HaddLie's Sister Graduation
WHO HaddLie
WHEN Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023
WHERE Chateau Gardens
WELCOME Thomas Xue
FOR SAMOIS HOUSE Gillian Gemini
RECOMMENDATION Chicago
MENTOR Norma Underwood
By Blue Ronsein, Roissy Journaliste
Norma removes the girl's bodice and leads her to the platform, unleashes her, then moves to her place.
The girl in the spotlight, HaddLie, stands poised as the pink flowery bodice of my dress slides down my skin. The chill from the waters causing me to tingle just a bit. Gazes at everyone who has gathered and smiles graciously as we begin to make our way to the front of the stage.
F O R S A M O I S H O U S E
Gillian 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 HaddLie 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 HaddLie, 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."
She 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
Maitre Thomas stands and welcomes the guests, 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."
Thomas smiles, slipping my hands in my suit pockets speaking with a firm clear voice, "The sister graduation is the cumulation of persistent and hard work with many tasks both fun and arduous.
"HaddLie's, graduation means quite a lot to her and to all of our family who watched her grow as a result of her training here. I can recall catching her making little mistakes as a Debutante, and afterwards she would say you are making me nervous..I think I am always doing something wrong. Haddlie did learn from her mistakes quickly. Today is a very special day for her as she graduates from Demoiselle HaddLie to Sister Haddlie ,which is a significant milestone both for her and the community. HaddLie leaves samois to serve Roissy, under the guidance of myself and all of the Dominants of the chateau.
"We should always remember that this day is Haddlie's special day and is focused on everything about her achievement. Today we celebrate HaddLie's achievement with her supporters and friends in the Roissy community.
"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," answers Gillian, "thank you for your encouraging words regarding our Demoiselle HaddLie and recollection of her early days here at Roissy. "Maitre Chicago, would you please present your recommendation in promoting HaddLie to Sister."
R E C O M M E N D A T I O N
Nods to my left and right, recognizing those who are up here on the dais, Thomas, Norma, Gillian and the sisters of Samois. He places his hand on the shoulder of the lovely HaddLie, giving her a squeeze, and smiles into the faces of this well attended gathering.
"Brothers and sisters, old friends and new, it's an honor to be here today to let you know a bit about this lovely girl kneeling next to me. The first words that to mind are creativity, dedication, diligence, and the Love of Dance."
"Most of you know that HaddLie is an essential member of our own Roissyettes Dance Company.
I'm sure you've all attended the Productions that are so well organized and creative. HadLlie is a dedicated, selfless, choreographer, dancer, and cheerleader for the members of this outstanding troupe, that has become a family within our Roissy family."
"Upon returning from my short absence, due to pressing issues in that 'other world' that takes us away from Second Life, I discovered that many new submissives had joined the ranks of those who seek to discover their true submissive core. I immediately made myself available to these beautiful girls, who required assistance in various chores, serves and scenes all strategically put in place along the path to, in some cases learn, and ultimately, participate in roleplay. The goal of these ladies is to stand before you on this stage and show you what dedication really means.
"I hope you will all agree, that our mission here at Roissy is to educate, promulgate and inspire those who travel along the paths to satisfy their inquisitive nature into the many facets of BDSM. Experienced or not, those who join our famille seek to progress to higher levels of knowledge. recognition, and support to their brothers and sisters."
"Frankly I was quite honored when HaddLie inquired as to my availability to assist her in her finals, which ultimately led to the reason she is here on stage before you,. Sisterhood! To achieve this goal, I requested that she provide me with documentation identifying her limits, apprehensions, and scenes specifically created for her, by Adjointe Gillian, of the House of Samois. I suggest that that HaddLie and I review this documentation and set out on a course to achieve her goal. Her journey up until our meeting had been fraught with fears and disappointment of being required to be viewed by members of the famille while being displayed during a scene. Through several meetings, our combined creativity and our general agreement would be to enlist select members of the dominant group and present HaddLie with an exercise to test her sensory awareness. Each of that group of highly esteemed dominants volunteered to take HaddLie on a journey to present a challenge to her five senses. The ultimate goal was actually to allay HaddLie's fear of public exposure during a scene.
"I can proudly say that she successfully completed that portion of her final test. Then at another session, we went through the roleplay that explored HaddLie's most private wishes and journeyed into the realm what some refer to as 'Kink.' Because each other's schedule did not provide for one continuous session of final, our estimate is that we spent a total of more than 15 hours of preparation and execution of her final.
"Thus with great pleasure, I hereby recommend that Demoiselle HaddLie be accepted into the Sisterhood Roissy Val d'Oise."
Chicago smiles down at HaddLie gives her a wink and returns to his seat
M E N T O R ‘ S S P E E C H
“Thank you Maitre Chicago for your wonderful recommendation of advancement for our HaddLie. I enjoyed hearing your refreshing and positive words in regards to her." Gillian smiles, "Norma we would love to hear your recommendation of your mentee HaddLie to sister please."
