No, don't apologize, it adds to his character, and I like that :P

Elaria was the third slave Alexi ever purchased, and it was at an auction with his father. Alexi would often defend her from his father, saying not to damage such a rare purchase, but he'd always smile at her afterwards. You could say, that in the eyes of the staff at least when he was a young teen, that he played favorites with her. After dad was gone, and she was no longer in danger, he basically began treating her like he treats all his slaves, but she never got over his chivalry.