Seth stared between the crowd, looking at stoic face in the carriage. Evans refused to look at those beneath him. Seth hoped he never have to see the passionate version of Evans's face from that dreadful night, forcing him to escape.
Clasping his large hands around Eli's wrist, he pulled his new slave into the dark alleys, away from the noisy gawking group of people.
"Master, what's wrong? You're trembling."
"Nothing. Don't mind me. I recalled something unpleasant. Now, follow me. I might know some people who knows where you parents could be."
Eli nodded and trailed behind the large wide back of his master, wondering the connection between the nobles who ruled over this plane and his new master. However, he did not ask further, regardless of his curious thoughts.
Seth swiftly walked and turned sharp corners. The quick decisions and confident strides around the meandering streets showed Eli his master was familiar with the area of the town. Never ventured so deeply, Eli was about to ask where his master was leading them. But his master revealed their destination before his asking.
"We're here."
Eli gulped, he partially recognized where they were. "Isn't this the red light district, master? Why are we here?"
"This is the best place to get information. Lots of people come through this area. Especially the Guardians. Follow closely, or else you will get lost."
Eli frown, but then relaxed his complicate look at Seth. He was now certain his master knew the red light district well, but he was kind and helped save him. He thought to himself and gulped at the frightening realization.
"Master moved so fast here… he must come here frequently… he wouldn't… to me… would he!? Is that why that other slave is such a pervert?! Will I become like him too!?"
Seth did not know of the crazy fantasy playing in his new slave's head. He focused on finding a special lady. Eli was right. Seth did frequent the area, but he came due to his curse from breaking the path with the Divines.
Seth speed up and entered into a brothel establishment. The sun was still high in the sky, but customers were still entering and exiting the Velvet Flower. Standing almost two heads taller then the crowd, Seth easily spotted the person who could help locate Eli's parents.
"Jewel!" Seth called out. A golden-haired woman turned, hearing Seth calling her name. Her once emotionless face bloomed with a rosy smile, drawing many onlookers.
A path cleared between the two, and the onlookers mumbled and gawked at the two. Had they been in a different setting with refined clothing, the two could have passed as a prince and princess, star-crossed lovers, whose fates intertwined, looking across a majestic ballroom of a palace.
However, they were not in a ballroom, nor were their fates star-crossed. But they were lovers. Lovers of a one night basis.
The silky ivory robe hugged Jewel's ivory frame as she seductively walked, emphasizing her womanly assets. Whistles and catcalls rang out from the crowd of onlookers, but the attention only made Jewel put on more of a show.
"Seth, darling. You're early. Is it that time of month already? Or was I too unresistable, you needed to come back for more?"
Hearing the sultry voice, Eli understood his presumptions regarding his master was correct. His master was definitely familiar with the place and the woman. However, he would soon find out it was women.
A rush of scantly-clad women and men rushed and surrounded Seth.
"Jewel, you had him last time! Give us a turn! He should be shared!"
"That's right! It's my turn!"
"No! He's mine!"
Eli gulped and looked at his master, afraid and in awe of his boldness.
Seth rubbed his forehead and calmed the crowds. "It's not that time of month, this is purely business. No bed business."
The crowd died down.
"Make sure you call me when you come, ok?!
"You have to be fair and give us a turn too, Seth!"
"That's right, baby!"
The left leaving Eli frozen. He was afraid to ask his master about what that was all about. They said it all, and he wanted to avoid the subject. Seth sighed seeing Eli's reaction and reminded him of their purpose.
"Alright, let's get down to business. Jewel, is there somewhere more quiet we can talk?"
"For a kiss? Or something more naughty?"
"None. You heard me. It's strictly business."
Jewel gave a cute pout and chuckled. "Wouldn't harm to try. Follow me. There's a place up stairs."
After climbing the stairs, the trio entered an elegant room, rather odd in a such an establishment. She seated her guests on plush roomy seats around a round table.
Sitting herself down opposite Seth and Eli, Jewel started the conversation to satiate her curiosity.
"So tell me, darling. If not for my body, what did you come for?" Jewel's comment made Eli blush and Seth faked a cough.
