I'd simply ask the question you want to ask. No use fretting or worrying. If you want to see about exploring that side again, (am assuming it's taken a pause) then just bring it up again. And whatever the result, continue enjoying a new friend. No need to complicate it.

That's the word. Slave didnt sound right but couldn't think of another

Praise kink
Submissive
Possibly a slave kink but I don't know.

I see it a lot in the deluge of messages I see plastered over walls and photo comment sections on here.

The whole "it's out of the bag" stuff always just smacks of someone trying to justify feeling okay to continue using something.
You just don't need to. There's zero need. Nor want. Except those who don't care or comprehend or both.

There is no ethical usage for Generative AI.
chief amongst them is the environmental costs.

Why would epilepsy creep someone out? Doesn't make any sense to me.
Perhaps they recoiled at the thought of potentially being in a situation where they'd to be responsible or care of someone else?
That's all I can think of.

And this one it looks

You're bouncing around like Sonic.
How many rings you got inside?

I'm guessing some comments got whacked..? I missed the finale

I never thought it could be quite so naturally literally. Titillating.