Vrenille nods, thoughtful. "That could make things complicated. More complicated." Because knowing what you like isn't necessarily easy even when you do think you know who you are.

For his part, he's not rushing to go, instead inclined to let Ed make his exit, let him take his time on his own, explore and get his bearings.

"No one should bother you walking 'round in the Up. If they ever do, just tell 'em you're on your way to meet a Dominant who's courting you. People here respect that shit. And if you wanna get in touch, look me up--'Diversions' on the network."

And he smiles, genuinely, because he's not unhappy to have had this meeting or to have made this man's acquaintance. "Take care of yourself, Ed."