"Yes!" I blurt out before I can stop myself, my hands flying up to cover my mouth as if I could somehow erase what was said.

Oh no, Master! It's not shame! It's just... I stutter I'm s-sorry, M-master. I bow my head, my ears folding back in embarrassment. P-please forgive me. I didn't mean to react like that. I-I just... I pause, taking a few deep breaths to compose myself.

As the silence stretches on, I force myself to look up at you, my eyes brimming with tears. "M-master, p-please don't think less of me because of this.