Norma rises and speaks. "After four years of being a Sister at Roissy, I didn't think I would ever be standing up here again. I am not up here because I guided and advised my mentee through the debutante and demoiselle phase of her path. I am here because I was lucky enough to be assigned a deb who, like the Greek goddess Athena, emerged fully formed. HaddLie needed very little from me as she is self sufficient, confident, and highly motivated.
"She successfully accomplished all her deb tasks, doing excellent responses to the required readings, but also writing responses to all the alternate readings. She was fully prepared when I walked her from the tower to the library for her initiation near the end of October of last year. Once she received her demoiselle log, she moved full steam ahead, not only doing what was required but again going above and beyond. I never needed to help her with building sets for her hosting because she was already an accomplished builder. Many of you got to view her set building and costume making skills when she presented her dances at Roissyette shows.
"That takes me to her choreography skills. HaddLie has shown us her ability to produce fun dance numbers most recently at her wonderful Burlesque themed Sister Event in July. She not only choreographed a full eight dance program, but also built the sets and many costumes. I was proud to be one of her dancers. Prior to the Razzle Dazzle Club, HaddLie tasked us to think about whether as subs we could also be feminists during her compelling workshop in late April. Her photo “Butterflies” came in tied for 1st place during the Summer of O contest. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to perform in her dance numbers as well as watch her contribute her talents to the sim.
"I can attest to her value and willingness to serve as well as share her talents with our community. She has proven that she deserves the title of Sister. I am so proud of you HaddLie." and Norma retreats to her cushion, smiling at HaddLie.
“Maitre Thomas, you have heard the recommendations from Demoiselle HaddLie’s final task Maitre Chicago and supported by her mentoring Sister Norma. I respectfully invite you to confer to Demoiselle HaddLie the title and the ring of our Sisterhood"
Thomas nods affirmatively. He leans back in my chair, thinking and reflecting upon the comments and recommendations that were spoken today. Then he looks up, my dark eyes focusing on the assembled crowd, smiling and says, "I always feel gratified, and exuberant hearing all the commendations."
He nods to Gillian to continue with the proceedings.
"Demoiselle HaddLie, come forward please and kneel before Maitre Thomas."
T H E C O N F E R M E N T
Thomas 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. 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. He smiles looking toward and making eye contact with all the Debutantes and Demoiselles and says, "you see Submissives, I do take notes."
“You see here before you, a submissive who has joined us and has shared her journey with us from 17th September 2022. She was opened by the Dominants of Roissy on 29th October 2022 and gained the Demoiselle tag. She presented her workshop, Can Feminism and BDSM Co-Exist, on the 30th of April. And her sister event, Seduction , on the 23rd of July 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 October 18th, 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” He takes Demoiselle HaddLie'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. Thomas inspects it closely, seeing the gleaming golden ring sparkle, and then places it onto Demoiselle HaddLie’s finger crouching forward as he speaks softly to her, “Congratulations HaddLie -- you will inspire many.”
Thomas smiles and looks over, proudly, "Gillian, give our newest Sister her rightful tag and let’s welcome her into our Sisterhood here at Roissy Val d'Oise"
S U M M A T I O N
Obeying Maitre Thomas' instruction, Gillian stands and smiles at our kneeling Demoiselle HaddLie, then looks towards our assembled members and guests drawing their attention.
She summarizes the affirmation, then concludes, "No more will you carry that title of Demoiselle. Cast it aside and wear your Sister tag with pride!
“Sister HaddLie!!"
Loud cheering bursts from all in the crowd, ending only when Giloian settles themm down.
"Congratulations Sister HaddLie and welcome to our honored Roissy Val d'Oise Sisterhood. Sister HaddLie, please present your speech to your friends and family."
S I S T E R ' S S P E E C H
HaddLie stands and addresses the audience.
"First, I want to thank everyone who made it out today to attend my graduation. I want to thank Maitre Rene, who graciously provides us all with such a beautiful place to live and to learn about ourselves and others. Many of you I know well and some just an occasional chat here and there.
"When I first got here, Freyja was at the landing. She immediately said Hello and welcome. She gave me my tour, invited me to sit and watch the movie. I think I was in her IM's more than anything trying to figure out how to get the movie to start. Then it never ended when she taught me how to Choreograph. Poor Freyja........But she took it all in stride and helped me learn a lot of things.
"I liked it here because of that one meeting. No place else did someone greet me and say hello as soon as I popped in. It was refreshing....
"Then I got Norma as my Mentor and all my Im's shifted from Freyja to her. Poor Norma. I was new had a ton of questions. She many times had to bring me back down to earth after freaking out over silly things.
"And poor Gillian another one I often bugged with questions. I am guessing that all three are glad when I found my footing that all of that stopped.
