Xanadu Sister Graduation
March 15 2015
Babs looks over at Xana and whispers, "Are you ready?"
"Yes," replies Xanadu.
Together they move under the ivy archway into the Chateau Garden and slowly make their way to the platform stage. Babs walks behind Xanadu and unfastens her top, revealing her breasts. Xanadu smiles, blushing, and lowers her eyes as Babs playfully tweaks her nipples making them red.
"Lets go hunny," coaches Babs.
Hearing the words, Xanadu swallows, licks her lips and takes a deep breath. She exhales slowly, trying to calm her nerves, then lifts her eyes as she and Babs exchange a knowing look. They step forward, her tummy fills with the sensation of butterflies. Her eyes well with tears of emotion.
"I thank you for being here for me," Xanadu softly says to Babs... and then she is on the stage and her Sister Graduation Ceremony begins; a day long awaited.
The following are the special words spoken on Xanadu's behalf by the various Roissy Val d'Oise Family members who actively participated in her final days as a Demoiselle.
"Honored guests," proclaims Vette, "welcome all to this joyous event; for today we come together to witness the Graduation of Demoiselle xanadu, who will join the exclusive ranks of the Roissy Val d'Oise Sisterhood."
Maitre Thomas proclaimed, "As the community of Roissy VDO gathers, it is without a doubt that it is a special time for both xanadu and the community here at large. It is a time of celebration because of the tremendous accomplishment in which the Sister graduation stands for and marks for the girl that attains it... .
“I first met xanadu at a Saturday dance, she was so friendly and very lovely, but I noticed a problem. She had my family name ! So I thought, I better disown her from the Xue clan if I was to initiate her into the House of Roissy Val d'Oise. It’s now our little joke."
Maître Johnathan spoke in support of his pupil to let us know his recommendation.
"The path to Sisterhood is a long and hard road fraught with challenges and pitfalls, as I'm sure all the submissives here today will readily agree. I confess that back last year, when I first met Demoiselle Xanadu, her shyness and lack of experience made me doubt her ability to finish the course.
"How wrong I was!! !!
"I got to know Xanadu I slowly learned that beneath that shy almost timid veneer was a deep hunger a driving need to learn, to accept, to understand her desire to submit.
"We never stop learning and whilst I hope I helped and encouraged Xanadu on her path to knowledge and acceptance I, in return, also learned from Xanadu. It was a unique experience to help guide such a sensitive accolade on the road to discovery.
"I had the honour to be asked by Xanadu to assess her submission as the final task in her journey to Sisterhood. In discussion with this demoiselle I came to know that her obvious weaknesses were a shyness and a lack of confidence in her ability to serve when under extreme duress. In discussion it was also apparent that she was wary of sensory deprivation and had a claustrophobic fear of confinement.
"In 3 separate scenes two in the library and one in the dungeon I pushed her limits. Blindfolding her and binding her tightly on the Shibari frame in one scene I then played mind games using a large sharp knife and ice. Then switching to use a hot dripping wax candle in a highly invasive way.
"In a final scene I secretly asked another Master to help. Placing Xanadu naked in a cage in the library I told her the key to her freedom was to beg the first master to enter the library to use her in any way he wished. I then cued the other Master to enter. She duly begged and was used.
"I believe that to be given the choice of continuing hateful confinement or to be used by a master she had never met before was a real challenge. It give me great pleasure to report that Xanadu never faltered; her eyes reflected her uncertainty but she put her trust in me completely and never once questioned or hesitated to obey.
"I fully believe that Xanadu is worthy of the title of Sister and will be an exceptional addition to the Sisterhood of the Chateau. I recommend with confidence that she be granted the title of "Sister of Roissy". She has my full and unconditional support."
Jazz Godric spoke on Xanadu's behalf as her Mentoring Sister.
"Maitre Rene, Maitre Thomas, Sister Vette. Sister Babs, Sister Gillian thank you each for all the many things you do for us each day. We all are very aware of the sacrifices that you make, to make sure our beautiful home prospers harmoniously. We hold each of you in high esteem and we thank you for your dedicated service for the benefit of everyone here.
"Shy, innocent, so very sweet, smart, and willing to learn and give. My thoughts of xanadu in my memory seem to go toward a particular movie where we see things in grays and blacks and whites in the beginning of the movie… then magically not too far into it, it turns to glorious Technicolor right before our eyes and literally takes our breath away.
