A flash of emotion crossed his face, and he closed his eyes. "There will be no repeats of that incident," he replied, voice a little hoarse. He took a breath. "While this one is certainly a looker, she has a good deal of magical and physical ability. She is a good fighter. I would not jeopardize her value as a fighter by... having the possibility of unfortunate, intercourse related events. I have other slaves for that," he said, becoming more sure of himself. "Plenty, who are bred for beauty. This one is pretty, but she was born in the wild... exotic maybe, but when you get right down to it... that's not really where her true potential lies." Of course, he was lying through his teeth. He definitely found her attractive, but it was true that he wouldn't dare to act on such feelings.