The moment of transformation before a session: I put on my costume, there is the ritual of makeup, the gathering of tools, I slip into the trance of what will be as I look into the mirror... and then I see Her looking back.
A kynodesmē ("dog tie" in ancient Greek) was a cord bound tightly around the foreskin to conceal the head of the penis, as exposing it was considered vulgar and unsightly. The whole thing could then be tied up neatly as illustrated. This athlete seems pleased with himself!
...in her face glowed beauty glorious and terrible. Her smile was ravishing: beneath her brows, her love-enkindling eyes shone like to stars, and with the crimson rose of shamefastness bright were her cheeks, and mantled over them unearthly grace with battle-prowess clad...
*leaving dungeon after session*
Pedestrians: Excuse me! We love your makeup! Were you in a play?
L: ...Yes.
P: We knew it! Especially since you have those flowers. So, what is the play?
L: Oh, well it was really more of a private performance piece...