Anastasius reached to take Atnorsa's hand, clasping it and rubbing the back with his thumb.<br/><br/><strong>"Not only is it my task to oversee the slaves,"</strong>he answered,<strong>"But I have quite an interest in you being undistracted from seeing to our safety.  I'll insure she obeys her duties.  But I must ask, what is the reason for this task?"</strong><br/><br/>As he waited for an answer, he gazed down at Mohini thoughtfully.  Bright eyes roamed over her appraisingly and shamelessly.<strong>"She's pretty just like you my tigress,"</strong>he murmured as he continued to stroke the hand he was holding.