#subverted power dynamics

[monsterbaite]

Thinking about a serious dominant servant/butler that calls their sub "master." Their darling master being pampered like royalty most of the time simply because they love seeing the spoiled little thing happy. Their cold demeanor doesn't often show it but they adore the dear. However, the second their master interferes with their job there will be hell to pay. As if a switch flipped they'd dish out some of the harshest punishments they could think up. Bratty play things don't get to have the nerve to make a mess of things then reprimand someone else for making demands, especially not when that someone has the brat so delicately wrapped around their finger. Meekly apologize and serve your punishment or all that spoiling goes away.