15 - New World

The two slaves had finally finished cleaning one of the private entertaining rooms located off the bedroom and were heading down to the kitchen.

Kari walked a little behind Nevis, who chattered away and pointed out different things. Kari was wary about the other people here and especially his outfit and collar. He had quickly discovered while cleaning that bending over was a terrible idea and to kneel instead.

What the hell was the point of wearing something so fitting? He was feeling a little mollified about the whole thing once he realized Nevis wasn’t lying about no one else caring.

They passed many people in the hallways and stairwells as they made their way down into the kitchens in the belly of the manor. And while they all looked at Kari, their gazes were filled with curiosity and lingered on his face, hair and especially his tattoo.

Not a sing