[Steve lowers his hands to rest on the top of his thighs and slowly pushes to his feet. His new master gets straight to the point and while he hadn't been nervous to see the other consort, the way he glances away quickly ticks his anxiety up. If Noiz didn't want him here then he wouldn't stay, simple as that.]

Thank you, sir. I'll be there as you've asked.

[His tone is even and polite, unsure, but he knows that will pass as he gets the chance to see what his new master is like. Steve stays where he is until Lord Maynard waves a hand to dismiss them and he angles his body into a submissive pose, then turns to walk back out of the room. With his bag readjusted to sling over his shoulder, the other consort slipping out as the door shuts behind them. Steve moves towards the stairs, waiting to be shown to his room.]

I owe you an explanation. [He keeps his voice down, this was between the two of them.] I applied to be removed from my mistress and it was granted. The only choice was to find someone to take me or go back. I'm too old for that. Your master was seeking a companion consort, a second.

[Steve hadn't heard of any displeasure with Noiz or that he was some kind of replacement. An addition, which he'd work hard to prove he was the right choice of.]