[Leona stares at where their shoes meet for a moment. it's strange.
Cater has often been someone who meets Leona where he's at, who doesn't press when the others do. Leona's never understood why.
but this is different, isn't it? Leona's mind still works even if he's overwhelmed— and at least now he's less overwhelmed— and he still thinks. he still notices. he notices the collar. he notices the consideration.
this reaching out, this consideration and care from someone who has no loyalty to Leona... it's not just because of their past connection.
Leona's brow creases, and he asks something— but it isn't a request, like Cater prompted.]
How long have you been here?
[not a question of how long he should expect to be here.
how long has Cater been here? a submissive? dealing with this?]
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Cater has often been someone who meets Leona where he's at, who doesn't press when the others do. Leona's never understood why.
but this is different, isn't it? Leona's mind still works even if he's overwhelmed— and at least now he's less overwhelmed— and he still thinks. he still notices. he notices the collar. he notices the consideration.
this reaching out, this consideration and care from someone who has no loyalty to Leona... it's not just because of their past connection.
Leona's brow creases, and he asks something— but it isn't a request, like Cater prompted.]
How long have you been here?
[not a question of how long he should expect to be here.
how long has Cater been here? a submissive? dealing with this?]