Rationalizing may be the M.O. for others, but not me.
It's either rationalizing, or embracing the fact that you worship a sadist. Whichever you find easier to live with.
By your last statement you're basically reserving your right to be a bitch.
Well, yeah-- I have since I first set foot in this filthy land, charming as it may occasionally be. An academic conference this place is not.
And don't even pretend that you haven't reserved the same right for yourself.
Lick a clit.
I wouldn't mind doing so again, but it's kind of a "take it or leave it" sort of thing.