On the appeal of canes
Welcome to my presentation. A caning is usually associated with a thin flexibel rod. But I don't want that. Okyeahsometimes. What I want is a sturdy wooden stick. Because sometimes you need to whack a motherf-- Ahem. Let's start the presentation.
- Canes are about style! They give classy, stoic, cold even, observing, patient!
- But mostly, canes are all about anticipation. The ominous taps of wood that precede footsteps. The 'oh shit it's him'. Getting closer. A hand casually resting on the handle. Seeing the tip of the cane leave the ground, slowly raised; a prelude to pain.
- Start with a backhanded swing to whack them off balance. Followed up with some precision hits to the face or ribs. Or just completely let loose when they are on the ground, only stopping when they are screaming and begging for mercy--
- Precision damage with just the tip. A sharp jab to already broken ribs, to a vulnerable stomach, to zone in on bruises.
- Great to just lean the end onto their ribcage, or better: on their hand. And then slowly leaning forward, leaning more weight onto it.
- Embellishments. Imagine blood spatters on polished dark wood, on silver patterns. Wood reinforced with metal. A sturdy metal handle, shaped into something personal or just a round, orb handle.
- So yeah, if a beating with a stick is not giving the right results, turn it over, hold it by the end and slam that silver handle into them.
- Even more fancy: hidden weapons in the handle! A sword, knife, poison!
- But it doesn't have to be all fancy. Exhibit A: the simple walking stick with a curved handle. Perfect for yanking your victim closer. Hitch it around their neck while you whisper sweet threats in their face.
- Warnings: a quick jab to the wall, just next to their throat (fencing style). Holding it over their throat (bonus if in a cross with the sword they just pulled out) or swinging it up, holding it out horizontally to block their path. Not to mention the chin tilts omg *faints*



















