[ He'd asked for Rook to bring this all to him and if he were a better man maybe he would feel some guilt for it, but as it is it's exactly what he wanted. Even if he's never been the sort to be particularly good at comforting people, Rook is 'his' Dominant now, so as his Submissive should he not make some effort?

So he places his hand on Rook's cheek. Stroking just below his eye with a gloved thumb. ]

I doubt it brings comfort, but Idia-san has provided Floyd and I devices to track our blot-levels. I admit I have been less dutiful with wearing it as I should be, but... [ How could he when he could feel and taste it? Why let the one person letting him help them be allowed to worry or be annoyed with him? The scolding for not wearing it far outweighed that risk in Jade's eyes. ] ...for the duration of our contract, I can wear it dutifully.