It's okay. That was some months ago already, and things are looking up now. I'd be happy to tell you more if you'd like. Hope I didn't sound too stand-offish just now.

[The feelings were a hard thing to shake off. Falling for a Dominant in an unpredictable place like this definitely had its risks.

She pours some sweet cider into each glass, handing one to her guest with a smile.]

For now. Alfred might move in here at some point. He made it a point in our contract that I should keep the house and continue living here.

I feel like we should keep it a secret... The higher-ups might not like a Submissive living apart from her Dominant temporarily, even if it is in writing.

[Obi-Wan seems like a trustworthy man, so it's easy being open with him.]

So... Tell me something about yourself?