The problem with men like this is they think others are below them. The upshot of men like this is they were far too willing to underestimate those they considered below themselves.<br/><br/>And since it was underestimation that showed the most likely path to freedom, Taiga wanted it. So he pinned his ears and tucked his tail and replied, "Perfectly, sir."<br/><br/>His canny black eyes found his masters and then demurely dipped down. Taiga shifted himself into a slightly more comfortable position, submitting to Astor's will, because honestly, what other choice did he have?<br/><br/>This would be allowed, for now. He would acquiesce, for now.<br/><br/>But it would not be forever, of that he was sure.