<span style="font-style: italic">“Over the last 10 years I have gotten really good at shutting the world around me out. Leaving the life of a slave behind is hard, especially when you have a lot of hate and resentment.”</span>As Rimion listened to Max, he could understand him all too well. He hated plenty of his Masters, but was not so spiteful that he would purposely seek revenge. And he doubted Max was as well. He could feel Max wrapping around him with his arms, as if Rimion was going to disappear. He also felt Max's fingers rubbing his lower back, a slight chuckle flowing from his lips.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">“I have already agreed to try, but you will have to forgive me in advance if I am not perfect.”</span>Max stated,<span style="font-style: italic">“It’s hard to completely turn off the Master switch, the last 24 hours has been like a roller coaster.” </span>Rimion shook his head at Max, "You cannot change anything overnight... I want you as you are now and how slowly or fast you warm up to me is up to you." He responded, gently cupping Max's face. "Now unless you feel like you want some more pleasure, let me get off of you... so I can wrap these arms around you."