Emberwood Old Rhythm, New Beats

The flattening of her ears does not go unnoticed- and he narrows his eyes slightly, wholly unaware of the amount of emotion that brewed beneath that little gesture. She was great at concealing her emotions- which was good. In Takeshi's mind, it didn't really matter whether or not she was truly happy with him, as long as she acted like she was. She could be angry on the inside as much as she wanted as long as she would still submit to him at the end of the day. She was his. 

Once she mentions a rebuilding pack, just as Reiko suspected, he was eager to include himself. Rebuilding your pack? Good job. He commends her like a child, and adds on, I guess you'll need me around too. You know, to help you out. What's the pack called? He inquires with a pleasant grin, despite his wholly unpleasant character.