Reis only looked at Ezra's explanation and shook his head. That wasn't how this worked. Reis' sexual activity was limited, at best; even more scarce as he got older, and more particular in his habits. It wasn't going to happen, and they would find some other alternative if something absolutely had to be done about it. Reis wasn't someone who fucked his pets, no matter how human they seemed; how attractive. Even if he had been human, the likelihood of any intimacy being shared between the two of them was still bleak. Reis didn't want it. He certainly didn't need it.<br/><br/>“Just because they told you that doesn't make it true.”<br/><br/>The young creature seemed pleased when they were taken to the garden, and encouraged by the idea of having a Tuloan flower brought in. Reis could make that happen. If he'd imported and illegal Asha to Belmir, surely a few seeds wouldn't get him in so much trouble? Especially when he was going to have to have fruit shipped in regularly as well. He seemed even happier when Reis asked him name, coming over to him and dropping to his knees. Reis leaned away from him minutely. It would become apparent Reis had spacial issues, or maybe to Ezra, it couldn't.<br/><br/>“Ezra will be fine,” Reis told him. If it came down to him coming up with a name, he would likely go nameless. This was simple, and easy to remember. Not something so long and cumbersome like he'd imagined from some far away island.<br/><br/><i>When will I receive my collar? </i><br/><br/>Ezra's next question caused another little frown to come over his features. It was true, most Asha in Belmir did wear their collars. No one had laid about that, but it didn't mean Reis cared to put anything man made on any of his beasts. Many of the ones he'd seen for Asha would surely rub the delicate skin of his throat. He was absent even fur to serve as a barrier. Of course, the ones made of stronger material couldn't simply be cut away like one made of soft suede. Some used pain to elicit obedience in public, but he doubted he'd be taking Ezra out anytime soon. Reis hardly left home himself.<br/><br/>“I do not know that I want one on you. Do you need such a reminder that you are owned, and meant not to wander? I don't think you're so stupid as some of the other Asha I have met,” Reis told him, and he stiffened when the hand was put on his leg. He didn't try to kick Ezra away, or back up. He sort of just froze uncomfortably, unsure of how to handle this new situation.<br/><br/>A servant had come into the garden, to make sure things were going okay, and to inform Reis she had anything perishable stored away properly.<br/><br/>“There are some things in the box I don't really know what you want me to do with...?” the young man had said, and the look on her face made Reis wonder what the hell they had sent with him. She was already trying to hide the color on her cheeks with the way the new pet was sitting so devoted in front of Reis' feet.<br/><br/>“Just leave it, Ita. And I want you to make things very clear to the rest of my household. Anyone who allows themselves to be tempted by my new Asha will be seeking employ elsewhere. I don't care how persistent he may seem.” Naturally, Reis thought his lack of interest might push Ezra to seek company elsewhere, and Reis didn't mind him socializing, but he didn't want his nature taken advantage of either. Best to just let everyone know any sexual activity with Ezra would get them the boot. He knew looking at him that some would be sorely tempted.