Ascot and Alexander boarded the ship, and the latter began schooling the former on the proper 'conduct' of a slave.

"First up, submission. Submission isn't just saying 'yes, master', and doing what said master tells you to do, but also [i]looking[/i] obedient, looking submissive, and most of all, not being angry or defiant at your degradation. A slave, to these people, is someone who's been put in his place and knows it," Alexander shuddered.

"So," spoke Ascot, "be relaxed, not tense unless you're afraid of punishment, and always be ready to serve."

"Yes," said Alexander. "Young slaves are expected to be extra-submissive and extra-afraid; any defiance is quickly beaten out of them. They are also expected to be...traumatized." Now was Ascot's turn to shudder.

"Anyway, remember, you'll be going with Tra'cha in order to ensure that the device is rigged to explode once the collars are shut down. That, unless Alexis decides to do so instead."

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