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“Ah.” Because he’s was an entitled prick who wanted the benefits of having humans waiting on him hand and foot, without the risk of growing a conscience and feeling guilty ...

“Some…” Pratik answered slowly. “Mostly just to be out of sight and out of mind when it comes to his lordship… but I’m having a bit of trouble understanding the ...

“Yes, sir,” Pratik answered, almost by habit at this point. “And I’ve felt in the way every moment since then.”

Pratik bit back a sigh. It was solid advice. He’d learned through the school of hard knocks how to get a beating and how to fall without seriously getting injured. ...

“Thank you.” The thought of a buffer between his flesh and the collar was welcomed. Why couldn’t he have met this blessed man a week ago? “Is there any other ...

“A pleasure to make your acquaintance,” Pratik said. “How long have you been in his lordship’s employ?”

Pratik clenched his teeth as a sharp pain shot through his neck. He knew it was good for him. But it still hurt like the dickens. He took a deep ...

"Mm, yes, I did gather that much." Pratik lifted his chin. "Please."

"No, sir," Pratik agreed. "Are there things I should know about living here?"

"Apologies. I don't mean to be a pest," Pratik answered, dipping his head. Maybe he was pushing his luck a bit too far. "I'm still new to the Keep and ...

"He does sound kind indeed," Pratik answered. Maybe -- maybe -- Loquitur was a decent fellow after all. But it didn't particularly matter to Pratik either way. He didn't concern ...

"That's very kind of you." Pratik sat down, as instructed, still stroking the kitten. "Was it one of Lord Loquitur's daughters?"

So, the Loquiturs had been here. And… brought a girl? He wondered what that meant. Surely she wasn’t just a slave, or she’d never have the boldness to ask for ...

Thanks @looseleaf! It was so painful xD the ice cream. The misplaced apostrophe. The lack of capitalizing my V. So horrendous. I love it. @MailicedeNamedy I made yours! I actually ...

“I’m sorry to hear that,” Pratik murmured, following the man inside. “Do you at least have the assurance they’re treating it well?”