This one had been recently given to Orphaner Dualscar as a reward for valour in his crushing of the Washington rebellion. He didn't have any other human slaves, but he wouldn't refuse a prize. Especially not one given to him by the Condesce herself.

He had the boy brought to his sitting chamber, where he sat at a desk in casual clothing, working on some paperwork. The rustblood slave left John at the door, but Dualscar didn't look up from his work.

He'd see what the creature would do, first.