"The crew is accustomed to following my orders," he assured her with a small shrug. "While they will have heard about your family's status, and will have figured out something regarding your fate, they will know that your power comes from me. I have every confidence that they will obey your orders without hesitation." In time, they would certainly come to respect her as a leader, but in the short term, Calen suspected her power would derive from his.<br/><br/>He thought about her question for a moment before he answered. "The ship has a small serving staff, as we are practically an isolated little town out here. I already have them working on attire for you, both in terms of duty uniforms and things for when we are alone. You needn't worry about being revealed to them for the first time tied, or wearing simply your underwear. We'll go to the bridge together, I'll explain your role on the ship, and then you'll start us off on our first mission."<br/><br/>His hand traced a little line across her neck, just where the gag was currently acting as a collar. "By morning, I'm hoping to be able to collar you with something you'll wear beneath your uniform, a constant reminder to both of us that you belong to me." He doubted she needed much of a reminder in that regard, but the thought was still oddly exciting to Calen. Knowing she would be working all day with a collar concealed beneath her uniform would make the wait for her shift to end a great deal more exciting.<br/><br/>He waited just a moment before adding, "Though, if you have additional thoughts, I am at least willing to listen."