"That's not something I hear very often. Most people use the words disobedient, mouthy, even defiant, but not mean. Maybe you could tell me a bit about your slave, now that I've heard a bit about you."
First slaves were often a difficult time for people, and made up at least a quarter of his business. Misha believed that being a Master was a natural role, but it didn't always come naturally right away. Even he had struggled.