Edward grunted as the first lash landed on his back. He appreciated Kakia taking time to give him a quick lesson, but he was still immature, unbalanced, inexperienced. The lash stung, and he felt the blood oozing immediately, trickling down his back.
"Don't stop, you little shit," Edward growled silently, knowing the blood would make Henry balk, and that Kakia and Kia would be merciless if he backed out now.
"You just remember you volunteered for this," came the reply, as clearly as if Henry had spoken the words out loud. Before Edward could react, another blow hit him and he stumbled forward a little from the force of it.