Past

Master Alex's tone shifts from nostalgia to contempt as he addresses James, his words dripping with disdain and mockery.

"James," he begins, his voice laced with derision, "do you remember when we were once friends? When you were more than just a pathetic pet, groveling at my feet for scraps of attention?"

As he speaks, Master Alex's gaze hardens, his eyes boring into James with a mixture of scorn and superiority. He takes pleasure in reminding James of their former friendship, twisting the memory to emphasize the stark contrast between their past camaraderie and their current master-**** dynamic.

"And look at you now," Master Alex continues, his voice filled with contempt, "reduced to nothing more than a plaything for my amusement, a mere shadow of the man you once were. How pathetic you've become."

With each word, Master Alex revels in the degradation of his former friend, delighting in the power he holds over James and the satisfaction he derives from belittling him. He takes pleasure in reminding James of his inferior status, using their shared history as a weapon to underscore the vast divide between them.

"And to think," Master Alex sneers, "we once thought of each other as equals. How wrong we were."

With a dismissive wave of his hand, Master Alex leaves James to stew in the humiliation of his words, secure in the knowledge that he has once again asserted his dominance over his submissive pet. And as he walks away, he savors the taste of victory, knowing that within the walls of Theowood Estate, he is truly the master of his domain.