Dash and Ciara Collar Reaffirmation Ceremony
WHO Dash (Dashing Radikal) and Ciara (Ciara Ashton)
WHEN Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021
WHERE Chateau Gardens
WELCOME Thomas Xue
LEADER Dusty Caldera
HANDMAIDEN Ginger Templeton
PARTICIPANT Soaron Ronin
PARTICIPANT Draco Kaosis
VOCALIST AT BALL Nickelback
by Blue Ronsein, Journaliste
Photography by Xanadu Xue
As visitors and members gather in the beautifully decorated Roissy Gardens, they face a stage with a solemn altar. Upon it are the following symbolic items:
A bell to ring in and begin this solemn occasion
Several cords of colored strings to bind this couple in the presence of their friends, Famillie and guests
Incense burning to clear the air of any negativity that may try to enter during this joining,
Candle burning to bless and bring light their lives ahead
A crystal of earth, to bring good fortune that this couple may they ever be in with one another
Water in a shallow bowl of earthen design, blessed and purified to honor the element of water
A white Rose on a purple pillow not yet in full bloom, with fragrance filling the gardens
A red Rose on a purple pillow almost full bloom, with fragrance filling the gardens
Salt to purify and sanctify this space, Salt of the earth and cleans the spirit of all in attendance
A crystal Vase half full of water to nourish and protect the roses this couple will unite
T H E W E L C O M E
After the processional, Maitre Thomas Xue steps and looks out to the assembled family of Roissy Val d'Oise and smiles warmly. "Greetings and welcome to Master 'Dash'...Dashing Radical and His submissive Courtesan Sister ciara ashton's good friends, the Roissy Famille, and welcomed guests.
"We have come here today to witness the joyous celebration of the love between Dash and ciara, supporting them in their decision to be re-affirmed and recommitted as being joined as one in the sight of this company of their friends, Famillie and guests. I have had the pleasure of seeing them grow together and achieve Master and sisterhood.
"This ceremony combines the strength of the lifestyle with the constancy of the divinity that we all find our own ways to express. For this ceremony today, they have chosen the powerful imagery of the old earth religion and the ties to the divine it symbolizes combined with traditional lifestyle ceremonies. Please open your hearts to this, and feel the emotive power of this sharing you will witness today.
"Our sim welcomes all of you. We are indeed grateful to Maitre René for his leadership and for providing this environment for the realization of his vision of the lifestyle at this sim, our place to learn and play and enjoy safe, sane and consensually. We are grateful to those who serve selflessly to administer the programs here and we are grateful to each of you for supporting each other. Thank you for being here and thank you for your active participation with our community. We are pleased that you have chosen to share this event today. To our welcome guests, please do enjoy the sim, tour it if you have time, and know that our membership is happy to answer any questions you may have. Let us proceed." He turns and gives a nod to proceed.
P R O C E S S I O N A L
Draco Kaosis rings the Bell. "Blessed be all who attend this glorious celebration, and blessed be Master Dash and Sister ciara who are about to be united in the re-affirmation of the bonds of love that unite them."
Dusty Caldera asks, "Who gives this submissive into her re-collaring?"
Soaron Ronin responds, "I have that honor."
Dusty smiles, looking toward the lovely submissive "ciara, if it is your desire to continue, please step forward and join hands with Master Dash before me." Ciara steps forward to the altar on the other side of Maitre Dusty from Master Dash, and joins hands with Master Dash. Dusty looks out over the gathered group of family and friends "Let us now call upon the Roissy Famille and all their dear friends gathered together on this day, the company to bear witness and bless this union. Let us pray.
"Gracious Protector of All, Gentle Lady nurturing All, to all our witnesses and guests, our company, join with us, and respond:
With that, the attendees answer in unison, "So let it be!"
Soaron continues, "you came into My One Life a decade ago. And grew into a real daughter I love and cherish. Time and worlds not always worked out, but that didt mean you where not in My heart. Yet here you are. Finally met a partner (and a future) to call yours. And yours alone. ( and if not.. I got a spank willing to correct that). Have a good life you two. And make each other as happy as possible. You are worth it..you ever lasting Dad."
