"Your mind is yet again your own, Jaden. If you want me to hear your thoughts, I will be able to do so. With the tag on your collar, it is your choice."

"Yes, sir, thank you." stammered Jaden, still high on the images and sensations that flooded his mind.

"It is my pleasure, pet, as it is the pleasure of your mistress. Now run along and see to her needs. You and I will share a moment or two together later. Not tonight."

The trip to the kitchen and back to Ruby's side was a blur. He picked up the soup and soda from Jade who looked on him with a knowing smile. He brought the tray back to Ruby's room where he helped her over to the bed, and gave her the food. Jaden sat on the bed next to Ruby, watching her drink the soup while he nibbled on the crackers. He had so many questions, but nothing to say. He was content to be at her side.

When she was finished eating, Jaden got the shower ready and took off his blue jeans and t-shirt. He wouldn't be needing them while he was in the dungeon. With everything set and the water going, Jaden helped Ruby into the shower and commenced washing her hair and body.

Jaden washed her hair first, massaging her scalp and working up a lot of foam which he playfully used the excess of to decorate her body and the walls with. Then he put soap on a sponge and washed the rest of her body. The hot water pounding against their bodies was relaxing, and despite himself, Jaden found himself getting aroused. He looked down, somewhat embarassed.

Ruby just smiled at him, "It's alright, pet." she murmured, lifting his chin with her index finger. "That's the way I like you turned out when you're with me, remember?" At Jaden's shy nod, she continued, "I think we're done here, are we not?" Jaden stepped out of the shower, leading Ruby behind him, and quickly wrapped her in a big fluffy green towel. He put another, smaller towel around her wet hair so she wouldn't catch a cold.

They returned to Ruby's amply-sized bed for the night.

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The next morning, they woke and went to the kitchen to join the rest of the dungeon-members for breakfast.

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