...you wish for me to treat you like a dog? Or think of you as one?

[Is that what you're telling him right now, Hinata--]

Hinata, while I have accepted you into my life as a servant, I would not treat you like the beasts I may keep. Even with how poor your essence levels are compared to theirs. To do so would be an insult to them.

[Well...he's a little more relaxed at least...]