Dinner turned out to be an exercise in self-control that no one expected. Samantha deliberately placed things just out of reach, forcing Kai to ask Marcus for permission to grab the salt, the pepper, even his drink.
"You're enjoying this way too much," Kai grumbled as Samantha "accidentally" spilled sauce near his plate.
"I have no idea what you mean," she smiled innocently, while making sure to lean across him unnecessarily to reach the napkins.
Marcus watched their interplay with amusement. "Samantha, stop teasing him. Kai, you're doing well."
"Thank you, Master," Samantha purred, while Kai fumbled with how to respond.
"Uh... thanks... sir? Boss? Supreme Leader?"
"We'll work on titles," Marcus promised again, hiding a smile.
After dinner, the real test began. Marcus sat in his favorite armchair while Samantha and Kai waited for instructions.
"First lesson in your new positions," Marcus began, but Kai interrupted.
