If the dominant is unavailable or does not exist, a protector typically protects the submissive and guides them through their initial venture into the lifestyle. They are usually used for in person meetings that may overwhelm the submissive. A munch or dungeon may be an ideal place for a submissive to be exploited. The protector may assist in basic vetting, but it is important to distinguish between acting as the dominant submissive and acting as a protector.