"That is how xanadu’s journey seemed to me. If any of you have seen “The Wizard of Oz” you will know what I mean… smiles. And so like Dorothy, xanadu was set off on the yellow brick road of her training journey, filled with excitement, a heart filled with desire to learn and grow, a growing network of new friends, and struggles and challenges to over come.
"Along the way she met several good hearted people, made lots of very good friends and met some that maybe had green skin and wore black if you looked at them hard enough…even a well meaning wizard or two….
"The training at VDO is not an easy straight line path…we go in circles and up hills and down into valleys…meet lots of new people… learn lots of new things… go into dark places, scary places… and trust perfect strangers with our safely and well being. Xanadu set her focus on the goal of being a Sister and doing her best with each task. Learning and growing even when it challenged her. She moved forward step by step. Her pace was steady and determined. She bravely conquered her fears, trusting the ones she had scenes with.
"Xanadu was tested in her final task with her strengths and weaknesses which included her limits, per vette, Samois Supervisor. ……Takes a big breath… I would never make a good Domme because I would say to the Submissive. “I know that is hard for you … you don’t have to do that“… lol….but that is not the way of BDSM or VDO. I am confident in the skills or each Maitre to stretches us , guides us, molds us , and helps us to grow into more than what we thought we could be…. with our trust in them that we are safely taken care of and no harm will ever take place on their watch. Each time we are stretched we grow with leaps and bounds …if I or anyone had said “ that is hard you don’t have to do it” then she would not be the confident submissive you see today.
"Confidence replaced shyness and hesitation for xanadu, her world became grand with Technicolor all around her. She has endeared herself deeply into our hearts and minds and I for one can not imagine VDO without her beautiful face beaming at me and her sweet voice saying JAZZZZZY when I arrive. Smiles warmly to her.
"She is one of the sweetest submissives I have ever met … but along with that she has a grace about her, a confidence and elegance. She is determined to meet each challenge straight in the eye and fearlessly. She is ready to click her heels and say” There is no place like home” and take her place as a Sister of VDO… the yellow brick road never truly ends and new adventures are always just around the corner for each of us… but there really is no place like home.
"She has and will continue to dedicate herself to being here for the pleasure of the Dominates/Masters/ Maitres and to support her fellow Debutants/Demoiselles/Sisters in their journeys and growth in our beautiful community. Always giving that contagious willing heart and spirit to everyone around her. I am so humbled to have her friendship and to have been a small part of her journey as a Mentoring Sister. I look forward to her growing and prospering among the noble citizens of VDO as a Sister.
"Maitre Rene, Maitre Thomas, Sister Vette, Dominates/Masters/Maitres and Sisters of VDO with a loving heart and strength of purpose I whole heartedly recommend xanadu as a Sister of VDO. Thank you so much for the privilege of being a Sister of VDO and being allowed to speak on xanadu‘s behalf today."
Maître Rene confers on Demoiselle xanadu the title and the ring of Sisterhood.
Rene nods in silence, sits back in his chair thinking and reflecting on the comments and recommendations he has heard today before confirming, "I am always taken aback by all the commendations," as he nods, indicating to Samois Supervisor my own confirmation to continue with the proceedings.
Rene stands, looking at the Demoiselle before me then along the platform. Recalling all of their supportive words as he often does. Look out towards the gathered community, friends and family feeling very proud to be a part of this wonderful famille of Roissy Val d’ Oise. Smiles and looks down at her, and thumbs through the weathered old leather journal he continues to turn the pages until the name he had been searching for appeared, He began to read the notes that he had placed along the journey of Xanadu.
He looked toward all the Debutantes and Demoiselles, sure they are all wondering what is in his old leather journal. Winks, "I do know who has been naughty or nice."
He began to speak; “You see here before you .... A sweet submissive, one that has honored her path. She was accepted into the house Of Samois as a Debutante on September 24, 2014.
"She progressed and moved on to the time of her Initiation on November 15, 2014 where she served and was opened by Dominates of Chateau Roissy Val D’ Oise and became known as Demoiselle xanadu.
"This is where she left her cocoon and morphed into a beautiful butterfly. Her journey continued as she traveled along wanting to learn and absorb. December 23, 2015. xanadu presented a very informative workshop, “Positive Submission”.
"She continued along next with her Sister Event as she presented, “Putting on the Ritz” on February 5, 2015. Laughs, I even DJ after she begged like a good submissive should."
"Her Final Task was given to her on February 13, 2015. It was a test of her Submission based upon her strengths and weaknesses. Vette received a notice of recommendation from Johnathan on February 21, 2015 that all was completed and she was worthy of Sisterhood.
