Alexia's Sister Graduation
WHO Alexia Harsley
WHEN Sunday, Apr. 23, 2023
WHERE Chateau Gardens
WELCOME Thomas Xue
CONFIRMENT Rene
FOR SAMOIS HOUSE Gilian Gemini Zarco
RECOMMENDATION Gavain
MENTOR Freyja
by Blue Ronsein, Roissy Journaliste
As a possibly record number of members arrived, Freyja, the graduate's mentor, halts at the steps, turning to unleash the Demoiselle, grinning warmly to her, then assisting to remove her top, then waits before proceeding up the steps. "Please follow me up, Alexia"
As the crowd hushes, Gillian Gemini Zarco turns and smiles at the three men joining her on the stage, "Maitre Rene, Maitre Thomas, and Maitre Gavain.”
F O R S A M O I S H O U S E
She turns and faces the audience "Honored guests, We welcome all to this joyous event for today as we come together to witness the Graduation of this Demoiselle. Soon, demoiselle Alexia will join the exclusive ranks of the Roissy Val d'Oise Sisterhood and will continue to serve our Dominants and serve the community as part of the Chateau. This is indeed a happy occasion which has brought us here today. I am pleased to announce that although Samois loses a Demoiselle today, Roissy Val d'Oise gains a welcomed Sister. It is with some sadness that we bid farewell to Demoiselle Alexia, as she leaves Samois to rejoin the wider Roissy community in the Chateau. Her path will not end, rather it is ever evolving as she continues to serve and grow in her knowledge.
"As a Sister she will continue to be actively involved taking part within the community as well as serving our Dominants and assisting others with their paths. Our Sisters also are supportive of Samois, as it is our Sisters who are the Mentors to our young and striving Debutantes and Demoiselles. Our VdO submissives are always welcomed at Samois; our home and comfort center, should they need for time to themselves The Samois Sisters Freyja, Mia, Sadie, Sana or myself will be available should you ever need a shoulder to lean on or just a friendly chat."
Gillian smiles to him, "Maitre Thomas, I respectfully invite you to welcome everyone."
W E L C O M I N G D O M I N A N T
Thomas stands, brushes off my dress slacks and nods to her, speaking clearly, "Thank you, Gil"
He smiles, looking to the crowd, "Loyal Members and Guests, we are gathered here today for one of our oldest and most beloved traditions at Roissy Val d'Oise. The Sister graduation. In the day, we used to float the Demoiselle down the Roissy river and arrive cloaked and ready to be made a sister. The spirit of Roissy has always been linked to the Sister graduation and the Dominant graduation. They renew our hope for the future, and bring new life into our family.
"Today is a very special day for her as she graduates from Demoiselle Alexia to Sister Alexia,which is a significant milestone both for her and the community. Alexia leaves samois to serve Roissy, under the guidance the Dominants of the chateau. You will hear today the detail of the events she that planned and did, also the recommendations based upon how she did in these events, including her final.
"Please continue, Gil."
"Maitre Thomas thank you for your encouraging words regarding our Demoiselle Alexia."
She turns and smiles to Maitre Gavain, "Maitre Gavain would you please present your recommendation in promoting Alexia to Sister."
R E C O M M E N D A T I O N
Gavain stands and look at Alexia, then Gillian, Thomas, Rene, and the guests.
"I met Alexia at the Chateau garden, she was dancing and the scene somehow did catch my eyes , my mind wanting to know more about her. So I invited her in the Chateau where I started a private dance by the piano, a nice way to learn more about her.
"Since that moment we ware talking every time we ended up in the same place, like the New year party here in Roissy VdO. We nurtured a friendship in mutual understanding, that brought me to this culminating moment, to do her final.
"The final is a moment when a sub is tested out of her zone of comfort, some soft limits can be pushed to see her abilities and reactions. Just like O has grown, evolved, as she was not the same at 3/4 of the book than at beginning, a sister should display growth of mindset, skills and capacities to deal with any unexpected turns of events, like O did.
"Demoiselles have already acquired physical skills with objects, furnitures, cuffs, etc. The meaning of Sisterhood is more about a journey of her mindset. A Sister do know the dominants and their desires, and she can deal with surprising and original ones, able to balance her limits and her reactions, she is quite resource full.
"A sister knows if needed, to use a safeword. A safeword is the way to communicate a warning when normal words in RP and IM did have not succeed. Safewords almost always mean there has been a lack of communication or misunderstanding, not someone has wrong intentions.
"Alexia is a brave submissive, therefore she has very few soft limits, she is self confident to the point to desire to be surprise every time possible, and it is with that in mind that I prepared the different parts of her final.
"Starting with a Chateau dance by the piano, in 'known' territory, and right after that I surprised her and took her off guard, in everything I did brought her into. In the process I've been pushing her limits and kept her mind in an alert mode.
