What is a slave?

A slave is someone with a special heart, a heart that needs to depend on another to complete their life. A person is born with a slave's heart; they cannot become one later, even if they wish. A slave achieves their destiny by choosing to live in obedience to another person, their MASTER. Many slaves are brilliant and perfectly capable of making decisions that affect others, but they are often unable, or unwilling, to make decisions for themselves, which is the main reason why they need to seek out a MASTER who can decide for them.

Anyone can have a "slave's heart" and search for their destiny every day, without finding the MASTER they need, to whom they can give their life. And others may try to live like that, but without truly listening to their heart.

When a slave truly understands that their existence is more complete when they obey, everything falls into place.

Living as a Slave:

Normally, slaves will be naked and collared. They will not use the house furniture or any appliances except when ordered. They will eat all their meals in a metal bowl on the floor. They will sleep on the floor or on a futon, sometimes tied up. This type of life is a basic condition for all slaves, with necessary exceptions in cases of physical impossibility or other justified causes.

A slave does not have to ask permission to perform actions or request things they want their MASTER to do, as that would imply that the slave wants something their MASTER does not want. A slave who is at the command of their MASTER is an extension of their MASTER's body, and they will strive to obey their MASTER's wishes at all times. Thus, a slave must act naturally, the same as any other part of the MASTER's body. A slave must always act with the belief that their MASTER's orders are correct; they must never appear to think their MASTER is wrong, whether through gestures, words, or actions. MASTERS are not perfect, but THEIR orders always are, simply because they are their wishes. If the slave believes the MASTER lacks information, or that there is a better way to do things, they may, within the limits established by this protocol, ask the MASTER if they wish the slave to share that information with them, or make a suggestion. A slave lives without privacy or defenses; everything they are, do, and even think belongs to their MASTER, and they must be ready for any inspection. A slave must always be and feel worthy, whether naked and chained or engaged in their daily work.

COMMUNICATION

Forms of Address

MASTER: Any Master must always be called MASTER or LORD by a slave, or whatever the master decides. If the MASTER is not present and they must be addressed as MASTER, their name may be added. A slave will use the form "my MASTER" only to refer to the MASTER who currently owns him and not to any other person. In written communications, all names referring to MASTERS must be written in capital letters, including pronouns.

Slaves: The word "slave" and all pronouns referring to it must always be written in lowercase, even when they begin a sentence. Slaves may use the first person in spoken language and only for clarification, but they should avoid using the pronoun "I" as much as possible. The phrases "this slave" or "the slave" are preferentially used when unambiguous. The form "HIS slave" is used when the slave speaks to the MASTER who owns him.

1. "I," "my," and "mine": A slave's references to himself must be understood as part of HIS MASTER or the property of his MASTER. This includes his body, mind, and soul. When a slave says "I," he is referring to the slave's body, but not to his mind, which belongs to his MASTER. When a slave says "me" or "mine," he is referring to things that, although belonging to his MASTER, he temporarily uses or enjoys. The only exceptions are "my MASTER" and "my slavery," the only things the slave truly owns.
    
2. Other Slaves: A slave shall address other slaves as "brother slave," "slave (name)," or simply "slave." A slave may speak freely with others, even in the presence of a MASTER, unless such conversation distracts or hinders the slave's prompt response to the MASTER's orders or wishes. It can and should be easily interrupted by the MASTER if he so desires.,
    
3. Respect for All: A slave shall treat all people with respect and courtesy. If an adult is neither the MASTER nor the slave, they will address them as Sir or Madam (or Miss, if appropriate).

Speaking to a MASTER

A slave will not normally speak to a Master unless the Master speaks to him first, or unless he is invited to speak. When a slave needs to speak to a Master, he will go into the Master's presence and wait for the Master to speak to him. In this case, the slave will ask permission to speak, provided that the Master's time is not wasted or he is not interrupted.

1. How to begin and end: Each sentence the slave addresses to his Master will begin and end with "Master.”
    
2. How to ask questions: The proper way to ask questions about specific actions is: "Sir, would you like me to (description of the action), sir?" If it's the beginning of a larger conversation, I would ask: "Sir, would you like your slave to tell you something?" In either case, the slave is only making a proposal, but without any desire, and expects his MASTER to accept or reject it. Living in obedience means that the slave truly only wants what his MASTER wants.
   