"Now today she kneels before us March 15, 2015 to receive what she had committed herself too, the giving of her submission, today she will have bestowed upon her the Roissy ring and title of Sister.
"You have heard about her journey that brings her here today, her day of bliss. Her commitment that has brought her here is a true inspiration for those who still have to complete their journey”
Rene glance at the Demoiselle xanadu’s small hand as he reaches inside his coat pocket, he pulled out a tiny box, he opened it and held it before her as he watched it gleam and sparkle in the sunlight, with a little relief and a confident smile.
He removed the ring from the tiny box and reached for her hand and slipped the shiny gold ring over the Demoiselle xanadu’s finger as he crouched forward speaking softly to her.
“Congratulations Xanadu you will inspire many may you continue to grow and learn and nurture others along you way."
Rene sitting back... So very proud, turning to Samois Supervisor, "Please Vette, give our newest Sister her rightful tag and let’s welcome her into sisterhood here at Roissy Val d'Oise."
Xanadu's words to Our Family and community.
"Thank yall for your kindness.
"Maitre Rene, Distinguished Members on the stage and those present in the audience .. I am most grateful that you have chosen to be here today.. as your presence does mean a lot to me.
"I would first like to reflect briefly on my final task :
"I must say i entered this task with a mixture of curiosity, enthusiasm, nervousness and a desire to see just how far i had come since beginning my path. Al though Maitre Johnathan and i had never role played together before this task, we began spending time together getting to know one another, and i found trust in him as he prepared how these task would be revealed to me .
"These scenes were that of punishment, humiliation, stimulation of senses, how to deal with confinement, uncertainty, and to make me think how best to resolve situations presented to me, even broadening my limits. In essence i was tested on my strengths and my weaknesses.
"I truly felt in my soul Maitre Johnathan was the one in complete control the entire time, not me and in the end proved to myself that i am stronger in my submission then i thought"
"Thank you Vette, for your perception into me and for helping me to move forward, still knowing that i have much more to learn of myself.
"My first thought of you [to Maitre Rene\ ... is of your generosity not only to me but to all of the community. Upon joining here i had only seen you at a distance then you and Vette appeared while i was reading over my log… i felt very humbled being in your presence ...and somewhat tongue tied … thank goodness for Vette."
"Please know that i appreciate the opportunities you have given to us to learn from the many classes and workshops offered here. i am pleased to offer any assistance that i can helping Roissy Val d'Oise prosper."
"What can i say about Maitre Thomas ?
"Well … as amazing as it sounds you were the first Dom i met when i got here and was then asked several times if we were related * noting the last name Xue*… i remember another time you said something in reference to my being your sister, to another in general conversing … even though being in jest .
"You continued to check on me as did others so often and i am very appreciative for that… During my travels and when it became apparent i was going to fully go through the paths … that lead me where i am on this day … you then *disowned me* … little did i realize that doing so would afford me the opportunity to become Sister to all here …and i do thank you for that."
"With eagerness, curiosity and desire to fully submit to my finals i asked this wonderful man, Maitre Johnathan, to oversee this task .. trusting him completely .. and no he did not let me off easy, he took what i considered to be my most difficult weakness and put me through it .. blushes deeply .. but i pleased Him as i found that extra inner strength in me. I sincerely appreciate and thank you as you mentored me in times of question .. when i needed an impartial view on things.
"Thank you Jazzy for accepting to mentor me .. i have always been impressed in your eloquence and reserved ways. I have watched you help others and occasionally heard some of your advise offered, but not directed as an order. You have shown me that all things are possible and that it is the way we perceive things that makes all work. Having had the opportunity to travel my path and know you *had my back* made things that were some times difficult easier to handle.. and you will forever be special to me.
"Babs, although you recently graduated your qualities were fast acknowledged by Maitre Rene and Vette .. you have been and influence on me as well as others .. i thank you for helping me keep my vision straight and to move forward .. as i hoped to achieve the honor that is to be vested upon me today .. many thanks to you.
"Vette, we became fast friends and one who i cherish .. your wisdom has been something thats has helped not only me but many others here both Doms and submissives .. you amaze me in your tenacity and dedication here .. you have touched my heart is an way few have .. i will shush now .. we do not need to share words as you know me better then any one here ... i thank you for your continued advise guidance support but most of all for just being you.
"I am a girl filled with many emotions .. i will say from my heart i was not sure i would ever be standing here before yall as i am now .. it was not just through my efforts but the help, support and assistance from yall that has brought me to this point .. and to those of you unable to be here .. i still feel your presence.
