Hannibal closed his eyes in real pleasure, enjoying Huaisang's hands working out knots of tension that he had forgotten was there. He sometimes held himself so still that he ended up with slight pains in his neck that he typically ignored. Huaisang was making him aware of those nerve endings again - and soothing them in the same breath.

Then his eyes popped open at Huaisang's quiet ... confession? He looked at the slighter man, before he smiled. "I would be deeply honored -- and naturally I would accept. I hope that does not come to pass, however, as you are an excellent Dominant."