Louis saw Christine's reaction to being offered like that and felt bad for her. But he wasn't willing to try and take the offer. He already was desperately trying to control the damage the other offer Alastair gave to him. Out of the corner in his eye, he saw the Tom, another footman, had entered the room finally.<br/><br/>He knew Tom well enough, having a few small chats here and there with the man around the house. Tom was a good man, with little need of extravagance and knew to treat the slaves with care. Thinking that it was worth a shot, he waited until Tom was close enough to him and tipped his head in greeting.<br/><br/>"Good evening Tom," he said to the man, loudly enough for just Tom to hear him speak. "I was hoping that you'll help me in a situation at the moment. You see the slave, Christine, angered the Lord and he now is offering her to anyone here. I wish for her to not be hurt or damaged, seeing she is still property of the family and hence must be alright. So I was hoping that you'll take this offer and use her? The Lord assures he will not punish the person who uses her."