GR translation: The humiliation would be good for the boy

[Mike Jing]

Makes sense. Thanks, David.


On Thu, Jun 23, 2022 at 6:07 AM David Morris <fqmorris at gmail.com> wrote:

> The humiliation is two-fold:
>
> 1.  The long hair is a feminization of a macho soldier which MIGHT be
> interpreted as a form of rebellion (and thus bad-ass).
>
> 2.  Except everyone will know that “the boy” is being FORCED into this
> feminization (and only getting away with it) because he is Blicero’s BITCH
> bottom.
>
> It’s “good for him” because his Master SAYS it’s good for him.
>
> David Morris
>
> On Thu, Jun 23, 2022 at 5:08 AM Mike Jing <gravitys.rainbow.cn at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> V95.30-35, 97.24-30   “Perhaps,” he tells her, “I will cut your hair.” He
>> smiles at Gottfried. “Perhaps I’ll have him grow his.” The humiliation
>> would be good for the boy each morning at quarters, ranked with his
>> battery
>> near Schußstelle 3, where horses thundered once before the frantic, the
>> losing railbirds of the old peace—failing inspections time after time yet
>> protected by his Captain from Army discipline.
>>
>> Does the humiliation come from failing inspection because of his long
>> hair?
>> And why would it be good for him? Isn't it just for Blicero's
>> satisfaction?
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