Kate had not had her tail brushed by someone else since she was a child. Treys hands were gentle and the soft bristles made the moment special. The only that touches another's tail was a mate. Kate smiled when he hugged and kissed her from his own desire. He was becoming more comfortable. Kate nuzzled him back when he spoke is own desires. Kate hugged him back as he talked about his apprehension about being free.<br/><br/>"You're doing well. Adjustment to our customs will not be easy. Look at what you have done, you can hug, nuzzle, and kiss me without being told. You speak your desires and tell me how you feel. Trey you could not do this weeks ago. It will be small steps and I am very pleased with you. You may brush my tail every morning and anytime I need it to look nice."<br/><br/>"Do you want me to help you dress?"<br/><br/>Kate winks at him, "I know you want me to order you. I will rarely order you. There are people that will order you as they are used to giving orders. This will be Ann. Papa, my brother, and Captain Artimus."<br/><br/>Kate kissed his cheek, "Please dress. I do not want you to be cold. "She was happy that he wanted to meet her father and did not fear him. She ginned widely and blushed crimson when he said, "it will please me beyond belief to bathe you."<br/><br/>The mage hugged him tightly, "You are full of surprises. I look forward to the bath. I enjoy bathing you too. May I bathe you too?"<br/>Trey, I do not expect you to lose your habits over night. Soon you will be used to calling me Kate. I know you do not like to make choices. I will limit them to just a few a days. Just let me know if you are overwhelmed. I want to see more smiles than tears from you."<br/><br/>Kate had to think a moment, "The smiles are because you are happy and not because it is my wishes. For a while, you feel sad and wish to be in a quiet place. Ann or I will take you. No shame in expressing your feelings. You have been forced to stifle your feelings, wants, and desires. I love you."<br/><br/>Kate helped him dress, he was barely wounded. She like the feel of his body and his scent was strongest at his neck.<br/><br/>Kate led him the alabaster, curved staircase to the main floor. She showed him the parlor, smoking, and recreation rooms then down the main hall to the back of the manor. They pass the large dining room and across the hall are the large library and study. Kate opened the massive mahogany, double doors to the library/study. He sees over 500 books in built in bookcases. A large fireplace is on the left side of the library. He sees a couch, coffee table with large wing backed chairs across from the couch.In the center of the room is a large round oak table. On the walls flanking French doors to a slate patio, are maps of the shire and kingdom. Trey sees a large globe by the back of the room.<br/><br/>A large mahogany desk is in the back of the library is. A leather captain's chair is behind the desk and against the back wall is a large credenza.<br/><br/>"Trey, this is my father's study and library, you may enter without permission when the door are open. If the doors are closed, you may knock or have Vincent or Ann enter first and ask Papa if you need to see him. When Papa has company, you will see a guard posted in the hall. He will summon the family members from time to time when he has visitors. It is a lot to take in. Until you are accustomed, best to just ask if you need to talk to him. You may read any books you want in this room. I am going to show you a secret room."<br/><br/>Kate pulls out a book that opens one of the large bookcase panels. He sees a huge room that reveals a sparring area to his right with practice dummies. On the walls that back to the library are filled with ancient armor and hand to hand weapons from all over the world.<br/>On the left side of the room are long counters of what looks like a science lab. Dried plants hang from the ceiling. An operating bed and table of gems, scrolls, daggers, leather and steel armor, stand in the middle of the room. Along the back wall are shelves of old scrolls and large leather books.<br/><br/>"This is where Papa teaches hand to hand combat. It is in this room that I learned how to use a sword in secret. Only a handful of people, you included, that I know swordsmanship. This is where I make soaps and healing potions. The scrolls in the back are my mother's collection of spells and recipes. I will need your help from time to time. It is good that the sight of blood does not make you sick or faint."