We secure it NON-SEXUALLY

Mikko steps in closer, offering a lewd hand. You jerk your wrist in a rough motion, slapping her hand away. "Don't touch me." You spit at her and then jab your index finger at her before you say more.

"As your master, I am telling you here, and now I will not be touched by you, and I will not be touching you until we can iron out some proper rules. You understand that?" Both of the girls look surprised. Not scared but surprised. Mikko steps back, and so does her sister.

"We understand," Gwendolion says. "We won't tell you or suggest anything else until instructed otherwise."

You huff. "Good. Get back inside and get some sleep. Don't ever approach me like that ever again."

Both girls look down shamefully, like kids who have been scolded for breaking a rule. "You're...still going to keep, aren't you?" Mikko follows with a similar question but with more emotion.

Again, you snap at them. "Quiet. We will discuss this once we are back at Tiny's Tavern."

They both look at each other. "Tiny's Tavern?" Gwendolion steps back, and Mikko's lips are straight. "You'll protect us, right?"

Slightly annoyed, you nod. "Of course."

"Arabella too?" they chase again.

You squint. They seem...almost scared now. "I promise I'll protect you. Arabella too."

Eventually, while in their bonds, they filter back inside to leave you alone with your thoughts again. Perhaps you were too rough with them?

No...I don't think I was. They need to know I am in charge. I hope this wasn't some kind of stupid mistake.