While Alistair couldn't fault her for curiosity, he had to wonder why Helena kept asking abut this particular subject when it was obviously making her uncomfortable. Was it truly that important to her, and why would it be so? He certainly had no idea, as should have been obvious by his attitude within the context of the current discussion. But he had the feeling that he would find out sooner or later.<br/><br/>Well, regardless of her current mood, he felt nothing wrong in answering that particular question. Yet before he could do so he actually had to think about it himself. Why was it that he hadn't done anything to the Kut-ku girl, even when he had the opportunity to do so? No single reason presented itself, and at last he gave in as he leaned back in his chair.<br/><br/>Less embarrassed than she was, he took his time in speaking. "I'm not sure," he admitted with a shrug. "Besides being distracted for a while, I guess I just didn't think of it at the time. That and she was mated so....."<br/><br/>He rubbed his chin before finishing off with a dismissive gesture. "I guess it's just the principle of the thing. Sure, she was attractive, but it doesn't feel right to take advantage of someone or something while they're unconscious." A shrug then as well, to accentuate his point. "That's just the way I was raised, I suppose."<br/><br/>That said, he folded his hands together as he leaned forward in his chair, watching Helena. "If you don't mind, why do you ask?"