<em>'Oh great, now you've done it!'</em>Faridah cursed herself for giving in to Lalita's request. She had known no good could come of it, and yet she had still gone ahead with it anyway. She needed a good recovery, and fast!<br/><br/>Thinking quickly on her feet, she released her hold on Lalita's body and turned around, where she did not look Mellisande in the eyes but instead quickly got down on her hands and knees without prompting. She bowed her head deeply so that her forehead was on the ground, an action that was usually performed by people towards her, not her towards others, as it was a symbol of great respect or servitude. "It is my fault. I gave in to my own desires of the flesh. She cannot be faulted for her own, for you are so wonderful to her and she loves your touch so much that she can do nothing but think of it and crave it. Her desires were never for me, but for the kiss of your whip and the touch of your harsh, yet forgiving hand, and I was merely a conduit for it. I, on the other hand, should know better and should not have taken advantage of her. I will accept whatever punishment you deem appropriate for it is deserved. I have broken your rules and I offer no excuse."