She was snapped out of her thoughts when Daishoga stirred next to her and opened his eyes. His gaze found hers immediately, which caused Sajedene to blink her eyes and look away in a nervous fashion. She felt his hand on her cheek, caressing her gently, which gave her enough courage to look back to him. This man couldn't be as bad as the legends said, in fact she refused to believe it now that she was lying next to him on his bed, alive and well. Daishoga complimented her out of the blue and it made her blush slightly. Fortunately her voice was still there. "Thank you, your Highness." She whispered back and then proceeded to ask what any servant would from their master: "Did you sleep well? I am sorry for so rudely lying on your bed. I should have waited for your permission." It was never foolish to be on the safe side.<br/><br/>Their moment was broken by a loud knock which caused her to jump slightly. It was Gando, the man who had brought her in front of the Emperor yesterday. She looked away, fearing he would say something equally horrible as that guard yesterday who had pushed her on the floor. That was the type of treatment she had expected to receive from everyone in the castle, yet the one person she had always imagined to be that way did not act like it. Daishoga seemed almost affectionate towards her. Sajedene focused her attention back on Gando when the man informed the Emperor that an envoy from Reltica was heading to the capital city. She tensed slightly, at these words, finding it strange that such a thing was happening. Sajedene hated the war and anything that was related to it, yet she still knew quite a bit of the politics and background that surrounded the Empire and the Republic. She also knew her father had been ready to surrender to Reltica and as an exchange, Sajedene would have had the so-called honor of being married to a high-ranking man of the Republic.<br/><br/>Precisely because of this, she was worried. If this envoy was from the Republic, there was no doubt her face would be recognized. A few days before the attack on her village she had returned from a trip of one week to the Republic where she had met many very influential commanders and senators. Her face was etched in their memories, as Daishoga was not the only man who found her stunning. What would happen if the envoy was to see her? It could either work to her advantage or then go horribly wrong. Either way, she would have to make sure to stay away from the envoy once he would arrive to the castle.<br/><br/>After Gando had stepped out of the room, Daishoga turned his attention back on her and asked whether his presence next to her that morning had surprised her. Sajedene hesitated before speaking: "I felt ashamed. I did not know this was your Highness's bedroom. You must think I have no manners." She followed him with her eyes and stood up as well, making sure to think in the same manner as her handmaidens. However, as he proposed a bath together, she blinked her eyes nervously and looked away, wondering if he was putting her into these situations on purpose. Then again, and she reminded herself of this again, she was his personal servant and whatever he said was the law. This was no time to be ashamed and, really, she had nothing to be ashamed of in terms of her own body. But still. Still, she seemed hesitant as he began undressing himself with no shame.<br/><br/>"Of... course, your Highness." Sajedene replied and pushed a smile on her face. She had to tell herself to move it a couple of times inside her head before her feet actually registered the order and walked over to the bathing chamber. From the corner of her eye she could see him use his powers to make the water flow at an increased speed, another incredible proof of what he was capable of. Trying to buy a bit of time in order to gather her courage, she gathered his clothes and folded them neatly on a nearby stool. She then took one of the washcloths hanging nearby and placed it at the edge of the bath, just as one of her handmaidens would have done before getting in herself. And then, she realized she just needed to undress herself and stop being such a coward. He was not going to kill her, not now.<br/><br/>Sajedene tried to ignore his presence as she unlaced the back of her modest dress and let it fall down to her feet. She stepped out, folded her dress and then, trying to carry herself as normally as possble, she slipped in the bath with him. The heat felt heavenly, almost comforting. For a moment she sat there and enjoyed it, but then recalled her duties and reached for the washcloth. "Would you like me to scrub your back, your Highness?" She asked.