Though Lessard did neither turned back, nor showed any hint that he was pleased as River took up the correct form of address, he was inwardly rather delighted by his find this morning. It was rare that such guests ever entered the Teahouse, and while he had a slow but steady stream of loyal customers, things had grown somewhat stale; it was wonderful to bring something-someone, rather... Into the frame.<br/><br/>"Indeed, it will not." he reinforced River's words simply, his tone slowly hardening as they made their way closer to his quarters, moving up the stairs and along the long corridor to the end where his room resided. he rather hated disobedience and having to repeat himself, especially when he had given an express warning about it before; for the boy's sake, he had best not repeat the mistake of not answering a direct question again.<br/><br/>"River... Hmm..." he repeated the name slowly, almost tasting each syllable on his tongue before he nodded with a small chuckle. "A delightful name, boy." He wouldn't be using it, much as River would not be using his. It was all part of the firm hierarchy that Lessard employed in his work; the clients technically chose him,but always he was the one in control... Always.<br/><br/>"I have guessed already by your arm that your body will not be as bare as I would like." He said, detecting the slight unease that lingered in River's tone as he spoke regarding his wish to inspect. "I am not unreasonable in my expectations. Though they are high, I am confident that you will meet them... And if not; I will work on you until you do." It was a simple enough practice in Lessard's mind and he stopped abruptly as he reached his door, turning to look upon the boy, peering down from his rather impressive height advantage.<br/><br/>"When we enter you will not speak unless spoken to. Neither will you move unless instructed. The only thing you may do of your own accord, should you wish me to stop, is utter the word 'orange'. If your lips are otherwise occupied, likewise you will click your fingers three time[s... Do so for me now." he was a firm believer in rules; in ensuring that none of his clients were truly harmed by what he did...<br/><br/>He wanted them to return to him, after all, and there was an art to pain that required finesse and respect on both sides./color]