Alexi lay face down until at last he hears the door open. Sitting up with a huff he watches Joseph go about his task without a word. [i]'He is such a good slave. . . .I think if he wasn't a slave, he would make the best butler in the world. . . .As long as he had already broken out of his feeding habits. I recall the tale of why he was broken by my ancestor, and I must agree with him, what happened was terrible. But, he was just acting as he saw fit. He was doing what came naturally to him. I'm not sure if he was taking true pleasure in the acts, I would not even dream of asking him such things, however. . . I do often wonder what he was like before his breaking'[/i]

When at last his meal is laid out before him, his eyes having followed Joseph as he went about serving it, Alexi finally tears his eyes away and looks at what was brought. He smiles at the rather old fashioned meal and he chuckles happily. “Thank you Joseph, this is just what I need this morning.” He does not dismiss the male just yet, having a few things he'd like to say regarding the vampire chained up in his room, but his hunger prompts him to at least munch down a few mouthfuls before sitting back and looking at the waiting elder vampire.

“Since you ordered the clothing last night, they should arrive some time today. When they do I would like you to bring them to my chambers and place them in my closet. Also, could you ask him his preference? I am sure by now that he is beginning to get a little ripe, and I am also sure he does not want my help.” He looks to Joseph sympathetically. His usual lightly chipper tone is more subdued this morning, despite the fantastic meal his old mentor brought him, however he tries his best not to look down right depressed at how the whole thing is shaping up. He still has high hopes for the plan succeeding, however he also knows that the rebel leaders breaking is most likely going to take even longer than Joseph's, relatively speaking.

“Once he has made his decision, if he is ready to, bring him a basin for getting cleaned up and help him into his new clothing.” He takes another bite, sipping some juice to wash it down. “If he is not ready,” he murmurs, setting his glass down, “then just hang up all the clothes and do your cleaning. I am sorry, but I will be out most of the day. Today I have quite a bit of running to do, but tomorrow I should be able to sit down with you and address any house business that has cropped up in the past couple weeks.” He gives his head slave a warm honest smile, still a touch of sympathy in his gaze before his eyes fall once more to his meal and he dismisses the male with a wave. Once Joseph is out of the room he finishes his meal quickly and heads down to the garage. As soon as his driver is ready, Alexi heads out to complete his errands.