, you have one. You've always had one. Or may, you are one, loyal to your employer to the core. Perhaps you're more of a vassal than a servant, then. You serve because of duty and love; you've been raised to know this your duty for your entire life. Your family has been tied to this family for generations. You could have even been summoned by magic, your whole purpose to serve. And even if you're not a "true" servant in the sense of the word, there's always people who look out for others. You know the person in the group of friends. They seem bound to the hip to that one specific person, usually someone who actually does need the help, and acts as a mother hen to them. Yes, you're that person. It all sounds simple enough, then. The problem? The relationship between master and servant has been blurred, and the feelings and bonds here have grown more than they should. The servant doesn't just love the master, they love the master. And it's not that much of a stretch to think that the gesture is reciprocated. But this is an ultimate taboo. Power differences, societal expectations, and conflicts of interest mean that there's a whole mess that can be made. If that line hasn't been crossed yet, keep dancing it. Try to back off, if you can. Do not cross the line. Do not become...more. If more has come, you are in danger. Will it interfere with the ability of the servant to serve? Will they envy all those in higher stations who can get close to their master? And what about the nature of their relationship being exposed? Others will not be as kind, and there could even be punishment ahead should the wrong eyes fall upon the truth. After all, a servant and a master have been so close, in close quarters. There is no knowing what could have happened. HOW: - Comment with your character and preferences. - Mention if you'd like your character to be a servant/vassal or otherwise. - Tag others. - Thread out forbidden affairs and one character taking care of the other.

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Rey | SW:TFA | OTA

[thesefirststeps]

[ooc: Probably servant. Up for discussion.]

Ciel Phantomhive | Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji | OTA

[revenge_driven]

[/WHISTLES. DEFINITELY NOT HERE FOR THE OBVIOUS REASONS NOPE!

but def the master. Can be aged of if needed]

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[only_half_a_god]

Alas, no Sebastians in this head of mine, but a(n incomplete) god is just as good, right?

You do not need to age Ciel up unless you want to since he is the master. In the light of Ciel's mortality, I could see Fou-Lu making a grand exception for sex with him, especially if it's something he directly requests of him.

(It's certainly a unique sort of role for Fou-Lu, whom in his universe, was the Emperor of an entire nation up until his energy expended in full and he slept for 600 years to recover.)

I would have tagged sooner, but I wasn't sure of which muse to even use!

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[revenge_driven]

Oh no problem! Sorry I was late to answer too! Life has been hectic for me lately.

I'm okay with that though!

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[only_half_a_god]

Sweet! Now I just.. gotta remember how I was thinking on starting it off. o-o;

I'm planning on getting some sleep soon at the current time (2:33am), but afterward, I don't think I'll be as busy then as I was today.

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[revenge_driven]

Ah! Sorry. game tags kept piling up.

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[only_half_a_god]

No problem - I dropped the ball, too. I was gonna tag, still couldn't remember what I was going to run with, and then forgot entirely. And then went on vacation. XD; I'm back now.

Second.. third time's the charm?

after forever and a day, I hope this works for you!

[only_half_a_god]

This sort of role was not something that Fou-Lu would have ever expected. Torn from his world so long ago, and then waiting for the world to end and then become reborn, this world in which many of the species he came to know have disappeared in the old world. Only himself and his other half exist now, and even still, far apart.

Mankind grows old on its own with the two gods remaining unchanged by time.

It was by coincidence that he was able to save Ciel so long ago - in exchange for saving his life, he asked the child to give him a purpose.

And so, that is how he became not only Earl Phantomhive's butler, but his sword and shield as well. His justice, and his vengeance.

A god with far too long to hone his power, his control, and his ability to sway mortals to his desires without effort. To sweep them up like fish in a river, and rescue them just as easily allow them to fall prey to bears.

Although still so very young, Fou-Lu can't help but acknowledge Ciel's regal bearing; it suits him, from the fancy clothing that he's come to get used to, to the elegant ways that food was prepared.

He still misses aspects of his past - of the lost love whom was murdered because of him, of the friends he made after he was awoken from his madness, and let them heal his heart. But Ciel is, on his own, very good company as far as he's concerned. He almost feels like an older soul than he really is. Even though Ciel is so very young, and Fou-Lu as old as ages past - long before the countries gained the names they now have.

As it is, the evening winds down with Fou-Lu leaving Ciel to his own devices while he assists in the cleaning of the dishes, lest they be broken on accident. His own inhuman reflexes work well for avoiding such costly mishaps.

As he works, he glances upon his own reflection in the mirror: his hair bound high upon his head and intricately braided in such a way as to hide his blood-red horns. Most never even notice that there's an ancient dragon in their midst, walking among them as if it was the most natural thing.

And only Ciel knows of his true nature, for he had seen as the man had transformed into a dragon and slaughtered, without mercy, all whom would wish him harm. And just as quickly tended to Ciel's wounds.

Soon concluding the business in the kitchen, he heads back in order to check in on Ciel, focusing on the stream of the lad's lifeforce in order to locate him. The bell hasn't rung, but he can't help himself, anyway.

It doesn't help that Ciel's blue hair reminds him of this other half to some small degree. Even though Ryu and Ciel are far from alike in almost every other way.

Nights like this, when feelings of homesickness occur, he finds himself wanting more contact with Ciel - even if it's only to be in the same room as him, for a time.

He knows that there are scars on the young man's heart that he may never be able to heal, too, but it doesn't stop him from acknowledging, if only in his own mind, his feelings of infatuation. He resigns himself to this one-sided feeling, braces his heart as much as possible, and knocks on the door that separates them.

"Young Master, are you busy?"

Prof. James Moriarty | Moriarty | OTA

[binomialtheorem]

[Definitely the "master". Any criminals with feelings?]

Mirai Kuriyama (栗山 未来) // Beyond the Boundary (境界の彼方) // ota

[miraikuriyama]

[ooc: Mirai will probably be the servant... unless you want the most comical of masters.]

shiori genpou | kuroshitsuji (movie) | ota

[kuebiko]

[Master.]