"I was this shy, quiet girl who lived on the landing waiting to give my tours where I met the "night crew". Abby Abby Abby, how many nights we lived on that landing at the same late hours. Often doing silly thing like riding horses around the SIM or bouncing on bouncy balls, driving motorcycles and crashing into the buildings. Luckily with our super powers, we were able to repair before anyone noticed....And they all are still standing today.. Today Abby and I don't stand on the "street corner" anymore, but she is the one of the best friends I have here. "
"One day, I met Maitre Gavain, then He was a Master. He took interest and we went to the art gallery and we were in there for a long time talking about the pictures that were there at the time. He was kind and sweet to talk to this new girl on the SIM. As time went by, He showed me many things, fun and interesting. We would and still do have long talks about whatever. He has become one of my best friends here and has supported me with everything I have done.
"There came a time, when I just hid myself away. Lost all self confidence I had. Many early morning talks with Master Ash, the late night talk with Maitre Thomas and the exercises that Maitre Opie had me do to bring me back to myself.....I can not thank enough for.
"It is quite true that people here do care and support the submissive's here. And not just us, everyone, and is hard to find with so many places that people can go. I think sometimes, people do not truly realize that the things that are said and done, really do help and not dismissed.
"Sitting there blindfolded with Dominants I did not know. Who knew at that time that a little hot wax, a feather, an orange and a lime would draw out in me what I lost. I mean really who knew? After that it was like an awakening. It was fun and exciting and not something I would of done on my own at that time. After that, we planned the final scene together after talking about some kinks and limits and I didn't hesitate.
"Now here I am up here on this stage, in front of all of you. Feeling confident, proud and ready to move on. Am I a cheeky submissive....yep and that won't change. Am I opinionated...yep and that won't change. But what has changed is how I see myself. A year ago, you would of never gotten me up here baring myself to all of you.
"This place that we call home is a great place to live and to learn. From the workshops to the discussions. But, in order for us to continue to do so, we all need to do our parts. Be here for when others have questions or doubts about themselves. To be that ear to just listen when someone is not in the best head space. Never assume anyone is 'good.' This is just as much a journey for the Dominants as well. Yes all these pretty pixels are more than just the fountain of youth miracles. We have hearts that hurt and ache, we have brains that get all scrambled up like eggs on a plate. We all need to be able to see when someone maybe just is not acting like themselves. And yes, as much as we may say real lives do not play a part in who we are here.....we all know it does. It's human nature....You can't fake a pixel forever. Eventually, our lives comes out the more we get to know people.
"Our work will never be over but what we have accomplished together has made a difference in countless lives. Look around you, look at everyone whose lives have been touched in some form or another by this place and it's people in it."
"Those who have weathered COVID and lockdowns. Those who have stayed through some hard times. We have have some that have left us and gone on. We have had go through some pretty scary health issues, but in the end....we all came together to send them our well wishes and heartfelt good wishes
That is family. That is what we call each other, our family. Let's roll up our sleeves and continue this journey with more dedication together. I encourage you to reach out to someone you do not know or do not know well and get to know them. That is what makes us stronger."
With that, HaddLie smiles to the audience and returns to her cushion.
Gilklian smiles , "Thank you HaddLie for the warm and wonderful words.: she pauses and speaks to the Maitre, "Maitre Thomas, that concludes the graduation ceremony. Samois is proud to see another of our Demoiselles taking her place in the wider Roissy community. I respectfully invite you to please close the proceedings witnessed by those present today"
T O A S T & D I S M i S S A L
Thomas walks to the little table with the chilling Champagne.
He examines the bottle, "Hmmm the Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé, Famous for flavors of juicy red berries and stone fruit shine in this coral-hued bottle, while supporting notes of caramel give the bubbly a richness that plays perfectly with a cheese plate or decadent foie gras. Something sweet and special for our HaddLie"
He pops the cork and watches the bubbly erupt and little land on the carpet and remarks, “Oh well something for the new Debuates to clean up later.”
Pouring two flutes of the Impérial Rosé, Thomas walks over to her, hands her the flute and clinks with her and smiles "Well done HaddLie! " and then raises his glass and speaks, "Come everyone and raise your glass with me in congratulating and welcoming HaddLie into the sisterhood here at Roissy Val d'Oise."
He turns to the newest Sister, smiling, "This is your day Sister HaddLie. A time for you to reflect on your journey, present and future. A time to rejoice and celebrate with your familie. It is a gratifying pleasure to call you a Sister of Roissy Val d’ Oise. I encourage each of us as members to take a look deep inside ourselves, and be the example setters for others as we lead and guide others through their paths. Let us each work together and share ideas. Let us grow as a community as we seek to move forward. My door is always open if you wish to share ideas or just need to talk.
"I thank you for sharing your time and showing support today.
"We are dismissed."
