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Charlotte stumbled into the room, her long auburn curls mussed, and tumbling down to her full hips. She was slender, though with a well-defined hourglass figure, and had skin like cream, and eyes like emeralds.
Charlotte cried out as the guard's hands tightened, twisting her arms behind her scantily clad body. "I'll teach you ever to strike your superior again," spat the guard, shoving her into the room.
To the mistress of that place, he growled, "Have fun with this one. she needs it. Unbroken, never been owned...royalty." he grinned, and left the room. Charlotte immediately backed towards the door, looking like a cornered animal.

After a long moment of silence, the girl's elegant and clearlly educated voice spoke up. "Ch-Charlotte." she said shortly, saying nothing else and stopping her movements backwards. She didnt want to wind up against a wall.

"Y-yes..." her breathing came in short, though contained, gasps. She had heard horrors of this room a thousand times over. "I struck the man who brought me here...after her...touched me...in ways that made my skin crawl."

"I am sorry." Charlotte said softly, steadying her nerves, "I have heard horror stories of these rooms and of you. I have never been beaten, and so the thought of it frightened me." She smiled, ever so slightly, "I am glad you understand, though. I am not one to be used as no more than a possession. My life now, is, perhaps, inevitable, but that doesnt mean I will submit to just anyone. I wont be a piece of furniture, maame." she said, her voice quiet but possessing an educated sense and a tone of power. After a moment's pause, she added, "I am royalty, as the guard said. I will not bow to a man's wishes. It is they who should be bowing to me. And yet...my station, should anyone realize it, will get me little respect in this place, I know."

Charlotte did not lower her eyes, nor did she flinch, when the woman's fingertips touched her. She gazed back at her, saying, "Though it may seem I do, I do not see you as a monster. I see you as...well...Im not sure what. But not a monster."

Pondering her words for a long moment and still unable to decide what answer would be best, she simply spoke from her heart.

"When I came here, I was unwilling to submit to anyone, or bow to anyone's will. I am a Princess. I was taught to bow to none. And yet, i find myself in a position where I have no authority, and I know that, as you say, my past has no value to me anymore. I have little choice but to live this life. So, I can either accept it, or be miserable. And for that reason, to make the most out of it, I accept. Should someone ever wish me to be their pet...then I dont want to become slave to a Master or Mistress who will do naught but treat me as a piece of furniture, property to be flaunted among their friends. If I am to be purchased, than yes, I want that relationship to reap all the possible benefits that a relationship between Master and pet can."

"I do indeed, Madame. And please...this life leaves no room for titles. My past doesnt matter anymore. It has made me who I am, but will have no affect on my future." she smiled, "I fight to find a Master or Mistress who will treat me fairly, not as only a piece of furniture. I search for the type of bond that could, at some point, be described as friendship or even love. When I find that, I will be satisfied. But so far...no one has proved more than to wish to make their slaves into mindless fools who obey their every whim."

Aelita moved from her chair in the corner raising an eyebrow. "And they sent you here for that?"