Before he does something stupid ... (tag anyone at The Sin)
Andrej had not been to the village's service house in some time. There had been ladies enough that there had not been a need. But Anne of Cleves was different. Despite her having been married, Andrej was not certain she had experience of physical intimacy. He had not asked her of course - could not ask her - but he had read histories of Henry and his wives. The books had implied that Anna was still innocent after her marriage. Even if she wasn't, Andrej was aware that women of her era on Earth did not generally engage out of wedlock.
That left Andrej with a problem. He was attracted to Anne. Physically attracted. He could not act upon it. He had not so much as kissed her. It was becoming uncomfortable and he was concerned that he might do something that Anna would find inappropriate.
So he was at the service house. The Sin. With Robert no longer in charge, he could not be certain the arrangements would be properly made. His local security, while competent as security, did not have the understanding of his habits as his bonds did. He could not count on them and so must see to matters himself. It was ... new to him.
That left Andrej with a problem. He was attracted to Anne. Physically attracted. He could not act upon it. He had not so much as kissed her. It was becoming uncomfortable and he was concerned that he might do something that Anna would find inappropriate.
So he was at the service house. The Sin. With Robert no longer in charge, he could not be certain the arrangements would be properly made. His local security, while competent as security, did not have the understanding of his habits as his bonds did. He could not count on them and so must see to matters himself. It was ... new to him.