The folk of Morthal watched him with a mixture of fear and wonder. The braver few, the drunkards and the children, cheered to him, called out in thank... and congratulations for his slaying of the mountain wyrm that had tormented their peace for so long. He was interrupted in his progress to the towns tavern by one of the local guard, who planted herself in his path. As his stony gaze met hers, she bowed a little, humble in front of him. She bore the badge of the jarls personal bodyguard. Her. I had already learned how to submit to my Mistress, but now I surrendered completely. This was how I thought religious converts must feel when receiving God, like a divine freedom within voluntary captivity.I waited. Margaret was in front of me now, threading the filigree chain through the top of the key. She clasped it round her neck, adjusted it, and the key now hung down between her small breasts. Her hands floated to my shoulders as she gazed questioningly into my eyes. She must have seen. I didn’t care about my dignity or being embarrassed as I was about to leak a tsunami into my layers. After an eternity, I made it into a cubicle. I took off my snow jacket and there I was wearing the most difficult layers and bursting to pee. I didn’t even know how to approach this challenge, I just stood still, crossed my legs as tightly as I can.I hung the jacket and took my snow pants and put them on the hooks. I began to unbutton my jumpsuit but my hands were shaking so badly.. " Really?" Yes, Sir. And while I'm at it, I think I owe you an apology, too." I don't see why. The things you said to me were true. You actually opened my eyes about how I've hurt Jill in my attempts not to hurt her." I understand that, Sir, but it wasn't right for me to tell you you'd been a lousy father in front of your daughter and her friend. No matter what I think about your parenting, I respect you. And that didn't show respect. So I apologize, Sir."He stepped aside. "Come in, Jack. I.