Edward watched his two slaves wide-eyed.  If they were on the level, he couldn't pass up either one.<br/><br/>"Alright you two.  I am duly impressed.  It appears both of you understand what it means to be a slave.  Jess, you aren't going anywhere.  Tess, you aren't going to hurt Jess.  She is my property and your job is to care for my property.  And that goes for you, too, Jess.  You two are going to learn to take care of each other whether you like it or not."<br/><br/>He looked at them and thought for a minute.  "Back when I was in school, they had exercises that taught people to trust.  I think we are going to use some of them here.  But first I have to ask both of you, Do you want me for your Master?  That means that you do what I want and what's best for me.  You may have to sometime make sacrifices but that comes with the territory.<br/><br/>"So Tess, I know you love me and I love you but our relationship is based on you being my slave.  You are free at any time to call an end to that.  Unfortunately that will also kill our relationship.<br/><br/>"And Jess, you are a remarkable, amazing, desirable woman and I want you badly but I want you as my slave.  I hope you understand what that means.  It means that you are responsible for taking care of yourself<em>and</em>taking care of Tess.  Are you willing to do that?  I will expect you to be able to convince both me and Tess if you are.  If not..."<br/><br/>He shrugged.