"Yes, I think that'll do wonderfully. You can repay your debt to my daughter by being her attendant! Ah, but you'll also need to repay your debt to us too since you took something valuable from us as well. So... hmm... Well, anyways, you'll be here instead of out there."
Coming all the way around to stare at me head on, Valentina's Mother gave me that same coy smile as before as she gently patted my sternum, her silver clad fingers brushing dangerously close to more inappropriate spots before they slid up towards my throat.
"And don't think about running, dear. You either agree to become my daughter's attendant, take on a contract to repay these debts, or... well, the last option is the least favorable one, for you anyways. Valentina?"
"Yes Mother?"
