[ regulus observes him more closely now that they're stopped. they're a little ways from the booths, so there are less people around, and he's actually very lucky the man didn't check their contracts, because he knows for a fact he isn't contracted with alfred.

(for now, presumably. the thought makes him a bit more bitter, but he steels himself.)

if he'd been caught lying, well... thankfully, his actual contract says alfred is the only one that can punish him, so he wouldn't be dragged off to the slut center, but--woof. anyway it's good his lie held up.

he takes the offered hand and shakes it, well-bred if nothing else. ]

Of course. I detest their pushiness. [ he pauses, considering. ] Regulus Black. I recognized you because I've seen your picture. Alfred Pennyworth is my Dominant. I'm well aware he looks for you with each influx of new arrivals.

[ there's an edge to him, but he's being forthcoming at least. ]