"When i chose to become a full member here.. i wanted to learn and see where my submissiveness would take me. There were 2 others who also started the same day, Ange and Annabelle * we were called the butterflies* .. but out of the three .. i remained.
"As it became time to move to the Initiation i was even more aware of the support we have here and i thank Maitre Hadaway for being my protector, i think i must have had the longest after care of all ."
"i must also thank Sir Bronnon for the many pictures he so graciously took during my initiation.. i have looked to them and remembered that evening so vividly .. and in sincere appreciation i thank you yall for supporting me through that event .
"There are many others here that i should also be commenting on as well .. those who helped in my tasks and scenes for my logs, as well as moral support, Kely and Master Oz, and to the Administrate team who we are so fortunate to have and their committment in making this community the best in SL .. .our Journalists juliette and blue who keep us in the know .. and ... as it continues to present itself ... the importance of team work and supporting each other."
"In closing i will add the following ... my one greatest remembrances and one i will always cherish .. is my collar .. i have worn through my path .. it was purchased from the funds I earned by hosting here at our home of VDO ... many of you here are partly responsible for that … and i thank you.
"When I was new., I followed you... Through lessons great and small.
And I as grew you stood me up .. each time I took a fall.
As days flew by, I shared my fears .. Through hardships, you shared
them all ... and when I cried, you stood near by to gather up my tears.
"Now we stand upon new shores, Far from where we began.
and looking back... i would take each step with you once again.
"All is new... I followed you .. Your my sweetest friend
My smile laugh and Joy i send to you
"Once again, and this cannot be said enough ... Thank you again to Maitre Rene for Roissy Val d'Oise and allowing me to serve as i am able.”
Vette's words to Xanadu.
"Thank you Sister xanadu. First I would like to congratulate you xanadu on your new role as a sister and the dedication you have shown in pursuing your path. When you first came to VdO, you had said to me I know nothing about BDSM. I soon found I had a shadow and I had to walk a very straight and narrow path.
"Many accused you of being an alt of me. We both knew that was not true. So we ignored the rumors and you continued on journey.
"We have laughed together and we have cried together. We have shared many stories along the path of Sl. It is without a doubt a day filled with tears of gladness and joy to see that you have come so far. I have seen you stumble and fall and I along with many others have been there to give you a hand to help you back up, to give you the support you needed to jump the hurdles of SL. I have seen you at a very vulnerable state, not knowing which way your head was screwed on at times. I thank you for trusting in me, asking me and taking the advice I shared with you.
"Xan as a Sister of Roissy Val d’ Oise, we are called upon to stretch ourselves to serve the community as a whole, and not just individually. We help to train, to guide, to mentor, and promote growth within our home, through events, and through support skills such as workshops and mentors as we have learned. We are to nurture others as they find their journey becoming difficult. To teach and offer assistance. We are to lead by example. The examples and impressions we give are how we are viewed. As the old saying goes many never look past the cover of a book and miss the true meaning of what is inside."
Maitre Rene's closing words.
"This is your day Sister xanadu!
"Come everyone and raise your glass with me in congratulating and welcoming her into sisterhood here at Roissy Val d'Oise It's time to live up to your success, smile and take a bow !
"Congratulations Sister xanadu!
"It is a time for you to reflect and celebrate on your past, present and future. A time to rejoice and celebrate. xanadu, it is with pleasure to call you a Sister of Roissy Val d’ Oise. I have seen you grow from a mere nodule on the thorns of life into a fully bloomed flower. I wish you see you continue and grow and learn. May your path at VdO always be remembered as something near and precious to your heart.
"With the many new approaches and the year off to a good start, 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.
"In closing, you are all invited to play more active roles. If there is something you can offer the sim, please fill out a notecard and drop in my red mailbox just outside my office so that I can review. We are a family, and we can't do this all ourselves. I am humbled to know each of you.
"I encourage each to stay up to date on all events and workshops by checking the website/calendar frequently at http://www.roissy-vdo.com/calendar/ or the main website at http://www.roissy-vdo.com/
"I thank you for sharing in your time and showing support today as xanadu became a sister of Roissy Val d’ Oise. I encourage each of us as members to take a look deep inside ourselves, be the example setters for others as we lead and guide, always keeping in mind the closer we bond the stronger we become. No matter what others may try and tear down, and the stronger we dominates bind them the more obedient the submissives become.
"Please join us in the Chateau Garden beginning at immediately following for xanadu’s Graduation celebration one of SL’s finest performers “Somewhereintime Jupiter” for a celebration dance."
Juliette Surrealdreaming
Roissy Journaliste
