michael awakened later to the feel of his Mistress' strong hands stroking his striped butt. He opened his eyes to see Her sitting on the side of his cot, but otherwise stayed still. He reveled in the soft caresses floating over his butt and thighs. She said softly, "I am quite pleased with you, michael. For a new one, you handled yourself quite well this afternoon," She said, smiling, in that silky voice of Hers.
"Thank you, Mistress," michael replied.
"You have earned a reward. You will be excused from serving this evening. You will sit by My side."
"Thank you, Mistress," michael said gratefully. In truth, he wasn't sure he could move very gracefully and was in fear of spilling something or tripping over his feet.
"Don't worry, dear one. The stiffness doesn't last as long as those beautiful stripes," She said, uncannily knowing his thoughts. "Be sure to soak in the pool before going to bed tonight. That will help. And I'll have jacob apply more ointment."
"Thank you, Mistress," michael said.
She rose gracefully and glided out the door, and jacob came in to announce that it was time to prepare for dinner. michael joined the others in the bathing pool for a quick wash and hurriedly dried off. Back in the dormitory, he and the others prepared themselves. The girls were applying makeup and the men were helping the girls with their hair. michael was fascinated to see that all the men had full erections and wondered how they maintained that state all the time. When the others noticed his rather flaccid state, they all took delight in teasing him and stroking him until he, too, sported an impressive erection. He fell quickly into easy banter with the others until jacob motioned that it was time to leave.
The group chattered softly all the way to the kitchen, where they were met by Cook. Not technically a slave, Cook had been with Mistress for many years, and enjoyed more freedom than most. They all ate a quick snack before helping Cook peel potatoes, chop vegetables, and all the other chores necessary to prepare Mistress' dinner. michael was amazed at the quantity of food being prepared. Appetizers, salads, meats, potatoes, vegetables, and sauces were efficiently produced by Cook and the group of slaves. When all was ready to be served, jacob clapped his hands once to get everyone's attention.
"It's time. Places, everyone," he instructed. While three of the slaves scurried to the dining room, michael was unsure of what to do or where to go.
"Um, jacob?" he asked softly, embarrassed that he, alone, seemed to have no clue of what to do next. jacob took pity on him, though, and instructed him.
"Mistress says you are to sit by Her side tonight. You will be kneeling by Her chair when She arrives. She will tell you what She wants you to do."
"Thanks," said michael, as he hurried to the dining room. He saw the niches were filled again and smiled as pet winked at him before assuming her pose.
He knelt by Mistress' chair and waited with the rest of the group. They didn't have to wait long. She glided in, taking in everyone's position in a glance. She sat and jacob pushed in Her chair. Her hand reached down and stroked michael's hair as She told jacob he could serve.
As each course was brought and replaced with the next, Lady Victoria chatted with jacob and michael. "As you can see, little one, we are much more informal when alone," She told michael. She fed michael tidbits throughout the dinner, but didn't eat much Herself. She and jacob discussed household matters, any infractions that needed to be addressed, as well as extra exemplary behaviors to be considered for rewards. The dinner passed quickly and michael was disappointed to realize that dessert was already being served. He was enjoying the feeling of togetherness with the others and the extra attention bestowed upon him by his Mistress.
All too soon, Mistress rose from Her chair and started towards the door. She looked back at michael and motioned for him to join Her. He followed Her to Her wing of the House, awed by the many fine paintings and sculptures. He barely remembered in time to open Her door and blushed as he realized She had noticed his gaffe. "No punishment this time, dear, but don't let it happen again," She said with a grin.
"Yes, Mistress. I mean, no, Mistress," michael stammered.
They entered Her suite and michael saw jasmine and pet kneeling on the floor at the foot of Her bed. She walked to them and softly stroked their heads. michael stood watching as jasmine helped her Mistress change into a pair of silk lounging palazzo pants of royal blue, a beautiful flowing multi-hued silk tunic and blue mules. Lady Victoria lightly kissed jasmine on the cheek, thanked her and bid her a good night. After jasmine left, Lady Victoria went to Her cream-colored silk brocade chaise and gracefully reclined. A slight hand movement brought pet to Her side, and a look from Her was all it took for michael to join pet on the floor. They both knelt and Mistress' look was proud as she gazed at two of her favorite slaves.
"michael, dear, look at pet and tell Me what you see," ordered Mistress.
"Yes, Mistress. I see a young, um, cute, slave," said michael, not at all sure that his answer was what his Mistress was seeking.
"pet, My dear, what do you see when you look at michael?" asked Mistress.
"Mistress, I see a 30-something man, well-built, muscular, with a large cock," answered pet, smiling at michael.
"michael, don't you think pet's skin is radiant? Her perky breasts just the right size for her? Her sparkling eyes enticing?" prompted Mistress.
"Certainly, Mistress," michael answered, more confused than ever.
"I would like to see you touch pet. Explore her. Feel how soft and smooth her skin is," said Mistress.
michael was mystified at his Mistress' command, but nevertheless reached out a tentative hand and softly stroked pet's cheek, letting his hand caress her slender neck, down her shoulder and well-toned arm. His other hand reached out to mirror the first. Lady Victoria watched as pet closed her eyes and softly moaned. While michael continued his exploration, Lady Victoria spoke.
"You see, michael, pet has been trained as My personal playtoy. She craves being touched. She is the most sexual of all My slaves, now. She wasn't always like that, were you, pet?"