"In a manner of speaking. Once I get to trust you a bit more, I might show you what I mean." Dodger's the only person he's trusted thus far with the secret that he can morph into different animals and even people. But Francis...he's not there yet, but he might be someday soon.

He nods. That's really what he wants, just the idea that someone will put him as number one in their mind. Dodger has always seemed to struggle with that and it's where much of their conflict comes from.

"Perhaps you are right," he says in a begrudging manner. Then Francis mentions he calls him Master. "Funny. That's what he calls me." Ivar smirks a little, running a hand underneath the collar he wears, the tag on it labeled 'Braska'. Usually, the sub is the one wore the collar, but in Ivar's case, it was because he'd first gone undercover as a dog to spy on Dodger. He'd made the collar lovingly for him, so Ivar still wore it out of sentiment.

Ivar leans over and kisses Francis gently on his temple. "You're sweet. And know just what to say." He's helped calm some of Ivar's fury. "I-- haven't had a lot of kindness in my life. It's hard for me to accept it sometimes. But I greatly appreciate what you're trying to do."