[Now that is satisfying. Miguel's blood is flowing more freely now, and his nose looks to be painfully broken. Vulpes does follow through with his threats. Nobody could say otherwise.]

[The laughter and grinning is unexpected, though not entirely unheard of. Some captives seem to believe it will make them tougher to laugh in the face of their tormentor.]

What makes you believe I'm lonely?

[Certainly anyone would feel a little alone after being pulled away from home. He misses the Legion. But this isn't about that.]

Hm. [Vulpes recalls how much it had bothered Miguel when he'd seemed to be about to get on his knees before him.] Do you wish it does? Why don't we find out?

[He reaches for the waistband of Miguel's pants and casually undoes the button.]