"Through the challenges and pushing her limits, she always ended up able to deal with her own feelings, to face them with a surprise that turned into a self control of emotions and growing her self resolution to do it. Each time she was took by surprise on an unexpected challenge, she has been able to rebalance herself and deal with it. You can believe me when I say I did put her to the test.
"Alexia has been able to deal with everything I brought to her. It was a beauty to see her going through, and therefore I warmly approve Alexia to graduate as Roissy VdO Sister."
Gillian moves to him, “Thank you Maitre Gavain for your wonderful recommendation of advancement for our Alexia. She smiles, "Freyja we would love to hear your recommendation of your mentee Alexia to sister please."
M E N T O R ‘ S S P E E C H
Freyja stands quietly forward to address the assembly about her dear mentee
"Good day to you Maitres, Masters, Sirs, Ladies and Misses! I am so happy - short of words for once!
"Alexia has been on a journey of almost two years and it has certainly been a rollercoaster. I must say that during that time, she has enabled my French language skills to increase at times, due to being used frequently. Alexia has done well and I think her English is better as a result.
"Alexia came here with experience in RL and SL and so has a lot to offer our community. She entertained us all well at her initiation and presented poignant and thought provoking class, exploring pitfalls in the D/s life that she experienced. Alexia then shared a uniquely French event. I think we all enjoyed something very different and appreciated the French cultural perspective, on our sim which is, after all, French in nature!
"She has impressed me with her willingness to submit to situations and decisions that came her way. It says something positive about a submissive when she submits to those 'above her'. In my opinion, Alexia has a heart which is eager to submit and I encourage Dominants to enrich their experience in Roissy by spending time with a genuine French Roissy sub!
"As sister, I believe that Alexia will be a role model for others following in her footsteps, a guide to those who come to us who are lost or discovering their submission. I look forward to Alexia being a sister who will present workshops, talk and share her experiences with her mentees and others who need guidance.
"I am happy that Alexia has progressed in all areas and her successes make me proud and happy. C’est le début. La vie est ce que vous en faites!"
Freyja quietly returns to her cushion with a smile to Alexia, as Gillian continues and Alexia blushes. "Thank you Freyja for those warm encouraging words."
“Maitre Rene, you have heard the recommendations from Demoiselle Alexia's final task Maitre Gavain and supported by her mentoring Sister Freyja. I respectfully invite you to confer to Demoiselle Alexia the title and the ring of our Sisterhood"
T H E C O N F E R M E N T
Rene nods affirmatively and leans back in my chair, thinking and reflecting upon the comments and recommendations that were spoken today. He looks up, my dark eyes focusing on the assembled crowd, smiling and speaks,
"I always feel gratified, and exuberant hearing all the commendations," then nods to Gillian to continue with the proceedings.
Gillian, receiving permission, smiles to her "Demoiselle Alexia, come forward please and kneel before Maitre Rene." As she does so, Alexia looks down... intimidated..
Rene smiles and looks at the Demoiselle kneeling before him then along the platform, recalling all of their supportive words and also many good memories of past sister ceremonies. Looking out towards the gathered community, friends and family feeling very proud to be a part of this wonderful famille of Roissy Val d’Oise, he reaches into my pocket searching for the piece of neatly folded and worn linen stationery, where I have taken notes on different occasions along her journey.
"You see Submissives, I do take notes." He smiles and begins to speak “You see here before you, a submissive that has joined us and has shared her journey with us on July 6th 2021. She was opened by the Dominants of Roissy on 14th September 2021 and gained the title of Demoiselle. She presented her sister workshop, Self Confidence on January 26th 2023 and her sister event, 'Bienvenues chez les Poulbots,' on March 2nd 2023. Her Final task was a test within her limits of her submission based upon her strengths and weaknesses.
"Now today she kneels before us on Date April 23rd, to receive what she had committed herself too, the giving of her submission, today she will have bestowed upon her the ring and title of Sister of Roissy Val d’Oise. You have heard about her journey and her commitment that has brought her today. Here is a true inspiration for those who still have to complete their journey."
Rene takes Demoiselle Alexia's hand as he digs deep into his pockets searching for the ring before finding the correct one. With a little relief and a confident smile I find in my watch pocket. Rene inspects it closely seeing the gleaming golden ring sparkle and then places it onto Demoiselle Alexia’s finger crouching forward as he speaks softly to her. "Congratulations Alexia you will inspire many."
Rene turns to Gillian and confirms, "Gillian, give our newest Sister her rightful tag and let’s welcome her into our Sisterhood here at Roissy Val d'Oise."
"With pleasure Maitre Rene." she smiles warmly at Alexia "To become a Sister of Roissy Val d’ Oise a submissive has to have many qualities, some are as follows: To be Obedient, Graceful, Loyal, Humble, Patient, and remain submissive no matter how hard that may be. You have shown these qualities Demoiselle Alexia,
"No more will you carry that title, Cast it aside and wear your Sister tag with pride ! Sister Alexia. Wear the emblem of Sisterhood with pride as you go out to a new and exciting future in Roissy Val d'Oise. I remind you to always serve with passion and always from your heart, returning to the community that was given to you . Congratulations Sister Alexia and welcome to our Honored Roissy Val d'Oise Sisterhood ."
