That was how Eli was, and how he always would be. Shannon knew it and it didn't bother him, neither did helping him to deal with keeping himself in check if anything ever got to be too much. That was what friends did, and that wasn't going to change no matter how they had redefined their relationship.

"Custom made?" It wouldn't be unfair to say that Shannon was intrigued. Collars were just collars, although obviously some concessions had to be made to make ones that fit humans instead of pets. What exactly did getting one custom entail? "We should fix that later. Now you've got me curious."