Ten smirked, as he bit back the dirty comment that threatened to escape from him. He doubted she'd be afraid, or even much put off, but he could at least give her a few more days to settle in.
"Will do," he said, finishing the apple off, and tossing the core into the garbage pail. Three pointer, as the Americans would say. He took to rolling up the bottom of his trousers, and when they were suitable tucked away, he stepped to the edge of the tub, and sat down on the lip. The sponge that Els had been using was still sitting there, and he picked it up and began to run it over Keara's shoulders.
"So, you've already met Els and Sorin. They're the only house slaves I keep, so there aren't really any other introductions to make. They're a bit quiet, but they're good people. Twins, you know? Twins always seem a bit off to me, although magically they're more powerful than those born as a single birth."