( well, it goes without saying that no one owes anyone anything in this place, especially not their host, though we're sure he would protest that; as it is, shiro has been in some rather sketchy situations since his arrival, most of which have involved some measure of torture or another, or the sort of ultimatums that don't generally leave much room for argument.

this … could definitely be worse. and there might be no reason at all to share memories with strangers without some sort of driving force behind it — a collar around the neck that would tighten and tighten, and tighten until it kills the person wearing it, to start — and at her question he rolls one of his shoulders in a slight shrug, humming quietly in contemplation. )

You don't have to if you don't want to, but it's honestly the tamest thing I think I've experienced since I got here. ( he tries for a small smile. ) There might be something else to it, admittedly, but it seems harmless enough.