James gave a sharp, forceful cough, trying to cool down the heat still radiating from his face after Freya’s overly frontal proposition. He straightened his slightly wrinkled shirt, looking down at Freya who was still sitting on the sidewalk with an expression so innocent she might as well have just asked about the breakfast menu.
“Listen closely. Never bring that up again unless I specifically ask or bring it up first. In human standards, that is incredibly inappropriate.”
Freya stood up with the lithe grace of a wildcat, smoothing out her skin-tight leather outfit without a shred of embarrassment. She tilted her head, watching James with deep curiosity. “But Master, isn't efficiency key? The System states that energy channeling through high-level physical contact can stabilize your emo
