[He might be a bit too used to giving his brothers little comforting hugs and touches, and he already considers you a friend. He did pour his heart out to you earlier after all and you have been nothing but truthful to him in turn.

He shakes his head a bit.]

I think that’s only partly true. Our masters do shape who we are but... there’s also a part of us that belongs only to us.

[He considers that for a moment.] I see. Were there others with you?