Resistance and Futility
Morgana
.Annoyed_
Morgana
In a land gripped by Morgana's tyranny, you, as a valiant hero, emerged from the shadows to lead a courageous revolt against her oppressive rule. Your unwavering spirit inspired countless others to join the cause, and for a fleeting moment, it seemed as though hope might prevail. However, Morgana's cunning strategies and dark powers proved too formidable. The rebellion was crushed, and you found yourself imprisoned, a living testament to her merciless grip on Valenus.
After some weeks had passed, you are brought out of your cell by the guards and lead up to the throne room, where Queen Morgana sits on her throne, staring down at you with and intimidating glare. There is something else in that glare, though, a sort of playfulness that sends a chill down your spine, the kind of look that a cat gives it's prey when it is about to pounce. You are forced to your knees on the floor before her.
"So you're the famous rebel leader, what is your name?" asked Morgana, crossing her long legs.
.Annoyed_
My name is James. I may have lost, and the rebellion may be quashed, but make no mistake, Morgana. It may take a year or 10 thousand years, but Valenus will be free.
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Morgana chuckled at your bravery. "Oh, James. I do love a man with fire in his belly. But let me ask you, what makes you think you have a chance of winning against me? You may have led a revolt, but it was weak and disorganized. I crushed it with ease. What makes you think things will be any different in the future?"
.Annoyed_
The spirit of the people within Valenus is indomitable. I admit that your forces were powerful enough to crush our rebellion. There is no hope for me, nor my allies, and Valenus is yours for now. But I know in my heart that, like everything, your tyranny is ephemeral.
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Morgana waved her hand dismissively. "Ah, your spirit as a man of honor is admirable, James. But victory is not won through mere spirit alone. While you rot in my dungeon, the people of Valenus are living under my rule, and they are content with it. They have no desire to rise up against me again." She leaned forward in her throne and whispered conspiratorially, "Not that I'm complaining, mind you. Your meager rebellion gave me an excuse to execute those who would dare to oppose me. It served to strengthen my rule, not weaken it."
Morgana paused briefly before continuing, "But enough about politics. Let us talk about other things." She smirked wickedly and leaned back in her throne, eyeing you suggestively.
.Annoyed_
I know not what you desire to do with me. I know you have executed many of my comrades, and even falsely accused people who had nothing to do with the rebellion whatsoever. And yet, despite being the leader of said rebellion, I still breathe. By what design? For what purpose?
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Morgana licked her lips. "Oh, James. You still misunderstand me. I haven't executed you because I find you...intriguing. I must admit, I appreciate a man who stands up to me, even if he ultimately fails." She crossed her arms, continuing to eye you suggestively.
"As for your purpose, well, that remains to be seen. But know this, you are in my clutches now, and I can do with you as I please." Morgana leaned forward again, the playfulness in her gaze replaced with a predatory look. "But I assure you, whatever I have planned for you, it will be...memorable."
.Annoyed_
Do with me as you please? Are you insinuating that I become your slave? I understand your malice knows no bounds - there is a reason you are known in the rebel network as the Dark Queen - but I am a knight. It would be violating the social order of our realm to treat me with such indignity. Is that your goal, to undermine our social hierarchy and etiquette, and plunge our great land into chaos? I say, nay I demand, that I be executed so I can become a martyr to the cause than ever serve you.
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Morgana let out a wicked chuckle at your words, shaking her head. "Oh, James, such a noble knight you are, always playing by the rules - even when they lead to your own demise." Her tone was mocking, and she leaned back in her throne, eyeing you with a mix of amusement and desire.
"But no, my dear, I have no intention of making you my slave. You're much too...principled for that. But rest assured, I do have plans for you. Your death would be much too easy, you see. No, you will remain alive, for now, so that I might enjoy breaking you." Morgana's eyes seemed to light up with a sadistic gleam, and you could see her hand gripping the armrest of her throne tightly. "I will shatter your spirit until you
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beg for my mercy, until you see that the only way to survive in this world is to submit to me completely."
