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The Swear Myself to You Meme

It's been like this your entire life. Or perhaps it just seems that way, since it's been this way so long. Or it could hasn't been that long, and you remember what things were like before - worthless, fruitless, purposeless. Now, though, all is different. You've sworn your life to someone...or had your life sworn to them by someone else, back when you were young or powerless enough to not control your life. It doesn't matter if this swearing is an expected part of your society or an oddity in a modern age, here you are, and you know what you're here for. This isn't servitude, not in a fashion, as there's theoretically an honor here in your absolute loyalty. You are essentially on your "sworn duty's" level, you've just, well, chosen to dedicate your life to them. So if you're their best or brainwashed into being their right hand, all of it comes from a place of admiration!

Hopefully!

Theoretically.

Your position, of course, means you're a tool to be used, and every job needs a different tool. What's your job? Were you raised from an infant be be a constant companion for the one you're sworn to, who you grew up with? Instead, you could be a bodyguard or a first line of defense. In some cultures, there's an expectation that people be good in bed for future spouses; you could be there to train the one you're sworn to in the art of lovemaking. Of course, how well you're able to do your job depends on how your relationship is with your most important person. Are they kind? Cruel? What if they don't want you? It will be incredibly awkward if neither of you want to be in this position.

One certainty is this, however: romance and sexuality, unless heavily controlled, is forbidden. After all, how can you effectively dedicate yourself to them if some part of you wants them to dedicate themself to you?

How to Play

Comment with your character, your preferences, and what side of the equation you'd prefer to play - the being sworn to or the one doing said swearing. There are also three settings available: old fashion, modern, and future. You may want to specify which one of those you'd like, if you have a strong opinion.
Reply to others.
Use the RNG to determine your scenario.

Setting

Old Fashion: In the days of yore, be it ancient, medieval, or pseudo-Victorian - or altogether fantastical.
Modern: The here and now, where swearing to someone is pretty rare.
Future: Years from now, who knows what strange alien cultures and technologies we'll have to abide by?

Prompts

From Birth: You two were raised together, as one of you was given as a baby. There's no one who knows the other better than you.
BFFs: You are intended to be their lifetime companion...platonically, of course.
Repayment: You owe your life to them in one way or another. Devotion is the least you can do.
Out of Love: The reason you swore yourself to them is because you love them and this is the best way to be close to them, even if you have to sacrifice other things.
Unwilling Charge: Can you swear yourself to someone who doesn't want you?
Spoils of War: Being here and swearing allegiance isn't your idea, but when you or your people are defeated in battle, there's not much else you can do.
Ward: Perhaps you weren't there as an infant, but you did grow up in the family from a young age. They may be like a sibling to you. Would you be able to view them in any other way?
Marriage: ...a marriage is sort of a swearing, isn't it?
Mind Control: You need to be more pliable and loyal to be any good, servant.
Familiar: You were created through magic just for them.
Guard: Focus. You have to protect them, and you can't if you're distracted.
Eunuch: You're supposed to be completely chaste and celibate, or at least that's what they and those around them think.
To Teach: Your charge is going to be married, and you have to teach them how to please a future spouse.
Jealousy: You know you're not supposed to be
More than One: Someone else has sworn themselves to your charge...you were here first!
More than This: You want to be more to them than just a glorified servant.
Unwilling Charge: They don't want you, but you have to serve them.
Redemption: This is your way to make up for the sins of your past.
...what?: How to you get someone sworn to you again?
Utter Devotion: There isn't anything you wouldn't do for them. Anything.
Forbidden: Being with them sexually is a punishable offense for you, but neither of you care.
Equals: In society, you two are on different levels. In private, you see more eye to eye.
Not Too Serious: The more crack-y option. They saved you...but it was from something like stubbing your toe. Obviously, you owe yourself to them. Or something.
FREESTYLE

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((OOC; And I'm more than happy to plot if there are any specifics you wish to play!))

[In her full knighted attire, Sayaka kneels before her new lady. Head bowed low, hand upon the hilt of her sword, and eyes closed as she presented herself accordingly. A proud, almost cocky smirk befell her lips.]

It seems I am now to serve you, ma'am.

[Either role is okay]

[Prince or king, so probably being sworn to. M/M for shipping]

[ An aristocrat, so most likely sworn to. ]

[Likely the one being sworn to, but not against writing him doing the swearing.]

[Both a lord and a vassal, so she can be in either role.]

((OOC; Amazing at serving, will cry if she's served.))

[ooc: would you be okay with a friendly half-demon? And any preferred scenarios/roles for these two?]

((OOC: OHMYGOSH! How did I miss this???

If you are still down, I am absolutely willing to play this! I don't have a preference for either of their roles, as I have a pretty clear idea of how Sayaka would respond if she's serving or being served. So, I'm entirely down if you prefer a specific role for Naoki!

Maybe something more set in modern times, involving more of their canons?

Would you prefer something more romantically linked or platonic?))

[Ooc: I'm good with either though another person did make me like the ides of shipping these two. We could do a thing where he is serving her, and even help cleanse her item so she doesn't get corrupted; maybe being half-demon makes it easier on him with little to no issues.]

[ Either role depending on prompt, m/m for shipping. ]

[Canonically the sworn to but can swap roles.]

[They will swear, after having failed at the purpose they were created for.]

[ An AI who (was) canonically programmed to protect her owner/pilot; she's very able and willing to bend the rules/creatively interpret orders to get that done. Likely to be the one swearing, whether freely or not. Outside of a modern setting she could fit as a familiar or a very independent-minded construct/enchanted suit of armor. ]

( likely the one being sworn to. )

( the one doing the swearing. )

( probably the one being sworn to. )

[The one being sworn to. Canon, crosscanon, AUs, assumed CR, I'm here for all of it.]

Swear

Navia . Genshin Impact . OTA

Let's start this off strong!

Sunny | OMORI | m/m pref but flexible

Sinthia Schmidt | Marvel

Ganymede | mythology | OTA

Arslan | Heroic Legend of Arslan

Candace . Genshin Impact . OTA

lumine ( genshin impact )

Remilia Scarlet | Touhou Project | OTA

claire fraser ✧ outlander

Libra Sforza (MBCC Chief) | Path to Nowhere | M/F, OTA gen/platonic

demon lord etna ❤️ disgaea ❤️ ota

Sayaka Miki | Madoka Magica | OTA

Re: Sayaka Miki | Madoka Magica | OTA

no subject

no subject

Ramza Beoulve | Final Fantasy Tactics

Theseus | Hades

Pure Vessel/The Hollow Knight ↓ Hollow Knight ↑ OTA

ARID | The Fall: Unbound | OTA

zelda | breath of the wild | m/f

peko pekoyama | super dangan ronpa 2 | m/f

edelgard von hresvelg | fire emblem: 3 hopes

Roxas | Kingdom Hearts | OTA

Cassandra de Rolo | Critical Role