Dash nods and smiles to our supporting company here. and Soaron's words, and Ciara blinks back a tear "thank you Dad."
Dusty smiles at the beautiful sentiments and continues on "In times past it was believed that the soul shared characteristics with all things Divine. It is this belief which assigned virtues to the importance of this special binding of a girl to a Man. It is in this tradition that a blessing is offered in support of this ceremony.
"Blessed be this union with the gifts of the East. Communication of the heart, mind, and body Fresh beginnings with the rising of each Sun. The knowledge of the growth found in the sharing of silences. Blessed be this union with the gifts of the warmth of hearth and home The heat of the heart's passion The light created by both To lighten the darkest of times. Blessed be this union with the gifts of the deep commitments of the lifestyle, similar to a lake fed by the swift excitement of the raging river that fills it, a river that refreshes as cleansing as the rain, as it then empties into the all-encompassing passion of the sea. Blessed be this union with the gifts of the firm foundation on which to build the growth of your sharing to enrich your lives and a stable home to which you may always return."
He looks at the lovely couple "Each of these blessings from this special reaffirmation of the collaring of ciara emphasizes those things which will help you build a happy and successful union. Yet they are only tools. Tools which you must use together in order to create what you seek in this union.
"You stand before this company, each of you, seeking to reaffirm being one with the other. You have entered into this union with open eyes and full hearts. You are also aware of the reality of the vows you are about to speak to one another; of the responsibility that comes when a collaring within the lifestyle is created.
"I remind you now of your recommitment to one another. There will be times of hardship which you must endure, supporting one another with your love and strength and honesty. If there is any reason within your hearts that this ceremony should not continue at this time, I charge you to voice it now, for a collaring within the lifestyle is based in honesty and trust, and only with those things can you successfully create a partnership."
T H E C E R E M O N Y
Dusty smiles and takes a step back, and Draco Kaosis continues, " Friends, family, loved ones. We are all here today to see two people, Master Dash and His submissive ciara, join hands and be bound together by their love, and commitment to one another. Before we begin the ceremony, we will turn this place into sacred ground. As I cast the circle, please take a moment to visualize loving, positive energy for Master Dash and His ciara.
"In this place, this Circle Round. From Earth, the things that Manifest. And yet no place or time there be. Today, we ask that the infinite light of the divine shine upon this union. In that spirit, I offer a blessing to this ceremony. Blessed be this union with the gifts from the east — new beginnings that come each day with the rising sun, communication of the heart, mind, body and soul. Blessed be this union with the gifts of the south — the light of the heart, the heat of passion, and the warmth of a loving home. Blessed be this union with the gifts of the west — the rushing excitement of a raging river, the soft and pure cleansing of a rainstorm, and a commitment as deep as the ocean itself. Blessed be this union with the gifts of the north — a solid foundation on which to build your lives, abundance and growth of your home, and the stability to be found by holding one another at the end of the day.
"Master Dash, ciara, these four simple blessings will help you on your journey that begins today. However, they are only tools. They are tools which you must use together to create the light, the strength, the infinite energy now and forever of a love you both so richly deserve.
"Now, I bid you look into one another's eyes and hearts. Master Dash, please take ciara's hands. Do you promise to show ciara your honor, to share her laughter and joy, to support and stand by her in times of difficulty, to dream and hope together with her, and to spend each day loving her more than the day before?"
""....my dear ciara," Dash answers," I promise to show you honor, to share your laughter and joy, to support and stand by you in times of difficulty, to dream and hope together with you, and to spend each day we have loving you more than the day before.""
"Do you, ciara, promise to show Master Dash your honor, to share his hopes and dreams, to laugh with him and share endless days of joy, to stand side by side with him in times of trouble, and to spend each day loving him more than the day before?"
