((Haha maybe I’m the sadist because I like the conflict between two doms fighting over poor Caden as he is torn in affections xD Also thank you!))<br/><br/>Alan could empathize in some ways as it was always hard to have people speak poorly of you but Alan thrived in the court room and arguing against a challenger, that was his natural domain and he wasn’t used to feeling powerless. He felt like he was capable and liked to push himself to the level but he could feel how the other relaxed into the touch and needed someone to take control as he gave his neck the same reassuring squeeze he would a sub who was being good for him. He smiled when Caden moved to put away the drink and try and get himself together against the odds. “If it makes you feel any better this isn’t my first rodeo by far, so let me handle it. Trust me. All you need to do is do as instructed and everything will turn out alright.”<br/><br/>He had been only half aware of just how he phrased it but now as it came out he realized just how apt the description of their dynamic was. It was Caden’s job to follow orders and for Alan to take control and guide him through the experience. “That’s fine I will give him the hotel address, I haven’t even gotten fully unpacked yet, I only have the essentials.” He explained casually standing and snapping his briefcase shut. Alan had an easy demeanor around most people as his face was pretty much always in a half smirk or smile like he was in on a good joke. Anyone unobservant usually considered him very friendly and easy going but that wasn’t fully the case as he could turn vicious in the blink of and eye if there was something he wanted and he didn’t hesitate to be ruthless.<br/><br/>They moved to exit, “I hope you also know that the first case is always the toughest since you have to struggle through the most legal terms and get your bearings but I don’t doubt you will do just fine. After all I would like to think you have an excellent teacher.” He teased with a wider grin and never hesitating to flatter himself unlike Charles who at least liked to play at some level of humble modesty. He was more than happy to chat with Nick as he was a Master of leading conversations in the right direction and not giving more than he wanted. He was, after all, a lawyer.