Lion Head Mesa I promise I've already learned my lesson

Her rejection stung, his sensitive heart aching because of it. He enjoyed bathing others, even if it didn't lead anywhere else. His job was to provide relaxation and decadence to the members and guests of Akashingo, and he was taken off guard any time he was turned away from that. 

He was careful to keep the feelings from his face, only offering her a soft smile and respectful dip of his head. I would love to swim, my lady, he offered. The hebsut watched her jump into the water and swim, and then he trotted in to join her. 

Sayf moved through the water until he was close enough to speak to his company. Maybe you could sing me something? he asked. If you want to, of course.