"Yes. Of course I should have asked, sorry."<br/><br/>Kate removed her hand and cradled his hands.<br/><br/>"You had no collar when I found you. Having you is pure joy. I have never had a slave and Papa is usually the one to retrain a slave and prepare then for life outside."<br/><br/>Slowly Kate reached under his chin and lifted his head up, "First, your are no longer a slave. You keep you head up. Look me in the face. My hands heal, I will never hit you. Anyone harms you, you tell me."<br/><br/>She slowly removed his bangs away from his eyes, "That is better. Second you will let me see you eyes. They are like gems and windows to your feelings. Never hide you eyes from me. I care about you and want to know how you feel. There will be times your overwhelmed, come to me or Ann.  We will take you to a quiet place. Over the next few months you will never be alone."<br/><br/>Kate stroked a strand of his hair against his cheek. "Fourth is you will be touched only where you want and never ever sexually. Mating between anyone is forbidden. That is reserved for marriage only.  Hugs are freely given and received by me. You will never be physically punished ever again."<br/><br/>Kate feathers his hair, "Do not worry Aiden, the progression is at your pace. I will try to make this transition painless and easy for you.. Fifth is being allowed run of the estate. You may go where you wish. The kitchen is open to you all the time. Breakfast is at 6am, lunch is at noon and dinner is at 6pm. You may eat beside me at the dining room table. You need guidance in using utensils and customs ask me or Ann. Vincent is the one to ask about proper dress, grooming. and protocols for gentlemanly behavior."<br/><br/>The mage held both his hands, "Lastly you may speak freely, without asking or given permission to me, the servants and anyone but Papa. He is approachable and will want to know you. He will ask about your past and shares a past very similar to your own. You will not have to tell anyone else your past."