Slave Protocol - ORDERS

Note: This is one person's opinion, and not all. Please be aware that a Master can change these rules as they see fit.

Chain of Command. The only Masters with authority to give orders to a slave are a Slave Master, a Master Who has received successful completion of his Mastery training, and the slave's own Master, if different from the preceding. A slave who is in service to a Master Who is absent may conduct himself according to that Master's orders during "off time," outside of regular training sessions.

Always ask first when a Master is present. Whenever a Master is present, the slave may not leave the room to use the bathroom, help himself to food or drink, wear clothing, or use any electronic devices, including the telephone, without first determining the Master's wishes. If no Master is present or close by, however, unless there are specific orders to the contrary, a slave may use the bathroom at need (but see note on this below) and drink water or other nonalcoholic beverages whenever he wishes.

Use of furniture: A slave is not allowed to use furniture at any time without express instructions except for the bed or futon he is instructed to sleep on and the chairs on the patio. If a slave has duties in the computer room or is allowed to go online, he may use the chairs there, but only while at the computer.

Standing: A seated slave normally stands and PRESENTS whenever a Master enters or leaves the same room or space and remains standing as long as the Master does. If PRESENTING is waived by an immediate order to "sit," "stay," or "continue," the order applies only until that Master or another Master next enters. Exceptions may be made in cases of physical disability, at Master's discretion, and any Master may if He wishes forestall a slave's movement to stand by an immediate order or gesture to stay or sit.

Sitting: When told to "sit," a slave sits on the floor unless otherwise directed. A slave will carry with him at all times a folded towel to sit on, whether on the floor or one of the allowed chairs. slaves are responsible for their own "butt towels" and should replace them when they are noticeably soiled.

Toilet usage: The toilet seat may not be used; slaves sit directly on the bowl for all toilet functions (they may not piss standing up). The door to the slave's bathroom is always left ajar when a slave is using it (it may be closed if a guest uses it).

Clothing and restraints: Clothing may be worn to run errands or go to a job outside the house, to greet unknown visitors to the house if no Master is present, or if the weather turns cold enough to require it; otherwise slaves remain nude at all times. A slave may be put into restraints at any time, and for any length of time, at the initiative of your Master or any Master in authority.

What a Master puts on stays on: Anything - whether clothing, a cap, or restraints - that a Master puts onto a slave in service to Him, or under His authority, is normally considered locked on and left in place until the Master removes it. If any restraining device creates a problem, the slave must go to the Master Who put it on, or to Master Steve or Slave Master, and, after PRESENTING and being acknowledged, ask if the Master wishes to be informed of the problem. Of course, if the problem is urgent or even life-threatening, the slave should simply seek help as quickly as possible.

Eating and Drinking: During regular mealtimes, a slave does not prepare or serve food for himself until all Masters present have been served and he has been told to take care of himself. A slave does not begin to eat until all Masters present have begun eating. If any Master in the area is not eating, the slave must have an explicit order to begin eating. At an eating table, a slave PRESENTS standing rather than kneeling while awaiting orders to get food for himself and begin eating.

Outside of mealtimes, if a slave feels the need for food or drink and a Master is present, the slave always first asks the Master if He wishes anything. After receiving a negative response, or carrying out the order implied by a positive response, the slave may ask, "Sir, do You wish me to get some [name of food or drink] for myself, Sir?"

Telephone, appliances, computer: Your Master will designates if you may use the telephone, and then usually only to answer it and direct the call or take a message. slaves are not allowed to watch television or use the radio or stereo system except under specific orders. slaves may not use the computers or go online except under specific orders or if their standing orders are modified in this respect.

Bondage-S/M equipment: A slave may not touch any of the Master's devices used in the control, discipline, or training of His slaves (that is, restraints, whips, and so on) unless under specific orders - for instance, to clean up the Dungeon after a session or to assist the Master in a session with someone else.

Walking in public: A slave normally walks to the left and about one step behind a Master, and he keeps his hands crossed behind his back. A slave only speaks in public after asking, "Master, Sir?" and being given permission, unless he is responding to his Master's questions.

If away from house. When a slave must be away from the house, as for an outside job, or if he lives at a distance, your Master will set appropriate ground rules. All activity other than what is required must be cleared in advance, and the Master must know at all times where the slave is, what he is doing, what he will be eating or drinking, and where he is going. Normally, the slave is allowed to use only work-related furniture, or restaurant/cafeteria seats during meals, and sits directly on the bowl in a toilet stall instead of using a stand-up urinal. But necessary exceptions may be made so that at no time will the slave draw unnecessary attention to himself or cause inconvenience to others by his disciplined behavior.

Sexual activity: A slave's sex life is not his concern. A slave may be used sexually by his own Master at the Master's sole discretion, and whether and when the slave is allowed to have an orgasm is up to the Master. Normally slaves in private training will refrain from all self-stimulation unless ordered otherwise. slaves may not have sexual interactions or to initiate sexual activity with any other person without permission.