That reaction, it isn't what he'd expected at all. He's prepared for violence, for the feel of steel against skin, or even for Laedo to back down and back off once he realises that pain and injury aren't things he has any concern for, but for the other recruit to grab hold of him and start dragging him off? It surprises him enough that - for the moment - he doesn't put up any kind of fight, only lets out a hissed exhale at the feel of pressure around the metal collar hidden beneath his clothes, at the bright sparks of pain that pass through him.

Is he...actually dragging him off by the scruff of his neck like some misbehaving pup? What is this!