MIDTERM; MOCK TRIAL CLAIM
Dominant: LJ Gilbert
Submissive: Aaron Smythe ( @aaronsmythe )
Before the week begins what do expect from your partner?
The two main things I’m looking for are: communication and a real effort. We’re both a little out of our elements here, especially with not really knowing each other. So this is going to take a lot of work from both of us. And none of that work can happen unless we’re giving it our all. Oh and also a positive attitude about this because no matter what it’s going to be a learning experience and we could even build a great friendship from this.
What are the rules you and your partner have discussed together, and how do they differ from what you assume your claim will actually be?
Rules: [ link ] They differ for two main reasons. The first is the fact that we really don’t know anything about each other. So the rules were basically based off his limits and two conversations together. There’s also the element that nothing is sexual because of my sexual preference and my real claim would have elements like that in it.
If you’re taking up the Dominant role, how do you feel this will prepare you for a life of taking care of, and providing structure for your Submissive going forward?
This has definitely prepared me. I’ve been working up to a trial claim with my partner and this experience with Aaron has made me think outside of the box which I feel will be necessary to do during a real live claim. There’s no situation to grave that two people working together can’t get through.
As the week comes to a close what have you learned about your partner, and how do you feel this experience has changed you both going forward?
I’ve learned that Aaron is awesome and even though he comes off standoffish, he was very willing to cooperate with me. He’s also a good cook and a boss at video games. I think it has made us closer and I really hope we hang out more in the future.
In conclusion do you think, through this experience, you are ready for whatever claim comes into your life?
I think so. If anything this experience has kind of solidified it. I went in with a positive attitude and used my expertise as a Dominant in my favor. So yeah, I’m definitely ready.
If not, what do you think needs to change within yourself, or your partner to become ready? If so, what steps are you going to be taking going forward to find someone to fit the needs you’ve found within yourself in a partner?
I have already found someone I’m going to be taking the next steps with. And I can’t wait to take this step. She meets all of my needs and wants and I’m ready.