   ”Basic Needs": The normal way to ask about bathroom use would be something like, "Sir, do you want me to take care of myself?”
    
3. How to respond: As stated before, a MASTER's responses are commands; the slave's response should be, sir, yes, sir. If the slave's response is negative, it should be, "Sir, no, sir, thank you, sir." Life can be wonderfully simple when everything always has the same answers. A slave can, and should, ask whenever needed to clarify any problem or order. Understood. Slaves may speak to MASTERS, but not argue with them. The correct way to apologize is "I beg your forgiveness, MASTER."

Presenting Oneself

When a slave enters the "presence" of a MASTER, he must "present himself," that is, be ready to serve any wish or command of the MASTER, and make it known to the MASTER, making it clear that he is finished with his tasks and is ready for new ones. If the slave needs the MASTER's help to complete any of the tasks assigned to him, he will go to the MASTER and wait for the MASTER to notice him. If the MASTER enters the slave's presence, he will stop his actions and await his MASTER's orders.

1. Positions: The "presenting" positions express the slave's obedience and the absoluteness of his obedience.
    
2. Complete: The slave will kneel (not sit on his lap) with his ankles back, arms behind his back, grasping his forearm with the opposite hand, and his chest. Standing erect, head down, and eyes closed.
    
3. Public: Standing, chest up, head bowed, hands open behind the back above the ass.
   
   This position will be maintained until the MASTER orders otherwise, as it is important for the slave to feel his enslavement in this way, making peace before being able to serve his MASTER. When he receives his MASTER's attention, he must introduce himself by saying "Sir." The slave will remain in this position until his MASTER permits him to continue. If he was doing something, he would continue doing it. If not, he is free to express his love for his MASTER by hugging his legs, kissing his feet, etc.

INTRODUCING HIMSELF TO MULTIPLE MASTERS

If more than one MASTER is present at the place where the slave enters, they must follow this order of introduction:

The MASTER who owns him.

Other MASTERS

COMMANDS

1. Always ask first. When a MASTER is present, the slave must always ask before taking any action on his own initiative, including eating. Use the bathroom, drink, etc.
    
2. Use of Furniture: A slave may not use the furniture unless expressly instructed to do so. The only furniture he may freely use is the bed or futon assigned to him for sleeping.
   
   Standing: A slave who is sitting must stand up and present himself whenever a MASTER enters the room where he is sitting, and remain there until he receives an order to continue or sit down.
   
   Sitting: When speaking of sitting, the slave may only sit on the floor, unless otherwise ordered.
   
   Use of the Bathroom: Slaves will always urinate sitting, never standing, and without using the seat, directly into the toilet. The bathroom door must always be open when the slave is using it, as he has no privacy.
    
3. Clothing: Clothing should only be worn when leaving the house or if there are visitors who are not wanted to know the relationship between the two. At home, the slave must always be naked. The clothing the slave wears is chosen by the MASTER. When a MASTER sets Anything on a slave, whether clothing, ornaments, etc., it must remain uncovered until the MASTER gives permission to remove it.
    
4. Eating and Drinking: Normally, a slave will not eat until his MASTER is served, he has presented himself to all MASTERS, and received permission to eat.
    
5. Equipment: A slave will never touch anything belonging to his MASTER without his MASTER'S express consent, including any objects used for training.
    
6. Sexual Life: Responsibility for a slave's sexual life lies not with him, but with his MASTER. A slave may be used sexually at the MASTER's discretion, and when and how he may achieve orgasm is the MASTER's sole responsibility.
    

From original site "BDSM Canarias" [BDSM Canary Islands] article “Protocolo de comportamiento para esclavos/as" [Protocol of Behavior for Slaves] URL http://www.bdsmcanarias.es/textos/comportamiento_esclavo.htm

End Note: This protocol is extracted, translated, and adapted from the "slave protocol" of the BUTCHMANN Academy.

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