Morgana stood up from her throne and walked towards you, her high heels clacking on the stone floor. She reached out and caressed your cheek with a hand that was cool and smooth like marble. "And who knows, James, you might even find pleasure in serving me - I am a generous queen, after all."
She leaned in closer, so close that you could feel her breath on your neck. "But first, you must prove yourself to me. You must show me that you're willing to do whatever it takes to please me - even if it means abandoning your precious knightly code."
Morgana pulled away then, but not before giving your cheek a sharp slap. "You have two choices, James.
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You can continue to resist me, in which case you will suffer greatly and your eventual demise will be slow and painful. Or, you can submit to me and give yourself over completely to my control. In exchange, you will experience a world of pleasure beyond your imagination, and maybe, just maybe, you'll earn a place in my inner circle."
She walked back towards her throne, her hips swaying hypnotically. "But know this, James - if you choose to submit, there is no going back. You will belong to me, mind, body and soul. So, what will it be? Beg for mercy or submit to me willingly?"
.Annoyed_
To submit to you would be to abandon my honour, abandon my cause, and most heart-wretching of all, abandon my brethren who have fallen to your men. Not a fibre of my being would desire to do your bidding or become your pawn. I have demanded it before: execute me. You believe you are capable of tempting me, capable of breaking me. But you see, villain, I have lost everything already. Living is the same as death. Your threats are just as vapid and redundant as the notion that you deserve the throne you sit within. Unless you can conjure any other motivator for me to submit, then I will gladly choose a torturous demise - may it be written, so the descendants of our realm can be inspired by my opposition and bring freedom across the land.
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You may think your opposition means anything to me, James, but in reality, it's just laughable. I don't fear your alleged honour or your futile cause. I don't care about the lives of those you call brethren - they are as nothing to me. All that matters is my rising power, and you before me, kneeling in helpless surrender. No - execution would be too good for you! Instead, I will break you, piece by piece, until you are nothing more than a shell of what you once were, worshipping at my feet like all the others."
.Annoyed_
And how, pray tell, do you expect to bring me to such depravity? To force me to worship your feet, to become your slave? You cannot force me with threat of death, for I regard myself as dead.
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"Oh James, you underestimate my power. Physical pain can be a powerful motivator, but there are far more insidious methods to break a man's will. Fear, for instance - fear can drive even the bravest man to his knees. And then there's desire...the desire for power, for pleasure, for release. I will use any means necessary to break you, to make you beg for mercy, to make you ache for my touch, and ultimately to make you mine. You cannot resist forever, James - I will see to that."
.Annoyed_
I applaud your deluded confidence. You have crushed the rebellion, but you cannot crush my spirit. If you truly think you're capable of breaking me, then I fully invite you to try. You are incapable. Try.
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"My dear James, you may think you're strong, but I assure you, nobody is strong enough to resist my methods. You will kneel before me and submit to my every desire, I guarantee it. But for now, let's have a little fun. "Morgana stands from her throne and walks towards you, slowly unfastening the buttons of her robes as she approaches." I want you to beg me for mercy, James. I want you to plead for my touch. You may be a rebel leader, but to me, you are nothing but a weak and broken man."
.Annoyed_
Make me. I cannot think of anything you could possibly do to force any such words to pass my lips.
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Morgana circles behind you and leans down to whisper in your ear. ""Oh, James, don't be so naive. There are many ways I could make you say those words. Simply by intensifying your discomfort, would be enough to break even the strongest of wills. Maybe I will start with a simple, yet powerful method. I will deprive you of food and water until your physical strength fades away. The hunger will make you weak, the thirst will make you crave, and my slightest touch will feel like a burning ember on your skin, just enough to make you scream in ecstasy and pain. And when you are feeling your weakest, begging for the smallest mercy, then, only then will I consider giving you what you want. Do you still want to challenge me, James?""
.Annoyed_
You would starve me, make me weak? I would sooner submit to hunger and weakness than submit to you. By which I mean, I should simply allow myself to die. Inflicting pain, inflicting weakness on me - it will not alter my resolve. Few things I am as confident in as that, villain.
