Sakura used to serve me. He entered into a contract with me after I freed him from his previous master's service. Since then, he has only known duty and responsibility.

I have not revealed who I am to him in the worry that he might fall back into these old patterns. I am not his lord here nor do I wish to be. I would like to get to know him as a friend and equal before letting our prior relationship be known. It is a selfish request - but I ask that especially in interactions with him that my past identity stay hidden.

I will broach the subject with him when I believe I am ready.