The Institute 04 Exposed Desire

Chapter Four: Exposed Desire

"Very good Seraphine, the next part of the exam will begin shortly" the disembodied voice said.

Ser jumped a bit as the pad blinked to life again. The weight of the mirrored walls still pressing in on her, reflecting every nervous glance she cast at the glowing screen. Ser was extremely confused and nervous. She still wasn't sure where all of this was leading.

Proceeding to Phase Two: Relationships and Motivation

Please continue to answer honestly.

1. Have you ever had more than one sexual partner at a time? Yes/No

Her pulse quickened, and she hesitated, her finger hovering over the screen. What the fuck was this? She had never liked talking about her private life, especially not in a setting like this. She wanted to just get up and walk out now... what did any of this matter? But she had come this far, she looked up but her reflections just sat there silent waiting for her decision. With a deep breath, Ser tapped

Yes.

The screen flashed again.

Please describe in detail.

Her heart dropped. This wasn't just about admitting something--they wanted details. She stared at the screen, her fingers hovering over the pad, her reflections shifting and blurring in the as the lights dimmed, were some of them smiling? She wasn't very comfortable with where this was going. Her hands trembled as she began to type.

There was a time, yes. I had two partners at once. It wasn't something I planned--it just happened. We were all close, and it felt natural. It was an experience I hadn't expected to enjoy as much as I did. There was something liberating about it, a sense of shared connection between the three of us. It was fun, no strings attached, just in the moment.

Ser paused before hitting submit, her pulse racing, this was crazy.... Was she really ready to open up like this for a job. No, Not just a job she thought... a life. She closed her eyes and hit submit and the next question appeared.

2. Have you ever been involved in a non-traditional relationship (e.g., polyamory, open relationships)? Yes/No

Ser hesitated again. This was another part of her life she want didn't talk about. She tapped

Yes

, bracing herself for the inevitable follow-up.

Please describe in detail.

Her hands shook slightly as she typed.

Yes. I've been in open relationships before. There were times when being with one person wasn't enough, or when it made sense to let things be open. We'd agree on boundaries, but the idea was to be free, to explore others without jealousy or control. It worked for a while, but most time things got complicated. Emotions would blur, and lines were crossed. It wasn't always easy, but when it worked, it felt like we had created something that went beyond traditional expectations. But to be honest those times were few and far between, most of the times they ended poorly.

Her fingers lingered over the screen as she hit submit, suddenly reliving the emotions of her past.

3. Have you ever had a sexual experience with someone of the same gender?

Her pulse quickened again. She wasn't ashamed of this part of her life, but typing it out for strangers to see felt far too exposing. Still, she tapped

Yes

.

Please describe in detail.

Ser sighed softly and began typing.

Yes, I've had experiences with women. It wasn't about gender for me--it was more about connection. I remember one woman in particular. We were close, shared a lot of intimate conversations, and eventually it just happened. It felt natural, like something that was always there between us. It wasn't planned, but it was meaningful, intense in a way that was different from my experiences with men. The connection felt deeper, less about physical attraction and more about emotional closeness.

She hit submit, her body tense from the vulnerability of her answers.

4. Have you ever engaged in public or semi-public sexual acts?

The question made her pulse spike again. She tapped

Yes

, knowing what was coming next.

Please describe in detail.

Ser's breath hitched as she began typing.

Yes. It wasn't exactly public, more semi-public. There was a thrill to it, knowing that someone could stumble upon us. It wasn't about being seen--it was about the risk, the adrenaline that came with that possibility. It was intense, exciting, and definitely pushed me outside of my comfort zone. But it was worth it for the rush. There's something about that danger, that edge, that heightens everything.

Submit. The next question appeared just as quickly.

5. Have you ever kept secrets about your sexual history from a partner?

Ser's chest tightened.

Please describe in detail.

Her fingers hovered over the keys for a few seconds and then she started typing.

Yes. I've kept things to myself before. Not because I was ashamed, but because some things don't need to be shared. There's always a fear of judgment, even with someone close. I've had partners who didn't know certain parts of my past, things I didn't think they could handle. It's easier sometimes to keep those things private, to hold on to those pieces of yourself.

Her reflections continued to stare back at her, each one seeming more judgmental than the last as she hit submit.

The pad went dark for a moment and then blinked back to life.

For these final questions please simply answer

Yes or No

.

Ser exhaled a long slow breathe... well at least I won't have to go into detail anymore. But being honest with herself she could feel herself getting turned on a bit from having to expose her deepest secrets in this way. She was embarrassed by her body's reaction.

6. Do you enjoy giving up control in sexual situations? Yes / No

Her heart thudded in her chest and her legs reflexively clenched as a twinge of pleasure ran through her. This was cutting straight to the core of her most private desires. But the truth was undeniable. There was a part of her that craved surrender, the feeling of letting someone else take the reins. She tapped

Yes

, her fingers trembling slightly.

7. Do you find pleasure in being restrained or physically controlled by a partner? Yes / No

She did indeed, the thrill of being tied down, unable to move, trusting someone else with her body. It had been one of the most exhilarating experiences she'd ever had. She tapped

Yes

.

8. Do you enjoy receiving pain in a consensual, sexual context? Yes / No

Her cheeks flushed at the memory that appeared unbidden in her mind. The crack of a holo-whip as it sent that spike of pain and pleasure through her. It wasn't about pain for pain's sake--it was about the exchange of control, the way the pain could heighten pleasure and reinforce a behavior while letting her test her limits. She tapped

Yes

, her body warming at the thought. And as much as she didnt want to admit it that this was affecting her, she couldn't help but feel the damp warmth growing between her legs.

9. Are you comfortable switching roles, from submissive to dominant, depending on the partner? Yes / No

Her lips twitched into a small smile. She wasn't only submissive, there had been times when she'd taken the lead, when she had enjoyed being the one in control. It wasn't as natural for her, but she had enjoyed it. She tapped

Yes

.

10. Do you enjoy the idea of being degraded or humiliated in a consensual way during sex? Yes / No

Her breathe caught in her throat as she read the question. She could feel her cheeks reddening. The answer inside of her causing her body to have a physical reaction. In the right context, with someone she trusted, she had found the experience of being degraded intensely arousing. She hesitated for only a moment before tapping

Yes

.

By the time she finished, Ser's heart was racing, her body hot with a mixture of embarrassment and arousal. She had a slight tingle inside of her and she shifted in the chair to try and alleviate it.

Each question had chipped away at the walls she had built around her most private desires, exposing her in a way that felt both terrifying and thrilling.

The pad remained dark. Ser looked at her reflections in the mirrors again, seeing the flushed, vulnerable version of herself looking back. Each one seemed to know the truth now, to fully understand the darkest parts of her she rarely let anyone see, not even herself.