"Ahem. Don't scare my friend here too much. You're giving him the wrong impression of me, Jewel."
"Oh? Does your new friend not know? Seth here is one of our best clients. I would open myself to him free of charge. He's THAT good. He can satisfy both women and men like no other. We're good at what we do, but none have taken us so entirely as Seth here has. If you get the chance, you definitely should give it a go."
Seth looked at Eli, trembling like a rabbit about to be eaten. He tried to console his frightened slave.
"Jewel! Stop it! Don't worry, Eli. She's just scaring you. Nothing of the sort will happen to you."
Eli slightly calmed down, but Jewel's words drew a curious flame in his mind with her claims about his new master.
"I said no lies. I only spoke the truth. So. What did you come for?"
"There's no use arguing with you, Jewel. I'm looking for my friend's parents. They were lost during the recent attack. They live on the outskirts of town and were seen since. But he believes they could have made it to town."
Jewel's shoulders drooped and she gave a sympathetically look at Eli.
"That's terrible, darling. I feel so sorry for you. I pray they are ok. I can tell you what I know. From what I hear, the all survivors are at the slum area. The lands have been taken back by the Duke of the East to supposedly defeat the Mokai in the area, but it smells of a scheme. Little compensation is to be given to the survivors. You may find them in the slums."
"Thank you, Jewel. How much do I owe you."
Her lips arched into a grin. She stood up and walked up to Seth.
She slipped tip of her finger down Seth's chiseled torso down to his abs and finally cusped around his private area. She smiled an gave a seductive look at the innocent Eli as she continued feel.
"Your debt has been paid, make sure to come back again and show me a good time." She winked and stole a kiss before swaying her tempting curves on the way out. Seth faked another cough from the awkwardness.
"Ahem. Well, let's go to the slums, Eli."
Seth was experienced, and a tease like the one Jewel displayed didn't influence him, but Eli was a different case. He blushed hid his lower area.
"Oh. Um. Yes. Can you find me some water?"
Seth chucked. His new slave was still an very innocent and inexperienced young man.
"Sure thing. Come down when you're ready."
Eli went bright red and slightly curled up in embarrassment as he looked at the ground.
"Just kidding, I'll come back up with the water. We'll head out when your ready."
Seth ducked as he went underneath the door to find Eli some water. He tried not to make his slave any more uncomfortable.
Eli slumped into his chair.
"What have I gotten into?!" He complained to himself. He focused on his parents and settled down. Seth came back with a cup of water and handed it to Eli.
"I think your parents should be ok. We'll have to find them, but they should be ok."
Eli knew there was a high probability his parents were safe. He was now concerned about their farm. But something else also troubled Eli.
"Master, if you don't mind me asking. Why do you come here? Don't you have Silver? Isn't he constantly trying to get you in bed?"
Seth was surprised by the sudden question. He wanted to not say anything, but his slaves would find out soon anyway.
"I haven't told anyone, so don't say anything I tell you. Even Silver doesn't know yet." Seeing Eli nod his head, Seth revealed his secret.
"I… I was once a slave, but no more. I broke the pact and am cursed. There are two parts to my curse. One part of that curse forces me to uses the services here. Once every month I become a crazed in lust. I would have to find a regular partner, but I can't trust anyone with my secrets. Silver was a chance meeting and just recently became my slave. I never wanted a slave let alone two. I know how if feels to be forced upon, and I won't do the same to either of you."
Eli went quiet, deep in his thoughts. "But if we did, would you?" Eli coughed and tried to hide his blunder. "I mean, doesn't Silver offer himself freely to you?"
The expectant eyes on Eli's face forced Seth to tell the truth. "Well, I suppose it's possible. I just don't want anyone to regret anything."
Seeing the small smile on Eli's face, Seth changed the subject. "Anyway, enough about that. Let's go find your parents."
Eli followed after Seth, watching his figure more closely as they left the red light district. His master was a man's man. Honorable and cared for his demands. He'd always been the one taking care of everyone else's demands. The feeling of being taken care of felt nice.
They arrived back to where they started and tried to find someone for more information.