bakerstreet | One hell of a butler

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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[Either role. They'll be a willing servant as well, or they'll have taken on one that's fine with helping them out from time to time. They don't have huge aspirations, but they do tend to a library that sits below their home proper, and are in general just happy to have company.

[But sometimes they struggle with the common minutia. They're also lazy half-cat. Similarly, show them their favorite foods (fish, boar) and they come running.

[I'd also be willing to AU things to make it easier, just let me know. As a warning, Raine is very sex-minded from the onset, and they tend to have sex first and catch feelings later, regardless of role. Or maybe as the servant, where they can't have sex with the person they like, I'm open to exploring that, too!]

[ooc: Either role. He is a tutor by trade, so we can play with that, too.]

[ooc: Either role.]

[Can play either role]

One hell of a butler

Raine Sunstar | dhampir/shifter original character | m/m

Nico Acosta | OC | OTA

Evie Montgomery | OC | OTA

Leanne | Fire Emblem | F/M