Another piece of the jigsaw

Today I am very happy, and very proud.

Some time ago I suggested to my sub that we might place my mark (at the time we didn't quite know what or where) on her as a permanent indication of our relationship. Yesterday we did this. Even when we set out it was merely a trip to look at the various options for tattoos, to see what was available, and the practicalities of it all.

Arriving at the studio we began to sort through the possibilities, and at first glance nothing really jumped up and said "This is the one".

We had discussed chinese characters of some kind, and had looked at various words/combinations but at that point still really didn't know what we wanted.

In the studio several types of character were offered, and one seemed to be more appropriate than the rest. Of course unless you understand the chinesecharacter system the strokes of the resulting tattoo mean little.

Our choice was to place the mark at the base of subs spine, so that in certain positions (over the knee for example) it can be seen by Me. The tattooist warned that it would hurt more than usual in that spot, but cleo has had two tattoos before and was happy to go with that.

So, the tattoo chosen, we enetered the studio, and the ordeal, for thats what it became, began. It seems that tattooing the base of the spine is very painful, and sub was reduced to tears but submitted to the ordeal while hanging on tight to me.

They say Love Hurts....and thats what the characters denote. Love Hurts.

For us the meaning is fundamental, and also a little tongue in cheek, but it pretty much says it all. Last night I remarked that it was another piece of the jigsaw in our D/s lifestyle, and further seals the relationship we have together. Our D/s grows daily, and is so different now from what it was two years ago; unrecognisable even. That is what we strive for though, the growth, and equilibrium which we achieve daily.

Thank you sub, for being who and what you are. You make me proud and happy.