When Ryan finally returned it had already been dark out for an hour at least, he walked up and sat on the bed. Then he closed his eyes while B33 sat on the floor and did the same, me and Dan were both near the helm. I was cleaning with Dan when Ryan spoke to him.
“That is finally done, felt like time didn’t pass in that room.” he said while mentally exhausted.
“So is everything done and talked over?” Dan then asked him.
“Mostly, there is the party tomorrow to finalize a few small things but that is nothing compared to today.” he responded.
“Master, what will we be doing tomorrow?” I then asked.
“Thanks for reminding me Lin, I still have to ask him that myself.” I was told.
“Oh yeah I haven't told you anything about that yet, give me a few minutes and I will get to that.” I heard and we kept cleaning for a minute then put stuff away.
Finally after he had rested enough we finally got to find out what the plan for tomorrow was, “You and Lin will go with me tomorrow as security just in case, you need to be on guard so no drinking Dan. I know the food and beer will be amazing but I will need you to not be distracted Dan.” he said.
“Behave yourselves but if you need to act then don’t hesitate, that goes for you to Lin. If Dan trust you so much then I trust your judgment.” he then continued.
“Thank you Ryan.” I then nervously told him, he did speak highly of me so I thought I should say that. Still I was nervous about speaking to him directly.
“Your a good slave and very well behaved, you deserve that. So basically you two just need to follow me around.” Ryan then responded to me.
“If something is to happen and both you and your slave are in trouble then are we to prioritize you over B33?” Dan then asked.
“Yes if it comes to that but if he is killed then I will get in trouble for loosing an asset of the family so try to avoid him dying. Also try to be non lethal if possible, if you can.” he then told him.
“Master, will there be food scraps and left overs that will be tossed out after. Could we maybe get to eat them at the end?” I asked him, I would eat the leftovers that they didn’t want. Plus the food defiantly would be amazing there so I wanted something at least, I was confident Ryan would be fine with me asking this. I knew better than to ask if I could drink any beer.
“I was thinking the same thing, Ryan is there normally food left at the end to eat. Also what about the beer that no one drinks, could I take one at the end.” Dan responded then asked him. I was hoping that I could get one beer myself when we got home if he grabbed a few.
“Yes there will be plenty of food to eat at the end and by then you can eat but once they take it out back to be tossed away that is it. The slaves and servers always enjoy whats left as well once the tables are cleared, oh and in regards to beer. Dan you can take two during the party to take back, no one will say anything to you directly or stop you. But once every thing is over that's the first stuff that is taken away, they don’t want the slaves and servers sneaking some themselves. If there is anything left, I have been to one of these before and there was no beer left at the end.” he was told.
“Lin I will have you wear a back pack tomorrow so I can store them in there.” I was then told.
“Yes Master.” I responded. I was looking forward to the food tomorrow, I didn’t care if it was cold.
“Oh and remember Dan to get the beer cold before you drink it, you don’t want warm or room temperature beer. I don’t get it much myself either.” Ryan then told him.
“So we don’t have to get up super early tomorrow, right?” he was then asked, I hoped Dan was correct on his assumption.
“Yes, finally I get to sleep in.” Ryan said sounding so happy. That would be nice since I had to get up early myself this morning with everyone else, I would only get up when Dan did. Sleeping in and some good food, tomorrow seemed like it would be a good day provided nothing happened.
After that we all went to sleep, I wondered if it was just not socially acceptable or if slaves were not aloud to eat at this event even with there Masters approval while it was going on. Not that it mattered as I still couldn’t eat during the party anyways so the reason was irrelevant.
Dan got up first and I got out of the sleeping bag myself, he patted my head once we got to the first floor. Then spoke to me in a low voice, “Just follow my lead today and I will do all the talking so it is easier on you, if you have to say anything just tell them to ask me.”.
“Okay, thanks Dan.” I responded while keeping my voice down.
We then sat on the first floor while it was just us awake and I cuddled against him until we heard some one else get up. We went to see who it was and B33 had woken up, then Dan spoke to him “You don’t have to get up, he is still asleep so you can rest more. In fact he is still out cold, up to you.”.
After he got up he then asked to speak with us on the first floor, Dan was hesitant but agreed but told him not to pick a fight. I didn’t know what to think about him wanting to talk with us but whatever happened at least Dan was here, still I didn’t really care to hear him myself. I didn’t know why Dan agreed to his request but if he was okay with it then I couldn’t stop him.