Freyja wipes a happy tear, overcome in the moment "congratulations my mentee Alexia!"
The crowd of more than 50 attendees roars with joy and offers congratulations, each in their own way.
"Sister Alexia please present your speech to your friends and family."
S I S T E R ' S S P E E C H
"Yes Thank you ---" Alexia rises to speak, "I am moved by this show of support
"I thank you all for being here, it gives me great joy! Especially THANK YOU Maître René! Thank you for offering us this sim! this jewel which allows us all to live our dreams!
"Now to those who, thanks to them, I am here and first of all, Freyja, she is the one who has boosted me along my path from Deb to today. She has always been by my side, motivating me, helping me, listening to me, reassuring me, waking me up ... yes, she has done all this for me! say! A first mistake, as soon as I arrived at Roissy, I left with a Dom from Roissy... (who is no longer there, out of the sim) not to string beads.... I realize my mistake and come back , no one ever knew, I preferred to keep my stupidity quiet. I resume my progression, Initiation..I am lucky to have a nice "team" of Doms...one of whom will do me a lot of good during the aftercare. It is essential the aftercare! Just to go back in time... I have been in BDSM for many years, but always with Mistresses, both RL and SL, Roissy was for me an important test, will I succeed in obeying a Maître?
"So I arrived here a bit unknown, the first contacts went well, the Doms were understanding and attentive, and above all, two people put me in confidence, Xanadu, with whom I had several conversations and Freyja who was by my side, everything went well until I became a Demoiselle, it is after that a kind of impatience appeared when I had my log in my hands, 'All that to do?'
"I'm a Dem, but I don't stop the nonsense, shall we say. I escape from Roissy with a Dom, form Roissy, who promises me a thousand things! ... I am so stupid that I leave the Roissy group! To find myself alone some time later ... I came back to Freyja and she welcomed me with kindness and understanding, she was my advocate at Xanadu with whom I had a long interview. Xanadu Thank you! and thank you again, I am here thanks to you too. I'm skipping the "Mistress" period, another search for the truth that fell through and I'm going back to Roissy with the firm intention of hanging on and succeeding in becoming a Sister!
"I must admit that since November I have made a lot of progress on my WS path, Event, all thanks to... guess what. Freyja! there is also Rubria, Seta, Master Dusty who saved my event!
"Maître Gavain who made me work and with whom I had a marathon day of 7 hours for my Final Scene. He gave me good advice and managed to understand me. He surprised me and forced me to dig deep inside myself to face and assume the situations he set up for this final. Thank you Maître Gavain, these were very intense moments! Thank you Dream! for 'lending' me your Maître. And Gillian who was patient and understanding, thank you Gillian." They both smile warmly to Alexia.
"Finally, I would like to thank you Asia, you were a precious help outside Roissy, you supported me in difficult moments, you helped me during my Event and above all you knew how to advise me when I needed it! Thank you to all my friends who supported me in every sense of the word.
"I have not forgotten the Roissy family and I would like to finish by saying to those who think I am 'haughty' or 'distant' that this is not intentional, I am shy, yes, and I protect myself with this 'attitude' I apologise if I have offended you. I appreciate Roissy very much and I feel at ease among you all, thank you All!
"And now... what am I going to do... of all this time... well, I'm going to wait and see what will be proposed to me, but I'd like to help the Debs, I think I've had a few experiences outside of Roissy... that allow me to point out this kind of danger. For the rest, we'll see...Thank you everyone here!! I'm very happy to see you!!"
Gillian smiles warmly at her, "Thank you Alexia for that wonderful speech! Please can you take your seat at the cushion near Maitre Gavain."
T O A S T & D I S M i S S A L
"Maitre Rene and Maitre Thomas, that concludes the graduation ceremony. Samois is proud to see another of our Demoiselles taking her place in the wider Roissy community. Maitre Thomas, I respectfully invite you to please close the proceedings witnessed by those present today"
Thomas walks to the little table with the chilling Champagne. He examines the bottle, "Hmmm the Dom Pérignon, 1956, made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, notes of toast and coffee. with subtle aromas of vanilla and cream, along with faint hints of spices. "Something special for our Alexia."
He pops the cork and watches the bubbly erupt and little land on the carpet and remarks, “Duck please...Oh well something for the new Debutantes to clean up later.” He walks over to her, hands her the flute and clinks with hers and smiles "Well done Alexia! " to which she replies, "Thank you very much Maitre Thomas!!
He raises his glass and speaks, "Come everyone and raise your glass with me in congratulating and welcoming Alexia into the sisterhood here at Roissy Val d'Oise.
After much toasting and cheering, Thomas buoyantly closes the ceremony.
