"I know it's not." Lust paused and turned, facing him. "But really that's why I wanted to do this. It doesn't have to be awkward. All I'm looking for is your friendship, if that's something we can share. But I don't want to push myself on you, or try and force something that you don't want."

Guttle came to an uneasy stop by his trainer's feet, looking up at both humans cautiously.