The instant the small shadow of a chuckle passed between River's lips,Lessard's eyes narrowed dangerously and he lifted the cane, bringing it down quickly directly towards the man's face, bringing it to an abrupt stop a mere inch from the reddened lips, showing the depth of control he had over the slender wooden item. "I believe I instructed you not to speak unless spoken to... That includes making such foolish sounds. If I hear it again the cane will not stop before it strikes you..." There was a fine line between pain and pleasureable pain; one that he knew well how to tread; it was certainly best to remain on one's best behaviour around the man.<br/><br/>"He closed his eyes for a moment before he nodded at the response, pleased that he would not be rushed in his artistic endeavour, bringing the cane back down the the sensitive thigh, rubbing firmly over the red mark that had formed there. "Still... You react well..." He mused aloud, a thoughtful look coming to his features before he brought the can down a second time, the strike being a good deal stronger than the previous one, the accompanying rush of air also being more notable. Rather than look at the reaction however, Lessard placed the cane carefully against the side of the bed and turned back to the wall, slowly moving the curtain out of the way.<br/><br/>"You will be coming to see me again -" there was no question about it; River would come back to him,"- as such... This will be an experimental session..." He turned back, a slender piece of silver held lightly between his fingers, and he smiled slowly, sitting upon the side of the bed, trailing to cold metal down the side of River's cheek. "I will test you on a number of things... And find the select few that I deem the best..."<br/><br/>Suddenly, he flicked his wrist and a slender blade flicked outwards from the handle, the smooth and sharp edge glittering ominously before he trailed it slowly down the curve of River's throat, being featherlight so as to not cut... Not yet. "Have you ever felt a blade before? Even felt the sensation of your blood trickling over your body...?" He purred, the blade slowly circling a pink nipple, a dangerous glitter in the man's sharp eyes.