Tigra took her seat beside Sho and kept her hands visible on the table at all times. The young man was nervous enough from his father's display of affection that he didn't need the added anxiety of her hand on his lap. His body was tempting though and more than once she caught herself slowly inching her fingers to touch him. When he turned and spoke with them now and then she smiled in return, listening attentively and making a few polite comments as the speeches went on and on. She'd attended dinners like this before with Sho's father and always found them boring, but the after dinner activities back in the elder Masterson's private chamber had always been well worth the time she'd endured the carrying on of his business associates.<br/><br/>Mahina sat quietly, smiling at Sho every opportunity she was afforded. He was so handsome and shy. She could relate to that. Aside from her intimate times with Tigra, Mahina rarely socialized. She wasn't Tigra's slave, she was free to leave their arrangement whenever she wanted, but where else would she go? From early in life she had been taught how to please her master or mistress and she excelled at her talents. She couldn't imagine getting a regular job involving papers or books. She could read and knew her numbers. She wasn't ignorant. She simply knew where her best natural talents lie and chose to not fight the fates. Her life was a good one. Tigra cared for her exceptionally well and never raised a hand to her or allowed anyone else to do so. She was safe and happy and that made her life a very good one so far as she was concerned.<br/><br/>Tigra and Mahina both leaned in closer as Sho motioned to the doors and asked if they should take their leave for a bit of air. "Most certainly," Tigra said, placing her napkin on the table and taking his hand as he helped her to stand, once more claiming his left arm.<br/><br/>"Air would be most refreshing," Mahina said as she took Sho's right hand and then claimed his right arm, a mirror image of Tigra's positioning. As they walked out onto the terrace Mahina glanced at Tigra and received a subtle nod of approval. She was now free to speak the rest of the evening, so long as the three of them were alone. "Did you enjoy your birthday party, Sho?" Mahina asked while running her fingers along his arm, enjoying his biceps, hoping to feel them without his clothes on very soon.