I have been a submissive all my life and been in touch with the slave part of me during a former long term relationship. While "old guard" according to some does not exist.. I was trained in old guard style protocol. Training is subjective.. a Dominant trains you for HIS needs and HIS use (using male Dominant verbage as this is my experience) and what ONE trains you for may not be what another seeks. I am extremly trainable and adaptable. In my vanilla life I am in control and am Dominant .. I wish to "come home" at the end of the day and serve.. The mental aspect of D/s is a necessity.. I am also a middle of the road masochist.. pain can be for punishment or reward when metted out properly. Oh and I LIKE to LAUGH and have fun!