[He says nothing to the former remark, but there is a part of him that understands it. Power is a weapon just as anonymity is. And it would be impossible to deny the power and influence in the hands of those royal ranks.
Following Tseng into the kitchen, he lingers close to the doorway, looking over polished appliances and sparkling marble countertops. The excess of luxury is vividly present; he does not quite know what to do with himself in this environment except to stand stiffly and observe it.]
For everyone, yes. [It isn't a dismissal of concern, but... He's prickly by nature.] I won't waste what time you've allowed by inviting me here. I wanted to discuss your perspective on the roles of domination and submission. I told you that I was new to it, and that was true. Before arriving here, I understood that dynamic differently due to the context of my own dimension, and it was harmful to my first impression in this place.
[To be blunt:] You're the second person I've ever engaged with in that way. It's not something I do with just anyone. [So — this means something to him.]
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Following Tseng into the kitchen, he lingers close to the doorway, looking over polished appliances and sparkling marble countertops. The excess of luxury is vividly present; he does not quite know what to do with himself in this environment except to stand stiffly and observe it.]
For everyone, yes. [It isn't a dismissal of concern, but... He's prickly by nature.] I won't waste what time you've allowed by inviting me here. I wanted to discuss your perspective on the roles of domination and submission. I told you that I was new to it, and that was true. Before arriving here, I understood that dynamic differently due to the context of my own dimension, and it was harmful to my first impression in this place.
[To be blunt:] You're the second person I've ever engaged with in that way. It's not something I do with just anyone. [So — this means something to him.]