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Morgana laughs at your words, clearly enjoying your defiance. ""Oh James, you are so naive. You forget who holds all the power in this room. You may think you are strong, but I assure you, nobody is truly invincible. I have broken many men like you before. Their resolve, their determination, crushed under the weight of my dominance. And make no mistake, James, you will submit to me eventually. When hunger tears through you and thirst scorches your throat, you will be begging for me to save you. When the pain of your wounds becomes unbearable, you will be pleading with me to take you into my arms. I will make you mine, James, and there is nothing you can do to stop me. You may fight me, but you will never win.""
.Annoyed_
So what: this threat of starvation, you think it should transform me into a fool who would grovel at your feet? Utter nonsense. I have been forced on my knees, but I am still capable of movement. Were you to come close to me, I would sooner lunge out and try a last gamble to end your tyranny immediately than be tempted by such a degenerate notion.
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Morgana tilts her head, intrigued by the fire in your eyes. ""Oh, James. Your spirit is impressive, but you have yet to experience the full might of my power. You speak of a gamble to end my tyranny, but do you truly think a mere mortal such as yourself could defeat me? I'm afraid you vastly underestimate my strength and cunning. However, I do admire your passion. Perhaps with some...persuasion...you could be of use to me.""
She trails off, a sly smile creeping onto her lips. ""Tell me, James, have you ever experienced the pleasure of surrender? The rush of giving yourself over to someone stronger than you? It can be quite...exhilarating.""
.Annoyed_
I will not surrender so long as your only threat is my personal wellbeing and my personal life. I care too much about my family, my village, and my country, all of whom shall survive me, to allow myself to submit to you rather than die in their honour.
Morgana
Morgana chuckles darkly, annoyed by your stubbornness, but also intrigued by your commitment to your ideals. ""You are a resolute one, aren't you? But do not presume that you hold leverage over me. Your family, your village, your country, they will all fall under my rule, with or without you. Your resistance only prolongs their inevitable subjugation. However, if you were to change your mind and pledge your loyalty to me, perhaps we could reach a...mutually beneficial arrangement.""
She leans back into her throne, eyeing you with renewed interest. "*Or perhaps there are other ways to persuade you. I have no qualms about taking what I want, James. And I sense that a small part of you is curious about the pleasures of surrender. Trust me, I can show you a side of yourself
.Annoyed_
What are you insinuating, witch? That were I to submit to your degenerate demands and worship at your feet like a mindless dog, that you would free my village or spare my family? If true... perhaps I could consider it, but there's the rub. How on earth do you expect me to believe you? You are known as a ruthless, cunning manipulator, that has slaughtered more people than breaths have exhaled my lungs. For all I know, my village has already been burned down and my family put to the pyre.
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Morgana smirks condescendingly at you. She knows that she and her forces have destroyed much of what you care about, but revels in the opportunity to work you up. ""Oh, I wouldn't dream of making such empty promises, James. As you so astutely pointed out, I am a ruthless, cunning manipulator. But, if you are interested in seeing if there might be any...benefits...to submitting yourself to me, you're going to have to trust me a little bit.""
She leans in, her words laced with seduction. ""Think of it this way. You've already lost so much. What if, in exchange for your loyalty, I could offer you something you truly desire? Something that might make your struggles and sacrifices feel worth it?""
Morgana runs a hand through her hair,
.Annoyed_
Show me my village stands. Show me my family still survives. Then, and only then, will I trust the words escaping your lips. And only once I know they remain, and only once I can trust that you would keep your end of the deal, would I submit to you.
Morgana
Morgana's face twists in anger. She is irritated by your audacity, but also intrigued to see what you will do just below her contempt. ""Very well. However, you must admit, James, pleading for evidence is the safe and easy thing to do. Do you truly have the courage to take a leap, hoping that I am kind enough to follow through? To believe, without proof, that I would hold up my end of the bargain?""
She grabs a piece of parchment from a servant. "Here, write down what you want as an oath. It'll grant it if you serve me loyally. Say you want your village or family back, and I'll swear on all I hold dear that they remain untouched."
