"Nico? A splendid name indeed. I am terribly sorry about your previous master, but I can assure you that we very much value our workers. You may expect as much respect in our household as you give yourself." 

Turning to the next girl to speak, he nodded politely. "Please, Miss Renall, Val is fine. I hope to remain on good terms with everyone here as much as possible in the future. As for the gift..." He closed his eyes in a happy-looking smile. 

[b][i]"...I would appreciate it if this town would not simply traffic workers in such a manner. I expect a certain level of respect for those to be under my care, and there is already much paperwork to be filled out as it is..."[/i][/b] 

Never dropping the smile, he opened his eyes to give a perfectly sunny look to the girls again. "There's no need to be shy. Proper introductions are important to a future of good relations, after all. And I must know how best to introduce the young masters to such lovely young madams."