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waitress scooted over. “Mr. Nosaka, great to see you again! What can I get started for you?”
    “I would like you to bring my three favorites, Miss Mallory.”
    “Three whole pies?” she asked, looking surprised.
    “Yes,” he answered, with a playful smirk in Brie’s direction.
    The waitress dutifully wrote down his order, obviously knowing Tono’s favorites without asking. “My pleasure, Mr. Nosaka. I’ll get Tony started right on those.” Her blush and subconscious hair-flip as she walked away from the table let Brie know the girl had a crush on her new Master.
    “I came across this place by accident. Best pizza in the world,” Tono announced proudly. His enthusiastic claim was that much cuter considering he was wearing a traditional kimono.
    Miss Mallory was quick to deliver his requested favorites, but became flustered when she spilled his glass of water while trying to make room for the three pizzas. He gently clasped her wrist, his touch immediately calming the girl. “It’s fine. Don’t worry about it.” He soaked up the water with several napkins and handed them to her with a nod.
    The girl smiled appreciatively. “Thank you, Mr. Nosaka.” She turned to Brie, acknowledging her for the first time. “He’s a good man.”
    Brie reached over the food and put her hand on Tono’s, squeezing lightly. “I know.”
    The look he gave her was unreadable, but he broke the contact, demanding that she partake.
    Brie gladly succumbed to the temptation set before her. Tono hadn’t been kidding; it was the best pizza she’d ever tasted, with the unusual toppings and brick-fired crust. Her favorite by far was the simple white pizza with spinach, smoked mozzarella and garlic, but she very much enjoyed the sesame chicken with spicy sweet and sour sauce, and the unexpected surprise of the pizza pie with turkey sausage, red onion and pecan.
    With Tono’s encouragement, she spent the entire meal discussing her film and sharing her plans for additional scenes. She’d never had such a captivated audience before. Tono listened intently, his enthusiasm for her work deliciously contagious. His sincere excitement tickled Brie and gave her hope that she would be a success.
    When they had finished their meal, Tono stood up and offered his hand to her. Brie took it, and felt the eyes of the other diners on her. She moved with grace, deliciously aware of her nakedness beneath the thin material. Tono put his arm around her waist and escorted her away from the table, to the envious stares of several women. She felt a thrill of pride as she walked out of the door beside him.
    While they strolled back to his place, she laid her head on his shoulder. “I’ve never had so much fun discussing my work. Thanks, Tono.”
    He wrapped his arm around her shoulder. “I knew you were good, but I never understood how truly talented you are. This will be a huge hit.”
    She grinned gleefully. “It helps to hear it. It’s easy to doubt yourself, especially when you’ve put so many hours into it. It all becomes a blur and then you start wondering if you’re fooling yourself by thinking any of it is good.”
    He stopped and physically turned her to face him. “You are no fool. This is a true gem. Do not lose sight of that, toriko, no matter what obstacles are thrown your way.”
    Tono’s confidence had a significant effect on her. He’d infused her with renewed conviction. Even if Mr. Holloway did not bite, she felt certain her documentary would be produced.
    “Toriko, I was excited before about your documentary, but now that I have seen it…I am inspired,” he said, pressing her body against his in a heartfelt hug. Her body reacted to the contact, wanting to melt into the embrace shamelessly.
    Tono pulled away and they continued walking in silence. It was a delicate balance, this act of giving herself to a new Master. Her submissive heart wanted to please him, but she could not dishonor her true Master by giving in to her