learning your place

The Empress couldn’t deny the little hop in her step as she led young Seven towards the palace. He was a hunter she knew, and could take care of puppies. The latter she wasn’t so sure she’d trust him with yet, not that they had any youth that needed baby sat anymore. Even her youngest were for the most part self sufficient. Even young Siren, which was a surprise in and of itself. No, for now she intended for him to see to her needs.

She wondered how difficult communication would be, and how smart he really was. Would he pick up easily or would he prove difficult? She wouldn’t know until she tried. ”Alright Seven, I know you can’t speak well but lets start with some basics shall we?” She questioned him without expecting an answer. ”You may call me ‘Empress, Your Highness, Master’ if you so choose..” She slowed slightly and eyed him from the corner of her eye. ”I also expect you to be able to enunciate ‘yes’ and ‘no’ clearly. Understood?”