Kate listened to him, he was talking, telling her about his life. A slaves life was just as foreign to her as her's would be to him. She understood why this was going to difficult but not impossible for him. She knew what fruits he liked and new foods he would get to taste. "Your purpose, I don't have a quick answer. We will figure that out together. I am sure I could use your help gathering herbs, with my new shop, and I will be purchasing a house in town. There is plenty of time for us to learn about each other. I have an idea, for now your my friend and companion. Do you know how to fight or use a weapon? If you don't, I know a few that can teach you. Your used to routine, discipline, and pain. I will speak to my father about you becoming my champion. That way you will be at my side most of the time. There are men on the ship that know how to use weapons. You can learn to shoot while your healing."<br/><br/>The cabin boy knocks, "M'Lady, I have breakfast and got the key to trade goods. Captain, say ya can take what ya need down there."<br/><br/>Kate helped Trey with his pants and covered him with the blankets. She opened the door for Del, "Thank you put the food on the table and thank you for the key." Kate places the key on a chain around her neck. "Take the chamber pot please and bring warm, not hot water and a tub." The boys takes it and walks out "Aye M'Lady."<br/><br/>Kate looks at the food as her stomach growls. She stirrs the mixed fruit drink and takes a sip and makes a face, "A bit sweet and just enough spirits to give you a buz not make you drunk. I think this will take the edge off so you can bathe.  I will give you a shot of poppy after your bath. Plan to sleep a lot over the next few days. At the next port is a magic shop, I am going to have the proprietor take a look at that collar on you. Elves are suppose to have abilities that allow them to heal nearly overnight. I need to talk to someone that knows more about elves. Prepare yourself, your going to get a lot of attention. Elves are not seen very often. If people stare at you, don't be alarmed. They are more curious. I will keep you cloaked if you want. You do know that elves are the most magical of all the races on Terra Firma. Well, that was what I was taught anyway at the mage school. There is new purpose for us both. Just what that collar does.  Now I am rambling and you starving. Please take this and enjoy."<br/>Kate hands him the mug. "Hold your wrists to the mug as the cold helps burns. . It may give you a headache that lasts a few moments if you don't sip it. It's called a brain freeze, nothing permanent. Is just like eating ice only better. When Del returns I will have him bring some ice for you. I should have though about that.  An ice bath might feel good after a warm bath. Then I will cover you with oils and you can sleep."<br/><br/>Kate pours herself some tea and prepares her plate. "I can't wait to share meals with you. I hate to eat alone. I can give you a taste of warm syrup and butter. I have a feeling there is lot you can teach me too. What chores do you like to do? Cooking, shopping, sewing, and the like?"<br/>She takes her plate to the bed and props a few pillows with one hand and sits next to him with her feet outstretched and adjusts her tail. This is fun. I like having you to wake up to. Kate leans into him, closes her eyes as she takes a deep sniff. " Sorry, why do you smell so enchanting? I could ravish you with kisses from it. Do all elves smell this wonderful?