Yep. I did it. My first big mistake.

I had put a ritual in place for a submissive of mine - he shall kneel when I get home and was not allowed to get up off his knees until I instructed so.

Well, here's the catch: First, this is a mostly-online dynamic because of distance. Secondly, I did not plan for the unexpected like I should have.

I got a text calling for help, it was a 911. My best friend needed a tampon while she was at work. (And if you don't think this is 911-worthy, you've never had a bloody period, pun intended).

I rushed to find some, and delivered them discreetly to her at her workplace.

... And where was my submissive the whole time? Well, unfortunately for both of us he was still struggling on his knees for near an hour now, no mercy in sight.

Luckily he is okay, and we had a laugh afterwards. But this is a very good reminder that dynamics like these (most especially online) must always have plan B's in place. Your place as the Dominant is to be in charge, someone to look up to, and someone to depend on. And I failed at that today.

I own it, I fix it, and I don't make the same mistake again, and we move on.

Rituals, rules, and protocols are meant to be realistic. And my ritual while pure, had some unexpected consequences. I'm learning to always think 5 steps ahead, and that's something I am truly grateful to Dominance for - always teaching me to be better and do better. :)