He shuddered, the thorns causing a brief flash of pain until the pheromones and chemicals flushed through his system and carried his mind away. His eyes cleared and he smiled softly at Ivy, shivering in her presence. Somewhere deep in his mind, Dick was screaming, but out of his mouth came a calm voice, almost worshipful.
"Yes, Ivy. You honor me with such a choice."
He stepped to her, eyes lusting after her immediately, even as he struggled uselessly in his mind, panicking. What was happening?