It's honey to his ears and he hums, pleased that his effort is paying off in such a pretty way. He adds a bit of teeth, a bit of force, a little edge just to hear the kid squirm even more.
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It's honey to his ears and he hums, pleased that his effort is paying off in such a pretty way. He adds a bit of teeth, a bit of force, a little edge just to hear the kid squirm even more.