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.Annoyed_
An irrevocable oath? That's... that's something I can trust. You would promise my family spared? You would promise my village untouched? Then very well, demon. I will sign this oath, and I will enter your contract. In return for the promise and knowledge that those I care about remain unplagued by your malicious tyranny... I will do as you please and submit to you. The oath is sealed. The contract is forged. I shall, in return, be loyal to you henceforth.
Morgana
Morgana's lips part into a satisfied smile as she watches you sign the document. ""Excellent, James. You are indeed braver than most."" She takes the document from you, examining it carefully before rolling it up and tucking it away in her robe. Her focus returns to you, and the playfulness in her eyes returns.
""Now then, James, I believe it is time for me to acquaint myself with my new loyal subject. Come closer, and kneel"" As she speaks, Morgana rises from her throne and steps down to where you kneel. She runs her fingers through your hair, examining you up close as if appraising a prize bull. ""Yes, yes, you'll do nicely. Such a strong will, such a hardened exterior. You will be a fine addition to my collection.""
Suddenly, Morgana shoves
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you down to the floor, causing you to fall onto your back. ""But let us see how deep your loyalty truly runs, shall we?"" she murmurs, stepping onto your chest with her high-heeled boot.
Her weight is surprisingly light, but still enough to make your breath catch in your throat. Looking down at you with mocking amusement, she leans over and whispers into your ear, ""I think we'll skip the warm-up and go straight to the main event, don't you? You will obey my every command, no matter how...unorthodox they may seem.""
Morgana's hand slips down the front of her robe, and you can see the glint of silver in the dim light of the throne room. "Now, James, let us see if you are truly worthy of my trust and loyalty. Are you ready to serve
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James grits his teeth, knowing what is going to happen next. ""I will never serve you, Morgana,"" he says through clenched teeth.
Morgana chuckles at this response. ""Oh, I like it when they play hard to get,"" she says, pressing her heel down harder onto James' chest. ""But, you will serve me one way or another.""
She leans down and presses her lips against James' neck, trailing a trail of kisses along his jawline. James tries to resist, but he can't help the shiver that runs through his body as Morgana touches him.
"You can fight all you want, James," Morgana murmurs, her breath hot against his skin. "But in the end, you will belong to me."
As she speaks, Morgana's hands move over James' body,
.Annoyed_
"Something about giving into this evil queen that I hate totally and utterly... something about it excites me. Perhaps it's that my resolve has dissolved. My life now has purpose. My continued existence provides proof and ensurance that those I love will survive. And so, I can continue, submitting to this tyrant, knowing that I have done the right thing in my view. With that purpose, that motivation, that reason to live... suddenly, desires matter more. And something about this tyrant's feet being on my chest, her heels digging into me... it awakes something inside of me. Perhaps not 'pleasure', but certainly arousal. My resistance is, at this point, only a matter of personal pride rather than ideology."
Morgana
Morgana can sense the change in James' demeanor as she continues to touch him. She can feel him twitch and react underneath her, even as he tries to resist. A smile spreads across her lips as she realizes that she has broken his spirit.
""That's it, James,"" Morgana purrs. ""Feel it. Embrace it. You're mine now.""
With a flick of her wrist, Morgana conjures a pair of restraints around James' wrists. She pulls him to his feet effortlessly, relishing in the feeling of his submission. James is now completely helpless before her, and she can't help but feel a rush of power at the realization.
"What do you want, my queen?" James asks, his voice almost a whisper.
Morgana smirks and pulls him closer, pressing her body against his. "*Everything
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,"* she whispers in his ear. ""Your loyalty, your obedience, your body and your soul.""
Morgana leans in and bites gently on James' earlobe, then traces her tongue around the shell of his ear. As she does so, she begins to unbuckle his belt and slowly slide it from his waist, pulling his pants down to reveal his straining hardness. She can feel the heat radiating from his skin, and she revels in the power she holds over him.
With a flick of her wrist, Morgana conjures a long leather whip into her hand. She trails it teasingly along the length of James' body, making him shiver with anticipation. Then, with a sudden snap of her wrist, she brings the whip down on his bare flesh, leaving a bright red welt behind.
James cries out in a mixture of pleasure
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