Ciara raises her eyes to my beloved Master, voice strong but full of emotion "I do promise to show you honor, to share your hopes and dreams, to laugh with you and share endless days of joy, to stand side by side with you in times of trouble, and to spend each day loving you more than the day before. I give you my heart, mind and body. I promise you my desires, hopes and dreams... that no one will come before you in my heart and in my love for you"
Draco continues, "Just as very different threads woven in opposite directions can form a beautiful tapestry, so can your two lives merge together to form a very beautiful relationship. To make your relationship work will take love. Love should be the core of your relationship, as love is the reason you are here." He takes up the cords from the altar
"Woven into these cords, imbued into their very fibers, are all the hopes of your friends and family, and of yourselves, for your new life together. With the fashioning of each knot do I tie all the desires, dreams, love, and happiness wished here in this place to your lives for as long as love shall last.
He drapes the cords over their joined hands and ties the red, orange and yellow cords around their joined hands. "And so the binding is made. Will you seek to be honest with each other in all things?
They answer in the affirmative.
Draco ties the green, blue, and violet cords around their joined hands. "and so the binding is made. Will you support each other in times of distress?" Again, "I will" from both.
He ties the black, white and grey cords around their joined hands. "And so the binding is made. Will you temper your words and actions with love?" Again, "I will" from both.
He ties the pink, brown, silver and gold cords around their joined hands. "By these cords, you are thus bound to your vows. May these knots remain tied for as long as love shall last. Two are entwined in love, bound by commitment and fear, sadness and joy, by hardship and victory, anger and reconciliation, all of which brings strength to this union. Hold tight to one another through both good times and bad, and watch as your strength grows." He smiles at Dusty and Steps back
Dusty pauses a moment to let the impact of the handfasting sink in and continues on "Master Dash and ciara, you stand before me and this company, having desired to reaffirm the bond of collaring within the lifestyle. Do you do this of your own free will, coming here today without coercion or pressure from other persons?"
They both say, "I do." Dusty nods, looking out over the gathered group of family and friends once more "Friends, as these two reaffirm the collaring that joins them, so are you united through them. It has been their decision to reaffirm the collaring, and their lives will be blessed and enriched by the support you give. Will you encourage and bless Master Dash and his ciara in their union? Will you celebrate their collaring, standing beside them in rough times, yet not standing between them?
In unison, "I will."
He nods with a smile....."But it also will take trust - to know in your hearts you want the best for each other. It will take dedication - to stay open to one another; to learn and to grow together even when this is not always so easy to do. It will take faith - to always be willing to go forward to tomorrow, never really knowing what tomorrow will bring. And it will take commitment - to hold true to the journey you two now re-pledge to share together. With this understanding, Master Dash, will you have submissive ciara to continue to be your collared girl, to share together in all that relationship means within the lifestyle? Will you love her , comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health, for as long as love may last?"
They both answer, "I will."
"Ciara, will you have this man, Master Dash, to continue to hold your collar, to share together in all that relationship means within the lifestyle? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him in sickness and in health, for as long as love may last?"
She answers, "I will."
"I have spoken, “for as long as love shall last” rather than “until death do you part” in the face of the reality that situations and people change. However, this does not mean rending your relationship at the first sign of trouble or disagreement, for you know that in relationships come difficult times. It is your responsibility within this partnership to strive for acceptable solutions, to work toward healing the hurts that will occur, and only after having exhausted all other avenues of possibility and not reaching a solution should such a bond be broken.
"The white rose, not yet in full bloom. The white color represents the purity of her gift, while the still slightly closed petals show that her submission has not come into full bloom. It never will. Submission is ever-deepening, ever-growing and the submissive will never reach a place where she cannot open a bit more for her Dominant."
Ginger smiles bringing the deep purple silk pillow up to ciara, upon which a single perfect white rose lays. Its scent gently lifting as it slightly moves in the pillow as it is offered to ciara. "Please take this white rose and offer it to your Master Dash, as a symbol of your submission, love, care, fidelity and beauty"
Ciara carefully almost reverently, picks up the beautiful white rose holding it from its smooth stem to avoid its sharp thorns. "Thank you Ginger" then turns to Master Dash...eyes shining as they raise to Master steady gaze. "Master, i present this precious white rose to you as a symbol of my love, submission, and devotion to you. I ask that you accept this gift, and this women, your woman...as your own."
"Master Dash do you accept ciara's white rose?" asks Dusty.
