_{wishful thinking apparently. you’d think by now he would have
known better or given up on that already. it’s always a battle of
wills between them  and he’s too rebellious  to keep his mouth
shut. “well since  removing them is  out of the question, maybe
you should consider putting me on a longer leash.” it might not
make him any more  cooperative but it’s worth a try, isn’t it? “or
is that too much to hope for?”}

_{“i could also throw you back in the pits. where you belong.” harsh
words, but one’s that needed to be said. “you’re here as you amuse
me. the moment that ends… is the moment you find yourself on an
even tighter leash and trust me, caleb. you should fear what i have
planned for you down there.”}