Blacktail Deer Plateau Dutiful To Duty

Never in his life had Peregrine been called sire. Although the title made his lip twitch in amusement, he almost immediately decided he hated it. He might be a king but being addressed as much wasn't his style. It was overkill.

After the second repetition, he said, "Please, call me Perry." His tail switched and he regarded the newcomer approvingly. "'Dutiful,' huh? Is that one word or two? And is that the name your mother gave you at birth?" he wondered, black head tilting.