Julie was the first to step forward, her brows furrowed in concern.
"What do you mean 'why', Cassius? Of course we'd stare at you like that!" Her voice rose slightly, incredulous. "You just told an entire crowd one of the most horrible lies imaginable. Do you even realize what you said out loud?"
Skadi quickly nodded, ears flicking back, her tails swishing in agitation.
"Yes, master. We know you'd never do something like that. There's no way you'd torment innocent women like that...So why say it?"
Aisha, arms crossed, scowled at him with a mixture of irritation and curiosity.
"You're definitely a pervert." She said flatly. "You stare at women too much, you ogle, you flirt...but locking them away as slaves? No." She leaned closer, eyes narrowing. "That's not you. So what are you playing at?"
Cassius looked at the three of them for a long moment. Then, suddenly, he chuckled. A low, throaty laugh.
