Love between service and master

the forbidden love between servant and master meme
( or try the smutty version here at The Love Hotel )

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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[the servant.]

[Servant.]

[Either role]

[Most likely the master, but can be either.]

[the servant]

[either role]

[Most likely the master.]

[She's a princess, but nevertheless she can play either role.]

[I'd like to keep it sfw and medieval-ish (gory details in her journal). OTA if she's the boss, F/F only otherwise. :)]

[It was a morning much like any other. After preparing all of Ayer's usual favorites and entering his master's bedroom, he strides towards the large bed at the opposite end and announces his presence in chipper yet cool tone.]

Your breakfast is ready, Young Master. [Oh my. Looks like he's still resting?
There are some days when Ayer certainly seems more tired than usual, though Mito has a pretty good idea of why. He's such an active young man... Mito almost hesitates to wake him, but it'd be best for Ayer to have a full meal now. So, setting the tray of food in his hands down upon the small nightstand beside Ayer's bed for the moment, Mito looks over at the dark-haired young male with a fond smile upon his features.]

Master... [Placing one hand upon the mattress beside Ayer's body and leaning in, Mito hovers a bit more closely to Ayer's sleeping form than necessary and speaks in a quiet tone.] ...It's time to eat Master~

[One might think it had been a grammatical error to not place a comma between "eat" and "Master" in the above sentence, but

given the inflection of Mito's words... was it really?]

[ The master. ]

( the master )

Edited 2017-08-23 05:05 (UTC)

Love between service and master

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Ariadne | OC | M/F

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Lapis Fathalla | Original | OTA

Eren Jaeger | Shingeki no Kyojin | M/M

Wolfgang Mozart | Amadeus

Jean Otus | ACCA 13-ku Kansatsu-ka m/m

Arianna of Caledonia | Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold

Kurt Hummel | Glee | OTA

Modrun verch Lot (63!Mordred) / Arthurian / flexible

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Remilia Scarlet (aged up) | Touhou Project | OTA

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