Martin and I
1.
Martin and I developed a cascading punishment system for ourselves.
The first and widest degree was discipline. Included in this level were quite mundane things, such as chores, everyday punctuality, work and study results, but even more minor things like swearing or cursing. One of the most important elements was a strict adherence to diet and exercise. While minor offenses could be self-reported, more serious things were already tied to more objective, predetermined standards. Although these violations alone did not necessarily entail more severe disciplinary items, due to their cumulative nature they added up, they were eventually able to accumulate to a fairly serious amount by the end of each cycle.
The purpose of discipline was, of course, to develop and form a certain desired behavior. In the case of violations, the consequences could include things like deprivation of various privileges, performing extra tasks and chores, correcting the violation as soon as possible - if possible, and so on.
Here are some simple examples of discipline:
Showering only in cold water
Extra housework
Ban on entertainment (internet, tv, etc.)
Tightened diet and / or exercise regime for a predetermined time and manner
Curfew
Being naked at home all the time
Complete orgasm withdrawal for a predetermined period of time, sometimes with a chastity belt
The second degree was punishment. More serious disciplinary violations and the accumulation of minor disciplinary violations could also lead to punishment. Due to the nature of the punishment, it had to be accompanied by physical and / or psychological pain. Honestly, neither Martin nor were I too enthusiastic about the latter, but every now and then we resorted to that as well. The penalty items always had to be noted by the dom of the actual cycle, without the knowledge of the sub, naturally. This served as a starting point for the interrogation due at the end of each cycle.
Most of the penalties were based on different types of beatings. The dom decided on the need for bondage. We used the most varied tools: whips, scourges, canes, paddles, and all sorts of other things designed for this purpose. In addition to the devices, it was more important which parts of the body were to be hit. The face could only be hit with an open hand, and the rest of the body was also classified into different categories depending on their sensitivity. The least sensitive areas were the back and legs, followed by the buttocks, chest and abdomen, then the soles (and sometimes the palms). Finally, the anus and the genitals - although the latter formed a separate subcategory and had a separate set of tools for beating. In addition, an important rule was that the injuries had to heal within four to six weeks and this rule limited our possibilities. Suppose a total of 1,000 hits were accumulated in one cycle (which was not unusual at all), then only a fraction of that could have been given to the sub in the form of beating. Fifty hits on the back, fifty hits on the buttocks, and so on, for we feared that a larger volume would result in longer lasting marks. Thus, the remaining quantity was "rolled over" to the next stage, which will be discussed below. The punishments also included bondage and hanging in awkward and painful positions. Of course, these were often combined with beatings. In addition to the beating, other penalties were applied. Such were the use of iron pliers and clamps, or capsaicin-containing creams placed on more sensitive parts of the body, but there were also examples of outdoor moorings in the winter cold or the scorching heat, ice-cold showers, kneeling on dried seeds, and so on to the most varied things. It is important to note that these methods were less common, as it is quite problematic to associate a specific numerical value with them. After all, it's hard to decide how much more painful two hours of hanging in the cold is than, say, fifty hits by the cane on each foot.
The third degree was torture. Torture could only take place at the end of the cycle. The type and severity of the torture was determined during the interrogation at the end of the cycle. In devising the interrogation, we used an ancient Roman principle. In short, in ancient Rome, the testimony of slaves was accepted as authentic only if it was confirmed during torture. We thought that this principle could be properly applied in our case as well.
The interrogation itself was relatively simple. The dom compiled a chart of offenses and misdemeanours during the cycle, preferably with dates, times, and other details, however, the penalty items for the offenses, their aggregation, and details of torture remained hidden. The sub had half an hour to study the list and make itemised suggestions as to what penalties he deserved. Furthermore, the sub was allowed to add items to the list that may not have been added to it by mistake or inattention without serious consequences. After that, the interrogation itself began. The interrogation lasted for a minimum of three hours and a maximum of six hours, and always took place in the same way, in a predetermined manner and framework. Video and audio recordings and minutes of the whole process were also made.
The sub sat on a large, stocky, throne-like armchair, stark naked. A V-shaped piece was carved out of the seat of the chair so that the genitals of the sub hung in the air. The arms, legs, chest, and forehead of the sub were secured to the chair with wide leather straps at a total of eight points: across the lower legs, thighs, lower arm, chest, and forehead. An electrode with a screw clamp was then placed on the nipples of the sub, from which cables were routed to a custom-made X1 Interrogator electro box. The device stood on a wheeled table next to the dom. Next to the dom, opposite the sub, also stood two high-power incandescent lamps and a tripod-mounted video camera facing the sub. The dom chair was a couple centimetres behind the camera and lights, about two metres from the sub.
2.
Transcript of an interrogation led by Martin:
Martin checked the leather straps and electrodes once more. Although the electrodes fit snugly on my nipples, they did not cause pain on their own. He then went to the black standing lamps and turned them on. Dazzling white light flashed and even from this distance the heat from the bulbs struck my naked skin. I could barely take Martin's figure out as he turned on the camera and then sat down in his chair. I stared forward, squinting, almost unable to move my head because of the leather strap across my forehead.
Martin's voice broke the silence. "So just for the sake of order. It's the 26th May, 2017, which is the second sub cycle of this year for you. I will now read the 113 items in detail on the criminal record together with your attached suggestions.
(Reads the items.)
"Did you understand what you heard?"
"Yes", I replied. Honestly, half an hour wasn't much time for me to memorize every detail, I thought.
"Do you accept the reality of the items on the list?"
"I do."
"Then, in the following, I will subject you to interrogation by torture as per our laws to make sure that the items on the list and the penalties attached to them are real and appropriate. The interrogation will last for a minimum of three hours. After this time, I will compare the list with your confession, and if I find the result satisfactory, I will consider the interrogation over. Should further questions arise, I will continue the interrogation for an additional period of up to three hours. Do you understand?"
