Pursuit, Takedown & Capture
Pursuit, Takedown, and Capture is a type of primal play scene, involving the prey being pursued, captured or trapped, and sometimes restrained by the Predator or Hunter.
This type of play can incorporate elements of fantasy, power exchange, and different forms of physical interaction, from overtly violent to a fairytale ‘damsel in distress’ scene. Some of these scenes involve elaborate fantasies or scenarios to enhance the experience, including themes such as a police and fugitive chase, but it can also simply be a Predator/prey chase with no additional scenarios.
It may take place indoors or outdoors (such as in woodland), and can vary in intensity based on the wants and needs of those involved. There may be multiple Hunters and multiple prey, or it may be between one of each.
Some players incorporate costumes, bondage gear, weapons, or other props to add to the immersive experience, and the pursuit and takedown can involve physical activities such as running, wrestling, or even tackling. Takedown really does mean takedown!
The act of being pursued and captured can create a rush of adrenaline for both the Hunter and the prey, creating an intense experience. Once the pursuit is over, there may be additional power exchange, with the prey giving up control and the Hunter asserting dominance in whatever pre-negotiated way that might be, whether it’s a consensual non-consent agreement, an interrogation or fear play, or heavy impact and rough body play. The possibilities for this type of scene are endless!
Communication is absolutely critical in this kind of play, and participants should discuss boundaries, limits, and safewords before engaging to ensure that all those involved are comfortable with and consenting to the activities. Safewords in this kind of scene allow for the prey to slow down or stop the scene immediately.
Participants should be mindful of each other's physical limitations and avoid actions that could cause injury, which means highlighting any pre-existing conditions that might be made worse by this kind of play. Physical exhaustion can take over with the addition of pursuit alongside any kind of physical interaction.
Keep in mind that spaces like woodland or scenes at nighttime can present additional hazards that could lead to accidental injuries during the pursuit or capture, and there may be the chance of non-participants witnessing the scene and reporting the activity. Discretion is advised.
