[i]"Obedient dog." [/i]Adrian's expression was completely unfazed by the backhanded comment, but the words echoed in his head longer than he wished. It wasn't the first time he had been called such, but such a thing had long lost its teeth against him. But it was the testosterone filled challenge that caused him to pinch his brow, eyes closed, in exasperation. 

"I seem to have offended you," he said, not sounding the least bit apologetic. "I assure you that was not my intent and I have no wish to spar with you." Adrian opened his eyes and looked Isen'roy dead on."But if it is any consolation, the gruesome deaths awaiting us should ensure we do not have to tolerate each other for too long," he remarked, his tone all too serious.