[ Reign nodded excitedly, eyes already glowing with anticipation. ]

Yes! Yes, I do!

[ He was actually quite surprised that Mephisto didn't put Reign on another debt, and was already felt like dying inside the longer he waited to taste the demon's blood. In fact, Reign had leaned in, wanting to get closer to that tantalising neck, eager to sick his teeth in and let the blood flow free.

But his gaze shot back up at Mephisto, eyes widening at the stipulation. He pushed himself off Mephisto, though still within the demon's space, arms crossed as he frowned. ]

Me? On my knees? How humiliating! I'm a vampire of noble status. There is no way I'm going to prostrate myself to anyone. Even you.

[ For all the vehemency in Reign's words, there was a different look in his eyes, his body tense as if holding himself back from something. ]