Campbell R. Clarington

[ PRIVATE ]

I know you’re busy with your claim and I also know I’m probably the last person you want to hear from right now so feel free to tell me to get lost, but… I’m sorry for my little disappearing act, Miss Campbell. This isn’t the first time I’ve gone off the grid, but it is the first time I’ve gone off the grid on somebody who actually cared about me. @dommeclaringtonc​ 

PM: Hunter. I had wondered when I might hear from you, or if I ever would again. I am not going to tell you to ‘get lost’, Hunter, you should know me better than that by now. I just wish I knew why. Why you left. Why you did not feel you could come to me about whatever you were or are feeling. What I did...Wrong. I am not interested in keeping anyone prisoner. You know that you have the freedom to tell me what you do and do not want, even if that does include not wanting me. I only ask and have only ever asked for your honesty. So, where does this leave us?

Good afternoon! My name is Campbell Clarington, Domme. I am reaching out to place a formal request to claim Riley Duval. I shall look forwards to hearing your decision soon. 

Campbell/Riley F2F

Yes, Miss. I don’t feel like it’s very surprising. We both know that things changed when I had my accident. There’s something wrong with my brain and a lot of people, especially elites like our families, have a problem with a submissive not being the best they can be. I got taunted about being the odd man out with you by the hacker. There was Hunter. Now you’re with someone that I don’t even know. How would you feel? 

Well, I beg to differ. I am thoroughly surprised. Things changed, yes, but not horrifically as you seem to think. I know this has been tough. I know this has not been easy. I cannot imagine how you feel, or what your experiences are like. But it means nothing to me and it never has. You are still Riley, my Riley, as you have always been. Fuck what everyone else says, Riley, when have I ever cared? The hacker? Why was I unaware of this before? Or did this just happen? Either way, Riley, you are smart enough to know by now that whomever is behind that entire endeavor plays on your insecurities. Any opportunity, they take. That, my darling, means it is nothing more than utter bullshit. I am sorry, Riley. I am sorry that you feel this way, and that I seem to be the cause. Nothing I do is ever intended to hurt you. You know that. I do everything for you. To make sure you are happy and healthy and cared for and loved because you are. It is not as though I planned for any of this. But I do have bonds with Hunter and Daniel, just as I have a bond with you. And each of those is unique and special in their own right. You are not in competition with them, Riley, there is no competition. I want to discuss your feelings, to work through them, and to make sure we are able to overcome them as a team. But, on the flip side of that coin, Riley, I have to ask that you see things from my perspective as well. I have tried my best to nurture and foster this. Us. But I...I have been saying for months, Riley, that I was struggling. That I was feeling disconnected. Unwanted. I mean Hunter...Hunter has all but disappeared. I have sent so many messages, I have tried...But I- And then you. I have been trying to have the same conversation with you for three months now. Maybe even four. And for whatever the reason, it just is not something we have managed to get through. Half the time I reach out and I do not receive a response- if I do it is hours later, or days even. I try to tell you what I am feeling, what I am needing, and I feel...Empty. You told me you loved me once. Once. And when I asked to talk about it further, it...We did not. I look around me and I see such happy people, and people putting in claim requests, and people posting pictures and laments to their Dominants and I...I just do not understand what I...Have done wrong. Why you, nor Hunter, seem to feel on the same level with me. About me. So while I respect your feelings, Riley, and want to work through them...I cannot say I feel as though you are being entirely fair. I am lonely, Riley. I have been so lonely. But I suppose none of that matters. All you see are threats. I see myself having literally begged for your attention on so many occasions I have lost count. I...Just...Go ahead and speak.

I am. How are you feeling, Miss?

PM: Yeah, I’ll be okay. I just feel bad for Riley, Miss. I didn’t mean to cause any problems.

Do you promise? I feel...I am alright. Thank you for asking, Daniel. You are a sweetheart. 

Come in, Riley. On your knees, now. I make no apologies for skipping frills and formalities. I want to know what is going on. What on Earth would prompt you to say something like that?  @subrileyduval​

Hope everyone’s having a good day so far.

Only if you are, dear.

You keep adding to your stable, I’ve only ever served one other Dominant and that was for the mock claim, which I had no say in and I included you in. So looks like it, Miss. I’m not surprised, though. I’ve been told for a long time that I’m not good enough for you. We both know I’m damaged.

Excuse me while I search for who it is you are speaking to like that, Riley, because I know it is most definitely not me. I suggest you get to my suite now. We are going to have a conversation.

That is not, has never, and will never be how this works, Miss. You have more submissives to serve you, I do not have other Dominants.

Is it not? Interesting. 

Does… anyone need anything today?

Yes, Riley, I do. However if you have others to serve, by all means go right ahead. 

It’s your friendly, neighborhood rebel scum, here to announce the end of the mock claims. As of this morning, everyone is free to tend to their holiday plans. There is no school next week either, and the winter festivities will continue– sprinkled throughout January. I’m also happy to announce that the kitchens were restocked just in time for Christmas dinner and tomorrow night is The Academy’s co-mark winter banquet. The auditorium will be decked out with long tables, and everyone is free to attend- subs too. No escorts needed. 

I am so glad to see you up and posting, James. You had us all worried. How are you feeling? I am going to have Riley and Hunter make you and Michael a few meals for the week, just to help out. I will also have them come over and help to tidy your suite, and take care of anything else you may need. I am sure that Michael’s focus should remain on you, and your recovery. Do not worry about anything else. 

Daniel: I'd like that a lot. Thank you, for everything you've done for me. I really can't tell you how grateful I am, Miss. I don't, no. I was just going to wear something... I guess, casual. If they wouldn't mind letting me use something, I'd definitely appreciate it. I'd hate to show up under-dressed if I'm going with people tonight.

Daniel: Oh, hi, Miss! I'd love to join you all. Thank you. I was actually kind of nervous about going alone, seeing as I still don't know many people, so this helps. This is good. Is there a specific time I should be ready by?

Oh, my boys. These have been a truly luxurious two weeks. Until classes resume, however, you are mine. Are you both looking forward to the dinner this evening? Did you both have a good Christmas? I did my best to make it a magnificent one for you both. @subrileyduval​ @hunterhatesya​