Redhawk Caldera [joining] smoke and mirrors

He met Pantaleimon's reply with a soft blink. Well, he supposed the details didn't really matter. The other male looked absolutely downtrodden but, in time, he would realize that this departure was for the best. Now he could assume a normal life, where he would be able to realize he had real worth and value beyond sexual servitude.

"What will you do now?" the swarthy Alpha wondered. Venturing a guess that Pantaleimon might have come here for a reason, he continued, "We have space here, though I will tell you that I don't do charity cases. You will have to prove your worth and carry your weight." Peregrine paused, then added, "On that note, you will be able to earn rank and respect here. The more you contribute, the higher you can climb. There are no glass ceilings here."