Chris comes to me as I'm packing my apartment up. I don't really have a place to go, and I'm embarrassed.
We had just met online, and he had me fill out a form. He was interested in getting to know me, everything about me.
We'd talk all day and all night online. We had met up a few times, him always with his bike, and go on adventures here and there. He was so intrigued with seeing past the mask I held for so long.
With him helping me with the last of my boxes, he offered to have a friend pick them up and meet at his place.
Chris lived in a penthouse apartment - he was well off, with everything you could think of, especially for a single man of his age. One room was locked, but I didn't mind that. He was always courteous.
As a previous bartender, the man knew how to drink. And how to pour them.
One night, he pulled something out of my boxes. Embarrassed and not quite sure how to explain, he opened it to find a few collars.
He eyed them closely, with no judgment.
"So.."
He started, as I had no idea what he'd say next.
"Are you like a puppy girl or something?" He asked with genuine curiosity.