His jest at the money not being enough made her chuckle a bit to herself. Of course he would ask for more, that was human nature. The money was trivial to her... she could give him more than that but he had yet to prove his worth. He tasted like a fine wine but she wasn't just looking for a blood donor. After all, she was Queen. She could get that for free any time she pleased.<br/><br/>No... his purpose was much more vital to her than any old blood refrigerator. No, she would put him to the test to see if he could withstand her lustful needs. However, that was a much more intimate conversation for a more relevant time. For now she would keep him unaware of her true needs until he had settled in to his new station.<br/><br/>"I'm glad the funds are to your liking. We will see, however, if you make it to a year. I know you are bound to contract but nothing tastes more foul on the tongue than unwilling blood. Some would find it intoxicating. I get more joy out of offerings." She spoke freely. "Something about laying down one's pride, their will yours to bend. Giving their life's water with abandon all the while knowing that you could end their life in an instant. I find it dark and twisted but also highly arousing. Even with paperwork involved. It takes a level of trust between both parties to achieve a relationship such as ours will be in the future."<br/><br/>Glancing his way she eyed him as he mentioned dinner. "You are hungry? Come. It doesn't bode well for me to starve my newest addition." Heading out of her study she pulled the doors open and walked into the hall. Waiting for him she continued to fill him in on a few things.<br/><br/>"Alex, my heritage makes me a bit of an anomaly. You see, I can ingest human food." She paused allowing the ramifications to sink in. "I have a heartbeat Alex and I am not cold like my Vampiric counterparts. In most ways I am very human. I do not require food but I do enjoy it without incurring illness." She added. "But if you would rather be dinner rather than join me for dinner... that can be arranged."<br/><br/>It was rather interesting. Would the Queen really ever have a need to actually hire someone to feed her? Would the Queen be starving with her wealth, power and influence. Surely dozens bowed at her feet daily. So actually hiring Alex was an interesting move on her part. But although clueless, she felt like she would really be able to indulge in him. He was fit, polite, loyal and nice to look at. Eventually she would have to cut the crap and tell him why she really wanted him around. But for now keeping him unaware was the best policy she decided once more.<br/><br/>Walking downstairs to the dining room she felt the sway in her hips to be a bit more playful. A little looser and much more comfortable. Could this be his influence? She had merely sipped on his blood once. Yet she felt relaxed around him. "You mentioned being a servant." She smiled as she opened a pair of doors to a smaller more intimate dining room set for two. Two servers standing on each side of the table. "You are not my Servant Alex, it is normal to treat ones Retainer as if they are your equal. And while we do not know each other well... I have faith that you will be worthy of my company." Sitting in an elaborate chair she crossed her legs and swept her hand over the top of the table as if inviting him to take a seat.<br/><br/>Both waiters instantly snapped and food was quick upon arrival. However they did not serve just two prepared plates. They began setting out multiple plates of meats and veggies with tongs. "I understand with a fit physique protein is a vital instrument to success with humans. Enjoy."<br/><br/>She sat back in her chair and praised her household. "Well done, everyone. Well done." She watched as a female servant poured her wine.