He takes the white rose from ciara, gently brushing her fingers reassuringly and speaks clearly "I accept ciara's rose"
"The red rose," continues Dusty, "almost fully open, signifies his dominance. The red represents his passion and desire to possess and protect her at all costs, though it may require him to spill his blood to do so. The rose is almost in full bloom to symbolize that he is ready and mature enough to accept the responsibilities required of him."
Ginger grins as I lift the matching purple cushion from the altar, admiring the Red Rose laid out on it. fragrant in almost full bloom. Turning I hold out the pillow with its Red Rose to Master Dash
Dash turns to handmaiden, picking up the Red Rose held out to me, careful of the large thorn on it and I turn to ciara and carefully gives ciara the rose "little one, in taking this rose, feel my passion and desire to possess and protect you at all costs, though it may require me to spill symbolic blood to do so. The rose is almost in full bloom, symbolizing that I am ready and mature enough to accept the responsibilities required of me.."
She reaches to Master Dash's red rose to take it gently from his hand, lingering a moment as hands touch savoring this moment my eyes raise to his as i take the rose holding it reverently. " My Master Dash, I accept your Rose my Master, and the man the man that presents it"
Dusty pauses at this solemn juncture of his recommitment, then continues "Master Dashing Radical, Do you take this submissive Ciara as your own?"
"Yes, I do."
Dusty turns to the lovely submissive "Ciara are you willing to obey your Dominant and completely give of your-self in his service."
"Yes, I will."
"Master Dash please take your red rose, your symbol of ownership, and draw blood from your girl. At that point, Dash turns his Red Rose to find the sharpest of thorns, then takes ciara's free hand, press ciara's index finger to that thorn allowing two drops to fall on the White Rose. He places the red rose in the vase.
"Master Dash, now take the white rose that symbolizes ciara's commitment and draw your own blood, and place two drops on the petal: one drop alone, symbolizing your lone walk as the leader of this relationship, and one drop covering her mark, showing your union."
Dash then turns ciara's White Rose, tipping it upward, selecting one of its thorns and I press my finger into that thorn to allow two drops of my blood to fall on the white petals...one drop falling onto ciara's blood - and my second drop falling just beside the now mixed drops of our blood. Then Places the red rose in the vase with the white rose.
Dusty pulls a thin gold chain from an inside pocket, passes it through the low flame of the candle on the altar, and then steps back to speak "Master Dash please take ciara's hand pressing your wounds together"
Dash takes ciara's hand and I touch our pricked fingers together. Smiling down at her and then I turn to Maitre Dusty.
Draping the gold chain around Their wrists, Dusty says, "The chain is a series of links that represent all the events that have led them to be joined. Each one interlock with another to complete the chain. Passing it through the flame symbolizes the purification of all the events in their time together as well as their pasts. All bad things are burned away into forgetfulness and only the good remains. Please repeat these words."
They each say, "Same flesh, same blood… We are now joined."
Dusty takes the collar and passes it through the incense smoke. Dash nods with a grin to Dusty…… Reaches into my breast pocket, pulling a shining new silver collar wrapped in purple silk, and passes it to Dusty, who passes the collar through the candle flame. He sprinkles water on the collar to bless it. "Water nourishes and replenishes us, the waters of emotion and harmony pour vitality into our lives. May your lives through the reminder of this collar be blessed with fulfillment and contentment. May the element of earth bless this collar. All life springs from the earth and returns to the earth. May your lives through the reminder of this collar be blessed with strength and solidity. I consecrate this collar with the fragrance of Air, the breath of life. I consecrate this collar with the heat of Fire for the warmth of love. I consecrate this collar with the cleansing nature of Water to wash it clean. I consecrate this collar with the element of earth for solidity and stability." He looks again to the gathered group "May this company bless this collar, the symbol of union, with happiness, wholeness, and love." and he turns back to the honored couple "Master Dash, please place the collar upon your submissive ciara's neck as you say your vow."
Dash places the consecrated collar around my dear ciara's neck, and states clearly for all to hear "my submissive ciara, This collar will be secured on you as a token of my love and devotion to you. I pledge to you all that I am and all that I will ever be as your loving Master and dearest friend. With this blessed collar, as witnessed by our Famille and friends,, I gladly will re-collar you ciara and join my life to yours within the lifestyle we share."
