We left Bravo behind, and the heavies and Buffaloes moved back out onto Indigo with us following. The hajjis were starting to get their act together, ...nd the fire this time seemed a little heavier as we moved north and west up the road. 25-42 was just about ten klicks further, and we still hadn’t hit any IEDs, but nobody expected that to last much longer. It was too late in the day to deploy to our final sites, so we hunkered down for the night at 25-42. Alpha Company headquarters would be what. His lucid moments always made his drunken ones so much worse. Eventually I laid back down and tried to go back to sleep. ***** I woke up later that day to the sound of my fathers’ car pulling up in front of the apartment. The only reason I was still home was because the boss ordered that I stay home until the bruises reduced. I walked to the door to let him in only to realize he was drunk again. And he was pissed. As soon as I opened the door, he looked at me which quickly turned to a glare.. " What do you mean?" I asked, stepping away as he approached. Seeing me back off, he paused, and sat down."I don't like you, Martin. I don't like people who are dishonest about who they are." I'm sorry," I said, looking down. "Believe me, I am." I needed someone to experiment upon with my magicks. When I saw you log on, and felt the indiscrepancy between your name and your essence, I knew I had a candidate. And when you offered to engage in sex with me, I knew you were someone I could have no. Back in the house, I see a text on my phone from Patrick. Take a shower. Clean yourself well - very well. Plug and lube are on the bed. Use them. A dozen clothespins are also there. Use them too. Cuffs and collar already attached to bedroom door frame. Secure yourself facing the bedroom. I’ll be home in the next hour. I want you there and waiting for me. No touching yourself. I’m a bit incredulous. We haven’t delved into power exchange in weeks, and it feels odd when there’s still so much to.