They all adjusted and Andras watched the behavior between master and pet. Ezra appeared obedient, staying close to Reis. He didn't get much impression from his cousin that he knew the proper way to master, nor had he seem him reach for Ezra at all. He simply acted tolerant, though only marginally more than his usual. Ezra himself didn't mind speaking up, proving to be exceptionally skilled at their language.<br/><br/>“You were misled then, Reis?” Andras asked, and by Reis' scowling expression, he gathered that he was at least partially correct. They had delivered on something extraordinary, just perhaps not what Reis himself was wanting.<br/><br/>“I sold my last one a few months ago. They all lose their shine after a while, but I have to wonder about you,” he said, openly flirtatious. He glanced back to Reis. “You positively have to tell me where you got him from.” Andras liked having different things, but he grew bored. The elite were always looking for ways to one-up each other in society, and Ezra would definitely put him ahead.<br/><br/>“You ungrateful bastard,” Andras said playfully. “Here you are hoarding something like this away while you quite clearly should be showing him off. You should host another event soon if you're so determined to seclude yourself in your home. You know everyone likes to see all your peculiar pets. I'll tell you what, just leave the whole thing to me. I'll start planning it.” He didn't bother waiting for Reis' consent on the subject, though his cousin didn't offer up much resistance. He was more open to the idea when he didn't have to go anywhere, and could remain within his usual comforts. Typically other nobles were more interested in the things around his home than actually socializing with him, and he was sure this one would be no different. It was just a matter of keeping the dumb from touching things that they shouldn't, but his staff knew how to handle those sorts of things.<br/><br/>“Would you like that, Ezra? A party to show off to our guests?” Andras' eyes sparkled when he said it. If anything, the whole event would elevate them both socially and he could ride his cousin's coattails for a little while. It was important to always be doing different things. People who had everything were often difficult to impress.<br/><br/>“I'm probably about due for my yearly contribution,” Reis said, sounding a bit put upon. “But you'll not turn it into one for your scandalous sex-parties.” That was where he would draw the line. He knew Andras' tastes, though his cousin laughed at the accusation.<br/><br/>“I would never dream of such a thing, Reis. I know your sensibilities couldn't handle such.” More teasing. Tea was brought out, and one specifically brewed for the Asha. Ita made it known when serving, though Andras snatched it up to lure Ezra to him.<br/><br/>“Come sit with me, Ezra. I simply can not bear to watch Reis under-appreciate you,” Andras pressed, and Reis gave permission if he wanted to do so. He didn't think Andras would be so bold as to take advantage where permission wasn't given. He trusted his cousin wouldn't overstep. For good measure, he gave a warning though.<br/><br/>“He's not on the menu.”<br/><br/>“Of course not, Reis. He is yours,” he said with a placating smile, adding sugar to his own hot tea. He started to add it to Ezra's when Ita stopped him, fumbling to still maintain a politeness, but get her point across. She vacillated nervously, Andras staring at her before finally speaking.<br/><br/>“I don't know if he's allowed to have that,” she said, glancing at Reis.<br/><br/>“Better to be safe. He came with a strict sort of diet. Only allowed to have.. certain things. Yhet prepares special things for him,” Reis informed, pointing to a cold assortment of food that had been sent specifically for Ezra. Andras reached over to pluck an unoffensive looking piece of fruit to try and made a face before spitting it into a cloth napkin.<br/><br/>“That is awful,” he said, picking up one of the finger sandwiches instead. “Why can't you eat other things, Ezra? Do you know what will happen?” It if were up to him he would bend the rules to find out.