Kate listened to him as he ate.  His eagerness to learn to learn to fight, did surprise her. She would make sure he was not going to train for the battlefield. Hand to hand and swordsmanship takes years. He could carry a new gun that was being imported. His words "I will be happy to be your companion that that is what makes you happy." It stuck her hard, he was a slave, broken and used to serve. He was open to new things and he was well spoken.<br/>Questions came to Kate as he spoke because hea was the cross of elf and nymph, "Trey, did Malora teach you how to read and write?<br/>Kate lowered her eats when he told her he did not know his parents.<br/>She stroked his cheek lightly, "What do you know about your parents?"<br/><br/>Kate was surprised he knew his heritage and that would make it easy for her to find his home.<br/>"Do you want to see your parent's homes? Yes, both races are familiar. The library at the Mage Guild School in Wildwood has a large library. We can both learn what your abilities are and there are mages that teach you to use them. She frowned a bit,  Malora said in her letter that she custom made you for me. Both races are so far away and they have societies that are secluded. That explains why you smell so heavenly. Is not like fox, human, orc, or humanoids that I know. Trey you should be able to self heal and have incredible hunting skills. Can you mind speak? Those lands are only known by the most seasoned of sailors. They are so far from Wildwood."<br/><br/>Kate sees him wince from the brain freeze and he was affected by the spirits. Make note he is not used to the alcohol and they act fast. "Do you want to kiss me, Trey?"<br/>Kate blushes and leans on him when he said, "I like your ears."<br/><br/>It was taboo for a male to touch a vixen's ears and tail unless they were courting on injured. "Why are yours covered?" She like his ears too they were covered by the collar. "Mine are sensitive. I do not like loud noises. I can hear some things underground or conversations 20 or so feet away. What about you? You may touch my ears. It has been a long time since anyone felt my ears. I  know I hear better than humans. Will it hurt you if I touch your collar. I am aware some can shock. That is very cruel to man or beast."<br/><br/>She watched him lay back and saw he drank all the drink. She finished her breakfast and dipped her finger into the butter and maple syrup. She dabbed his lips with it. Kate smiled widely at him. She watched his reaction as she savored her own taste. She kissed him on the cheek.<br/><br/>In moments Del knocked, "Milady, we have tub and hot water."<br/><br/>Kate got up and opened the door.Del and two sailors entered with the tub. "Thank you gentlemen.<br/><br/>Kate tested the water with her elbow. She removed his tunic slowly and left him bandaged. She did not remove his pants. "Trey, can the men carry you into the tub or do you want them to leave?"<br/><br/>One of the men brought in the washed horse blanket, his chastity covering and Kate's robes and cloak.