Fine mind games. Sort of like parentally dealing with teenagers - only more perverse.

Speaking of which, further arcania/word play/whatever FYI: You'll find sadism and masochism in the DVS-IV, but won't find "Psychomachia". The latter comes to us from an obscure 16th century Spanish poet and speaks to the female gender stepping out of more traditional roles to act for the better good...

Sound familiar? Well, it should. "Psychomachia" has a rich history in modern entertainment, to name just one example.