“I don’t know what to think of either of you, on one hand I hate you both given who she killed and the fact she shows no remorse for it. Even if she was ordered to as a slave herself, when it was brought up I knew she didn’t feel bad. Then there is you who gave the order and also shows no remorse either, also you both are fine with me having to stay silent like I’m not even on the boat.” he told us. I didn’t know what was going to happen or where he was going with this but I would find out.
“However you only gave me a gentle kick when you had me to command while I barley worked and lied to Ryan about how I was that night. You also understood how I felt and didn’t yell at me, plus you let your own slave speak up regularly and sleep on the bed. She clearly is well treated and your more casual to her when we are not around, I figured out that much. You don’t seem like a bad Master to have as you let her act like a human and show emotions, rather than be silent and emotionless. Then she seems like she would prefer to avoid scenes like that and didn’t enjoy it. Finally you let me talk like this with no issue, just a few seconds delay. you are…. I don’t know what to make of you both.” he then continued.
Both me and Dan were confused and looked at each other, I didn’t know what to say but at least he thought I was just a well treated slave. I was a little more than that but our cover wasn’t blown so that was good, still was I supposed to feel bad over what I did? Because I didn’t and I was happy to make him look good back there, I didn’t want to kill him but I was not crying over it. They were going to be killed anyways so be it me or the man who can make a disgusting play on words, nothing would change. He did give me to much credit in one area, while yes I did prefer to avoid getting into armed fights and never enjoyed killing people even if they deserved it. I was more than willing to if Dan told me to or if someone tried to kill us, even an execution like I did.
“Well technically I only killed one of them so I don’t get all the guilt if you think I deserve any, only half. Also the other had a more painfully death at his hands then at mine, Dan, Ryan and me were disgusted by it. But I wont deny I would have preferred to kill her myself to spare us from seeing that.” I told him.
“Well I don’t see a reason to be mean if there is none, she is a good slave so I treat her kindly because she does a good job. I also don’t see a reason to use beatings as the only way to get a slave to listen, positive reinforcement can be very effective. Slaves are still people and when some one is rewarded they are more likely to behave, I’m not looking to hurt anyone unless they deserve it be it a slave or some one free.” Dan then added.
While he did tell the truth as he did reward me but he also didn’t reveal the whole truth in the process, I was completely honest with him myself. He deserved that much, I didn’t want to lie to make him feel better by telling him I felt bad when that wasn’t true. Still I wasn’t fond of him but this did make me hate him less.
“Your both honest about how you feel, still I wouldn’t call you both good people but unlike everyone else I deal with on a regular basis you are improvements.” we were told.
“I never claimed to be a good person.” Dan then told him.
“My job is to serve him, if he is involved in something then I will be helping him.” I added after he spoke.
“I think this is a given but….” B33 started to say until he was interrupted.
“Don’t tell Ryan about this, I wont don’t worry.” Dan told him.
“Ryan seems like a decent guy, I’m still nervous around him somewhat in regards to how I act but I’m not terrified. Hes okay with how I’m treated by my Master and is willing to listen to him explain.” I then said. Of course if Ryan knew our real relationship he would not be so nice but he was still more relaxed than others.
“I have worked with him for a while and he is okay to serve but he is also a workaholic, he also expects me to work the same with little rest. Hes not nice but is almost never terrible to be with but is unforgiving to those who make mistakes and will beat me now and then. That is with slaves, with others he is a nice guy most of the time.” he then told us.
“I didn’t know that but clearly you have been with him enough that he is trusting of you somewhat.” Dan responded.
“Maybe” we then heard and we stopped talking while Ryan was still asleep, eventually every one was awake. I realized later that he never said his real name, maybe he was nervous that was taking it to far.
“So when are we leaving today? Also why are you even attending this party anyways, I’m pretty sure you don’t want to go. Unless you enjoy being looked at with eyes full of hatred.” Dan then asked Ryan.
“First off, the reason we are finishing our affairs today is because he wants to show off, its his birthday so the point is to show off to me. And in 2 hours we should get going, so no rush.” Ryan responded.
“Who’s birthday is it.” He was then asked.
“The leader of the Grands, good and lucky timing for him.” Dan was told.
We all did nothing really until it was time to leave, I would see how the day went but I had no idea.
