"You aren't on his 'good side'," Touya said incredulously. "That's ridiculous. You know it, I know it, Landel probably has you on some 'Will Never Ever EVER Work With Me' list."

He watched Yue's hands smooth over his shirt, distracted for a moment. Oi, maybe this whole 'his room' thing had been a bad idea, especially after that strong hint Yue had given him.

"And everyone knows you'd keep the scars over fealty to him," Touya said, looking off at the wall awkwardly. "You think someone's going think you're on his side, because he made you... You know...?"