M'asservir -x- I'll be your s.l.a.v.e. (Locket)

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Saerin nodded. He glanced down at himself--his bare chest, bare feet, and sweatpants--and then smiled. "I guess I should get dressed."

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Ellen clasped her hands behind her back, "I'll give you a few minutes, then."

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"I'll see you in soon," he said. Then he closed the door and went to rummage through his belongings, looking for a shirt and jeans to wear. He wasn't sure how Nicolette wanted him to dress, so he'd just dress normally for now.

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Ellen trotted down the hall and pulled the plait over her shoulder, playing with the end of it.

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A minute later, Saerin arrived at the kitchens. He spotted Ellen and walked over to her, an easy smile on his face. "So, what's for breakfast?"

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"Porridge, bacon and pancakes," Ellen looked up at him in surprise, "Help yourself."

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Saerin nodded and got himself a plate of food. He stood while he ate, his eyes roaming the kitchen curiously.

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"You can sit down, if you'd like," Ellen told him gently, "You won't be needed around here until Mistress calls for you."

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"I prefer to stand," Saerin replied. He took a bite of his food and chewed slowly, lost in thought. "What's it like?" he asked after he swallowed. "Working for Nicolette."

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"She's a nice Mistress," Ellen looked surprised that he'd be asking, "It could be a lot worse."

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"Mmm," Saerin said. He had to agree with that. He'd had some very brutal masters and mistresses. Nicolette was commanding, but not cruel.

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"I think you'll like her, if that's what you're worried about," Ellen actually gave him a smile.

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"I wasn't worried at all," Saerin said with a shrug. "Just curious."

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"There's nothing wrong with curiosity," Ellen smiled, taking a bite of pancake.

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Saerin chuckled. "I know some people who might disagree with that."

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"Well, then forget those people," Ellen shook her head and gave him a tentative smile.

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"I am rather inclined to," Saerin said, "since I'm fairly curious and yet I'm still alive."

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Ellen chuckled, "You don't actually believe the curiosity killed the cat saying, do you?"

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"Cat? No. I do rather believe curiosity can kill, though. I've seen it happen." In fact, other had gotten themselves killed by him due to their curiosity.

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"Depends on how carefully you go about it," Ellen gave him a knowing smile.