sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell

[jeweledhibiscus]

Happy New Year, everyone! Here, have a giant rant. But before that, let me say that if you care about football and didn't see the glorious game the Saints played, you missed out. It was a great way to start off the year

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[kith_koby]

Oh, darling. Have I told you how much I love you? Not enough, no doubt.

I cannot agree more. There are far too stereotypes which people succumb to. And some of them, like cutting, run very deep, so that it doesn't matter what you are - you are only defined by that single action. I recall a scene where Nico (who has to bleed to summon the Staff of One) gets incredibly annoyed with it, because she has to cut herself to do so, and she's already Goth. She knows that if she does it, she'll immediately be labeled by everyone 'depressed girl who cuts herself, just like every Goth'. It annoys her on two levels - stereotypes about cutting, and stereotypes about Goths.

In any case, I certainly don't mind. And I fully support you in your choices over your body (as long as they're not harmful, of course). Sometimes, there is nothing like the adrenaline rush or endorphin release that comes with a cut, even if it wasn't intended. And there are so many other things which are misunderstood - I don't tell anyone anymore about my habit of licking blood from shallow cuts, and the fact that I actually like the tangy iron taste.

That was on a personal level. On a family level, I must wonder how often you indulge in your masochism, and in what ways. After all, it would not do for the other Houses to know that we, the House famed for causing others pain, are led (as is the whole of Terre d'Ange) by a woman who enjoys it as well. We must keep up appearances, you know. You say: 'I'm a masochist and I like (the vast majority of varieties of) pain'. I understand that, though of course, my own feelings on the matter are: 'I like masochists and I like inflicting (the vast majority of varieties of) pain'.

Well, to each his own, I suppose. Just remember not to reveal any of this in front of our rivals. Actually, you are inspiring me to write a story about a powerful Shahrizai Queen of Terre d'Ange who acts the typical Shahrizai, but secretly enjoys being tortured by her lover. I need to think on it.

In any case, Happy New Year, and all my love, as always. Here is a story for you to enjoy, if you haven't yet: http://fembuck.livejournal.com/375905.html?view=7263841#t7263841
I wait for your answers, my beloved cousin and queen.

[jeweledhibiscus]

And there are so many other things which are misunderstood - I don't tell anyone anymore about my habit of licking blood from shallow cuts, and the fact that I actually like the tangy iron taste.
Licking a cut helps it heal faster - there are mild coagulants in saliva. It's healthy :P

As for our family, "masochist" and "submissive" are not intrinsically linked, and it is clearly possible for a masochist to be a strong, commanding woman, no? Truly, it is a physical sensation I enjoy, rather than a dynamic - I would rather cut myself than let someone else top me, all things else being equal. I see no inherent conflict between my tastes and our family's heritage.

Your story does sound most interesting, though. I'll look forward to it ^^

[kith_koby]

Dearest, I never said there was such a conflict. But I do say that the plebeians who are not as well versed as we are in these arts see such a conflict. Therefore, I am warning you to keep it from them, for “Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocre minds. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices, but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence” (Albert Einstein).
Of course, I still tend to the more traditional aspects of our family. But I am certain you find enjoyment in those occasionally as well. After all, it is well known that we are trained to both sides in our youth.And I will admit to occasionally enjoying the other side as well.

How were your holidays? Any 'special' celebrations? And what did you think of the story I linked?
As for my story, as you are its inspiration, it will be your help that makes it possible. But we shall see. All my love, my sea-star.

[jeweledhibiscus]

Those who have thought to take advantage of me as if I were a yielding Valerian adept have learned otherwise :P Truth, in terms of actual dynamics and interactions, I lean more the way you do. I do not relinquish control easily, if ever. But it is true that our family has a reputation to uphold.

The holidays went well, although they were busy. Kevin and I spent a lot of time with our families, but we got New Year's (our anniversary) to ourselves. The story you linked is quite compelling a rare glimpse at what might have been.

Kiss kiss, darling cousin.

[kith_koby]

Indeed, for did we not recently send you to Camellia?

Congratulations on your anniversary, and I am glad you enjoyed yourselves. Until further pleasure, dearest.