Try was the key word there because as soon as Eli noticed, he stopped it by grabbing his hands and holding them to his chest. It wouldn't do to make things easier on Shannon, especially when that was concerned. Wrapping the chain of the leash around his wrists to keep them restrained, Eli reached up to grab his collar and give it a quick tug.

"There are rules that you need to follow. First, you are not to touch yourself unless you are given permission to. Secondly, Michelle will be your Domme tonight. Respect her as you would me. If you disobey her too many times, I will punish you. Third, you are to keep talking to minimum unless absolutely necessary." Eli gave Shannon a moment to take all of that in before he reached up and petted the back of his head, fingers carding through his hair for a moment before he pulled his hand away. "Do you understand the rules I've given you?"