Page 37 of The Toymaker
Trig paused while trying to find his spot in the ledger. “I guess you could try. He was kind of afraid you might be mad at him or that you think differently of him.”
Kit raised his eyebrows. “Huh?”
“Because of the way he acted. I told him you know better than to say anything, and I don’t think you feel differently.”
“I don’t, Master.”
“You can tell him that.”
How could Riju think Kit would be angry or look down on him now?
He tiptoed into the hall. The door leading to the basement had been left cracked open, and he went down. Pausing on the bottom step, he saw Riju in the corner with his heavy blanket and was suddenly unsure of what to say or do.
“Come here,” Riju said before Kit could ask.
He set aside his book and moved the blanket. Kit scampered over to get under it and hug him. Riju made sure they were both covered and hugged him back.
“I’m not mad at you or anything, Master. I promise.”
“You can relax. Trig says I didn’t act right.”
What was right? That didn’t make sense to Kit. “You were scared. I don’t think that’s bad.”
“You mean it?”
“Yes.” Kit kissed his shoulder and squeezed him tighter.
Chapter Eight
Riju was a bit quiet and not quite himself for a couple of days. Kit didn’t dare ask about the physician or anything relating to the incident. Since Riju hadn’t offered information or mentioned anything about it, Kit assumed the topic was forever off-limits.
They settled back into quiet life at the shop. Kit had to be the subject for a couple of more demonstrations, and he could see why Trig said he couldn’t get pissy if he didn’t eat. A late morning class to learn knots ran into the afternoon. Kit spent most of the time in various positions on the floor while students practiced different ties and knots.
He rather liked the firm feeling of rope keeping him bound and completely at whoever’s mercy. He didn’t even have to think or do much because once he was bound, whatever could be done to him. All he had to do was experience it.
Rope bondage could be used as decoration, to keep a slave in place for sex or punishment, or it could be punishment itself. For some, it could be a soothing activity depending on how they were tied. While Kit liked it and found it relaxing in a way, Riju was a better example. Since he remained dressed, Trig explained to the class that it was especially important to be careful that the rope wasn’t pinching or too tight anywhere. The fabric could bunch and be an issue.
Trig kept it simple, and once Riju’s arms were pinned to his side by the rope, he wound more around his thighs, below his knees, and around his ankles. Riju looked ready to fall asleep on the floor. Trig said a person might not be open to sexual touch or extra stimulation at the moment, and someone like Riju was capable of sinking into a deeply relaxed state. Some could evenfall asleep like that, and if they did, it wasn’t safe to leave them alone.
“Being tied up gets me excited for other things,” said a student. “Not naps.”
“Not everyone feels the same about every kink, and a kink can be done in different ways too,” said Trig. “There are those who hate being tied up or feeling trapped, and it’s not exciting to them at all. Or they don’t hate it, but it doesn’t do anything for them either, so they participate for the other person or because they like what happens after they’re tied up and can’t get away. It might be how they're tied up too. That’s why you need to know what your partner likes and how certain things affect them. Riju told me he likes the even pressure that doesn’t shift and stays the same when he's in this position, and it calms his head. I don’t truly get it because I’m not into being tied. It doesn’t do anything at all for me, but I like doing the tying even if it doesn’t necessarily lead to sex afterward.”
Kit wasn't into dominating, but he wanted to bind Riju himself simply so he could be the one to make him so relaxed. He was pretty sure it was too forward for a slave to ask, and while Riju might not mind him requesting it, Trig probably wouldn't like it. They had a hierarchy to follow.
In a second class for rope bondage, Kit was hogtied about halfway through. Trig drew on the ropes and tightened the tie to the point where his back was arched and it was harder to breathe.
“When a slave is in this tie, never leave them alone even if you’re only running to the privy for a moment,” said Trig. “Right now, it’s harder for him to breathe, and if the submissive panics, they could start to suffocate. Kit can keep calm, but I still wouldn’t leave him bound in this position. You also have to watch and not leave them for too long like this especially if they’re new to it. You have to think about your slave’s limits andnot push them until they’re ready to use their safety word. You also have to remember that not everyone is flexible, and a pulled muscle isn't fun.”
Kit was left in a looser hogtie on the floor while the students practiced on stuffed cloth dolls. They barely looked fairy and were rather creepy since they had no faces. Riju crouched by Kit and stroked his hair while Trig went around and helped a few of the students. One got his ropes so tangled, Kit was sure they'd never be salvaged, but Trig managed to untangle them.
Riju said he wanted one of the dummies to take home and turn into a giant doll. Kit thought it was a brilliant idea and wanted to see what he could do with it.
“No,” said Trig. “The last thing I need is for you to be into giant dolls. Our living quarters will be filled to the rafters with them after a few months.”
“I just want one. I’d pay for it.”
“No.”
