Private Finished Aftermath

Oz brushed his thumb across the fur on the back of Kon's hand. There was a lot of unpack in what Kon said, and Oz mentally filed it away for now. This discussion was for Kon's sake. He faltered on what to say next, but knew he wanted to comfort. "You are not going crazy." He said. "He did not live your circumstances."

Deep down Oz felt a vein of unease, but it must be overlooked. "I agreed to allow you to act servile to me, but I would like to establish some ground rules." He paused, waiting to see Kon's reaction.

Oz froze as his mind raised red flags at the sudden shift in Kon's behavior. He immediately reviewed the last things he said and saw where he had erred. Oz had spoke a direct statement in relation to Kon. He hid his rising anxiety with another sip of wine. Shit! How does he undo this? Could he? But how would Kon take it if he outright said he didn't mean that comment?

Stall for now, his instincts told him. You can undo this later when you've thought more on it. "Ah, yes. Rules are important for any relationship." Oz cleared his throat. "Firstly, I would like to establish a when and where for these servile actions. The where being my home and as for the when . . ."

Oz shook his head, "I was hoping to establish a code word or words to mark the beginning of that time, and another word to mark its end. These words would be agreed upon by both of us. And in addition I would like a word you may use when you wish to end these. . ." He did not want to say play sessions but this whole thing was basically a bdsm contract so it wouldn't be too far off. "When you wish to end the session and cease acting like my servant."

Oz winced, he had missteped. "I am not viewing this as a sex thing or a game, though my wording may sound like it. But I am suggesting a safe word, if only as a precaution." He paused to gather his thoughts again. "I wish for us to be on equal footing. By establishing these words it will make it harder for others to accuse you of being taken advantage of." It was as much as a defense for Kon as it was for Oz.

"I don't mind." Oz knew this wasn't an easy conversation, but he could not ignore it. But nor did he wish to to make Kon uncomfortable. "For when we're at home perhaps. . . 'doberman', and for public. . ." Something that could come across as casual and innocuous. "For a public setting. . . 'I am thinking of getting a dog.'" It was a bit silly but not something he would ever say or mean.