The red haired mage beamed with respect for Latagu as Amanda huffed and stormed away. Kate felt the heat of his skin  and gave a perplexed expression,  "Latagu, is your skin always this hot? You said just the right words. Amanda irritates everyone. You did well to stay calm. When we get home you will be a freeman. Amanda is the daughter of King Atrius and few like her. I may look human but I am Kitsune. I can shape shift into a pure vixen. In my homeland, I look human with fox ears and tail. You may ask me anything."