[His joints pop a little as his arms are pulled back, chest forced out. His eyes narrow a little as he adjusts to the position, the calmness settling over him. His response to Jezebel is soft, his voice low.]

I'd read about that. Rope is a surprisingly effective tool, isn't it? Easy to find, and with the correct maneuvering, the victim can end up doing all the work for you, isn't that right.

[It's not that he delights in the pain of others, but there's always been a near-erotic brilliance that he'd appreciated in the old, forbidden books.

The way he's talking now, he's a little like an eager student, presenting his thesis to a teacher and waiting for his response.]