"Master Dash, please secure and lock the collar upon ciara's neck after you say your vow"
"This collar I give to you and lock on you as a token of my love and devotion to you. I pledge to you all that I am and all that I will ever be as your Master and dearest friend within the lifestyle we share and join my life to yours." and he snaps shut the collar.
"Submissive ciara, please take Dash's hands as you say your vows"
She slips my hand into my Master's hand, slightly shaking as the solemnity of this moment sinks in. i raise my eyes to his and smile as the love of this man seems to consume my emotions. i whisper "i love you Master Dash" swallowing the tears of joy that seem to threaten my composure before our friends and famille and guests, i clear my throat to speak clearly..."I accept this re-collaring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness. In doing so I commit my heart and soul to you and to our lifestyle relationship. I acknowledge to you that I will wear your collar as a reminder of the vows we have spoken today, our re-collaring day. With all my heart, I gladly re-accept and re-affirm that I accept your collar as a symbol of my love and devotion to my Master. In doing so I commit my heart and soul to you in the gift of my submission to you, my Master.. I ask you to re-leash this collar that you own, and the girl within it, with that click that ever reverberates so deeply within me, as a reminder of the vows we have spoken today, our 're-affirmation of my Master collaring His girl' day."
Dash says, "This collar that I re-secured to your neck, re-locked around your neck, I give to you as a token of my love and devotion to you. I pledge to you all that I am and all that I will ever be as your Master and owner. With this collaring, I gladly re-affirm being your Master and acknowledge that my life within the lifestyle we share is joined to yours. This shall serve as a physical reminder of your vow, and that all things begin and end and begin again'. This collar shall serve to remind you that life goes on, that these moments pass. When you are engulfed in anger or in sadness, look to your hand, and remember that the Wheel of Life turns forever onward, and it is love that turns the Wheel."
"I accept this collar to wear with love and joy. As it encircles my neck, locked in place as that token or honor and respect for my Master, it will remind me that I am always surrounded by your enduring love. I promise to always communicate openly and honestly with you keeping nothing from you. I will strive to be the best soul mate that I can be for you and will not in anyway dishonor you. To love you and bring honor to you. To be there for you always when you need me to stand beside you when you desire and to kneel at your feet as you desire. To cherish you as my Master and all that your are to me, owner, lover, friend, confidant, and so much more. I will love you in the silence within my soul, the wild passions of my heart, the imagination and creativity of my mind and the gift of my body to you for your desires and use...as all that i am heart, body, mind and soul... i freely gift to you without restriction."
"By the grace of the blessing of this assembled company," Dusty blesses, " has your love, through their love for you both, brought you together upon this day. May the company of Famille and friends sustain and strengthen your bond, bless you and keep you, for as long as love shall last. You have made your vows, one to the other, before this company, and exchanged tokens of your love. Therefore, I do pronounce that you are now united in this re-affirmation of Master Dash's collaring of his submissive ciara, each to love, honor, and cherish each other for the rest of their Second Lives."
Dash pulls out my leash, affixing it securely onto ciara’s locked collar “CLICK”
Ciara lifts my hand to caress the locked Collar that is now secured around my neck, its meaning clear that I truly belong to this wonderful Dominant… my eyes reach my Master's eyes,,,,,,,,,,,, a shiver runs through my body as I know i fully belong Him with all that i am.. heart, mind, body and soul. She brings my fingers up to stroke the lock, shaking in reverence of its meaning, Then lifting my eyes and alighting on my beloveds eyes. I smile softly and whisper "Always yours My Master" I slide my hand down the leash to take his hand bringing it to my lips to kiss his palm "From that first dance until my last breath, i belong to you my Master."
Dusty smiles proudly at the happy couple " Master Dash, you may kiss your girl!"
,, strong arms sweep ciara up and off her feet <<MassiveDashingHugs>>,, and a most naughty lingering kiss
With that kiss, the crowd and all those attending burst with loud cheers!
